Gulfview

Sorry, this cabin was destroyed by Hurricane Ike, September 13 2008. We do not have any cabins remaining for rental.

This is the actual view of the Gulf of Mexico from your swing on the deck. You'll never beat this view for the price!

Book Now! Summer 2008 dates going fast!

THIS IS A NON-SMOKING CABIN!

Note on our calendar. We try our best to mark everything within a couple of hours of booking. The open dates are not a guarantee of availability but should be fairly accurate. We appreciate your understanding.

CALL 281-772-1650 TO RESERVE.

VISA / MasterCard / Discover and "Check by Phone" are accepted

Our prices are less because we don't pay a management company. We take care of the cabin ourselves, and we pass the savings on to you! The address is 1142 Gulfview, in the Bluewater Subdivision. This "2nd row" cabin has a fantastic view up and down the coastline, as well as in front of the cabin. Close to everything, yet far from everything. This isn't Ambergris Caye, then of course it doesn't cost as much. Just use your imagination to make the water blue, but of course it's sandy. This is a beach cabin. Built in 1975, it is kept neat and clean. We have it checked and sanitized before each guest arrives by . It's not the Waldorf=Astoria, so we don't have all the cute little soaps and shampoos, but we have convenience and solitude (except for the zoo, which is about a mile to the east, depending on the holiday). Crystal Beach has a very laid back atmosphere, which is probably what you're looking for when you get away from the city. We didn't have an interior designer plan our property, and indeed, any beach cabin is usually an ongoing project. The upstairs was fully refurbished in October, 2007, including a new kitchen and living area. There is a queen size sleeper sofa with a comfortable mattress in the living room and a new queen size Sealy mattress in the upstairs bedroom. The cabin is great for kids; they have 2 futon style bunk beds downstairs, (full size on the bottoms and twin size on the top), their own remote control satellite TV, and their own bathroom with shower. If you try it once, you will be back! Additional discounts available for previous guests! More than half of our guests are returning guests!

Front Deck with picnic table and outdoor hot shower and swing on deck above

Early morning view of cabin from the beach

Morning view from the dune!

View from South East Road

Property Amenities

Sleeps 6-10, (no more than 6 adults recommended). 4 Adults and 6 kids is just right. 1,000 Square Feet of Living Space!
Central Air and Heat upstairs, window unit downstairs
Toshiba 36" Stereo TV with front jacks for camcorders and digital cameras.
Satellite TV with 3 separate receivers (2 TV upstairs and 1 downstairs). Satellite Remotes on all TV's.
One of the few rental properties with free high speed internet access on the Bolivar Peninsula.
VCR and DVD (bring your own VHS tapes and DVDs)
Non smoking, upstairs or downstairs.
Full tub and shower, toilet and sink upstairs. Shower, toilet and sink downstairs
Direct view of the beach with only a small road between the house and the dune.
Outdoor hot and cold shower for returning from the beach.
Two microwaves, small stove, refrigerator
Computer with highspeed internet and wireless router. (Bring your laptop, too!)
Phone number (also fax #) at cabin 409-684-1723. (No recorder)
comfortable and relaxing swing on front deck providing wonderful mornings and evenings.
High Capacity Washer and Dryer
Large refrigerator / freezer with filtered water, crushed and cubed ice in the door.
Clean water, provided by water district. (Not well water)
Smoke detectors upstairs, downstairs and in utility room. Carbon monoxide detectors upstairs and downstairs.
Rollover pass and The Bolivar Salt Flats are close by. Both are known for exceptional fishing as well as surf fishing right in front of the cabin! See "Beach Photos" for some of the large fish caught surf fishing right in front of the cabin!
Wireless broadband internet (free)
Possibility of free upgrade to our fabulous Caplen Shores beachfront home

Pricing (Don't forget your 10% returning guest discount!)

In Season May 1st - September 30

Time Period	Price
Per Week	795
Per Week, (holiday)	995
Per Weekend	395
Per Weekend (holiday)	495
Short Week Mon 3:00 PM - Fri 12 Noon	595
Short Week Holiday	695
Extended Weekend -Thu-Sun or Fri-Mon	495
Extended Weekend -Thu-Sun or Fri-Mon (holiday)	595
Monthly (calendar month or 30 consecutive days)	2495

Low Season October 1 - April 30

Time Period	Price
Per Week	475
Per Week (holiday)	525
Per Weekend	295
Per Weekend (holiday)	325
Extended Weekend -Thu-Sun or Fri-Mon	350
Extended Weekend -Thu-Sun or Fri-Mon (holiday)	375
Monthly (calendar month or 30 consecutive days)	1495

Holidays are: Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day Easter and and Spring Breaks - College and High School, March 7-30, 2009. Crab Festival - Mothers Day Weekend, Dickens on the Strand, Mardi Gras Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve. Kappa Beach Party - 3rd Weekend in April requires weekly),

FOR RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT:

Once you've decided on the dates you prefer and they are available on the scheduling calendar above, call 281-772-1650 with your MasterCard, VISA or Discover card to pay for your deposit and/or rental. Upon credit card authorization, you will be given the code to the lock box downstairs which contains door keys.

Security and Cleaning Deposit is $250.00 anytime. Security and Cleaning deposit is normally an "authorization only" on your credit card. Full rental fees will be refunded if reservation is cancelled more than 60 days from check in date. 75% will of be refunded if cancelled within 30 to 60 days of check in date. 50% will be refunded if cancelled between 15 and 30 days of check in date. There are no refunds (except separate security and cleaning deposit if paid) if reservation is cancelled within 15 days. If an evacuation order is issued for a hurricane, you will be allowed to rebook an alternate date. All rentals must be paid in full within 60 days of check in date. We rent to under 25 with a $1,500.00 cash deposit.

