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Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone

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Living area
Pool
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10121.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Whitecap Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • North Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bob Hall Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone

Beach Way - Crab Shack

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This lovingly named the “Crab Shack” on North Padre Island is loaded with colorful coastal decor and luxury appointments. Enjoy a private patio, stunning gulf views and an easy walk to the beach at this brand-new vacation rental. Don’t even worry about packing up the car; the beach is just a short walk from this coastal townhouse. With all of Padre Island at your fingertips, you can kayak around Packery Channel, surf at J. P. Luby Park or boat around Bird Island.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love exploring area beaches, fishing, kayaking, surfing, and boating. If shopping and dining are more your speed, there are plenty of restaurants and boutiques within a five-minute drive of home. You’ll have access to a sparkling resort-style pool for laid-back afternoons in the sun.

A quaint living room with a cozy brown couch and matching love seat is perfect for watching your favorite shows on the large TV. The loaded kitchen with a giant island (complete with seating) and modern appliances opens up to the elegant dining room with seating for everyone. The second living room contains a twin daybed with a trundle and a mounted TV. The half bath is quaint with a single vanity and toilet. A coastal primary bedroom features a queen-size bed, large TV, wicker chair seating and private balcony access. An en-suite bathroom has a single vanity and shower. The second bedroom also has a plush queen-size bed, dresser and TV. Kids will love the third bedroom with a twin-over-full bunk bed and its own TV. The spacious guest bathroom boasts a single vanity and shower/tub combo.

If you're looking to accommodate a larger party, we recommend renting the unit next door - a 3BD/2.5BA - also managed by TurnKey Vacation Rentals. If you wish to view the property, please see VRBO 723354.

THINGS TO KNOW

**Due to the location of our rentals, you may encounter situations with wildlife/pests. Please be aware of your surroundings, take caution while driving at night, and supervise your children at all times while outdoors. In addition, all properties do utilize pest control maintenance on a regular basis BUT this does not guarantee pests or bugs will not be visible.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Corpus Christi

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Padre Island, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach. Texas Sealife Center and Funtrackers Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Corpus Christi, TX

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • JP Luby Surf Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Packery Channel - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laredo Taco Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Almeida - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-view townhouse with beach access, big kitchen, & seating for everyone located?

Located in Padre Island, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Whitecap Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Padre Balli Park and North Padre Island Beach. Bob Hall Pier and Texas Sealife Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 113 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dee F.

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

Good Time

The owner sent us a questionnaire about the cleanliness of the place as soon as we checked in which I appreciate. We did not get to fill it out, as we were in a hurry. That was great that they show concern over that. This is Corpus Christi so expect the weather to be very humid and windy and sandy, and some of that comes into the beach housing. It's a fun choice if you want to stay by Bob Hall Pier and there is a convenient grocery less than a mile away. There is an HEB less than a 15 mile drive to the house, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

The crab shack

Loved it !! Perfect place to have a vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

David C.

Beach vacation

Good location to beach, staff quick to reply and helpful. Easy to get to. Private parking for this condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Birthday vacay

The crab shack was clean and very cute! The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of bath towels and they also provided lots of beach towels . It was right next to the pool and right across from the beach! There are no beach chairs though so bring your own.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

No crabs

Great place. Plenty of room for 6 of us (could have fit more) with beds for 2 couples and 2 singles. Nice pool and close to the beach (6 minute walk if you're 77). Legal beach parking if you have the permit ($12/yr last year). VACASA is short handed so don't expect serve on weekends. Esp holiday. Cheap silverware (tinware) and drawers were disorganized. Showers and tubs drain very slow. Need maintenance. Wall hangings need better mounts. Our 2 year old almost got hit by one.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle c.

