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J&J Sandbox, Steps to Beach, Gulf View, $0 Pet Fee

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A spacious kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a ceiling fan.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear sky.
A living room with a large flat-screen TV, two wicker sofas with cushions, a wooden cabinet, and a window with a view of the outside.
A kitchen with wooden panel walls, white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.
A covered outdoor area with wooden beams, white Adirondack chairs, and a green Adirondack chair.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1590 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪51 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 3-minute drive from nauti beaver hut. .This vacation home is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from Port of Galveston.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 50 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 50 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 51 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 54 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬4 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.

J&J Sandbox, Steps to Beach, Gulf View, $0 Pet Fee

Jan & Jerry’s Sandbox - Pet-friendly w/ Ocean View

4BR/3BA Crystal Beach House | Short Walk to the Beach | Fire Pit + Outdoor TV Area | Pets Stay Free | Bolivar Peninsula, TX | Sleeps 16

Jan & Jerry's Sandbox is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath beach house in Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula, a short walk to the beach. It sleeps 16, with two queen suites and two bunk rooms. Outside, there's a fire pit, an outdoor entertainment area with a 55" Smart TV, cornhole and horseshoes, and a fully fenced yard. Up to 2 dogs stay free, with no pet fee.

Prime location
- Short walk to the beach on the Bolivar Peninsula
- 1.1 miles to Latitude 29.2 Surf Shop
- 1.4 miles to Margaritaville and 1.9 miles to Nauti Beaver Hut
- 2 miles to Fun Town Water Park and 2.5 miles to The Gulf Range (mini golf and saloon)
- 3.2 miles to Tia Juanita's Fish Camp and 3.6 miles to The Big Store
- 5.7 miles to Stingaree Restaurant & Marina and Third Coast Parasail
- 9.6 miles to the Galveston Island Ferry

Top amenities
- Pets stay free: up to 2 dogs, no pet fee
- 4 bedrooms: 2 queen suites with private en-suite baths, plus 2 bunk rooms with two twin-over-full bunks each
- 3 full bathrooms (the bunk rooms share one)
- Open-concept living room with Smart TV
- Fully equipped kitchen with island, generous counter space, and standalone ice maker
- Dining table for 8
- Outdoor entertainment area with 55" Smart TV and Bluetooth speakers
- Fire pit with Adirondack chairs
- Cornhole and horseshoes
- Propane grill, picnic table, and outdoor seating
- Fully fenced yard and outdoor shower
- Front porch with chairs
- Cargo lift for luggage and groceries
- Hotel-quality linens, bath towels for each guest, and a few beach towels
- Private washer and dryer with starter laundry supplies
- Driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles

The space
Start with the front porch, where cozy chairs set the tone for a relaxed stay. Inside, the open-concept layout has a spacious living room with plenty of seating, a dining table for eight, and a fully equipped kitchen with an island and ice maker. Two queen bedrooms each have their own en-suite bath, and two bunk rooms sleep six each with two sets of twin-over-full bunks, sharing a full bath. Outside, gather around the fire pit, play cornhole or horseshoes, fire up the grill, or catch the game on the outdoor TV while the dogs enjoy the fenced yard.

Good for
- Large families and multi-family vacations
- Groups of friends
- Guests traveling with dogs, with no pet fee
- Families with kids who love bunk rooms

Good to know
- Up to 2 dogs stay free, with no pet fee
- The home is on the second level and requires stairs; a cargo lift is available for luggage and groceries (not for passengers)
- Driveway parking only (up to 4 vehicles); street and grass parking are not allowed
- Primary guest must be 25 or older

This home has security cameras. 4 cameras downstairs patio, 1 camera on stairs,2 cameras on porch.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers a stereo and games.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,590 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
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
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

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J&J Sandbox Steps to Beach Pets Free, Gulf Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No complaints! Will definitely rent here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property . Owners were great to work with. Very comfortable and well stocked with needed items
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Accommodated our group perfectly! Short walk to beach. The upper porch had a great view of the Gulf and underneath was perfect for playing games. Great memories were made.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and very well stocked for all our needs. Liked the fully enclosed fence for ease of letting dogs roam without a leash. Used the grill on the patio as we hung out downstairs watching the outdoor tv. Good location, can walk or drive to beach easily. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026