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*Crystal Beach Great View* *Sleeps 6-10* *All Amenities*
Single Family w/ 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Sleeps 6-10

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Vacation Rental Description

Our prices are less because we don't pay a management company.  We 
take care of the cabin ourselves, and we pass the savings on to 
you!  The address is 1142 Gulfview, in the Bluewater Subdivision.  
Close to everything, yet far from everything.   This isn't Ambergris 
Caye, then of course it doesn't cost as much.  Just use your 
imagination to make the water blue, but of course it's sandy.  This 
is a beach cabin.  Built in 1975, it is kept neat and clean.  We 
have it checked and sanitized before each guest arrives by .  It's 
not the Waldorf=Astoria, so we don't have all the cute little soaps 
and shampoos, but we have convenience and solitude (except for the 
zoo, which is about a mile to the east, depending on the holiday). 
Crystal Beach has a very laid back atmosphere, which is probably 
what you're looking for when you get away from the city.  We didn't 
have an interior designer plan our property, and indeed, any beach 
cabin is usually an ongoing project.  We have made several recent 
upgrades, however, which we think you'll like.  This includes a 
queen size Broyhill sleeper sofa with a comfortable mattress in the 
living room and a new queen size Sealy mattress in the upstairs 
bedroom.  The cabin is great for kids; they have 2 futon style bunk 
beds downstairs, (full size on the bottoms and twin size on the 
top), their own remote control satellite TV, and their own bathroom 
with shower.  If you try it once, you will be back!  Additional 
discounts available for previous guests!  More than half of our 
guests are returning guests!   

Vacation Rental Amenities

***Sleeps 6-10, (no more than 6 adults recommended).  4 Adults and 6 
kids is just right. 
***Central Air and Heat upstairs, window unit downstairs 

***Toshiba 36" Stereo TV with front jacks for camcorders and digital 
cameras. 

***Satellite TV with 3 separate receivers (2 TV upstairs and 1 
downstairs).  Satellite Remotes on all TV's. 

***One of the few rental properties with free high speed internet 
access on the Bolivar Peninsula.      

***VCR and DVD (bring your own VHS tapes and DVDs) 

***Non smoking, upstairs or downstairs.   

***Full tub and shower, toilet and sink upstairs.  Shower, toilet 
and sink downstairs 

***Direct view of the beach with only a small road between the house 
and the dune. 

***Outdoor hot and cold shower for returning from the beach.   

***Two microwaves, stove, and refrigerator with filtered water and 
ice  

***Computer with highspeed internet and wireless router.  (Bring 
your laptop, too!) 

***Phone and fax.  (No recorder) 

***Brand new (July 2006) comfortable and relaxing swing on front 
deck providing wonderful mornings and evenings.  

***High Capacity Washer and Dryer 

***Large refrigerator / freezer with filtered water, crushed and 
cubed ice in the door. 

***Clean water, provided by water district.  (Not well water) 

***Smoke detectors upstairs, downstairs and in utility room.  Carbon 
monoxide detectors upstairs and downstairs. 

***Rollover pass and The Bolivar Salt Flats are close by.  Both are 
known for exceptional fishing as well as surf fishing right in front 
of the cabin!  See "Beach Photos" for some of the large fish caught 
surf fishing right in front of the cabin! 

***Wireless broadband internet (free) 

***Possibility of free upgrade to our fabulous Caplen Shores 
beachfront home (As much as a $3,600.00 value free)
 
***Pricing (Don't forget your 10% returning guest discount!)

Activities and Attractions

Rollover Fish Pass 

Located in Gilchrist, 20 
miles east on Hwy 87 from the Ferry landing and 7 miles west from 
the intersection of Hwy 87 and 124 at High Island at the beach, this 
fish cut was dug in the fifties to connect the Gulf of Mexico with 
Galveston Bay. It was financed by a conservation organization in 
Beaumont to give the migrating fish a means of getting from the Gulf 
to the Bay to spawn. In the spring and fall it is a great place to 
catch your limit on an incoming tide. Live bait is available, just 
bring your lawn chairs and ENJOY !!

