Centurion: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Caplen, Sleeps 10

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10148.5 sq m

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Pet-friendly
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Kitchen
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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Caplen, Texas

Crystal Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Gilchrist Beach
‪2 min drive‬
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
‪55 min drive‬
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This unique 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom beachfront cabin comfortably sleeps 10 people. The home is located in a quiet part of the Bolivar Peninsula, in Caplen; however, it is still only a few minutes away from all the restaurants and shopping of Crystal Beach. With its large yard and extended sun deck area, this cottage offers your family plenty of room to enjoy the sun and sand of the Gulf of Mexico. You are literally only steps from the beach!

Inside, Centurion offers more than just the comforts of home. You will love the rustic charm of this home, with panoramic views of the beach all through the house. It also has a fully stocked kitchen with everything you will need to prepare your meals while on vacation. (including a regular drip coffee maker), washer and dryer, and high speed internet for your convenience.

The primary bedroom has one king bed; and bedrooms two and three each offer one queen bed. There are two queen futons in the loft upstairs that provide additional room, and would be a fun space for older kids.

The downstairs area is the perfect spot to grill family meals that can be served while sitting around the picnic table. The outdoor sand shower is perfect for rinsing off on your way back in from the beach. You will love coming to Centurion - for the outdoor space, private beach access, comfortable cabin, and the peace of the Peninsula!

No large events, please. Your small dog (under 35 pounds) is 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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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 Pink Dolphin Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stingaree Marina and Galveston Ferry Terminal. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Caplen, Texas

What's nearby

Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Gilchrist Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
High Island Beach - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 55 min drive - 39.3 km
Galveston Seawall - 56 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Fantasea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Down Under-Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Comeaux's Cuisine - ‬7 min drive
‪Pop's Beach Boil - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Centurion: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Caplen, Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Centurion: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Caplen, Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centurion: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Caplen, Sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Centurion: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Caplen, Sleeps 10 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Stingaree Marina and High Island Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.6

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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4/10 Poor

Lauren P.

17 Feb 2025

Ok for short stays with kids and pets

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pros: The house was clean and looked better than the pictures. Lots of good deck space and so close to the beach. We loved being able to see the ocean from all angles of the house. The management company is also super friendly and check in was easy.Cons: The house smells like dog urine (very strong) and made is difficult to stay in the house for too long. We were attending a wedding close by so we spent most time at the wedding venue. Also, it was 45 degrees outside and the heat did not work. We woke up to the house at 62 degrees. We were concerned that we have to wash the dishes yet there was not any soap in the home. So we were hesitant to even use the kitchen. The house has a lot of potential but due to the smell and lack of heat, it made the stay very difficult.

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

1 Jan 2025

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

New Years with friends

Absolutely amazing! Check in was super easy. We were handed a key ring with several keys, had to play with them to find the right one. The storm door raised, and another door awaited the next key. Once in, we were so taken back. It was perfect! We opened up the storm shutters and saw the beach just steps away. Breathtaking!We highly recommend this property and would love to stay again during warmer months.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn H.

5 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

28 Aug 2024

The Centurion in Caplan

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: We had a great time. The accommodations were great. Unit was clean and had all amenities advertised. Location was excellent and the view was spectacular.

10/10 Excellent

dan r.

21 July 2024

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

Incredible. My family will never forget this

Anyone who didn’t come with us, was disappointed they missed out.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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8/10 Good

Terre N.

2 July 2024

Beach Noble 2024

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: We love to stay at the Centurion even though it is well outdated and needs lots of repairs. Repairs to the stairs and decks, the A/C unit is great in the livingroom, kitchen and upstairs area but very bad in the 3 bedrooms due to needing a larger unit and re-routing air ducts to the 3 bedrooms. Doorknobs need repair, updated paint job inside and out. Love, love the storm covers over the doors and windows. We understand that the owner is elderly and cannot repair and that the property is up for sale. We love to stay there and probably will again and again. Great location, beachfront and close to everything that interests my family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelsey O., Madisonville

10 Oct 2023

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2nd time staying here

The location is unbeatable. Its literally right on the beach with decks that stretch out just feet from the sand. The house is spacious and has most everything you need. I do have to say though that the house needs a little updating. One of the rocking chairs is broke. Like i almost fell out of it when i sat in it. The speaker is blown on the tv in the living room. There is only one bedroom with a TV and its not the master. Under the kitchen sink is kinda gross and is leaking and moldy. I really hope these things can be fixed by next year, because i would love to stay here again if it is. The location makes this rental. The beach was beautiful when we came. We spent a lot of time riding the beach on our 4-wheeler. The water was clean enough to see your feet when out deep enough for the water to reach my chest.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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8/10 Good

Dawn P.

