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!!Golden Opportunity !! Gated Community, Beach Front! Awesome Beach Front Views

Family-friendly vacation home on the beach, with water park

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View of the house from the beach. Big windows,Great Ocean views.
Fully equipped kitchen.
Well equipped Kitchen with counter seating
Living room, high ceilings,comfortable seating,awesome beach views,
Powder room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 103400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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port bolivar, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Twin Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hall bath.

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

!!Golden Opportunity !! Gated Community, Beach Front! Awesome Beach Front Views

First Class Beach front house rented only to families in a gated quiet community with almost private beach. Pets are considered on individual basis. custom Construction...Professionally designed by Interior Designer...Beach Front views from everywhere. 3400 square feet one story with 4 living areas. This home is an award winning design, it has a living room, dining room, family room and game room. 1 room king size bed, 1 room queen size bed, both with Beach front views and balcony's, 1 room with 3 bunk beds (6 beds). Great views of the Gulf of America from the home, Relax in Luxury!!!!!Book now and save.. The beach is beautiful this time of year. See the recent pictures taken this summer. Nearby water park, golfing, fishing, boating, and birding. Nice expansive beach great for long walks. Soft sand and warm water is welcoming for your feet .
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
If more than 10 people, discuss with owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets must be discussed at booking .
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no inside smoking.
Pets brought to the property without discussing with the host incur a $300 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
Note from host: if more than 10 people, discuss with owner
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
Property # 178351

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider Texas Seaport Museum and Galveston Railroad Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 41 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 41 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 42 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 46 min drive - 27.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Playita - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fins Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is !!Golden Opportunity !! Gated Community, Beach Front! Awesome Beach Front Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at !!Golden Opportunity !! Gated Community, Beach Front! Awesome Beach Front Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at !!Golden Opportunity !! Gated Community, Beach Front! Awesome Beach Front Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is !!Golden Opportunity !! Gated Community, Beach Front! Awesome Beach Front Views located?

This Port Bolivar vacation home is on the beach, steps from Crystal Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Galveston Ferry Terminal and Seawolf Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Avery B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this house!Very well equipped, very well managed, great location with killer views!Our family enjoyed our time here very much and will likely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Great location and view!

We stayed here for an end of summer vacation with family and loved it. The house is in a great location with a great view of the beach! It's a nice gated community so there were fewer people and traffic like some of the other areas on Crystal Beach. Really enjoyed our time and the hosts were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

better than expected

The house is beautiful, spacious, and comfortable. Great location, wonderful hospitality and communication - definately recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne K.

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

Beautiful home and perfect location.

The property is beautiful and had so many extras. Well equipped for an enjoyable retreat and the views are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Wonderful Stay!

Beautiful beach house! Just what our family needed for the weekend. I would recommend highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

thomas b.

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

Beautiful home

Had all amenities needed to have a wonderful time. Plenty of room to entertain family and not be crammed into a room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily K., Highland Village, TX>

Beautiful Views!

Beautiful house with amazing views! You will not be disappointed. Very comfortable beds. Decorations and amenities top notch!

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., United States

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

Beach Luxury

The house was just beautiful and so many different spaces to either be together as a group or get away from the group and enjoy some alone time. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

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

Beach

Very comfortable beds. Lots of housewares. Beautifully decorated! Loved the welcome sign!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Yvette D.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Home was beautifully decorated with comfortable beds, but was not ready for our stay. The elevator was unusable and no accessible water hose downstairs. This home is dated and needs some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara W.

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

A quiet retreat at the beach

This was just what we wanted, to get away from it all. The home was perfect for us. We enjoyed the spacious deck, the short walk to the beach, and many extras like sand pails and boogie boards. Oh, and thank you for the bottle of wine waiting for us at check-in!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stony J.

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

Great beach stay

We had a great family vacation at this property. The gated subdivision was very nice and had great proximity to the beach. The only downside to the house was no access to an elevator system. This would have been very helpful for my parents.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Mike P., Cypress, TX

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

Great House with terrific beach location and views

Ted was a great host. Only issue was that the grill was not clean or really usable. The house was very nicely decorated and had everything we needed for a great long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

wanda Q.

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

Best Getaway Ever

Cheryl and Ted were the best hosts that we have ever experienced! Their house is very clean and organized, it has a beautiful view and they went out of their way to make sure we felt at home and had everything we needed. Cheryl even baked us a homemade strawberry pie which was delicious! Thank you Cheryl and Ted for making this a memorable vacation for my family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christie c.

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

Peaceful quiet neighborhood

Beautiful house in a very quiet neighborhood with plenty of bathrooms. Beachfront with access bridge just down the block. We rented a golf cart to make our trips easy back and forth to the beach. Easy check in and check out. Ted and Cheryl were very accommodating. Would love to return to this property !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anh P.

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

Perfect place but not perfect time!

