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Abby Sands Castle - 2ND ROW - Great views, easy access to quiet beach, WIFI!

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A coastal building with multiple decks, a staircase, and a view of the ocean.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a desk, a chair, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a large island with bar stools.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Caplen, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Bolivar Beaches
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Stingaree Marina and Galveston Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Consider nauti beaver hut for a night out or Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary if you're travelling with kids. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including fishing, birdwatching and golfing.
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Map
Caplen, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • High Island Beach - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 23 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 33 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Abby Sands Castle - 2ND ROW - Great views, easy access to quiet beach, WIFI! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Abby Sands Castle - 2ND ROW - Great views, easy access to quiet beach, WIFI!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Abby Sands Castle - 2ND ROW - Great views, easy access to quiet beach, WIFI!?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Abby Sands Castle - 2ND ROW - Great views, easy access to quiet beach, WIFI!?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Abby Sands Castle - 2ND ROW - Great views, easy access to quiet beach, WIFI! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great stay. It was just me and my fur baby. I felt safe and comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the gulf was fantastic. Mt husband, dog, and I had a great time. Will book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was amazing. We had a great time and will for sure be returning again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet weekend

It was relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is in the perfect location for a quiet, laidback beach experience. It’s a few miles from stores, but we enjoyed that! The view from the balcony is beautiful! Just a very short walk to the water. The home was clean and had all the basic amenities we needed. Everything worked well and the furnishings were comfortable. We loved the gates on the decks to keep our kids and dog safe and contained. We took a fishing trip with Shark at the moon fishing charter and our son landed a big black tip shark! Such a wonderful vacation. We also loved the beach wheelchair we used from Sandlot Beach Rentals.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the location wonderful water view Great beach. Would love to rent this house again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

Our stay was short, but amazing. The house was very nice, close to the beach, and just all around beautiful. We enjoyed hanging out on the front porch and watching the waves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great 1st experience

Nice digs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Time!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent the week at Abby Sands Castle and had a wonderful time! The house had everything we needed to make our time there most enjoyable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to bring your family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Abby Sands is a great place to bring your family. The home was clean and welcoming on arrival. Everything is provided short of a short trip to the grocery store. Very close to the beach and not in a busy area, so there’s tons of room for your family to play and relax. I would definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Spot

House was very clean. Great spot to stay for our family; plenty of space in the bedrooms. The view from the top deck was great. Loved all of the deck seating! Easy golf cart ride back and forth from the beach to the house for the little ones! Outdoor shower was great to rinse off after the beach. Outdoor sink was a nice touch when grilling downstairs. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Abby Sands Castle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cobb Real Estate is the best. Abby Sands Castle is the best. Great view, short walk to beach and all you need for a great stay. Very nice to be able to use the upper deck.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved staying here!The house is small but spacious and accommodates a large group. There where just three of us. The beds where comfortable and the house was very clean! I loved walking downstairs to the beach in the morning. Would definitely recommend for a quiet family getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Million $$ View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family vacation kicking off 2023 Spring Break was fabulous. Not only was Abby Sand Castle everything we read about, clean, bright, comfortable, strong wi=fi but the view was amazing. We will always make this location our first choice.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great house.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: The house was great! Close to the beach, the view was beautiful! They had everything you needed, pans, blankets, washer, dryer, everything. The only bad thing I can say is that the bEd's are really uncomfortable, we woke up so early because we had body cramps from sleeping uncomfortable. Other than that, the house is great!!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Thank you for your review. We had not had any feedback regarding the beds before but are updating the bedding/beds. We try very hard to maintain our home so it is enjoyable for all of our guests! We appreciate the information.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Overall good house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was very clean. Mosquitoes got better on second day. Would recommend leaving more than 1/2 roll of toilet paper for 2 bathrooms. Know this is a drive on beach. Only had one incident of reckless driving but sheriff department took care of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice home but didn't like the "double-dip" on fees

Home was lovely, Cobb Realty was fine -- BUT thought I was renting from VRBO and the fees were included in the total price -which I am accustomed to. However; then I get an email saying I really rented from Cobb which required a ton of paperwork and additional fees.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

Great House, Bare Necessities

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Checkin was easy. House was clean but had a slight smell of mildew upon arrival. Opened the windows for a bit and it was all gone in no time. We noticed some items in the house seemed to be "glued back together" as a temporary fix - not sure if this was from management or previous renters.IMPORTANT: Basic necessities are NOT included such as toilet paper, hand soap, etc... This is not mentioned anywhere on VRBO but I was told it is mentioned somewhere on management's business website...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Good Visit During the Pandemic

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: First all the house is in a great location, close to the beach, walking distance. The house was stocked with everything we needed and enough space. It was nice and the porch outside was great for eating and enjoying the ocean. The part that we probably didn't like much and wish was mentioned prior to coming was you do not have access to 2nd floor of the house. It was never mentioned when we picked up the keys either and got all of the instructions. I think it's fine to not have access but at least communicate this. Then when we got there we had to place the sheets on the bed ourselves, kind of frustrating when you pay cleaning fees and arrive to the house and have to make your own bed before you even sleep in it. Another thing there was barely any soap left in the dispenser but they sure make sure to put the name of the house on it so you don't take it but don't take the time to refill it before the next guest arrive and the same goes for the toilet paper. Maybe they don't stock the toilet paper because when we arrived there was maybe 1/4 a roll left in both bathrooms when I felt there should have been full rolls left for our 6 day stay. We ran out by the next day and had to go buy some. If they don't stock it then again that should be communicated prior to arriving. Other than that we were able to cook and sleep well and enjoy the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, loved being close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Had fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Time!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent the week at Abby Sands Castle and had a wonderful time! The house had everything we needed to make our time there most enjoyable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house, rain or sunshine

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My second time to rent this property. Love the house and the location. It is very clean and has all needed for a great stay. A screen or storm door on the entry door would be a great addition.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We live the location of this house. Very reasonably priced and very well maintained!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Abby Sands

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Second time in this rental, love the house, location, its perfect.
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