Weekly and Weekend Check in 3 PM. Weekly and Weekend Check out 12 noon.

Weekly rentals are from Monday until Sunday. Weekends are from Friday until Sunday. Extra days, which we call "extended weekends" (Thursday check in or Sunday night stay over, etc.,) subject to availability and at very small extra cost. (It basically recovers our extra cost for the housekeeper to come in late).

Emergencies:

For maintenance or housekeeping emergencies, if unable to contact Dan: Jeanne Reedy, Crystal Beach Manager, at 409-682-1604 or 409-286-5967. Alternate contacts: Ron at 281-236-0660, or Dan at 281-772-1650. Please take these numbers with you to the beach!

Directions:

From Houston, Galveston: Take IH 45 S to Harborside Drive, Texas Hwy. 275, exit 1C (just past Galveston Causeway). Exit Harborside, Go under freeway and proceed east on Harborside for 8.1 miles through The Strand area and past UTMB to T stoplight. Turn left on Ferry road to ferry. Don't carry gas cans in your vehicle on the ferry, and make sure your registration and inspection is up to date. The DPS rides the ferry and writes tickets onboard to their "captive" audience. After exiting ferry, drive east on Hwy 87 for 9.2 miles to S. East Rd. Turn Right at Seaside Lumber (south) for .4 mile to Gulfview. Turn Right (west). 2nd house on the left. Note: The speed limit is 55 MPH in some places on Hwy 87 and they mean it!

From Beaumont / Winnie, IH 10: Take Winnie exit, Highway 124. Drive south (20 miles) through High Island to the coastline. Turn right on Hwy 87. Proceed through Crystal Beach, then look for Baptist church on the left. The next street will be S. East Rd. (by Seaside Lumber Company). Turn left (south). Drive .4 mile to Gulfview (turn right). Second house on the left.

Distances traveling westbound (from Beaumont / Winnie) on Highway 87 to South East Rd. from:

Rollover Pass: 10.9 miles,

Stingeree Road 4.7 miles,

Gulf Coast Market: 3.3 Miles

Swedes Road: 1.8 miles

1. No smoking inside. If you smoke outside, don't throw your butts on the ground. Smoking inside will result in loss of deposit.

2. Anything put in the toilet other than toilet tissue will result in an overflow and you'll be responsible for cleaning it up and paying for all damages. Occupancy AND/OR USE by more than 10 persons WILL cause septic tank problems. Your deposit WILL be forfeited.

3. We supply linens, pillows and towels, however, many guests prefer to bring their own. There is a queen size bed with very comfortable Sealy mattress in the bedroom, a new (June 2007) queen size sleeper sofa in the living room upstairs and two bunk beds downstairs. (Full size futon on bottom and twin mattress up). Although it hasn't happened yet, if there's a chance your little ones might wet the bed, please take appropriate precautions. Damages will be deducted from deposit.

4. We always try to supply many items for our guests, you might want to consider bringing toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates if necessary, extra ice, dishwashing liquid. (No dishwasher). Bath and hand soap. Portable Bar-B-Que pit (we have a small one in the utility room, and remember, propane tanks are not allowed on the ferry). Your surf chairs and beach coolers.

5. Garbage days are Tuesday and Friday, except on holidays. All trash must be bagged and taken to the street side receptacle for pick up. Trash left in the house will result in a deduction from the deposit.

6. No cooking, fires, etc on the deck. No bonfires or fires in the yard. No fireworks anywhere on the property. Bonfires and fireworks are allowed on the beach.

7. Music must be kept low. There are neighbors. No boom boxes outside. Please take them to the beach. This is a quiet subdivision. Sheriff disturbance calls will result in loss of deposit.

8. Use sand pans with water in them at the bottom of the stairs to get the last of the sand off feet before going upstairs. Clogged drains caused by sand will result in loss of deposit.

9. Watch for Man-o-wars and jellyfish. There are stickers in the yard at certain times of the year. Watch the tide flags. (Red, Yellow, Blue, etc.). When the waves are up, there will be a deadly undertow and the possibility of being swept out to sea on a surfboard or float. Recovery may not be possible.

10. The property must be cleaned before departure. If not, it will be cleaned at $25.00 per hour with a 6 hour minimum. All damage will be deducted from deposit and any additional damages collected in small claims court. We will provide a full clean for $100.00; however, it must be requested, arranged and paid at time of reservation.

11. No fish cleaning on property. Please clean your fish at the marina, boat launch or beach. (Subdivision regulations)

12. If it has rained much in the previous days, please bring mosquito spray or lotion.

13. Small pets are allowed with a $25.00 per stay, per pet, non-refundable cleaning fee. You will be billed for all pet damages. Please call us immediately if you find any evidence of past damage we may have missed.

14. Usually the beach access road to the west side of the property is groomed better than the South East Rd. access. If you're driving onto the beach, we recommend that entrance.

15. By law, and for insurance purposes, the downstairs is not a full "build out". It has indoor outdoor carpet and the bathroom / laundry area has linoleum flooring, and thus will have a "beach smell". (See views below).

16. Please pour all your non-consumed liquids down the toilet. The sink water is used to water the lawn, as are most cabins at the beach. Please don't water it with milk or beer.

17. Please take all unused food items from the refrigerator when you leave.

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This site was last updated 07/20/10