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5BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Loft & Bar

Beachside holiday home with water park

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

King bedroom

1 King Bed

King bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen/Queen and 2 trundles

+2
2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

Twin over Twin Bunk bed

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

5BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Loft & Bar

Welcome to Blue Footed Booby by Bolivar Vacations, beachfront location! This stunning 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom beachfront retreat offers the ultimate coastal escape, now with a private theater room, retro gaming, and even a putting green to elevate your stay.

KEY FEATURES:
☀ Beachfront Location
☀ 5 Spacious Bedrooms – Sleeps up to 16 guests comfortably
☀ Downstairs: 4 king bedrooms, perfect for adults (sleeps 8)
☀ Upstairs Loft: 1 queen bed (sleeps 2), 2 twin trundle beds (sleeps 4), plus a queen sleeper sofa (sleeps 2)
☀ 3 Full Bathrooms – Modern, spacious, and stocked with essentials
☀ Semi-Private Beach Access – Direct pathway to the beach
☀ Expansive Decks – Tall chairs for sweeping ocean & bay views, plus al fresco dining
☀ Gourmet Kitchen – Stainless appliances, granite countertops, and fully stocked for group meals
☀ Outdoor Entertainment Area – Bar, charcoal grill, picnic tables, and plenty of seating under the home
☀ Theater Room – Massive 90-inch TV, two plush 3-seat sofas, and a retro Nintendo game system for ultimate movie nights and gaming fun
☀ Putting Green – Enjoy a little friendly competition right downstairs
☀ High-Speed Wi-Fi – Stream, work, and stay connected
☀ Washer + Dryer – Pack light, stay fresh
☀ Security Camera – In outdoor spaces for added peace of mind

☆☆ BEDROOM DETAILS ☆☆
Downstairs Bedrooms (×4): Each features a plush king-size bed—perfect for relaxing after a day on the beach.
Upstairs Loft: Versatile space with 1 queen bed, 2 twin trundles, and a queen sleeper sofa. It also includes a full bathroom and easy access to the upstairs theater room.

☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆
Three full bathrooms—two on the main level and one upstairs—each designed with modern fixtures, fresh towels, and essential toiletries for a comfortable stay.

☆☆ KITCHEN & LIVING AREA ☆☆
The heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen designed for gathering. Cook group meals with ease using stainless steel appliances and granite counters. The spacious living area offers cozy seating and stunning ocean views.

☆☆ THEATER & GAME ROOM ☆☆
Upstairs, the newly added theater room features a 90-inch TV, two comfortable three-seat sofas, and a retro Nintendo game system—perfect for family movie nights or a nostalgic gaming session.

☆☆ OUTDOOR FUN ☆☆
Expansive Decks: Enjoy breathtaking ocean and bay views from tall chairs or dine outside with the salty breeze.
Covered Entertainment Zone: Includes a bar, charcoal grill, picnic tables, and plenty of seating for sunset cocktails or family cookouts.
Putting Green: Practice your short game or challenge friends and family.

★☆ Book your stay today and experience beachfront luxury, family fun, and endless memories at Blue Footed Booby by Bolivar Vacations! ☆★

* Age Requirement – 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Pink Dolphin Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 58 min drive - 47.5 km
  • Strand Theatre - 61 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Pier 21 - 62 min drive - 50.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Curtis jam session - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pimpin On Crystal Beach!! - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Loft & Bar pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at 5BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Loft & Bar?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Loft & Bar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Loft & Bar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Loft & Bar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within a 10-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. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David N.

Excellent - 5 Stars

Nice, well maintained, good location, beach not crowded, repeat stay, we will be back
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Love it!

This was our 2nd time staying at the Blue Footed Booby. The last 2 years we have had a large group traveling with us, 16 people this year, and there was plenty of room for everyone. We enjoy this location so much, we would book it even it were just the 5 of us. The only issue we have had is the door code wouldn't work, we called Bolivar Vacations and they had it resolved within minutes. Very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend them and this house to anyone.

8/10 Good

James S.

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

Summer Vacation 25

The peir being built just to the East of the property was not a problem during our stay. The future of this property will be changing with the completion of the peir project. If you are going to fish it will be a welcomeing project. But it will probably increase traffic in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie E.

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

Peaceful

This house was in a great peaceful location and roomy! Had everything we needed and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romana V.

