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Beachfront 5BR | Hot Tub, Game Room & Lift

Beach holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Every corner of Sandy Cheeks is thoughtfully designed with a touch of coastal elegance, creating the perfect beachside atmosphere.
Wake up to the sound of waves and breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean from the upper deck. The perfect spot for morning coffee or evening sunsets.
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Beach
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, High Island Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

King Master, En Suite

1 King Bed

King room

1 King Bed

King room

1 King Bed

Loft bedroom 1 Queen 1 Trundle beds

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Queen over Queen bunk room

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Loft bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master En suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront 5BR | Hot Tub, Game Room & Lift

Welcome to A Sandy Cheeks, by Bolivar Vacations – Your Dream Beachfront Getaway! This stunning beachfront retreat in the quiet Gilchrist area is just steps from the sand and offers multi-level panoramic views of the Gulf. With a spacious layout, luxurious amenities, and a brand-new hot tub, it's the perfect escape for families or groups looking to relax, recharge, and reconnect by the coast.

KEY FEATURES
☀ 5 Bedrooms – Sleeps up to 14 guests comfortably
☀ 3 Full Bathrooms – Including one in the upstairs loft for added privacy
☀ Hot Tub – Brand-new and located on the deck with panoramic ocean views
☀ Beachfront Location – Set in peaceful Gilchrist, just steps from the sand
☀ Two Ocean-View Decks – Perfect for sunrise coffee or sunset cocktails
☀ Cargo Lift – Makes hauling luggage and groceries a breeze
☀ Gourmet Kitchen – Fully equipped with stainless appliances, granite countertops, and both drip + Keurig coffee makers
☀ Entertainment Area – Downstairs hangout with bar, charcoal grill, and picnic seating
☀ High-Speed Internet – Stay connected throughout the property
☀ Security Cameras – Located in outdoor areas for added peace of mind
☀ Pet-Friendly – Bring your furry friends along for the fun! Up to 2 pets are welcome with an additional fee. Don't forget to register them in advance!

☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆
This home features five comfortable bedrooms, including three with king beds, one with a queen-over-queen bunk bed that sleeps four, and an upstairs loft that offers a queen bed and a twin trundle—perfect for kids or extra guests.

☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆
There are three full bathrooms in total, ensuring everyone has plenty of space. The upstairs loft includes its own private bath for added convenience.

☆☆ KITCHEN & DINING ☆☆
The fully equipped gourmet kitchen makes cooking a pleasure, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a spice rack, and both Keurig and drip coffee makers. There's ample seating for shared meals and late-night snacks.

☆☆ LIVING ROOM ☆☆
The spacious living area blends coastal décor with homey comfort—ideal for gathering, lounging, or enjoying a quiet evening indoors.

☆☆ OUTDOOR SPACE ☆☆
Take in stunning views from two elevated decks, both furnished with tall chairs and a dining area. Downstairs, the covered entertainment area is a guest favorite, featuring a bar, charcoal grill, and picnic tables—all overlooking the ocean. An outdoor shower is also available to rinse off after a beach day.

★☆ Book your stay at A Sandy Cheeks by Bolivar Vacations and experience the very best of beachfront living! ☆★

* Age Requirement – The minimum age to book this property is 25 years old. We do not accept reservations from individuals under 25. A valid ID may be required at check-in to verify age compliance.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Pink Dolphin Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. With power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • High Island Beach - 7 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 59 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 59 min drive - 53.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Curtis jam session - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pimpin On Crystal Beach!! - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront 5BR | Hot Tub, Game Room & Lift pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront 5BR | Hot Tub, Game Room & Lift?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront 5BR | Hot Tub, Game Room & Lift?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront 5BR | Hot Tub, Game Room & Lift located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Bolivar holiday home is just steps away from Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

Excellent - 5 Stars

It was everything we hoped for. Close to the water, the elevator to help us with luggage was a life saver! The house worked out perfectly for all us.
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10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

Excellent stay!

