10/10 Excellent
david z.
1 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for large group
david z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 271925 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bolivar Peninsula, TX
- Place, Crystal Beach8 min walk
- Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal43 min drive
- Place, Galveston Island Beaches56 min drive
- Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)93 min drive
Rooms & beds
9 bedrooms (sleeps 27)
Bedroom 1
+2
1 Single Bed, 3 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
5 bathrooms, 5 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Bathroom 6
Bathroom 7
Bathroom 8
Bathroom 9
Bathroom 10
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and
7 Bedrooms with 2 Bonus Bunkroom (16 beds) - 5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 27
A TXBeachVacation.com home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and corporate outings. We are located in Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar, Texas.
Two homes (Hippo Hut and Gator Getaway) are side by side with a walkover connecting them. The homes together sleep 27. Both homes feature oversized fully stocked, large breakfast bar with seating for four, dining area have seating for ten. Living areas are spacious and tastefully furnished, Smart TV’s throughout, quartz countertop and stainless-steel appliances.
HIPPO HUT
Master bedroom had a King size bed, built in shelves in the closet and 65” Smart TV.
Bedroom 2 has a Queen size bed, built in shelves in the closet and a 65” Smart TV.
Bedroom 3 has Twin size bunk bed with trundle/hide away bed and a Full-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet. This room has a 55” Smart TV
Bonus bunk room has two twin size beds.
Two Full Baths (Master has huge walk-in shower, second bath tub/shower combo).
GATOR GETAWAY
The master bedroom has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV.
Bedroom 2 also has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV.
Bedroom 3 features a queen-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet.
Bedroom 4 has a full-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet.
Bonus bunk room has a full-size built-in bunk bed.
Three full bathrooms. (Master bathroom has a large walk-in shower, second bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the third bathroom has a shower/tub combo).
Features: Flat screen Smart TV’s, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, washer/dryer, towels/linens, central AC/heat, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove, toaster oven, blender, full size coffee pot, single serve units and hair dryers.
Outdoor Features:Pickle ball, 4 Square Volleyball, Tabletop Jenga, Ladders, Horseshoe, Corn Hole, beach toys and Charcoal Grills, Large oversize upper deck with table and chairs up/downstairs.
Items we Provide: Limited amounts of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, trash can liners towels and linens.
Items you may want to bring:Personal hygiene products, beach towels, sunblock/aloe vera, mosquito spray, umbrella/canopy, beach chairs, beach toys.
A TXBeachVacation.com home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and corporate outings. We are located in Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar, Texas.
Two homes (Hippo Hut and Gator Getaway) are side by side with a walkover connecting them. The homes together sleep 27. Both homes feature oversized fully stocked, large breakfast bar with seating for four, dining area have seating for ten. Living areas are spacious and tastefully furnished, Smart TV’s throughout, quartz countertop and stainless-steel appliances.
HIPPO HUT
Master bedroom had a King size bed, built in shelves in the closet and 65” Smart TV.
Bedroom 2 has a Queen size bed, built in shelves in the closet and a 65” Smart TV.
Bedroom 3 has Twin size bunk bed with trundle/hide away bed and a Full-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet. This room has a 55” Smart TV
Bonus bunk room has two twin size beds.
Two Full Baths (Master has huge walk-in shower, second bath tub/shower combo).
GATOR GETAWAY
The master bedroom has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV.
Bedroom 2 also has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV.
Bedroom 3 features a queen-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet.
Bedroom 4 has a full-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet.
Bonus bunk room has a full-size built-in bunk bed.
Three full bathrooms. (Master bathroom has a large walk-in shower, second bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the third bathroom has a shower/tub combo).
Features: Flat screen Smart TV’s, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, washer/dryer, towels/linens, central AC/heat, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove, toaster oven, blender, full size coffee pot, single serve units and hair dryers.
Outdoor Features:Pickle ball, 4 Square Volleyball, Tabletop Jenga, Ladders, Horseshoe, Corn Hole, beach toys and Charcoal Grills, Large oversize upper deck with table and chairs up/downstairs.
Items we Provide: Limited amounts of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, trash can liners towels and linens.
Items you may want to bring:Personal hygiene products, beach towels, sunblock/aloe vera, mosquito spray, umbrella/canopy, beach chairs, beach toys.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Port Bolivar
Port Bolivar is home to this holiday home. Galveston Seawall is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting.
Bolivar Peninsula, TX
What's nearby
- Crystal Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 43 min drive - 22.0 km
- Galveston Seawall - 44 min drive - 23.4 km
- East Beach - 50 min drive - 25.7 km
- Galveston Island Beaches - 56 min drive - 33.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - 5 min drive
- Nauti Beaver Hut - 7 min drive
- Fins Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
- Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - 8 min drive
- HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - 5 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Amber G.
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendcation 2025
Amber G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by David or Tawnya
Languages:
English
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