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Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC

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Property grounds
Exterior
On the beach
TV
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14217 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC

Driftwood Deck

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Prepare for stunning ocean views! It's just a short walk to the waves from this home, and you'll be able to wake up to the sight of them every morning. Two floors of decks means there's room for both sunbathing and al fresco dining (especially at the picnic table down below). It'll be easy to cook for an entire group in the full kitchen, which is complete with a full-size refrigerator and an extra-long counter that also functions as a breakfast bar. The private washer/dryer will take care of everyone's beach clothes, and you can keep the sand outside thanks to the private outdoor shower. Central air conditioning will set everyone up to be cool and comfortable until you're ready to hit the beach again.

The spiral staircase near the kitchen may catch your eye - it's the entrance to the home's private loft! Once you're up the stairs, you can enjoy a nautical-themed space with a view of the lower floor over the railing. The second bedroom (and the main bedroom of the home) is just past the breakfast bar. This lovely room features a multi-window ocean view, a ceiling fan, and an en suite bathroom with double sinks and a standalone shower. Head to the opposite end of the home and turn right to find the third bedroom, set up for multiple guests with a ceiling fan and a two-window ocean view. The fourth and final bedroom is across the hall and features a bunk bed, flatscreen TV, and a ceiling fan. Guests of the two rooms on this side of the house will be served by the full bathroom with a shower/tub combination set between them.

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi and cable
Full kitchen with a dishwasher
Up to two dogs (weighing up to 25 pounds each) are welcome
A boogie board and beach towels are available for guest use
Guests must travel by car to reach this home
Age-appropriate games are available for younger guests
*Please note that the loft is not fully enclosed

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,336 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 50 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

51255

About the area

Map
Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 52 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 54 min drive - 37.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dannay Donuts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fantasea BBQ & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bolivar Peninsula Tourism and Visitors Center - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is just steps away from Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach. Gilchrist Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Oceanfront, Dog-Friendly Home with Ocean Views, High-Speed WiFi, and Central AC Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 31 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joe V., Lafayette, LA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House needs a little maintenance. Needs some paint, needs to be sprayed for ants. A few broken chairs on the deck need to be replaced. But other than that, it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach time
Our family enjoyed the home, plenty of room for all . Nice to be so close to the water. Wonderful views from the home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Deceptive, Dysfunctional, & Disappointing
We did not enjoy our stay. We actually left after just one night. The pictures are VERY misleading. Not only is there a new house in front of this rental(obstructing half the view), but the whole lot is an active construction zone, in front and behind(back hoe’s, crane’s, port-o-potty’s, crews showing up before dawn digging, cutting, and nailing as soon as the sun broke the horizon). It gets better(worse). The home itself is dirty and very much in need of not only a deep clean, but also has tons of deferred maintenance. I wish I could post the pictures so other can see how beat up and dirty it is. Cracks in basically all the baseboards and crown molding, water stains on the ceilings, filth in all the window sills, on top of appliances, and just generally gross. VRBO/Vacasa almost did the right thing and “allowed” us to leave after one night, but still charged us for one night. We had planned a 5 night stay, but with the filth, the construction, and(yes, there’s more!) the internet being out of service(including the TVs, which are internet only), and the hot water heater being broken and having zero hot water, we absolutely could not stay here. The RIGHT thing to do would be to give us a FULL refund. The pictures are intentionally misleading and deceptive and it took me 3+ hours on the phone(two the night we arrived and one the next morning) to get this resolved. The fact that we are still being charged for ANYTHING after such an abysmal experience is loathsome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Palestine Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great handy place to stay
This house was perfect. My family enjoyed their stay. The only thing they said could be improved was the floors looked like they weren’t swept…no biggie we did it and rolled on. I would stay here again. Also a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mothers Day Spray
Short getaway for the weekend and this location and property were perfect About 75yds walk to the beach. Honestly wishing I booked a longer stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Prashant J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Need refund for bringing no pets
I messaged before arriving that we are not bringing any pets and requested to waive off pets fees . I don’t see that settled in my final bill . Place and dishes were very dirty and sent pictures as soon as we came. Got no assistance or compensation from the property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Holly E.

Beach review
Beautiful home outside. Arrived to find trash on deck, dirty ceiling fans, dirty windows, rug not vacuumed. Good supply of bath towels and washcloths, needed more hand towels. Tv in bedroom didn’t have remote, called manager for this on Sunday, got it on Tuesday. All overhead lights in kitchen out, these were replaced on Wednesday. All lights out in car park area, this was worked on on Wednesday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

