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Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Crystal Beach

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A wooden pergola structure with a bench, set on a sandy beach with greenery in the background.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a countertop with a coffee maker and a potted plant.
A living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden coffee table, wicker chairs, and a rug.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a large island with bar stools.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪60 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).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 25 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Porretto Beach - 59 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Seawall Beach - 60 min drive - 23.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬5 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: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12

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

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal 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
  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,680 square feet

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 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: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 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: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved the view
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Another 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: Great spot on the beach, with a great view and great scenery.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

Mini trip

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: The time there was good with no issues
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

Mini trip

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: The time there was good with no issues
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happily Ever After

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location to the beach.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ann P.

Nice place

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 is a nice spacious cabin in a prime spot. The cabin is aging but other than that it's a place we've been before and will go again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Katy, TX

Great rental with a good price!

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: Our family loves renting from Swedes. Good house for families with kids and very close to the beach.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Woodie L.

Late September

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

Another 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: Have stayed in same house happily ever after several times. Have never been disappointed in the house nor swedes real estate for making our stay pleasurable
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Tenaha, TX

Happily ever after

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: Great location with the beach be so close. It’s pet friendly which is why we chose it. We have stayed in this particular home several times.Large kitchen and nice master bedroom and bathroom with large soaking tub, which is nice after a long day on the beach ! Swedes is the only people we have used through the years and wouldn’t use anyone else ! They always treat you right.We have also stayed in its twin sister house “ once upon a time “ and it’s just as nice ! Anyone would love their stay in either one !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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: Great place to spend my daughters 16th birthday
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Happily ever after

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: Excellent spot. Third year to rent this place. Looking for something g with additional BR for next year or would choose the same location
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Andrew M.

Pictures need to be updated. It looks nothing like the pictures.

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: It was impressively close to the water, and we enjoyed just walking down to the water. That being said, The home is in poor condition. When we arrived the bottom sash on two windows were loose and laying in the open position. The entire floor has weak spots and the stickers in the carpet will wake you up in the morning. All the dishes had to be rewashed before use. Nobody would expect chef style cookware but whoever purchased these pans should be forced to cook on them. The owners need to spend a little time on this property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angie A.

Great family getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: We enjoyed our time at Happily Ever After. The location was absolutely perfect. The house could use a little attention to details in cleaning. The kitchen faucet did not work well, and only a trickle of water flowed out. They said a part would have to be ordered so we just dealt with that. Overall it was a great stay and the location and view were worth it! We would stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great week

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: Great location no rain all weekLocation was perfect for sunrise each morningFortunate to be there for a beautiful full strawberry moon up over the water
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Great trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect as always
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Tammy d.

Not Happily Ever After

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very 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 rented the cabin for our family to celebrate my husbands birthday. I should have been warned when we walked into the cabin and there were 2 dead roaches in the kitchen and 4-5 roach baits on the floor. While we were unpacking things in the kitchen a roach ran across the counter. Then about an hour later we killed one crawling up the wall. Called the office but they were already closed. I emailed them. That night while my granddaughter was in bed on her phone she felt something on her had and flung it off. It was a roach!!! Needless to say we were uneasy sleeping that night. The next morning the office contacted me. The were apologetic and said something about the time of year as if that explained it. Also said they were on a quarterly contract with exterminator. She said we had two options: 1)she could call an exterminator to come spray, but we would have to remove all of our personal belongings until they had completed spraying the cabin and then we could return our belongings or 2) she could send over some roach spray. We certainly didn't want to spend time/energy packing everything back up and hauling it downstairs and then hauling it back upstairs later and unpacking again! My husband told me to tell her to bring Bengal spray because that would have the best results. We went out on the beach to enjoy the excellent weather and when we got back to the cabin they had left 3 cans of an off brand of roach spray. My husband sprayed and we went out to enjoy the rest of the day. That evening after it got dark we were in the living area playing games with our grandchildren when another roach crawled out from under the couch across the floor. and later a huge one was crawling on the refrigerator. There was also a small one in the shower. I was so frustrated and disgusted by this point! I could overlook one, maybe two, but this was ridiculous!! It ruined the weekend for me. Kitchen toaster was nasty and pans were horrible to cook in.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristopher T.

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

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A great week at the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second year to rent this cabin. Love the location and the layout. The dryer went out so that was a bummer and the kitchen is very poorly equipped but I remembered that and brought extra pots and kitchen items. Planning to rent the same place next year!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A great week at the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second year to rent this cabin. Love the location and the layout. The dryer went out so that was a bummer and the kitchen is very poorly equipped but I remembered that and brought extra pots and kitchen items. Planning to rent the same place next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Weekend get away with family

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: Overall experience was good. The weather was nice and spending time with family is always good. The cabin has a great view. It was Jeep weekend when I rented the cabin. The beach was packed. The only thing I didn't like was the crowd that set up on the beach in front of the cabin. If I rent this cabin again I will block the beach off in front of the cabin to avoid people jumping over the dunes to use the restroom and the loud music that I didn't understand. Memorial weekend is a better weekend to be at the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Happily ever after INDEED. ❤️

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: Family vacation including 2 two year old twin. We put a gate up at the stairs. A pool on the balcony. Then we extended our stay because it was the best vacation ever. The cabin is beautiful and very well maintained. We will be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

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

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