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3BR Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Follow the semi-private path and feel the soft sand between your toes. Would you take an early morning stroll or a sunset walk?
Step onto the spacious deck and take in panoramic ocean views.
Loungers on the deck make for the perfect relaxation spot. Would you rather sunbathe or read a book with the waves as your soundtrack?

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Crystal Beach
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunkroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

3BR Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly

Welcome to BeachQuest by Bolivar Vacations! Located on the tranquil end of Bolivar's Gilchrist area, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is the perfect retreat for families and friends looking to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the Texas coast. With panoramic ocean views, luxurious amenities, and all the comforts of home, you'll have everything you need for a memorable vacation. Whether you're relaxing on the spacious deck or taking a few steps down the semi-private path to the beach, this property is the ultimate getaway.

KEY FEATURES:
☀ Accommodates up to 10 – With 3 spacious bedrooms
☀ 2 Full Bathrooms – For added convenience
☀ Expansive Front Deck – Featuring loungers, high-back chairs, and a tall dining set, perfect for meals with ocean views
☀ Semi-Private Beach Path – Just steps from the sand
☀ Large Entertainment Area – Bar, counter space, and propane gas grill for family barbecues
☀ Gourmet Kitchen – With ocean views, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, drip coffee maker, and Keurig
☀ Open-Concept Living Area – Smart TVs in the living room and bedrooms for entertainment
☀ Outdoor Shower – For a quick rinse after a day at the beach
☀ Ideal Location – For a peaceful and rejuvenating stay on the Texas coast
☀ Pet-Friendly – Two dog limit (fees apply)
☀ Security Camera – In outdoor spaces for added peace of mind

☆★ BEDROOMS ☆☆
This beachfront home features three comfortable bedrooms, each designed for a restful night's sleep. Two bedrooms are equipped with king-size beds, while the third bedroom offers a twin-over-full bunk bed, making it perfect for families.

☆★ BATHROOMS ☆☆
The home boasts two well-appointed bathrooms for added convenience and privacy. The Master Bathroom includes a sleek shower, while the hallway bathroom features a versatile shower/tub combo, catering to a variety of preferences and needs.

☆★ KITCHEN & DINING ☆☆
The gourmet kitchen at this beachfront home is a chef's dream, offering panoramic ocean views, stainless steel appliances, and elegant granite countertops. It's fully equipped with everything you need, including a drip coffee maker and Keurig for your morning brews. Enjoy meals with family and friends in the spacious dining area, the perfect spot to savor delicious dishes while taking in the stunning coastline views.

☆★ LIVING ROOM ☆☆
Step into the inviting open-concept living room, designed for relaxation and comfort. With ample seating and large windows, you can enjoy serene ocean views while staying cool indoors. The living room features smart TVs for entertainment, making it the perfect spot for cozy movie nights or unwinding after a day at the beach. This space seamlessly connects with the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring everyone can gather and create lasting memories together.

☆★ OUTDOOR SPACE ☆☆
The outdoor space is a true highlight! Relax on the spacious front deck with loungers, high-back chairs, and a tall dining set for meals or casual chats with a view. Under the house, enjoy covered parking and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day at the beach. The entertainment area includes a bar, counter space, propane gas grill, and bar stools, all with unobstructed ocean views. Plus, a semi-private path takes you just steps from the sand for easy beach access.

★☆ Book Today & Experience Coastal Luxury at BeachQuest by Bolivar Vacations! ☆★

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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 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. Stingaree Marina and Galveston Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. With surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Map
Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • High Island Beach - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 59 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blondie's Taco Stand - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3BR Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3BR Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3BR Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3BR Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cindi B.

Fun in the Sun at BeachQuest

We had a very enjoyable stay at BeachQuest. Everything was exactly as pictured and very nice and comfortable. We had a small hiccup with the TV in the living room the 1st evening but the management company was very responsive and got everything up and running. We really loved sitting out on the porch and it was a 1-minute walk from the stairs to feet in the water. We could not have asked for a better location!

10/10 Excellent

Kadie G.

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

Great location!

Great location, peaceful, and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

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

Great place on the beach

Enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nima R.

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

Wonderful house and location

We really enjoyed the house, it was clean and everything was provided. Great location also!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britni P.

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

Perfect location!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this property! Perfect location and plenty of outdoor space! Loved having individual towels on our beds when we arrived. We will most definitely book this house again, soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Teddy V.

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

Vacation

The house was just perfect for size and locationOnly a few observations, The fridge auto water fill was froze up And the id did not make any iceThe front door handle was hard to open and closeThere was a broken chair on the patioThe grill Wes nasty did not use it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Family vacation

Amazing views of the ocean. The beach was very private. Excellent rental. Our 6th year in a row going to Crystal beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan R.

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

Review

It was a perfect place for a weekend getaway very clean and well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

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

MRs . Holt

Clean property , great beach access, very beautiful home .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Dad’s 75th birthday getaway

The property was amazing! We had a great time relaxing on the deck and playing on the beach. The property had everything we needed for a great vacation. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald J.

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

Spring Break 2024

One of our best experiences in Port Bolivar. Steps to the gulf and seashells galore. We actually preferred this area over Chrystal Beach. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W., Evansville, IN

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

Recommend!

