Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
Port Bolivar Beaches - 42 min drive - 40.0 km
Restaurants
Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - 2 min drive
Jayla’s Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
Gulfway Grill - 10 min drive
Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - 2 min drive
Macho's - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Gulf Front Luxury Beach House w/Mini Golf, Hot Tub, Firepit + Family Friendly pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Front Luxury Beach House w/Mini Golf, Hot Tub, Firepit + Family Friendly?
As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Front Luxury Beach House w/Mini Golf, Hot Tub, Firepit + Family Friendly on 30 October 2026 start from NZ$1,514, 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 Gulf Front Luxury Beach House w/Mini Golf, Hot Tub, Firepit + Family Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gulf Front Luxury Beach House w/Mini Golf, Hot Tub, Firepit + Family Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf Front Luxury Beach House w/Mini Golf, Hot Tub, Firepit + Family Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gulf Front Luxury Beach House w/Mini Golf, Hot Tub, Firepit + Family Friendly 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 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time at this beach house. There’s something for everyone of all ages. The view was excellent, and the beach was easy to get to. The host was attentive and made the stay easy and enjoyable. Would recommend!
We had a great long weekend stay and this house was exactly what we needed. The location alone makes this house worth it. This house is situated on a stretch of beach that just feels more isolated and less crowded. We were right on the beach with a perfect walking access path right from the backyard. We spent our nights stargazing on the upper deck looking right over the moonlit ocean. The interior was full of modern decor and fixtures. Both bathrooms were sizable with great showers. Overall this was a great quick getaway and we’d likely stay here again.
This is one of our favorite spots; LITERALLY steps from the beach, tons of beach stuff and games (put-put is awesome), and a clean and comfortable interior.Host is incredible, great communication and service.
We had a wonderful stay at this beachfront home on the Bolivar Peninsula. The house was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The location is hard to beat—right on the beach with beautiful views and the sound of the waves all day and night.One of the best parts was how quiet and uncrowded the beach felt. It was almost like having a private beach, which made morning walks and evening sunsets especially enjoyable. The home itself had everything we needed for a relaxing stay and plenty of space to unwind.A great place to get away from the crowds and enjoy the Gulf the way it ought to be enjoyed—peaceful, simple, and right on the water. We would definitely stay here again.
Beach house was fabulous. Online pictures matched every room in person. Location was very good if you like seclusion. Just a Ferry Boat ride away from Galveston. We did have a small issue with a ceiling fan not working but management was quick to resolve the issue. I would recommend this Beach house and we will be back next summer.
This property had everything we needed and more. The location is terrific. We enjoyed lots of time on the deck and the large kitchen was great for fixing our own meals. There were so many shells on the beach and it was never crowded with people, even on the weekend. We would definitely like to return.
Location was wonderful and steps to the beach! Home was beautiful on the inside, and the kitchen had everything we needed. Loved the hot tub, swing, and miniature golf! Also, the furniture on the balcony was nice and is where I spent most of my time when I was not on the beach! The only reason I gave a 4 star for overall rating is the internet was a little slow, and the A/C was not as cool as we would have liked (although it was very hot outside while we were there). All in all we had a GREAT time and we loved that the house was right on the beach!!!
We had a great time. Check in was going late so we had to sit around outside for an hour while they were still cleaning. The view was amazing. They were missing things like batteries, pillow cases, and plugs for Rokus. We had a great family trip that got cut a little short because of Beryl.
Property was very nice. Views from deck were priceless! Beach access was amazing! Checkout is early (10am) which is hard for families with kids/teens. TVs are very hard to get connected. Labeling remotes with rooms would be helpful as to which bedroom/living room they belong in as all remotes were in wrong rooms on arrival so spent 1 hour figuring out TV situation which again is hard for families with kids/teens. It does take a while to get to Galveston depending on Ferry wait times. For quiet, beautiful beach views this property was great! Highly recommend if just looking for beach access.
This house was perfect for our Girls trip to Crystal Beach! We enjoyed sitting on the upper deck watching the water and listening to the waves crashing on the shore. The house is right on the beach and just steps from the lower deck you are quickly in the water. We enjoyed playing the mini golf course on the lower deck. The house itself is beautiful and well decorated in wonderful calming sea colors. The house was well stocked with everything we needed and more. Kelly the house owner was awesome and gave great directions from reservation to making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay! The house is located in a less populated section of Crystal beach which made it ever more enjoyable. It was also a short drive to the Fairy into Galveston. We would absolutely stay at the beach house again in the future!
Beautiful house on the beach with wonderful amenities
We really enjoyed everything about the house and our stay. Just a few things that was a bother. They only supplied 1 roll of paper towels and 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom. Usually that information is provided so families can make arrangements before coming. We had 3 kids and 4 adults and I cooked almost every meal of our stay so what was provided was not enough at all. Additionally most of the towels were still in the dryer and all the hand towels and wash cloths were new and not washed so I had to wash those before being able to use. The over all cleaning of the home could have been better. It just didn’t seem more than a light / surface cleaning. All of that said we would still visit this home again.
Our stay at this beach rental was absolutely magical!! The amenities alone were a hit!! Between the hot tub, the putt-putt, the fire pit, and of course private beach access our family had an amazing time!! No need to even travel into Galveston island (ferry wait was 2hrs)! So if you’re looking for an all in one home this rental is it!!!
House complaint: Only complaint was that there was laundry (towels) left in the dryer for us to have to fold and put away on arrival. *Which isn’t much of a complaint, bc the house was stunning!!!
Beach Complaint: There was a tar/grease on the beach (very little & hard to spot actually but still annoying) that got on a few items while visiting and was smeared in the hot tub some upon arrival. We didn’t let that stop us though! It was so relaxing!
We will FOR SURE be visiting again at this location! The hosts were so friendly and answered any and all of our questions we had along the way!!! Thank you for letting us stay at your gorgeous home!
Impressed with how clean the home was. It has basically everything you need. I’d bring extra paper towels (only 1 roll supplied) and dishwasher pods (2 supplied). The put put gold was a huge hit with the kids & such a great touch. Plenty of space to stretch out in this large house. I wishe their had been bath mats in the bathroom & kitchen hand towels. But it was great to have beach towels & bath towels with in house laundry. The outside shower was fantastic & helped us keep sand outside! Would love nicer pillows & mattress topper (beds are a little hard & main bedroom sheets weren’t fitted well to the bed). Also, boogie boards have seen better days. So, with all that said I’m being a bit bit-picky as we would absolutely stay again. I recommend Stingaree for good seafood and checking out the food trucks in the area. Ferry to Galveston was fun too!
We had a wonderful stay at this Bolivar Peninsula beach house! It’s located away from town, but we preferred that for a quieter stay. It’s literally steps from the beach, with an amazing view of the ocean from the large patio! Our kids loved the bunk room with arcade game, plenty of board games and cards, and even appreciated small details like reading lights on each bunk. The house is filled with small details that made the stay more enjoyable. All the light switches, remotes, cabinets are labeled so you know where everything is. I appreciated all the organization and how all the kitchenware is matching in a pretty shade of teal. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need! The house is very clean and very beautifully furnished. We all enjoyed the hot tub downstairs, as well as the mini golf. They have lots of sand toys, and everything you need for the beach. There are tons of towels for the beach and for showering, with a very nice washer and dryer if you need to do any laundry. My husband loved fishing right from the shore in front of the house, and the kids loved finding really cool shells on the shore. This is a very shelly beach, so water shoes are a great idea. We very much enjoyed our stay, and would love to come back again soon!