10 Oct 2023

Wonderful view !

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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 had great time! Great view and location! Right on 87S, which got a little loud at times. Only complaint was TV situation. If you want to come in after day on the beach and relax and watch a movie. Not happening! WiFi needs upgrade.

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

2 Oct 2023

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Short Getaway

We loved the view, layout of the house, and the space between the house on each side added a sense of privacy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

coley m.

30 Sept 2023

1 rellaxed texan

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: best place to hide from the real world for a while|||||

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN T.

1 Sept 2023

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Perfect getaway

Great house on a great part of the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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8/10 Good

Christie B.

9 Aug 2023

Great location

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: This place was great for one main reason - location! It’s perfectly set so you can see the beach from all angles from inside, great decks to sit and soak it all in! The place stayed cool, has comfy beds and couches. But if you think you will need it - bring it, no extra amenities...nothing to clean or wash with. Kitchen is incomplete and frustrating to cook in although it seems to have enough stuff. Trash area in kitchen and under the sink is yucky. WiFi is here but we ended up having to use our hotspots for streaming as it wouldn’t last 5 minutes without buffering and/or dropping. Main TV in open area speakers are blown so it can’t be turned up very loud or you can’t understand the words. Mainly would have liked to have it for music. It’s so dark from the road at night so beware. Overall it’s a good beach house just needs some updates.

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6/10 Okay

Robin W.

3 Aug 2023

Okay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice place, could use better cleaning between guests. Older unit in okay condition. No outside lights on decks or stairs. Kitchen sink leaks (with pan and rag under it, so it's been going on awhile.) Black mold under sink and on countertop. Fridge not cleaned out. Bathroom rug smelled like ****. Dryer screen completely full of lint. Makeup on pillows. AC struggles. BBQ grill seen better days. Nice unobstructed view of and access to beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

sam W.

16 Apr 2023

Great location

8/10 Good

Brandon T., Tyler, Tx USA

19 Dec 2022

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

Great beach house. Great location.

Enjoyed it!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

25 Nov 2022

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

Awesome location, great service!

Had a blast, plenty of room everywhere inside and out. Great communication and service.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

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6/10 Okay

RJ M.

19 Oct 2022

the "round house" we stayed in

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was 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 time staying there except for a few problems we encountered ....

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8/10 Good

Melany V.

2 Oct 2022

Weekend Trip with Family

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10/10 Excellent

26 Sept 2022

Jarae's review

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: We loved it! Everything was the way it was listed and maintenance came quickly when we called. Loved the location! We would come back!

8/10 Good

Kelsey O., Madisonville

25 Sept 2022

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

Anniversary trip

The location of this house is absolutely amazing. The views from the deck were beautiful. There was a lot of seating and places to sleep if you were to bring a group (we may be back with some family) I wish the extra TV would have been in the master bedroom instead of smaller room. The house could have been cleaned better. The comforters on the beds had stains and there was sand left on the tables. We had to put the sheets on the beds ourselves so i saw that the matress protector and pillows looked old and had stains. The downstairs area had quite a bit of trash laying around. We just cleaned up a bit ourselves when we got there. Other than that everything else was perfect. Me and my husband had a wonderful weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Derby, KS

6 Aug 2022

Relaxing week, Quiet area

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: Centurion is comfortable home with great views from both inside the house and from the large decks. The kitchen is well stocked and we appreciated the comfortable beds. There are some pet odors that one expects in a pet-friendly rental. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Kathi M., Where do you live? Haslet, Texas

21 July 2022

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Beyond 5-Star!!

Our family full of educators have been VRBO customers for many years. Every year we do a week on the Texas coast. The most important things to us are easy access to the water and comfort of the house. The pictures of the location do not do justice- It’s the best location and beach access we’ve ever had! First of all, you’re sitting on almost an acre of beachfront property. This means your neighbors aren’t close at all! You walk out the front door to literally the ocean in your front yard and two large decks to accommodate daytime and evening sounds and sights of the water right in front of you. Swedes was available for any question 24-hour a day and provided excellent customer service. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Desiree J.

26 June 2022

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Excellent

Best place. Enjoyed it and was way better then we expected. Right on beach. Will definitely be going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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4/10 Poor

Yvanjohn N.

16 Mar 2022

Beach Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. 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: Staff were exceptional. Rental unit had lots of issues and swedes did not attempt to refund some money due to broken doors, windows, blankets smell of urine

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

4 June 2021

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

First time renter… fell in love!

I love love loved the process as this was my first time renting a beach house. The management company was very helpful and easy to contact. The house was everything we expected and our family really enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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2 bathrooms

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