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

satisfactory

A little dirty, not a lot of extras. We had to buy some bedding to make it comfortable for sleep. Good location, good communication, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shawna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Cute place, nice location, horrible check-in

This was a spacious nice beach townhome with great amenities & location. Many steep stairs to second floor so not recommended for elderly or handicapped. Floors were VERY sandy and gritty and sheets in one room were not clean, but overall nice. Check-in was a nightmare! Provided me with incorrect unit! Then none of the three key codes would access the unit which freaked me out. Door to first room had broken hardware as well but we managed. Otherwise nice place,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

CrabShack

Location to brash and the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Very nice

Loved the living/kitchen area! Perfect for 3 couples. The back patio is by the pool. We pretty much stayed by or in the pool. Can’t wait to go again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verna G.

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

Ants in Master non-functional ceiling fan in family room

Fan in family room not working and in 100 degree weather it would have helped a lot. Ants in the main bath/bedroom. Smoke alarm going off at 5:00 AM and being told to change the battery with 10 foot ceilings and not my job! Patio left with another parties beach towels, a VERY broken umbrella and a table with curled up boards making for an unpleasant patio. It's a nice condo but needs maintenance. Just my opinion but too many decorations with very dusty fake trees that should not be there. The place mats should go as well, who knows whats on them since they are woven string/rope/cord.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

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

Great Vacay!

We were very close to the beach and could overlook the water from the balcony. The location was very quiet and great for family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Great place to stay near the beach!

We loved our stay at the crab shack! Pros- The pool is right out the back door and layout is roomy. The beds were very comfortable, linens were nice, kitchen was stocked with everything you will need to cook large family meals, bathrooms were stocked with lots of clean towels and even pool towels. There is a LARGE washer and dryer to clean clothes after a long day at the beach. The back porch made it SO convenient to wash and dry off our beach toys/towels/swimsuits. The decor makes you FEEL like you are at the beach! Cons- We only had one trash bag for our three night stay. The air conditioner blew cool downstairs, but had difficulty cooling the top floor- think the vents need to be adjusted. The ceiling fans were very dusty and I think the cleaning crew has overlooked it. Overall, we loved our stay here. We plan to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tony H., Doland, SD

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

Nice location. Walking distance to gulf.

Nice property. Nice quiet location within walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R., Pearland, TX

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

Excellent Poolside Condo

Had a great time poolside all weekend. Crab Shack had all the essentials and provided a great family weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beach Trip 2022

Thanks for a stress free experience !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Kathrin B.

Walking distance to Beach

Our only complaint was that the pool was not heated which would have been nice for the freakishly cold TX weather we experienced for spring break and the upstairs had a bit of an odd smell. Other than that, the beds were comfortable (important to use as we've stayed elsewhere in the vicinity with terrible mattresses), and the bunk bed was amazing for our kids. We loved that there was a table to sit down for meals as a family as well. The walking distance was decent. It gave us a chance to stretch our legs and get some bonus activity in as we walked to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher C.

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

Short and sweet

Stayed at this property for a weekend quick trip. Very close to the beach. Property was clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E., Cleveland, Texas

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

“Crab shack” Great townhome!

A great location for this townhome! Decorated so cute and plenty of room. Love the open concept of the kitchen and the living area. Great patio and pool right out the back door!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Irma A.

Excellent Vacations

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 were very comfortable. The towels and sheets in excellent condition. Everything was very clean. Very comfortable beds. Everything you need in the kitchen.All perfect, I would only add as a plus for this accommodation that they add towels for the beach / pool and 2 or 4 chairs that you could take to the beach. If they add this it would be excellent.Thanks!
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8/10 Good

Anonymous F.

Great Condo

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay in the Crab Shack unit itself. Fun and festive decor and plenty of room for 2 families with young children. They all shared the bunks and it worked out well for us. Unfortunately, the main downside was that the unit across from us had what appeared to be literally 20 people staying in it. They occupied the entire pool for 2 days straight, loud music, drinking and leaving behind a mess. We called twice to report that the trash cans at the pool were overflowing and they never got emptied all weekend. We had 5 children along and did not allow them to use the pool after our arrival Friday night, because it was overcrowded and dirty the remainder of the time. This is a Property management issue, not a Crab Shack issue, but felt we had to make mention.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Crab Shack :)

It was beautiful and steps away from the pool! We will def be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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6/10 Okay

Holly K.

