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Charming Beach Cottage! Dogs Ok. Hot Tub, Cargo Lift, one mile to the Beach.

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Exterior of the Turtle Shell. Hot tub, patio, Tiki, Grill.
Plenty of room for the kids to play. We don't have a fenced yard.
Driveway has plenty of parking for up to 6 vehicles.
Bird's Eye View showing we're less than a mile from the beach.
Easy walk straight to the beach!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 797.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Beach Cottage! Dogs Ok. Hot Tub, Cargo Lift, one mile to the Beach.

Charming beach cottage with a Hot Tub & Cargo Lift. Turtle Shell is the perfect home to make memories. Located on a large lot with plenty of space to play and a downstairs covered patio with a driveway that accommodates six vehicles. We have a hot and cold outdoor shower which is great for rinsing off the sand.

Spend your days at the beach and your nights in the Hot Tub. We have outdoor Bluetooth speakers so you can listen to your tunes, or watch your sports and movies. (Log into your Netflix or other apps.) Charcoal BBQ Grill, Tiki Picnic Table, Outdoor night Lighting, Large seating areas on the patio. Corn Hole, Darts, and other games. You’ll have direct access to the beach with a short walk or drive to the beach. (Our photos show you an aerial view of the house to the beach.) Many excellent restaurants and grocery shopping are within a mile. We are located in a very quiet subdivision with direct access to the beach.

We have an amazing set up with an open concept and a separate game room with mini-fridge, Smart TV and pull-out couch. Enjoy TV in the bedrooms, living room and game room. We have a DVD player and DVD's for your pleasure too. We have a laid-back beach haven that everyone can enjoy, and we make sure our guests are taken care of by providing linens, towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, laundry detergent, dish soap and dishwasher pods.

We just want you to bring your vacation gear, food and drinks and your beach attitude! Bring your Yeti to keep your drink cold. Turtle Shell is well equipped with everything you need including the use of the fully equipped kitchen. We have a Microwave, SS Refrigerator with filtered water and ice maker, Electric Range, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, Keurig, Toaster, Blender, washer and dryer.

Guests will be given a 4-digit lock code prior to arrival for contactless check-in. You can park on the beach (with a $10 yearly parking sticker). They will come by and you can purchase the sticker or they are for sale at many of the local shops!

Golf cart rentals are available as well. If you would like to rent a golf cart, we recommend you do so as soon as possible! The nearby golf cart rental companies tend to get booked quickly. If you would like assistance in obtaining contact information for the rental companies nearby, don’t hesitate to reach out and ask.

PETS: One Dog is the limit. No cats. An additional $75 will be added if bringing a pet. Pets must be housebroken. No dangerous breeds. Pet must be 50 lbs or under. Please note that we do not have a fenced yard. A Hot Tub & Pet Agreement will be required to sign to complete your booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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)
Please indicate if you’re bringing a dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Hot Tub Cover must be put on after each use. You must follow all the Hot Tub safety rules. After 11:00 p.m. please don't get too loud.
You can have 1 dog for $75 fee. Must dispose of pet waste. Our cleaning crew charges for hair removal. We don't have a fenced yard.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Travelling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Haunted Mayfield Manor. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 47 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 47 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 48 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 52 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beach Cottage! Dogs Ok. Hot Tub, Cargo Lift, one mile to the Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Beach Cottage! Dogs Ok. Hot Tub, Cargo Lift, one mile to the Beach.?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Beach Cottage! Dogs Ok. Hot Tub, Cargo Lift, one mile to the Beach. on 27 May 2026 start from AU$313, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Beach Cottage! Dogs Ok. Hot Tub, Cargo Lift, one mile to the Beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Beach Cottage! Dogs Ok. Hot Tub, Cargo Lift, one mile to the Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beach Cottage! Dogs Ok. Hot Tub, Cargo Lift, one mile to the Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Beach Cottage! Dogs Ok. Hot Tub, Cargo Lift, one mile to the Beach. located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located by the sea, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches. Fort Travis Seashore Park is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi F.

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

Easy weekend

Check in was easy...the lift was handy...beach access was good. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciated the lift! The hot tub is a nice touch and the location is perfect. A few blocks from the beach and a short trip to town for necessities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Awesome Family Getaway

We enjoyed our stay here! The place was as pictured! It was conveniently located near the beach. The home was practical for families. The property owners are GREAT at communicating with giests. I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for a spot to rent on the island!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Crystal Beach stay

We would definitely stay again! The house was perfect and close to the beach. We had everything we needed for our stay. Very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

All very good

Enjoy our stay. Everything was very good!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Easter Fun!

