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Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone

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3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101305 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Whitecap Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • North Padre Island Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bob Hall Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Corpus Christi

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Padre Island vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Whitecap Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Padre Balli Park. North Padre Island Beach and Bob Hall Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • North Padre Island Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bob Hall Pier - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Packery Channel - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • JP Luby Surf Park - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laredo Taco Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Almeida - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 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.

Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone

Beach Way - Crab Shack

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This lovingly named the “Crab Shack” on North Padre Island is loaded with colorful coastal decor and luxury appointments. Enjoy a private patio, stunning gulf views and an easy walk to the beach at this brand-new vacation rental. Don’t even worry about packing up the car; the beach is just a short walk from this coastal townhouse. With all of Padre Island at your fingertips, you can kayak around Packery Channel, surf at J. P. Luby Park or boat around Bird Island.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love exploring area beaches, fishing, kayaking, surfing, and boating. If shopping and dining are more your speed, there are plenty of restaurants and boutiques within a five-minute drive of home. You’ll have access to a sparkling resort-style pool for laid-back afternoons in the sun.

A quaint living room with a cozy couch and a comfortable love seat is perfect for watching your favorite shows on the large TV. The loaded kitchen with a giant island (complete with seating) and modern appliances opens up to the elegant dining room with seating for everyone. The second living room contains a twin daybed with a trundle and a mounted TV. The half bath is quaint with a single vanity and toilet. A coastal primary bedroom features a queen-size bed, large TV, wicker chair seating and private balcony access. An en-suite bathroom has a single vanity and shower. The second bedroom also has a plush queen-size bed, dresser and TV. Kids will love the third bedroom with a twin-over-full bunk bed and its own TV. The spacious guest bathroom boasts a single vanity and shower/tub combo.

If you're looking to accommodate a larger party, we recommend renting the unit next door - a 3BD/2.5BA - also managed by TurnKey Vacation Rentals. If you wish to view the property, please see VRBO 723354.

THINGS TO KNOW

**Due to the location of our rentals, you may encounter situations with wildlife/pests. Please be aware of your surroundings, take caution while driving at night, and supervise your children at all times while outdoors. In addition, all properties do utilize pest control maintenance on a regular basis BUT this does not guarantee pests or bugs will not be visible.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating 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

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,305 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, a first aid kit, and 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

55356

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.7 mi (28-min drive) away from the Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Whitecap Beach and 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from North Padre Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone to downtown Corpus Christi?

This vacation home is 17.5 mi away from Corpus Christi.

Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 113 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Time

The owner sent us a questionnaire about the cleanliness of the place as soon as we checked in which I appreciate. We did not get to fill it out, as we were in a hurry. That was great that they show concern over that. This is Corpus Christi so expect the weather to be very humid and windy and sandy, and some of that comes into the beach housing. It's a fun choice if you want to stay by Bob Hall Pier and there is a convenient grocery less than a mile away. There is an HEB less than a 15 mile drive to the house, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michail S.

Liked: Cleanliness

No crabs

Great place. Plenty of room for 6 of us (could have fit more) with beds for 2 couples and 2 singles. Nice pool and close to the beach (6 minute walk if you're 77). Legal beach parking if you have the permit ($12/yr last year). VACASA is short handed so don't expect serve on weekends. Esp holiday. Cheap silverware (tinware) and drawers were disorganized. Showers and tubs drain very slow. Need maintenance. Wall hangings need better mounts. Our 2 year old almost got hit by one.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle c.

Liked: Cleanliness

satisfactory

A little dirty, not a lot of extras. We had to buy some bedding to make it comfortable for sleep. Good location, good communication, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shawna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place, nice location, horrible check-in

This was a spacious nice beach townhome with great amenities & location. Many steep stairs to second floor so not recommended for elderly or handicapped. Floors were VERY sandy and gritty and sheets in one room were not clean, but overall nice. Check-in was a nightmare! Provided me with incorrect unit! Then none of the three key codes would access the unit which freaked me out. Door to first room had broken hardware as well but we managed. Otherwise nice place,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verna G.

