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Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods!

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A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a beach.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, blue cabinets, and pendant lights.
A wooden staircase with white railings leading to a building entrance.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop island, and hanging pendant lights.
A beachfront property with a main house, a guest house, and a covered deck area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 8 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property includes 1 separate living room and offers ocean views. Enjoy nearby activities such as kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching while exploring attractions like Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. This pet-friendly retreat is situated in a rural waterfront area near shopping and the ocean.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dog-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Bolivar Beaches
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods!

Our Rock Lobster beach house is the perfect beach front family or fishing getaway on the Texas gulf coast. Enjoy the slower rhythms of Bolivar Peninsula while still being close to Crystal Beach. You are able to access all that Galveston has to offer with a quick trip on the ferry. Sunrise and sunset are tough to beat from the front porch with a coffee or a cocktail staring out at the unobstructed views of the ocean. Go explore the island too - rent some golf carts for beach rides, play putt putt golf, or hit up a water park. The fishing is great here too, whether you want to fish off the beach or charter a guide in the bay. We are also home to fantastic live music on the island - from a laid-back acoustic show to a full blown band rocking the house! Why go anywhere else? Come see us, relax, and stay a while!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Keep dogs off beds and couches please
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to strip the beds :) we will do that. If you used the couch bed in the living room, please let us know !
Please empty the sink / load and start the dishwasher / and start a load of towels in the washing machine :)
Please rinse off all beach toys and chairs and place them back underneath the stairs.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely no parties please.
Absolutely zero smoking in the house. If evidence of smoking is found inside the property, an additional $600 charge will be added.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3634908vb
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

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is in a rural area 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • High Island Beach - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 33 min drive - 32.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Crystal Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the beach House well equipped Perfect beach house for our family.Definitely will come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean perfect for family time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Geat place. Private beach location was great for kids. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property right on the beach. They provided everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house with perfect location with everything you need within 10 minutes! Had so much fun being right on the beach! Can’t wait to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, it is right on the beach. The kitchen was very stocked with utensils cookware and two coffee pots! Beach towels are available to use, and the chairs in the deck were where we spent most of our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was most helpful. The house was very clean and stocked with all our needs. The view was beautiful, right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best Galveston vacations we have experienced. The kitchen had everything we needed! The beds were comfortable! The host was gracious. Everything was just as the pictures depicted! The shells on the beach were awesome! We were right on the beach and there were not many people, so we pretty much had the beach to ourselves. Great location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the very BEST places we've stayed....this house has literally EVERYTHING you could possibly need or think of....coffee pots and dishes and plates and serving platters for entertaining.. ..even a crock pot (we made pulled pork YUM), toys for the beach and yes...even enough towels! We played hard and fished and enjoyed our week sooooo much! Perfect location and so cozy… We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceanfront is good, the clean and beautifully decorated home was icing on the cake. Thank you for sharing your amazing home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. The house is beautiful, cozy, and well-maintained. The beach is gorgeous! We were there with kids of various ages and a dog, and everyone was very happy. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfectly situated for what I wanted—a quick quiet getaway to the beach. The house is beachfront with a nice deck to relax on while watching the waves roll in. The segment of beach had little vehicular traffic which helped keep the peaceful vibe.The house was comfortable and clean as well as tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view stood out. It was a quiet and peaceful location. The amenities were great. Decor was tasteful and not overdone, nicely decorated and comfortable.
So worth getting up for this spectacular sunrise, I am grateful.
An awesome and wonderful display of God's majesty!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at Rock Lobster, and we love it! It’s so clean & cozy, and has everything you need for a great beach vacation. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional! We will be back! Bungalow had all necessary accommodations needed for stay without bringing from home. My husband and I enjoyed quality time with one another. We will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect. The house was cute and just the right size for 7 of us. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.
Our view of the beach from the porch.
Our view of the beach from the porch.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time, it was very peaceful in December. Some days were very foggy and others were clear. The house is very comfortable and loved that it was right on the beach. Would be happy to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean property, very quiet part of the beach which was nice. Lots of shell hunting. Loved it for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and great, just a few water bugs! I’ll definitely try to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will definitely be back!

Everything was perfect. The location was better than we imagined. We will absolutely be making this a regular stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Very clean house with a very good view of the ocean. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This house was small, cozy and quaint, but definitely did not sleep 10 people comfortably. If it’s just two or three of you looking for something simple, this is the perfect house on the water. However, if you are looking for a luxury, this is not it. I will say, though, when we need it to increase the temperature of the water to hot (from lukewarm), it was very easy to reach the owner and remedy the situation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away with granddaughters

Perfect location in proximity to the beach! Everything was as presented!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend

Cute little bungalow right on the beach! What else could you ask for? SUPER CLEAN with beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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