Family-friendly vacation rentals in Crystal Beach

Super easy check in process, all the amenities and space was as described. Kitchen had all the things needed to cook meals at the house, and plenty of rooms and bedding for our 6 year old to try a different bed and bedroom every night! Easy access to the beach as well. Although not in Galveston proper, the ferry is both free and comes frequently and makes for a little fun adventure if excursions to Moody Gardens or other spots desired.

We enjoyed our stay at Nam's place. We were central to all of the attractions of the sea wall, yet her place was a peaceful retreat. Nam was responsive and ensured we had a smooth check-in.

This condo was exactly what we were looking for in a getaway spot. Can see the ocean from the balcony, and the king-sized bed was super comfy—a rarity at an Airbnb. 10/10 would/will stay here again. Thank you, Donna!

Great location right on the beach and away from the hustle and bustle.

Gorgeous home and very relaxing Perfect to spend a vacation close to the beach

A very last minute booking for my kids and I that worked out perfectly. This spot is a little away from the busier areas of Galveston and was perfect. There’s a cute coffee shop/bakery across the street and even a little convenience store that had everything we needed for our last minute stay.

Beautiful view of the ocean! We went in the early spring, so some of the beach days were a little chilly. Outdoor shower and hot tub were perfect to clean off and warm up. Plenty of space for our big family and dogs. Jessica was so helpful and responsive, and the house had everything we needed. It was an absolute dream!

Ivana's Place was exactly as described. It was clean and smelled great. The kitchen was fully stocked with beautiful dishes, great cookware, utensils, mixing bowls, coffee maker, blender, you name it, it's there! Games and DVD movies were a great little hidden treasure. The views of Seawall Beach were spectacular! The shared pools and hot tub were very clean and fun to relax at. Walmart is next door with many other stores, nail salons, restaurants etc within walking distance. Heads up, Ivana's Place is located on the top floor, there are no elevators here so be prepared to climb. Lol We'll definitely be booking here in the future!

This was by far the best place I've ever stayed in by the Texas coast. It can be difficult to find someplace affordable and not funky that allows pets. Tom's place is a gorgeous historic mansion in perfect condition, full of Tom's collections. We stayed in the upstairs (the downstairs has a permanent renter) with 2 beautiful balconies, a comfortable kitchen (though no toaster or way to toast bread in the oven), two stunning bedrooms with comfortable beds, a lovely living room and the rest of the house and stairs are full of Tom's collections of local and far away artifacts. When my car suddenly broke down - thank goodness it turned out to just need a new battery - I contacted Tom and he quickly responded, suggested a local mechanic and was always available for anything else. An extra bonus is the price is amazing and no extra doggie charge! Will definitely stay here again.

We celebrated a family birthday in this lovely beach home. It has a fantastic location - just steps from the beach, with great views of the ocean from the decks and front windows. Hosts provided all necessary amenities including bed linens, and bath and beach towels. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, coffee maker, toaster, blender, etc. Terry and Katherine communicated well and were prompt to respond. We felt safe in this community and would definitely stay here in the future.

I've stayed here twice now. Tom & Rose are superhosts. If you need anything, they are very responsive. The suite is private and has everything you could need. The location is beautiful and quiet. This is more like staying at a private estate property. The landscape is beautiful and Tom is often outside working on grounds. The suite is always clean, neat and edited. I highly recommend staying here.

Beautiful, clean beach house with all the amenities you could need. The golf cart was a huge plus for beach trips and exploring. Can’t wait to come back!

Wow! What an incredible place and an incredible host. We've stayed at over 30 Airbnbs and this is the only host that has gone this above and beyond - stocking the kitchen in anticipation of our Thanksgiving feast, a doggie basket with toys for our pups, a gorgeous pecan dessert and yummy pasta/sauce on the kitchen table, a zoom call to welcome us and to find out what else we needed (she ordered us more kitchen utensils & a fan from Target). The home feels like a home. Super clean, lots of character - high ceilings, lovely woodwork, lots of light, a sweet fully fenced in yard, and large comfy bedrooms. There are two bathrooms but everyone ends up using 1 upstairs as their main bathroom since it's the one with a shower - not an issue for us just FYI. The neighborhood is super walkable - so many gorgeous homes on every block. Easy to get to the Strand, beach and Broadway. Two thumbs way up for people with or without dogs! Simply amazing. Thanks Ana!

The house was perfect for our bird watching group. Centrally located to many birding hotspots and we could scope from the balcony! The house was wonderfully clean. I was able to walk around barefoot without that horrible sticky sensation you often find. The kitchen was well stocked with all the basics. The center island was a great gathering spot for all of us, but we could still find privacy throughout. Great house, great views!

Perfect place - was exactly as described. The host gave us very clear instructions and was responsive when we had questions. Would recommend to others and would stay here again if we come back to Galveston. We had 6 people and it was perfect size and comfortable

Enjoyed our stay - great location that worked well for us as we had family in the area. Several restaurants and grocery stores etc close by. Would definitely stay again.

Had a great time here, perfect walking distance from food, also enjoyed the pool. thank you so much Kerry.

IT WAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND PEACEFUL PLACE VERY FAMILY ORIENTED HAD A GREAT TIME…

My stay at Cat’s apartment was fantastic! The space was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. It was peaceful and perfect for relaxing. Cat was an amazing host—responsive, welcoming, and thoughtful. I highly recommend this apartment and would love to stay again. Thank you, Cat!

Our family enjoyed our weekend get-away to Philip's place. Location was very convenient to anywhere you wanted to go in Galveston. Place is exactly as the pictures portray. This was also one of the best stocked kitchens I've come across on AirBnB. Also having driveway parking was very helpful because there was something going on in the park next door on Saturday making street parking difficult to find.

This was the perfect location!! Right at the beach. Secure. Comfortable! Couldn’t ask for more! Hosts were terrific!!!!

Scott is quick to communicate, which is awesome. We immediately fell in love with the resort the minute we walked into our room and saw how amazing and spacious it is! We were on the 5th floor, towards the end, so close to the beach. At night I could hear the waves crashing on my right & the infinity pool crashing on my left - I slept amazingly! I loved that we could walk downstairs and right onto the beach, everything was so amazing, I wanted to never leave. Another cool thing about this resort is that there are tons of games and things to do. Movies are available for rent, and there is a little marketplace you can grab snacks, wine, even ice cream! The room had everything we needed. I was hoping there would be some beach chairs to check out, but there weren't any. We bought a cheap $10 boogy board from WalMart and ended up taking it home (Southwest let us take it as a carry on!). I did see they had buckets & sand toys available to check out and that is awesome. The pool and the hot tub were amazing. One of the best little getaways I've had in the last couple years!

Doug was a great host. He went beyond. Airbnb got me with those fee changes and Doug adjusted the price to the 1st price I saw when I 1st became interested. There was a hairdryer that went missing and Doug quickly replaced it. House was clean and I enjoyed being able to wash my clothes mid week reducing my launder when I got home. I would stay here again.

Great place for family to rest for one night!