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7BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 24278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Double Queen room lower level

2 Queen Beds

Double Queen room lower level

2 Queen Beds

Double Queen room upper level

2 Queen Beds

Double Queen room upper level

2 Queen Beds

Double Queen room upper level

2 Queen Beds

King with En Suite

1 King Bed

King with En Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom lower level

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Hallway bathroom upper level

Toilet · Shower only

King En Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

King En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

7BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly

Welcome to DayDreamer by Bolivar Vacations! This 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom beachfront home is nestled in the quietest part of Bolivar's Gilchrist area, offering unparalleled space and luxury. Perfect for large families or groups, it sleeps 24 comfortably with two king beds and ten queen beds—no bunks here, just pure comfort. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views, cool ocean breezes, and plenty of room to relax in the gourmet kitchen, cafe-style sunroom, or spacious living areas. DayDreamer is the perfect retreat for beach access without the chaos.

KEY FEATURES:
☀ Sleeps 24 – 7 spacious bedrooms, including 2 king beds, 10 queen beds, and no bunk beds (one bedroom is a loft)
☀ 4 Full Bathrooms – Modern fixtures and plenty of space for everyone
☀ Multiple Living Areas – Perfect for family gatherings
☀ Cafe-Style Sunroom – Filled with beautiful natural light
☀ Expansive Front Deck – Propane grill and stunning ocean views
☀ Gourmet Kitchen – Large island, perfect for cooking for large groups
☀ Underneath Entertainment Area – Picnic tables and outdoor shower
☀ Beachfront Location – In the quiet Gilchrist area of the Peninsula
☀ High-Speed Wi-Fi – Throughout the house
☀ Convenience – Washer + dryer for guest use
☀ Security Camera – Under the house, overlooking the driveway
☀ Pet-Friendly – Bring your furry friends! (Additional fee applies)

☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆
DayDreamer features 7 beautifully furnished bedrooms, including 2 king beds and 10 queen beds, offering plenty of space and comfort. The upstairs area includes 2 private bedrooms plus a loft with additional sleeping space (please note: you'll walk through the loft area to access the private queen rooms and bathroom).

☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆
With 4 full bathrooms, there's no waiting! Each bathroom offers modern fixtures and ample space, ensuring comfort and privacy for everyone.

☆☆ KITCHEN & LOUNGE ☆☆
The heart of DayDreamer is the gourmet kitchen, fully stocked with everything you need to prepare meals for your group. The large island provides ample space for cooking and socializing, while the multiple living areas are perfect for relaxing and enjoying time together.

☆☆ OUTSIDE SPACE ☆☆
Step out onto the expansive front deck, where you can enjoy the sun, ocean breezes, and a propane grill. The underneath area is perfect for entertaining, with picnic tables and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day at the beach. The quiet beachfront location ensures you can enjoy beach fun without the crowds.

**★☆ Book Today & Experience Coastal Luxury at DayDreamer by Bolivar Vacations! ☆★

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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: 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 security system, 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. Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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 - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • High Island Beach - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 57 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 58 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Down Under-Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 7BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 7BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 7BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 7BR Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of 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. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The living space is great for a large group! Easy check-in and out process.Great patio and deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

irma d.

Great Beach House

Our family enjoyed staying at DayDreamer at end of July. Plenty of space for everyone to visit together, cook together or get away for some quiet time. LOVED the location on the beach, not alot of foot or vehicle traffic...almost like it was our own private beach! Check in and out instructions were great, house was clean and had every amenity we needed...hope to stay here again!!

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

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

Katy Krew

The house was wonderful. Fully equipped and right on the beach. We had a little trouble with the door at check-in and only 2 burners would work on the grill but other than that, it was great! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Beach Stay

My family and I stayed here between Christmas and New Year's. The house is very roomy, clean and is updated nicely. A bonus is it has two refrigerators. It is right on the beach and also has plenty of parking. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend this house.

10/10 Excellent

Tegan C.

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

Great Beach House

Beautiful house. It’s very spacious for a large family. The access to the beach was very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Great Vacation House

Daydreamer by Bolivar Vacations is a great house for the beach getaway. It has plenty of room to spread out and the two refrigerators in the kitchen is a real plus for large groups. The house is in excellent condition and he folks at Bolivar Vacations are easy to work with. This house gets a definite 10.
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanna V.

Great Beach House

Our group loved the house! It was perfect for all of us to get together for a nice little vacation. Having 2 fridges in the house was a game changer. The management was wonderful and answered any questions we had promptly. There was enough space for all of us to enjoy each other's company without being crowded. We would definitely use this house again for any future beach vacations!
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10/10 Excellent

Carrell D.

