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Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14217.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gilchrist Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC

Driftwood Deck

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Prepare for stunning ocean views! It's just a short walk to the waves from this home, and you'll be able to wake up to the sight of them every morning. Two floors of decks means there's room for both sunbathing and al fresco dining (especially at the picnic table down below). It'll be easy to cook for an entire group in the full kitchen, which is complete with a full-size refrigerator and an extra-long counter that also functions as a breakfast bar. The private washer/dryer will take care of everyone's beach clothes, and you can keep the sand outside thanks to the private outdoor shower. Central air conditioning will set everyone up to be cool and comfortable until you're ready to hit the beach again.

The spiral staircase near the kitchen may catch your eye - it's the entrance to the home's private loft! Once you're up the stairs, you can enjoy a nautical-themed space with a view of the lower floor over the railing. The second bedroom (and the main bedroom of the home) is just past the breakfast bar. This lovely room features a multi-window ocean view, a ceiling fan, and an en suite bathroom with double sinks and a standalone shower. Head to the opposite end of the home and turn right to find the third bedroom, set up for multiple guests with a ceiling fan and a two-window ocean view. The fourth and final bedroom is across the hall and features a bunk bed, flatscreen TV, and a ceiling fan. Guests of the two rooms on this side of the house will be served by the full bathroom with a shower/tub combination set between them.

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi and cable
Full kitchen with a dishwasher
Up to two dogs (weighing up to 25 pounds each) are welcome
A boogie board and beach towels are available for guest use
Guests must travel by car to reach this home
Age-appropriate games are available for younger guests
*Please note that the loft is not fully enclosed

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 50 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Pier 21 Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 52 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Port of Galveston - 53 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 54 min drive - 37.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dannay Donuts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fantasea BBQ & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bolivar Peninsula Tourism and Visitors Center - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 32 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

6.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Janell T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Smells of Mold terrible beds
Dirty, smells of mold, the worst beds, mattresses, this should not state sleeps 14. Cleanings had water stains, towels smelled.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Gary M.

Wonderful location.
Great space and location for families. Missing some amenities, so will need to purchase some supplies on arrival.
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8/10 Good

Domony M.

McClintock Family Get Away
The location of the house The beach area is not to crowded Size of the house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joe V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
House needs a little maintenance. Needs some paint, needs to be sprayed for ants. A few broken chairs on the deck need to be replaced. But other than that, it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach time
Our family enjoyed the home, plenty of room for all . Nice to be so close to the water. Wonderful views from the home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Ashleigh W.

Great location!
Easy beach access!
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8/10 Good

Veronica A.

Nice place
The sunrise and sunset from the deck was breathtaking! The sound of the water and waves could be heard from the deck, which was so soothing at night.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Palestine Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great handy place to stay
This house was perfect. My family enjoyed their stay. The only thing they said could be improved was the floors looked like they weren’t swept…no biggie we did it and rolled on. I would stay here again. Also a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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4/10 Poor

Marisol G.

Not what it seems
The location is great. The house needs to be thoroughly cleaned. And make sure all household essentials are available. Downstairs not enough lightning as done lights not working. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Steve E.

Just OK
The location is good with beach access. The home is older and the exterior need some maintenance and repairs. Not much deck furniture for beach viewing. The refrigerator has a water leak of some sort. Everything else was just ok not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mothers Day Spray
Short getaway for the weekend and this location and property were perfect About 75yds walk to the beach. Honestly wishing I booked a longer stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Jennifer S.

Don't stay here
Dirty upon arrival. Code to get in was wrong and took 25 minutes on the phone to get the right code. Was told someone local would come and no one ever came nor did they respond after that initial call to clean up. Would not recommend for this and several other issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Prashant J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Need refund for bringing no pets
I messaged before arriving that we are not bringing any pets and requested to waive off pets fees . I don’t see that settled in my final bill . Place and dishes were very dirty and sent pictures as soon as we came. Got no assistance or compensation from the property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Rahul G.