Ants in Master non-functional ceiling fan in family room

Fan in family room not working and in 100 degree weather it would have helped a lot. Ants in the main bath/bedroom. Smoke alarm going off at 5:00 AM and being told to change the battery with 10 foot ceilings and not my job! Patio left with another parties beach towels, a VERY broken umbrella and a table with curled up boards making for an unpleasant patio. It's a nice condo but needs maintenance. Just my opinion but too many decorations with very dusty fake trees that should not be there. The place mats should go as well, who knows whats on them since they are woven string/rope/cord.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacay!

We were very close to the beach and could overlook the water from the balcony. The location was very quiet and great for family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay near the beach!

We loved our stay at the crab shack! Pros- The pool is right out the back door and layout is roomy. The beds were very comfortable, linens were nice, kitchen was stocked with everything you will need to cook large family meals, bathrooms were stocked with lots of clean towels and even pool towels. There is a LARGE washer and dryer to clean clothes after a long day at the beach. The back porch made it SO convenient to wash and dry off our beach toys/towels/swimsuits. The decor makes you FEEL like you are at the beach! Cons- We only had one trash bag for our three night stay. The air conditioner blew cool downstairs, but had difficulty cooling the top floor- think the vents need to be adjusted. The ceiling fans were very dusty and I think the cleaning crew has overlooked it. Overall, we loved our stay here. We plan to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tony H., Doland, SD

Nice location. Walking distance to gulf.

Nice property. Nice quiet location within walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R., Pearland, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Poolside Condo

Had a great time poolside all weekend. Crab Shack had all the essentials and provided a great family weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Trip 2022

Thanks for a stress free experience !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short and sweet

Stayed at this property for a weekend quick trip. Very close to the beach. Property was clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E., Cleveland, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

“Crab shack” Great townhome!

A great location for this townhome! Decorated so cute and plenty of room. Love the open concept of the kitchen and the living area. Great patio and pool right out the back door!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crab Shack :)

It was beautiful and steps away from the pool! We will def be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

nicely decorated

Great property. Have stayed at several units and enjoyed all of them - but here comes the constructive criticism to make this a SUPER property: #1: Master bed room door to the balcony is not sealing - causing the master bedroom to be very HOT! The whole condo can be freezing cold, and the master bedroom is easily 10 degrees warmer. You need to replace this door, and make sure the seal is secure - you'll thank me with your electric bill. #2 - the bunkbeds needs better mattresses. Not all folks travel with small kids, and my adult kids gave a thumbs down to the mattress (Master mattress was comfortable). #3 - glad to see HOA maintaining property!! When we arrived, the outdoor shower didn't work, the pool was very murkey, and the BBQ grills were completely rusted, During our stay, we saw the grills replaced, the shower fixed, and the pool guys there daily. Pool could still use some upkeep, but glad to see the maintenance. #4 - didn't test the comfort of the sofa bed, but the sofa itself, was quite soft, and not comfortable (but looks nice). Spend a little bit on some upgrades, and you will have rave reviews consistently!! #1 Fix is to replace the master bedroom balcony door!! We pay the big bucks for the master - we shouldn't be suffering in heat trying to get a good night's sleep!! Otherwise - two thumbs up!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Trish L.

Disappointed

This was our first time visiting this property. We have been to other properties in this area that are much better quality and much more comfortable. This condo is very small, much smaller than the pictures portray. The bedrooms and bathrooms are small. The beds are very uncomfortable. The air conditioning in the master does not put out very cold air making the room very stuffy. The smoke detector went off every morning. The dryer does not work well and the ice machine in the refrigerator constantly got stopped up. We could not get the satellite to work for several hours. The contact we had was not very helpful at all. Communication with the property management was terrible. We had people in the pool very loud and disruptive one night until 2am and another night until 4:45am. The posted pool hours were until 11pm. They were playing very loud music, screaming, and obviously very intoxicated. There is no on site property management which leaves no authority to enforce rules at this complex. The contact we had told us to call the authorities because there was nothing they could do. If you are traveling with children and your family I do not recommend this property it is not family friendly at all. We will not return. For the price there is much nicer accommodating locations available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rachelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Pool is steps outside door!

