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BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Great area under the house! Steps to beach

Enjoy the water park at this beachfront Port Bolivar vacation home

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. High Island Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 58 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 61 min drive - 54.2 km
  • East Beach - 61 min drive - 53.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gulfway Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Curtis jam session - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pimpin On Crystal Beach!! - ‬8 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.

BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Great area under the house! Steps to beach

This home has a spectacular gulf view from the kitchen and living room and Master bedroom. 3 bedroom 2 bath sleeps 10. Floor plan includes Master bedroom with Master bathroom, queen bedroom and a bunk bed room with 2 bunk beds. One has 2 queen bunk beds and one has 2 twin bunk beds .Kitchen is fully stocked. All beds are made for you. Sheets and linens provided at no charge. Huge deck overlooking the Gulf with plenty of seating. Back deck off the Master bedroom overlooks the inter coastal canal. Picnic table, 3 tables and seating for 16 below the house plus a bar. Golf cart access to the beach. WIFI included with 50" Roku television in living room and a tv in the Master bedroom.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

NO REFUND DUE TO BAD WEATHER. See cancellation policy rules for refunds.
Subletting and/or Subleasing to outside parties is prohibited. You will be subject to immediate eviction and forfeiture of all amounts paid
Owner must be notified if more than 1 dog. $80.00 per pet fee. No puppies under 1 yr old.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 1 dog is OK at $80.00. No puppies under 1 yr old.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be accompanied by parents

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Great area under the house! Steps to beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H., Oklahoma, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication from the first minute. The house was beautiful and clean and the view is all you could ask for. You won't want to leave the balcony once you see it. AAA stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We spent many hours sitting on the deck listening to the waves. The sunrises from the deck were amazing. The house and host were awesome. Will definitely be back to this location next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time! Perfect location! House was very clean and host meet us apon arrival! I highly recommend this location, quite, clean and right on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The front porch was literally 30 yards from the gulf with a path leading to the beach it was a glorious experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was exceptional! So clean and every comfort we could ask for. So well thought out. The rooms were spacious and uncluttered. There wasn’t one thing that we needed that wasn’t provided. We were steps from the beautiful water. The sounds of waves and birds, sunshine everyday.We couldn’t have asked for more wonderful conditions. The BEST part…. It wasn’t crowded. The owner was so kind. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 STAR host. As usual, perfect trip. This was a “sisters” trip we take every year. We try to always rent from Ms. Margene if possible. We wish we could have stayed for a few more weeks :). Perfect location, peaceful, clean, steps away from beach, AND fabulous view. Thank you Ms. Margene for sharing your paradise… again. Teresa
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smokey P., Okmulgee

Liked: Cleanliness
We have been staying in this beach house for a couple of years for our anniversary. This year was no exception-it’s cozy, it has great views, it is secluded this week of the year….we have always had a great stay here and this year was no different. Already planning our trip to come back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Being our 6th stay in one of Ms. Margene’s homes, we could not have had a better stay. We are always appreciative of her sharing her little slice of heaven with us. Steps to the beach, fully equipped, all the amenities you would need. Thank you again, and we will be back asap.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the house and the vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cant Wait to Return!

My family and I had the best time at "Pelican Beach". We have been to Galveston countless times, so we decided to do a different spin this year and try Bolivar, and we are SO glad we did! The house is past the hustle of crystal beach, and much more private and quiet. We had the beach to ourselves most days, which was amazing. If you are at the beach and need to run up to the house, its no biggie, the house is very close to the water. This was our dogs first trip to the beach and he LOVED IT! I think he slept for 3 straight days when we got home lol I will say the beach itself is not the best as far as nice sand goes... lots of rocks and shells... oyster shells galore. Make sure you bring a rake, and you can clear yourself a section in front of your canopy. We found lots of sea glass and cool shells. We absolutely LOVED stargazing at night. The milky way was so bright, and the balcony was the perfect place to watch the Perseid meteor shower. Took the ferry to Galveston one day for my daughters birthday and did a helicopter tour and shopped the strand. Ferry was awesome, pulled right on both ways, no wait. The house was very clean, and the beds were SO comfy. Need to supply guests with more paper towels, TP and trash bags... very odd to me that those items are either not included at all, or in very short supply. Make sure to bring some sort of household cleaner bc nothing is provided to clean up after yourself. Other than that, the house was perfect, and we cant wait to return!
Beautiful stars on our nightly drive in our truck on the beach (kayak on the roof).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location, we had a great and peaceful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family beach trip

This was our second stay at this lovely home. It accommodated our family of 6 perfectly. The home was clean and comfortable and well appointed. The beach was perfect with very little traffic. We enjoyed our time in the surf, ebiking, and spending time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean, spacious, and well furnished. We loved watching the waves from the deck. Really appreciated the outdoor shower with hot water!! Perfect for our quiet getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Texas beach getaway

Great beach house, quiet location on the edge of town away from busier parts of the island. Very clean, well kept and will be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excelent beach house, would book again!

Beach was clean and not crowded. House is updated and very clean, plenty of room for the family that was with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H., Midlothian, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Pelican Beach Hideaway – Gilchrist’s Best-Kept Secret

Tucked away in a secluded paradise, Pelican Beach in Gilchrist is where the sand meets serenity. With nothing but “sandy cheeks” as your neighbor, you’ll have all the space you need to stretch out, breathe in the salty air, and let the waves set the soundtrack to your escape.After a sun-drenched day of beachcombing and wave-watching, sink into plush memory foam beds that cradle you like a dream. And every morning? A front-row seat to an uninterrupted sunrise—no filters needed.The beach is pristine, wide open, and just waiting for your chair, your book, your favorite drink, and your best lazy-day vibes. When you’re ready to explore, take a quick trip to the legendary Lonely House and cross, then swing by The Big Store to stock up on everything your crew needs.Secluded yet close to adventure—Pelican Beach Hideaway is your personal slice of coastal heaven
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break !

Beautiful home, easy access to the beach, the family Herrera love this home. Kids had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing escape from the city

We enjoyed our stay very much! We wanted to escape from the city and the remote feeling of this house was perfect. The only downside was the wind made the built in blinds in the primary bedroom knock against the glass all night long. It made it virtually impossible to sleep well in that room. We enjoyed being able to watch our kids from the deck while they played on the beach. It was so easy for them to walk down by themselves (ages 5 & 6).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house

Terrific property right on the beach. House was immaculate. We enjoyed the kitchen which has a large island. We used it for eating and for playing games.We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break getaway

Home was as described! We loved the location. Communication with the host was outstanding! We had a very relaxing mini vacation. Hope to return again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

T. Byron D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter get away.

Enjoyed the beautiful ocean view. Watched the dolphins jumping behind the fishing boats. Be sure to bring binoculars. Collected a boat load of different sea shells. Just overall enjoyed the beach house overlooking the Gulf of America.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, quiet, off the beaten path

Our host was super helpful and welcoming. House is right on the beach, so sitting on the deck or opening the living room door and listening to the waves is delightful. There is one house next door, but otherwise the house isolated from others. We loved visiting the nearby Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and seeing LOTS of egrets, spoonbills, and alligators. We also loved driving to the free ferry and visiting Galveston. We chose to kayak Galveston Island State Park. All told, a wonderful experience and a great location for what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home!

This house is in a great location right on the beach with close proximity to the grocery store and close enough to the ferry that we traveled to Galveston nearly every day. House was well maintained and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025