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

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A two-story building with a covered porch and a balcony, surrounded by a grassy lawn.
A gated entrance with a notice sign, a security camera, and a view of a residential area with houses and a clear sky.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a garage.
A parking lot with cars and a building labeled 'DEWITT C. GREER'.
A residential area with colorful houses, a grassy lawn, and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • 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

  • Porch or lanai
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, nauti beaver hut
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Double 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

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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. Consider Grand Galvez for a night out or Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier if you're travelling with kids. 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
  • nauti beaver hut - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 56 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 57 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 59 min drive - 41.1 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
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬7 min walk

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 2 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 23 Oct 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 6 Jan 2027 start from £387, 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Much appreciated Rebecca! Hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for staying at the Turtle Shell. We are happy to have you and your family anytime! We're glad you stayed on the July 4th weekend because it's such a great place to see all the fireworks! We hope you had a relaxing time. Thank you again for your 5 star review! All the best, Ed & Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thanks so much for being our guest, Kristine! We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Hi Becky! Glad ya'll had a good time, sorry about the umbrellas and chairs, good point! We haven't been renting that long and your feedback definitely helps! We will get some for the guests to use in the future. Thanks for staying at Turtleshell!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
Thanks Chelsea! We're glad you had a great time and hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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