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

Just a little getaway

Love house is really nice and beach is just steps away
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Great house!

House was beautiful and location was perfect! Communication was quick and helpful! Would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David N.

Excellent - 5 Stars

Had a great vacation, plenty of room, nice, clean, perfect location, stayed twice, coming back again.

10/10 Excellent

terri d.

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

Great Escape

Nice & quite! Excellent views and beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Beach weekend.

House was very clean and has all that you need. Right on the beach so great location. Will for sure go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

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

Nice

Nice home and right on beach
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cayla P.

A Hidden Gem Excellent - 5 Stars

The Blue Footed Booty was an amazing house to stay at and enjoy. The house was incredibly clean and I felt right at home with a stocked kitchen. The views are beautiful, both during the day and at night. This is my new vacation stay in Texas!
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Perfect!

This is the perfect house for a large group. We had more than enough room at the home and a perfect non crowded spot on the beach right in front of the home. We enjoyed the outside patio and views as well.

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

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

Beach House 2023

Great location - on the beach and convenient walking access path or short buggy ride. Ms Daisy’s bait & ice was on the way too. Super clean and nice property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Lovely

Lovely location right on the beach. Quiet, breezy, restful, even though for a work meeting. House is pretty shaky in the wind, a little disconcerting. But super clean and perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayra P.

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

Family and Friends Get Away

Our family and friends had a wonderful time. The house is super spacious, and many amenities were unexpected. The Wi-Fi worked well, and most of the rooms had televisions. The kitchen was outfitted with pretty much everything. The porches, deck chairs, carport seating, and outdoor shower added to the square footage for our people. We will definitely go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

torika j.

Excellent - 5 Stars

Love this house this was our second time renting this house very clean spacious right on the beach what you see is what you will get. Easy access for getting into property and management was very nice. Will be renting again next year
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10/10 Excellent

Shelby C.

Excellent

Beautiful, clean and well stocked house right on the beach. It was a cold weekend but the house was cozy and it was so quite and peaceful. We enjoyed gathering shells on the beach with the kiddos, letting the dogs run around and watching all the different birds fly by. What a stunning view! Would rent again.

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

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

Flores

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick E.

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

Great place and good assistance when needed

Only problem was one family member had difficulty with stairs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

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

Great Friends and Family Home

This home was perfect for the 15 of us. The kitchen and living room space were perfect for allowing us to dine together. The easy access to the beach was a huge plus! Outdoor shower and foot wash helped so much to prevent sand from being tracked in. Neighbors were nice and beach was clean. I will definitely be booking again for the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation summer 2023

We had a very lovely stay at a beautiful home well-kept very clean very enjoyable. The communication was fantastic timely emails. The kids loved it. The grandkids had a blast and us grandparents really enjoyed the family time in that home and the view was phenomenal. Great access to the beach. Will consider coming back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha V.

Great place to stay with multiple families!

This house was absolutely gorgeous and really impressed me with how well-stocked the kitchen was in terms of dish ware and cooking needs. We really only needed to bring the actual groceries! They even have kids' utensils and dish ware, which was amazing for our stay with 3 families. The house layout was great and even with 9 small kids, we felt like there was more than enough space. Definitely want to stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

10 out of 10 would recommend

We spend several days each summer on the peninsula and have stayed at several different rentals. The Blue Footed Booby is by far our favorite. It is close enough to restaurants and the big store to be convenient yet far enough away from the crowds that you can actually enjoy yourself. We traveled with a large group this summer and enjoyed this house and location so much so that we have decided it will be our go to location even when it's only the 5 of us. I 10 out of 10 would recommend The Blue Footed Booby to anyone.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth P.

Perfect house for a great time with friends

Excellent house for a getaway with friends. This house is so great that despite the weather not being good, we had a wonderful time. The place was perfectly cleaned, beautifully decorated and had absolutely everything we needed for our stay. Also, the rental team provides an outstanding service. They are my "go-to" rental company, this is my third time renting with them. 100% recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

2023 Summer Vacation

The house and property were very nice. It was a little off the beaten path so not as packed on the beach as other houses we've stayed in on peninsula before which was nice with little ones. The only complaint anyone in our group really had was that the house definitely feels every little footstep and sways with you and we've stayed in swaying houses before but this one really does. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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