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Gilchrist!Just Updated! Amazing Ocean Views! Pet Friendly!Sleeps 8

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Port Bolivar vacation home

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
Interior
Private kitchen
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Port Bolivar

On the beach.A stay at this Crystal Beach vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Crystal Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Gilchrist Beach. Stingaree Marina is within 6 miles (10 km) and High Island Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 57 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 62 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬4 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.

Gilchrist!Just Updated! Amazing Ocean Views! Pet Friendly!Sleeps 8

Relax with the entire family at this peaceful Beach side property. This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Pet Friendly home is fully stocked and just steps to the beach. This home is located on the family friendly North Side of the Peninsula.

Bedrooms (Sleeps 8):
1 Bedroom = King Bed (with ensuite) & Smart TV
1 Bedroom = Queen Bed & Smart TV
1 Bedroom = Queen Bunk Beds & Smart TV


Bathrooms:
2 Full Bathrooms
1 outdoor shower

Kitchen:
Drip Coffee Pot
Keurig Coffee Pot
Full size side by side Refrigerator/Freezer/Ice Maker
Dishwasher
Electric Stove/Oven
Toaster
Microwave
Blender
Cooking Utensils
Pots & Pans
Silverware
Dishware
Cups (coffee cups, drinking glasses, wine glasses)

Dining Space:
Table seats 4
Kitchen Island seats 2

Living Space:
Smart TV's (download & stream your favorite apps)
Wifi access
Washer & Dryer
Linens Provided
Towels Provided

Outdoor:
BBQ grill (charcoal)
Seating
Outdoor Dining

Provided:
*All Bed & Bath linens will be provided
*Liquid hand soap will be provided
*Small starter pack of paper products, laundry detergent, and k-cups will be provided

Plan to Bring:
*Personal Toiletries (Body wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, etc…)
*Beach Towels
*Beach Toys
*All food & beverage

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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 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.

Gilchrist!Just Updated! Amazing Ocean Views! Pet Friendly!Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
From the deck we could see over half mile of beach and about two minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean, well stocked with all the items that were essentials and met our hopes and expectations.This is a very comfortable vacation home with excellent access to the beach and lends itself to beautiful photos opps from the upstairs deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a semi quiet area of the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gilchrist home is perfect! If you want beach front, this is your spot. You will be steps from ocean, the amazing sounds early morning are unforgettable. The home is filled with beautiful furniture and comfortable beds. Kitchen fully stocked. Decor is lovely. Patio has charm and great views! My family and I enjoyed the holiday weekend. Owner was always available. Owner has gone the extra mile for us, much appreciated. Restaurants and The Big Store are a short drive away. Thank you!!!!
View From porch
Sunrise from porch
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and very nice house. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaon k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was awesome... The house was cozy and inviting... We plan on going back in the near future!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is located at the beach and has a beautiful view on the ocean to watch sunrise. Everything you need is in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We all had a wonderful time at the beach house it has great views from the deck!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Our host Mark was great. We loved the house and the area is very laid back, so relaxing and just spending family time together was a blessing. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway!

Three old friends hanging out and relaxing. Sitting on the deck sipping cocktails, watching the "Strawberry Moon", feeling the breeze from the Gulf and hearing the sweet roar of the surf. It doesn't get much better! The house is beautiful and immaculate. We were there in the middle of the week and it was very quiet and peaceful. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicki b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was great and Mark was very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway from DFW!!

It was a perfect stay at a cute little place right off the beach! We loved it !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little spring break trip

We enjoyed the house! Location is great. Right on the beach and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serendipity!!

This Beach home was the Absolute perfect one for us. Almost impossible to find any equal that is also Pet friendly. So many thought out amenities included at this Wonderful home. Mark the Owner was super accommodating. Eager to know our stay was pleasant, and perfect!!.. Give yourself the ultimate Beach experience by staying here!!.. You won’t regret it!!.. Thank you Mark for everything!!..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H., Brusly, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Short beach trip

Very nice place to stay. Manager was very responsive and helpful. Will definitely book again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sons birthday party

Was an amazing trip gorgeous view everyone had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

Perfect getaway with beach access. Great vacay for our little family! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thumbs up!

The house was beautiful and the location was fantastic ! We will definitely want to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leticia F.

Great property for a family!

Overall we enjoyed our stay at this property. *Note, our trip was one week after Hurricane Beryl, so we know there are some things out of the property manager's control (like the crazy amount of mosquitos). 5 Stars: -Location & Neighborhood: Less than a minute walk to the beach. -Check-in process: super easy & accurate info before check in date. -Communication with the property manager: quick responses (before & during our stay). 4 Stars -Accuracy of the listing: The inside was updated and looked great. However, there was a 3"-4" layer of sand under the house that made parking tricky and the outdoor shower and bbq area hard to use. The beach is also much wider now, as the hurricane took out the sand dunes. 3 Stars -Cleanliness of Property: The property was mostly clean, but there were somethings that were incomplete. There was some laundry left in the washer, a couple of dead bugs and a very dusty intake vent. When we messaged the property manager, he found out that his cleaning crew had to leave early due to an illness so they didn't get a chance to finish. The sand was not cleaned during our stay. We also had ants and a bee come in the house. We noticed bees buzzing around one corner of the house when we first arrived. The ants came in on day 3. What to know: -Kitchen is WELL equipped, but no storage for groceries. -Access to hose both downstairs & upstairs. Super convenient! -Parking area is a tight fit for trucks. -About 20 stairs up to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Favorite rental

When the only complaint is the salt and pepper shakers shown in the photos did not have any salt and pepper in them, then you really have no complaints. Great location, deck avoids afternoon sun
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Place!

We really enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for 6 adults and 2 young children. The location was outstanding and the balcony was perfect for gathering in the evenings. Clean and shining with everything we needed. We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome experience

The house was awesome, the location is perfect I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise Retreat!

Clean, comfortable, and relaxing beach house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024