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Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs

Family-friendly holiday home on the beach, with water park

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Welcome to Barney's Beach House!
Welcome to Barney's Beach House with a deck that completely surrounds the house
Barney's Beach House is at the end of the road; no beach traffic or noise here!
Dog Friendly!
A view of of Barney's Beach House from the beach!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs

This is beach front living at it's best! Three bedrooms, 2 baths, and a laundry room. Three full bedrooms; one with a king bed and master bath, another with a queen bed, and the third bedroom with 4 bunk beds. The house sleeps 8 and has beds for 8. All bedrooms have HDTV and DirecTV.

Large comfortable living areas, all with excellent views of the ocean. Large kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Did I mention the extra large 360 degree wrap-around deck where you can watch the kids playing in the surf? Enjoy your view and see if you can catch a glimpse of the dolphins just outside your front door!

The home also has a large 70x100 fully fenced backyard, with access from the rear stair case. Guests who bring their dogs just have to open the back door and let their pets out to do their business without having to walk them. Doesn't get any easier than this when traveling with your dogs! The large yard is fully grassed in and fully fenced and gated for your children and guests to play safely. There is also a fire pit, bench and park style grill in the fenced in back yard for your enjoyment. As a bonus, the house is located at the end of the road; no traffic and no noise, just a quiet and peaceful visit!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
You will forfeit your deposit if you have a party
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
More then 2 dogs needs owners approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO PARTIES!!! HOLIDAY RATES WILL APPLY NO CANDLES/GRILLS on deck or anywhere deck/house Contact Owner to adjust booking dates for less then 1 week.
NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER. NO REFUNDS for any reason out of owners control i.e. power, hurricane, tropical storm, etc please buy vacation insurance
2 Dogs are allowed with owner approval. Additional dogs (with owner approval is $100) NO R/V's / BOATS / TRAVEL TRAILERS, ETC..on or around property!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: You will forfeit your deposit if you have a party
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
Property # 1159733vb

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Galveston Seawall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 54 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 55 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Port of Galveston - 56 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 60 min drive - 52.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dannays Donuts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barney's Beach House - Ocean Front Fenced in yard for dogs located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Crystal Beach and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was beautiful. Beach access was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vanexa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean house, owner is on point. Me and my family, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place! More than pleased. Great views, huge deck, spacious living, nice furnishings, and an awesome place if you bring your dog! Owner is super helpful and makes sure your stay is exactly what you hoped for!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrel L.

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

Great family vacation spot!

We brought our 2 year old and golden retriever for a few days to Barney’s beach house. The location is right off the beach, the home was amazing and the backyard was fenced in so it was perfect for our dog. We had a great time and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Barney's Beach House! We were looking for a spot that would be easy with our dogs, and we couldn't have found a better place. The back stairs that go down directly into the fenced yard was perfect. There were no grass burrs in the fenced yard, which can be a problem in Boliver. The house was cute and clean, and the access to the beach was very easy. The kitchen was well equipped for our needs, and the beds were comfortable. We stayed for a week, and wished we could've stayed longer! Adrianna was extremely easy to communicate with and super friendly on top of that! We will definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Delightful dog friendly family beach getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Barney's Beach House. It was the perfect venue to relax and enjoy the beach with our dogs. The location is perfect, with nothing obstructing the beautiful view of the gulf. The home is tastefully and thoughtfully decorated and equipped. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

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

Bolivar fun

Enjoyed the large deck. Just relaxed & watched the water. Layout of house great for couples
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Loved it!!!

Super clean, very responsive host. Home has everything you need. Home is in an excellent location with a great beach view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David T.

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

Barney’s Place

It was as described and it was a good location. The only complaint I had was the bedding did not appear clean as there were drool stains on the pillow cases. Other than that it was a nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty L.

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

Best beach house for our family and fur babies!

We were pleasantly surprised by this house. It was perfect! Not only for us but our 2 Labs as well. The house is cozy and charming. Clean and well decorated. The beach access could not have been any better! The host/owner was very nice and accommodating. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie C.

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

Beautiful house

This place has everything you would need and more. Plenty of towels and bedding. The set up is perfect for kids to run and play on the wrap around porch. Beautiful views inside and out Thehost is very accommodating and responds very quickly to emails or texts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Outstanding location! Lovely house!

We really enjoyed our stay! Everything was great! Beautiful house, great lay out, great views. My only complaint which isn't a big one but on master bedroom and bathroom there is no lock on doors for privacy when sharing the house with others. But everything else was perfect, we will be back next year!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Another Great Visit to Barney's

We keep coming back to stay at Barney's. I have lost track of how many times we have visited. The house is always clean and kept up to date. You are only steps away from the beach on the quiet end of the peninsula. And, the large porch is great for lounging. The owner is very responsive and the house is stocked with anything that you might need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Holiday at Barney's Beach House Memorial Weekend 2023

View was spectacular right on the beach. It is dog friendly, but this property takes dog friendly to another level.Our two dogs loved it the deck was completely around house and there is a gate that accesses a stairway that leads them downstairs to a huge backyard with grass that is completely fenced and safe .Dogs loved it because they could see everything, surf,birds and the people on the beach .It is a very quiet and relaxing location.House was very nice inside and had all the amenities needed.We will definitely return it is amazing to us that we have access to this so close to Houston. Adrianna whom is the owner made it very easy for us to come. Thank You Tommy and Debbie Houston, Texas U.S.A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer T., Fort Worth

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

Great stay for us and our dogs!

