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Dark Side Of The Dune - 4 Bedroom, Sleeps 14 - Gulf View in gated community

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A two-story building with a balcony, a covered area, and a view of a body of water.
A waterfront property with a wooden deck overlooking a river, surrounded by houses with a similar architectural style.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dishwasher, and a large island with a sink. There is a clock on the wall and a television mounted above the island.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and a wall-mounted clock.
An open interior space with concrete flooring and wooden beams, large windows offering views of a lake and buildings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Port Bolivar, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪89 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Port Bolivar is home to this holiday home. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens. Ready for a night out? Consider nauti beaver hut and Old Quarter Acoustic Café.
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Port Bolivar, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 45 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 45 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 48 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Playita - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jose’s Cantina Cajun Steakhouse Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dark Side Of The Dune - 4 Bedroom, Sleeps 14 - Gulf View in gated community pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dark Side Of The Dune - 4 Bedroom, Sleeps 14 - Gulf View in gated community?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dark Side Of The Dune - 4 Bedroom, Sleeps 14 - Gulf View in gated community?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Dark Side Of The Dune - 4 Bedroom, Sleeps 14 - Gulf View in gated community?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Dark Side Of The Dune - 4 Bedroom, Sleeps 14 - Gulf View in gated community located?

Situated in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Crystal Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Nauti beaver hut and Seawolf Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely great property in a gated community, the entire neighborhood was quiet,quick walk to the beach via private bridge, the kitchen had everything you needed for your stay and check in process was super easy! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect for our family!

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 place! We loved the space! Everyone and a great time and we loved Port Boulivar vs. the other towns because of the quietness and less people. The price was reasonable for the amount of people it sleeps. Couple things, little musky but I understand it’s a beach house, second there should be hand soap in the bathrooms.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Just another day

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was nice, smelled like a smoker had lived there 10 years. Cargo Lift was a big help getting our stuff up to the house. Might want to have someone wash off all the bird poop off the deck and deck chairs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family time

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 time! The house is equipped with everything we needed. Great for our 5 grandchildren. It is always a pleasure working with Blanca at Cobb Realty
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place to Stay

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: Beautiful home, plenty of space inside and out and is tucked away in a well maintained, gated community! The neighborhood is awesome with lots of friendly people! Very reasonable rates that are well worth the price! Good view of the ocean and plenty of ducks, turtles and fish to watch below the deck! Dont hesitate to stay here, you will not regret it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach 2024

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 had a great time this year at the beach. The property offered all we needed for the week. It was clean Anna well managed. Our family enjoyed the stay. The only thing we missed was a downstairs shower, but water hoses to rinse sand was available.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect 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: This house was clean, well equipped, and very pleasant. It was in a greatlocation near the beach in a lovely quiet area. The linen service was Wow! Big fluffy towels and comfy bed linens. We would definitely stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time at the beach

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: Cobb has figured it out. They make it easy to decide and then fulfill all your needs. The only issue we had was with the weather, but we still had a great time. Family and friends for Thanksgiving. We cast a couple of lines into the pond and caught two small fish and a turtle (all catch and release). A gated community a little further out from the noise and bustle, suited our needs just fine. Cobb even helped us to rent a golf cart, which also worked out just great. We will be back in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great spot to get away!

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: The rental was super clean and in a prime location. Cobb Real Estate really stepped up in helping me pick the best spot for our family and fur babies. Close walk or cart ride to the beach and quick drive to the ferry or to Crystal Beach. Right on a canal for some leisure fishing or just sitting on the deck and enjoying the ocean sounds. We'd definitely come back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

vacay 22

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 great!could use some hooks in bathrooms for towelsA/C was cold
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful get a way

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: Really enjoyed our stay, beautiful view from balcony in a nice quiet neighborhood
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer Getaway

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: Had a great time! Cabin was exactly as described. Everything was very nice and clean. Can’t wait to go back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation at Dark Side of the Dune

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 had a great experience at Dark Side of the Dune. The cabin was well laid out with plenty of room for our family vacation, and it was very nice & comfortable inside and out. We felt very safe in this gated community. It's also very close to the ferry to Galveston which made for a nice trip over. We are already planning our next trip back to this cabin. I highly recommend Dark Side of the Dune.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location and views

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: The cabin is located in a quiet area of Bolivar. Nice kitchen with double oven. Everything you need. Beds were comfortable. Will rent again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The BEST stay

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: The Dark of the the Dune was the most Amazing beach house we have stayed in thus far. It was a great location on bolivar Island, great beach access by golf cart and foot, close vicinity to the boat dock and the jetties, and an amazing house with all of the amenities one could ask for!Great staff / cleaning crew ever!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely PERFECT!

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 so pleased with our stay at Dark Side of the Dune. We planned a last minute trip and Cobb's was great at finding this perfect house for us. Everything was furnished nicely, very clean and we had plenty of room for our family. The beds were very comfortable and the kids LOVED having their own bunk room. I would recommend purchasing the linen package, one less thing to have to worry about packing for the trip and the sheets and towels were plentiful and of good quality. The location is perfect within the gated community. We felt very safe and secure and the crossover to the beach was a breeze with our golf cart. The kids even caught some fish in the "pond" by the house! We've been going to Crystal Beach for over 30 years and this is the best house we've ever rented. We highly recommend staying here and we will DEFINITELY be booking again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great spot for the Holiday

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 looking to spend a relaxing week on the beach, and we achieved that goal. This was our first time renting in the Biscayne area, but it definitely won’t be the last. For a holiday weekend, that section of beach was pretty chill (not too crowded or rowdy). The house is in a great location with some good views. Something that changed from the last time we rented with Cobb was the linens. I was not expecting them to be bundled up and laying on the bed. You have to start your vacation dismantling and making up the beds. Also note that every owner stocks their houses differently. This one does not supply any soaps or trash bags (no big deal), so make sure you take 3-4 hand soaps and as many trash bags as you normally use in a weeks time. All of the furnishings and amenities are great , and the cargo lift makes packing in and out super easy. We will keep this house on our short list of properties to stay at again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great fit.

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: Very nice setup.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Love the location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Great location , possibly the best on the island. The rental needs more kitchen tools and accomodations for guest: toilet paper, garbage bags and spices to name a few. Be prepared to bring everything. Love the pond in front of the house and the lift is a back saver. I would only rent with Cobb they are great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thanksgiving

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: Very nice nearly new house with great views. And a cargo lift, very important. I can't think of anything that I would change.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Stay

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: The house was laid out great for a large group. It had everything you needed to cook meals and was comfortable for entertaining. Near the beach with just a golf cart ride away.
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