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A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Crystal Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Port Bolivar, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stingaree Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Crystal Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Crystal Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and High Island Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 50 min drive - 23.9 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 50 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 51 min drive - 24.9 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬6 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 Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20

This property has a convenient location and terrific layout for a small group or two-three small families. The popular Stingaree Restaurant & Marina is only minutes away, and the beach is a short walk or ride down the beach access road.

A Coral Crab is a 4 bedroom property with 3 different entrances and room to sleep 20. Upstairs you will find 2 separate houses connected by a covered walkway. The main portion of the house has 2 bedrooms with a full bed in the primary bedroom and a full in the second bedroom. This side of the upstairs area also has a living room with satellite TV, a well-equipped kitchen perfect for meal preparation after a day at the beach, and a dining area with seating for 6.

Through the second entrance is a large open concept room with a king bed, 2 full over full bunk beds, and a futon. You will also find a small kitchenette area with its own coffee maker, and satellite TV, in addition to a full bath. Both of these upstairs living areas have central air and heat, and high speed internet.

The downstairs area has 2 queen beds, a futon and a half bath. (the air conditioning down stairs is via a window unit). The property features an outdoor shower to rinse off after a fun day at the beach. A Coral Crab is the place to be for your vacation!

Small dogs (under 35 pounds) allowed with a pet fee. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.
The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

2899-229229

Frequently asked questions

How close is A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20 to the airport?

This vacation home is 54.9 mi (91-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20 to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 6.4 mi (9-min drive) from Gilchrist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20 to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Reviews

A Coral Crab: 4 BR, 2.5 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 20 Reviews

7.0

Good

5.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

sunie r.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This was our first (and likely last) time using this rental company, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience.Check-in was at 12 PM, and we arrived on time—not early. Upon entering the home, we were immediately greeted with piles of dirty laundry from the previous guests—sheets, towels, rags—all left on the floor. Even worse, we had paid extra for fresh linens and towels, which were nowhere to be found.When I called to report this, I was told they “hadn’t made their rounds yet.” In my opinion, that’s completely unacceptable. No guest should walk into someone else’s filth, regardless of check-in time.Even after they eventually dropped off the clean linens, I had to call again because the dirty ones still hadn’t been removed.It didn’t stop at the linens—the house was clearly not cleaned prior to our arrival. Used toiletries were left behind, the toilet had human feces on and under the lid, the shower had sand and soap scum, and the kitchen counters hadn’t been wiped down. It felt unsanitary throughout.Beyond cleanliness, the home itself was in poor condition. The bed covers were torn, and the kitchen table had broken legs—both needing immediate replacement or repair.I strongly urge the owners to consider necessary upgrades and, more importantly, to hire a new property management company. The current one failed miserably in preparing this home for paying guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter beach weekend

We had a great time, the cabin was nice, just a short little walk to the beach. We couldn’t get the lights on downstairs, but they were really quick to come out and fix it! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good family vacation home

The home is spacious and had plenty of room for multiple families. It was a short distance to the beach and to the big store. We would stay in this home again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Party house

If you just want a party house this is the house for you. If you are looking for a nice house to have family stay in don’t go here. There was dried vomit all over the side of the bed and floor. Lamps were broken. Light bulbs were burned out and no batteries for remote controls. Barbecue grills were broken. I will say management was quick to respond and come address some of the issues but cleaning and maintenance need to do a better job before guests come.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty Business

Dirty socks left under the stairs, outside shower was not clean, wall in the bathroom had poop smeared, rug in the bathroom was dirty and had sand all in it . Handle on the shower door was broken, mold in the corners of the showers . upper deck boards were broken and nails were showing, pillows shams and mattress pads were filthy, bathing suit found under the bed from a precious customer. And the couch had some stain on it . Bottom room smelled like mold and we had to clean the window unit due to the filter being filthy.The cabinet in kitchen was broke, my husband fixed it.. in the room with the bunk beds there was blood smeared on the was on one of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

House was great. It had plenty of space for everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024