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Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!!

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with free WiFi

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Outdoor dining
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Port Bolivar

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Port Bolivar 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 - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 58 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Seawall Beach - 60 min drive - 53.9 km
  • East Beach - 61 min drive - 54.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gulfway Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Macho's - ‬11 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 Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!!

Welcome to The Regal Seagull, come make this well-appointed, peaceful Gilchrist vacation beach house your next home-away-from-home. The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home boasts breathtaking views from the balcony and is just steps away from The Gulf of America. The entire crew can enjoy endless days in the sun and sand. Stack your itinerary with historical tours of Galveston, fresh-caught seafood, visits to more iconic beaches and great bird-watching locations nearby. Pack the SPF!

***Close to the bird watching locations*** Bolivar Flats / Houston Audubon Society. Check BolivarPeninsulaTexas website for more details

The Property
Ocean Views | Pets Welcome w/ Fee | ~27 Mi to Galveston

This pet-friendly (with pet fee) beachfront home named the 'Regal Seagull' is perfect for a family vacation to coastal Texas and features an open interior and uninterrupted ocean views.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Living Room: 2 Full Sleeper Sofas

MAIN FEATURES: Deck/balcony, patio, outdoor shower, outdoor dining area, open living space, Smart TVs, DVD player, bathtub, ceiling fans, kids table w/ chairs, highchair.

KITCHEN: Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, dishware/flatware, blender, toaster, toaster oven, trash bags + paper towels, ice maker, water filter, spices, bar seating

GENERAL: Free WiFi, laptop friendly, stackable washer/dryer, laundry detergent, central A/C + heating, iron/board, linens/towels, beach towels, board games, hair dryer

FAQ: Stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), 5 exterior security cameras (facing out)

PARKING: Driveway (2-4 vehicles)

House Rules and Policies
- No smoking anything inside. Smoking allowed outside or under neath the house. Evidence of smoking inside the house will result in $500 fine.

- Pets allowed w/ $125 pet fee. Max 2 dogs or cats at 50lbs each.
- Please keep pets out of the beds. Pets in beds will result in an additional cleaning fee of $100.

- Missing or damaged items like any keys, remotes, linens, dishes, appliances, decorations, furniture and furnishings are subject to a repair and replacement fee.

- No parties or large gatherings, all guests must be included in the reservation.

- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access.

- NOTE: There is no vehicle access (golf cart, car, truck, etc.) to the beach through the yard. Vehicle access to the beach is about 500 yards to the north on Hwy 87, just 2 houses down and very close.

- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located at the front of the house facing the stairs, 1 camera is located at the top of the stairs facing down, 1 camera is located under the house facing the parking area, and 1 camera is on the back of the house facing the backyard. There is also a doorbell camera that faces the highway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion. They will record when they first sense motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected. Tampering with cameras will result in a $250 fine and immediate cancellation of your reservation without refund.

- Cleaning: We don't expect you to do a lot of cleaning when you leave, that's why there's a cleaning fee. But please respect our house and try not to leave it extra dirty. If something breaks during your stay let me know right away so we can work out a fair resolution. If we find something has been damaged during your stay after you have departed, then you will most likely be charged for that at full price.

- Checkout Instructions: Please clean out the fridge completely, bag and throw out all trash in the trash cans by the street. Please load and start the dishwasher, dishwasher pods are kept under the sink. Leave the sheets and comforters on the beds where they were. Please place dirty towels in the laundry basket by the washer and dryer.

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking inside will result in $500 fine

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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

  • Unit size: 1,150 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 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave sheets, blankets and pillows on the beds. We will take care of laundry.
Put dirty towels in laundry basket by the washer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

There is no vehicle access (golf carts, etc..) to the beach through the yard. Vehicles access to beach is 2 houses north.
No parties. No smoking inside. Please do not open the windows.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking inside will result in $500 fine

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.

Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly/beachfront
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!!!

Our stay here was amazing! I can’t explain how beautiful the house was, so clean and welcoming, had everything we needed and more! The view from our balcony was so beautiful it didn’t feel real! Beach access from our backyard and PRIVATE beach!!! I cant stop recommending this place to everyone, this is a great stay! Will be coming back soon!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property for families with small children

We really enjoyed this place, and appreciated the added child safety of the it being completely fenced in, as well as the convenience of games and beach toys being provided. The Gilchrist beach is much less crowded than Crystal Beach, but this location is not quite as good as the house we usually stay in about a mile closer to Crystal Beach. This house is very close to the water, but the beach access was a little difficult, considering the sand dunes and built up shell and seaweed area in front of the dunes. When tide is in, theres very little beach, as some cars and golf carts go by occasionally, so you have to leave a narrow path for them. Also, the beach is covered with broken shells, so you really need to wear shoes on the beach and in the water. Also, I wasn't a fan of the beds, as they were not firm enough for us, but rather were so soft that you sunk into the mattresses some. The kitchen had nice appliances, and was well supplied, other than only having a few plastic drinking glasses, and 2 stemless plastic wine glasses. Another positive was how quickly the owner answered our questions. Be aware that the house sways a little at times, but this didnt really bother us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Excellent property to stay connected as a family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Lots of privacy. Lots of shells!

Great place for a family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was wonderful. It was fully stocked and super clean. The location is perfect as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd Time staying!

This is our 2nd time staying. Great location for more private beach. Away from most of the traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

patricia d.

