Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is adjacent to Crystal Beach and within a 10-minute drive of Gilchrist Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 54 min drive - 24.0 miles
Port of Galveston - 55 min drive - 24.2 miles
Galveston Seawall - 55 min drive - 24.9 miles
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
Nauti Beaver Hut - 5 min drive
Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - 7 min drive
Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - 7 min drive
Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Nauti Kraken, Newly Remodeled!
Welcome to the Nauti Kraken! This eight year old home has been completely remodeled and repainted. Perfect for large families, and multiple families. Our home is warm, comfortable and with open floor plan. It is beautifully decorated and features all wood floors, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Large living area with plenty of room to relax and entertain. Fully equipped kitchen for large groups. Four bedroom and three full baths. Two decks, one upstairs and a spacious deck on the first floor furnished with oversized deck chairs and table. The beach is a two minute walk from the home.
The living room is spacious and has two full size couches, with two large chairs and ottoman . Large screen Smart TV provided. The living area opens to a dining space that seats 8 and six bar stools at the island.
The kitchen is fully equipped offering custom cabinetry with all stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The cooks of the group will be able to prepare meals for large groups, breakfast, lunch or your fresh catch of the day! Boil shrimp and crabs or for the non gourmet chefs, pizza, hot dogs and nachos. There is a toaster, blender for making up your beverages and a coffee pot that we provide filters for. If you are a Keurig user we have one. We try to keep pods, sugar and creamer.
The enormous Master Bedroom is located upstairs. It has a king bed, a Smart TV with a sitting area for enjoying your morning coffee while viewing the beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico. With direct access to the upstairs deck. The Master Bath has a large couple's shower, dual shower heads, tiled with granite and a sitting area. His and hers sinks and a separate toilet room. The Master walk in closet has shelves and two areas to hang clothes.
The Queen Bedroom is located upstairs. A closet with extra pillows, blankets and access to the full bathroom across the hallway. There is a french door right outside the room to go out to the upstairs deck.
The Bunk Room has two full size beds in bunk form that is perfect for teens to hang out. There is a closet for hanging clothes. The room is directly across from the second full size bathroom and has access to the upstairs deck.
Downstairs the second Bunk Room has two full size beds. This room is great for a small family teens and tweens. With a Smart TV.
Linens are provided. One set per bed. Pillows and pillow cases. Blankets cotton and quilts. Towels two per guest, wash clothes 2 per guest, hand towels 2 per bath.
Extras that are provided: 6 trash bags, 2 rolls paper towels, 2 rolls toilet paper per bath, dish washing detergent, 6 dish washer pods, coffee filters, 6 laundry detergent pods, fabric softener. In case of a late arrival we try to provide one time use amenities, enough coffee for one pot, sugar, sweetener and creamer packets.
The Laundry Room has a full size washer and dryer. An ironing board and iron. Enough washing detergent, fabric softener and bleach for your stay.
The Deck is a great place for sunning, playing and catching up with family and friends. The deck has awesome views of the Gulf and there are oversized deck chairs and a table for sitting outside. For early risers sit, drink your beverage of choice and watch the sun come up and see the beautiful ever changing colors of the morning sky and listen to the waves rolling in. In the afternoons as the sun goes down watch the tide go out and see the gorgeous sky go from blues to purple. The smaller deck upstairs has gorgeous expansive views of the ocean.
Downstairs there is a large built in picnic table perfect for getting out of the sun, or enjoy the large grill for hamburgers, steaks or the catch of the day! We try to keep charcoal and lighter fluid stocked for you, if you have any left over feel free to leave for next renters. The grill is located in the garage and ask that if you use it, clean it before you leave.
There are beach toys for everyone in the garage. Sand castle making tools, buckets, shovels and sand forms. A small pool for toddlers. Chairs for the beach. If you you do take them to the beach bring them back in the evening so they don't disappear. We ask that you rinse off all items that are taken to beach before returning to the garage.
Located downstairs is a large outdoor shower for rinsing off the beach sand.
We are pet friendly, but do require a $75 fee for each pet that is non-refundable and if there are more than two please ask for permission in advance.
There is enough parking space for 6 full size vehicles.
Check-in at 4:00 p.m.
Check-out at 11:00 a.m.
Early check-in and late check-out are available only by requesting at time of booking. Not available during Summer months, May-July.
Event Requirements:
Any gathering such as a day party, BBQ, Prom party, Birthday party, Wedding, or Reunions that exceeds the max occupancy for the home (11) is considered an event and must be approved.
The house uses a septic system and has a maximum occupancy and therefore when exceeded, additional restrooms are required. If you violate this policy, you will loose your entire deposit and be required to pay for any damages to the septic system.
Pay an event fee: All events, including prom/youth weekends require a non-refundable deposit.
