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Dip Net: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 14

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14191.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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Crystal Beach, Texas
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Stingaree Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dip Net: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 14

This dazzling, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom beach property is located in the desirable Tidelands subdivision. Dip Net sits back from the dune line a bit but has an amazing unobstructed beachfront view. Outside, you will find the perfect place to lounge with your favorite beverage or book! You can enjoy the sights and sounds of the Gulf of Mexico from the two covered decks, or take a short walk/ride to the beach itself. You'll have your toes in the sand in minutes!

The living room features sumptuous furnishings, and opens up to the fully stocked kitchen. There are modern appliances, including a wine fridge, and all the cookware you will need to prepare and serve your family meals. Coffee lovers will appreciate having both a drip coffee maker and Keurig machine.

With over 2000 square feet, Dip Net easily sleeps 14. Two bedrooms each have a king bed, the third bedroom has two queen beds, and the fourth bedroom has two twin over twin bunk beds.

Underneath the home, there is a great covered area where you can relax with your family and barbecue on the charcoal grill. There is a fish cleaning station and outdoor shower. The yard is fenced and ready for your kids or pets. This property has plenty of parking.
Dip Net is very close to town, but far enough away from the crowds, that sitting on one of the two decks and listening to the sea gulls and the ocean waves would be absolutely enchanting.

Your family will savor every day at Dip Net, the perfect house with 2 covered decks, an open floor plan, quick beach access and fresh Gulf breezes!

Cargo lift is not available for guest use. Two small dogs (under 35 pounds) are welcome with a pet 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).

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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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Smoking

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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
On-site 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

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Fort Travis Seashore Park and East End Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Crystal Beach, Texas

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 48 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 49 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dip Net: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 14 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dip Net: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dip Net: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 14?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dip Net: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 14 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Beautiful house on the perfect spot!!

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 is beautifully updated and comfortable! Plenty of space for our group of 8 to spread out or gather for games. This was a Thanksgiving visit and the kitchen was well-stocked. I was glad that I brought my largest pots, a potato masher and pie dishes, though.Beds were comfortable. The younger kids loved the bunkroom! We brought our own linen and towels. I would've liked blackout curtains in the bedrooms. But the rooms are spacious and nicely decorated. My parents enjoyed the private balcony from the master bedroom.The TV internet was pretty spotty. We only watched one movie but had plenty of other things to do. Maintenance came right away to get the internet working again.The view was wonderful! The location was the best we've had. We've stayed in 3 other locations and this was our favorite, by far. There is a path in back of the property to take you right onto the beach. Very convenient! We had a blast!
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10/10 Excellent

Dip Net review

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 vacation
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2/10 Terrible

A guest from Center, Texas

DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not sure where to begin. The main thing above being dirty was the DANGER of the railing on the deck. LOOSE BOARDS that my 2 year old granddaughter could have easily fell through! To make this simpler to read I am going to list the things wrong with this rental:1. Railing is dangerous2. Poop on deck and porches3. Yard not mowed4. Screens broke and cut into5. Air vent was beyond dirty6. Food stuck on kitchen faucet 7. Kitchen table dirty8. Couches and furniture had hair on them. (Dog and human)9. Stains on comforter. ( they have you make up the beds without any sheets before you leave so that tells you they aren’t washed!!)10. Sink leaking onto the floor and other one stopped up. (Master bath)11. No water pressure in showers12. Refrigerator has missing shelves13. Not able to use the lift14. Thermostat kept adjusting itself to keep temp up so we had to keep lowering it to stay cool.15. Roaches under our clothes the morning we left This home is possibly being spot cleaned only ..... for sure not deep cleaned. I had to clean it when we arrived. It’s a true shame because this is a beautiful home and views and close access to the beach are awesome, but don’t be fooled. I am trying to save someone $595 a night ! Look further for your house. Also, do not be fooled on any of the houses reviews on Swedes because they look good. However look on VRBO etc. Had I have seen those first I would not have booked. It looked good on Swedes. Swedes has been fine in the past but this was unacceptable. After all of this being told to them I was offered NOTHING!! No discount, etc!! I was asked for pictures. You didn’t need picts for most of this. Just a drive over there would prove it!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie w.

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

Great view!

Loved how close it is to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Rhonda M.

Nope. Would not rent again

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Main floor is in need of an update especially the kitchen. Refrigerator had no shelves on door and freezer was missing shelves and door shelves. This made it difficult to store all of our food for our 7 meals for 7 people.Ice maker was also filthy and did not work! The kitchen was absolutely filthy. Roach droppings and dead roaches, all lower cabinets were heavy dusty with dried food. Everything in lower cabinets and 1 upper cabinet were in disarray. It was horrible. Called Swedes Real Estate about the filth. They apologized and sent a housekeeper. We left to walk the beach and upon our return we saw that absolutely none of the cabinets were touched. We called Swedes again. Once again they apologized and sent cleaner back. The housekeeper had no problem telling us it wasn’t her house and she was almost home when she got the call. We thought that was very unprofessional of her trying to make us feel bad for something that was not our fault. Also, beware... they charge for linens! $120! In all my travels I have never had to pay for linens! Plus, you have to put the sheets on the beds upon arrival! Not cool! Who wants to arrive on vacation and have to put linens on 8 beds?!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Conroe, Tx

Home Away From Home!