Review

Stay was fine,had a fun time. The only thing that was not good were the beds,they were just okay.other than that,we had a geat time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oceanfront Gilchrist Getaway was GREAT

Cannot say enough good things about the house, the location and the owner. They checked in the morning after our first nite just to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. They were responsive (almost within minutes ) to a few random questions. I loved the location, a little quieter area of the beach. The house was just as presented in the description, we will be staying here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

House was secluded & right on the water. Host communicated well & responded quickly. Only issues was the WiFi went out after a storm & the cell signals were spotty. Host quickly communicated updates & service was restored with a few hours. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Communication

This was out 2nd visit to the Regal Seagull. Our trip was planned a week after Hurricane Beryl. We were able to easily communicate to find out if there was any damage to the property before making the trip. It's a nice, relaxing spot close to the water, not as much traffic on the beach, so its nice for the kids to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach property!

Secluded right on the beach! Perfect for our little group and pets! Just what we needed! 1 small issue with wifi after storm was remedied quickly by host. Quickly responded to our requests. Would rent again!.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the beach

This house really is on the beach. Golf cart access is about 2-3 houses away.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R., Liberty Hill, U.S.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the beach!

This house is so close to the beach! We had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying our private time on the beach. The house was clean and decorated nicely. The beds are so incredibly comfortable. The owners were very responsive and accommodating. We had a very nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on earth

Absolutely beautiful home. Zane was a pleasure to deal with. Fenced yard was perfect for our fur babies. The lift is a game changer for moving luggage. We will book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful get together!

Loved it. 2nd visit here. Everything is nice, organized & clean.We had a wonderful time with family from Laredo, TX. Others came to visit during the day. Weather was chilly so we rented a golf cart to ride on beach so everyone could enjoy. Would love to stay again in late summer so we can enjoy water. ..Efren & Nereida
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Love the beachfront. Host is the best.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

We loved the site...just between the main road and beach. Photos of sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. Our view of the beach, only 20 steps from the house, was stunning. We viewed dolphins swimming in the waters right off the beach along with birds feeding and flying by. The shell combing on the beach was beyond expectations. It seems the house provided us everything we needed except food. They even had a can of bug spray and so glad we had it because the mosquitos on the beach and under the house were really bad due to the rain they had recently. Beds were comfortable as was everything in the house. Very clean. Hosts were so responsive and answered all our questions. The lift was so wonderful to use for moving our items from and to the car. We would love to stay there again...and as soon as we can. Those sunrises and sunsets were such blessings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtiss or Melba L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always fabulous!

Zane and Tracy make Bolivar the best destination to relax, absorb the ocean breezes, the sunrises and sunsets, and endless beach walks. This property is perfectly located, well appointed, and so comfortable. This is the ONLY place we stay on Bolivar Peninsula…so looking forward to the next one…thanks, y’all!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect private quiet beach vacation

I wanted a beach front home for my family and this couldn’t have been better. The ocean is right out your back door. Abundance of shells on the beach, very private. The home has a lift for all your luggage and groceries so you don’t have to haul everything up the stairs. The beds were super comfortable, I’ve always hated hotel beds but these felt like I was back at home. The kitchen is stocked with most of the tools you need, including coffee, laundry soap, dish soap, even dog bowls in the house in downstairs in the closet. There’s a tv in every room which my son was excited about. The washer and dryer were so convenient and clean and easy to use. I would recommend this house and the managers to everyone looking for a beach trip. I texted them multiple times and got responses immediately. Wanted to give people a heads up, we looked for “groceries” on our phone gps, it was late at night and we wanted to get a quick collection for dinner and breakfast and it sent us to this gas station in High Island that charged us way too much, and the other closest was 30 minutes to Winnie. But the next day we discovered just 10 miles in the other direction is Boliver and there are nicer places to go, including a funny grocery store shaped like a castle that has everything you could need for a beach stay. Also a couple dollar stores, restaurants, etc. We went to Galveston one evening via the ferry it was real quick and easy on and off both ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property!!

Zane and Tracy are amazing hosts! Best hosts I’ve ever had. 😊Great communication with quick response to questions. The house is right on the beach. The beach is secluded where there are lots of unique seashells. The house has a great setup and it was super clean. It is dog friendly. There are all kinds of utensils, pots & pans and supplies. 6 people on all of our devices and didn’t have any issues with internet. Had bbq grill and great deck furniture to enjoy the view. Really a home away from home… right on the beach!! Highly recommend this property!! We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We had a great stay!! The property is beautiful and the easy access to the beach was ideal for the kids. The fenced in yard was wonderful for the dogs. The home was clean and had everything we needed for our stay! The owners were quick to respond to any questions we had! Jennifer
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port Bolivar

Nice place right on the beach. The kids enjoyed hunting for shells and playing in the water. There was hardly anyone else in the beach, I don't know if that's due to the location or the fact it is October, either way we are not complaining! The only real negative were the mosquitoes, but I don't think there is much you can do about that in Texas 😊 We would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach location

The view was amazing. The property was clean and decorated nicely. We enjoyed the proximity of the beach and the ease of communication with the host. There was not much open on the peninsula during our stay but perhaps there is more during the summer. Getting to the ferry to go to Galveston eas convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of heaven!

Great location, comfy and well-organized house, wonderful owners, and everything you need for your beach vacation. Just a few steps to the sand and surf!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023