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Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly

Family-friendly holiday home on the beach, with water park

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Exterior
Living area
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 243000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Double Queen room lower level

2 Queen Beds

Double Queen room lower level

2 Queen Beds

Double Queen room upper level

2 Queen Beds

Double Queen room upper level

2 Queen Beds

Double Queen room upper level

2 Queen Beds

King with En Suite

1 King Bed

King with En Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom lower level

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Hallway bathroom upper level

Toilet · Shower only

King En Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

King En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly

Welcome to "DayDreamer" by Bolivar Vacations! This massive 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom beachfront home is nestled in the quietest part of Bolivar's Gilchrist area, offering unparalleled space and luxury. Perfect for large families or groups, it sleeps 24 guests comfortably with two king beds and ten queen beds—no bunks here, just pure comfort. It stands out as a premier choice among Bolivar Vacation Rentals for those seeking a peaceful retreat without the crowds.

Experience coastal luxury at its finest in this pet-friendly haven. "DayDreamer" is an exceptional option for those seeking expansive Bolivar Peninsula Rentals with breathtaking ocean views and direct access to the beautiful Texas coast.

THE SPACE
"DayDreamer" features 7 beautifully furnished bedrooms, including 2 king beds and 10 queen beds, ensuring everyone in your group of 24 has a comfortable place to rest. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, fully stocked and featuring a large island perfect for preparing group meals. Enjoy the unique cafe-style sunroom, filled with natural light, or gather in the multiple living areas designed for family connection.

With 4 full bathrooms featuring modern fixtures, there is plenty of space for everyone to refresh. The home also includes a washer and dryer for your convenience and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. This property is a true standout among Bolivar Beach House Rentals, offering a blend of scale and sophistication that is hard to find.

GETTING AROUND
Step out onto the expansive front deck to enjoy the sun, ocean breezes, and a propane grill for outdoor cooking with a view. The underneath entertainment area is perfect for gatherings, featuring picnic tables and a convenient outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day on the sand.

Being in a prime beachfront location in the quiet Gilchrist area, you have immediate access to the beach without the chaos. This property is perfectly situated for enjoying all the Bolivar Peninsula has to offer, providing an excellent base for your coastal explorations and a top choice for Port Bolivar Vacation Rentals.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE & BOOKING
The minimum age to book this property is 25 years old. We do not accept reservations from individuals under 25. A valid ID may be required at check-in to verify age compliance.

Book now and secure your unforgettable Casago Bolivar Vacations getaway to the Texas coast!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 security system, 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. Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. With kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 57 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 58 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Port of Galveston - 58 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Poppie's Place Downstairs Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The living space is great for a large group! Easy check-in and out process.Great patio and deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

irma d.

Great Beach House

Our family enjoyed staying at DayDreamer at end of July. Plenty of space for everyone to visit together, cook together or get away for some quiet time. LOVED the location on the beach, not alot of foot or vehicle traffic...almost like it was our own private beach! Check in and out instructions were great, house was clean and had every amenity we needed...hope to stay here again!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful and Quiet!

We loved our time in this house! It was GREAT for our large group- the double fridge and double laundry was so helpful! This house is on a more secluded part of the beach, keeping us far from crowds and noise. We absolutely loved this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tama S.

The Ultimate Family Beach House

We absolutely loved our stay at this beach house! It was spacious, spotless, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. Having two refrigerators and two sets of laundry facilities was such a convenience for our group. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and nicely appointed, and the outdoor spaces were perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view. Best of all, it's right on the beach—we could step straight out onto the sand. Highly recommend this home for a relaxing and hassle-free beach getaway!
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10/10 Excellent

Shelia J.

Great family vacation!

This "Beach House" is perfect! It is exactly as described online. Our large family fit perfectly in the seven bedrooms. The kitchen/living area was very large as well as the outdoor deck. Did I mention it is right on the beach! The kids had so much fun swimming and hanging out on the beach. We enjoyed staying at DayDreamer so much! Definitely recommend staying here and would love to stay again!! Thank you bolivarvacations.com!

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Happy Customer

It was an awesome stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori w.

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

Family trip

Wonderful home! Had pretty much everything we needed! Wonderful view of the ocean. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne H.

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

Great place!

Great place with lots of room and beds. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

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

Katy Krew

The house was wonderful. Fully equipped and right on the beach. We had a little trouble with the door at check-in and only 2 burners would work on the grill but other than that, it was great! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Friends weekend

Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Beach Stay

My family and I stayed here between Christmas and New Year's. The house is very roomy, clean and is updated nicely. A bonus is it has two refrigerators. It is right on the beach and also has plenty of parking. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend this house.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

DayDreamer was a Dream House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at DayDreamer. We really appreciated the space and that all the beds were queen or king size (no bunk beds). Since we cooked a lot of our meals, we appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils. But our favorite part of the house was the deck. Those deck chairs were amazing. I'll always remember the late nights out on the deck looking at the moon.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Great spot for family and friend beach fun!

This house had everything we could need and more for a great long weekend at the beach. Plenty of space to relax and have fun with friends and family. An easy walk to the beach, and a close drive to beach access through car if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert j.

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

great view of the beach. about 200 feet from the house.

great experience, the house met all of our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

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

Impressive!

One of the cleanest rentals I have ever booked! Kitchen was stocked with all the essential and having 2 refrigerators with a large group was great! Great location, wonderful view from the deck, and quiet beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tegan C.

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

Great Beach House

Beautiful house. It’s very spacious for a large family. The access to the beach was very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April M.

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

Yearly family gathering

Finally found house that meets all our needs!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T.

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

Great for large families!!

The house and the location were perfect for our large family! There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and living spaces. The 2 refrigerators and 2 washers/dryers was a plus. The outdoor shower and foot wash were great when coming from the beach. The beach was within steps of the property which was great for coming and going to the house. I would highly recommend! Just be ware if coming on Jeep weekend, LOTS!!!!! of police presence which was fine except for the 2-hour check point to get to the house on Friday evening!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Friend trip

House was big enough for our group and very clean! Beds were very comfortable! What would make this house even better is a toilet by the outside shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David and Judy L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Day Dreamer

The size and location on the house were perfect for our family. Many memories were made. Our family included mother, siblings, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The second set of washer and dryer and 2 refrigerators was definitely appreciated. Would like to have had an elevator, especially for supplies. Beach was very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Birdwatching

Excellent location, convenient for High Island and Bolivar Penninsula birding hotspots. Very comfortable house, with all needed conveniences.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Family Reunion

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect big family home.

Super spacious and amazing location to the beach. Loved the two refrigerators. Only recommendation I would have is to add a lift for luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Fantastic beach stay

We gathered for our annual President’s Day family beach trip. Everything was absolutely fantastic with positive comments from everyone who attended. The place was very clean, stylish, spacious, well-appointed, and in a great location. The hosts were friendly and attentive. Looking forward to staying next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrell D.

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

After Christmas Fun

Loved the accommodations. Very clean, nicely decorated, and all the required cooking tools with the extras. Ocean view is fabulous. We will book again for our annual family holiday retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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