Everything old, dirty and filled with dog hair
We paid so much to find that the place is not clean or well maintained. Pictures are from past or spiked. - when we entered there were dog hair all around. We had to cover dirty couch with sheets and go to grocery store to get a mopper and clean it - WiFi wasn't working... Though not a big issue for me since I went for vacation +Everything there is old and dirty and needs replacement. When we washed and dried our clothes they came out with fine dog hair on them. The place is for dogs ... Not humans

8/10 Good

Eddie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Almost a 5 Star
Overall we did have a good time, however there were a few issues with the home that we feel are important. The first is that the deck needs some maintenance and the second is that there are only 2 deck chairs, not the seating shown on picture or as the management company said, which was not enough for our family. Had we known we would have brought our own chairs.. Also had some trouble with the wifi. Called the management company several times but could not get it to work. But none of these things are a deal breaker. This is beautiful home with great views. Everything was clean and furniture was good. Even with the problems noted above, we did not let it ruin our vacation. Would stay again if the deck repairs were done and more seating on the deck. You are paying for the view - would like to sit on the deck and enjoy it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Tim H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deceptive, Dysfunctional, & Disappointing
We did not enjoy our stay. We actually left after just one night. The pictures are VERY misleading. Not only is there a new house in front of this rental(obstructing half the view), but the whole lot is an active construction zone, in front and behind(back hoe’s, crane’s, port-o-potty’s, crews showing up before dawn digging, cutting, and nailing as soon as the sun broke the horizon). It gets better(worse). The home itself is dirty and very much in need of not only a deep clean, but also has tons of deferred maintenance. I wish I could post the pictures so other can see how beat up and dirty it is. Cracks in basically all the baseboards and crown molding, water stains on the ceilings, filth in all the window sills, on top of appliances, and just generally gross. VRBO/Vacasa almost did the right thing and “allowed” us to leave after one night, but still charged us for one night. We had planned a 5 night stay, but with the filth, the construction, and(yes, there’s more!) the internet being out of service(including the TVs, which are internet only), and the hot water heater being broken and having zero hot water, we absolutely could not stay here. The RIGHT thing to do would be to give us a FULL refund. The pictures are intentionally misleading and deceptive and it took me 3+ hours on the phone(two the night we arrived and one the next morning) to get this resolved. The fact that we are still being charged for ANYTHING after such an abysmal experience is loathsome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

Awesome house, awesome views
Beautiful gulf view house, very spacious, just a quick walk to a lovely beach area! We will be back.

6/10 Okay

Holly E.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beach review
Beautiful home outside. Arrived to find trash on deck, dirty ceiling fans, dirty windows, rug not vacuumed. Good supply of bath towels and washcloths, needed more hand towels. Tv in bedroom didn’t have remote, called manager for this on Sunday, got it on Tuesday. All overhead lights in kitchen out, these were replaced on Wednesday. All lights out in car park area, this was worked on on Wednesday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

Family vacay
The house was amazing, access to the beach was right there. It was so peaceful and beautiful. Extremely happy with the entire package.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Relaxing home!
Home was clean and comfortable, perfect for a relaxing vacation. We spent a lot of time on the deck enjoying the breeze and the part of the island it’s on stays quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

christin f., Huntsville Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house!
We loved this house! Everything about it was perfect. It was very clean it was very comfortable all of the beds it had everything that we needed as far as cooking. Golf cart beach access right in front of of you and beach vehicle access right down the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Blake L.

Amazing stay!
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The beach house was very clean, comfortable and nicely decorated with an amazing view.

8/10 Good

Kayley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mostly Great
Great location and easy walk down to the beach. The ac unit wasn’t great at keeping up but the management company was quick to bring some portable units to keep us comfortable. As long as the heat and air are replaced we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location facing ocean, but spent an hour cleaning off the winter dirt on the windows
We enjoy our stay but disappointed we spent a lot of money and then had to spend time cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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