christin f., Huntsville Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this house!
We loved this house! Everything about it was perfect. It was very clean it was very comfortable all of the beds it had everything that we needed as far as cooking. Golf cart beach access right in front of of you and beach vehicle access right down the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kayley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mostly Great
Great location and easy walk down to the beach. The ac unit wasn’t great at keeping up but the management company was quick to bring some portable units to keep us comfortable. As long as the heat and air are replaced we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location facing ocean, but spent an hour cleaning off the winter dirt on the windows
We enjoy our stay but disappointed we spent a lot of money and then had to spend time cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Jaclyn O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, unclean areas, management lacks care and concern.
Pro’s: great location, beach access and layout of cabin. Great open concept of the kitchen. The bedrooms had plenty of beds to accommodate our 7 adults and 5 children (ages 2, 3, 4, 8, and 11). Con’s: floors are dirty including living room rug (white pet hair everywhere), master bathroom rug smells like pet urine, hall toilet had residual mold, coffee cup in cabinet had mold growing inside of it, coffee pot with old grains was stored away in cabinet, nails on deck are sticking up causing injuries to kids feet as they run and play, WiFi password does not work leading to WiFi not working, and the biggest con of all was the AC was not working upon arrival. Local property management lacks care and concern. There didn’t seem to be an urgency to repair this issue the first night. They couldn’t get a hold of their local AC guys. I guess they aren’t allowed to use anyone else that isn’t on the island. It wasn’t corrected until Saturday morning around 10:30. Ultimately, we were given a choice to check out the initial night, but there was no mention of a refund or any concern for the fact that we had just all drove down for a reunion after not seeing each other for two years. There was no concern for where we would go if we checked out. We decided to stay because we wanted to see each other. So we stayed, we slept in 80 degree temps, and we cooked breakfast the next morning in it as well. We were given the option around 8:30 the first night to open windows and sleep with windows open. The windows had no screens on them. We couldn’t do that in our bedroom because our 2 year old gets out of his pack and play occasionally. It just seemed like half hearted solutions for the price we paid per night. Our third option which was given to us between 9-10 that night (and that was after panic dialing local management from a different number because they wouldn’t answer phone calls from my phone). We were offered to pack up everyone and go stay at another cabin on Bolivar, BUT only for the night. It didn’t seem like a smart solution for us. Kids were sleeping and it was jeep weekend so it didn’t seem safe to drive with kids in the car at that time. I didn’t even have time to mention to management any of the other issues because we were so focused on the AC. We requested a refund and have still not received it. We also bought a hammer and fixed the nails on the deck. If an AC repair isn’t urgent then neither is the deck or anything else for that matter.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Karen K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very Disappointing
I was so disappointed in this house. When we arrived the house was not as clean as it should have been. I had to wipe down all the kitchen counter tops to get dirt off and dried food. Internet never did work we tried everything to get it up and running , resetting the router did not even help. Took forever for someone to respond about the internet problem. Master bedroom had bad water damage on the ceiling. The house needs a good paint job. The door of the house would blow open and almost kill someone if they were standing it its way. The internet pictures and description of the house need to be updated the house is very run down. The pots and pans in the kitchen are so old and dirty they need to be replaced with new ones. The large refrigerator smelled so bad when I opened it and the small refrigerator was chained shut so you could not use it. Thank goodness the weather was sunny because we spent most of our days down by the beach. One other thing the yard has bad stickers that will stick in your foot to the point you can't get them out and make your foot bleed so please wear a good pair of shoes if you are walking on the yard. I have stayed at other houses that put this house to shame its too bad because the house is in a good location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeni W.

BEWARE - Property Management company was terrible
The house looked exactly like pictures. But we had numerous issues with the property management company VACASA upon after we arrived, they are doing a huge disservice to the property owner. First thing we notice when arriving is the carbon monoxide alarm and fire alarm are both disconnected and sitting on the bookshelf?! I notified VACASA and they responded saying they made a note of my concern but did nothing about someone coming by to fix it. The Wi-Fi didn’t work the entire trip. Despite 6+ messages and 2 calls. I took a screen shot from my phone showing the network name they provided wasn’t available and the password didn’t work. They responded “Thanks for reaching out and letting us know of this! I've sent your message and your images to the local team so we can get more information from them about their installation”. My response “We can’t use TV in bedroom because Wi-if isn’t working. The TV in the main living room doesn’t even turn on. No wi-fi and no TV. What are y’all doing to fix this? We have a house full of people". The TV in the living room did not work. After sending messages about the Wi-Fi not working, we called VACASA for assistance. By now it was “after hours” & they could only note for someone to contact us the next morning. They would not provide a name of who would contact us or a time frame for someone to contact us. It took 22 HOURS for someone to contact us about the Wi-Fi not working & they called to tell us they couldn’t reach anyone with the Wi-Fi installation team so they had no answers. My message: “Putting this down for documentation purposes. It is 6:12 PM Sunday night & we finally got a call. 22 hours after we called. Zero resolution. The lady said she can’t get a hold of the Wi-Fi people so there is nothing that could be done she will make a note that we should get a refund she doesn’t know how much." The Wi-Fi didn’t work our entire trip. The TVs did not work the entire trip. Pack accordingly! There was ½ roll of paper towel in the kitchen and couldn’t find any more in the house. Off to the gas station we go, 5 miles away. Then we ran out of toilet paper. No more to be found in the house. Off to the gas station again. Big inconvenience when you hadn’t planned to leave the house for a few days. A large roach crawled across the wall in the guest room. Tried to find the roach after it crawled on to the bed, only to find trash under the bed from a previous guest. We found pretzels in the couch – not ours.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
773 Bolivar Dunes
wifi didn't work...nails protruding on deck near front door...garbage can small for 10 peoples trash. No closet usage in 2 bedrooms. Locked second refrigerator.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great location
This was a great place to stay. Clean, comfortable and spacious. Short walk to beach. We loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Eddie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost a 5 Star
Overall we did have a good time, however there were a few issues with the home that we feel are important. The first is that the deck needs some maintenance and the second is that there are only 2 deck chairs, not the seating shown on picture or as the management company said, which was not enough for our family. Had we known we would have brought our own chairs.. Also had some trouble with the wifi. Called the management company several times but could not get it to work. But none of these things are a deal breaker. This is beautiful home with great views. Everything was clean and furniture was good. Even with the problems noted above, we did not let it ruin our vacation. Would stay again if the deck repairs were done and more seating on the deck. You are paying for the view - would like to sit on the deck and enjoy it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Weekend at the Beach
Great weather, nice house, lots of fun for kids and adults during our stay. House was clean, had essential supplies and useful outdoor shower. WiFi not working reliably.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021