We really loved the house/property/location. The house, outdoor space, and broad views of the beach and the Gulf were better than expected. The wrap-around deck with access for the dogs to the backyard was great. The backyard was treated and well kept so the dogs didn't get burrs/stickers in their paws like they do in so many paces by the beach. The dogs also loved being able to scope the area from up on the deck. The outdoor space is most important to us and it had lots of shaded or sunny space at all times to relax and enjoy the beach/sea. The outdoor shower plus a few hoses made it easy to rinse ourselves and the dogs off after going to the beach. It was very fast and easy to get to/from the beach, so we didn't need to lug a bunch of stuff with us. The beds were comfortable and the appliances were all modern and functional. The views from the bedroom, kitchen and living room were all great. The host did a spectacular job of answering our questions and making sure everything went smoothly from booking through departure. Overall a great experience and we're definitely planning to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Best Rental on Bolivar

This is our second visit to Barney's and we will return again. The house is located in a quieter area of the beach, but still not far from the restaurants and the Big Store. The views are great, the porch is huge, and the beach access is just steps away. The house is cozy, always clean, and has everything that you need. Adrianna is wonderful. She is attentive and goes out of her way to make sure that your stay is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Best place to stay

We had a great time at Barney’s Beach House! It was perfect for four adults and three children. Loved the amenities and there were beach towels! Sat on the deck and watched the kids and grandkids playing on the beach for hours. Thank you so very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Fun family get away

The house was comfortable and a perfect location! Quiet spot of the uncrowded beach. We don't have dogs but if you do then Barney's Beach House is a pet parents dream!!! We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Perfect beach vacation

This house was perfect for our short trip to the beach. Beautiful house, great location, everything we could have asked for. Kitchen was fully stocked.. plenty of towels... even beach towels. Nice comfy beds! We loved it and hope to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cary B.

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

Wonderful beach house and outstanding service!

Communication is key with us and we were not disappointed. Every question was answered to our satisfaction. The beach house was the perfect size for us. My daughters loved the bunkbeds and the pictures of fish! Thank you to the “mermaid” who made my daughters’ stay very memorable! My mom couldn’t get enough of the fabulous view. My wife and I enjoyed the organization of the home as well as the location. We enjoyed the quiet as most houses around us were not for rent. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway, this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K., Allen, USA

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

July 4th Family Vacation!

This beautiful piece of property sits facing the Gulf. The home was beautifully decorated, but also warm and welcoming. The owner supplied everything that we needed and even more that we had never thought of! She called us personally to make certain that we had everything we needed. In addition, she told me about the best places to shop and visit. She stated that she wanted us to have a wonderful time while we were staying there and to let her know if there was anything else that we needed. At the end of our trip, I told her that I genuinely would like to purchase her lovely home, as my husband and I had fallen in love with it. She was very sweet, but said that she couldn't do that as she loved it, too. She is now helping us find another piece of property that we can purchase so that we, too, will be able to live in this last piece of beach paradise. And I have found a new friend! It doesn't get much better than that.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Loved it! Perfect for Dogs!

So much to love about this place! Of course we came for the just-steps-away beach access and the ocean views from the giant deck. But our dogs really loved playing fetch in the HUGE fenced-in backyard. It's bigger than our backyard at home! As a bonus, the owner is awesome too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Family vacay at Barneys Beach House

We had a great family vacation at Barneys Beach House. Just steps from the beach we had our first vacay with two infants and 3 dogs. It was in a beautiful location and we had the best view from the balcony. The wrap around deck was perfect for the dogs and the fenced in back yard was a huge plus. The breeze, sunrises, sunsets, coffee on the front deck, walks on the beach, cooking, grilling, playing with the grandgirls, jeep rides and sharing good conversation made this a perfect trip. Thank you for the best hospitality! I really appreciated the quick responses to questions and follow-up with stuff I left behind. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Perfect for pet owners

Great layout with ocean view from all rooms. There are hoses on the deck which make rinsing the dogs after beach time very easy. Well-equipped kitchen and full size washer/dryer are very convenient. Hostess has laminated instructions and labels everywhere which take the guesswork out of everything. We will stay here again. P.S. Bring plenty of bug spray or the gnats and mosquitoes will carry you away.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Great place to get away

Properties are not on top of each other. There is a direct view of the ocean. Loved the decking all the way around the house but especially on the front for viewing the ocean, the ships coming and going and just the sounds of the ocean waves. The place was clean and well equipped. We will definitely be booking this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mrs. Gilchrist

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Welcome to our home! We have been vacationing here since the house was built in 2014. Last year the owners asked us if we were interested in owning the home we loved visiting; we said Yes! Yes, our last name is Gilchrist, like the town the house resides in and that has made this a special place for us. Welcome to you from all of us, Including Barney, our Jack Russell!

Why they chose this property

It's comfortable and quiet, especially during the week. The views are breathtaking and tranquil. There is nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. When you first walk into the house you immediately feel at home. I think what makes this property unique is a few things. First, It's three years old and impeccably built. Second, I'd have to say the view and third, is the convenience of letting your dogs in and out. We have three dogs and have vacationed all over Galveston before finding this house. Walking three dogs up and down the stairs individually on a leash would take forever (and did!). The former owner built this property with dogs in mind. You open the gate, the dogs run downstairs into a fully gated area and come up when finished. At night, walk out the back door, flip on the back lights and it's that easy.

What makes this property unique

This is the ONLY home in the area that has a 360 degree wrap around porch with 2 exits (front and back)! We offer a fully fenced in back yard that is accessible from the deck. If you are interested in renting a golf cart, we recommend: Texas Custom Carts, the owner is Greg Smith, his number is 512-917-8515. Greg rents 4 and 6 seater golf carts and delivers them to the front door! Just tell him that you are staying at "Barney's Beach House".

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