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Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs

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A two-story house with a balcony on the upper floor, surrounded by vegetation and sand.
A two-story beach house with a balcony, a covered patio, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining table, and a living room with a sofa and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wicker headboard, a seahorse wall decoration, and a painting of boats on the wall.
A living room with a dark brown leather sofa, a white console table with decorative items, and a kitchen area in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Bolivar Beaches
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunkroom

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

2 Twin Sofa Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs

This is beach front living at it's best! Three bedrooms, 2 baths, and a laundry room. Three full bedrooms; one with a king bed and master bath, another with a queen bed, and the third bedroom with 4 bunk beds. The house sleeps 8 and has beds for 8. All bedrooms have HDTV and DirecTV.

Large comfortable living areas, all with excellent views of the ocean. Large kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Did I mention the extra large 360 degree wrap-around deck where you can watch the kids playing in the surf? Enjoy your view and see if you can catch a glimpse of the dolphins just outside your front door!

The home also has a large 70x100 fully fenced backyard, with access from the rear stair case. Guests who bring their dogs just have to open the back door and let their pets out to do their business without having to walk them. Doesn't get any easier than this when traveling with your dogs! The large yard is fully grassed in and fully fenced and gated for your children and guests to play safely. There is also a fire pit, bench and park style grill in the fenced in back yard for your enjoyment. As a bonus, the house is located at the end of the road; no traffic and no noise, just a quiet and peaceful visit!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
You will forfeit your deposit if you have a party
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 999 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
More then 2 dogs needs owners approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO PARTIES!!! HOLIDAY RATES WILL APPLY NO CANDLES/GRILLS on deck or anywhere deck/house-WOOD BURNS!!: please BBQ under house on concrete slab.
NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER. NO REFUNDS for any reason out of owners control i.e. power, hurricane, tropical storm, etc please buy vacation insurance
2 Dogs are allowed with owner approval. Additional dogs (with owner approval is $100) NO R/V's / BOATS / TRAVEL TRAILERS, ETC..on or around property!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1159733
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
Note from host: You will forfeit your deposit if you have a party
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Galveston Seawall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • High Island Beach - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 31 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf Range - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Crystal Beach and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay at this property was absolutely amazing. It started with the great communication from the host and carried through with the views and great accommodations. The house was so inviting and you noticed when you first open the door. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing g time at Barney’s on the beach with our four kiddos and fur babies! The home had everything we needed, along with a beautiful view and easy access to the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time at Barney’s beach house!!! Adrianna was absolutely wonderful to work with!!! She went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect! The house was even better than described and we loved being able to bring our fur baby with us! The backyard is perfect for our pupper! The beach access and view was unmatched! It was so quiet and great for families. We will be back soon!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at Barney’s Beach House! It was an even better location than anticipated and even on a busy weekend in July, there was plenty of beach space to enjoy that was easy to access by both our vehicle and by foot! Our 2 dogs enjoyed morning and evening strolls down the beach as well as running circles around the porch and the easily accessible back yard for controlled potty breaks! The outdoor shower was enjoyed by everyone and the house had everything we needed to be comfortable throughout our stay. Communication with the host was also easy and fast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this beach house! The location was absolutely perfect—right on the beachfront with incredible views and easy access to the water. Waking up to the sound of the waves each morning was the highlight of our trip.The house was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, with everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. It was spacious, beautifully decorated, and made us feel right at home.If you're looking for a peaceful beachfront getaway, this is the place to stay. We would absolutely book this property again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable beach vacation. Five stars!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was beautiful. Beach access was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean house, owner is on point. Me and my family, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place! More than pleased. Great views, huge deck, spacious living, nice furnishings, and an awesome place if you bring your dog! Owner is super helpful and makes sure your stay is exactly what you hoped for!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation spot!

We brought our 2 year old and golden retriever for a few days to Barney’s beach house. The location is right off the beach, the home was amazing and the backyard was fenced in so it was perfect for our dog. We had a great time and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful dog friendly family beach getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Barney's Beach House. It was the perfect venue to relax and enjoy the beach with our dogs. The location is perfect, with nothing obstructing the beautiful view of the gulf. The home is tastefully and thoughtfully decorated and equipped. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bolivar fun

Enjoyed the large deck. Just relaxed & watched the water. Layout of house great for couples
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!!!

Super clean, very responsive host. Home has everything you need. Home is in an excellent location with a great beach view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best beach house for our family and fur babies!

We were pleasantly surprised by this house. It was perfect! Not only for us but our 2 Labs as well. The house is cozy and charming. Clean and well decorated. The beach access could not have been any better! The host/owner was very nice and accommodating. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding location! Lovely house!

