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The Crab Shack

4.7
107 reviews
Jamaica Beach
Built on a deep water canal in Jamaica Beach, The Crab Shack is a cozy A-frame with a delightful beach vibe. There’s space for eight people across three bedrooms and an expansive deck reaching out over the water providing tons of elevated outdoor space for lounging, dining, or fishing. A shaded space under the home has a charcoal grill and boat dock alongside a Cowboy soaking pool and fire pit. The Crab Shack is a quick drive away from the beach, grocery stores, and west end restaurants.
9

Guests

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

Features & Amenities

24-hour Checkin
Air Conditioning
Antiquing
Baking Sheet
Balcony
Barbeque Utensils
Basketball Court
Bay
Beach

Rooms & Layout

Bedroom #1

King Bed: 1

Bedroom #2

King Bed: 1

Bedroom #3

Queen Bed: 1
Single Bed: 2
What Guests Are Saying
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“tbh for the price I didn't expect what we got it was better than anticipated”

“My family will be back to location, great for small family.”

“The host was great and the property had everything you needed.”

“We had a very pleasant time during the week we were there in September. Very comfortable accommodations and the hosts were exceptional! They checked up on us to ensure we were having a pleasant stay and that was very much appreciated! Would definitely stay at a Beach Box property again!!!”

“Very nice host and great communication.”

“It was a great property! Little pool for the kids to play in, nice deck for us to talk hangout and fish, cool little game room and a fully fenced in yard so my dog could play and roam and I didn’t have to worry about him getting out. And we were right across the street from the beach where we parked in the sand and set up our spot just steps away. Everything was fantastic and we had a blast.”

“Great place to stay for our guys trip to Galveston. Plenty of outdoor seating and deck space. Enjoyed the fishing and just sitting on deck relaxing with a cold drink. Beds were comfortable and everything was provided. Our group will definitely be back again for a longer stay. ”

“Super close to the beach! The dock was amazing. My family fished and kayaked every day we were there. Would definitely stay again!”

“Un lugar tranquilo cumplió todas nuestras expectativas solo tuvimos un pequeño inconveniente el asador no tenía parilla pero fuera de eso todo estuvo genial sin duda la volvería a elegir en mis próximos viajes a la playa ❤️🏝️”

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Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund up to 14 days before arrival
  • 50% refund up to 7 days before arrival
Access
Guests have access to the entire property.
House Rules

Check-In: 4:00 PM

Check-Out: 11:00 AM

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The Crab Shack

“tbh for the price I didn't expect what we got it was better than anticipated”

“My family will be back to location, great for small family.”

“The host was great and the property had everything you needed.”

“We had a very pleasant time during the week we were there in September. Very comfortable accommodations and the hosts were exceptional! They checked up on us to ensure we were having a pleasant stay and that was very much appreciated! Would definitely stay at a Beach Box property again!!!”

“Very nice host and great communication.”

“It was a great property! Little pool for the kids to play in, nice deck for us to talk hangout and fish, cool little game room and a fully fenced in yard so my dog could play and roam and I didn’t have to worry about him getting out. And we were right across the street from the beach where we parked in the sand and set up our spot just steps away. Everything was fantastic and we had a blast.”

“Great place to stay for our guys trip to Galveston. Plenty of outdoor seating and deck space. Enjoyed the fishing and just sitting on deck relaxing with a cold drink. Beds were comfortable and everything was provided. Our group will definitely be back again for a longer stay. ”

“Super close to the beach! The dock was amazing. My family fished and kayaked every day we were there. Would definitely stay again!”

“Un lugar tranquilo cumplió todas nuestras expectativas solo tuvimos un pequeño inconveniente el asador no tenía parilla pero fuera de eso todo estuvo genial sin duda la volvería a elegir en mis próximos viajes a la playa ❤️🏝️”

“This was a last-minute rental for us, and it was so cute! We always get a beach house in Jamaica beach, so we are very familiar with the area. This rental was the first one that did not have as many amenities that we are used to with our Airbnb's (no dishwasher, no extra blankets, no coffee machine, no full-size shampoo/conditioner/body washes, no kayaks). The cowboy pool was a super cute idea, but our kiddos didn't use it because they said it was too cold. The main issue was the decking outside. There are three different level changes when walking around, and there are boards that are lifted up. Everyone in our party kept tripping and several people lost their footing and almost went into the water. Overall, it was a super cute house that served its purpose for our little vacay. :)”

“It was cozy and relaxing ”

“I spent weekend at the Crab Shack home, and it was just as described. Home was clean, kitchen was well-stocked. Communication with the host was easy and she graciously answered any questions or concerns. The location was perfect. My teenagers enjoyed fishing off the back boat deck. We were blessed with great weather and able to enjoy the spacious deck (no mosquitos during our stay). I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a great place to stay at Jamaica Beach. I will definitely book again.”

“Easy check-in process. Property was clean, well kept, and equiped with essentials. Cowboy pool was small, but refreshing. Good access to wifi and streaming services. Fishing area on back deck. The only issue was the ladder/stairs to get to the 3rd floor bedrooms was a little difficult to navigate. Wouldn't recommend for people with mobility issues. Overall we enjoyed our stay.”

“The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Host was very responsive. Great location and easy access to the beach. ”

“Great experience. ”

“Spotless, well-equipped with everything needed for a cozy getaway. Near the beach & RV park, something for everyone. Our favorite part was the covered area below on the canal plus having small pool for staying cool! We WILL be back!”

“Beautiful house with an amazing view”

“Wish we would of booked more days! Peaceful and relaxing. Loved the fact there’s a restroom/shower in bottom floor by pool and dock…very convenient. The upper deck was great!”

