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Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8.

Port Bolivar vacation home in Crystal Beach area

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Pool
Smart TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Interior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 880 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Crystal Beach stay.With a stay at this Crystal Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Crystal Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Gilchrist Beach. Stingaree Marina is within 6 miles (10 km) and High Island Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 57 min drive - 49.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 57 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 58 min drive - 49.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬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.

Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8.

You Must be 25 Years of Age or Older to Rent.
Life's a Beach is a newly built home located in The Villas at Roll Over Bay, in Gilchrist. The open-concept living and kitchen area will make you feel right at home. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the cooking basics needed to prepare meals for your family. The island bar provides a food prep area and seating for dining. In the living room, you'll find comfortable seating for everyone to relax and visit. It also has a sleeper sofa to accommodate two people. This home is equipped with WIFI. You can stay connected to all your tech devices and stream your favorite shows and movies on the Smart TV. You will enter the login and password information provided in a picture frame near the TV in the living room. There are 2 bedrooms on the main level. Both bedrooms have a king bed with an attached bathroom. There is a queen bed in the loft area. The ladder to the loft area is steep and may not be suitable for small children. Outside on the oversized deck, you will have a view of beautiful sunrises, sunsets, and the beach. You will enjoy dining and relaxing on the deck at the picnic table and raised deck chairs. (Not in the Photos) This neighborhood also has a newly built playground and a swimming pool area available for your use. (Please follow all rules when using these facilities. There will not be lifeguards on duty at the pool area. )
When the waves call, you are just 300 yards from the shore! You can access the beach via walking, golf cart ride, or vehicle. After a fun day playing in the sand, return to your cabin, rinse off in the outdoor shower, and grill something scrumptious on the charcoal grill.
Even when provided, internet access TV/cell service can be unreliable on the Bolivar Peninsula. We are a rural community. We apologize, but Bolivar Escapes cannot guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay. We cannot offer refunds for the disruption of these services. This home might have an outdoor camera(s) to monitor the exterior of the home. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting, or obscuring the camera(s) is prohibited and may result in the guest being evicted without refund of outstanding nights’ rent. If a home has a lift or elevator, it is not for the renter's use unless otherwise stated in comments or with permission from Bolivar Escapes.
We provide linens and bath towels in every house, and standard beds are made for your arrival. Linens will be provided in the home for all sleeper sofas, trundles, and pull-out bedding. Paper products, other than toilet tissue and paper towels, and cleaning supplies are not included.
We provide a starter pack consisting of the items below. Please bring anything else you will need:
1 roll of paper towels
3 white kitchen trash bags
2 dishwasher tabs (if applicable)
2 laundry tabs (if applicable)
1 small dish liquid soap
1 dish sponge
2 rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom
Small bar of hand soap per bathroom
1 trial size of shampoo/conditioner per full bath
1 beauty bar per bath
Small salt and pepper
Small cooking oil
There will also be a bath towel set for each guest
Don't forget the beach towels, bug spray, and sunscreen! Once booked, log in to your guest guide for instructions on your home, beach rentals and things to do on the Peninsula.
All our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 862 square feet

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

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

  • No pets allowed

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

3184-275733

Frequently asked questions

Does Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 1.5 mi (3-min drive) from Gilchrist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Caplen.

Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation 2025

We checked in on 7/26/25. The house stated that it slept 8 people. It failed to mention that the couch bed was in fact not a couch bed, but a pull out sofa (not the same). I called several days before the trip and asked about linens for the couch bed and was told they were in a closet. There were no linens for that bed. The house was a cute house and kept up really well. However I would not recommend staying in the house if you want to be comfortable. The house is very small!! The ladder going up to the loft was kind of sketchy. The washer/dryer combo in the house is terrible. Dont plan on washing any clothes or towels. They only provided 6 bath towels for a house that sleeps 8.For the price of the house it was nice. I will not book this home again. I would say 4, maybe 5 people would be ok in the house. I will say the AC worked great! They have no water hose outside to spray anything off. Bring bath towels and linens. The kitchen was pretty stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025