Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12156.1 sq m

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Parking available
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Pet-friendly
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Crystal Beach, Texas

Crystal Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Stingaree Marina
‪3 min drive‬
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
‪49 min drive‬
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This beautiful beachfront, 3 bedroom, 2 bath house is located only a few steps from the beach. Step outside on the furnished deck and enjoy amazing sunrises with your morning coffee - you'll fall in love with the views! In the evening, it's a great place to share memories of the day while watching the stars.

Featuring a spacious living area and kitchen, this house is a must for your family vacation. The living room has cozy seating, and a smart TV with DVD player. You'll find everything you need to prepare your favorite meals or just a quick snack in the kitchen, including a regular drip coffee maker and blender. For your convenience, there is a washer and dryer on the premises, and high speed internet is available.

With over 1600 square feet, the home easily sleeps 12. The primary suite has a king bed and an ensuite bathroom with a garden tub and walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms on the opposite side of the house have 2 full size beds each, separated by a full bath.

Underneath the house, in the shade, there is a bar area where you can relax with your family and friends around the picnic table, while you barbecue on the charcoal grill. The outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off the sand after a day at the beach!
You will love the location and layout of this house, and will want to stay at Happily Ever After again and again.

Need more space for family gatherings or events? Right behind is a 2nd row home with an incredible mezzanine/social deck (and view) - Peace, Love, & Sandy Feet, also available for rental through Swedes.

Small dogs (under 35 pounds) are allowed with a pet fee. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.
The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).

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Swedes Real Estate

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Pier 21 Theater and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Travis Seashore Park and East End Historic District. Haunted Mayfield Manor and Galveston Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Crystal Beach, Texas

What's nearby

Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Stingaree Marina - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 49 min drive - 31.2 km
Port of Galveston - 49 min drive - 31.5 km
Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬5 min drive
‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬7 min drive
‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happily Ever After: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crystal Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

8.8

Excellent

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

4 December 2024

Mini trip

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: The time there was good with no issues

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10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

3 December 2024

Mini trip

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10/10 Excellent

14 May 2024

Happily Ever After

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8/10 Good

Ann P.

24 April 2024

Nice place

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Katy, TX

17 April 2024

Great rental with a good price!

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Our family loves renting from Swedes. Good house for families with kids and very close to the beach.

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8/10 Good

Woodie L.

28 October 2023

Late September

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good

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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

1 October 2023

Another Great Vacation

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Tenaha, TX

27 September 2023

Happily ever after

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: Great location with the beach be so close. It’s pet friendly which is why we chose it. We have stayed in this particular home several times.Large kitchen and nice master bedroom and bathroom with large soaking tub, which is nice after a long day on the beach ! Swedes is the only people we have used through the years and wouldn’t use anyone else ! They always treat you right.We have also stayed in its twin sister house “ once upon a time “ and it’s just as nice ! Anyone would love their stay in either one !

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10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

4 August 2023

Great vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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8/10 Good

19 July 2023

Happily ever after

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6/10 Okay

Andrew M.

21 June 2023

Pictures need to be updated. It looks nothing like the pictures.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very 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: It was impressively close to the water, and we enjoyed just walking down to the water. That being said, The home is in poor condition. When we arrived the bottom sash on two windows were loose and laying in the open position. The entire floor has weak spots and the stickers in the carpet will wake you up in the morning. All the dishes had to be rewashed before use. Nobody would expect chef style cookware but whoever purchased these pans should be forced to cook on them. The owners need to spend a little time on this property.

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10/10 Excellent

Angie A.

14 June 2023

Great family getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: We enjoyed our time at Happily Ever After. The location was absolutely perfect. The house could use a little attention to details in cleaning. The kitchen faucet did not work well, and only a trickle of water flowed out. They said a part would have to be ordered so we just dealt with that. Overall it was a great stay and the location and view were worth it! We would stay again!

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10/10 Excellent

8 June 2023

Great week

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

2 June 2023

Great trip

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4/10 Poor

Tammy d.

