Crystal Beach, Texas
Papa Ric's Happy Place
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Find your happy place under the sun at this incredible Crystal Beach home! Boasting glittering gulf views and an ideal location just steps from the sand, this dreamy retreat is primed for carefree coastal living. A waterfront lawn deck offers sun-soaked lounging, while the shaded patio beneath the house offers a breezy spot for alfresco dining. There's even a gas grill provided for home cookouts. The main deck features covered and open-air seating areas. Anglers in the group can fish directly from the surf or book one of the many local charter services for off-shore excursions. When you want a break from the beach, cruise down to Fort Travis Park to tour the fort and learn about the area's military history. From there, you can catch the ferry over to Galveston. After the day's adventures, rinse off in the home's handy outdoor shower.
The living room welcomes indoor downtime with plush seating and a smart TV. The bonus room can double as a happy hour lounge or a daytime office, with features including a foosball table, patio sofas, and a built-in desk. Plan and prepare family-style meals with ease in the well-appointed stainless steel kitchen. A wet bar is equipped in the dining area for added convenience. Home essentials include central air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a private washer/dryer.
THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services are available with guests’ own account(s).
The fireplace is not operational.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the nightly pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting "Yes" to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The nightly fee ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Decent looking compared to all the others around(they are more up-to-date). Quick walk to the beach (beach access was rough with thick layers of sand). A few issues that need to be fixed. The cabinet where the pots and pans go was broken when we arrived. They have lots of plug-ins around the house (the one in the king size room was broken when we arrived). TV has weird dots on it and did not work for cable, had to use streaming services (which they had). Bathrooms are very small, hard to properly shower 9 people in a timely manner. Couch and loveseat very uncomfortable. Little swivel seat most comfortable. Not enough towels for everybody to have one for themselves. I have also never stayed somewhere you are expected to tear down your own bed or detail clean (tear down bed, put towels and bedding in a specific spot in the house, and sweep/vacuum) before, so that was first and to be Frank shocking considering we paid a “cleaning fee”. P.S. this house is pet friendly, however too pet friendly….. kids were playing hide and go seek and found DOG POOP behind the couch in the game room ). Overall fun little getaway, loved the story behind the house!
Beautiful wrap-around porch views of the beach! Just a short walk to the beach. Overall, great time!
If I could rate 10 I would. As soon as we drove up to the house, the location was perfect. Walking in was a breath of fresh air. Perfectly decorated,enough space, everything we needed Incase we forgot anything. Covers , pillows,dishware,spices etc. Even some history of the home and how special it is for the owners was left for us to read. We felt very welcomed. We have stayed at other rentals homes that have been wonderful,but something about the way this one made my family and myself feel was special. We celebrated my husband's birthday there with kids and family. Thank you for the wonderful experience and memories made. :)
The property has lots of potential but it is older.the dryer ate our clothes, having a screw sticking outi to the drum. The disposal doesnt work, and the downstairs shower constantly dripped ans ran.
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Ad sayid dog friendly but failed to mention the cat hair covering every single thing! Light switches have dirt caked in them and the carpets are soiled. Crockpot has food caked on outside of it under counters with mouse droppings. The front room picture is accurate. There was plenty of space for our needs but until it is cleaned I would not recommend.
Great experience with the rental
Wonderful place. Very comfortable, enjoyed.
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