At this holiday home, you'll be 23.9 km (14.8 mi) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 24.2 km (15 mi) from Port of Galveston. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony or patio and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home has a water park and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Crystal Beach holiday home, you'll be 25.3 km (15.7 mi) from Galveston Seawall and 34 km (21.1 mi) from Galveston Island Beaches.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 44 min drive - 29.3 km
Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 29.7 km
Port of Galveston - 45 min drive - 28.6 km
Galveston Island Beaches - 50 min drive - 34.1 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - 3 min drive
Nauti Beaver Hut - 4 min drive
Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - 5 min drive
HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - 12 min walk
Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A Summer Dream: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12
If you are looking for a cute home for your family vacation, this is the place for you! This charming 2nd row house is centrally located in the Bluewater subdivision and has quick and easy access to the beach. Relax and enjoy beach views from the partially covered, furnished deck - great for sunbathing or simply enjoying the sound of the waves and smell of the sea!
This 1400+ square foot property offers the amenities of home - dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, ceiling fans, DVD player, flat-screen TVs, and high speed internet. The well-stocked kitchen has a large island with seating, and there is an additional dining table with seating for six. The primary bedroom features a king bed and an ensuite bathroom; the second bedroom has one queen bed; and a third bedroom has 2 sets of twin over full bunk beds. There is also a sofa bed in the living room, allowing the house to sleep a total of 12.
When you come in from your day at the beach, there's a convenient outdoor shower and fish cleaning station. Then you can entertain in the downstairs patio area, which features a large bar with plenty of seating, a charcoal BBQ grill, and swing. Several other houses managed by Swedes are also nearby if you are planning a family reunion, or larger gathering!
Small dogs (under 35 pounds) are welcome with a pet fee. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age. The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).
*Monthly rentals available October through February*
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 1,480 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
2899-229213
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to A Summer Dream: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12?
Yep, A Summer Dream: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 is a short 2-minute walk from Crystal Beach.
Fun beach activities include body boarding and fishing.
Does A Summer Dream: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Does A Summer Dream: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Summer Dream: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12?
No, A Summer Dream: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at A Summer Dream: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12?
Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
A Summer Dream: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Jewel P.
27 July 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location-low amenities
The location is terrific. However, the cabin needs some tlc. The couch is grossly stained. The kitchen has roaches including little baby ones. The cabinets need to be filled with more pots and pans and baking sheets. Whenever we arrived the house was hot! The AC air was turned off. We had to contact someone to get the ac checked to confirm it was not broken and would eventually get the cabin cold. It wasn’t cooled off until 10:30 pm. The charcoal pit was a nice addition to the cabin. Be prepared to bring everything with you whenever you stay.
Jewel P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kyle S.
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with friends!
We had a great time during our stay at Summer Dream! I'll start with the positives. The location is amazing - just steps from the beach and less than 3 miles away from popular restaurants, gas stations and The Big Store. The house itself boasts tall ceilings with a huge kitchen, perfect for cooking entertaining, and had mostly everything we needed. Main bedrooms were comfortable and spacious, providing plenty of space in the drawers and closet for our clothes. The deck has plenty of seating for hanging out, making every night memorable. For the negatives. Both the driveway and deck railings could use an overhaul. Rinsing off in the driveway will create standing water and the railings are a bit wobbly on some parts of the deck. Definitely wouldn't let small children lean over. The living room furniture was a bit dated and needs a good cleaning. The blankets in the main bedrooms could use replacing as well. Linens that we got through Swede we had to put on ourselves, which was kinda a bummer. Not exactly the first thing you want to do on vacation. The right sink in the main bedroom had some issues draining. We had to buy a trash can because there wasn't one upon arrival (which we left for the next tenants). With that said, these issues didn't impact how much we enjoyed our stay. The experience really is what you make it. We might stay here again, provided, some of these issues are fixed. Thank you, Swede Real Estate for your professionalism and communication! We will be back!
Kyle S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tracey R.
13 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
The house was in the perfect place walks from the beach and close to restaurants and bars
Tracey R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cindy G.
2 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House
This house was very comfortable. Loved the downstairs area and swing. They obviously love dogs. The house had a dog bowl and kennel with a bed in it. Our black lab felt very welcome 😊.
The only negative thing I experienced happened before I got there. I had reached out to the management company to inquire about the cooking utensils, just to confirm I didn’t need to bring anything since nothing is listed in the description. Their response was “they could not confirm the house had any utensils because each house is owned by different individuals and they were only the management company” . I found this very odd. FYI, The house does indeed have plenty of cooking utensils.
We loved it and will definitely stay here again.
Cindy G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
carolyn j.
9 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Would rent again
Beach access, clean, well equipped & we would definitely rent again.
carolyn j.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
4/10 Poor
Brian Y.
20 July 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was the only good thing
The property was supposed to be non-smoking but as soon as we entered the property it smelled of smoke. The smoke alarms went off 4-5 times during our stay after several visits from maintenance. There were problems with both queen beds and the cleanliness of the floor and it didnt seem like anyone cleaned under the furniture. Management at Swedes eventually reimbursed us for a nights stay but we had to contact them several times during our stay and I dont ever recall receiving an apology for the issues we faced.
Brian Y.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
debbie l.
17 July 2021
Nice place for large family. Mosquitos were really bad down stairs.
The property is nicely laid out. AC was cold. Everything worked well. Close to beach. Nice views from balcony. Only complaint, Mosquitos were really bad downstairs. The lots on both sides of property are overgrown and have standing water.
debbie l.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
8 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location
Clean home plenty of space for my family. Great second row location. Despite the cold front we enjoyed our Easter weekend & the sunrise service on the beach Sunday morning!