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6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 103150 sq ft
Popular amenities
On beach
Private pool
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Crystal Beach, TX
Crystal Beach
Place, Crystal Beach
1 min walk
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
54 min drive
Galveston Seawall
Place, Galveston Seawall
55 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bay / Beach Bedroom Second Level
1 Queen Bed
Beach Bedroom Second Level
1 Queen Bed
Bunkhouse Suite
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Master Bedroom 2nd Level
1 King Bed
Master Suite Level 1
1 King Bed
Top of The World Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bunkhouse Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Level 1 Half Bath
Toilet
Level 2 Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Suite Level 1 Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Master Suite Level 2 Bath
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home
The Reserve is a non-smoking, no pets allowed and includes a whole house generator. There are frequent power outages at the beach during the summer. Don't let a power outage ruin your planned beach trip. Also, the new Bunkhouse Suite is now available. The bunkhouse suite measures approx. This area measures 450 sq.ft. and includes a full-bath, kitchenette, flat screen TV with Dish Network, queen bed and a full size bunk bed. The BASE rental price does NOT include the use of the bunkhouse. If your party is for 10 or fewer, then the main house is all you need. If you party has 11-14 individuals, then you must rent the bunkhouse. NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not allow blow-up mattresses or anyone to sleep on the furniture. Depending on the time of the reservation, the cost of the bunkhouse will add an additional $150-$400 per night to the rental cost of the home. Please note the bunkhouse is a en suite located on the mezzanine level of the The Reserve. While offering a great view of the beach and privacy from the main house, this area is designed for adults or teenage children.
From the moment you arrive at the palm tree lined drive of The Reserve, you will come to understand this property is different from anything else offered for rent on the Bolivar Peninsula. The Reserve at Bolivar Beach is located on 3 private, gated beach front acres. Everything you need is included in the rental price. No hidden cost or fees. This Owner-Managed rental has 3,150 sq.ft. of air conditioning living space with an Elevator. The home also features a total of five decks. The mezzanine deck underneath the house features the new Bunkhouse and an outside bar. The home has six bedrooms and four-half baths. There are three Master Suites each with its own private bathroom. There is a master suite is on the first, second floor and the mezzanine floors facing the beach.
Additionally, the house has three additional bedrooms. All but one of these face the beach. It should be noted that all bedrooms have water views. As The Reserve on Bolivar Beach is one of the tallest structures on the peninsula, the view from the upper level bedroom / sun deck is without equal. Located in every bedroom is a flat screen TV and ample storage space for your stay. The house contains a total of 4.5 baths. If being outside enjoying the gulf breeze or a sunset view is your idea of a good time, this house is for you. The home has a total of four beach facing decks with an additional sunset porch located on the front of the home with unrestricted sunset views over the peninsula and Galveston Bay.
The home has a fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) with a large island which accommodates seating for four adults. Just off the kitchen is a dinning area which also faces the beach. Dinning area accommodates six adults. Just off the dining area is the living room which has a gas burning fireplace and unrestricted beach views. The home has a large laundry room with washer and dryer. Everything you need is included with your rental of The Reserve. Linens, towels and your own gas powered golf car.
Anyone stating at The Reserve has access to the private resort pool located across the street from the beach house.
Please note all rates on this website are for vacation stays and no weddings or special events. Please inquire about the cost of The Reserve for weddings or special events. We do consider short term rentals (minimum of 2 nights), so please inquire if you have questions or require a quote. Please note The Reserve has Owner lock-off areas.
The Reserve is designed for a total of 14 guest (adults + children) when the bunkhouse is rented. We are Owner / Managers and personally handle every check-in. Additional overnight or day guest to the property may be allowed WITH PRIOR CONSENT of the Owners. Please be very clear at the time of your reservation request on the number of guest (overnight and day visitors) that will be at the property. If additional guest are allowed, additional fee's may apply.
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Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Port Bolivar
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Galveston Naval Museum and Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and Texas Seaport Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 54 min drive - 46.2 km
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 55 min drive - 47.3 km
Galveston Seawall - 55 min drive - 47.7 km
Port of Galveston - 56 min drive - 46.6 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - 7 min drive
Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 7 min drive
Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - 5 min drive
Ocean Grille - 7 min drive
Dannays Donuts - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home ?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home on 10 Apr 2026 start from £485, 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.
Is Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Inquire About Easter Weekend Special - Beachfront Home located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Gilchrist Beach. Stingaree Marina and High Island Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had 8 family members and it was a great location for us as it could accommodate us all. It was a beautiful location very close to the beach and we plan on revisiting this beach house again.
Felicia P.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2024
Felicia,
Thanks for taking time to submit this review.
Thanks,
Steve Smith
Owner
Lovely home on quiet stretch of beach. Everything needed to enjoy a very spacious, secluded and enjoyable time with family. Certainly worth a return trip.
Anita L.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2021
Anita,
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay at The Reserve. We appreciate the comments and hope you will stay with us again when your travels bring you back to Bolivar Peninsula.
Thanks,
Steve and Annie
Owners
The Reserve
We just left this morning & I cannot put into words how much we loved our stay!!
Shannon M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2021
Shannon,
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay at The Reserve. We appreciate you staying with us and if your travels bring you to the Bolivar Peninsula again we hope that you will think about staying with us again.
Thanks,
Steve and Annie
Owners of The Reserve
We really enjoyed our stay , the house was perfect we would love to stay again thanks !
Joei R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2020
Joei,
Thanks for taking the time to write a review about your stay at The Reserve. Thanks again for staying with us. Hope to see you again in the future.
