HAKUNA MATATA- LARGE BEACHFRONT - OUTDOOR KITCHEN - SLEEPS 30! - Crystal Beach

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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 30353 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Crystal Beach, Texas

Bolivar Peninsula1 min walk
Crystal Beach Beaches1 min walk
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal82 min drive
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

3 Queen Beds and 3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

HAKUNA MATATA- LARGE BEACHFRONT - OUTDOOR KITCHEN - SLEEPS 30!

This MASSIVE beachfront home is the perfect venue for your trip, whether a wedding, family reunion, or retreat. The nearly 4000 square foot home features 6 bedrooms and 4 FULL baths, wet bars, a pool table, an outdoor grilling kitchen and bar, and 3,000+ square feet of an ocean-view deck.
This is one of the biggest rentals on the entire peninsula.
It easily and comfortably sleeps 30 people - while still offering plenty of room to entertain and lounge.
The house is fully filled with Smart ROKU TVs for Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Pandora, etc ready for you to log into with personal subscriptions.
There’s a full-size pool table that is a guest favorite. There are 3 family rooms, two downstairs and one upstairs, so you can spread out with plenty of privacy.
The home offers 3 wet bars, including one upstairs, one on the main floor, and even one outside near the charcoal grilling station.
Outside is an epic stainless steel kitchen and BBQ area with a full wet bar, so you can grill, drink, and enjoy the breathtaking view of the ocean all at the same time.
Walk or drive a golf cart or ATV to the beach right in front of the house. The rear and front decks allow your guests to enjoy sunrise and sunset, right on the ocean.
The deck on the first floor is covered, meaning you can enjoy the outdoors regardless of weather, providing additional peace of mind that your event will be a hit.
There are also two full-size refrigerators for large groups, as well as an upper economy fridge for your guests’ convenience.
Gas stove for the Chef, Dishwasher, Ceiling Fans, Faux Fireplace, Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Porch Swing, Picnic Table, Deck Chairs, Outdoor shower AND yes, beach front! Massive parking for any occasion and extremely large yard for a private wedding beach side!
This property is called the Hakuna Matata because it’s the perfect place to forget your worries while making unforgettable memories in one of the most incredible homes in the entire peninsula!

Small dogs allowed with pet fee. All Swede’s Real Estate vacation rentals are NON-SMOKING properties.

**Please remember that there is a 3 night minimum during the off season.**

Property manager

Swedes Real Estate

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 4:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach Beaches. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Crystal Beach, Texas

What's nearby

Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
Crystal Beach Beaches - 1 min walk
East Beach - 47 min drive
Galveston Seawall - 51 min drive
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 82 min drive

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - 8 min drive
Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 5 min drive
Nauti Beaver Hut - 6 min drive
Dannay Donuts - 4 min drive
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HAKUNA MATATA- LARGE BEACHFRONT - OUTDOOR KITCHEN - SLEEPS 30! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HAKUNA MATATA- LARGE BEACHFRONT - OUTDOOR KITCHEN - SLEEPS 30!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HAKUNA MATATA- LARGE BEACHFRONT - OUTDOOR KITCHEN - SLEEPS 30!?

Checkout is at 4:00 PM.

Where is HAKUNA MATATA- LARGE BEACHFRONT - OUTDOOR KITCHEN - SLEEPS 30! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is steps away from Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach Beaches. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

7.8

Good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

Marni U.

9 August 2023

Wedding weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: Overall beautiful. The house has not been cleaned prior to our arrival however when I called Swede’s they promptly sent a cleaning crew.

6/10 Okay

Jonathan B.

31 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ok

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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8/10 Good

Donna W.

19 July 2023

Pleasant Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: We had a great time, other than the heat. The house was nice and roomy. The ONLY complaints was the horrible animal pee smell in the stairway and the dated and stained upstairs furniture. I understand this is pet friendly, but for those of us whose pet is TRULY trained, it was pretty rough having to smell that. I did call Swedes and they came almost immediately to spray the carpet down with febreeze, left 3 full bottles, and returned with refills for the plug-ins. My biggest issue with this is that we paid a 125 pet why doesn't the owner use that money to clean the carpet? I feel like that was a rip off, as we made sure our pet was clean and potty trained. oh, and the pool table could REALLY use some new sticks, as only 2 are not broken, and one of those basically doesn't have a tip on it. Did see about 4-5 more sticks that were all broken. The lot out front was nice for the kids to play in. Overall, we enjoyed our visit. Probably wouldn't stay here again, unless updated and cleaned, but will definitely rent from Swedes again!! PS...also could use a pet gate for the stairs, especially since the live in, very close neighbors have 7 boxers that don't like other animals.

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

31 May 2023

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

Summer vacation

Our group had 4 families total, 8 adults and 17 kids. We had more than enough room in this spacious home. Our beach view and access were wonderful. Our only recommendation would be cooking utensils, pots/pans, bowls large enough to accommodate 30 people (total house capacity). It would have made it much easier on guests preparing meals in the home. Also, the house has a million dollar view of the ocean, the windows facing the beach could use a good cleaning for that first view wow factor. Overall we were very satisfied.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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2/10 Terrible

Mona P.

26 September 2022

Hakuna Matata Stay Disappointing

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Our 6 months of planning for a vacation including 5 branches of the family resulted in unnecessary stress and disappointment rather than all fun and relaxation as advertised for a property set to accommodate 30 people for a significant cost. Unfortunately the house is in need of extermination, deep cleaning, repairs, and furniture/appliance replacement. Even after walking the property 2 weeks in advance and providing several inputs, we still had issues - rotten/standing water in dishwasher, dirty cabinets, countertops, and refrigerator, molded coffee grounds left in coffee pot, 10+ burned out light bulbs, outdoor grill does not heat up enough to cook on, and bed bugs found in back bedroom. Also during the rain on Saturday, water came in all main floor windows, resulting us placing containers to catch it and then cleaning up the mess to prevent more damage. We were offered the option to leave, not relocate, after our first night for a full refund, but after the money spent on food and necessities for the trip, and the gathering of 25+ family members, we didn't see this as an acceptable option. Once the trip was over, the owner simply provided a refund for 1 day. We've rented from Swede's before, dating back to the 80's and this is the first time we have had this type of experience.