Reel Sunshine: 4BR/2BA - Beach, Solved

Welcome to Reel Sunshine: 4-bed, 2-bath, 2-story house engineered for beach time. Full kitchen, big dining table, space for the crew. 2-min walk to the beach (120 secs, I checked) and amazing views. Master suite has its own private deck for sunsets. Problem was how to do vacation right. Solved it.

You get basically the whole house.

It`s a 2-story house, but only the master suite is upstairs. Smart layout, everyone else stays on one level.

Downstairs:

Bedroom 1: King bed.
Bedroom 2: Two twin-over-twin bunks. Sleeps 4.
Bedroom 3: 1 full bed + 1 twin-over-twin bunk. Sleeps 3.
Bathroom 1: Full bath for the downstairs crew.
Full kitchen + pantry: All yours. Oven, fridge, coffee maker, the works.
6-person dining table plus living space for the post-beach hang.

Upstairs:

Bedroom 4: The Master Suite: King bed, private ensuite bathroom, and its own private deck with those spectacular beach views.

Outside:

2 decks with spectacular views and outdoor furniture. Morning coffee deck and sunset deck, you decide which is which.

Heads up: There are a couple locked closets. That`s just owner storage, nothing you need. Everything else is fair game.

I won`t be there in person. You get the whole place to yourselves, but I`m on call.

Fastest way: message me right here in the app. I see those first. You can also call or text me directly if you need to.

For faster fixes, you`ll also get dedicated numbers for our cleaning and maintenance teams at check-in. Sand in the shower, grill won`t light, need extra towels, they solve that stuff way quicker than I can from off-site.

Basically: I`m nearby in your pocket, and backup is even closer.

Reel Sunshine sits on O`Neil Rd in Crystal Beach — that`s mid-Bolivar Peninsula. To find it: ferry landing on Highway 87, go about 9.4 miles, 4 streets past Margaritaville, turn right toward the water. That`s us. House on the left. Navigation: solved.

This isn`t a big resort strip. It`s a quiet, residential street of colorful, elevated beach houses where everyone waves from their golf cart. Lot is listed as beach view / Gulf view — which checks out, because the beach is a 2-minute walk that way.

Crystal Beach itself stretches about 7 miles down Highway 87 right in the middle of the peninsula. It`s unincorporated, laid-back, and built for real beach days: you can drive on the beach, fish Rollover Pass, crab, hunt for shells, and be back for sunset on the deck.

You`ve got gas stations, bait shops, beach bars, and little seafood joints within a few minutes drive, but you`re not in the middle of traffic. It`s the sweet spot — close enough to get a cold drink and a shrimp basket, far enough that at night you actually hear the waves.

It`s Texas beach town engineering at its finest.

Primary transport: car. Crystal Beach is 7 miles of Highway 87 on Bolivar Peninsula. You want a car to get groceries, bait, shrimp baskets, and to get here from the Galveston ferry.

Secondary, more fun transport: golf cart.

You can rent them locally and yes, they`re allowed on the beach here. That`s the real unlock. Golf cart + beach + sunset = the preferred local operating system.

House has parking for your car and the cart. Walk to the beach in 2 minutes, golf cart to everywhere else in 5.

Problem: Texas is big. Solution: smaller vehicle that`s way more fun

* The primary booking guest must be at least 21 years old and remain at the property throughout the reservation.

* Maximum occupancy is 12 people, including overnight guests and visitors.

* Only registered guests are permitted. Any visitors must be disclosed and approved in advance.

* No parties, events, or large gatherings.

* Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Please keep music, conversations, and outdoor activity at a respectful volume.

* Pets are allowed with a $179 pet fee and must be disclosed before arrival.

* Pets are not allowed on beds, sofas, or other furniture.

* All dog waste must be picked up from the yard before checkout. Guests are responsible for pet-related damage or excessive cleaning.

* No smoking or vaping inside the home. Evidence of smoking will result in a $250 fine.

* Use designated parking areas only. Do not park or drive on neighboring property or landscaped areas.

* The attic is strictly off-limits. No vacation has ever been improved by an unauthorized attic expedition.

* Do not tamper with smoke detectors or other safety equipment.

* Children must be supervised around stairs, decks, balconies, outdoor areas, and water.

* Use the grill responsibly, never leave it unattended, and make sure it is completely turned off after use.

* Do not move indoor furniture outside or rearrange large furniture.

* Please place trash in the designated containers and follow the checkout instructions provided in the guest portal.

* Only toilet paper may be flushed. Do not flush wipes, feminine products, paper towels, or other items—even if the packaging makes ambitious claims.

* Report accidental damage, spills, or maintenance problems promptly so we can help.

* The check-in form and rental agreement must be completed before arrival.

* Early check-in and late checkout must be purchased through the guest portal and approved in advance.

* Items left behind can be returned for a $50 handling fee plus the cost of shipping.
* The primary booking guest must be at least 21 years old and remain at the property throughout the reservation.

* Maximum occupancy is 12 people, including overnight guests and visitors.

* Only registered guests are permitted. Any visitors must be disclosed and approved in advance.

* No parties, events, or large gatherings.

* Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Please keep music, conversations, and outdoor activity at a respectful volume.

* Pets are allowed with a $179 pet fee and must be disclosed before arrival.

* Pets are not allowed on beds, sofas, or other furniture.

* All dog waste must be picked up from the yard before checkout. Guests are responsible for pet-related damage or excessive cleaning.

* No smoking or vaping inside the home. Evidence of smoking will result in a $250 fine.

* Use designated parking areas only. Do not park or drive on neighboring property or landscaped areas.

* The attic is strictly off-limits. No vacation has ever been improved by an unauthorized attic expedition.

* Do not tamper with smoke detectors or other safety equipment.

* Children must be supervised around stairs, decks, balconies, outdoor areas, and water.

* Use the grill responsibly, never leave it unattended, and make sure it is completely turned off after use.

* Do not move indoor furniture outside or rearrange large furniture.

* Please place trash in the designated containers and follow the checkout instructions provided in the guest portal.

* Only toilet paper may be flushed. Do not flush wipes, feminine products, paper towels, or other items—even if the packaging makes ambitious claims.

* Report accidental damage, spills, or maintenance problems promptly so we can help.

* The check-in form and rental agreement must be completed before arrival.

* Early check-in and late checkout must be purchased through the guest portal and approved in advance.

* Items left behind can be returned for a $50 handling fee plus the cost of shipping.