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Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub

Explore the area

Map
Crystal Beach, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 46 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • East Beach - 47 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 47 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 56 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 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.

TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift!

Charming beach cottage with a Hot Tub & Cargo Lift. Turtle Shell is the perfect home to make memories on the beach. Located on a large lot with plenty of space to play and a downstairs covered patio/driveway with WIFI and Bluetooth, BBQ Grill, Tiki Picnic Table, outdoor lighting and games. You’ll have direct access to the beach with a short walk or drive to the beach. Many restaurants and grocery shopping are within a mile. A Hot Tub agreement will be provided, and all guests will be asked to sign it.

We have an amazing set up with an open concept and a separate game room with mini-fridge, Smart TV and pull-out couch. (So, the kids can watch their own movies!) Sleeps 8 max. Enjoy your own Smart TV in the bedrooms and living room including Roku and free YouTube TV.

We have a laid-back beach haven that everyone can enjoy, and we make sure our guests are taken care of by providing linens, towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, laundry detergent, dish soap and dishwasher pods. We just want you to bring your vacation gear, food and drinks and your beach attitude! Turtle Shell is well equipped with everything you need including the use of the fully equipped kitchen to cook a delicious meal. We have a Microwave, SS Refrigerator, Electric Range, dishwasher, coffee maker, Keurig, Toaster, Blender, washer and dryer.

Guests will be given a 4-digit lock code prior to arrival for contactless check-in. You can park on the beach (with a $10 parking sticker). Golf cart rentals are available as well. If you would like to rent a golf cart, we recommend you do so as soon as possible! The nearby golf cart rental companies tend to get booked quickly. If you would like assistance in obtaining contact information for the rental companies nearby, don’t hesitate to reach out and ask.

PETS: Dogs only. An additional $75 will be added if bringing a pet. Two dogs are our limit. No dangerous breeds. Pet must be 50lbs or under. No Cats.

Property manager

Ed Horton

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please indicate if you’re bringing a dog

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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Turtleshell 4 Min Walk To
Turtleshellcrystal Beach4 min Walk to Beach
Turtleshell 4-min Walk to Beach Port Bolivar
Turtleshell 4-min Walk to Beach Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift! to the airport?

This vacation home is 52.6 mi (88-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 8.8 mi (12-min drive) from Gilchrist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift! to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Port Bolivar.

TurtleShell - Hot Tub-Walk to Crystal Beach - Cargo Lift! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place great location

Had a great stay, good location. Only issue was the door code was not what was told. Had to contact host at midnight, I felt terrible for waking her up but she got us in quickly. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy weekend

Check in was easy...the lift was handy...beach access was good. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaydee A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Weekend Getaway

This property was exactly as it was shown in the listing and was perfect for our extended weekend away. Easy access to the beach, to stores, to the highway, etc. Couldn't have asked for a better weekend and a way to close out our summer. So good that we are planning to return multiple times this coming year. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

All very good

Enjoy our stay. Everything was very good!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz & Mark M., Bryan, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay!

The porch and outside shower were really nice. The house supplied all of our needs and more. It was nice to have a second living/bedroom with a tv. We especially liked the close access to the beach without having to cross a highway. I would rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter Fun!

The house was so beautiful and the perfect size. My boyfriend and I came for an Easter get away with our 2 dogs and it was perfect! So close to the beach and the house was the perfect size.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend getaway

Just what our family needed for a quick weekend away. The teen enjoyed having her own space in the second living area with tv and sofa. Elevator was a nice perk to bring our belongings up to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

mariana t., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable house

Turtle Shell is a lovely house for a weekend, clean and well located. The beach can get a bit crowded with trucks and golf cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dusty B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property, perfect location

We spent what turned out to be a rather cold spring break here. The house was great and close enough to the beach for ease, but far enough to feel more secluded. It was clean with adequate amenities to cook basic meals. Enough room to not argue over what to watch on TV and some fun games to play. We definitely recommend renting the golf cart, it was great to drive on the beach. Also highly recommend Jose's Cantina for dinner!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

We had a blast at the Turtle Shell! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We rented a golf cart (I recommend everyone do that, it was a BLAST) it was close to the beach, close to stores, and we even found a local restaurant to eat at our last night. Thank you so much again, we can't wait to get back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittani S., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great location, great layout and perfect amenities! Everything was super clean, and just as pictured. 5 stars across the board!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, clean, quiet retreat

The house was clean and nice - very simple. Just a short walk to the beach. We flew to TX for a concert and then drove to crystal beach for a few days, if you’re traveling from out of town there isn’t beach gear to use like chairs, umbrella, etc. not the owner’s fault by any means. I should’ve asked those questions prior to booking. If we were more local and could drive and bring our own beach gear we’d stay again - but likely to stay somewhere that includes umbrellas, chairs, golf carts etc. especially if we bring our family. We bought a cheap umbrella at the local store but would’ve preferred not to. Other than that the house was in a nice quiet neighborhood and we enjoyed our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very happy with our stay! We wished we could have stayed longer!

Great location in comparison to the beach, stores, and restaurants! Our only complaints are we could not locate the remote to the TV in the bedroom and the fan would not stay on without the light. Everything else was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea O., Anna, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Beach House

We really loved everything about The Turtle Shell. The house is very close to the beach and in a great neighborhood. The booking process was easy and when we arrived to the house, everything was easy to access and the house was very clean. The beds are super comfy and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook with. Crystal beach is the perfect Texas beach getaway. We love the fact you can drive your vehicle or golf cart directly on the beach. It’s not to crowded either. Our young child and our adult child both found plenty of fun activities for all! We will be back to The Turtle Shell soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal Beach stay

We would definitely stay again! The house was perfect and close to the beach. We had everything we needed for our stay. Very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turtle gem

This cozy home by the beach is simply amazing! Host is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021