Everything is wonderful except the weather. Due to the effect of Alberto storm, the water was brown and the wind was crazy. Hopefully, the next time we go here, the weather is nice. The hosts are very friendly and super quickly responded. Thank you for giving us a good time at your house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Beautiful serene beachfront

Our family stayed here for 3 nights in March (2 adults, 2 kids and our dog). We had a wonderful time. This home is on the Bolivar Peninsula, which was almost empty this time of year. The beach felt totally private. One day we took the ferry over to Galveston - we're glad we did, but prepare for very long waits at the ferry. We wouldn't do it again when we come back. This is a very quiet, very relaxing beach home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Wonderful Bolivar Stay and Amazing Beachfront

We had a great time at this amazing beachfront property. First off, the owners were very kind and welcoming as we arrived and had us all set up. The home was exactly as pictured, and in some regards even better. We enjoyed several days at the beach (although unseasonably cold for the gulf coast, not anyone's fault), but great memories were made. While it is an easy walk to the sand, I rented a golf cart separately which was fun for the kids and saved us from hauling all our beach gear by food. I highly recommend this great spot, and thank you to the owners for being so kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noe M.

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

Staying at the "Golden Opportunity"

This was our first time staying at Bolivar and we enjoyed every minute of it! Ted was very helpful and guided us through the process. The property was VERY clean and spacious. We had access to the beach and walked there every morning and evening just relaxing and getting away from the business of Houston. The residents in the gated community were very friendly and from what we saw, they were all familes like us which is what we wanted instead of too many younger college kids partying all hours of the night like in other places. We will be back in the future and thank Ted Lis for his hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

noel r.

Springbreak getaway

We stayed for a week in March for springbreak. We have 3 children 17,15 and 8. There was plenty to keep us busy. The house is amazing. It sits right on the beach with a beautiful view of the gulf from the bulk of the house. If we weren't on the beach we were enjoying the view from the house or the deck. Ted was very helpful on the ins and outs of the house and the area. We will definately be returning! Thanks for the wonderful time.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Great House, met all expectations and then some

Loved our stay! The house was great, We loved that it is large enough where if we wanted to gather together as a family, there’s plenty of room (family of seven) for us to sit together or lots of separate spaces to split off to have some privacy or spend some time alone. The house is very well stocked with cooking appliances and tools, dishes and linens and towels… and more. My only hesitation as to booking again is that the beach is not directly accessible from the back yard of the house. Not a big deal, there are bridges you can walk or drive a glad cart on that aren’t far away, but this was the one thing I wished was a little different. Truly a great stay! And the owner was excellent with communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

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

Perfect 4th of July

Wow!!!! The property was amazing! We went as a family to enjoy popping off fireworks on the beach- I had fears of crowds/ safety/ weather: all to say it was the most perfect 4th of JULY ever!!!! Not crowded/ and watched AMAZING fireworks for over 4 hours!!!! Just beautiful! The house has the Best floor plan ever for a group and being all one level was a huge plus for us! I hope we get to revisit the property and beach on the 4th next year too!!!! C- your amazing hand painted murals and custom pillows/ decor was absolutely stunning and I really appreciate the super quick response times for all my crazy questions. You two do it right!!!!! What a wonderful holiday weekend- thank you both for sharing your property!!!! Mary B
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Fabulous week at the beach!

The house is in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood. We had a gorgeous view of the ocean from an extremely large back deck. The house is decorated so nicely yet comfortable. There was plenty of room for the eight of us to spread out and come together as a group. There were so many things provided for us that we usually have to go to the store to purchase. They have a fully stocked kitchen (dishes, pots, pans, etc.)The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms are a great size and nothing ever felt cramped. There were plenty of beach and bath towels. The beach chairs that were provided were great. There were toys for children if you needed them. The owners were quick to answer any questions we had by text. I highly recommend staying here and we hope to again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

2nd time to stay

This was our second time to stay at this beach house. We loved it just as much the second time around! The house was clean, had all the amenities and the nicest owners! Ted was actually there to greet us when we arrived. He gave us some restaurant recommendations and was just so accommodating. There are quite a few new places to eat in Crystal beach. The views from the house are amazing. Lots of natural light. The a/c worked well and there was plenty of room for two families plus some extra teenage boys. The location is great! We did rent a golf cart to go back and forth to the beach. The neighborhood was very quiet and felt very safe. Plenty of parking at the house and the outdoor showers came in handy at the end of the day with washing off the sand. There is a huge dining table that sat all of us for meals and games. We would definitely stay a third time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaye M.

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

relaxing getaway

Everything was great! Incredible view! Clean, comfortable house in a good location. Had everything we needed. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ted Lis

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After relocating our family from Chicago to Houston in the late 90's to say good-bye to those long hard winters, we one day stumbled upon this beautiful beach along the Texas coast. It became a dream to some day build a home near the beach. We love spending our free time at the beach. There is always a cool breeze off the water and we love the soft sand in our feet. During the summer the gulf water can get as warm as a bathtub. We enjoy watching the sunrise over the gulf and the changing tides. Fishing is always a nice challenge. Family time is wonderful at the beach !

Why they chose this property

This neighbor is very family friendly, and many generations come to visit. The homes are nicely spaced and the beach is very wide. There is plenty of room for your family. It is very relaxing to view the beach and waves right from the home. Beachfront is definitely the best way to enjoy the beautiful gulf coast !

What makes this property unique

We designed this home to see the beach from as many rooms as possible. It allows for family togetherness and space for oneself. It has high ceilings and archways. There are designer touches throughout. Spectacular views, make sure to catch the sunrise. Many guests return annually, they love the beach and relaxing in our home.

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