30 October 2022

Not Happily Ever After

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I rented the cabin for our family to celebrate my husbands birthday. I should have been warned when we walked into the cabin and there were 2 dead roaches in the kitchen and 4-5 roach baits on the floor. While we were unpacking things in the kitchen a roach ran across the counter. Then about an hour later we killed one crawling up the wall. Called the office but they were already closed. I emailed them. That night while my granddaughter was in bed on her phone she felt something on her had and flung it off. It was a roach!!! Needless to say we were uneasy sleeping that night. The next morning the office contacted me. The were apologetic and said something about the time of year as if that explained it. Also said they were on a quarterly contract with exterminator. She said we had two options: 1)she could call an exterminator to come spray, but we would have to remove all of our personal belongings until they had completed spraying the cabin and then we could return our belongings or 2) she could send over some roach spray. We certainly didn't want to spend time/energy packing everything back up and hauling it downstairs and then hauling it back upstairs later and unpacking again! My husband told me to tell her to bring Bengal spray because that would have the best results. We went out on the beach to enjoy the excellent weather and when we got back to the cabin they had left 3 cans of an off brand of roach spray. My husband sprayed and we went out to enjoy the rest of the day. That evening after it got dark we were in the living area playing games with our grandchildren when another roach crawled out from under the couch across the floor. and later a huge one was crawling on the refrigerator. There was also a small one in the shower. I was so frustrated and disgusted by this point! I could overlook one, maybe two, but this was ridiculous!! It ruined the weekend for me. Kitchen toaster was nasty and pans were horrible to cook in.

8/10 Good

Kristopher T.

16 October 2022

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

Good get away

Good place to stay and get away, the house up keep could be better, the wifi couldn't connect and we saw Roaches in the house. Other then that we had a good time.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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8/10 Good

19 July 2022

A great week at the beach

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: This is our second year to rent this cabin. Love the location and the layout. The dryer went out so that was a bummer and the kitchen is very poorly equipped but I remembered that and brought extra pots and kitchen items. Planning to rent the same place next year!

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8/10 Good

13 July 2022

A great week at the beach

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10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

8 June 2022

Weekend get away with 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: Overall experience was good. The weather was nice and spending time with family is always good. The cabin has a great view. It was Jeep weekend when I rented the cabin. The beach was packed. The only thing I didn't like was the crowd that set up on the beach in front of the cabin. If I rent this cabin again I will block the beach off in front of the cabin to avoid people jumping over the dunes to use the restroom and the loud music that I didn't understand. Memorial weekend is a better weekend to be at the beach.

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10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

14 May 2022

Happily ever after INDEED. ❤️

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Family vacation including 2 two year old twin. We put a gate up at the stairs. A pool on the balcony. Then we extended our stay because it was the best vacation ever. The cabin is beautiful and very well maintained. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

1 May 2022

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

Great!!

This place ended up being better than the photos, it’s almost directly on the beach, everything worked fine and there was plenty of room for all 12 of us! The kids had a great time. I would recommend bringing a larger baby gate for the stairs if you have younger kids that was the only issue the stairs are steep and we had to make sure the babies weren’t going to fall, not the hosts fault though!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Liliya L.

13 December 2020

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed ever after

Great location, the only reason for the 2 star rating. Place was dirty, bedding was filthy, pillows torn and mattresses stained, no mattress protectors, coffee pot was cracked, bath matts dirty, cockroaches in the kitchen and living room, slow spotty internet. Basic necessities, like dish soap, were missing. There was even graffiti on the dirty carpet. Pots and pans were barely useable. During a pandemic this is not an acceptable condition for a rental to be in. Also, arrived to a broken sewage pump which needed some smelly repairs. We would not stay again. Be ware they will nickel and dime you for every little thing.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Vikki C., Houston, Texas

31 August 2018

Great location

Our family enjoyed this beach house a lot. House is in great condition and well maintained. Loved sitting on the balcony and having the beach directly in front of us. Only reason I didn’t give it a 5 Star is because we paid quite a bit for this house and there was a long list of cleaning that we had to do before we left. We also paid for linens and had to make our own beds when we got there. Also felt like the comforters were not freshly cleaned. But the house itself was beautiful and location was awesome!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

19 May 2018

Absolutely Amazing !!

Happily Everafter beach house was amazing. So amazing that I’m going to request the same one everytime I book our getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

17 April 2018

Wonderful Time!

Our family of 8 enjoyed the stay tremendously! The home was open and spacious, and very clean. We brought food and enjoyed cooking in the large, spacious kitchen. The washer and dryer were invaluable in keeping clothes clean after playing at the beach. The Master bed was extremely comfortable memory foam king bed. Both bathrooms were large, spacious and very nice. The full beds were great for kids, but could be small for extra adults. And best of all, the view from the porch is outstanding! Plan staying here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

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