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Beachfront Retreat | Hot Tub, Bar & Games | Pet-Friendly

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Whether you're relaxing in the hammock, playing ping pong, or cooking in the gourmet kitchen, you'll find everything you need for the ultimate getaway.
Living area
Interior
Property grounds
Unwind after a day at the beach in the hot tub on the deck. With incredible ocean views and a soothing soak, it's the ideal way to end your day in paradise.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 Twin over Twin Bunks

2 Single Bunk Beds

King

1 King Bed

King with En suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master en suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Retreat | Hot Tub, Bar & Games | Pet-Friendly

Welcome to Blue Searenity by Bolivar Vacations! This upgraded beachfront retreat offers relaxation and fun with unbeatable ocean views. Soak in the brand-new hot tub or unwind in the spacious entertainment area under the house—where the beach is right at your doorstep. Enjoy the swings and admire the vibrant themed murals, creating a picture-perfect setting for capturing and sharing unforgettable moments with friends!

KEY FEATURES:
☀ Sleeps Up to 8 Guests with 3 spacious bedrooms
☀ 2 Bathrooms—1 ensuite bathroom with a shower, 1 hallway bathroom with a shower/tub
☀ Brand new Hot tub located on the deck with gorgeous ocean views
☀ Large Entertainment Area underneath the house featuring a bar, a ping pong table, various murals, swings and a hammock
☀ Beachfront location in the quiet Gilchrist area, steps from the sand
☀ Large Front Deck with comfortable seating, perfect for enjoying coffee at sunrise or drinks at sunset
☀ Gourmet Kitchen—fully equipped with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and all necessary tools for cooking
☀ Spacious Living Area with comfortable seating for relaxing, conversations, and movie nights
☀ High-Speed Internet throughout the property
☀ Pet-Friendly

☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆
The home features three bedrooms: a king room with an ensuite bathroom, another king room, and a bunk room with two sets of twin-over-twin bunks.

☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆
There are two bathrooms: an ensuite bathroom with a shower in the master bedroom and a hallway bathroom with a shower/tub combo.

☆☆ KITCHEN & DINING ☆☆
The gourmet kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and all the tools you need for cooking and dining. Enjoy meals together in the spacious dining area or use the propane grill for a relaxed outdoor meal.

☆☆ LIVING AREA ☆☆
The living area offers ample seating for relaxing and enjoying time with family and friends. Whether you're having conversations, playing games, or watching a favorite movie, you'll find comfort and enjoyment in this space.

☆☆ OUTDOOR SPACE ☆☆
The front deck is a highlight of this property, offering expansive views and plenty of seating. Enjoy a cup of coffee at sunrise or an ice-cold drink at sunset. The beach is just a few steps away, and the outdoor shower provides a convenient way to rinse off after a day of fun in the sand.

★☆ Book Today & Experience Coastal Luxury at Blue Searenity by Bolivar Vacations! ☆★

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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

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
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 on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Pink Dolphin Monument 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. With kayaking, 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 - 0.1 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • High Island Beach - 8 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 57 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 58 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Down Under-Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Retreat | Hot Tub, Bar & Games | Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Retreat | Hot Tub, Bar & Games | Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Retreat | Hot Tub, Bar & Games | Pet-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Retreat | Hot Tub, Bar & Games | Pet-Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house very quick good when we had a need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mindy O.

Nice Property

The good - Excellent and responsive property management, well-appointed and beautiful house, steps to beach, incredible views, comfortable beds, and good value compared to other properties. The not-so-good - Construction of a fishing dock is currently in progress nearby (making it noisy everyday except Sunday - as of Nov 2025), main street can be noisy (and primary bedroom is on that side of the house), and the hot tub breaker frequently trips. Just FYI - Cars are allowed to drive on the beach in front of this house. I would definitely rent again from Bolivar Vacations but would look in a quieter area.

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Great place

Great location for families
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deuce W.

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

Family Getaway

Great place, new, clean, great beachfront house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

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

Best Ocean View

Love the house perfect for a weekend get away, relaxing ocean sound couldn’t get an better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Beautiful Home

Great location and nice patio. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal D.

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

Wonderful stay!

This house is exactly as pictured. Absolutely gorgeous and comfortable to stay in for our family of 7. The location was great and low key. We enjoyed being right on the beach. Communication with the property owner was excellent. I would highly recommend staying here and look forward to booking another trip soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Greg m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time with a great view

This is our second time staying here, overall the house is very nice and in decent condition. However, we did notice some unclean dishes and some animal spots on the rugs and floor mats. We will definitely stay here again for the easy beach access and pet friendliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ridgway S.

