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

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10121.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

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 brown couch and matching 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
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Corpus Christi

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Padre Island, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach. Texas Sealife Center and Funtrackers Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Corpus Christi, TX

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • JP Luby Surf Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Packery Channel - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone located?

Located in Padre Island, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Whitecap Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Padre Balli Park and North Padre Island Beach. Bob Hall Pier and Texas Sealife Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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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

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

The crab shack
Loved it !! Perfect place to have a vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

David C.

Beach vacation
Good location to beach, staff quick to reply and helpful. Easy to get to. Private parking for this condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Birthday vacay
The crab shack was clean and very cute! The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of bath towels and they also provided lots of beach towels . It was right next to the pool and right across from the beach! There are no beach chairs though so bring your own.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tony H., Doland, SD

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Walking distance to gulf.
Nice property. Nice quiet location within walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

CrabShack
Location to brash and the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Very nice
Loved the living/kitchen area! Perfect for 3 couples. The back patio is by the pool. We pretty much stayed by or in the pool. Can’t wait to go again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ken C.

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

8/10 Good

Dee F.

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

Cheryl P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
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
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Perfect property!
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: Renting and accessing the Crab Shack was unbelievably simple! The access code made "checking in" really easy, we could literally walk outside and go jump in the pool, and the beach was less than 5 minutes away. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The only thing I would recommend is that you bring plenty of bug spray!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good

Deborah G.

Crab Shack
Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Townhouse was clean for the most part. Ceiling fans needed cleaning and trundle bed had not been changed from previous renters. Two easy fixes. Property was a good size, but sleeps 9 not 10 (unless they are counting the couch (not a sofa bed). Nice location right off the pool and 1/4 mile to beach parking/access). Overall a great stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Shawna H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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6/10 Okay

Elise L.

Wouldn't recommend
Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a good time at this rental but I would not recommend it due to the low standard of cleanliness. It was sub par by any standard but definitely during this time with the pandemic I wouldn't expected more attention towards making sure everything was clean. The floors were dirty, the towels in the bathroom cabinet were clean but still damp, and there was sand in the beds. The location was good but next time I will stay somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verna G.

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

8/10 Good

Laura Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We enjoyed the location and the property. The bedrooms were slightly smaller than we expected but still worked well for two families with a small toddler each. The AC struggled to cool off the upstairs. We luckily found a box fan in one of the closets that helped circulate air, but it meant we all had to leave our bedrooms door open which was a little tricky with sleeping toddlers. The location was extremely convenient. The back porch opened up directly to the pool which made afternoons with the kids very easy. The condo had everything you could need! We were very happy with the accommodations. Our only complaints were the AC not easily cooling the top floor and the noise from neighboring condos. Not sure if it was just the weekend we went but there were people at the pool late at night and the neighbors that shared a wall with us had a loud party one night. We did contact the property manager and I assume it was resolved since we the music did eventually stop. If you want easy access to the beach and condo pools, this place was great! Unfortunately for us, the neighbors were not so great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Rachelle C.

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

Catherine T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R., Pearland, TX

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Trip 2022
Thanks for a stress free experience !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Kathrin B.

Walking distance to Beach
Our only complaint was that the pool was not heated which would have been nice for the freakishly cold TX weather we experienced for spring break and the upstairs had a bit of an odd smell. Other than that, the beds were comfortable (important to use as we've stayed elsewhere in the vicinity with terrible mattresses), and the bunk bed was amazing for our kids. We loved that there was a table to sit down for meals as a family as well. The walking distance was decent. It gave us a chance to stretch our legs and get some bonus activity in as we walked to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher C.

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

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