Thanks,
Steve Smith
The Reserve
This was a beautiful house with the perfect location. Beautiful views and quiet, peaceful evenings. The elevator was nice for unloading upon arrival and loading when departing.
First time my adult kids and their families have vacationed together and The Reserve had plenty of room for everybody! Great house, location and amenities! Also, having someone there to check you in and go over everything in the home is a huge plus!
Beautiful place to say. Clean, quiet, right on the beach. Property is well maintained. Thank you!
Dawn M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
Dawn,
Thanks for taking the time to review The Reserve. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again if your travels ever bring you back to the Bolivar Peninsula.
Thanks,
Steve and Annie Smith
Owners
The Reserve
Wonderful property! Excellent amenities, lots of thoughtful touches. Property management staff was especially helpful. Family loved it! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Tim B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2020
Tim,
Thanks for taking the time to write the review regarding your stay at The Reserve.
Thanks,
Steve and Annie Smith
The Reserve
The property was super nice and clean. Great location with easy beach access and not a super crowded area of beach. It had all of the amenities we needed and then some. Little perks like the availability of the golf cart were nice! Easy check in and check out.
Clint W.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2022
Clint,
Thanks for staying at The Reserve and the great review. Annie and I appreciate this and hope you will stay with us again if your travels bring you to the Bolivar Peninsula.
Thanks,
Steve and Annie
Owners - The Reserve
Archival
6/10 Okay
Anthony L.
14 Jul 2017
Beach trip
The place was nice and close to the beach. The beach could use some cleaning up though. I've been to Galveston and Crystal beach many times and this is probably the dirtiest beach of all.
Anthony L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2020
Thanks for the review for The Reserve.
The county typically cleans the beach every Thursday, weather permitting. In June around the time you were at the beach house, the area was dealing with a tropical storm which brought a great deal of rain to Louisiana and Mississippi. The high tides prevented the beach cleanings from taking place as scheduled. Anytime there is a lot of inland rain (flooding), all of the trash that gets into the water ends up in the gulf, flows west and ends up on the beaches of Texas. It is really a shame that everyone does not do more to keep this from happening. In Bolivar, we support the "Keep Bolivar Beautiful" program which works independently from the county government to help clean up the beaches. All of these efforts are pretty much in vain if the general public does not do their part to stop littering.
Thanks again for staying with us.
Steve and Annie
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff B.
16 Mar 2019
Beautiful beach house
I definitely recommend this home for a beach vaca. The multiple balconies allow for great views. The golf cart and path to the beach made for easy and quick access.
The elevator was perfect for my sons wheelchair.
We look forward to visiting again!
Jeff B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
So glad you and your family had a good time at The Reserve. We hope you will visit us again when your travel plans bring you to the Bolivar Peninsula.
Thanks,
Annie and Steve
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzi F.
11 Dec 2018
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE AND GREAT BEACH
Our family had SO much fun over the Thanksgiving Holiday!! The house is huge but still feels cozy! We absolutely LOVED it and would recommend it to anyone! :)
Suzi F.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Suzi,
Thanks for the review. We realty enjoyed having you and your family stay at The Reserve and are happy to hear everyone had a good time.
Thanks,
Steve & Annie
The house was amazing! It had everything we needed. The golf cart was great to go up and down the beach. We rented the bunkhouse and the teens loved it. It gave them there own place to hang out. We would definitely recommend this property.
Jalynn M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2021
Jalynn,
Thanks for taking the time to write the review about your stay at The Reserve. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again if your travels bring you to Bolivar.
Thanks,
Steve and Annie
Owners - The Reserve
This is the ideal home for a summer family gathering at the beach. We loved the amazing beach/ocean views from multiple decks, convenient beachfront location with safe, easy access to the beach, comfortable but delightfully decorated rooms, and exceptional property managers and owners. Our family unanimously decided to return next summer for more family fun and memorable experiences!
Kathy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Randy N.
10 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Nice place to stay, with rooms for everyone, right in on the beach! ☺️🏖️
Perfect fit for our family of 12, and all of the balconies were great! Nice having the golf cart, as well as the Adirondack chairs, washer game & fire pit downstairs (although the fire pit has several holes in it & could get dangerous with really dry grass). Great location close to the beach, & enjoyed the use of the pool at RV Resort across the street. -Thanks!
Randy N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2022
Randy,
Thanks for taking the time to provide the review for your stay at The Reserve. We will get a new bowl for the firepit on order today. Appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Hope to see you again if your future travels bring you to the Bolivar Peninsula.
Thanks,
Steve and Annie
Owners - The Reserve
About the host
Hosted by Steve or Annie Smith
Long term gulf coast residents who have put down deep roots on Bolivar Peninsula. As frequent travelers to locations all over the US, Europe and the Far-Middle East, we understand what everyone is looking for when they are on vacation and that is a good time. You will never find a more customer service oriented couple. Our goal when building The Reserve on Bolivar Beach was to develop a property that would provide an unparalleled beach experience. While The Reserve is offered for rental, it also serves as our home during part of the year. As Owner-Managers, no expense was spared when this home was built. We think once you visit, you'll agree.
Why they chose this property
Simply the best beach front rental home the Bolivar Peninsula has to offer. If you are looking for a high end, beach front rental, this is the place for you and your family or friends to stay. The beach in front of the house is often empty and makes for a nice stroll in during sunrise or sunset. A private 150' bridge will take you from the rear of the property directly onto the beach. The home has two outside showers, a total of five (5) decks and every amenity you would expect from any five star property.
What makes this property unique
Everything is included in the rental. No hidden fees. All linens, towels and trash service are included. Also included in every rental is a gas powered golf cart which can accommodate four adults. Additional golf carts are available for rent if needed.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests