10/10 Excellent
Marie N.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Marie N.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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The Crab Shack. 360 degree views of Gulf and Bay. Pickleball! Across from beach!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bolivar Peninsula, TX
- Gilchrist Beach2 min walk
- Crystal Beach2 min walk
- High Island Beach8 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
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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.
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 - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
- Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
- Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
Restaurants
- Fantasea BBQ & Grill - 2 min drive
- Pop's Beach Boil - 14 min walk
- Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mariah S.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best Beach Trip
Mariah S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna T.
31 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Anna T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Travis B.
22 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and super clean!
Travis B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Donna Barnes Anthony
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
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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