We hate telling people but on e again this place had everything we needed. The home was clean, lots of seating, enough plates and silverware to meet our large families needs. The pits and pans were plenty and not cheap. We had such a great time we added a few things to make others stay as nice as ours as a thank you. The king size beds had one really soft, one medium, and one firm, something for everyone and that was a huge hit! Hope others enjoy Sancy Cheeks as mich as we did.
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10/10 Excellent

SueAnn C.

Wonderful Beach House

Great place for our birdwatching party of 7. Unfortunately the strong winds meant minimal time on the deck - it was still lovey to look out the windows at the rough surf. The living and kitchen were so light from all the windows and the kitchen had a great layout to accommodate us all at the same time. Huge bonus was having the lift for our luggage!

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

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

Great property

The location was perfect, very well-stocked with everything we needed, and very clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL B.

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

Annual Family Beach Trip

We had an awesome time despite the weather. There was 8 of us and we had plenty of room. Love the large bar/table where we could all eat and play games together. Nothing better than being directly on the beach-which is a must for this family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Best gulf of America rental yet!

We rent a beach house on average twice a year for family fun on the Gulf shoreline. This home and host were great, location the best for a less commercial experience. We got to see pelicans and dolphins from the balcony!!! One of the crew caught fish from the shore in front of the house. House welllStocked with cooking supplies and place settings. We had two days of stay inside weather and the house was enjoyable and the hot tub was amazing. Family is asking for a repeat trip to this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Excellent

Loved it! Great family vacation!! Super clean and roomy.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Wonderful Place to Stay

Clean, beautiful views, with everything you need to have an enjoyable vacation. Kitchen is very complete. Nice, nice, nice….Highly Recommended
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10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Great house!

We had a great time at Sandy Cheeks for our family reunion! With over 18 guests, we were so pleasantly surprised with spacious layout of the home and the ample sleeping accommodations. Couldn't recommend more!
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10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

Wonderful stay!

This is an outstanding property located right on the beach. The unit was spotlessly clean, well equipped, and beautifully decorated, with an amazing large deck overlooking the ocean. We had a blast and felt at home right from the get-go. Cannot recommend Sandy Cheeks highly enough, both the facility and the management.
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10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Above Average - 4 Stars

Perfect location. Not busy on the beach. Beautiful home, with plenty of space to accommodate everyone. We will definitely be revisiting!

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Spring Break Vacation 23'

Overall it was a good experience. Great location to access the beach and the house was stocked with plenty of amenities. I would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

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

Great location on beach-great shells

Stayed with husband and four teens. Plenty of space for all, and kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Water pressure in shower somewhat low, but plenty of hot water. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Wonderful Week Long Get Away

The customer service was better than any we've had while staying in Galveston and/or Bolivar and we've stayed in many. The house was right on the beach and we had plenty of room for everyone. We had 7 adults and 4 children and we never had an issue of feeling over crowded. The beach was clean and private. We can't wait to go back and try a different house from Bolivar Vacations. Maybe one day we can say we've stayed at all of them.
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10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Perfect location and perfect for pet owners

You will truly enjoy this home. Rooms were nice size. Great to have three rooms with king beds. The loft area was enjoyed by our family and the wii game was so much fun. Furnishing were great, kitchen well stocked. The views were amazing and the beach was right out the front door. If you are looking for a more remote location (yes, there will still be neighbors) where you can find wonderful shells and nice beach area, this is perfect. Crystal Beach is a convenient 7 minutes drive and has the big store, restaurants, and shops. The owner has pets in mind with a provided dog gate.
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10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

New Favorite Rental

Our family visits the peninsula at least once a year, and we all agree that this is our new favorite rental. We really enjoyed our stay, will come back again, and would recommend for others. The house was more spacious than it appears in the pictures and incredibly clean and well maintained. You cannot get much closer to the beach and you also have great views of the bay. The beach is not very crowded on this end of the peninsula, so you feel like you almost have the beach to yourself (even during Spring Break). I was concerned about traffic noise from either the beach or Hwy 87, but I barely noticed it. The highway traffic noise is there, but I only really noticed it at night in the bedrooms that are on the highway side. Based upon the other reviews, I was also concerned about the need for beach shoes and the sway of the house. I didn't find that I needed shoes on the beach. As far as the sway of the house, it is a little unnerving. You know when anyone is walking up the stairs and the house rocked during a severe thunderstorm. You get used to it. I can live with a little sway to be this close to the water!

