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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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A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A room with bunk beds, a sofa, a desk, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a garage, a balcony, and a covered porch area.
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator. There are two bar stools and a window with blinds.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stingaree Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪59 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 9 miles (15 km) of Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach is within 12 miles (20 km) and Port Bolivar Beaches is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • East End Historic District - 58 min drive - 22.3 miles
  • Seawall Beach - 59 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Stewart Beach - 59 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬3 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. For your convenience, you'll also find a washer and dryer. 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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with 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 bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 noon
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

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 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.

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 55 mi (95-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 noon.

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.

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

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 21 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

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

8/10 Good

Good

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 good
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

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: I would highly recommend this beachhouse to my friends and family. Spacious, yet the layout of the rooms gives privacy to guests and visitors.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
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
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Dirty business

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dirty socks left under the stairs ,outdoor shower was not clean, wall in bathroom had poop smeared,rug in bathroom had sand all in it, handle on shower door was broken and mold in corners of shower, upper deck boards were broken and nails showing, with a rail broke,. Pillow shames and mattress pads were filthy, bathing suit found under bed and couch had stains on it . Bottom room smelled like mold and the filter in the window unit was filthy the cabinet in the kitchen was broken. My husband fixed it . We found blood over one of the stacking double bed .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Graduation getaway for my daughter!

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: Was nice we enjoyed are stay !!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Good for large parties

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was 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: I have stayed on the peninsula twice before but this was the first time my rental had issues. The AC was not working in 1 area of the house and you could tell it had not been rented in a while (dusty and a little moldy). We also had to clean the oven bc when we prepared dinner that evening, there was so much smoke from the food burning in the bottom of the oven (from the last guest). If you need a lot of beds this works, but I felt so separated from my family during our stay. It could also use some updates. The shared spaces are pretty tight for a home that sleeps as many people as this one did. I surely won't be booking this property again, but we made it work.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Family vacation stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There were a lot of things I did not like about the home. Two of the rooms had a real bad smell to them. There was no toilet paper, no napkins, or any of the necesites. I have rented plenty of beach houses and all of them provide the most basic necesities like the toilet paper, napkins, towels, bug repelling candles/spray and toiletries. The home allowed pets but there was no way of keeping them from running around as there was no fence around the home and the gate at the top of the stairs was no longer there. It was very uncomfortable because we had to keep pets inside or on a leash if we were sitting outside. Not the greatest experience as the property was not a comfortable stay, the employees at Swede's Real Estate were very nice they made everything very easy. I have no complaints about the process but the property was a huge regret.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Family Beach Vacation 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 had a fantastic stay at Still Waters on Crystal Beach. The entire family was able to sleep comfortably. The house was clean and very accommodating to our needs. The outdoor shower was a life savor when we returned from the beach each day. There were 20 plus of us at times but we had plenty of room. The only bad thing was the flies. They seemed to know exactly what time we were eating and brought ALL their buddies to eat with us. We made a game of “who can kill the most flies”. We had a great vacation and will definitely come back again. Thanks!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Still Waters

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 were there for Spring Break and had 3 families, this house was awesome. It gave each family their own space and plenty of room in common area. Will definitely stay again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Thanksgiving

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Other than the house needing maintenance it was enjoyable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

What a great weekend except for the ants

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed everything about the house except the ants. If any food was left out on the counters the ants had their way with it and rendered it useless. We even used ant spray but they just kept coming back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice place

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 a nice place. We had a large group and there was enough room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Horrible Condition Led To Unhappy Occupants

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House had dirty, stained rugs upstairs and filthy, smelly throw rugs downstairs. We spent the first half day cleaning and even bought our owner cleaning materials. The pots and pans were greasy and put away VERY DIRTY. The AC's didn't work because the batteries had to be replaced. We bought batteries (Swede's rep brought some later) The downstairs was almost unlivable- Damp and smelled like something had died there. Dirty/buggy window sills and ceiling fans had measurable buildup of dirt/dust. The binds were broken. There was a broken window screen under one bed and a dirty towel. The outside grill was totally orange from rust - Swedes brought us a brand new one. The door knob to the 'dorm' room fell off. We tried to fix it but didn't have the tools. The downstairs bathroom smelled like a sewer. Nails on the decks were popping up and hurt our feet. The door mirror in one bedroom was broken as was the large kitchen clock. The areas under the sofa cushions were dirty. The lights didn't turn on in the dorm room. There was an accumulation of trash behind the house. The WiFi would work sporadically - could not do business. Light bulbs were burned out. Kitchen counter tops had built up debris. Back mold on bathroom caulking. No dishwasher or disposer. The vacuum cleaner must have had a dirty bag because it reeked of wet dog when we used it. Swedes manager was supposed to call me Monday but I haven't heard from him/her. That is disappointing. We paid $$$ for cleaning and then had to do it ourselves to live in this place. The owners need to fix this rental if they want $400 a day for it. IT NEEDS A LOT OF TLC. - We have been good renters over the years, have been pleased with Swedes but this was horrible for our family. Nothing like the pictures indicated.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Still Waters

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Hello...Thus was my third year to rent this property... overall it meets the needs of my family... the additional beds were definitely great as well...Everything was fairly clean and in working condition...*** The only thing that needs replacement is the TV in the main living room.. Oh and they need a new handle on the faucet outside...Thanks!Brenda

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