FAQs

Arrival / Check-In

Category: Arrival / Check-In

We try to accommodate early check-in requests when possible. Early check-in is least likely to be available during peak season (June – August). Please contact the host to request an early check-in.

Category: Arrival / Check-In

Guests may access the property from 3 PM the day of check-in until 11 AM the day of checkout by using the keyless entry code provided prior to check-in.

Category: Arrival / Check-In

Check-in is at any time after 3 PM.

Details will be provided by text or email with the keyless entry code at least 1 day prior to check-in.

Category: Arrival / Check-In

If you are traveling to Crystal Beach via the Galveston-Bolivar ferry, this brief video provides helpful information for your travel. You can also view ferry landing cameras here or visit the official Twitter page here for the latest updates.

Category: Arrival / Check-In

Keyless self-check-in is 3 PM local time.

Bathrooms

Category: Bathrooms

Yes. Toilet paper, paper towels in addition to single-use body wash, shampoo & conditioner are provided.

Category: Bathrooms

Yes. Bath towels, wash rags, and hand towels are provided.

Category: Bathrooms

There are 2 full bathrooms. The master bathroom has a shower stall. The 2nd bathroom has a tub/shower combo.

Category: Bathrooms

Yes there is.

Bedrooms

Category: Bedrooms

Yes. Each bed is prepared with a fitted sheet, flat sheet, blanket, and pillow covers.

Category: Bedrooms

Yes. All bedrooms have ceiling fans. There is also a ceiling fan in the living room.

Category: Bedrooms

Yes. Each bedroom has a Smart TV and satellite cable.

Category: Bedrooms

There are 5 beds split amongst 3 bedrooms:

  • The master bedroom has a king size bed
  • The 2 secondary bedrooms each have 2 queen size beds
Category: Bedrooms

There are 5 bedrooms within 3 bedrooms:

  • Master bedroom has a king size bed
  • 2nd bedroom has 2 queen size beds
  • 3rd bedroom has 2 queen size beds

Cancellation

Category: Cancellation

Please log in to your guest account for the platform (AirBnB.com, Evolve.com, Vrbo.com, Booking.com) used to book the reservation and access the booking details (and cancellation policy) that apply to your trip or call the Property Manager at Evolve directly at 877.818.1013.

Check-Out

Category: Check-Out

Self-checkout is no later than 11 AM local time. In order to prepare for other guests, we are not able to offer late checkout.

Category: Check-Out

Self-checkout is no later than 11 AM local time. In order to prepare for other guests, we are not able to offer late checkout.

Thank you for treating the property with respect and keeping in mind that this is an individual’s home and not a hotel room. Please leave the property in a clean, neat, and orderly condition and honor the check-out procedures.

  • Empty the refrigerator and freezer of all items
  • Wash all dirty dishes including pots, pans, utensils, and coffee maker
  • Take all trash to the trash bin located at the end of the driveway
  • Unplug small appliances (coffee maker, toaster, etc)
  • Place all used towels (bath towels, hand towels, wash rags) in the laundry basket
  • Check all drawers, cabinets, and under furniture to remove misplaced or forgotten personal items
  • Lock the front door by pressing the Yale button when you leave

If you are taking the Bolivar-Galveston ferry you can view wait times on their Twitter page here.

Category: Check-Out

Self-checkout is no later than 11 AM local time. In order to prepare for other guests, we are not able to offer late checkout. You can view the checkout procedure here.

General

Category: General

Due to the death of a child in July 2021 who got stuck in an elevator at a North Carolina vacation rental the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises vacation rentals to restrict the use of private elevators.

Category: General

The beach house has 5 beds that comfortably sleeps 10. Only confirmed guests are allowed on the property.

  • 2 people in the king-size bed in master bedroom
  • 2 people in each of the two queen-size beds in the 1st guest bedroom (total 4 people)
  • 2 people in each of the two queen-size beds in the 2nd guest bedroom (total 4 people)

Occupancy over the indicated capacity may result in the immediate removal of you and other members of your party from the beach house and forfeiture of all amounts paid.

Parties and large gatherings are not permitted under any circumstances.

Category: General

There are 4 TVs – 1 in each of the 3 bedrooms and 1 in the living room.

Category: General

Yes, a grill is located on the ground level next to the picnic table.

Category: General

Yes. Washer, dryer, laundry detergent pods, and fabric softener are provided.

Category: General

Yes there is.

Category: General

Yes, the work desk and chair is located near the dining room.

Category: General

The host has access to the beach house but will only enter the property if:

  • there is a need to deliver an item to guests that require entry into the property
  • there is an emergency (medical, fire, police, severe weather)

The host will always make attempts to speak with the guests first to confirm entry into the property.

Kitchen

Category: Kitchen

Yes. Salt, pepper, garlic salt, and creole seasoning are provided.

Category: Kitchen

Fully pull out the cabinet containing the trash can to access extra trash bags.

Category: Kitchen

Yes. A traditional slow drip coffee marker are provided.

Category: Kitchen

Pull out the bottom freezer to access the ice maker.

Parking

Category: Parking

Yes. All motorized vehicles parked on the beach MUST display a parking sticker visible at all times. The Bolivar Beach Parking Sticker is $10.00. For more information on where and how to purchase a pass go to https://www.crystalbeach.com/BeachSticker/parkingCB.htm

Category: Parking

Parking is available under the beach house for 5-7 vehicles depending on vehicle size.

Technology

Category: Technology

Yes there is. The Wi-Fi information is provided upon arrival in the welcome packet.

Things to Do

Category: Things to Do

The beach is located a short 0.3 miles away.

Category: Things to Do

Golf carts are available for rent at:

  1. Texas Custom Carts, 2101 State Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-1043
  2. West Canal Beach Buggies, 1102 Canal E, Crystal Beach, (409) 750-5688
  3. Crystal Beach Golf Carts, 2902 State Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 679-1448