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The Pesky Pelican: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 14

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Bolivar, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Pesky Pelican: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 14

The Pesky Pelican is a lovely beachfront home located in the quiet area of the Bolivar Peninsula. You will be amazed by the panoramic views up and down the beach from this 4 bedroom, 3 bath house. The comfortable furnished deck is a great place to watch the sunrise or just read a book in the calm gulf breezes.

The living area has seating for everyone and a large television. High speed internet will allow you to access your Netflix and other favorite streaming accounts. This is open to a large island with seating, and plenty of counter space. The well-appointed kitchen (including a regular drip coffee maker) will make entertaining your guests a breeze. You'll also enjoy having a washer and dryer on the premises.

With over 1600 square feet, the home sleeps 14 comfortably. The primary suite has a king bed and an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and separate tub. Bedroom two has a queen bed with a tub/shower bath. Bedroom three offers two sets of built-in full over queen bunk beds, and bedroom 4 has a full bed. Additional sleeping is available on the queen sized sleeper sofa. All bedrooms feature flat screen TVs (digital antenna).

The ground level patio area features an outdoor shower and a charcoal grill. We know that once you visit The Pesky Pelican, you are going to want to come back!

Two small dogs (under 35 pounds) are allowed with a pet fee. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.
The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 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
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port Bolivar

Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, is home to this holiday home. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Galveston Seawall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and Texas Seaport Museum.
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Port Bolivar, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 55 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 55 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 56 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 60 min drive - 52.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pesky Pelican: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 14 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pesky Pelican: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 14?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pesky Pelican: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 14 on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$1,051, 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 The Pesky Pelican: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 14?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pesky Pelican: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pesky Pelican: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 14?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pesky Pelican: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 14 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Gilchrist Beach. Stingaree Marina and High Island Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Well maintained property. Love that it is front row to the beach with an amazing view and right where beach access is. We had such an amazing time! Room with double bed actually has a bunk bed in it now. I called the propery manage once brcause of the bbq pit not being able to use and within 30 minutes they had another one out to us to use. Loved this property. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tana H.

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

Far exceeded my expectations

We loved staying at the Pesky Pelican. The location was perfect almost private beach access a very short 2 min walk from the porch to the beach. Very quiet area on the beach. It rained almost the whole time we were there which was unfortunate but the house had games and plenty of covered porch downstairs for the kids to play with the shells they had collected and other games. Great outdoor shower, had two charcoal grills downstairs, had several picnic tables downstairs, well equipped kitchen, great bedroom layouts to accommodate everyone, easy check-in and out process. The only thing I would recommend is going directly through SWEDES Management to rent as it is a little cheaper and can save you some additional fees.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

shandi s.

The best beach house!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were placed in the Pesky Pelican after the house we booked, AC wasn’t working. We were so thankful for this because we had the best time here. The beach house was clean, huge, welcoming, and the best location. Swedes was amazing on the transition and I can’t be more thankful. My family has booked on Labor Day weekend for 20 plus years and this was a hard year after losing one of our family members. Swedes blessed us with an amazing weekend. Thank you owners for sharing your beach house with us for a much needed family trip. Will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Pesky Pelican

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 2nd stay at the Pesky Pelican! We absolutely love the location and the house! Easy booking and checking in and out. Great communication with Swedes! Very satisfied again with our weekend getaway
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Beaumont, Texas

Great Place to Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, perfect size for our family, beautiful view! Would definitely stay at the Pesky Pelican again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from VAN ALSTYNE, Texas

Spring Break 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented this house several times before with the same group of people. We like the location and the house works perfectly for our two families. The house was clean and in good working order. The mattresses are about done in every room. That would be our only issue is they all need to be replaced. Will definitely rent The Pesky Pelican again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Very relaxing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a wonderful stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa & Chris W.

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

Perfect for families!

We enjoyed our stay very much. It was right on the beach and had direct access to walk down easily. Our golf cart fit down the walkway easily as well. The golf cart wasn't necessary but was fun for the kids and helped with carrying down large canopies to the beach. I highly suggest the linen package. It would have been more work for us to bring everything and wash everything before we left. My only suggestion is if you have a toddler or child you want to keep from going down the stairs, bring large zip ties for the baby gate. There is a baby gate provided but it was not large enough to fit the outside stairs. The kitchen was fully stocked and had basic spices and coffee items. Plenty of cookware and a crockpot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April W.

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

Absolutely the best experience for us! Private location & great beach access! Will be staying again!

Very easy to get checked in & house was nice and well stocked. We got the linen package simply because we wanted to hv everything readily available. Plenty of room for everyone and the best location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Merlon M.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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