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Gilchrist!Just Updated! Amazing Ocean Views! Pet Friendly!Sleeps 8

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Outdoor dining
Beach
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Dog-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Charcoal grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Shower only

About this property

Gilchrist!Just Updated! Amazing Ocean Views! Pet Friendly!Sleeps 8

Relax with the entire family at this peaceful Beach side property. This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Pet Friendly home is fully stocked and just steps to the beach. This home is located on the family friendly North Side of the Peninsula.

Bedrooms (Sleeps 8):
1 Bedroom = King Bed (with ensuite) & Smart TV
1 Bedroom = Queen Bed & Smart TV
1 Bedroom = Queen Bunk Beds & Smart TV


Bathrooms:
2 Full Bathrooms
1 outdoor shower

Kitchen:
Drip Coffee Pot
Keurig Coffee Pot
Full size side by side Refrigerator/Freezer/Ice Maker
Dishwasher
Electric Stove/Oven
Toaster
Microwave
Blender
Cooking Utensils
Pots & Pans
Silverware
Dishware
Cups (coffee cups, drinking glasses, wine glasses)

Dining Space:
Table seats 4
Kitchen Island seats 2

Living Space:
Smart TV's (download & stream your favorite apps)
Wifi access
Washer & Dryer
Linens Provided
Towels Provided

Outdoor:
BBQ grill (charcoal)
Seating
Outdoor Dining

Provided:
*All Bed & Bath linens will be provided
*Liquid hand soap will be provided
*Small starter pack of paper products, laundry detergent, and k-cups will be provided

Plan to Bring:
*Personal Toiletries (Body wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, etc…)
*Beach Towels
*Beach Toys
*All food & beverage
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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 (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3284086
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach, while Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Pier 21 Theater are cultural highlights.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 55 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 56 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 56 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 61 min drive - 52.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gilchrist!Just Updated! Amazing Ocean Views! Pet Friendly!Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Gilchrist!Just Updated! Amazing Ocean Views! Pet Friendly!Sleeps 8?

As of May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gilchrist!Just Updated! Amazing Ocean Views! Pet Friendly!Sleeps 8 on May 18, 2026 start from $393, 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.

What time is check-in at Gilchrist!Just Updated! Amazing Ocean Views! Pet Friendly!Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gilchrist!Just Updated! Amazing Ocean Views! Pet Friendly!Sleeps 8?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gilchrist!Just Updated! Amazing Ocean Views! Pet Friendly!Sleeps 8 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Crystal Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Gilchrist Beach. Stingaree Marina and High Island Beach 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. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house- perfect location! Mark was very accommodating. Clean, nicely decorated, comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, pet friendly, and good views of the sunrise
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house is right on the beach. Very clean, lots of room. Nice that master bedroom had its own private balcony. The only thing I would add is a first aid kit. We had a guest get a cut and there was no first aid kit. Highly recommend the beach house and the owner was very reponsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Girl in T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely come bavk to this home. There wasn't one thing wrong. Beautiful decor and extremely clean. View was gorgeous! On beach, so access was a breeze. Host was available if needed. 5
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the third time staying at this property. This is our go to place when we need to get out of the city for the weekend. The place is alway clean, quiet and a great place to escape the business city life and reset.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Starling I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views are great, steps from the beach, clean and comfortable. Enjoyed Christmas on the beach!
Back view at sunset
The beach
Front view after sunrise
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and very nice house. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time picking this property. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khalid A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay just steps from the beach! Very nice accommodations and a clean home. Clear communication from the host at every step. I would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a semi quiet area of the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

vicki b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, well stocked with all the items that were essentials and met our hopes and expectations.This is a very comfortable vacation home with excellent access to the beach and lends itself to beautiful photos opps from the upstairs deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shaon k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was awesome... The house was cozy and inviting... We plan on going back in the near future!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had a wonderful time at the beach house it has great views from the deck!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the deck we could see over half mile of beach and about two minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

Wonderful getaway from DFW!!

It was a perfect stay at a cute little place right off the beach! We loved it !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great and Mark was very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

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

Great little spring break trip

We enjoyed the house! Location is great. Right on the beach and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning! This place was absolutely beautiful! I loved being able to just walk out and be on the beach! Communication with the property owner was so easy and the check-in/check out process was so simple. We absolutely loved this place! We did not want to leave. Loved it! Will def be back! Thank you!
From the balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is located at the beach and has a beautiful view on the ocean to watch sunrise. Everything you need is in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aspen H.

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

Great place to stay!

Amazing place. Amazing location. Amazing host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Great time

Our host Mark was great. We loved the house and the area is very laid back, so relaxing and just spending family time together was a blessing. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

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

Family Vacay

Perfect getaway with beach access. Great vacay for our little family! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda H.

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

Paradise Retreat!

Clean, comfortable, and relaxing beach house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Awesome experience

The house was awesome, the location is perfect I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark Zaranec

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