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A Great Getaway, 5⭐️, 2nd Row Home w/ Great Views & Many Amenities."

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A multi-story building with a covered porch area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, and a central island with bar stools.
A white wooden fence with a sign that reads "Welcome to Mellow Yellow Crystal Beach, TX."
A living room with a large flat-screen TV, built-in shelving, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16201 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Stingaree Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

A family-friendly stay in Port Bolivar awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be within a 5-minute walk of Crystal Beach and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Stingaree Marina. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 4 bathrooms, a balcony and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and charcoal grills. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Crystal Beach holiday home, you'll be 31.7 km (19.7 mi) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 32 km (19.9 mi) from Port of Galveston.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 25 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Porretto Beach - 60 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Seawall Beach - 61 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf Range - ‬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.

A Great Getaway, 5⭐️, 2nd Row Home w/ Great Views & Many Amenities."

Mellow Yellow is a luxurious 2nd row beach home. The property is located in the family-friendly Sandcastle Subdivision. The house has two levels with a master king suite, full bath, and private balcony located upstairs. Remaining two full bathrooms and four bedrooms are located on the main floor, three bedrooms with king size beds and one bedroom with bunk beds (6 twin beds and one double bed). There is also a Pac n Go portable crib, high chair, books, games, toys and baby gate for your little ones. The main Deck has a gate for safety for the fur babies and children.
All bedrooms have flat screen TVs and living area has 55" ultra HD and surround sound.
The house also features high speed internet, Roku sticks (or Roku TVs), Sling , live TV, Prime, and Netflix complimentary. Spacious living area/kitchen / dining area has a open floor plan and beautiful ocean views. The kitchen features gas range with double oven, large island with four bar stools for additional seating. The dinning table seats eight. There is also 8 TV trays.
The house features a large partially covered deck, easy walking or golf cart access to beach, and a small fish pond in the back yard. (Fishing is allowed, catch-and-release only please). On lower patio there is two swings, two picnic tables, charcoal grill, and a shower to clean up and relax after beach use.
Linens and cleaning service are included in the cleaning fees.
There are many local restaurants, grocery/ hardware store, recreational rentals, souvenir shopping, and minute markets within 2 to 5 minutes from the house. There are brochures, magazines, and maps at the house for more information.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (122 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the home. $150.00 fine.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,165 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Rules

You will be required to review and agree to our own contract and submit government issued non expired ID in addition to Vrbo policies.
Do not drive or park any vehicle, to include golf carts, in the grass areas.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Small dogs (<40 lbs), $100 Fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Pack n Play portable crib available

Events

No events allowed
Camera monitored to ensure rules are not broken.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside the home. $150.00 fine.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Camera monitored to ensure rules are not broken.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Camera monitored to ensure rules are not broken. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Spacious new 2nd row Beach House Ocean Views Fish Pond Front
Spacious new 2nd row Beach Ocean Views Fish Pond Front
Spacious new 2nd row Beach House Ocean Views Fish Pond Front
Spacious new 2nd row Beach House Ocean Views Fish Pond Front
Spacious new 2nd row Beach Ocean Views Fish Pond Front

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to A Great Getaway, 5⭐️, 2nd Row Home w/ Great Views & Many Amenities."?

Yep, A Great Getaway, 5⭐️, 2nd Row Home w/ Great Views & Many Amenities." is a short 3-minute walk from Crystal Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, waterskiing and sailing. You can also find motor boats.

Does A Great Getaway, 5⭐️, 2nd Row Home w/ Great Views & Many Amenities." have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is A Great Getaway, 5⭐️, 2nd Row Home w/ Great Views & Many Amenities." family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a charcoal grill, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that A Great Getaway, 5⭐️, 2nd Row Home w/ Great Views & Many Amenities." is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Great Getaway, 5⭐️, 2nd Row Home w/ Great Views & Many Amenities."?

No, A Great Getaway, 5⭐️, 2nd Row Home w/ Great Views & Many Amenities." does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A Great Getaway, 5⭐️, 2nd Row Home w/ Great Views & Many Amenities."?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

A Great Getaway, 5⭐️, 2nd Row Home w/ Great Views & Many Amenities." Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 107 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat

Fabulous space, plenty room for kids to play!!!! Very relaxing and clean highly reccomend this spot for people of all ages!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and location

Love the house, the rooms and the location. Manager very responsive as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best weekend!

This cabin was perfect in every way! Definitely will be renting again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We

This is a great place we had a wonderful time. The property manager was very accommodating and cooperative as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time together

We made so many family memories
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place for large family group!

