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Nassau - The Crab Shack

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV, table football, books
Experience the charm of Jamaica Beach at The Crab Shack, a cozy A-frame with an expansive deck overlooking the water. Enjoy elevated outdoor space for lounging, dining, or fishing alongside a Cowboy soaking pool and fire pit.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €232
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

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About this property

Entire place

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

Nassau - The Crab Shack

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.



● WINTER TEXAN RATE: Escape to the Texas Gulf Coast this winter! Ask about our reduced monthly rates October 1 - March 1.



● Location: Jamaica Beach community of Galveston, Texas



● Beach Access: Just a two-minute drive from the Jamaica Beach access point. Cars and golf carts are allowed to park on the beach.



● Private Pool: We have a Cowboy soaking pool on the ground level that can comfortably fit up to 8 people when it`s time to relax and cool off.



● Community Amenities: Guests have access to the Jamaica Beach community pool for a fee — open Memorial Day - Labor Day — and city park.



● Rent BeachBox: Beach gear rentals are available! Ask us for details and rates.



● 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 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: We can fit up to 3 cars using both the carport and the driveway.



The Crab Shack has a fully fenced yard, perfect for pets and kids. Outside, an expansive deck space spans out over the boat dock and the canal below. Host a family dinner at the alfresco dining space, while a pastel pink sunset lights up the sky above you.



Walking into the home, the open and airy living space has a stylish mid-century style with tons of natural light. There’s a fully stocked kitchen and ample seating for everyone between the stools at the bar and the dining table. A full bathroom off the living space has a cabin-like vibe, with knotty pine walls, a clean white vanity, and a tub/shower combo.



Off the living area, a fun bunk room has a twin-over-twin bed and a queen-size bed. Up the spiral staircase, you’ll find two more bedrooms and a half bath. The first bedroom has a king-size bed and access to a third-floor balcony overlooking the full deck below and the canal. The second bedroom also has a king-size bed and looks out over the quiet neighborhood.



On the ground level, there’s a laundry room complete with washer/dryer. There’s also a game room to get some shade or catch the game on TV while enjoying the outside space. A covered boat dock makes the perfect spot for a leisurely afternoon of fishing— or launching kayaks into the canal. The barbeque area is shady and cool, complete with a Cowboy soaking pool and an outdoor shower which is an absolute must after a day at the beach or pool. This super-charming, bohemian retreat is the perfect home base for a getaway to the Texas coast.



● 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.



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House Rules:

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,195 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
Property Registration Number STR22-00135

Property is also known as

214832

About the area

Map
Galveston, TX

What's nearby

  • Jamaica Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Galveston Island State Park Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Broadway - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Palm Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Pirate's Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West End And Sand Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pariah Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Seaside Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waterman's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Country Club - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Nassau - The Crab Shack have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Nassau - The Crab Shack?

As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nassau - The Crab Shack on 21 Oct 2025 start from €231.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Nassau - The Crab Shack pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Nassau - The Crab Shack?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nassau - The Crab Shack?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nassau - The Crab Shack located?

This family-friendly Galveston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach. Indian Beach and Palm Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Nassau - The Crab Shack Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayla M.

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

Perfect stay in Jamaica beach

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cameryn s.

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

Beautiful Property

We loved our stay at The Crab Shack! Great location and a cute property. Looking forward to our next holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margelia J.

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

Amazing

Beautiful house with an amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

R H.

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

Budget Beach house

This is prime 70's TX Beach house. Funky steps in the a frame to get to bedrroms
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Very Peaceful

It was a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie A.

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

Nice place

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Keri F.

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

Great fishing camp!

Our family and fur babies had a great couple of nights. The place was clean. For the price it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

relaxing stay on the water

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Y.

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

outdoor dream

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda H.

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

10/10 loved this bayfront home

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

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

family friendly home

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Outside

We had a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilly C.

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

the crab shack was cute

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey L.

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

40th Birthday

3 couples came to celebrate our friend turning 40 ! Everything was great! Thanks for fun over night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keberly G.

