Beachfront | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Game Room

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A two-story building with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs in the foreground.
A hot tub area with multiple tubs, a wooden deck, and a view of the beach.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a beach with a sunset view.
A pool table with surrounding chairs, a ceiling fan, and a dartboard.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a foosball table, and a table with drinks.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, High Island Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Double Beds

Bedroom #3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom #4

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #5

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, ecotours and birdwatching.
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Map
Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • High Island Beach - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 36 min drive - 35.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Poppie's Place Downstairs Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Game Room have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beachfront | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Game Room?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Game Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Game Room located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The hot tub, barbecue pit & game room were a hit.. the backyard and the path to the beach needed some maintenance needed to be mowed and the path cut out better. The rooms were great definitely had enough room. There were a few things in the house that needed some tending to..the shower doors and a few other things but overall, we had an awesome time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
This house is in a very nice location with easy access to a clean, uncrowded beach. The house interior was clean and beautifully decorated. There were several issues with TV’s not working (all just needed remote batteries), 1 toilet needed repair, and the Kuerig did not work. All of these issues were addressed promptly on the first morning. Overall, our family really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were so nice ! Loved the location and game room was a hit! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great house! We had a lot of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location for family gathering

Our family of 13 had a wonderful time here. The place is very nice and spacious and well prepared for an excellent adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great stay! The house was beautiful and had plenty of space for our large group. We really enjoyed the game room and the hot tub, and each bedroom had its own adorable theme. The home was nicely stocked with linens, plus shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, which was a great touch. It had a nice fenced yard and a little trail that leads to the beach. Communication was absolutely fantastic. I would have given five stars, but the house could use a little TLC in a few spots. Overall, we still had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach front

We had a great time! We stayed eight nights and spent a lot of time on the beach and on the decks. We also used the hot tub a lot. Great location for a large group.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the beach. Easy access for young grandkids to walk to the water. Hot tub was a big hit.Well equipped kitchen, great supply of towels (even beach towels), bathrooms were well supplied, beds very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bonding Trip

This the 3rd time we have stayed at this property. We absolutely love it! The house is big enough for everyone to have space, very clean and perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House, good location. 11 of us stayed for 6 days. Had a great time. Easy beach access. Kids loved game room. 5 bathrooms/showers is an absolute plus!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Bash

We had the best time staying at The Ocean Grand for our birthday weekend! The outdoor area was amazing… we were there unless we were sleeping. So close to the beach which made for daily walks!! Would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark's place was a great spot for our family of 23. The kids enjoyed all the games and beach toys. There was plenty of space in the kitchen and commons areas for everyone to eat and relax. The wind is blocked in the backyard, so we enjoyed a fire without being windblown. We had such a wonderful weekend together, and we'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So clean….roomy….beautifully decorated….amazing porch….so close to the beach, just steps….surplus of supplies and extras!!! Loved!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is great. It sits on a portion of the beach that doesn't have a lot of public use. Every bedroom has it's own bathroom which was great for our large group. We cooked all of our meals in the kitchen while there and had lots of fun in the game room and sitting on the balconies overlooking the ocean and enjoyed the hot tub every evening. We also made smores one night over the fire pit. Very peaceful vacation. Mark, our host was great in keeping in touch with us and making sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oceanic Grand

Upon arrival, the first thing our group noticed was the property was very well-cleaned. It was perfect for our large group, with enough space and activities for kids, adults, and teens! We loved the direct beach access and a short walk to the beach with a great outdoor space that was docked with toys and beach items we could think of. The host was very accommodating and helpful with any concerns and questions we had and made our stay extremely comfortable. Would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a beach getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect!

This is our third year to take the team on a trip like this and this house is by far the best we have rented. The play room was a huge hit! The boys spent all their free time playing pool and ping pong rather than being on their phones or TV. The hot tub was enormous and a great feature especially since it was too cold for the ocean. I am so thankful we found this house and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the size of the house was great, the game room was wonderful, the location was perfect for kids to walk to the beach. the house itself needs a little TLC. the chlorine dispenser in the hot tub was empty, the Keurig single coffee maker didn't work at all and the dual drip/keurig machine didn't have all the pod parts, at least that we could find. the drip maker worked well but we had to go get ground coffee as the listing info only listed a Keurig so that was all I brought. Some loose boards and nails on the patio and not a dishtowel anywhere to be found. the wifi was sketchy and unreliable for most of the week. multiple devices being used were too much for it, maybe due to the weather, clouds? who knows. the bbq grill was very rusted and the hinges on the lid appear ready to give up. Fortunately we travel with several handy and tech savvy folks and made it all work.the house has amazing bones and can legitimately sleep 20 if needed. I understand it's a rental unit but it deserves a little love.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just for you

Everything was nice except grass needed to be mowed and because of that tons of mosquitoes no where to get wood for fire pit and was not told that I would have to get a propane exchange other then that very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing beachfront home

It really is just like the photos :) A group of 10 of us (adults with adult children) stayed for the week. The game room was a huge plus for the day it rained. The rest of the trip was sunny and warm and the hot tub was an excellent way to unwind after a day at the beach or after spending the day in Galveston. Being able to bring my grandpup along was a huge plus! Note they a prior reviewer commented on the SC - we didn’t have this issue as we noted there are two units and two thermostats (one upstairs and one down) and they kept us at a perfect temp during our stay. Property owners were communicative and we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Beach Home!

This was by far the best beach house we have stayed at over the years! The owners have thought of everything! Our extended family of 20 loved the roominess and all the features of this house. Each of the 5 bedrooms had their own bathroom, as well as 2 outdoor showers downstairs. The house was very clean and the beach theme decor throughout the house was great! The separate playroom was full of game tables which was a big bonus.The kitchen had every appliance needed as well as it was very well stocked with all of the kitchen necessities to feed large groups. There was generous seating indoors and out. The 2 decks had great views of the ocean with cool breezes blowing through and there was plenty of seating.The swim spa was amazing as well as the outdoor fire pit area in a fenced yardThe beach was literally a 1-2 minute walk from the house. The beach area felt secluded and it was never crowded.This property was definitely a wonderful stay for our beach vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
House was large and loved the five bathrooms. The game room was great and entertained our tweens. A few things to note - you will need to supply toilet paper, garage bags, dishwasher soap, and could never find any kitchen towels or washcloths. The TV remotes did not work and/or were mixed up. We replaced batteries and still no luck. We had 8 kiddos and it would have been nice if TVs were labeled and maybe instructions somewhere. Check propane asap. We waited until our last night to finally receive the tank so plan accordingly. Host did not reply timely and check in was a bit stressful. The house location was great and the hot tub was clean. Kitchen adequately stocked however the oven did not seem to work - kept shutting off and it took much longer to bake. I would come again but would need to communicate more upfront about amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a few minor issues but we had a good response and problems were corrected quickly. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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