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Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly

Beachfront vacation home near Port Aransas Beach

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101209 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nature Preserves
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Aransas

On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this well-placed vacation home, you'll find Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach. Also, Holiday Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Horace Caldwell Pier is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nature Preserves - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Port Aransas Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Port Aransas Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Waves - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly

3BR / 2.5BA / 10 Guests / Shared Pool / Shared Charcoal Grills / Small Pets Allowed / Golf Cart Accessible / PARKING STRICTLY ENFORCED FOR 2 VEHICLES ONLY, *PASSES REQUIRED**

The Crazy Crab is a New Townhome located at The Commons at Seashell. This is a great location to rent one or more units for family reunions, retreats and gathering with friends. Pull up in the open parking area at the Commons complex and follow a short path towards your unit. A small sitting area outside your front door offers a shady spot to read and relax. And it is just steps away from the large shared pool, hammock, picnic and grilling area. Each unit has its own outdoor shower for rinsing off. Walk straight into an open living area with whitewashed walls and a relaxed beachside vibe. A reclining chair, loveseat and couch, which doubles as a Queen sleeper sofa and 2 bean bag chairs sit before a flat-screen wall-mounted TV. Beside the living room, there's plenty of space to enjoy dinner at the wood dining table with seating for eight and additional seating for three at the bar. To the right of the room is the half bathroom with single granite vanity. Overlooking the dining area, a full kitchen features granite countertops, white appliances, including a dishwasher, electric stove-oven, coffee maker and microwave. Bright orange cupboards are stocked with utensils, cookware, mixing bowls, pots, and pans – everything needed to meet your culinary needs after a day at the beach. From here, hardwood stairs lead up to the bedrooms where the coastal theme is carried throughout. At the top of the stairs, a master bedroom (BR1) is furnished with a King size bed, wall-mounted TV, nightstands, dresser, a closet for your beach attire and an en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower and granite vanity. Perfect for kids, a second bedroom (BR3) has a set of Full bunk beds. Just next door, everyone can freshen up in a shared bathroom with a stand-up shower and granite vanity. At the end of the upstairs hallway, a bright third bedroom (BR2) has a queen-size bed, wall-mounted TV, nightstands and closet. The stackable washer and dryer are tucked neatly away in the upstairs hall closet. Approximately four blocks from the beach.

BR1- King
BR2- Set of Full Bunk Beds
BR3- Queen
Sleeper sofa

The Commons Amenity Access and Important Information:
1 large swimming pool shared by 30 units Hours: Sunrise to 10pm
Lounge and chairs around the pool
Short distance to the beach.
2 covered picnic areas around the pool
Shared charcoal grills around the pool area. Personal grills are not allowed.
Parking for two vehicles per unit.
Trailers/boats are not allowed on property. Violation of this could result in it being towed.
Minimum age to rent is 25
Roving Security during peak season

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,209 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Affirm Payments Are Not Accepted.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

451255
Close to Beach Shared Pool Pet Friendly
Townhome Located in Town Close to Beach Shared Pool Pet Friendly

Frequently asked questions

How close is Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly to the airport?

This vacation home is 25.3 mi (46-min drive) away from the Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly to downtown Port Aransas?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Port Aransas.

Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the crazy crab!!! Such a cute and FUN place!!! You MUST stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurie l.

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

Great Property

We loved our stay here and would definitely book this place again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha G.

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

Great place

We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very comfortable for our family, including our 2 toddlers and dog. Walk to the beach was a little further than expected but an easy golf cart ride. The pool was chilly in December and we wished there was a hot tub! The house was comfy with lots of fun games. Property management was quick. King size bed most comfortable. Queen bed was very creaky and that room had TONS of natural light. Bunk room for kids had no window so it was good for naps. Next time we would find a place with a hot tub! But it was good overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOURDANN P.

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

family trip

we had a great time place was clean and the kids loved being able to walk out and the pool was right there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Great place and area to stay

Surprisingly being surrounded with close neighbors and a courtyard with a pool, we thought that it would be loud once we arrived. Everyone was very respectful of each other. Noise/music was turned down at night. During the day walking the dog neighbors are very curious and polite
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pati M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

New Years Stay

When we arrived our lock was broken and the wifi wasn't working but both were taken care of within an hour. There were several dirty/moldy dishes that had been put back in the cabinets. We were missing several pots, pans, and a can opener but they delivered within a couple of hours. The furniture in the living room was different. The bunk room is more like a closet and was impossible to fit more than 2 kiddos in there. The walls are paper thin and all business could be heard through out the house...no privacy. The bathroom leaks into the living room right onto the smaller couch...managament knows and says its disclosed. This certainly did not ruin our visit as we love Port A...but will choose a different location for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Emily C.

