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Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views

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A wooden deck with a hot tub and a view of the water.
A two-story house with a balcony and a staircase leading to the second floor.
A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a modern chandelier.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the backyard.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden staircase leading to a higher level.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, High Island Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room-Sofa sleepers

2 Double Futons

Mater Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Pink Dolphin Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. With kayaking, motor boating, and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Gilchrist Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • High Island Beach - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 39 min drive - 37.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views on Nov 9, 2026 start from $371, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. High Island Beach and Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great! The bathroom door didn't shut all the way but we were able to manage. Plenty of dishes and cookware. We used the dock for fishing and hanging out. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay. We loved the private pier to fish off of and were able to catch a lot of fish. The kitchen was great and we enjoyed some family dinners together. Plenty of seating inside and outside for your family. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! The hot tub was awesome, the view was awesome, the fishing pier was awesome! We stayed here for Fourth of July weekend and it was fabulous! Plenty of seating and very spacious! The couches were comfortable - so many vacation rentals do not have comfortable seating, so that is one of my litmus tests lol - the place was clean and it was a fantastic getaway for us and our kids and grandkids. The price is unbeatable for what you get here - book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house! The host was super sweet and helpful! Only complaint we had some the sinks and baths/showers had a draining problem so doing dishes was a task with having to wait for the water to drain before we could wash more, and showers had to be quick so the tub didn’t feel up other than that would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for in and out birding expeditions. The pier is a lovely spot for evening. Back deck with a great view of the ocean. House clean and well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had plumbing issues
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach property! Fishing and crabbing off the dock was so much fun! Love that it was a private dock. Very clean property. Hot tub was a nice bonus! Bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean. Everything that we were hoping for and more! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We try to get to CommandersRetreat every year so it was nice to spend a few days this past week/ weekend. It is a beautiful home… I say that because it's not just a beautiful house. It really does feel like home to us. We had a Home on Margaret Street that blew away with hurricane Ike so we like to get back to the real feeling of our Gilchrist/Bolivar loving private pier and beautiful views. And lots of crabs! Hope to see you again soon that's for sure. Jonathan was amazing, the rooms were clean and the kitchen as usual is wonderful and stayed very busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming with a pre-check in call. Accommodation was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time we’ve stayed here and his was just as great as the last time. The place is the perfect size and laid out well for good privacy and nice big shared space. The views of the bay are lovely, so peaceful, and the closeness to the beach is just fine. It was too windy to swim at the beach, plus there was a health warning of medium bacteria ( Texas Beaches website says it is only unsafe to swim when the level is high, not medium, but we weren’t inclined to give it a chance.) But we really enjoyed sitting in the hot tub each night.. quite refreshing. Really really love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for bay and gulf views

Excellent location for a family stay. Kids loved crabbing from the pier and the adults loved the hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay.

This was a cozy place with bay fishing off dock and a quick access to the ocean side for surf fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Family enjoyed our stay. Nice property and easy beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub didn’t have a cover and struggled to stay warm. It was cooler when we were there. Beautiful property and the owner resolved any concerns in a timely manner. Had a slight miscue on check in but he more than made that right. We’ll very likely be back to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very clean and the host was very helpful. The location was convenient and when the tide was high the fishing was good. Me and my fiance had a great time and will definitely be back again next time we vacation at the beach. I highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

Everything we needed to enjoy our stay and the house was well kept!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing!!

Awesome host , beautiful cabin. We come back here every year and enjoy our stay everytime!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect weekend

cabin was perfect for our weekend. clean, wonderful view, easy check-in/check-out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location with privacy

The cabin was set up nice with plenty of room. We loved being a little more secluded and away from the touristy areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Views

Great house, close to beach and Bay. Fishing, beachin' and relaxation. Great stay, we would definitely book this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great fishing

The house was in an excellent location and very comfortable for our family. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Awesome communication before we showed up, and an awesome vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FAMILY FISHING VACATION

We enjoyed our stay. This was our 2nd time renting this house and we hope to rent again next yr. The house was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!!

Property was very cozy especially since the temps were close to 100 degrees.. fishing from the pier turned out better than i expected caught several fish.. will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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