Read the small print or call Turn Key for details.

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The description didn't mention the 20stairs up to the bedrooms. I knew it was a 2 story but not expecting that. Our back door was right by the pool's edge which was great for the kids. We got a golf cart, ($400) to get to the beach. Description said walk to the beach. Checkout time was unreasonable, 10am, and we had to wash all of the towels,pack our food get an 8 & 5yo's up and ready to go. Way too early for what we were expected to do before checkout. I wouldn't recommend this because it wasn't worth the $. $1300.00 for 2 days. That's almost twice what they quoted when I went on their site. I got to spend time with my grandkids whom I hadn't seen in 3yrs. They had a ball. My son said I was hard to please but he forgets I'm 73yrs. old and walk with a cane.
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8/10 Good

Shelly K.

Perfect beach home for our group!

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 enjoyed staying at the Crab Shack! It was super comfortable and we felt at home and cozy. The house is set up really nice and we loved the layout. Our group was grandmas, moms and young children. Staying here helped make our trip great and a big success! We were able to visit the Texas State Aquarium, watched a sea turtle hatchling release, walked along the jetties to watch sea turtles and had 2 great days at really nice beaches (whitecap and malaquite). The only inconveniences we experienced were that we had to unclog the tub drain, which was draining very slowly when we arrived. Also, it seems that the pool was not cleaned often enough, as it got and stayed dirtier each day we were there. Other than these, the Crab Shack was perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

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

nicely decorated

Great property. Have stayed at several units and enjoyed all of them - but here comes the constructive criticism to make this a SUPER property: #1: Master bed room door to the balcony is not sealing - causing the master bedroom to be very HOT! The whole condo can be freezing cold, and the master bedroom is easily 10 degrees warmer. You need to replace this door, and make sure the seal is secure - you'll thank me with your electric bill. #2 - the bunkbeds needs better mattresses. Not all folks travel with small kids, and my adult kids gave a thumbs down to the mattress (Master mattress was comfortable). #3 - glad to see HOA maintaining property!! When we arrived, the outdoor shower didn't work, the pool was very murkey, and the BBQ grills were completely rusted, During our stay, we saw the grills replaced, the shower fixed, and the pool guys there daily. Pool could still use some upkeep, but glad to see the maintenance. #4 - didn't test the comfort of the sofa bed, but the sofa itself, was quite soft, and not comfortable (but looks nice). Spend a little bit on some upgrades, and you will have rave reviews consistently!! #1 Fix is to replace the master bedroom balcony door!! We pay the big bucks for the master - we shouldn't be suffering in heat trying to get a good night's sleep!! Otherwise - two thumbs up!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Trish L.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

This was our first time visiting this property. We have been to other properties in this area that are much better quality and much more comfortable. This condo is very small, much smaller than the pictures portray. The bedrooms and bathrooms are small. The beds are very uncomfortable. The air conditioning in the master does not put out very cold air making the room very stuffy. The smoke detector went off every morning. The dryer does not work well and the ice machine in the refrigerator constantly got stopped up. We could not get the satellite to work for several hours. The contact we had was not very helpful at all. Communication with the property management was terrible. We had people in the pool very loud and disruptive one night until 2am and another night until 4:45am. The posted pool hours were until 11pm. They were playing very loud music, screaming, and obviously very intoxicated. There is no on site property management which leaves no authority to enforce rules at this complex. The contact we had told us to call the authorities because there was nothing they could do. If you are traveling with children and your family I do not recommend this property it is not family friendly at all. We will not return. For the price there is much nicer accommodating locations available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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