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Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10156 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

When you stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. .This vacation home is 25.9 mi (41.7 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from Galveston Seawall.
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What's nearby

  • Gilchrist Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 59 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 60 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Port of Galveston - 60 min drive - 51.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views

The previous owner is a retired seafaring Commander who dropped anchor on Bolivar and rebuilt this modern retreat after Hurricane Ike destroyed their original beach home. The 360 degree ocean and bay water views remind him of his time at sea in the wheelhouse. We hope you enjoy those beautiful views as well.

Sunrises over the Gulf of Mexico from your front porch and Sunsets over Rollover and Galveston Bays from the back porch or the lighted private pier are magnificent. There are redfish, trout, flounder, and crabs to be caught from the 150’ pier. Yachts, sailboats, kayaks, commercial tugs and barges frequent the Intracoastal Waterway just a few hundred yards off this private pier. It is only a short walk out the front of the house to the beach for surf fishing or to Rollover Pass for some of Texas’s best saltwater fishing.

After swimming, sunbathing or shelling on the beach out front, use the outdoor shower and hit the spa/hot tub and deck area back at the retreat. Watch the sunset over the water and distant palms on one of the multiple decks.

The free Ferry to Galveston Island is only a 20 minute drive away where you can enjoy the Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, The Strand, multiple restaurants, and other activities. The Commander’s Retreat is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, yet just a short drive if you want to hit Houston, Beaumont, or the casinos in Lake Charles which are just over 2 hours away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,680 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Pet fee required when bringing a pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Contact the host for questions
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 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

Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it. Second time to rent. Will definitely do it again, it was my daughter prom thank yall very much for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for in and out birding expeditions. The pier is a lovely spot for evening. Back deck with a great view of the ocean. House clean and well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach property! Fishing and crabbing off the dock was so much fun! Love that it was a private dock. Very clean property. Hot tub was a nice bonus! Bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean. Everything that we were hoping for and more! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot tub didn’t have a cover and struggled to stay warm. It was cooler when we were there. Beautiful property and the owner resolved any concerns in a timely manner. Had a slight miscue on check in but he more than made that right. We’ll very likely be back to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very welcoming with a pre-check in call. Accommodation was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

b M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was very clean and the host was very helpful. The location was convenient and when the tide was high the fishing was good. Me and my fiance had a great time and will definitely be back again next time we vacation at the beach. I highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnette J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice View but lacked safety for kids

My family enjoyed our 3-night stay, and the home accommodated us comfortably. We especially appreciated the large patio underneath the house and the firepit. The view of the bay was absolutely beautiful and one of the highlights of our trip.However, there were several maintenance and safety concerns that impacted our overall experience. The front door was very difficult to open and required significant force to get it open. The hot tub was not clean upon arrival and contained bugs and white algae. Although the host responded quickly and sent housekeeping to address the issue, the water remained unsanitary and we did not feel comfortable using it.The decks had both missing and loose slats in the railing, which posed a serious safety risk for children. The safety gate on the back deck was broken and had been propped up against the railing rather than repaired.Some of the amenities listed in the property description were either missing or not functional. The outdoor shower was capped off and could not be used. The portable crib did not have a bottom pad, making it unusable, which was especially inconvenient since we had planned to use it for our child. The outdoor grills were in poor condition. One was rusted out and one was filled with trash. The home also needs a deep cleaning. We found both dead and live roaches during our stay, and pesticides were stored in places that were easily accessible to children.While the home had potential and provided
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandy T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

annual beach weekend

I contacted the host to let him know we had found a couple problems with the cleanliness of the house and a broken step on deck. There was missing railing on the front deck, the hot tub was not heating. He came several times to work on the hot tub, finally fixing it on the last day, He did not address any other issues. He told me several times he would give us a discount because of the hot tub problems but as of today, one week after we left, he has not carried through with a discount. The location of the house was great with views of the beach and the bay but overall the house needs some work and cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for bay and gulf views

Excellent location for a family stay. Kids loved crabbing from the pier and the adults loved the hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F., Deer Park

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

Everything we needed to enjoy our stay and the house was well kept!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Just me and my husband this time. So very relaxing. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short and to the point

Overall it was a nice trip caught fish and crab off the deck, that was the goal. Beds slept comfortably (we did not use pullout), house stayed cool, it was close to the beach. We didn’t get to swim much, lots of jelly fish this time but that has nothing to do with host. He was friendly and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a Fantastic Time

This is really a great property. Beautiful bay house with great fishing and a very nice and responsive owner in Jon. Jon did his absolute best to help me out with any questions that I had during my stay. The fishing off the back pier was quite good. I used fresh dead shrimp on a 2/0 hook under a poppin' cork and in the evenings it was almost constant bites from a variety of species including redfish, black drum, saltwater catfish, a croaker I believe, and I even hooked a stingray but luckily it got off. 5 out of 5 stars was my experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family beach trip

The property was absolutely beautiful! Waking up to the view everyday was amazing! The master bed is liking sleeping on a cloud! They have all the dishes you need, multiple tvs, grills, fire pit, big dinner table and comfy living room! We all really enjoyed our stay and can not wait to stay again! The only downside was all the bugs at night but there not much that can be done about that and it is nothing against the property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing!!

Awesome host , beautiful cabin. We come back here every year and enjoy our stay everytime!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, great host.

A hurricane hit the area 4 days before we were to check in. The host stayed in contact and kept me up to date on the electrical situation and even offerd to let us cancel. But we had this planned for a year. He let me know electricity was restored the morning of and the home was clean and ready for us when we arrived. The hottub which was the big draw worked perfectly and my sister and all our kids had a blast. I can not thank you enough. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024