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FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

When you a stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. .This beach vacation home is 26.7 mi (43 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from Galveston Seawall.
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What's nearby

  • Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 58 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 61 min drive - 54.2 km
  • East Beach - 61 min drive - 53.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gulfway Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Macho's - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach

This home has a spectacular gulf view from the kitchen and living room and Master bedroom. 3 bedroom 2 bath sleeps 10. Floor plan includes Master bedroom with Master bathroom, queen bedroom and a bunk bed room with 2 sets of bunk beds, one queen/queen bunk and one twin/twin bunk bed. Kitchen is fully stocked. All beds are made for you. Sheets and linens provided at no charge. Huge deck overlooking the Gulf with plenty of seating. Back deck off the Master bedroom overlooks the inter coastal canal. Picnic table, 1 table and seating for 16 below the house plus a bar. Golf cart access to the beach. WIFI included with 50" Roku television in living room and a tv in the Master bedroom.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing 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

  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Start a load of towels
Do not make any used beds. We will strip for you.
Set thermostat at 72 degrees

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 dog is OK at $80.00. No puppies under 1 yr old.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be accompanied by parents

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

FABULOUS BEACHFRONT! Pets OK-Huge Deck! Lots of space below! Steps to beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean B., Spring, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is just amazing! Location is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronnie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Once again our stay was OUTSTANDING! The views are epic, the house is amazing, and Host is second to none! We will be back in May!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H., Oklahoma, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication from the first minute. The house was beautiful and clean and the view is all you could ask for. You won't want to leave the balcony once you see it. AAA stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We spent many hours sitting on the deck listening to the waves. The sunrises from the deck were amazing. The house and host were awesome. Will definitely be back to this location next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time! Perfect location! House was very clean and host meet us apon arrival! I highly recommend this location, quite, clean and right on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The front porch was literally 30 yards from the gulf with a path leading to the beach it was a glorious experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was exceptional! So clean and every comfort we could ask for. So well thought out. The rooms were spacious and uncluttered. There wasn’t one thing that we needed that wasn’t provided. We were steps from the beautiful water. The sounds of waves and birds, sunshine everyday.We couldn’t have asked for more wonderful conditions. The BEST part…. It wasn’t crowded. The owner was so kind. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 STAR host. As usual, perfect trip. This was a “sisters” trip we take every year. We try to always rent from Ms. Margene if possible. We wish we could have stayed for a few more weeks :). Perfect location, peaceful, clean, steps away from beach, AND fabulous view. Thank you Ms. Margene for sharing your paradise… again. Teresa
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smokey P., Okmulgee

Liked: Cleanliness
We have been staying in this beach house for a couple of years for our anniversary. This year was no exception-it’s cozy, it has great views, it is secluded this week of the year….we have always had a great stay here and this year was no different. Already planning our trip to come back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Being our 6th stay in one of Ms. Margene’s homes, we could not have had a better stay. We are always appreciative of her sharing her little slice of heaven with us. Steps to the beach, fully equipped, all the amenities you would need. Thank you again, and we will be back asap.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the house and the vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cant Wait to Return!

My family and I had the best time at "Pelican Beach". We have been to Galveston countless times, so we decided to do a different spin this year and try Bolivar, and we are SO glad we did! The house is past the hustle of crystal beach, and much more private and quiet. We had the beach to ourselves most days, which was amazing. If you are at the beach and need to run up to the house, its no biggie, the house is very close to the water. This was our dogs first trip to the beach and he LOVED IT! I think he slept for 3 straight days when we got home lol I will say the beach itself is not the best as far as nice sand goes... lots of rocks and shells... oyster shells galore. Make sure you bring a rake, and you can clear yourself a section in front of your canopy. We found lots of sea glass and cool shells. We absolutely LOVED stargazing at night. The milky way was so bright, and the balcony was the perfect place to watch the Perseid meteor shower. Took the ferry to Galveston one day for my daughters birthday and did a helicopter tour and shopped the strand. Ferry was awesome, pulled right on both ways, no wait. The house was very clean, and the beds were SO comfy. Need to supply guests with more paper towels, TP and trash bags... very odd to me that those items are either not included at all, or in very short supply. Make sure to bring some sort of household cleaner bc nothing is provided to clean up after yourself. Other than that, the house was perfect, and we cant wait to return!
Beautiful stars on our nightly drive in our truck on the beach (kayak on the roof).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location, we had a great and peaceful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family beach trip

This was our second stay at this lovely home. It accommodated our family of 6 perfectly. The home was clean and comfortable and well appointed. The beach was perfect with very little traffic. We enjoyed our time in the surf, ebiking, and spending time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean, spacious, and well furnished. We loved watching the waves from the deck. Really appreciated the outdoor shower with hot water!! Perfect for our quiet getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Texas beach getaway

Great beach house, quiet location on the edge of town away from busier parts of the island. Very clean, well kept and will be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excelent beach house, would book again!

Beach was clean and not crowded. House is updated and very clean, plenty of room for the family that was with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H., Midlothian, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Pelican Beach Hideaway – Gilchrist’s Best-Kept Secret

Tucked away in a secluded paradise, Pelican Beach in Gilchrist is where the sand meets serenity. With nothing but “sandy cheeks” as your neighbor, you’ll have all the space you need to stretch out, breathe in the salty air, and let the waves set the soundtrack to your escape.After a sun-drenched day of beachcombing and wave-watching, sink into plush memory foam beds that cradle you like a dream. And every morning? A front-row seat to an uninterrupted sunrise—no filters needed.The beach is pristine, wide open, and just waiting for your chair, your book, your favorite drink, and your best lazy-day vibes. When you’re ready to explore, take a quick trip to the legendary Lonely House and cross, then swing by The Big Store to stock up on everything your crew needs.Secluded yet close to adventure—Pelican Beach Hideaway is your personal slice of coastal heaven
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break !

Beautiful home, easy access to the beach, the family Herrera love this home. Kids had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing escape from the city

We enjoyed our stay very much! We wanted to escape from the city and the remote feeling of this house was perfect. The only downside was the wind made the built in blinds in the primary bedroom knock against the glass all night long. It made it virtually impossible to sleep well in that room. We enjoyed being able to watch our kids from the deck while they played on the beach. It was so easy for them to walk down by themselves (ages 5 & 6).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house

Terrific property right on the beach. House was immaculate. We enjoyed the kitchen which has a large island. We used it for eating and for playing games.We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025