The house was so beautiful and the perfect size. My boyfriend and I came for an Easter get away with our 2 dogs and it was perfect! So close to the beach and the house was the perfect size.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaydee A.

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

Awesome

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy K.

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

Long Weekend Getaway

This property was exactly as it was shown in the listing and was perfect for our extended weekend away. Easy access to the beach, to stores, to the highway, etc. Couldn't have asked for a better weekend and a way to close out our summer. So good that we are planning to return multiple times this coming year. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz & Mark M.

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

Great Place to Stay!

The porch and outside shower were really nice. The house supplied all of our needs and more. It was nice to have a second living/bedroom with a tv. We especially liked the close access to the beach without having to cross a highway. I would rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great place great location

Had a great stay, good location. Only issue was the door code was not what was told. Had to contact host at midnight, I felt terrible for waking her up but she got us in quickly. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G.

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

Turtle gem

This cozy home by the beach is simply amazing! Host is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

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

Nice, clean, quiet retreat

The house was clean and nice - very simple. Just a short walk to the beach. We flew to TX for a concert and then drove to crystal beach for a few days, if you’re traveling from out of town there isn’t beach gear to use like chairs, umbrella, etc. not the owner’s fault by any means. I should’ve asked those questions prior to booking. If we were more local and could drive and bring our own beach gear we’d stay again - but likely to stay somewhere that includes umbrellas, chairs, golf carts etc. especially if we bring our family. We bought a cheap umbrella at the local store but would’ve preferred not to. Other than that the house was in a nice quiet neighborhood and we enjoyed our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Family weekend getaway

Just what our family needed for a quick weekend away. The teen enjoyed having her own space in the second living area with tv and sofa. Elevator was a nice perk to bring our belongings up to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mariana t.

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

Comfortable house

Turtle Shell is a lovely house for a weekend, clean and well located. The beach can get a bit crowded with trucks and golf cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dusty B.

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

Great property, perfect location

We spent what turned out to be a rather cold spring break here. The house was great and close enough to the beach for ease, but far enough to feel more secluded. It was clean with adequate amenities to cook basic meals. Enough room to not argue over what to watch on TV and some fun games to play. We definitely recommend renting the golf cart, it was great to drive on the beach. Also highly recommend Jose's Cantina for dinner!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh M.

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

Amazing Stay

We had a blast at the Turtle Shell! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We rented a golf cart (I recommend everyone do that, it was a BLAST) it was close to the beach, close to stores, and we even found a local restaurant to eat at our last night. Thank you so much again, we can't wait to get back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittani S.

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

Perfect

Great location, great layout and perfect amenities! Everything was super clean, and just as pictured. 5 stars across the board!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

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

Very happy with our stay! We wished we could have stayed longer!

Great location in comparison to the beach, stores, and restaurants! Our only complaints are we could not locate the remote to the TV in the bedroom and the fan would not stay on without the light. Everything else was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea O.

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

The Perfect Beach House

We really loved everything about The Turtle Shell. The house is very close to the beach and in a great neighborhood. The booking process was easy and when we arrived to the house, everything was easy to access and the house was very clean. The beds are super comfy and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook with. Crystal beach is the perfect Texas beach getaway. We love the fact you can drive your vehicle or golf cart directly on the beach. It’s not to crowded either. Our young child and our adult child both found plenty of fun activities for all! We will be back to The Turtle Shell soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ed Horton

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We live in the DFW area. We love coming to the beach house to relax and feel the sand in our toes. We love sharing our beach house with others so they can enjoy it too.

Why they chose this property

We love this quiet neighborhood, and many owners live in the subdivision. Emerald Beach 2 is one of the most desired neighborhoods. Our house is a short walk to the beach. We also love driving our vehicle and parking on the beach; set up your canopy, turn on your tunes and stay the day.

What makes this property unique

Our property with a Hot Tub has plenty of room for the kids to play games while the adults cook out on the BBQ grill, listening to your music on our blue tooth speakers and our outdoor hot and cold shower makes it easy rinse off the sand. Our Cargo Lift is wonderful for carrying up your groceries and luggage. This is not for Humans.

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