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Family Beach Getaway

We had a fabulous time at Sandy Cheeks. The proximity to the beach can't be beat, and the layout of the home was perfect for our needs. The home is beautifully decorated, and the upstairs game room was an added plus. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

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

great beach rental

lots of Pros: Definitely great communication with property management, Lots of emails and updates sent in case you forget something. The hot tub on deck is awesome, way better than under the house like most. Great views, huge solid chairs with cushions and large round tables on deck, good size kitchen, everyone eats on the island table. Coffee pot and K-Cup were both used- Coffee pot came with metal filter which was great- programming it for morning coffee was difficult but we just like to wake up to coffee-lol. TV is every room was awesome, comfy couch and lots of seating in living room, Right on the beach and only one house right next door so little people traffic. The Life was fabulous and a game changer with all our stuff. My family enjoyed not carrying up flights of stairs. We also enjoyed having 3 bedrooms downstairs, the upstairs had a game room with a queen and a full bed in the game room. My adult kids were looking forward to air hocky and the pacman console but they both had lagging issues, foosball was fun though. Going to Pleasure Pier wasn't bad- but defiantly check the website wait time on the ferry before going. The Tajuana Fish restaurant was our families favorite and Stingaree was not worth the money. I don't usually say this- but I WOULD stay at this rental again- I only need to bring my griddle for morning pancakes-lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Excellent - 5 Stars

Great house and a great location. Everything was clean and everyone in our group had a wonderful time. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Sandy Cheeks was Amazing!

We had such a great stay at Sandy Cheeks! The house is spacious with a lot of great amenities such as the game room and hot tub. The location to the beach was amazing! We were able to see dolphins from the deck! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

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

Perfect Views

This house was exactly what we were looking for. It was very clean and spacious and had room for everyone in our group! The house was very clean and well kept. The views were very relaxing and peaceful! Having the ocean right outside our front door was nice since we didn't have to load the kids in the vehicle and drive. Communication with the host was very responsive even before the trip started. I would recommend putting the pin location in your phone as the address does take you about 10miles further down from the actual house. We will be keeping this house in mind for future family/friend vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

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

Perfect Getaway

Beautiful home, very clean. Beautiful view! We visited during the end of January and had the beach to ourselves. We loved it, the dogs loved it. We are going home with shells of ALL different shapes and sizes! One thing that could be better, was having less tables outside. The balcony was crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Fantastic Stay at Sandy Cheeks

What a Fantastic property. Every time we get to stay at a different house with Bolivar Vacations they just keep getting better, we learn more about the area and our likes and dislikes. The main thing we have learned is to only stay with Bolivar Vacations, they take care of their properties and clients like no one else in Bolivar. Sandy Cheeks is set up perfectly. The house was super clean, balcony had the best views, kitchen was impeccable it had everything in it.The lift was a huge help. Access to beach was the best yet. And the main thing that is my pet peeve is the windows, they always are clean with Bolivar Vacations, I cannot handle checking into any house that I cannot enjoy the view, and I would rather not have to clean windows for an hour or so when we arrive. My opinion is Bolivar Vacations is the best. Thank You Tommy H

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Awesome Vacation Beach House

This is our second year in a row staying at this beach house and we had a wonderful time again! The beach house is beautiful, the location is amazing being right on the beach, and the family had the best time. So relaxing and quiet. The owners are great and very responsive and make sure our stay is always the best! We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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