We loved our time at Mellow Yellow. Everything was just as pictured and described. The room spaces allowed us to spread out. The walk to to beach was short. We enjoyed seeing the ducks and turtles in the pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Amazing and will rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful & Comfy

Great house. Very clean and well stocked. Great set up for 4 couples. We had a blast and it was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prefect Family Getaway

This is our second stay at Mellow Yellow. It’s a beautiful and spacious home that is welcoming and convenient. The kitchen and bathrooms are well stocking with everything you need from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Mello Yellow was a great time! Loved being able to see and walk to the beach. Enjoyed seeing the ducks and birds in the canal.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place!

Mellow Yellow was an awesome place to stay for vacation! We couldn’t have asked for anything more. Amazing views, upstairs and downstairs with the small pond. Beds are super comfy. Loved the little bridge in the community for beach access. All around great place and will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun fall family frolic on the beach

Perfect for our family get together. Everyone had their own room and the kids bunk room was perfect. 8 adults and 3 kids 6 n under and 2 teens.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvelous Mother’s Day Weekend!

We LOVED Mello Yellow! Home was extremely clean, comfortable, roomy, well stocked in kitchen, downstairs and yard were wonderful! Beds very comfy, house stayed cool and comfortable! Our family had a great weekend and we will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

We came with a big extended family group in order to have a memorial for my grandma. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable and the AC worked well! The kitchen was stocked with things to make cooking at the house a breeze. It is a short walk to a very nice beach and close to a atore with all your needs. It’s located on the more quiet part of town, we enjoyed it! We highly recommend and will hopefully return for a longer trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mellow Yellow Perfect Family Rentals

Great location close to beach. Clean. Kitchen fully stocked. Plenty of towels and beach toys. Even provided plenty of trash bags and dish washer detergent, shower soap, shampoo and conditioner. Even in the outdoor shower and very very responsive. 2nd time we’ve rented this house. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Crystal Beach Trip

This is the best house we have rented in many years of coming to Crystal Beach with our large family and friends group. The layout is perfect, the kitchen is large and great to eat, play games, and gather in. Very close to the beach, we had no trouble getting our golf cart out there and back. Everything was clean and organized well. We didn’t need for anything the whole time we were there. My son loved the porch swing! The owner was great at communicating check in process. We could not have asked for more! Thank you so much for renting your home to us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacay

Our group consisted of 8 adults, a 3 year old and an infant. We have stayed at a different home the last 3 years, but with the addition of the new baby, we had outgrown our former home away from home and had to find a new place. The house was better than advertised. Nice large dining table for everyone to eat together, kid friendly, nice large pantry to store a week's worth of food, short walk to beach, responsive owner/manager, comfy beds, quiet neighborhood, and the list goes on. If you're looking for it, this place has it!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daphane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent beach house

This place is gorgeous. The amenities are all upgraded. The property manager was easy to work with and very understanding. She left detailed instructions that were clear. This place sleeps 16 and we only had 9 guest so we have a lot of room to move around. The view in the morning is so beautiful. This is a place to come back to. We all enjoyed it. Thanks Caroline Baker Daphane Washington.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Loved our stay at the Mellow Yellow Beach House! Walking bridge over the dunes was nice but would have loved vehicle access. The house was beautiful just like the pictures. Lots of dinning space, showers, and little extras that we enjoyed. Brandy’s blanket was a big hit among all the girls! Plenty of patio room with lots of seating for those quiet mornings with coffee or moon gazing at night. Loved the safety gate at the top of the stairs, the booster seat, and pack and play for our youngest granddaughter. Pirate ship bunkbed was a hit for our grandsons. Something for everyone. This place was perfect. Oh, and the ducks and turtles were entertaining in the inlet. Thank you so much for the hospitality! You’re home is beautiful!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just a great experience

House was everything that was promised
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great times at Mello Yellow!

From the instant we booked, all the way through the checkout process was amazing. Our stay, the renter and the house were all fantastic. Super clean house. Super friendly renter. Great location. All with a price that couldn’t be beat. Thank you so much again for everything. We will definitely be back the next time we’re in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

We needed some good ole fun family time and found the perfect place!!! The house was spacious, clean and plenty of bedrooms for all the family! The outdoor spaces provided plenty of seating for eating and relaxing. The views were so pretty and the beach was very clean! There was one little hiccup and that was that it was a little warm in the living area and bedrooms at night. But when we left the a/c people were there to check it out. We were all very disappointed that we didn’t book the cabin longer!!!! We will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed relaxation

Everything you need is there. Linens , beach towels , beach chairs , 2 minute golf cart ride to beach , see the beach every morning when you wake up. No beach noise( other people) from your deck, just the sound of the waves. No need to take anything besides drinks to beach. Just go back home and eat then back to beach. Outdoor shower was wonderful! We all used it , instead of the indoor showers on beach days. You will not regret renting this property!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

I was so impressed with this house. We all fell in love
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022