I was asked by the rental company to leave a review in exchange for a $10 gift card. Below you will find my own opinions and review. The location is great! We stayed over the 4th of July holiday. The home was clean and kitchen was well stocked. Here are the negatives. There was no communication on how the home is stocked. For example, do they have extra towels? Baby equipment? Extra bed linens? The answer is no. They did have the extra bed space but there were no extra blankets for us to use the beds. They were skimpy on the cleaning supplies. Lots of laundry needs to be done at a beach stay and there were not very many pods, same for the dishwasher. Also, someone left smelly chicken in the fridge. Other than that, we really did have a nice stay. There were tvs in every room, the home was very clean and its really nice to have a pool and the beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

Great location, very comfortable beds! We will want to stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

There were not enough towels. There was dog hair on the mattress pad of the trundle and the top sheets had not been changed (food crumbs in the sheets) other than that a very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ken C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Overall very nice place -- location close to beach, pool was nice - very enjoyable! Only issue was found something left from a prior occupant that required law enforcement to come out and visit. Nothing to do with location/facility - it is great, just an oops by someone.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our family had the best experience with Turnkey!

We had the best time with Turnkey at the CrabShack. Our kids enjoyed the short walk to the beach and the beach toys at the property we're an unexpected surprise! The children loved the pool and the pool toys were another unexpected surprise. We absolutely loved our stay and are currently trying to figure out when we can come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

No thanks

I don't do this.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beaches for miles

The condo was perfect for our family and we had a great time. It was so fun to have the pool right outside of the back gate. The view from the upstairs deck off the master bedroom is lovely, but that is the only view of the Gulf from the condo. The condo complex is built in such a way that there aren't large view windows in the units. I was guessing it was to make them a little more hurricane-proof. There were sand toys, umbrellas, and a cooler to take to the beach on the back patio. We ended up buying some fishing rods to take our kids fishing and left them at the condo, so hopefully other families can use them. The condo is really close to plenty of restaurants, and there's an HEB grocery store and a CVS pharmacy not far away. The beach was a little further away from the condo than I thought it would be, and we had to cross a busy road to get to the path, but it's not too far to walk. We only walked there once, though, because you can drive your vehicle onto Whitecap Beach, and it's only a couple of minutes away, so that's what we did the rest of the time. We were driving a minivan, and there were lots of small cars on the beach, too, because the sand is hard and you won't get stuck if you drive in the right areas. We didn't use the beach umbrellas after we figured out how to park and use the back lift gate on the minivan as a shade. You need a four-wheel drive vehicle to go past the 5 mile marker on the beach at Padre Island National Shoreline, but we were able to drive our rental van to that point on the beach there, too. Next time we'll rent an SUV so we can drive all 60 miles. The beaches go on forever and are beautiful and uncrowded. There aren't large areas of dry sand for beach volleyball (at least we didn't see any), but we had fun looking for sea glass, playing frisbee and kite flying when we weren't swimming or sunbathing. The beach on Padre Island was a little cleaner than Whitecap, but even that one was pretty clean. Such a lovely place to hang out with your kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing family weekend

Had everything we needed (except beach towels and laundry detergent). Loved that the pool was just steps from the back door and the beach a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lawson K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Perfect size for 8. 2 families with small kids. Didn't think much of the pool on the listing but proved to be very clutch in transitioning to/from the beach. Decent walk to nice section of beach. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Gladis M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bad management

The house was dirty. Sadly we were charged a $165.00 fee for cleaning. But when we got there it was dirty. Crumbs in bunkbed and master bed. Other visitors do not respect the quiet time. Loud till 1 in am. swimming in the pool. Kids eating pizza inside the pool. Empty beer cans around the pool. So, I will never stay there again. It lack management during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020