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THE ARK ON CRYSTAL BEACH, spacious, well appointed home, close to the beach

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Private kitchen
Exterior
Dining
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 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
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach, while Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Texas Seaport Museum are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider Old Quarter Acoustic Café and Grand Galvez.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seawall Beach - 57 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Stewart Beach - 57 min drive - 34.5 km
  • East Beach - 59 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Pier 21 - 60 min drive - 35.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE ARK ON CRYSTAL BEACH, spacious, well appointed home, close to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THE ARK ON CRYSTAL BEACH, spacious, well appointed home, close to the beach?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE ARK ON CRYSTAL BEACH, spacious, well appointed home, close to the beach on Nov 22, 2026 start from $415, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE ARK ON CRYSTAL BEACH, spacious, well appointed home, close to the beach?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE ARK ON CRYSTAL BEACH, spacious, well appointed home, close to the beach?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Where is THE ARK ON CRYSTAL BEACH, spacious, well appointed home, close to the beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is 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 11.7 mi (18.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Had a GREAT 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: Dealing with Cobb was very easy. Had no problems with the staff.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Ark

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 cabin was great! It was large enough that everyone had enough space. There was 12 of us. It was clean and well organized. What you see in pictures was just how it was. We will definitely rent again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Girls 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: Cabin is in a great location close to beach and big store. Cabin was very clean and comfortable and just waiting for our arrival. Six others and I had a wonderful time and plenty space to spread out in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

LOVE This 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 have rented beach houses on Crystal Beach for 20 years and this by far has been our favorite. High ceilings, large bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and the perfect layout make it a real gem! Large upstairs deck with tons of seating including a shaded corner with couches and a spacious downstairs area with built in tables. Super convenient location close to the Big Store and restaurants and only a short walk or golf cart drive to the beach. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Loved that 2 of the rooms had attached Bathrooms for the adults and the middles rooms shared bathroom for the kids...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer fun on Boliver Peninsula!

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 second visit to the Ark was just as fun and enjoyable as the first! Beach house is large and laid out with guests in mind, both inside and out! Our 3 generation family enjoyed nightly meals in the spacious breakfast/dining area and well-equipped kitchen followed by family time in the large area below the home. Cobb ladies are always knowledgeable and pleasant and make the rental process a breeze!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

family vacation

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: We had a great time and loved the house and the location!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great summer getaway on Boliver Peninsula!

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: We had a great stay at The Ark! It was spacious both upstairs and down and met our needs to a tee. The kitchen was well stocked, bedrooms were a good size, and the extra 1/2 bath was perfect for our teenagers.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Ark

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: perfect for 3 singles who each wanted a bedroom and bathroom.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Home

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 is our second time to stay in this house for our annual couples retreat! Perfect home and very clean! This year, the only thing I would have requested was the Charcoal grill has holes in bottom. We would have brought our own if we have known ahead of time. Other than that, this house never disappoints! We will definitely be renting it for our 3rd annual retreat next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice Rental

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 cabin is very nice and clean. Plenty of room inside and outside to hang out. We would stay here again and highly recommend it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

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: The Ark on Crystal Beach has a very good flow to the house going from the bed rooms to the rest of the house. This house has been one of the most accommodating houses I have stayed in while renting. Under the beach house We had lots of room to park our vehicle’s and trailer’s. I recommend this house to anyone looking to stay at Crystal Beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our stay on the Ark

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 had a fabulous time. The Arm was awesome! The beds were very comfortable. I love it had large size beds, not twin or bunk beds.Would definitely stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Ark, Crystal Beach

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: Beautiful home, great vacation with family! Thank you!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

June 24-30

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: The Ark- awesome house!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home!

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 everything about the house! Wonderful deck and fully stocked kitchen! We stayed in the king bed room and the bed was super comfy! We will definitely stay here again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Friends Beach Reunion

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This cabin was gorgeous! The pictures do not do it justice. I felt it was one of the nicest cabins I have ever stayed in at Crystal Beach. My friends and I were thrilled with the set up and niceness of the cabin. The only thing that would make it better, would of course to be located closer to the beach, but it is not a bad walk.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Weekend Getaway

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 had a great weekend! The house was very comfortable and had a "homey" feel.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A week at the Ark

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Had a great vacation with four couples. The Ark had plenty of space, fresh and clean with lots of amenities. And we made use of the convenient cleaning station downstairs.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family Reunion

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 wonderful. We had plenty of room for our children and grandchildren. The only issue was the mosquitos. They were the worst I have ever seen them and it kept us from being outside much. I would definitely rent this house again and would recommend it.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful week

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 Ark is a gorgeous home with everything you could ask to have. Well stocked kitchen. Lovely furniture. Comfortable beds. Great floor plan. We had 4 generations for our stay and each family had their own room for privacy. The deck sitting area was really popular with the young adults once their kids were asleep. Short walk to the beach and easy with the collapsible wagon we brought. Great fun using BBQ on lower level with built in picnic table and chairs. Easy commute to Galveston for activities there. Definitely worth repeating.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Place even for just two days!

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: For lots of people of all ages this was perfect. Younger children were able to go to bed early while adults stayed up to visit. All beds were comfy, great porch area for sitting, eating and for kids playing when it rained.Just a short walk from the beach and so close to several restaurants, water slide, ferry, store. Hope we can stay a week next time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ark on Crystal Beach is a Vacation Heaven!!!

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 Ark on Crystal Beach made our weekend at GTD 2014 a very pleasurable experience. The ladies at Cobb are always very nice and helpful when it comes to any questions and concerns that you may have. This house is a wonderful escape and the pictures just do not do the justice this house deserves!! We already have it reserved for next year and look forward to another wonderful stay!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome cabin!

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: Beautiful cabin...Nicely decorated with all of the conveniences of home! Plenty of room for a large family to enjoy! No one was ready to leave...Can't wait to go again next year!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

August 2013

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 is a great house with all the amenities you need for a great vacation. We stayed here with our grown kids and their families... plenty of room for everyone. We caught 10 nice keeper trout one morning in the first cut on live croaker, when the surf was calm. We rented a kayak one day, and paddled our bait out about 250 yards.... Caught a 38" redfish. Released him. Great time was had by all! We would certainly stay here again!
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