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Beachfront | Hot Tub | 2 Arcades | Foosball

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A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a door leading to an outdoor balcony.
A bedroom with a bunk bed, a wooden bench, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A wooden deck overlooking a beach with a view of the ocean and clouds in the sky.
A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a grassy lawn.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, and a view to the outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, nauti beaver hut
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

With a stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar (Crystal Beach), you'll be steps from Crystal Beach and a 5-minute drive from Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. .This beach vacation home is 16.8 mi (27 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 16.9 mi (27.3 km) from Port of Galveston.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • nauti beaver hut - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 55 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 55 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 58 min drive - 24.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬3 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.

Beachfront | Hot Tub | 2 Arcades | Foosball

Only 20 steps to the sand. Crystal Beach’s ultimate group house — beachfront, 5 bedrooms, hot tub, 2 arcades, tiki bar, and room for 20 people in beds.



BEACHFRONT @ Barrel 72 🥳👙



Bring your family or friend group of up to 20 people for your summer getaway to the beach!!



*2 four-person arcades *Nintendo Switch 🎮 *Foosball table ⚽️ *Kid-Safe Axe Throwing Game 🎯 *Beds for 20 *7 person hot tub *Weber charcoal grill 🔥 *Custom tiki bar 🧉 *Hammock *Giant Connect 4 *Custom Crystal Beach corn hole 🌽 *Margaritaville Drink Machine 🍹



Welcome to your BEACHFRONT stay "Redfish Retreat" in Crystal Beach, TX! @RedfishRetreat



All linens/bath towels are provided. Beds will be made up prior to your arrival. We provide a starter kit of household goods. If you are staying more than a few days you might need to purchase more.



Galveston, TX is just a short ferry ride away. The ferry is free & runs about every half hour during the day in peak season & about every hour overnight.

Please note: High-speed Wi-fi is provided for your streaming pleasure. Please understand, we are at the mercy of the internet provider.



**Read carefully before deciding to book this property. By booking this property you agree to these rules.**



Absolutely no parties! All guests must be 23+ with the exception of children with their parent/ guardian. 20 person max in the house. Throwing a party or exceeding the maximum permitted occupancy will result in the loss of your deposit. You will also be asked to leave immediately without refund.



HOT TUB RULES: There will be a $300 fee for improper use of the hot tub or if it needs to be drained after your stay. Please shower before entering the hot tub! Children under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Kids under the age of 5 should not be in hot tubs because of the temperature. No dirt, grass or any other substances in the hot tub, i.e. no bubbles, oils, soaps, etc. Clothing is not optional - swimwear must be worn. No horseplay or inappropriate behavior, no glassware, no smoking, no splashing, no diving. Do not sit on the cover of hot tub. If cover is broken you will be charged $600 for a replacement cover.



Absolutely NO smoking ANY substances in the house. Absolutely no fires, including candles. Unauthorized smoking or fires will be charged the full deposit hold amount plus damages and extra cleaning fees - including but not limited to smoke damage or odors.



No pets of any kind. You will be charged $500 in extra cleaning fees if you bring a pet. This is for the benefit of all guests so that anyone with animal allergies can be confident they will be safe and comfortable staying in the house.



You will be required to sign a rental agreement after booking. It is the booking guest’s responsibility to get all other guests to read and agree to follow the rules of the rental agreement.



*No refunds for weather/ natural disasters/ power outages/ noise/ other things that are beyond our control.*

It is highly recommended that you purchase an inexpensive travel insurance policy. This gives you peace of mind in the event you have unforeseen circumstances that require you to cancel outside of the refund window on our cancellation policy. Please review, we have our policy set to "strict."



At Redfish Retreat you are beachfront on a public beach which will sometimes mean noise and music so we have provided sound machines in every bedroom so you can still sleep the night away.



Notice of Cameras: There are 3 exterior security cameras, one at the driveway, one facing down the steps to the main door, and one facing the backyard toward the beach, so we can make sure the property is secure and people aren’t approaching the house or hot tub from the beach. They are motion-sensored and on 24/7. There are no cameras inside the house. If you interfere with the cameras, you will be asked to leave immediately with no refund.



Shampoos, toiletries, condiments, zip-locs, charcoal & coffee are NOT provided. Plan to bring your own or purchase them when you arrive.



A security deposit HOLD of $1000 will be placed on the credit card you use to make the reservation 2 days prior to your reservation date (or if you book through Airbnb you will be asked to fill out the deposit hold form to enter a credit card). This is NOT a charge, just a HOLD. It will be released after we have had a chance to inspect the property or within 7 days after your reservation ends, minus any damages found.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a safe and a desk, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and a hot tub. This vacation home also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking anything inside the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

*Absolutely no parties! *All guests must be 24+ with the exception of children with their parent/guardian. *20 person max. *No pets of any kind.
*Exceeding the maximum permitted occupancy will result in the loss of your deposit. *Absolutely NO smoking ANY substances in the house.
*All guests will be required to sign a rental agreement upon booking. *A $1000 deposit hold will be placed 2 days before booking.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets. If you bring an unauthorized pet you wil…

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking anything inside the house.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Beachfront | Hot Tub | 2 Arcades | Foosball Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The hot tub was great and the house was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Right on the beach as advertised. Communication was above and beyond with host. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The home was exactly as described in the listing—clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable trip. It was obvious the owners take great pride in their property.The host was excellent, friendly, responsive, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Check-in was seamless, and everything exceeded our expectations.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable place with a fantastic host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house great location lots of fun had with our family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 8 adults and 7 kids ranging from 2-16. There was something for everyone to do. It's so close to the beach and was perfect. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Well taken care of and very clean. No problems even the video games were easy to get the kids connected. Our family loved the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

This was a perfect house and a perfect location. Our whole family loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Home was fantastic and very well stocked and ready for us to feel right at home! Just as described! The Host, Leslie is Amazing! She communicated all the details from the very beginning and is very responsive as well as accommodating! She made our stay super enjoyable! Looking forward to our next stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised. Just steps from the beach and a beautiful home. Accommodated all of our needs and more. Arcade games were a hit for the kids. The rooms and beds were plentiful giving us all the space we needed for two families with a total of 11 kids combined.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property overlooking the beach

Great place, owners were very communicative and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property on the beach in next to the beach access. Clean house and stocked full of amenity’s!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crystal Beach 2025

Spring break with the family - we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachside

The stay was the best one yet! Loved how close it was to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking views 😍

We loved everything about our stay! Great location! The house is absolutely beautiful 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spring Break

Our family had a great time here. The house has everything that you need, it was incredibly clean, and spacious and comfy. You are close to everything and just steps from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

This place is amazing. Great location, so close too the beach. Great amenities. Leslie was great to deal with. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We had an amazing time! House was clean and right on the beach! Great location . Will be renting again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

This house is amazing, do yourself a favor and stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT LOCATION ,FAMILY FRIENDLY

We had such a great time the location was perfect car access for the beach literally 5 feet away location was perfect store right down the street family friendly had a blast game room was awesome big big balcony, They literally have everything you need for a beach trip,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place

We had an AMAZING time! This property was clean, stocked with everything you can imagine and the location and decor are perfect! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Redfish

We loved our stay at redfish. The property is beautiful and Leslie was pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thankful

Thank you for allowing us to stay at your property. We loved the location and all the games.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property!

This is by far one of the best stays we have had. The online pictures and description accurately matched the actual condition of the property. I highly recommend this property to anyone!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023