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The Crab Shack. 360 degree views of Gulf and Bay. Pickleball! Across from beach!

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Wide open spaces!
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Gilchrist Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • High Island Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Crab Shack. 360 degree views of Gulf and Bay. Pickleball! Across from beach!

This cozy 2-1 beach cottage has views ofthe Gulf, Intracoastal Waterway, and sunsets over the East Bay! Coastal breezes, shade, or sun- your choice and all of it is a 3-minute stroll across to the beach. Pickleball court,Cornhole, Giant Jenga! Circular drive, plenty of parking for your boat! Wide open spaces-Almost 1/2 an acre with over 360 acres of Houston Audubon property behind the house. Gilchrist endof Bolivar Peninsula means easy access to Crystal Beach without the Crystal Beach crowds.

Property manager

Donna Barnes Anthony

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Port Bolivar

Port Bolivar is home to this cottage. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Pink Dolphin Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Gilchrist Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • High Island Beach - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 58 min drive - 42.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fantasea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Beach Boil - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crab Shack. 360 degree views of Gulf and Bay. Pickleball! Across from beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is The Crab Shack. 360 degree views of Gulf and Bay. Pickleball! Across from beach! located?

Situated in Port Bolivar, this cottage is steps away from Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. High Island Beach and Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Great location and super clean!

Great location with plenty to do for the whole family. Host was very responsive and willing to help with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Donna Barnes Anthony

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As life long Texans, our family has always enjoyed the Texas Coast. We love being able to share this with other families and hope they will make as many wonderful memories here as we have.

Why they chose this property

The Gilchrist end of Bolivar is quiet with easy access to Crystal Beach and Galveston.

What makes this property unique

In beach communities, houses often sit right next to one another. Our cottage sits on almost half an acre and is surrounded by open land. It is right across from the beach and has unobstructed views of the Gulf.

Languages:

English