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Cape Escape - Taste of Martha's Vineyard on Crystal Beach. Hot Tub w/ view!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Beach view
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Cape Escape - Taste of Martha's Vineyard on Crystal Beach. Hot Tub w/ view!

Welcome to the Cape! Come experience a taste of Martha's Vineyard in Crystal Beach, TX. This beautiful home has it all! It's decorated and furnished in a classic New England style boasting beadboard ceilings and shiplap walls creating that vintage, eastern seaboard cottage feel; while still including hot tub, memory foam beds, Wi-Fi, indoor/outdoor stereo, 6 “smart” TVs with DVRs/DVDs and more. This home has fantastic views of the Gulf and majestic sunsets from two amazing decks and inside balcony.

COVID-19 Notice: Cape Escape is a drive-to destination where you can remain secluded while enjoying fresh air and a peaceful beach during this uncertain time. Our standard cancelation policy is waived for any cancelations related to corona virus. A 100% refund will be given, so you may book with no risk. Prayers for all to stay safe and healthy.

Cape Escape is perfect for multiple family renting. It boasts 5 bedrooms or 4 bedrooms and two living areas. All beds are solid memory foam. Game room doubles as bedroom with closet and beds so kids can enjoy their favorite gaming system and TV shows on the large flat screen, and adults can have fun downstairs in the great kitchen/living/deck area. The Game room is also stocked with multiple board games and card games with fun for all. There is a card table and folding chairs in the closet.

Cape escape sits right behind the private subdivision walkover to the beach and has two masters down - each with a queen bed, its own flat screen, and Direct TV with DVD/DVRs. Each master also includes a private sink and toilet room with a shared, roomy walk-in shower with separate rain showerhead. The home also has 19' ceiling in the den with shiplap walls and windows all the way up.

Luxurious kitchen awaits with quartz countertops, custom beadboard cabinets, glass backsplash, island, stainless appliances and comes fully equipped with service for 24, two coffee pots (one is a Keurig), blender, pots and pans, wine glasses, etc. Kitchen also has second storable table with folding chairs for extra seating.

Living area has a “smart-capable” TV with surround sound, DirectTV, DVD/DVR, queen sleeper sofa and half bath. Upstairs has beautiful views of the gulf from the 2nd floor balcony inside and the deck outside. Two bedrooms and game room/bedroom up have bunks, a full bed, and a full futon, along with two roll-a-way beds. All three rooms upstairs have “smart-capable” TV’s with DirectTV, DVD/DVR. Upstairs bath has double sinks for more convenience.

Outside decks are huge and have plenty of quality solid wood furniture. The main deck boasts a large hot tub where you can relax and enjoy the great view. It also has an octagonal table, a pub table, and a pair of tall chairs. The upper deck has a double-chair with small table combo and a pub table and chairs. Main deck and downstairs are also equipped with outdoor stereo speakers. Downstairs bar area is illuminated with charming string lights and has electrical for your favorite summer drinks, bar stools, a sink, two private shower areas, a built-in picnic table, chairs, a swing, and portable fire pit.

HOME DETAILS:
• Beds – 15 beds for a standard max of 20 people. Up to 4 additional people at $30/person/night (with owner permission).
Bdrm 1: 1 Queen
Bdrm 2: 1 Queen
Bdrm 3: 1 Queen / 1 Twin Bunk
Bdrm 4: 2 Twin Bunks / 1 Twin Foldout Chair
Bdrm 5/Game room: 1 Full Futon / 1 Twin Bunk / 1 Twin Sleeper Chair
Living: 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa

1 Hollywood Bath Down with Separate Toilet and Sink for each Master and Shared Shower
1/2 Bath Down
1 Full Bath Up W/ Double Sinks

• Kitchen – All Stainless Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Double Farm Sink, 2 Coffee Pots (Keurig), Toaster, Blender, Full Service for 24, Cookware, Island Kitchen, Marble Counters, Two Tables W/ Seating for 12, 4 Bar Stools, Fire Extinguisher.

• Living – 1940 SF, Central Air/Heat, Ceiling Fans in All Rooms, Full size Washer/Dryer, Fireplace Heater, Iron/Iron Board, Smoke Detectors.

• Entertainment – Wi-Fi, 6 Satellite TVs with DirectTV, DVRs, DVD/Blu-ray and/or Roku, Indoor/Outdoor Stereo System (living room, main deck, and ground level).

• Outdoor – Amazing unobstructed views from 2 Covered Decks and 1 Uncovered Deck, Hot Tub on main deck, Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly w/Dog House, Two Walk-In Hot Showers, Outside Sink, Outside Bar w/ 4 Stools, Picnic Table, Chairs, Swing, Deck Furniture (table w/ 4 chairs, pub table w/ 4 chairs, 2 high chairs w/table), Gas Grill, Charcoal Grill, Storage room w/ Lock For Supplies.

