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Happy Days On Waterways - Pool, Boat Slip, Bay Access, close to beach!!

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a blue umbrella, surrounded by buildings with balconies.
A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a body of water.
A balcony with outdoor furniture overlooking a water body and buildings.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue island, and three bar stools.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

At this holiday home you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Crystal Beach and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a fenced private garden and a TV are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Crystal Beach holiday home, you'll be 23.9 km (14.9 mi) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 25.3 km (15.7 mi) from Galveston Seawall.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 50 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 50 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 51 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 54 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jose’s Cantina Cajun Steakhouse Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Happy Days On Waterways - Pool, Boat Slip, Bay Access, close to beach!!

BAYSIDE/CANAL - WATERWAYS - 3 BEDROOM - 2 BATH - SLEEPS 11 This one of a kind, crystal beach vacation rental, has it all. Happy Days on Waterways is located on the canal where you can enjoy glorious sunrise and sunsets from the deck. This beautiful newly remodeled home, with a sparkling pool, sits on a fully fenced double lot. The spacious open floor plan has 3 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms and comfortably sleeps 11 guests. This fully stocked retreat has a king size bed, a queen size bed, and a bunk room with one queen, two full and one twin bed. You will feel so at home as you create amazing memories with your family or friends. Happy Days on Waterways, formerly known as Bolivar Slam, is the perfect pet friendly vacation get-away perfect for families! You’ll find everything you need for waterfront living at this vacation rental. The open living/dining/kitchen area with wood floors throughout, offers plenty of comfortable furniture to relax in while visiting with your group. There is plenty of room for multiple cooks and/or cook’s helpers in the well-stocked kitchen so you can prepare that fresh seafood in no time! Cozy, restful bedrooms, each with its own TV, means no fighting over the remote when you can't agree on which movie to watch when it's time to kick back. Fishing fans will enjoy wetting a line in the canal right outside the door! Want to bring your boat? This amazing bayside home has a boat slip with lift available for your use! If the fishing and boating isn’t enough for you, just make the short drive to the beach, located across Highway 87! Primary Bedroom (King), Bedroom 2 (1Twin/Queen Bunk, 1 Full/Full Bunk), Bedroom 3 (Queen). Primary Bath (Shower/Tub Combo), Bath 2 (Shower). LINENS INCLUDED Canal home, nearest beach access road is in Blue Water on East Drive. 2 NIGHT MINIMUM (Excluding Holidays) FOR WEEKLY RENTALS, ARRIVAL DAYS ARE: MONDAY OR FRIDAY (depending on reservations already in place). PETS ALLOWED WITH ADDITIONAL FEE. Jet Skis not included in rental 10-20% INCREASE APPLIED TO RATES FOR ALL HOLIDAYS, SPRING BREAK AND CERTAIN EVENTS. All Cobb Real Estate vacation rentals are NON-SMOKING properties. Even when provided, Internet Access/Satellite TV/Cell service can be unreliable on The Bolivar Peninsula, as we are a rural community and weather sensitive. We apologize, but Cobb Real Estate cannot guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay and cannot offer refunds for disruption of these services. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information; however, it is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, change of house contents and/or features or withdrawal without notice.

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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
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,610 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

1544-61766

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Happy Days On Waterways - Pool, Boat Slip, Bay Access, close to beach!!?

Yep, Happy Days On Waterways - Pool, Boat Slip, Bay Access, close to beach!! is a short 16-minute walk from Crystal Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing and swimming.

Does Happy Days On Waterways - Pool, Boat Slip, Bay Access, close to beach!! have a pool?

Happy Days On Waterways - Pool, Boat Slip, Bay Access, close to beach!! has a communal pool.

Is there a private hot tub at Happy Days On Waterways - Pool, Boat Slip, Bay Access, close to beach!!?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Happy Days On Waterways - Pool, Boat Slip, Bay Access, close to beach!!?

No, Happy Days On Waterways - Pool, Boat Slip, Bay Access, close to beach!! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Happy Days On Waterways - Pool, Boat Slip, Bay Access, close to beach!!?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 2:00 PM.

Happy Days On Waterways - Pool, Boat Slip, Bay Access, close to beach!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time!! The cabin was clean and the pool was amazing! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy Days!

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Great house, great location, great pool. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Overall nice place but pool didn’t have the umbrella as pictured but luckily we had one for the beach to use. A few improvements could go a long way as other rentals we have stayed at had them on hand. (More than one flimsy cutting board, sharper knives, beach towels toiletries ans a wine opener.)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great House

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Great canal home. Pool was great. Loved our time at Happy Days! Couple of points to fix and or improve upon. 3 out of 4 under home lights did not work at all. Pool light did not work. Even after calling 2 times, to have high grass cut - grass was not cut until the day before we left. These factors did not impede our fun... but did need to share moving forward.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Great house and location if you like fishing. This house is clean and beautiful. The pool was a huge bonus. We had a great time and will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pool, bay view on water, big house!