“We loved our stay at The Crab Shack! Great location and a cute property. Looking forward to our next holiday! ”

“House served its purpose. A/C worked well and the decks are great. We didn’t try the cowboy pool. Caught a few catfish which was nice. The spiral case/ladder is not for elderly or have bad knees if you want access to top 2 queen rooms. Overall nice place for a economy stay.”

“This property was amazing, my friends and I had a good time with such beautiful view as we watched the Sunset and Sunrise. Definitely recommend this bnb.”

“Perfect lil spot on canal in Jamaica Beach away from touristy spots. Easy access to beach, wish we could’ve stayed longer!”

“House was exactly as expected and accurate to the description and pictures. Check in was very easy. Host was attentive and courteous. Location was great! It even has an unexpected game room with an additional bathroom. The kitchen had everything you need and more. Yard is completely fenced in, which is hard to find in this area. My family and I will return.”

“Great stay! Chris was always there if we needed anything. Great atmosphere and very clean! Will def be back for sure!”

“Wonderful place to enjoy time with your spouse or the family and friends!”

“Great place!”

“Nice place to relax and quiet.”

“The house was pretty loved being there on the canal and close to the beach over all was a good stay”

“This was the perfect place to stay for a quick little trip! I only wish we had more family, and time, to share this amazing home!! It was just 2 of us, but it was perfect!! We played games in the basement, watched tv in the living room, and enjoyed the scenic views from many levels! We would love to return in the summer with our family as this home has many family style dining areas, kid friendly sleeping areas, and is equipped perfectly for returning home after long beach days! Chris made us feel so at home and provided us with many options of activities while we were there. Chris also went above and beyond with his responsiveness and helpfulness! A beautiful stay and excited to return!”

“Overall, this place was a lot of fun! We loved being able to wake up, walk outside and be on the water. I wish the fishing/crabbing was better, but that just had to do with season. It was really nice the dogs could wander and they had the dock itself gated off. The stairs in the house though are treacherous. Honestly not suitable for kids or elderly people. Too steep and felt like you had to climb a ladder to get to an attic. The queen bed downstairs needs to be replaced asap. The bed sinks way down in the middle when lying on it, and my husband and I were so restless. The dock is a little worn and unlevel in places, we all lost our balances on a good number of occasions. Other than that, Chris was very responsive and helped us with all of our questions! I would definitely be back, but wouldn’t recommend for young kids or elderly people due to the stairs inside.”

“Thank you for a fun stay at the crab shack! We LOVED the multi decks to choose from to watch the sunset and hang out outside after a long day at the beach. Perfect place to relax. Thank you!”

“It was great location”

“Beautiful place and we are having great time.”

“Sunset from the large deck was beautiful. Major downside for me--pictured swing under house was not there. Stairs were described and pictured, so we knew they would be tricky and they were. Also, we ate most meals in the well equipped kitchen, so a dishwasher would have been nice.”

“had a great time here fishing. nice place”

“Extremely beautiful area in Jamaica Beach! Quiet, peaceful stay and Chris was very responsive. Will definitely be back when visiting Galveston!”

“we had a short stay here, but our time was well spent. the fact that this house is on the bay/water and has a cowboy pool was awesome. the spiral staircase off the living room is adorable. the deck has plenty of seating to relax outside and just look at the water. clean and easy to get in to. thanks again ”

“The ultimate chill spot in Jamaica Beach!! The deck area here is awesome—sprawls out over the water like it’s beggin’ you to lounge, grill, or fish while you wait for dinner or whatever, lol! I love the outdoors so that was the highlight for me with the fire pit and all. Bunk room downstairs was nice for some separation too! ”

“Cowboy soaking pool is cool, porch deck area is very nice for views, outside nice for fishing and grilling, spiral staircase was steep but very cool, WIFI and TV was nice for before bed, firepit and game room were a nice touch. outdoor shower nice for after beach ”

“we stayed here and loved that the downstairs bunk room was separate for our friends. the home was clean and cozy and the outside was spacious and relaxing. its hard to beat getting a home on the water. host was helpful with our questions before we checked in. thank you ”

“this place is like an outdoor oasis! cowboy soaking pool, outdoor shower, deck, boat dock/fishing area! The house is comfortable and clean and the the area felt nice and safe for us. highly recommend ”

“Really wonderful place and host”

“We had a small get away and everything was perfect the location was calm and quiet.”

“It was a very relaxing stay. ”

“Love the stay! Would do it again !”

“The property was beautiful and beyond our group’s expectation. It made our fishing trip even more relaxing. Coming home to a place where we can grill our catch and enjoy the sunset at the balcony with ice cold beer. Kudos to Chris, our host, for his immediate response to our every queries.”

“We really enjoyed our stay here. It was really cool having the canal access so we could fish all the time. Kiddos loved the pool and really enjoyed having the upper deck to play on. Tucked away in Jamaica Beach there weren't any loud parties of any thing of that sort happening. Beach access direclty across the street. We would stay again for sure.”

“We had a wonderful time, the house was great”

“Me and my family had a lot of fun during our stay! We enjoyed all the things this spot had to offer, from the home-front canal, the dipping pool, and nice views from the decks. The kitchen and restrooms were very clean and it was very helpful to have the washer and dryer on site. What I was really happy about was being able to take our 2 dogs on our trip! It really made our trip more worry free being able to take them on our family trip. Having the beaches and stores close by was very convenient as well. I look forward to visiting again in the future!”

“We hag a great time at this house. We couldn’t spend much time on the beach because of flooding so the stock tank pool saved the vacation. The neighborhood was great and the locals there were very helpful. Chris was a great host and was quick to reach out and respond to messages.”