Hakuna Matata

Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior
review stars
7.8Good
(14 Ratings)
"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 recom..."
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7.8 / 10.0
Good(14 Ratings)

House in Bolivar Peninsula, TX

30 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths

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About this house rental

Summary:

**THIS HOST DOES NOT RENT TO ANYONE UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE**



The Space:

This MASSIVE beachfront home is the perfect venue for your trip, whether a wedding, reunion, or retreat. The nearly 4000 square foot home features 6 bedrooms and 4 FULL baths, wet bars, a pool table, an outdoor grilling kitchen and bar, and 3,000+ square feet of an ocean-view deck. This is one of the biggest rentals on the entire peninsula. It easily and comfortably sleeps 30 people - while still offering plenty of room to entertain and lounge. The house is fully filled with Smart ROKU TVs for Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Pandora, etc personal subscriptions. There’s a full-size pool table that is a guest favorite. There are 3 family rooms, two downstairs and one upstairs, so you can spread out with plenty of privacy. The home offers 3 wet bars, including one upstairs, one on the main floor, and even one outside near the grilling station. Outside is an epic stainless steel kitchen and BBQ area with a full wet bar, so you can grill, drink, and enjoy the breathtaking view of the ocean all at the same time. Walk or drive a golf cart or ATV to the beach right in front of the house. The rear and front decks allow your guests to enjoy sunrise and sunset, right on the ocean. The deck on the first floor is covered, meaning you can enjoy the outdoors regardless of weather, providing additional peace of mind that your event will be a hit. There are also two full-size refrigerators for large groups, as well as an upper economy fridge for your guests’ convenience. Gas stove for the Chef, Dishwasher, Ceiling Fans, Faux Fireplace, Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Porch Swing, Picnic Table, Deck Chairs, Outdoor shower AND yes, beach front! Massive parking for any occasion and extremely large yard for a private wedding beach side! This property is called the Hakuna Matata because it’s the perfect place to forget your worries while making unforgettable memories in one of the most incredible homes in the entire peninsula. Please remember that there is a 3 night minimum during the off season

Amenities at Hakuna Matata

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX


Ratings and reviews

7.8 / 10.0
Good(14 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
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: We have never been disappointed with Swede’s. Always on point.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jul 2025
Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Large comfortable home. Second refrigerator did not work for the week we were there. Swedes did not send someone to repair it.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jun 2025
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Hakuna Matata was overall a good experience, though it came with some challenges. We had originally planned to stay in two neighboring homes—Pirates Beach and Pirates Cove—but Pirates Cove was canceled on us at the last minute. Hakuna Matata was provided as a replacement, and while we appreciated having another house, it was located farther away from the rest of our group, which made things less convenient and disrupted some of our plans.That said, the house itself was pretty clean and comfortable. Upon arrival one of the bedroom doors was left open to the outside deck so it was a bit warm and the house had a stale smell. Several guests mentioned that the toilets did not flush well. Overall the house was a bit dated it run down just. It just needs some TLC. We liked the shrink-wrapped towels and sheets—having a fresh, sealed set for each room was a great touch. The beds were pretty comfortable, and the home met our basic needs.There were a few minor issues worth noting. One of the rooms cooling unit went out mid stay and late at night but was easily fixed by replacing the batteries in the remote. This house also felt a bit understocked in terms of essentials like paper towels, toilet paper, and hand soap, so future guests may want to bring extra supplies.All in all, we made the best of it and appreciated having a place to stay, but the unexpected change in location and the distance from the rest of our party did take away from the overall experience.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Jul 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very 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: Location of the house is perfect with great views. Large house with plenty of space. There are a few things in the description of this property that I feel are misleading and dishonest. Firstly, it is not a true six bedroom. It’s five bedrooms with the 6th open bedroom space.. Sixth area with bunkbeds does not have a door, closet or a dresser. So for someone having a family expecting to stay in that room, they have no privacy to even change their clothes or sleep at night. Listing states two refrigerators as the house sleeps 30. We got there and one refrigerator was not in operation. Maintenance told me it had been that way for months and I was not notified due to my trip. Therefore, we had lots of things we could not fit in the one refrigerator that didn’t even have an icemaker. One of the bunk rooms they forgot to mention actually has the washer and dryer in the room with it. The room sleeps eight people, but if you need to do laundry, you would have to walk all the way through the room to the back closet to wash any laundry. Some little things that bothered me were the fact that a couple of the rooms didn’t even have a closet. Some of the rooms that had a closet didn’t even have a rod to hang your clothes. One bathroom didn’t have a counter so we had to keep our personal items on the commode. There was nowhere in the room to even store your clean towels or dirty towels as there were no hooks on walls or doors.. The outside shower was also not working. I requested maintenance to come and fix that on our first morning. To my knowledge they never showed. So at the end of the evening when we came in to shower and rinse off before taking all the sand upstairs, my father had to fix the shower himself. Other small things like furniture that could’ve been cleaned better,one of the chairs in the dining room was broken stuff that I could’ve overlooked, but there was just too many things that added up. If these things we

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hakuna Matata. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hakuna Matata pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Hakuna Matata?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.