We loved this house! The area was very quiet and the view was beautiful. We loved the pool and the deck. House was clean and comfortable. We will be book again here soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation Spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: I've stayed here multiple times before but the new owners are making some really wonderful upgrades to this place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

50th Anniversary Celebration

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was nice and clean. It had everything we needed and wanted. The pool and the kitchen the favorites of the family. Both big enough for the whole family together.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fisherman’s Dream

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: This place is awesome and is probably one of our favorite rentals! We really loved jumping into the perfect pool after a hot day fishing. We definitely utilized the boat slip and fish cleaning station. The closet was well stocked with pool floats, extra beach chairs, and life jackets. The double-lot fenced yard was so perfect for our little dachshund. We were glad we brought our own pool umbrella, because there was none available. Also be sure to bring your own beach towels as there are only bath towels provided. Also there was no stocked Keurig coffee as pictured. These are just some helpful tips. By no means did these things ruin our week. Also, there was no hairdryer, soap, or shampoo provided, which most rentals do supply. This property is currently listed for sale. We loved it, and would consider purchasing it if it were priced appropriately. Maybe a commercial grade ice machine would justify the $899K price tag. Joking. This place is great and we wish we could afford it, however we selfishly want them to continue renting it! Thanks for sharing your awesome place with us! We will be back (as renters.)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

4th of July getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: We had an amazing time at Happy Days on Waterways. The pool was a definite plus. The entire home was clean and just as described.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bolivar Slam

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: It was really nice and relaxing for my wife and i
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Awesome fishing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved staying here. It was perfect for fishing. Our only complaint was the bathrooms. They were both dated & not very clean. Mold was growing in both showers. The master shower was especially gross. We didn’t use it. We still had a fun stay with tons of fishing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Will definitely return to this property!

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: This home was the perfect location on the canal with just a short trip to the beach. Very clean and comfortable. If you sit on the boat dock at night you might see dolphins up close, like we did.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thumbs Up!

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 ease of dealing with Cobb Real Estate was great. House was nice & clean - nice neighborhood, and liked that it had a boat lift/slip & our boat actually fit! (Triton 240XL) Would rent again and would recommend to anyone else.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend Get Away

Rating Details: 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 great will rent it again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A much needed getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 beach house we stayed in was really nice. 2 families stayed there and we did not feel crowded at all. My family really loved that it was by the canal, so they could fish all the time. The only downside is that there is no storage or dressers in the master bedroom for clothes. Other than that, I highly recommend this place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Getaway 🌴🌴🌴

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Awesome Location , Great Place !!! Our Favorite Eating Place Is Stringrays and Jose !!! Would Definitely Recommend This Cabin !!! Great Spot !!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome as Always

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We had a great time as we do every year. This is our 3rd year to rent the Bolivar Slam and have had a great experience every time. We look forward to continuing our tradition for years to come.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thanksgiving week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Get stay!! We had a blast. Cobb is as always great to deal with! Great customer service. We will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Fishing

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: My son and two son in laws had a perfect weekend of fishing cabin was perfectly setup and located
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a great and spacious home to stay in. Nice views and a quiet neighborhood. It made relaxing and enjoying the peninsula easy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mother’s Day Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love coming to this house. It is in a nice quiet location but still very close to the beach. The home could use some TLC. It seems to have been untouched since our first visit 3 years ago. A light canister is missing in the master. The sofa has some stains on it and the floor rug in the living room could be changed out and fastened to the floor somehow. The outside flood light was broke off the patio and laying on the ground. The porch railing could use repainting or at least cleaning where what seems to be black mold is growing. And lastly, this house I think says something about the fishing but there is no underwater fishing light which would really help the night fishing. Overall though, the house is great and we will stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bolivar Slam

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Would recommend the owner fill the holes in the front yard so someone doesn’t fall in the canal. We have been coming to Crystal and renting from Cobb since I was a child and had more fun at this house than any other beach front we have ever rented. Great house and great location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family had fun.

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: We loved being able to fish right off the front and it was always shaded. We also liked that we were still really close to the store and the beach right across the street. The only thing we had a problem with was the washer and dryer it made our clothes smell horrible! I would recommend not using them.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was nice and quiet and beautiful home. A short access to the store restaurants and bait shop.