We really enjoyed our stay! Everything was great! Beautiful house, great lay out, great views. My only complaint which isn't a big one but on master bedroom and bathroom there is no lock on doors for privacy when sharing the house with others. But everything else was perfect, we will be back next year!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
Hi Nicole, Thank you for the glowing review, I really appreciate your input. I am the new owner of Barney's Beach House and we are glad to have you in our home. It's funny what you wrote about the locks on the doors. I was just saying the exact same thing to my husband the other day. He said it wasn't necessary. It's not the first time a husband is wrong! We will be adding locks to the doors as I smirk in the background. Thanks again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barney’s Place

It was as described and it was a good location. The only complaint I had was the bedding did not appear clean as there were drool stains on the pillow cases. Other than that it was a nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

This place has everything you would need and more. Plenty of towels and bedding. The set up is perfect for kids to run and play on the wrap around porch. Beautiful views inside and out Thehost is very accommodating and responds very quickly to emails or texts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Visit to Barney's

We keep coming back to stay at Barney's. I have lost track of how many times we have visited. The house is always clean and kept up to date. You are only steps away from the beach on the quiet end of the peninsula. And, the large porch is great for lounging. The owner is very responsive and the house is stocked with anything that you might need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Barney's Beach House! We were looking for a spot that would be easy with our dogs, and we couldn't have found a better place. The back stairs that go down directly into the fenced yard was perfect. There were no grass burrs in the fenced yard, which can be a problem in Boliver. The house was cute and clean, and the access to the beach was very easy. The kitchen was well equipped for our needs, and the beds were comfortable. We stayed for a week, and wished we could've stayed longer! Adrianna was extremely easy to communicate with and super friendly on top of that! We will definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday at Barney's Beach House Memorial Weekend 2023

View was spectacular right on the beach. It is dog friendly, but this property takes dog friendly to another level.Our two dogs loved it the deck was completely around house and there is a gate that accesses a stairway that leads them downstairs to a huge backyard with grass that is completely fenced and safe .Dogs loved it because they could see everything, surf,birds and the people on the beach .It is a very quiet and relaxing location.House was very nice inside and had all the amenities needed.We will definitely return it is amazing to us that we have access to this so close to Houston. Adrianna whom is the owner made it very easy for us to come. Thank You Tommy and Debbie Houston, Texas U.S.A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for us and our dogs!

We really loved the house/property/location. The house, outdoor space, and broad views of the beach and the Gulf were better than expected. The wrap-around deck with access for the dogs to the backyard was great. The backyard was treated and well kept so the dogs didn't get burrs/stickers in their paws like they do in so many paces by the beach. The dogs also loved being able to scope the area from up on the deck. The outdoor space is most important to us and it had lots of shaded or sunny space at all times to relax and enjoy the beach/sea. The outdoor shower plus a few hoses made it easy to rinse ourselves and the dogs off after going to the beach. It was very fast and easy to get to/from the beach, so we didn't need to lug a bunch of stuff with us. The beds were comfortable and the appliances were all modern and functional. The views from the bedroom, kitchen and living room were all great. The host did a spectacular job of answering our questions and making sure everything went smoothly from booking through departure. Overall a great experience and we're definitely planning to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was amazing! We have never stayed in this area of the beach before. It is far less crowded that places we have previously stayed but not to far from stores and restaurants. Our host was incredible! VRBO was having problems with their system and we booked last minute so what could have been an extremely stressful time was not at all due to how well it was handled by our host. Adrianna went above and beyond! The house is gorgeous, the location is ideal, and our last minute family getaway was perfect! I highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a quiet an peaceful vacation. Especially if you have dogs. The fenced in yard made all the difference for us with our two dogs. We will definitely be staying here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Rental on Bolivar

This is our second visit to Barney's and we will return again. The house is located in a quieter area of the beach, but still not far from the restaurants and the Big Store. The views are great, the porch is huge, and the beach access is just steps away. The house is cozy, always clean, and has everything that you need. Adrianna is wonderful. She is attentive and goes out of her way to make sure that your stay is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place to stay

We had a great time at Barney’s Beach House! It was perfect for four adults and three children. Loved the amenities and there were beach towels! Sat on the deck and watched the kids and grandkids playing on the beach for hours. Thank you so very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family get away

The house was comfortable and a perfect location! Quiet spot of the uncrowded beach. We don't have dogs but if you do then Barney's Beach House is a pet parents dream!!! We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach vacation

This house was perfect for our short trip to the beach. Beautiful house, great location, everything we could have asked for. Kitchen was fully stocked.. plenty of towels... even beach towels. Nice comfy beds! We loved it and hope to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mrs. Gilchrist

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Welcome to our home! We have been vacationing here since the house was built in 2014. Last year the owners asked us if we were interested in owning the home we loved visiting; we said Yes! Yes, our last name is Gilchrist, like the town the house resides in and that has made this a special place for us. Welcome to you from all of us, Including Barney, our Jack Russell!

Why they chose this property

It's comfortable and quiet, especially during the week. The views are breathtaking and tranquil. There is nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. When you first walk into the house you immediately feel at home. I think what makes this property unique is a few things. First, It's three years old and impeccably built. Second, I'd have to say the view and third, is the convenience of letting your dogs in and out. We have three dogs and have vacationed all over Galveston before finding this house. Walking three dogs up and down the stairs individually on a leash would take forever (and did!). The former owner built this property with dogs in mind. You open the gate, the dogs run downstairs into a fully gated area and come up when finished. At night, walk out the back door, flip on the back lights and it's that easy.

What makes this property unique

This is the ONLY home in the area that has a 360 degree wrap around porch with 2 exits (front and back)! We offer a fully fenced in back yard that is accessible from the deck. If you are interested in renting a golf cart, we recommend: Texas Custom Carts, the owner is Greg Smith, his number is 512-917-8515. Greg rents 4 and 6 seater golf carts and delivers them to the front door! Just tell him that you are staying at "Barney's Beach House".

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