• Geographic – Cape Escape sits on a very quiet, private part of Crystal Beach with no car beach access, yet it is still close to all the shops, stores, and restaurants. Since there is no beach access by car within a mile of the Sea Breeze Subdivision, this area is very family friendly.

• Golf Cart – Although the beach is just a short walk away, having a golf cart is very convenient and lots of fun. Cape Escape offers to guests an exclusive option to rent a 6-passenger gas golf cart. One small tank of gas lasts for days. A 5-gallon portable can is also provided for refueling. Contact owner directly about renting the golf cart.

Golf Cart Rates:
2-nights $300*
3-nights $375*
4-nights $425*
5-nights $475*
6-nights $525*
7-nights $575*
8-nights $625*
9-nights $675*

*Does not include small HomeAway/VRBO etc. service fee or 6% Hotel tax

• Dog friendly property for a fee of $100 per stay (includes up to 2 small dogs). $50/additional small dog and $75 per large dog (with owner permission).

• Linens included for 20 guests for $175 fee (included in "Cleaning fee"): bath towels, sheets, pillows, quilts, kitchen towels, hand towels, and washcloths. Beach towels are not provided.

• Cleaning fee of $200 (includes $25 exterior cleaning fee) covers standard cleaning and sanitizing services. Renter still required to pick up and leave the home generally as they found it.

• General maintenance fee of $15 (included "Cleaning fee") helps keep the property running smoothly.

• Extras Provided: Trash bags, 2 rolls of paper towels per stay, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom per stay, dish soap, dishwasher soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, enough laundry detergent to wash the linens, etc. Some foil, handy wrap, and zip-lock bags are also provide (quantities may vary).

• Guests have access to a lockable storage room on the ground level. The gas and charcoal grills are located here. There are also a variety of beach tools and games, but these are items are not guarantied to be available.

• Check-in: 4:00 pm.
• Check-out: 10:00 am.
• Early check-in and late check-out are sometimes available during off-peak periods. Contact owner for special requests.

• Detailed Check-in/out instructions will be provided prior to your reservation. A home user’s guide is also available to make your stay more convenient and enjoyable.

• Must be 25 years old to rent the property.

• Cape Escape is a NON-SMOKING property. Smoking is only allowed on the ground level. All cigarette butts must be discarded in the trash. Any smoking in the home will result in the immediate termination of the reservation, loss of all deposit money, an additional $300 fine, plus any extra required cleaning fees necessary to return the home to proper condition.

WHAT TO BRING:
• Any desired special shampoo, conditioner, body wash and soap, etc.

• Extra laundry detergent if you plan to do any of your own laundry

• Additional toilet paper and paper towels as needed

• Sunscreen

• Insect Repellent

• Flashlights

• Charcoal and lighter

• Beach Chairs

• Beach canopy or umbrella

• “The Big Store” has pretty much everything incase you forgot anything.

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Proms, Homecomings, Weddings, Parties, Reunions etc. are allowed with the following requirements:

• Renter must sign a separate Event Agreement

• Pay an event fee: Wedding - $500, Prom - $300, Homecoming/Party/Other - $250 (covers extra ware and tare on the property). 3 night minimum stay for Weddings and Prom groups.

• Remit a fully refundable damage deposit of $250 in addition to the required accidental damage insurance.

• The Maximum number of guests allowed is 24 (extra payment required of $30/person/night for guests over the standard max number of 20). The home in on a septic system and violations of this policy can result in serious damage or require costly cleanup charges. Any costs associated with misuse or overloading of the septic system will be charged to the Primary Responsible Event Renter.

• Renter is responsible for providing all tables, chairs, and tents etc. required in support of the event beyond what Cape Escape normally provides. Renter is also responsible for removing any of said items after the event and restoring the property to the original condition and configuration.

• A maximum of 8 standard vehicles (no RVs) allowed to be parked on the property (in driveway only). Some cars may temporarily park along the Smiths Point road in front of the buy-out lots. Do not block any driveways or park in other properties.

• Pedestrians or golf carts only on path to the beach. All ATVs must be trailered to the beach per state law.

• Prom/Homecoming groups must have at least 2 chaperones that are at least 35 years old and be the parent of at least one of the other guests. Chaperones must be present at all times.

• Any violations of the Rental, Golf Cart, or Event Agreements may be grounds for immediate termination of the reservation.

WEATHER:
We do not offer travel insurance. We do however recommend that you purchase travel insurance separately in case of unforeseen circumstances or dangerous weather such has hurricanes or tropical storms that require voluntary or mandatory evacuation.

