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A Whale of A Time: 5 BR, 3.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 16

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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A Whale of a Time, in the heart of Cloon subdivision, is a spacious beachfront retreat with two decks offering unobstructed views of the Gulf. Unwind in the comfortably furnished living area or enjoy outdoor entertaining on the ground level with a fenced yard and bar area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Whale of A Time: 5 BR, 3.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 16

A Whale of a Time is a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom beachfront property centrally located in the Cloon subdivision. This two-story, 2200 square foot home has room for a large family, comfortably sleeping 16. The home offers two decks, gorgeous coastal decor, and unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico. You just can't get much closer to the beach!

The comfortably furnished living area features a large TV and high speed internet for your convenience. It opens up to a large dining table, and a modern kitchen perfect for preparing and serving all your favorite meals. The kitchen is fully stocked with all you need, including a Keurig coffee maker.
There are two primary bedrooms, each within a king bed and ensuite bath. Bedrooms three and four feature a set of queen bunk beds in each, and the final bedroom features 4 twin bunk beds. There is one full bath and an additional half bath on the main floor.

In addition to the upper and lower deck, on the ground level you will find a fenced yard, bar area and charcoal bbq pit - perfect for grilling and outdoor entertaining! The sand shower is perfect for washing away the day at the beach before you head upstairs.

Cargo lift available for additional fee. Small dogs (under 35 pounds) allowed with an additional fee. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.
The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

2899-257193

About the neighborhood

Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 44 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 46 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 50 min drive - 34.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Whale of A Time: 5 BR, 3.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 16 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Whale of A Time: 5 BR, 3.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 16?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Whale of A Time: 5 BR, 3.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 16?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Whale of A Time: 5 BR, 3.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 16 located?

This Crystal Beach vacation home is on the beach, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Crystal Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Gilchrist Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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A Whale of A Time: 5 BR, 3.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 16 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elimelec H.

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

Comfortable Experience

An amazing view of the beach. The sunrise and sunset were amazing to watch at the balcony. There was a tiny issue with roaches, but other than that , everything was clean and comfortable. Will definitely be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

douglas p.

Nice place nice location

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: Nice place good location. Would rent again.
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

Perfect beach 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: We had a wonderful beach getaway with our family. The house is located in a perfect spot. Lots of room for everyone and a big open kitchen where we could visit during mealtimes. We loved every morning and evening out on the porch

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle K.

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

Family Beach Thanksgiving trip

We had our Thanksgiving family get together here. It is a beautiful house, lots of room, and literally right on the beach! Would def rent this place again! The only thing is that not very much cups, plates, and stuff like that so def bring plastic cups and paper plates.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alireza N.

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

Extra charge for the bed sheets

Despite a great feedback, I assume extra charge for the bed sheets will be adversely affected on your service and I would suggest not to exclude the charge when you breakdown the service costs. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ngan L.

Bug infestation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location: The home was perfectly located on the beach with sunrise view every morningInterior: the Home is fairly new and all decors were pretty and professionally coordinated.Bugs Infestations: We found coach roaches in the dishwasher machine twice. A whole flying ants army in the upstairs bedrooms and front door. It was a great home to recommend to friend and family if there were NO bugs issue. However, we are hesitate to recommend due the bug issues.
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10/10 Excellent

Anonymous

Whale Of A Time 1240 Gulf Rd.

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: Very Comfortable, great amenities and close to everything. Beach was fun, but teribbly dirty. Allot of plastic and trash. They did clean the Beach Monday and Tuesday, much better after that. House was great, was in clean condition when we arrived and we left it in that condition as well. The Windows were not shut all the way, during a storm water leaked in through the downstairs from windows and door. We were able to close the windows another inch and get them to seal shut. This also helped cool the house, first night or two was warm because of the humid air coming through the windows. Once we closed them the house cooled right down. Loved the house and the folks running the management Co. Was very close to the Big Store, everything we forgot was available there, great place.
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10/10 Excellent

Madison K.

Great Beachfront Property

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: Stayed here with 12 adults and 6 kids ages 5 and under. Overall the house was great and was clean and as described, however, the kitchen was seriously lacking in dishes and other basic items. 75% of the cabinets were empty. There was also a ton of sand underneath the house. I've stayed in many beachfront properties and never seen sand under a house like this - I'm not sure if this is something housekeeping usually cleans up and it was missed, or if the sand is there because the dunes are almost gone. Either way, the space in the house was great and I would recommend this rental to others.
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10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Rumsey

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 was great!
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10/10 Excellent

kerri p.

Awesome beachfront beach 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: Our family vaca with 10 people! The house is located on a busy area on weekends, but the week days were perfect! It's located right on the beach. So convenient! Don't even need a golf cart to bring things. It was clean and in order. I suppose the cabin is new because some of the bedroom shades had not been installed yet! Also we were disappointed that the fence had fallen down. That might of happened because of the last hurricane. We immediately had to go to the store for hand soap, toilet paper, and dish soap's. There is only 6 wine glasses, so we purchased some for the cabin. Only 10 plates for a a house that sleeps 16. I just list these thins in case the owner is unaware. It's a great spacious cabin, wonderful beachfront! A perfect family home!
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda V.

Great stay!

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: What a beautiful home and spot on the beach! The house was beautiful inside and out. Comfy beds and furniture. Steps fromThe beach. We loved the fenced in yard as well the lift! We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

linda s.

Great Cabin

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: The house was well maintained. Was missing a few things. Regular coffee pot, toilet paper, hand soap Could use a little more sitting chairs. would help if table chairs had cushions.
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10/10 Excellent

linda s.

Great Cabin

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: The house was well maintained. Was missing a few things. Regular coffee pot, toilet paper, hand soap Could use a little more sitting chairs. would help if table chairs had cushions.
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10/10 Excellent

Sherrie H.

Birthday geta6

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 overall stay was exceptional. The whale of time was very clean organized and peaceful We will definitely book the house again in the furure