Surf Fishing

Fishing in the surf is a relaxing, economical and sometimes 
rewarding experience. Take your rod and reel, some bait (live or 
dead) or a mirror lure, wade out to the waist deep water on the 
second sand bar and toss your line out and see what happens. Could 
be great. Surf fishing is especially good in the summer when the 
green water comes all the way to the beach. The speckeled trout are 
hungry and ready to take a lure or live shrimp.

North Jetty

Renowned fishing spot for miles around. You can walk out on the 
rocks, (the concrete only runs for about a block), for almost a 
mile. Dedicated fisherpeople spend hours on the slippery rocks in 
pursuit of the big one! Friendly atmosphere, you can take the kids, 
cause the crabbing is also very good, and their pursuit brings lots 
of memories of the little ones trying to keep the crabs on the line! 
Road to the North Jetty is about two miles east of the Ferry landing.

Drive East on Hwy 87 from the ferry landing to the junction of Loop 
108 and Hwy 87. Turn right towards the Gulf of Mexico. You will come 
to a wide, flat expanse of beach that has very little surf and 
shallow water making it ideal for small children. One can find 
interesting shells - perhaps an olive or a wentletrap - certain 
times of the year. This area is called "The Flats" and is an 
excellent place to observe many differnt species of water fowl. It 
is a natural nesting ground and feeding area.  In the '60s, families 
would move to the "flats", to spend the summer living 
out on the beach and working their 2000 foot nets to bring in the 
catch of the day, hundreds of speckled trout! Also in the nets were 
dozens of live crabs, sting-rays, mullet, poagies, sharks. That 
event was one of the highlights of the day for the summer visitors. 
We could take all the crabs we were willing to rescue out of the 
nets, without getting pinched!!. (Now those nets are unlawful!) 

Go Fishing and Crabbing at the North Jetty 

The North Jetty is about 1-1/2 miles East of the Ferry Landing. 
This granite rock jetty extends several miles into the Gulf of 
Mexico The first 200 yards is a paved walkway. To get beyond that 
point, you must climb over the granite rocks. There is a small boat 
cut about one mile from shore. You can usually catch a good mess of 
crabs and most of the year the fishing is good. Bait and 
refreshments are available. Lots of FUN!! Children can play on the 
nearby beaches.

Take a Ferryboat Ride
 
Drive to the tip of Bolivar at the ferry landing and leave your car 
in the parking lot. Board the ferry for a ride across Galveston Bay. 
Bring a loaf of bread or a package of crackers, and maybe some 
binoculars. When you are underway go the rear of the boat and feed 
the hungry seagulls. The children will delight in watching the gulls 
dive for food. Be sure to wear a hat because you never know what 
might fall out of the sky. You have a good chance of spotting some 
dolphins playing alongside the boat. And people watching is a great 
sport for all ages! When you get to the Galveston side stay on board 
and return to Bolivar. 

Save One Day For Galveston

Spend a day in Galveston browsing on the Strand. There are blocks 
and blocks of intriguing shops and gourmet restaurants. See the 
stately Bishop's Palace on Broadway. The Railroad Museum is a 
whimsical delight. On the ship channel near the elegant Harbor House 
Hotel is the old sailing ship "Elissa". 
Visit the Moody Gardens - 
Discover a ten story Rainforest Pyramid with over 2,000 species of 
exotic plants, animals and butterflies from Asia, Africa and the 
Americas. At the IMAX, (on the Moody grounds), see images in 3-D 
that leap off the screen to the awesome sensation of IMAX digital 
sound. In the same rotunda enjoy gourmet meals with spectacular 
nightly Dancing Waters fountain displays at the Garden 
Restaurant.The museum shop has nature inspired gifts from around the 
world.There are acres of gardens and jogging trails to explore. 
Daily cruises aboard the luxurious Colonel Paddlewheel Boat leave 
from the dock there.

The children will especially enjoy Palm Beach at Moody Gardens, with 
a massive freshwater swimming pool with sandy beach surrounding it. 
Most of it is shallow water. There are lawn chairs, umbrellas and a 
concession stand. Great!

Vacation Rental Rates

Pricing (Don't forget your 10% returning guest discount and 
possibility of the free Caplen Shores upgrade!)