Prom/Youth: Reservations require one chaperone for every four minors (anyone that does not meet our minimum renting age of 25). Each chaperone is required to provide a copy of their driver's license, be at least 25 years of age, all chaperones must be onsite with the minors at all times. If this policy is violated, the rental agreement is immediately terminated and you will escorted off the premises. There will be no refunds and each chaperone will subsequently be fined.
Please remember that parking is limited to 6 vehicles, which reduces the entertainment space underneath the house. Street parking is monitored, a well as limited, so be in consideration of our neighbors.
Please note that the home is not equipped to accommodate large parties indoors, so consider other arrangements in case of rain.
Renting age: Minimum of 25
Weather:
We do not offer travel insurance. You may choose to purchase travel insurance separately in case of unforeseen circumstances, and we highly recommend it. Example Access America - (URL-HIDDEN)
Storm: Refunds will be given if the state or local authorities order a mandatory evacuation in a "Tropical Storm/Hurricane area" and/or a mandatory evacuation order has been given for the "Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning" area of residence of a vacationing guest. The day that the authorities order evacuation order in a "Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning" area, we will refund any unused portion of rent from a guest currently registered. Any unused portion of rent from a guest that is scheduled to arrive, and wants to shorten the stay, to come in after the "Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning is lifted. Any advance rents collected or deposited for a reservation that is scheduled to arrive during the "Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning" period.
We will strive to work with guest to your satisfaction.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
100% renewable energy
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Grey water recycling system
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Unit size: 1,800 square feet
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Driving? This property offers limited parking.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Crystal Beach, just steps from Crystal Beach.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage with a max 6 spaces.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Nauti Kraken, Newly Remodeled!?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.
Are there hot tubs at Nauti Kraken, Newly Remodeled!?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies at Nauti Kraken, Newly Remodeled!?
Yes, every accommodation at Nauti Kraken, Newly Remodeled! comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.
Nauti Kraken, Newly Remodeled! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Absolute perfection. Such a great location to n the beach! We had fantastic views. The property is exactly as shown, super clean and nice. Zero complaints here! Property owners are easy to work with and communicate seamlessly. Would absolutely recommend and definitely remember this home for our return trips! Love!!
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason F.
Aug 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
It was a perfect location and we had plenty of room! Beautiful home!
Jason F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diana T.
Jul 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Time!!
We loved this beach house and had the best time on vacation with our family! It was spacious and the short walk to the beach was great! Amazing location!
Diana T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
James L.
Jun 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway!❤️
We stayed three nights and it was wonderful. The beach house was in prime location to the beach, clean, with an eye for details which did not go unnoticed❤️ There were good views of the Gulf. The grandparents could watch the kids playing at the beach from the decks! Plenty of eateries close by and a large grocery store as well. Thank you so much for supplying us with a great place to stay!
We certainly plan to do it again, soon!❤️❤️❤️ 🐙🦑🦐🦞🦀
James L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jonathon U.
May 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home
Home was amazing, freshly remodeled and furnished which made me slightly nervous being the first guest to use everything. Painting was still in process of being completed however owner contacted me to inform me and home was spotless when we arrived. We were also informed that there would be issues with internet ( which there was) however owner graciously gave us an adequate rebate for loss of use. Property and location was perfect my only suggestion would be for owner to install blinds over primary bedroom balcony door, the neighbors have a Birds Eye view directly to bed. We would love to stay at this beach cabin again on our next trip to beach.
Jonathon U.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brenda W., Kingwood
Sep 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
Once again best place on Crystal Beach. Clean.. well maintained. Well managed. Will rent again.
Brenda W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Timothy R.
Jul 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Enjoyed the location, floorplan, and Kelli was great to deal with from beginning to end.
Timothy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Julie K.
Jun 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation 2021
This was our 1st experience using VRBO, and we couldn't have picked a better place than Wait-n-Sea to spend our week in Crystal Beach. We had 6 adults and 3 kids, the youngest was 2. Kelli Mathews was an amazing host, we loved the house, it was exactly what the pictures showed and exceeded our expectations The house was very clean and beautifully decorated.
Kelli was always quick to answer any messages or concerns we had. We were unfortunately without electricity for almost 24 hours but this was totally out of her control, the whole peninsula was without power, but we made the best of it. Kelli went above and beyond making sure we were all ok throughout the whole situation. We will definitely be back and we will rent again from Kelli. Thank you Kelli for making our stay a memorable one, we sure made lots of memories.
Julie K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea K., Houston, TX
Nov 9, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and super cute!
We rented the house for my husbands 30th birthday with three other couples and when we arrived we were all excited about how close it was to the beach and how cute and updated the house is. Kelli was great and very responsive when we had some WiFi issues and a power outage! Would highly recommend and will be renting again in the future!
Chelsea K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
6/10 Okay
Collette J.
Oct 6, 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location, Sweet Manager, but Very Dirty
The house is in an absolutely amazing location and it’s a beautiful house but it was filthy. We spent the first evening and next morning washing comforters and rugs that we could tell hadn’t been washed in quite some time. The floors were full of sand, as were the showers and just about every corner of the home. All three showers were full of mold. The mattresses are in desperate need of replacing. None of us slept well.
