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Surf Shak: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 8

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A living room with a red door, a blue sofa, a striped armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a surfboard decoration.
A room with a bed, a red table, a window with a view, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and wall decorations including a beach sign.
A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.4 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
    Close to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Bolivar Beaches
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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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. Galveston Ferry Terminal and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Ready for a night out? Consider nauti beaver hut and Old Quarter Acoustic Café. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • High Island Beach - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 27 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 28 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Shak: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf Shak: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 8?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Shak: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 8 on 30 Nov 2026 start from AU$760, 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 Surf Shak: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Surf Shak: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Surf Shak: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surf Shak: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 8 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gilchrist Beach and nauti beaver hut. High Island Beach is 10 mi (16.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house was easily accessible and convenient to the beach, pool, and our favorite restaurants. The views were wonderful and relaxing. We were surrounded by calm peaceful serenity. Thank you for our relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location for a family. Close to beach with a great view of the Gulf! I recommend taking advantage of the linen service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

We loved our stay here!

It was a comfy home and decorated so cute! The view was amazing! The big deck was great and walking distance from beach made it so much easier ecspecially with little ones. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you Cassandra. Please visit again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful view and location. Kitchen is tight if you do much cooking. There is no tub which was ok but inconvenient with a toddler. The second bedroom in a twin over queen bunk with a roll out twin which was confusing from the listing. There are NO blinds in part of the house which makes it quite hot during parts of the day. Not a good rental for a family of more than 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

House was beautiful and clean, neighbors were quiet and had a relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bday trip

Had a great time with no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean house. Beautiful view of the ocean. Excellent view of 4th of July fireworks. Easy check in just down the road. Stairs to wrap around porch we're not steep and difficult. Loved the place. Didn't have any problems with AC in July. Took barely a minute to the beach on a golf cart and it was maybe a 5 minute walk. Clean beach. Plenty of kitchen appliances and cutlery. Loved all the hoses up and downstairs to give a nice splash to stay cool. We loved this house and will hopefully be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Long, weekend

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: The house was exactly as described and provided a wonderful place to stay while visiting Crystal Beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Girl trip

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: Great vacation with my granddaughter. Love this cabin. It has a wonderful view. This is the cabin we stay in every time. Weather was good. A little windy, but the sun was out so the breeze kept us cool.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic time at "FANTASEA"

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 house was very nice ,clean amd perfect for our vacation. We come to crystal beach at least 3 times a year and love everything about it. The only thing I think I would change about this home is access to the swimming pool- it would be nice to use the pool after a long day of beach combing. ☺️ Thank you for a wonderful place for us to call " home" for a week !!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We picked this vacation home specifically because it had access to a swimming pool. But only after checking in and calling the management company did we find out the neighborhood pool is only available to homeowners, not vacation renters. Disappointing and misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Quiet, Humble Getaway

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: Annette's Funautical Fantasea is a no-frills beach house; however, the views and the wrap around porch are amazing. Interior is a bit dated but it's cozy and comfy with a huge table for family dinners and game nights. Note that this property does not have wi-fi, and guests are not able to access the community pool. Beach access is close and easy to reach on foot or with your golf cart. This house is in a quiet corner and was a great place to relax and enjoy the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First time renting a beach house and it was amazing!

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 family has always rented from Swedes a bunch of times over the years but this was my first Time to do it on my own with my own kids and we had the most amazing time! we did take advantage of the linen service and it was well worth not having to bring all of our own sheets and towels. our location was perfect and right next to the water, it only took us a few minutes to get down to the water and back. this house was also extremely close to every single thing you could possibly need from the big store to boba to stickers for your car to the beach! we will definitely be coming back!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach weekend

Very cute quiet and view is amazing for not being on the beach! When we arrived the floors were very dirty and dead bugs on the floors. But when I called they had someone over within 10 mins! I wish they would wash and give you the bath mats how they do the towels and sheets bc they were also very dirty at arrival. They do have a washer and dryer so that was nice! Blinds in the bathroom bc the ppl across the field can see you! You do have to pick up and drop off the key which is kinda annoying. They should have code lock and they also need a good deep cleaning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Surf Shack!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Quiet, Humble Getaway

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: Annette's Funautical Fantasea is a no-frills beach house; however, the views and the wrap around porch are amazing. Interior is a bit dated but it's cozy and comfy with a huge table for family dinners and game nights. Note that this property does not have wi-fi, and guests are not able to access the community pool. Beach access is close and easy to reach on foot or with your golf cart. This house is in a quiet corner and was a great place to relax and enjoy the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

December getaway

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: Wonderful as always
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quiet time by the ocean

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: We have always stayed in a Galveston. But it was much more relaxing at Crystal Beach. The house was perfect for us as a couple and great when friends came for the weekend. The 2 “masters” is hard to find but this worked well. We plan to come again. Loved The location and view
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Long, weekend

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: The house was exactly as described and provided a wonderful place to stay while visiting Crystal Beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My Peaceful Easy Feeling

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: This beach house is perfect for me and my sister. We come down twice a year and this is the beach house we always reserve. The view is excellent and the location is perfect. I have been renting from Swedes real estate since I was 25 years old and now I am 70. I’ve always been pleased through the years with whatever beach house that we have gotten each time and the staff has always been very nice and professional.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our vaca

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: Good have rented with swedes for over 20yrs
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house and location.

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 wife and I went there for our anniversary so we wanted a decent place. We were not disappointed. Also, there are other real estate rental companies there, but there has always been something a little more personal by Sweedes in handling renters. Only thing that the house lacks are some sort of shades to pull down over the many windows at night time for a little more privacy. But those same windows make for a great view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy Family

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: I was a bit leary when I saw the decore but the house was super clean, well stocked, brooms mops,ect. Really liked location and the modern appliances. Furniture was comfy, location was great. All the windows made for fantastic view. In fact we had a full moon on one side and a beautiful sunset on the other. Easy access to beach that was less populated than what we are used to. Definitely will stay at this same house again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A respite by the beach

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: Annette's Funautical Fantasea is conveniently accessible either from the Galveston Ferry terminal or by highway 83 coming from the east. It is a short walk to the beach which is visible from the living room and kitchen area. Great for viewing sunrise and the beginning of a new day. The rooms and beds are large and comfortable. Bring your own linens and towels to save $100. The kitchen appliances are dated bur functional. Importantly, the HVAC system works very well. On our visit, there weren't any dish sponges or soap, so I spent a few bucks and left them behind for the next guest. Likewise, be sure to bring your own hand and body wash and shampoo. This isn't like your typical hotel room! Anyway, the other amenities are great, including access to the community pool, kept very clean, that's about 100 yards to the west of the beach house. If you're looking for a great, quiet beach getaway, this is the place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quiet beach and subdivision

Rating Details: 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 was our 3rd stay at Annette's Funautical Fantasea and it did not disappoint. It backs up to a large field, has excellent views of the beach and is far from the crowds you typically find farther down towards Crystal Beach. Plenty of breathing room and privacy between next door cabins. Perfect for a max. of 4 guests with 2 private bedrooms. Colorful and cheerful. Swede's Realty was friendly and responsive as property managers.
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