In Season May 1st - September 30  

Time Period                                       Price 

Per Week                                         $595.00 
Per Week, (holiday)                               695.00 
Per Weekend                                       350.00 
Per Weekend (holiday)                             450.00 
Short Week Mon 3:00 PM - Fri 12 Noon              475.00 
Short Week Holiday                                525.00 
Extended Weekend -Thu-Sun or Fri-Mon              425.00 
Extended Weekend -Thu-Sun or Fri-Mon (holiday)    525.00 
Monthly (calendar month or 30 consecutive days)  1995.00 

Low Season October 1 - April 30 except Spring Breaks (March 1 - 
April 15th)

Time Period                                       Price 
Per Week                                         $475.00 
Per Week (holiday)                                525.00 
Per Weekend                                       295.00 
Per Weekend (holiday)                             325.00
Short Week Mon 3:00 PM - Fri 12 Noon              375.00 
Short Week Holiday                                425.00 
Extended Weekend -Thu-Sun or Fri-Mon              350.00 
Extended Weekend -Thu-Sun or Fri-Mon (holiday)    375.00 
Monthly (calendar month or 30 consecutive days)  1495.00

Holidays are:  Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day and Spring 
Breaks - College and High School, Crab Festival - Mothers Day 
Weekend, Kappa Beach Party - 3rd Weekend in April (weekly rental 
only), plus, Lone Star Rally, Dickens on the Strand, Mardi Gras and 
New Years Eve. 

FOR RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT:

Once you've decided on the dates you prefer and they are available 
on the scheduling calendar above, call us with your 
MasterCard, VISA or Discover card to pay for your deposit and/or 
rental.  Upon credit card authorization, you will be given the code 
to the lock box downstairs which contains door keys.  

10% Commission for travel agents with a permanent 5% residual for 
your referrals future rentals!  That's unheard of!

Security and Cleaning Deposit is $250.00 anytime.  Security and 
Cleaning deposit is normally an "authorization only" on your credit 
card.  Full rental fees will be refunded if reservation is cancelled 
more than 60 days from check in date.  75% will of be refunded if 
cancelled within 30 to 60 days of check in date. 50% will be 
refunded if cancelled between 15 and 30 days of check in date.  
There are no refunds (except separate security and cleaning deposit 
if paid) if reservation is cancelled within 15 days.   If an 
evacuation order is issued for a hurricane, you will be allowed to 
rebook an alternate date.  All rentals must be paid in full within 
60 days of check in date.  We rent to under 25 with a $1,500.00 cash 
deposit.  

Weekly and Weekend Check in 3 PM.  Weekly and Weekend Check out 12 
noon.  

Weekly rentals are from Monday until Sunday.  Weekends are from 
Friday until Sunday.  Extra days, which we call "extended weekends"  
(Thursday check in or Sunday night stay over, etc.,) subject to 
availability and at very small extra cost.  (It basically recovers 
our extra cost for the housekeeper to come in late).  

Directions to 1142 Gulfview, Crystal Beach, Texas:  

From Houston, Galveston:  Take IH 45 S to Harborside Drive, Texas 
Hwy. 275, exit 1C (just past Galveston Causeway).   Exit Harborside, 
Go under freeway and proceed east on Harborside for 8.1 miles 
through The Strand area and past UTMB to T stoplight.  Turn left on 
Ferry road to ferry.  Don't carry gas cans in your vehicle on the 
ferry, and make sure your registration and inspection is up to 
date.  The DPS rides the ferry and writes tickets onboard to 
their "captive" audience.  After exiting ferry, drive east on Hwy 87 
for 9.2 miles to S. East Rd.  Turn Right at Seaside Lumber (south) 
for .4 mile to Gulfview.  Turn Right (west).  2nd house on the 
left.  Note:  The speed limit is 55 MPH in some places on Hwy 87 and 
they mean it!  

From Beaumont / Winnie, IH 10:  Take Winnie exit, Highway 124.  
Drive south (20 miles) through High Island to the coastline.  Turn 
right on Hwy 87.  Proceed through Crystal Beach, then look for 
Baptist church on the left.  The next street will be S. East Rd.  
(by Gulf Coast Lumber Company).  Turn left (south).  Drive .4 mile 
to Gulfview (turn right). Second house on the left.

Distances traveling westbound (from Beaumont / Winnie) on Highway 87 
to South East Rd. from:

Rollover Pass:  10.9 miles, 

Stingeree Road 4.7 miles, 

Gulf Coast Market:  3.3 Miles

Swedes Road: 1.8 miles

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