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

Great beach week

It was perfect for us. We did a lot of birding. We enjoyed cooking dinner each night. Excellent kitchen. The view from the living room is the big selling point. Access to the beach is so easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Fabulous stay at Blue Searenity

Bright, new, clean and right on the beach. This is a wonderful beachhouse with a lovely short path through the dunes and in a quiet part away from traffic. The deck is large with solid chairs to sit and watch the moon rise. (We did wish for a table for morning coffee and meals.) The kitchen is well equipped and bedroom linens are lovely. We set up a pop up on the beach and appreciated the very short walk back for refills. Our puppies loved it too. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful property, impeccably clean and WOW - the view!

We had a fabulous stay at Blue Searenity! I really can't say enough good about this property and the management company. I contacted them several times and they responded so quickly each time. We decided to leave for our trip a day early due to bad weather and they were so flexible and accommodating with each interaction. The property was beautiful and impeccably clean! It looked just like the photos. It was well-stocked with towels, dishes, kitchen items, etc. The beds were comfortable. We felt right at home. The view was unbeatable, and we loved walking right onto the beach! The beach was full of shells, which was fun for our family, too. I highly recommend Blue Searenity for anyone staying in the Gilchrist/Crystal Beach area!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

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

Quick Summer Beach Trip

Stayed two nights with my mom, aunt and family friend (besides me all women over the age of 65). House was the perfect size for the four of us, because the house sets up high there are a lot of stairs to climb. Keep this in mind if traveling with anyone that has difficulties with stairs, also when walking to beach there is a small sand berm you must climb over to get to and from the beach. We cooked both nights while staying, and kitchen was fully stocked with all appliances and kitchen utensils we needed. The living room and kitchen views are the best, along with the deck area! Only suggestion I would make is having cushions on outdoor furniture as that is where we spent most of our time. The only reason for my 4 star review is that the property is located very close to the main highway, and you can hear the traffic in the master bedroom so property is not as secluded as what we were expecting. Not a big deal when you really spend most of your time on other side of the house enjoying the ocean view. (Just thought this needed to be noted for all the light sleepers). Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in perfect quiet locations. All amenities needed provided and was great to watch dolphins in am and have coffee on deck. Had exceptional week
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Blue Searenity Excellent - 5 Stars

I created a review already. Stay was very good. Planning on returing in the winter. Supply a hot tub cleaning net for the love bugs and knats and bath rags are the only improvements.
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8/10 Good

Mona C.

Loved the location!

We loved the location of the home and it is very nice! But there are a few things that need to be addressed. (!) The 2nd king bedroom did not cool, and air temperature stayed at around 80 degrees. They need to look at the flow of air in that room and install blackout blinds. (2) The hot tub had so much cholerine in it that the kids eyes burned. We had to run it for several hours during the day without the lid on to get some of the cholerine out of the hot tub and still it was unbearable. (3) There was only 1 light for the downstairs so we could not use it. (4) The walkway to get to the beach is overgrown and very hard to walk through and does not look like the picture. However, Bolivar Vacations was awesome to rent from and over all if those four items are addressed the house is really awesome. We would rent it again if we could get confirmation those items have been addressed.

10/10 Excellent

Chanel D.

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

Wonderful stay

This is the perfect getaway place for a family to come for the week. Loved the location and was simple and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The family loved the house and location. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joy A.

Searenity Escape

This place was perfect for short get-a-way!! Very clean, perfect view, and great communication. The only problems we encountered was the lock on the door was hard to open, probably need sto be replaced. And the hot tub had a little too much chemical in it, it burned our eyes when we got in it, and left a few chemical burn spots on us. I am however very thankful that it is kept clean! We just took some of the tablets out and let it air out for a day and it was good. Overall we had a great experience and will return to this place!
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10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Excellent - 5 Stars for Blue Searenity

Blue Searenity was amazing! It doesn't get more beachfront than this, literally steps from the beach. This property has a luxurious but comfortable and relaxing vibe! The slushie machine was a huge hit. It was easy to use and we made several delicious slushie recipes. Morning sunrises on the deck and unwinding in the hot tub while watching the sunset were some of our most treasured memories. The outdoor space was amazing with swings, hammock, and outdoor games. The murals are Instagram worthy! Only regret is we should have stayed longer. We are already planning our next trip back to make more family memories!
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10/10 Excellent

Kassy S.

Beautiful home in a great location!

Beautiful, clean home with a great location! The home is spacious and comfortable. This was our third year to book a home from Bolivar Vacations and we look forward to the next year!

10/10 Excellent

Irving D.

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

Great get away

We loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anissa A.

Excellent - 5 Stars

The house was so clean when we came in and the house was very well kept! We had everything we needed to have the best vacation possible. Only thing we wish we could've changed was the neighbors lol. We will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

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

Crystal Beach Blue Searenity

We loved our stay, and had the best views of the beach. The water was great, the place was amazing and our time with friends and family fantastic. All around memorable trip! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue searenity

Nice, quiet stretch of Texas beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

Great House Great Location

House was very clean, and had everything we needed. We will definitely book again.

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