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FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach

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Deck facing the Gulf. Plenty of seating and shade
view inside the house
Outdoor dining
Tall lounge chairs that also lay flat
Deck facing the Gulf. Plenty of seating and shade.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach

This home has a spectacular gulf view from the kitchen and living room and Master bedroom. 3 bedroom 2 bath sleeps 10. Floor plan includes Master bedroom with Master bathroom, queen bedroom and a bunk bed room with 2 sets of bunk beds, one queen/queen bunk and one twin/twin bunk bed. Kitchen is fully stocked. All beds are made for you. Sheets and linens provided at no charge. Huge deck overlooking the Gulf with plenty of seating. Back deck off the Master bedroom overlooks the inter coastal canal. Picnic table, 1 table and seating for 16 below the house plus a bar. Golf cart access to the beach. WIFI included with 50" Roku television in living room and a tv in the Master bedroom.
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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

Children must be accompanied by parents

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

1 dog is OK at $80.00. No puppies under 1 yr old.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Start a load of towels

Do not make any used beds. We will strip for you.

Set thermostat at 72 degrees

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

NO REFUND DUE TO BAD WEATHER. See cancellation policy rules for refunds.

Subletting and/or Subleasing to outside parties is prohibited. You will be subject to immediate eviction and forfeiture of all amounts paid

Owner must be notified if more than 1 dog. $80.00 per pet fee. No puppies under 1 yr old.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2250504vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seawall Beach - 59 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Pier 21 - 61 min drive - 53.9 km
  • East Beach - 61 min drive - 53.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gulfway Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Macho's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach?

