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Clear Ocean Views! Steps to Beach! People 21 in Beds!

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Empty lot to the west of us allows for wide open views of the beach & ocean!
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Aerial view
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 21186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Map
Gilchrist, TX
  • Popular LocationBolivar Peninsula1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrystal Beach Beaches5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGilchrist Beach4 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)105 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Clear Ocean Views! Steps to Beach! People 21 in Beds!

Welcome to our newly constructed, Salt Marsh Escape on the quieter side of Crystal Beach! Come enjoy the endless beach views and sunsets over the bay, and listen to the waves from the spacious decks. Our 6 bedroom home has unobstructed ocean views from the West deck, and it’s just a few steps from the beach!

You’ll enjoy the spacious, vaulted ceilings in the great-room. The open concept kitchen has stainless steel appliances and a large granite island and countertops. The layout is ideal for hosting family reunions, church groups, corporate retreats, multi-family vacations, and entertaining any large group gatherings. Come unplug and live the beach life together, hang out downstairs by the BBQ & TV, listen to music, and have fun with the plentitude of board games and TV’s provided throughout the home!

INDOOR HIGHLIGHTS:
• One of the few 6 bedroom homes on the peninsula, with 13 total beds!
• Sleeps 21 people in beds!
• Board games, game table, and strobe lights in the bunk-room!
• Video games/multiple games offered using the USB stick.
• 7 total Flatscreen HD TV’s; 1 in every bedroom, and a 75” in the living room.
• Satellite TV with premium movie & sports channels & DVR.
• Satellite Wifi.
• Kid & baby-friendly: 2 high chairs, 2 pack n plays, safety outlet covers.
• Beautiful, immaculate, brand-new home!

OUTDOOR HIGHLIGHTS:
• Parking for up to 6 vehicles.
• Custom-made ice chest downstairs for your convenience.
• 1 Flatscreen HD 55” TV w/ Satellite channels & DVR.
• Large park-style grill.
• Outdoor shower.
• 4 extra beach towels provided.
• Wraparound decks for R&R and enjoying the ocean views.
• Plentiful outdoor seating to accommodate 20+ people.
• Just steps from the beach!

FLOORPLAN-LAYOUT:
• Ground Floor: Hangout space, TV & BBQ grill, and outdoor shower.
• 1st Floor: Wrap-around decks, kitchen, dining & living areas, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.
• 2nd Floor: 2 bedrooms/game-room area, and 1 bathroom.

BEDROOM LAYOUT:
• Bedroom #1 – King bed
• Bedroom #2 – King bed
• Bedroom #3 – Queen bed
• Bedroom #4 – 2 sets of Full-Twin bunks
• Bedroom #5/Game-Room – 2 sets of Full-Twin bunks+1 Twin bed
• Bedroom #6 – Queen bed

INDOORS:
This is a 2000 square foot home with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This gorgeous home comes with a fully equipped kitchen, including stainless steel appliances, granite island and countertops, and everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay. Because this is a brand new home, every amenity and piece of furniture is also brand new, including the 8-person dining table, sofas, tables and outdoor wooden lounge chairs!

Kid-friendly:
The bunk-room on the top floor also acts as a game room/loft area. We designed it with your kids in mind. After playing at the beach, they can have even more fun with board games and the strobe light while the adults get some R&R in all the lounge areas. The home is kid-friendly and safe with outlet covers in all the areas where infants and toddlers can reach. As well, we have 2 high chairs, 2 pack n plays, and durable, childproof kitchenware that you don't have to worry about breaking.

TV's:
We have a 32” TV in every bedroom, a 50” TV in the master bedroom, and a 75” TV in the living room. They all have DirecTV Satellite network, with an abundance of channels and access to the main local & national sports, as well as premium movie channels including HBO Max, Starz, Showtime, DVR and more!

Hospitality:
This home was designed with your comfort in mind. We have carefully selected hotel-quality amenities to accommodate large groups including throw blankets, beach towels, and linens. We also have a contact person available 24/7 for emergencies, but we kindly ask that you only contact us during business hours for non-emergency items.

OUTDOORS:
1st Floor:
A main highlight of this home is the clear ocean view from the West & East decks, as well as from the downstairs lounge areas. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea along with your favorite book, or catch up with your loved ones while listening to the waves just beyond the deck. We have plenty of outdoor seating and lounge areas to unplug & unwind. There are also more ocean views on the East deck, just outside Bedroom #1 & 2. Let the ocean hit your 5 senses first thing in the morning and last thing at night!

Ground Floor:
You may end up spending your entire time downstairs. It has everything you need to unplug and enjoy the beach life. The plentiful outdoor seating easily accommodates our max group of 21 people. Watch your favorite shows, movies or sports events on the 50” outdoor TV. Bring your own charcoal to BBQ on the park-style grill. Store extra food in the downstairs custom-made ice chest. As well, utilize it for beverages and BBQ items for your convenience so you don’t have to go up and down the stairs so much while hanging out and grilling. In just a few steps you're back home from the beach and can freshen up with the outdoor shower downstairs.