Slightly disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Don't get me wrong, this place is absolutely beautiful!! Loved that it was so close to all the restaurants, shopping and beach--loved that there was a pool and it was a smaller rental ground. However, maybe I have unrealistic cleaning expectations--but the way the "crazy crab" was cleaned just wasn't up to par with the cost of the rental. Upon arrival, we removed our shoes and immediately had crumbs and sand sticking to our feet. There were grape stems behind the sink, in the corner by the bar and by the side table (we didn't have grapes). There was also hair in the shower and on the pillows in the bed. I was also shocked that there was only 1 smoke detector--the others had been removed. The backing was there, but the actual detector wasn't. Also saw 3 LIVE ROACHES, and numerous baby ones. As someone who used to live down there, I understand roaches are an issue. But when you have a rental business it should be top priority to make sure your guests aren't grossed out by bugs...which unfortunately we were.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea S.

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

Loved this place

Perfect place for our family!! We loved it!!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shannon A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Overall Comfy and cute / dirty sheets

Overall this is a cute comfy place to stay. The biggest complaint we have is that our condo and our other condo that our families rented had very dirty sheets. Master bedroom had stains and long black hair on the sheets. The bunk room had hair ties and a lot of dirt. Our other condo had a used bandaid in the sheets! Clearly they didn’t change the sheets but her charge you a cleaning fee. When I brought it to the managements attention, they didn’t even apologize. Just asked what size sheets we needed to change them. Also the blender almost caught fire. And then lastly we also saw a baby roach on the kitchen counter. Overall we were comfortable and enjoyed our stay but the dirty sheets were a dealbreaker for us. We won’t be back to this property as they clearly short cut cleaning and leave used dirty sheets for next guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Such a beautiful place!

Very spacious and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee W.

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

Great experience

The staff were so responsive and made the check-in/out process so incredibly easy using the text service. The location of the condo in relation to the beach and other amenities was great. The kids enjoyed using the pool. The condo was very comfortable and we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Devinn Y.

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

Much needed vacation

location is near the beach. It's best to rent a golf cart. If you drive, make sure to purchase a beach pass. You can get them pretty much anywhere . The home is located near several restaurants. Everything is less than 5 minutes away. We weren't able to enjoy the pool because there were a ton of families. But the beach totally makes up for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Diane S.

Crazy Crab Condo at The Commons

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place was great and relaxing. Only negative was that the cleaning crew showed up at 10 am and our checkout was 11 am. I paid a pretty penny for this condo and wanted to at least not feel rushed when getting out by 11 am. Disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Diane B.

Would stay again

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great rental!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not to clean

We were there at the end of summer vacation and the Condo needed a very good cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Betty N.

The Commons on 11

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have stayed here last 2 years while our Harvey damaged condo is being reconstructed. The units are a great size, parking lot large and convenient, excellent location in central Port A. Highly recommend....
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first attempt at a family vacation including our 2 daughters and their families. It was a great success and the Crazy Crab was a hit with all members of the family. We had one little bump with a clogged drain but management took care of it within the hour and all was good. We are already planning our next trip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

Cute and comfortable beach condo!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Best location for short or long stay! Very cute and comfortable place to relax and a kitchen with everything you might need. Everything! I don't think you can find a nicer condo or better location. And the prop management staff are all excellent and ready to accommodate any concern quickly. Very congenial and helpful. Go for it! Great place!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Lindsey M.

Not family friendly

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The service for the unit was amazing. We had a number of issues with the place and the response was very quick. On the small end - the pictures didn't match the inside exactly. It looks much bigger in the pictures than it is and the furnishings are different, but overall not a big deal for us. Also, the pool (in August) was really was cooler outside of the pool so not really usable for us. Not that anything could be done...I just wish I had thought about it prior to booking a place with a pool because I wouldn't have bothered looking for that extra. Our major issues were that the place was overrun with cockroaches. They did come spray for bugs on the 2nd day (Again - great service), but there is only so much a bug guy can do in a day so we had bugs our entire stay. We stayed for 2 weekends and both weekends we had multiple neighbors who partied hard. It wasn't great for families who just want some peace and quiet. It seemed to have lots of groups of super loud people who stayed up partying really late.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIE S.

Port Aransas townhouse

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice townhouse close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

Great vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was awesome. Loved every minute
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maegan G.

Amazing Vacation Rental!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We took a girls trip... 5 mommies and six little ones. The condo was spacious and made for the perfect home away from home! Both the owner and property manager went above and beyond to ensure outlets get-a-way was absolutely perfect and we will most definitely be booking the condo again for future trips!!! Thank you thank you thank you for a much needed, memorable vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelique C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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