As of 29 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach on 2 Aug 2026 start from £308, 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 at FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Bolivar holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great stay. Beach view is amazing and host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. I agree you can't beat the view. Thank you for your kind words. I also want to thank you for leaving the house in such wonderful condition. You are appreciated! I hope you return. You and your family and friends are always welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on the beach! Great views and very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you mentioning the cleanliness of the house. We work hard to ensure our guests have a stress freeze stay. I also want to thank you for leaving the house in such great condition. Guests such as you are an owner's dream. I hope you return. You are always welcome
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOAN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed 3 weeks and loved the location, right on the beach. We enjoyed the roomy living room and kitchen.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you for your very kind comments. It was a pleasure having you as a guest for 3 weeks! I also want to thank you for leaving my house in such wonderful condition. Every house owner wishes for guests such as you. I hope you return. You and your family and friends are always welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house itself was perfectly clean and comfortable. The view was perfect! And even with an event happening nearby the beach wasn’t crowded. The host was very responsive and friendly! I would absolutely recommend this rental !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
What a nice review...thank you! I'm very happy you enjoyed your stay even though it was jeep weekend. The house is in a perfect location to get away from all the craziness. It is quiet and peaceful down in that area. I also want to thank you for leaving my house in such wonderful condition! Owners dream of guests such as you. I hope you come back. You and your family are always welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronnie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This year the weather didn't cooperate, this made the house shine that much more! I can't say enough about the amazing views, incredible hospitality, and perfect location! Consistently the nicest place I've stayed on the island! We will see you in October!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
My favorite fishing group!!! Sorry, the weather didn't cooperate with you.But i'm happy to hear you enjoyed yourself anyway. As always thank you for taking care of my house during your stay. I look forward to seeing you in october. Your group is always welcome. It is always a pleasure hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This may be the most beautiful house on the Peninsula. Extremely clean, beautiful open living space, huge deck to see the stars and watch the waves.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
I truly appreciate your kind comments. I especially appreciate the fact you mentioned how clean the house is. I personally go over and inspect the house before my guests arrive. I also want to thank you for leaving my house in such fabulous condition. You are an owner's dream! I hope you return. You and your family and friends are always welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and great property!! Excellent views inside and out!!! Loved it and will stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you for choosing Pelican Bluff as your getaway. I am so happy you enjoyed the house and your stay. I agree with you.The location and view are wonderful! I also want to thank you for leaving my house in such wonderful condition. I appreciate guests such as you. You and your friends and family are always welcome and I hope to hear from you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, peaceful location right on the beach. You can hear the ocean at night and see far in the distance the ships' lights as they wait to move into the port. We have stayed at many properties on the Bolivar Peninsula and this is one of our favorite properties. Basic supplies are provided but no condiments, so bring your own sugar, salt and pepper, etc. I believe this helps to avoid ants (sugar) and because salt and pepper clump in the humidity. These are also available at The Big Store further down Highway 87. You can also get charcoal for the grill there. Everything, including appliances, dishes, utensils, and bedding, was clean and in great shape. AC worked perfectly. Our host, Margene, was very responsive and accommodating. Will book again in future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is just amazing! Location is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. I agree with you, the view is the best! I also want to thank you for leaving my house and such good conditions. I truly appreciate it. You and your family and friends are always welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special place, we created many wonderful memories here. Such an amazinf view off the deck, direct access to beach. Host was very responsive to a minor issue. Gives me a lot of trust any problem would be taken care of quickly and correctly. House was clean, a little skimpy on soap and other supplies, but nothing thats a serious issue. Kitchen was stocked very serviceably.Absolutely would stay again in a heartbeat.
View from kitchen/living room
Beautiful sunrise from front deck
View of the house from the beach in the fog
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Once again thank you for choosing Pelican Beach as your get away. And thank you for the great review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and the house. I agree! It is a great location and a great view. I also want to thank you for taking such wonderful care of my house while you were there. I always appreciate guests like you and I hope to hear from you again! You and your family and friends are always welcome.
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location, we had a great and peaceful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the house and the vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronnie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again our stay was OUTSTANDING! The views are epic, the house is amazing, and Host is second to none! We will be back in May!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2025
I'm so glad you had a good time. I'm happy you returned to your favorite fishing spot. I hope you and your friends caught lots of fish.! Repeat customers are my favorite. I also want to thank you for leaving my house in such great condition! Guests like you are a homeowner and housekeeper dream. I look forward to hearing from you in May!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time! Perfect location! House was very clean and host meet us apon arrival! I highly recommend this location, quite, clean and right on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent many hours sitting on the deck listening to the waves. The sunrises from the deck were amazing. The house and host were awesome. Will definitely be back to this location next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The front porch was literally 30 yards from the gulf with a path leading to the beach it was a glorious experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Thank you for your very nice review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the view and beach acces!. I hope you return soon. You and your family are always welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication from the first minute. The house was beautiful and clean and the view is all you could ask for. You won't want to leave the balcony once you see it. AAA stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Smokey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been staying in this beach house for a couple of years for our anniversary. This year was no exception-it’s cozy, it has great views, it is secluded this week of the year….we have always had a great stay here and this year was no different. Already planning our trip to come back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2025
It is always a pleasure hearing from this guest. They are great and leave the house in immaculate condition. It touches my heart they have returned several times to celebrate their anniversary. We have such short lives and memories are the most important part. I am blessed they choose to make their memories at my house. Sorry about your pup. I have one of my own. It must be hard. Thank you again for staying at my house. I look forward to speaking to you again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

Relaxing Texas beach getaway

Great beach house, quiet location on the edge of town away from busier parts of the island. Very clean, well kept and will be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janet h.

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

Excelent beach house, would book again!

Beach was clean and not crowded. House is updated and very clean, plenty of room for the family that was with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Z.

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

4th of July Beach Vacay

Great place to stay right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mika D.

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

Relaxing Location with a view

We loved our stay at this quaint, clean beach house! The location is perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, spacious, and well furnished. We loved watching the waves from the deck. Really appreciated the outdoor shower with hot water!! Perfect for our quiet getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ionut M.

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

Great family retreat

Great views, very clean and a great location! Will definitely come back for our beach getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Margene Walz

Host profile image

Hi, Welcome to my home – My name is Margene Walz. I am the owner and am thrilled to show you around. Many years ago I moved to California from Nebraska but have always missed the mid-western values and hospitality. Through the advice of my brother Mike Walz of Crystal Beach's Walz Family Builders I seized the opportunity to sell my California condominium, moved back to Nebraska and built on Bolivar. I appreciate the area and the hospitality. It is like coming back to my roots. I am very pleased to be able to share my home with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Why they chose this property

Since my brother owns a home and a business in Crystal Beach I have visited many times. Each time I fell more and more in love with the area. I decided to invest my retirement money here and I can't wait to share this peaceful stress-free beach with you.

What makes this property unique

You can't get any closer to the beach

Languages:

English

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