**UNIQUE OFFERINGS WHEN YOU STAY WITH US:**
1. We provide a starter kit of household goods & essentials, including paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, hand & dish soaps, as well as coffee & tea essentials! (If you are staying more than 2 days you will likely need to purchase more.)
2. We provide more than enough beds, towels, and linens to accommodate up to 21 people.

**Please be aware that forgotten belongings will incur a $75 fee plus shipping cost if requesting that we deliver the missing item(s) back to you.**

Property manager

Erik Acuna

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No more than the maximum occupancy stated shall occupy the premises.
Please be respectful of noise after 10 pm.
No parking under the home; please only use the 6 spots available in front of our home. We will charge for any damage to the no parking chains.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Crystal Beach Beaches - 5 min walk
  • Gilchrist Beach - 4 min drive
  • High Island Beach - 12 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 52 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 7 min drive
  • Dannay Donuts - 7 min drive
  • Guideaux's Bayside Grill - 7 min drive
  • Ocean Grille - 7 min drive
  • Fantasea BBQ & Grill - 4 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
The Christmas decorations were a bonus!! The property is in a great location. The house was beautiful and perfect size for our party. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kalyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House!
This house was perfect for our group! One of the best we’ve stayed in for our annual, “framily”, beach trip that we’ve been doing for years!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Crystal E.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Horrible management of this property
Where do I even begin with all the issues we had with the property management company at this beautiful home. I did not receive check in instructions until the day of. We did not receive any check out instructions. We were not provided enough wash clothes. Internet instructions on the website did not work and there was nothing posted on the refrigerator as the listing states. We had 6 vehicles and the advertised information says there is room for 6 vehicles to park. It is also advertise that there are lights and a TV downstairs. The lights did not work, and we couldn’t access the TV because the lock was rusted shut. I contacted Stevie who was very polite and said she would get someone out there. We finally got tired of waiting and went upstairs. Two hours later a gentleman arrived and said he was on the other side of town so he couldn’t get there to help us until now and seemed very annoyed but that the lights were working, and he unlocked the TV. He then proceeded to go downstairs and take pictures of all of our vehicles, and instead of coming back upstairs to talk to us, sent a rude text to me with pictures stating our parking was unacceptable and that we broke the chains that were there to prevent us from parking under the house. We did not break any chains-they probably fell and broke on their own because they were Plastic! Now, several days later, I receive a claim stating that a comforter needed to be replaced. We did not damage anything at this house. Disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun for a full house
Great house and great location! We brought our high school church youth group for a 3 day stay. We were glad to be able to put the boys upstairs and the girls downstairs. The house is well supplied and held our large group well. The pictures in the description are very accurate-no surprises. The host is very quick and helpful with his responses. The house is well thought out with many conveniences for being on the beach - indoor and outdoor laundry machines, outdoor shower and sprayer hose, nice outdoor area under the house. The kids loved being steps from the beach. Everyone had a fun time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rental experience
The home was beautiful and the property had everything you could possibly need. The property manager was extremely helpful and a delight to deal with. We would book this property again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Erik Acuna

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Aloha! My wife, Aya and I live in Honolulu where we are raising our two daughters (the boy in the picture is our daughter’s good friend). We enjoy hanging out with friends, going to the beach, paddle boarding, yoga, hiking, and spending time with our kids at home. Both Aya and I are passionate about the healing arts. She is a massage therapist, and I am a mental health therapist. We are delighted that you have chosen our home, and we will do our very best to provide you with an enjoyable, memorable stay!

Why they chose this property

We have chosen Crystal Beach as our vacation spot because of the beautifully constructed homes on Bolivar Peninsula. We also like the outdoor activities available in the area as well as the quiet, more secluded nature of the peninsula as compared to Galveston.

What makes this property unique

Salt Marsh Escape is special because of the protected, unobstructed beach views that can be enjoyed on our spacious decks. We are so close to the beach that you can enjoy ocean views even from the downstairs areas!

This home is a rare 6 bedroom home; there are only a handful of homes with this many rooms on Bolivar Peninsula. Because there are plenty of bedrooms, we are able to accommodate a big group while also providing privacy during your stay.

Not only are the ocean views amazing from this house, but they are more secluded, private views of the beach, as we are located in Gilchrist, off the beaten path (but still only 5 minutes from all the main stores & essentials).

We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service. Not only am I hosting you guys, but I have a hired assistant available by phone and in person to help guests when needs arise.

An additional benefit of our home is that it is brand spanking new, and therefore, all the furniture and amenities are new! You will enjoy a beautiful, immaculate home when you stay at Salt Marsh Escape!

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