Property manager

Robert and Teresa Gay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outside on the ground level

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1940 sq ft (180 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total pets
Note from host: $100 for up to 2 small dogs; $150 for 3 (w/appvl)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Wdng-$500, Prom- $300, Other-$250, + $250 deposit.
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 50 min drive
  • Port of Galveston - 50 min drive
  • Galveston Seawall - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Escape - Taste of Martha's Vineyard on Crystal Beach. Hot Tub w/ view! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Cape Escape - Taste of Martha's Vineyard on Crystal Beach. Hot Tub w/ view!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cape Escape - Taste of Martha's Vineyard on Crystal Beach. Hot Tub w/ view!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cape Escape - Taste of Martha's Vineyard on Crystal Beach. Hot Tub w/ view! located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar vacation home is located by the sea, just steps from Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach. Gilchrist Beach and High Island Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Cape Escape - Taste of Martha's Vineyard on Crystal Beach. Hot Tub w/ view! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful beach house, great location and excellent hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deryck G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacay
Property was clean upon arrival, everything was easy to locate and had plenty of space for all the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
House was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
We had a great stay. House was clean, and check in was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter trip
We had a great time! Thank you! Location was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice view from the hot tub!
Clean, great location, engaged host, made for a good time away! Yes we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

E Tom D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EZ Beach
Good view of beach, easy access, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house
Perfect location, enjoy every inch of the house
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Spent family vacation in a new area for us. Really enjoyed our stay. House is in a great location. Nice, quiet neighborhood with easy access to the beach. Owners were very responsive and accommodating to our requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies Retreat
The property is very nice, great location very close to the beach. Easy to reach property manger and was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Almin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will highly recommend
Host was communicative, which made a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
The kids and I absolutely loved the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariza G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Easy to find ample space close to the beach lots of space hot tub is a plus! Close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Stokley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Marie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prom weekend
It was a great weekend for our kids prom but the weather was not good so that was not fun but we made the best of it! Everything else was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house for a large group
The house was perfect size for the group we had. We had a couple of things we addressed with the owner and he was very responsive to anything we needed. It is super close to the ocean which was nice for the kids, even though it was cold and windy. Sitting out on the deck with a cup of coffee watching the waves was so relaxing! Definitely one I would come back to.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best VRBO stay I’ve had
This property was perfect. There were 20 of us with plenty of sleeping space, bathrooms and decks. I spent my childhood in this area and have gone back several summers. I will book this house again. The hosts were responsive and helpful with any questions I had. I sure hated to leave this morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property, Great Location, Great Beach Access
Wonderful property with great amenities, especially for preparing meals, a few minor maintenance issues need to be addressed, for example, the main shelf in the large food storage cabinet needs repair, and is very difficult to store food on. The whole property has a very homy ambience, very comfortable and lots of room for everyone and everything. Access to beach is very short walk, less than one block from property, very easy to go back and forth if needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to beach, great for 3 families
We make an annual trip to Crystal Beach with 2 other families with small children. This house is super close to the beach and made it simple to shuffle back and forth with kids. In fact we felt closer than some of the houses that were technically beach front since the path is literally one house over. The owners are super communicative and helpful! We loved the hot tub on the deck, as cloudy, rainy weather plagued our vacation. We’ll definitely be booking again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rolf O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent multiple family gateway
Stayed at Cape Escape with 2 families. 4 adults and 6 children. House was very clean with plenty of room for everyone. Very close to the beach…could walk…or take the golf cart (recommend the rental as it’s very fun). Beach wasn’t busy with vehicle traffic- I was initially concerned about that with the young children. Overall excellent communication with owners. House has everything you need. Loved the hot tub at night!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location & Beautiful home
Our large family spent 10 days together at this home. We did not use the hot tub at all. We enjoyed games together, ocean activities, good food, movies and just visiting on the deck. The areas for games was limiting for us. Not enough room for my large jigsaw puzzle. The beds were very comfortable. So overall, it was a really great home to stay in. Our host, Robert, was great to work with. He immediately addressed our questions and concerns.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach Trip
Overall an enjoyable time with family. Had an issue with AC in the upstairs the first 2 days. Called the manager. He had repairman out on Sunday to try to repair. Informed me the AC could not be repaired. A part had been ordered before our arrival and would not arrive until Monday. They repaired AC Monday afternoon. Our only other issue was the icemaker in the refrigerator did not make ice. Overall our stay was enjoyable and our manager was very courteous. Ann Earl
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nice and Breezy!
Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 was in a great shape and well stocked with all the needed amenities. Had a large group for fishing and duck hunting. Convenient to Stingaree Marina where we launched from for both activities. (Minutes away.) Plenty of space indoor, outdoor on deck and below on ground floor to hang and have fun. Lots of BBQ'ing, corn hole and hanging out. Beach access close by via cart or down the street where you can dive your 4x4 on. Only issue was reception on the TV. Direct TV was sporadic which they don't guarantee. So we missed some portions of football games we would have liked to have seen. All in all we would rent it again. Beds were comfortable and enough bathrooms and showers to accommodate all of our guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kirk B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Vacation
Amazing House. Good Location. Great Host. We would stay again For Sure. We can Only have Good Positive comments. Totally Recommend, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galveston Summer Trip
We had an amazing time staying at this home. The beach access was very close and the views were great. The house had all the amenities we needed and just enough space for our group of 11. The house was decorated perfectly for the location, cozy, and laid out well for what we needed. Thank you for the memories and hope to see you again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024