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

Amazed

Gad great time with my kids!! Beautiful house
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

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

Loved it

Super cute property, AC worked great, neighbors were friendly and host was very responsive! Loved the cowboy pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Desiree S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cute place but definitely needs some work

The house is cute but had a strong smell of mold upon entering. The pictures were deceiving as the furniture was older and stained. The back ladder for the bay is broken so the kids could not get in and swim which was disappointing for them. The car port ceiling had multiple leaks with mold growing outside of the paneling. Roof is missing many shingles. The mold is the biggest issue with this house. The kitchen also had some sticky cabinets. The upstairs bedroom tv was not working. The house was cozy and worked for the couple nights we stayed but could definitely use some updating and TLC. The mold is the most concerning issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dustin H.

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

Wasn’t horrible

It wasn’t horrible and we overall had a good stay. One thing that really bothered us was in the bedroom our 2 year old was staying in we found an open full bottle of someone’s tobacco spit spilled under the bed so we are just glad we found that and were able to clean it up before our 2 year old found it. Besides that is was clean for the most part. 2 bedrooms were upstairs and the kids bedroom is downstairs by the front door so we had to do rearranging so that they wouldn’t be by the front door by theirselves but then also the stairs to the third floor are very small and steep and dangerous for children and elderly to have to keep going up and down. The downstairs game room smells like mildew/ mold from water damage and all throughout the house, the ceiling was leaking in spots when it rained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Positive comments: cowboy pool is amazing! Convenient location. Quiet area. Spent time with familyNegative comments: This place should be called The CRAP Shack, not The Crab Shack. It smells horrible of mold and mildew. Had to wash everything I brought just to get smell out of it once I got home. Beds are terrible. Bathrooms are falling apart. Nothing like the photos. No lounge chairs on deck. Kitchen stove burners were all lopsided and tilted. Downstairs was gross. I was alerted an hour before check in time that the cleaners were “running late due to traffic”. Promised completion by 5:00pm. (Check in is 4pm). Didn’t actually get the message until I pulled into property. Sat and waited for cleaners. They didn’t finish until way after 5pm. Poop stains on couch that I pointed out for them to clean. Had we not driven so far, we would have turned around and gone home. The place is disgusting. I will say, they did issue me a less than fair tiny refund and extended check out time for the cleaners being late. But I will never stay here again. It’s old, in much need of repair and upgrade. The bedroom on the main floor sleeps 4 and there is no place to put luggage or move around. Save your money and find another place. This one is disgusting!
Soiled stools 🤮
Poop stain on couch 🤮
How I walked into the home
How I walked into the home
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa S.

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

Property in need of Bathroom Maintenance

Overall the property is as described on Vrbo, however it is in need of maintenance in the main bathroom on 1st floor. The shower handle was not movable to the on position. When trying to apply force to twist it to the "on" position the whole assembly felt so fragile, we were afraid of breaking the whole unit. We had to resort to showering in the downstairs mud room. This meant taking all our shower belongings and change of clothes down the narrow, outdoor stairs. The mud room shower is very, small similar to an RV shower stall. This was not convenient for our stay! Also, the refrigerator needs to be replaced! It does not cool or freeze appropriately. We had food quickly go bad in our short stay, and we weren't able to make use of the freezer at all. The outdoor amenities need maintenance. We tripped several times on wooden boards that are warped, and higher than others. Several of the Adirondack chairs are broken, and in disrepair. Other than those maintenance items above, the property is very, accommodating and in a nice canal housing community.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not up to expectations

This property did not meet our expectations. Unlike the listing, there were only three bedrooms, as the fourth had been turned into a foosball room. This would have worked for our needs, but in the third bedroom they had replaced the bed pictured with a foam mattress on the floor, which was difficult for adults to use. The bunkbeds in the same room had a visibly damaged frame and did not seem safe to use. One bathroom was difficult for most of our party to use due to the lack of legroom between the toilet and the counter. Only one bathroom had a shower and the outdoor shower was viewable from our deck and the decks of neighbors so it was unusable as well. The wifi was not working when we checked in and the owners tried to troubleshoot over chat. They were unable to resolve the issue, nor did they agree to our request for a credit for the inconvenience. I had to drive 20 minutes away to finish my work rather than work from the house as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene H.

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

Enjoyable

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025