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A two-story waterfront property with a deck and a covered patio area.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a bench, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a sink with a mirror. There are two starfish decorations on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a ceiling fan, and three wall art pieces.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Beach
9 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 27

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 27)

Bedroom 1

+2
1 Single Bed, 3 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms, 5 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Bathroom 10

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and...

7 Bedrooms with 2 Bonus Bunkroom (16 beds) - 5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 27 A TXBeachVacation.com home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and corporate outings. We are located in Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar, Texas. Two homes (Hippo Hut and Gator Getaway) are side by side with a walkover connecting them. The homes together sleep 27. Both homes feature oversized fully stocked, large breakfast bar with seating for four, dining area have seating for ten. Living areas are spacious and tastefully furnished, Smart TV’s throughout, quartz countertop and stainless-steel appliances. HIPPO HUT Master bedroom had a King size bed, built in shelves in the closet and 65” Smart TV. Bedroom 2 has a Queen size bed, built in shelves in the closet and a 65” Smart TV. Bedroom 3 has Twin size bunk bed with trundle/hide away bed and a Full-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet. This room has a 55” Smart TV Bonus bunk room has two twin size beds. Two Full Baths (Master has huge walk-in shower, second bath tub/shower combo). GATOR GETAWAY The master bedroom has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV. Bedroom 2 also has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV. Bedroom 3 features a queen-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet. Bedroom 4 has a full-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet. Bonus bunk room has a full-size built-in bunk bed. Three full bathrooms. (Master bathroom has a large walk-in shower, second bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the third bathroom has a shower/tub combo). Features: Flat screen Smart TV’s, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, washer/dryer, towels/linens, central AC/heat, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove, toaster oven, blender, full size coffee pot, single serve units and hair dryers. Outdoor Features:Pickle ball, 4 Square Volleyball, Tabletop Jenga, Horseshoe, Corn Hole, beach toys and Charcoal Grills, Large oversize upper deck with table and chairs up/downstairs. Items we Provide: Limited amounts of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, trash can liners towels and linens. Items you may want to bring:Personal hygiene products, beach towels, sunblock/aloe vera, mosquito spray, umbrella/canopy, beach chairs, beach toys.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3453786vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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 natural beauty can explore Crystal Beach and East Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider nauti beaver hut and Old Quarter Acoustic Café.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 45 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Port of Galveston - 45 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 51 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf Range - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Zoo: 2 homes with walkover?

As of 16 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Zoo: 2 homes with walkover on 13 August 2026 start from NZ$5,209, 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 Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and... located?

Situated in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 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

10

Exceptional

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

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ozkan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The place was great, clean, and well organized. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay, which made everything smooth and stress-free.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s trip with our family. The host was fantastic—great communication, and the home was clean and well cared for. We loved the on-site activities like pickleball, cornhole, volleyball, and the fire pit, plus the easy walk to the beach just down the street. The adjoining decks made it perfect for our large group. We truly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

david z.

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

Perfect for large group

Great location. Was one of few places available for the whole family (24). Very clean and well supplied and lots of things to do outside. Was worried about the littles going back and forth between the houses upstairs but the porches and walkover were very safe. If you are part of a large group, this place is hard to beat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Thanks for your review. We are glad you had a great time. You all took care of our home and we very much appreciate you. Please come back anytime
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10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Friendcation 2025

We enjoyed the stay, we had so much room for all of the kids, was safe and the kids where able to go to house to house easily. The only downside is the mosquitoes are terrible at night and not able to sit outside for long. Having bug zappers upstairs would be awesome. We donplan to book there again! So much extra stuff at the home to use as well really helped everything run smoothly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thanks for your kind words. You and your group were great and we would love to have you back!
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10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had multiple families staying at the property and it was very roomy for all 25 of us. The rooms were a good size and the walkway between the houses was a great addition. The home was cleaned and stocked with needed accessories such as kitchen appliances, silverware etc. The neighborhood is nice and quiet even on a holiday weekend. Communication was great and very responsive throughout the process. There were lots of games for the kiddos to play. Highly recommend for big families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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