Another great time

Great home for a big family. The kids have the up stairs and love doing their own thing when not in common area downstairs. House is stocked with all the kitchen necessities and the house is very clean. Easy access to the beach and downstairs is great. This is our 2nd visit to the home and we plan to rent again for our next family outing. The manager is very attentive and responsive if we have questions. The best rental I've ever had.
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

Family Reunion

Our family stayed at daydreamer for the second year. Everything was to our expectations. We came the week after hurricane Beryl had hit and the house was an excellent condition. The beaches were clean and in good shape. All the businesses on the peninsula had reopened. Lots of respect for the folks who worked hard to get the peninsula back operational.

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Excellent Time

Everything was just great and as expected. Everyone had a good time. Could have had a couple of extra garbage bags. The property was very clean and well organized. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

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

Family Trip July 2023

During our stay this property had an almost secluded beach on the weekdays. It became only slightly more active on the weekend days. The house met all our expectations. It was well furnished and had a well equipped kitchen. The deck overlooking the gulf was a consistent gathering place and had some shade at all times of the day while we were there. A cool breeze off the gulf made it very pleasant in the evenings. The only thing we regretted was not having a cargo lift on arrival and departure days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry H.

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

Mostly Excellent

Gnats all over the house, including inside the refrigerator and neither ice maker worked. The shower head in the King bathroom (with tub) is leaking. No problem for us, but may cause damage if not fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Daydreamer Reunion

We're a group of high school graduates from 1971. This was our 19th year to gather at a beach house. We loved this house because there were no bunk beds. We're too old for bunks so the double queens were perfect. The house was clean and beautifully decorated. It was well furnished and had every amenity we needed. The two seating areas and dining spaces were perfect for our meals. The deck was pleasant for relaxing in the late afternoon. The only thing we would have appreciated is a lift for our baggage and supplies. The bathrooms could also use a safety grab bar for the tubs/showers. Even a mat in the tub would be welcomed. Renting was easy and Bolivar Vacations made everything clear and simple. We'll definitely be repeat users.
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10/10 Excellent

Tama S.

The Ultimate Family Beach House

We absolutely loved our stay at this beach house! It was spacious, spotless, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. Having two refrigerators and two sets of laundry facilities was such a convenience for our group. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and nicely appointed, and the outdoor spaces were perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view. Best of all, it's right on the beach—we could step straight out onto the sand. Highly recommend this home for a relaxing and hassle-free beach getaway!
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10/10 Excellent

Shelia J.

Great family vacation!

This "Beach House" is perfect! It is exactly as described online. Our large family fit perfectly in the seven bedrooms. The kitchen/living area was very large as well as the outdoor deck. Did I mention it is right on the beach! The kids had so much fun swimming and hanging out on the beach. We enjoyed staying at DayDreamer so much! Definitely recommend staying here and would love to stay again!! Thank you bolivarvacations.com!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful and Quiet!

We loved our time in this house! It was GREAT for our large group- the double fridge and double laundry was so helpful! This house is on a more secluded part of the beach, keeping us far from crowds and noise. We absolutely loved this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

DayDreamer was a Dream House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at DayDreamer. We really appreciated the space and that all the beds were queen or king size (no bunk beds). Since we cooked a lot of our meals, we appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils. But our favorite part of the house was the deck. Those deck chairs were amazing. I'll always remember the late nights out on the deck looking at the moon.

10/10 Excellent

lori w.

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

Family trip

Wonderful home! Had pretty much everything we needed! Wonderful view of the ocean. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T.

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

Great for large families!!

The house and the location were perfect for our large family! There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and living spaces. The 2 refrigerators and 2 washers/dryers was a plus. The outdoor shower and foot wash were great when coming from the beach. The beach was within steps of the property which was great for coming and going to the house. I would highly recommend! Just be ware if coming on Jeep weekend, LOTS!!!!! of police presence which was fine except for the 2-hour check point to get to the house on Friday evening!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David and Judy L.

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

Day Dreamer

The size and location on the house were perfect for our family. Many memories were made. Our family included mother, siblings, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The second set of washer and dryer and 2 refrigerators was definitely appreciated. Would like to have had an elevator, especially for supplies. Beach was very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Happy Customer

It was an awesome stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Friends weekend

Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

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

Impressive!

One of the cleanest rentals I have ever booked! Kitchen was stocked with all the essential and having 2 refrigerators with a large group was great! Great location, wonderful view from the deck, and quiet beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect big family home.

Super spacious and amazing location to the beach. Loved the two refrigerators. Only recommendation I would have is to add a lift for luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Great spot for family and friend beach fun!

This house had everything we could need and more for a great long weekend at the beach. Plenty of space to relax and have fun with friends and family. An easy walk to the beach, and a close drive to beach access through car if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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