The house was very clean and accommodating. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Winter getaway

Love this place. 2nd rental in 6 months. The house is very comfortable and well taken care of. It was just grand to sit on the deck right on the water. Will definitely rent again !

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Great property

Just a great place, everything you could want for a beach vacation. Sunrise is unparalleled off the deck. And the view and sounds of the Gulf will just lull you to relaxation. Rent this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

The Beachquest

What an amazing, comfortable house. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely, even though it was extremely windy. We will definitely book again! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Amazing

We LOVED everything about this property. If I had one request/want it would have been a golf cart to get across the sand but OMG was it amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Fabulous!!!

Fabulous!!! Couldn't ask for anything better!
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Great experience

The process from booking the rental to updating the reservation was simple. The customer service was great as well. The home was clean and everything was ready to go. Great location, beach access right in front of the house. I would definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Good

Tammi H.

Above Average - 4 Stars

Right On the beach it was a really nice place we walked across a little strip of a road to get to sand and beac. Everything worked as it should no issues. Fridge with ice maker . It was a nice home we slept 5 on a girls trip very comfortably . Advice is bring a rope to pull items from the ground up to top deck if you have a lot of luggage or grocery bags. Biggest annoyance was drivers on beach but home was lovely.

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi L., Austin, Texas/USA

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

Wonderful Getaway with our Pups

Ahhhhh such a lovely vacation and we loved this house! The views of sunrise and sunset, easy beach access, quiet location with hardly anyone on the beach, layout of the house with nice large rooms and comfy furniture, quick response from management company… we had everything we needed for a relaxing week. Enjoyed walking (and driving) on the beach with our dogs multiple times per day and so happy when places allow us to bring them with us. The house was very clean, especially the floors and counters and even inside the cabinets/drawers, which is so appreciated during these pandemic times. Dishes were all there except a working can opener and fry pans are getting a bit old. One of the couches needs repair due to some stitching coming apart (we bring our own cover so not an issue). Our only real complaint was the lack of restaurant options during the mid week days when most everything is closed - plan to get groceries and cook some of your own meals and also take the ferry to Galveston to avoid that frustration. We would definitely rent this house again and are looking at dates next year to book!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Beth B.

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

Great Location, But Needs Some TLC/Maintenance!

We enjoyed the location of the house, that was perfect! When we arrived, however, we were not hit with a 'WOW' factor at all... decor and conditions of some walls/ceiling/baseboards were in poor conditions, badly in need of paint touchups. The ceiling in the living room clearly shows water stains from previous leak, yet, it appears noone considered painting over the repairs, very unsightly to look at. The master bedroom has 1 picture (it appears that there used to be 2 but the remaining one has not been centered over bed, so looks awkward hanging over one side) with a sizable crack through the length of the picture... made me seriously wonder if in the middle of the night the picture fell, the glass would shatter and cut us on our faces/head. There are numerous spots in on walls, mostly in living room, master bed & bath that need paint touchups, living room recliner has a good size tear in the headrest and there is a small hole in hall bath door. Lastly, we had difficulty getting in upon check in as the door handle/lock is very finicky. We called the 'maintenance ph #' on the door and left a voicemail. Noone ever returned our call all weekend. The door handle continued to be very tricky the remainder of our stay, especially while in the house, it was hard to turn handle to exit. I gave overall rating of 3, because of the issues above. It was fine for my husband & I but had I invited family members/guest, I would have been embarrassed of the condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda Z.

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

Perfect 50th Birthday Getaway!

We were couples, two teens and a mid size pup (almost 9year old) who loves the lake but has never experienced the ocean. I went out to plan a very last Vacay to celebrate my hubs bday but had had to find an available place with specific needs: drivable from MO, not on a crowded tourist area, dog friendly rental and and dog friendly beach, and directly on the beach. I looked up and down the East coast, and the Alabama/Florida coastlines with no luck before I remembered TX has a coastline too. I am so thankful we found the Bolivar Peninsula, it met our every need perfectly! I wouldn’t have changed anything about this past week. The beach was was virtually ours alone and literally our front yard. Our super uncrowded beach was ideal for our pup to explore the ocean and for the rest of us to relax. We could leave our beach chairs and other stuff out there while we came in for lunch with no worries. The house was perfection, we spent every meal on the deck. In fact when we weren’t on the beach or sleeping, we were on the deck. Gorgeous view! Only thoughts for owner/managements (definitely not deal breakers, just minor things that would have been nice) —Larger table/more seating on the deck. We made it work by bringing stools out, but they weren’t as comfortable as those with the backs. —Better skillets (gave up on making pancakes) —An inexpensive crockpot —softer sheets (not bad, but a bit itchy especially if you get any sunburn)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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

Wonderful location

We were very happy with the cabin and its location. Our only suggestion: the front door and the lock need replacing. The property manager was most helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

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

Great beachfront home

My sister was visiting from out of state and we thought it would be nice to go and stay in a home on the beach. The weather did not cooperate, but it was still a great trip. It was wonderful to be able to watch the ocean waves from the living room and kitchen area while visiting. The beach was quiet and peaceful and very relaxing. The home was extremely clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Larissa S.

Wonderful Relaxation!

We had a fabulous time relaxing and enjoying the beach. The house had everything we needed and then some. And of course the view was spectacular!

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