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Chateau Des Fontenot

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Crystal Beach

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A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a beach.
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a candle, and curtains.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a fireplace.
A two-story building with a balcony and a covered porch.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8115 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, nauti beaver hut
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Crystal Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Crystal Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • nauti beaver hut - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 54 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 55 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 55 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬3 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.

Chateau Des Fontenot

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom beach property is located in the town center of Crystal Beach, Texas. Chateau Des Fontenot is a 3rd row house with an amazing view of the beach. Outside on the furnished deck, you will fall in love with the area! Enjoy the sunrise while you drink your morning coffee (Keurig coffee maker provided), or relax in the evening with your favorite beverage. This house has easy beach access - on foot, golf cart, or by vehicle.

The living area offers comfortable seating and a large flat-screen TV, with high speed internet for your convenience. Preparing and serving meals is easy in this well stocked kitchen, and there is plenty of room to enjoy them with the dining room table for 6 and additional bar seating.
With over 1200 square feet, Chateau des Fontenot easily sleeps 8. The primary bedroom has a king size bed, and the second bedroom has one queen. The third bedroom has one full size bed, and there is an air mattress for additional sleeping accommodations.

The downstairs area is the perfect spot to BBQ on the charcoal grill; family meals that can be served while sitting around the picnic table.
While visiting Chateau des Fontenot you are sure to make many lasting memories and plenty of relaxing moments. This house is perfect for your next family vacation!

Small dogs (under 35 pounds) allowed with pet fee. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.
The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,240 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
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, 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Centrally Located Crystal Beach Awesome Views Chateau Fontenot
Centrally Located Crystal Beach Awesome Views Chateau Fontenot
2899-229176

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chateau Des Fontenot to the airport?

This vacation home is 52.4 mi (89-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chateau Des Fontenot have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Chateau Des Fontenot to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 9.8 mi (14-min drive) from Gilchrist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chateau Des Fontenot offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chateau Des Fontenot?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Chateau Des Fontenot?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Chateau Des Fontenot?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Chateau Des Fontenot have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Chateau Des Fontenot have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Chateau Des Fontenot to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Chateau Des Fontenot Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Great place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We had an amazing stay!! The house was beautiful! The view was absolutely stunning!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Beach Break

The house was just as the listing described. The view from the deck is great, and the beach is walking distance! It was just what our family needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relaxing

Rained the whole stay but still enjoyed the relaxation time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Clean with a Great View

The house was perfect for a family of 5. Even though its not beachfront, the view was still great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

The pictures don’t do it justice. This house exceeded our expectations. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Time!

We love using Swedes Reaĺ Estate! This house was better in person than the pictures. The view and location is awesome for the pricing. Our only complaint would be the downstairs shower head didnt work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ladies in Recovery

Glad we had a 100 weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great View but lacking in some areas

Things that were good:Easy Beach access and great viewPrice point for weekend rentalWell Stocked kitchenWiFiThings we didn’t like:No cable TV or Smart TVNo shower in master bath (tub only)Gate at top of stairs missing baluster (our dog snuck right through)No water plumbed to fridge (no ice)Had to check in at Swede’s just to get door code and WiFi password (seems pointless)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Our stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was ok but had few issues I have stayed in location before.Seems owner have let go with up keep . Electrical issues all over house might even say unsafe.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great October Get Away

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 siblings and spouses had plenty of room to cook and enjoy each other's company. We had a great view of the beach and the waves breaking. The waves were such a pleasant relaxing sound.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Stay

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: Had a great time! The house had a gorgeous view of the beach and was very close. It was very clean and spacious. The people at Swede’s were very nice and friendly. Looking forward to next year!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rees review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Nice home with great location. Deck needs some maintenance and deck lights up stairs were all out to.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gorgeous view of the ocean

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 property was in a beautiful location. Great view of the ocean. We loved it. It was clean nothing to complain about there. The only complaint we really had were the beds are horrible. We put three blankets on one and I ordered a duvet from Amazon. We even bought additional blankets at the big store but our back hurt so bad when we left that I had to get medical help with it. The home is nice and the wire is awesome. Just need new mattress on the beds.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

30th Anniversary

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 invite our closest friends to celebrate with us. The house and location were perfect. The house had everything we needed, was beautiful, and comfortable. The large deck was our place for the weekend. We sat in the oversized chairs, put our feet up on the railings and just watched the waves roll in. This will be our go-to house moving forward.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent View and Excellent Location

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: We chose this property primarily for location, beach access and floor plan. The deck proved to be the spot for hours of family kick back time. We enjoyed this well equipped and attractive home. One drawback for some could be the tub rather than shower in master bath. Swedes Rentals does an excellent job and this is a lovely property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great!!’

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: Very nice, clean, had a great day. House is very nice. Love Swedes. Very nice and friendly
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Views and lots of space!

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: We had a great vacation staying at this cabin! Although it’s two or three rows back, there is a direct open view of the beach which is really nice when we were sitting out on the front deck. Although the decor is a little dated, it’s in great shape, very clean and has plenty of space. There is a missing knob on the outside shower downstairs so it makes it difficult to turn the water on and off. It was awesome to have an early check-in and a late check out as well. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Summer Vacation

It started out great and then the Air conditioner quit working. Forced us to cut the trip shorter than expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Relaxing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great. Could make a few improvements but nothing major.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vacay

Everything was excellent. Only complaint was we didn't know the charges were separate for vrbo and swedes. But all in all a great experience and excellent view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial weekend

This place is spectacular! We went for memorial weekend and had a blast! The cabin was clean and gorgeous! Will definitely rent this again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Easter Weekend

This is a great place to be if you are looking for lots of activity on the beach! The property is just as described online. Great balcony with equal parts shade and sun. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the sun

House was great, clean, fresh and everything we needed! Great location. Store was right down the road and beach was a very short walk!! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

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