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Happily Ever After

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Crystal Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, offices
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121680 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stingaree Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Crystal Beach 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).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 51 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 51 min drive - 25.1 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 56 min drive - 27.8 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬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.

Happily Ever After

Summary:

Beachfront home, convenient to everything!



The Space:

This beautiful beachfront, 3 bedroom, 2 bath house is located only a few steps from the beach. Step outside on the furnished deck and enjoy amazing sunrises with your morning coffee - you'll fall in love with the views! In the evening, it's a great place to share memories of the day while watching the stars.



Featuring a spacious living area and kitchen, this house is a must for your family vacation. The living room has cozy seating, and a smart TV with DVD player. You'll find everything you need to prepare your favorite meals or just a quick snack in the kitchen, including a regular drip coffee maker and blender. For your convenience, there is a washer and dryer on the premises, and high speed internet is available.



With over 1600 square feet, the home easily sleeps 12. The primary suite has a king bed and an ensuite bathroom with a garden tub and walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms on the opposite side of the house have 2 full size beds each, separated by a full bath.



Underneath the house, in the shade, there is a bar area where you can relax with your family and friends around the picnic table, while you barbecue on the charcoal grill. The outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off the sand after a day at the beach!

You will love the location and layout of this house, and will want to stay at Happily Ever After again and again.



Need more space for family gatherings or events? Right behind is a 2nd row home with an incredible mezzanine/social deck (and view) - Peace, Love, & Sandy Feet, also available for rental through Swedes.



Small dogs (under 35 pounds) are 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

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Gym

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,680 square feet

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
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Rules

No campers or RV’S are allowed on any rental home property. All rentals have a maximum capacity. Exceeding the capacity of any home will result in ...

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Happily Ever After to the airport?

This vacation home is 55.1 mi (96-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Happily Ever After have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Happily Ever After to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 6.6 mi (10-min drive) from Gilchrist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Happily Ever After offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Happily Ever After?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Happily Ever After?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Happily Ever After?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Happily Ever After have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Happily Ever After have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Happily Ever After to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Happily Ever After Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved the view
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

We rented this house for ourselves as well as my daughter and a few friends. It was perfect for our stay. The kids enjoyed making a fire on the beach just out front of the house
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristopher T.

Good get away

Good place to stay and get away, the house up keep could be better, the wifi couldn't connect and we saw Roaches in the house. Other then that we had a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!!

This place ended up being better than the photos, it’s almost directly on the beach, everything worked fine and there was plenty of room for all 12 of us! The kids had a great time. I would recommend bringing a larger baby gate for the stairs if you have younger kids that was the only issue the stairs are steep and we had to make sure the babies weren’t going to fall, not the hosts fault though!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Liliya L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed ever after

Great location, the only reason for the 2 star rating. Place was dirty, bedding was filthy, pillows torn and mattresses stained, no mattress protectors, coffee pot was cracked, bath matts dirty, cockroaches in the kitchen and living room, slow spotty internet. Basic necessities, like dish soap, were missing. There was even graffiti on the dirty carpet. Pots and pans were barely useable. During a pandemic this is not an acceptable condition for a rental to be in. Also, arrived to a broken sewage pump which needed some smelly repairs. We would not stay again. Be ware they will nickel and dime you for every little thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Vikki C., Houston, Texas

Great location

Our family enjoyed this beach house a lot. House is in great condition and well maintained. Loved sitting on the balcony and having the beach directly in front of us. Only reason I didn’t give it a 5 Star is because we paid quite a bit for this house and there was a long list of cleaning that we had to do before we left. We also paid for linens and had to make our own beds when we got there. Also felt like the comforters were not freshly cleaned. But the house itself was beautiful and location was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Absolutely Amazing !!

Happily Everafter beach house was amazing. So amazing that I’m going to request the same one everytime I book our getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Wonderful Time!

Our family of 8 enjoyed the stay tremendously! The home was open and spacious, and very clean. We brought food and enjoyed cooking in the large, spacious kitchen. The washer and dryer were invaluable in keeping clothes clean after playing at the beach. The Master bed was extremely comfortable memory foam king bed. Both bathrooms were large, spacious and very nice. The full beds were great for kids, but could be small for extra adults. And best of all, the view from the porch is outstanding! Plan staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

April R., Star City, Arkansas

I loved the view and the location but...

I did not enjoy the fact that the dish washe rleaked, the attachment to the sink was broken so when you tried to use the kitchen sink water sprayed everywhere. The door was very difficult to shut on the front of the house, the kids had to have assistance with it. I don’t want this review to be horrible we had a great time, the problems we had were just kinks in the place, we enjoyed our vacation and really Enjoyed our family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018