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: We loved our stay at Dip Net...the crows nest balcony off the master wasa perfect spot to watch the sunset and the beach activity. Super convenient access to beach (on 4 wheelers and golf cart). The layout of the house was exactly right for our guests. The storage closet under the house is full of beach floaties and toys, keep that in mind if you want to save room. Clearly visitors donate their leftovers (charcoal, lighter fluid, beach toys, etc) to the house (we did!) The linen service was awesome! I made 9 family style meals during our stay and the only thing I would recommend is another large stock pot or two..there was only 1. Decor was sweet, streaming was easy, Valero was close by for ice, drinks, etc. I have stayed at several propertieson Bolivar and I would definitely stay here with my gang again.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

God's timing is everything.

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: I was Blessed to be able to come and our stay was great.

8/10 Good

Abbie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maintenance Needed

The property itself was beautiful and was a great walking distance to the beach. The upkeep could be improved. We had burned out light fixtures, couch pillows that had been urinated on by dogs, mouse droppings in the couches, and soiled bed pillows and mattress pads.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Nancy H.

Nice, But Not What We Booked, Last Minute Relocation by Swede's

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We reserved Happily Ever After. 3 hrs into a 4 hrs drive to OUR beach destination, Swede's called to say due to an "unfortunate accident" resulting in damage at Happily Ever After, we were being relocated to Dip Net, assured me we would be pleasantly surprised, it was a free upgrade with an extra bedroom/bathroom. I asked if the location to the beach was comparable to our original rental, she hesitantly said, "just about the same", and then asked if we brought our golf cart.... no mam, there shouldn't have been a need. Our original house was selected on LOCATION first, bed arrangement next. It was literally on the sand, the corner of the beach & access road, no grass between. Dip Net was a very nice house in a good location, but it did not meet our needs and location DID NOT compare to Happily Ever After. We were a party of 6, most aged mid 60 range, with ailments (bad knees, shoulder surgery, ankle surgery, crippling arthritis, & degenerative discs) which made walking/carrying beach equipment long distances very inconvenient and painful. (LOCATION was #1 on our priority list) The extra bedroom/bathroom was an UPSTAIRS BUNK ROOM with attached bath. Needless to say, it wasn't useful to our party. There was no beach access, had to walk down the street, up the beach access road, & back down the beach to be in front of our house. We tried to use the walk over next door (the house was unoccupied), but there were security cameras and a recording informing we were under surveillance, no trespassing, only guests of said neighboring house were authorized to use it. We looked into renting a golf cart but opted no since it was hundreds of dollars a day. We were just a few houses away from our original rental, drove past twice a day, no obvious damage, must've been inside. It's twin house Once Upon A Time was right next door and unoccupied during our stay. THAT would have been a comparable relocation spot. We made the best of things but were disappointed.

8/10 Good

Aaron B.

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

Great view

Other than my youngest child being bitten by ants the first night when she went to bed it was an amazing stay and would come back again. The ladys who check you in and out were super nice. Nice view and easy access to the beach. Close to food but far enough away from all the crazy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor

Cindy D., Groves, TX USA

Not Completely Satisfied

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was 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: The view was awesome. Loved the fenced in yard. The ice maker didn’t work. The cabinets and drawers were a hot mess, I organized most of it before I left. There were dirty items in the cabinets. The commode had at least an inch and a half of black crud around the rim. The floors were dirty. Several steps outside are very loose and dangerous. Several lightbulbs were out. Some of the cookware was in pretty bad shape. I definitely left it cleaner than I found it. For the price I paid it should have been immaculate and in great working condition. I also had to clean both vacuum cleaner brushes from a ton of hair. The upstairs one still would not work or pick up anything and I had to haul the downstairs one up stairs to get the floors clean.
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8/10 Good

Peter S.

Nice place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was 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, modern, spacious place that was clean. We had trouble with the lock when trying to lock the front door. Recommend replacement. But otherwise very enjoyable accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon R., Conroe, TX

Best Ever

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!!

10/10 Excellent

Norma M., Houston, Texas

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

Needed a break!

The house was beautiful and looked better than the pictures. Linens had to be requested with a charge. We had to make the beds ourselves. There are 2 king size bedrooms and a bedroom with 2 queen size beds in the same room. The bunk room was bigger than the pictures had shown. The bunk room had its own bathroom and the master bedroom has an ensuite. The 2 rooms downstairs share a bathroom. Great views from the decks. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

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