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Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat!

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A wooden deck with chairs and a table overlooking the ocean.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of the beach through the sliding glass doors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and bar stools.
A beachfront house with a wooden deck and multiple levels.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, High Island Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Map
Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • High Island Beach - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 40 min drive - 37.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Bolivar holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again, the property was clean and fully equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing beach trip! We were so happy to see that the high standards from our first visit haven't changed a bit. Thank you for another perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back! It’s family friendly and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, bright, and the PERFECT location for a beach stay. We will definitely be booking here from now on when we come to Bolivar.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you see is what you get. Very clean, tidy, great view and beach front property with nice amenities for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Thank you, Kameron! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found everything just as advertised. We'd love to welcome you back to Pelican Shores anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the beach and a great view of the intercoastal highway... best of both worlds! The home is well appointed and the beds were super comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday stay for the 4th

Great spot on the beach. Even with the crowd for the holiday the location was peaceful and fun
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach view was beautiful for morning sunsets. The host was quick to communicate, and the house was very clean and comfortable, kitchen well-equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2026
Thank you for the kind words. We are glad you enjoyed the views and noted how clean our home is. Feel free to come back again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

My family and I loved the property, it felt so homey. The location was great and the scenery was beautiful.We will definitely be booking again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

High Island Birding Trip

We stayed here when we visited high island for birding. Great place to stay. Overall very clean. Beds are comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2025
Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the home clean and comfortable. High Island is such a special spot for birding—hope you had some great sightings! You're welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

We had such a great time at Pelican Shores. The location is perfect and the house is wonderful! Great for two families with kids. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house, great bunkbeds

We had an amazing time at the house. Its perfectly setup for an amazing beach stay. Easy to use coffee pot for early mornings, beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful

The view from the deck was beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We had a wonderful time! Location was perfect and house had everything we needed. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a great time at this property! Stephanie was very helpful and answered all my questions. We loved the spacious deck and how it was right on the beach. The breeze was amazing on the deck, you wouldn’t have known it was 100 degrees outside. The house was clean and cute but our only complaint was the mosquitos. Make sure you bring bug spray!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Enjoined being close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful sunsets

Such a beautiful property and is equipped with everything you may need for a carefree getaway. The breeze and the sounds from the gulf is so very relaxing. We are definitely looking forward to booking this property in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Everything was great, but what I love the most was that is literally steps away from the water. I loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house right on beach

We loved our stay in this house. It was very clean, and the upstairs porch is very breezy. The beach is no more than 20 steps from the back of the house. It's pretty easy to sit on the porch in the shade for a break from the heat and watch others play on the beach. The mosquitos were not too bad for us except in the evening, and under the house. If there is a decent breeze, the mosquitos are not too bad on the porch. If there is a strong breeze, they are not all that bad under the house either. However, after dark, if there is no breeze, you will get absolutely mobbed by mosquitos in the summer. Make sure to plan accordingly. We are likely to book this property again, as it is a great place to stay on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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