I notified Kelli of the filth, and she was an absolute sweetheart and told me she’d contact the cleaning company and gave us a nights refund. I think the cleaning didn’t take one step in that house before we came. Rugs weren’t where they were supposed to be and we crunched on the sand throughout the house. I chose this house for my family and while we had a great time at the beach, so much time was wasted cleaning obvious things that should have been cleaned.
Had the house been clean, we would 100% be back next year. Thank you again Kelli for being so sweet and I don’t blame you.
Collette J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Brenda W., Kingwood
Sep 23, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home clean clean clean
BRING A MOBIL HOTSPOT. This property is stunning. Well stocked and very clean. My only complaint is the WiFi. Please update this system. It was one of the worst I’ve ever had. You simply can’t use it. Otherwise this house is 5 stars all the way around. Bring mosquito repellant. One of the neighbors has a water storage and the mosquito game here is intense!
Brenda W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
6/10 Okay
NATASHA G.
Sep 8, 2020
Quick & Easy Getaway
My family and I chose this location for a quick getaway. The house has great beach views with easy quick access to the beach
Pros:
Great location
Great outdoor decks
Spacious
Nice kitchen/ dining area
Fully stocked home
Cons:
Tile in bathrooms need a deep cleaning/scrubbing
Living furniture needs replacing asap (owner is aware)
Overall cleanliness could be much better.
NATASHA G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tracey R.
Sep 1, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Good times!!
We really enjoyed are extended weekend. The hose was nice with plenty of room! Location is great!! Everyone had a great time!!
Tracey R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Cindy B.
Aug 25, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
Great location to the beach!! Nice house!
Cindy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Allyson W.
Jul 14, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, great location!
My family and I had an amazing time. The home is beautiful, was stocked, and had a beautiful view. Dealing with Kelli was perfect! She is very sweet and goes above and beyond.
Allyson W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rebekah O.
Jun 10, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
We had the greatest time! Perfect location and the house was exactly as shown.
Rebekah O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mark W.
Jun 10, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal Beach
Great property! Great views!
Mark W.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
8/10 Good
Lisa N.
Mar 29, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick beach getaway
Although our stay was short, we enjoyed ourselves! Home was very clean. Great layout, relaxing and comfortable. Beach views were great and it’s very close and easy to get to the beach. The internet was down and this made it difficult for my husband to work as he had planned to when agreed to go with us. We have Verizon and could not get our hotspots to work either so this was a bummer. Would also recommend prop mgmt do a walk through several lights are out, lamps either don’t work or bulbs need replacing, some outlets didn’t work and small typical maintenance items. All of the smoke detectors had been removed and were in the pantry which made us a little uneasy , maybe someone didn’t get batteries replaced in them before we arrived? All normal issues with a vacay rental and home on the coast would stay here again.
Lisa N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte B., Houston
Sep 9, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Dream weekend for our family getaway
Our 6 adults and 2 small children all enjoyed a nearly perfect weekend here at Wait N Sea! All the beds were comfortable and they had absolutely everything we needed. Love that you can both see the ocean and walk to it. The downstairs shower was super great- so it made it easy to clean up and keep the place tidy. Loved the 3 full baths, which were convenient for having numerous people. We made every meal in the kitchen and enjoyed lunches on the downstairs picnic table. Loved the chairs on the porches- super comfy for wood and nice to have cup holders. We utilized the beach chairs and baby pool from the garage (a little disorganized but had lots of stuff in it for use). Easy check-in and out instructions. We hope to come back and stay at this same place next summer too!
Charlotte B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Barbara W.
Aug 20, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Texas beach ... an amazing time
Great time ! All went really well ! Property very nice and great for large family ! Thanks for a wonderful vacation ! Would love to stay there again ! Everything you need and more !
Barbara W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Brooks L., Austin, Texas
Jun 14, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Place was amazing
Place was awesome we all enjoyed it
Brooks L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Teresa W., Lewisville
Jun 10, 2019
Vacay by the shore
We had a great time. Beautiful house. The beach was full of seaweed but still pleasant. Master suite is enormous.
Teresa W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
marcela C., Katy, TX
Oct 15, 2018
Nice house!
The house has good location, nice view, and it is a very nice house. The internet never worked and i feel the management company should check the house before the renter arrived to make sure everything works. The patio was dirty from the birds. There are not TV’s in the guest rooms. Overall it is a good place!
marcela C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
8/10 Good
Nancy H.
Aug 9, 2018
Family Beach Weekend
The house was beautiful and comfortable, good view of the water. We will need a bigger house next year but will definitely stay at crystal Beach again!
Nancy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Brianna S., Burleson, tx
Aug 8, 2018
Very nice home!
This home was very nice and the owners were quick to respond with any questions. It was decorated beautifully and close to the beach. We would stay here again!