About the Space
Welcome to Salty Pelican, a 3BR/2BA Crystal Beach getaway sleeping 12 — with easy beach access and a ground-level entertaining space that steals the show! The fully fenced yard features a bar and sitting area with TV, gas fire pit, outdoor shower, and commode — perfect for cookouts and cocktail hours. Inside, a well-stocked kitchen, a king suite with en-suite bath, and two family-friendly bunk rooms (twin/queen combo + queen bunks) make group travel effortless. Comfort, entertaining, and easy coastal days.
● Location: Crystal Beach, Texas
● Beach Access: A short walk from the sandy shores of the Gulf.
● WIFI/Cable: We provide free high-speed WIFI and Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own streaming service apps.
● Pet Policy: 2 pets with a 35lb weight restriction are allowed with a $25 fee per pet. Please keep pets off furniture, clean up after them outside, and crate them if left alone indoors.
● Parking: There is room for 4 cars in the driveway.
Welcome to Salty Pelican, a comfortable, group-friendly Crystal Beach vacation rental built for the kind of easy, entertain-at-home beach trips you remember long after the sand’s shaken out of the suitcases. This 3-bed/2-bath home comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests and strikes the ideal balance between relaxed indoor living and standout outdoor fun. From a well-stocked kitchen made for shared meals to a ground-level entertaining space that will have the whole crew gathering outside well past sunset, Salty Pelican is the kind of home that encourages everyone to slow down, settle in, and enjoy the ride. Salty Pelican is the perfect blend of comfort, group-friendly fun, and effortless coastal living.
Inside, the home welcomes you into a bright, comfortable layout designed for both togetherness and quiet moments to yourself. The kitchen is thoroughly stocked and ready for anything from fresh seafood dinners to lazy breakfast spreads, flowing naturally into the living and dining space for easy conversations and shared meals. Three thoughtfully arranged bedrooms round out the home. The first is a true group-pleaser, featuring a twin-over-twin bunk alongside a queen-over-queen bunk — comfortably sleeping six and making it a smart pick for larger families or guests doubling up. A hallway full bathroom with tub is just outside. The second bedroom offers another queen-over-queen bunk, perfect for additional guests or kids wanting their own space. The primary bedroom is a true grown-up retreat, featuring a restful king-sized bed and a private en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower.
The real star of the show at Salty Pelican, though, lives downstairs. Head out to the fully fenced ground-level entertaining space and settle in — this is where the vacation really hits its stride. A built-in bar and comfortable sitting area with a TV turn game days and movie nights into neighborhood-worthy events, while the gas fire pit sets the stage for late-night conversations and marshmallow-roasting sessions long after the sun goes down. The thoughtful addition of a ground-level outdoor shower and commode means no sandy footprints tracked through the house after a beach day — just rinse off, grab a cold drink from the bar, and ease into evening mode. And with easy beach access just a short trip away, slipping between sand-and-surf mornings and backyard bonfire nights is the easiest part of the trip. Whether you’re rallying the family, gathering the friend group, or hosting a milestone getaway, Salty Pelican delivers the kind of stay where the home itself becomes part of the memory.
● Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee.
● Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.
● Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.
By completing your reservation, you agree to our rental terms and conditions, which include identity verification before check-in. Depending on the property and booking, you may be required to:
● Provide a government-issued photo ID
● Provide a valid credit card with a name matching your ID
● Confirm your contact information
● Complete our verification portal
Check-in instructions may be withheld until verification is complete. All information collected is used solely for screening and verification — it is not stored or shared for any other purpose.
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Cancellation policy
- 100% refund up to 30 days before arrival
- 50% refund up to 14 days before arrival
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House Rules
Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM
House Rules
Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Children: Allowed
Infants: Allowed
Parties & Events: Not Allowed
Smoking Inside: Not Allowed
Additional Rules
- - Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- - One-night stays must be approved.
- - Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- - Pets are not allowed
- - Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- - No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- - Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- - Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- - Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.
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