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Gull Cottage

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14150.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Gull Cottage

Summary:

Room for the whole family!



The Space:

Centrally located in Crystal Beach, this home is perfect for a family getaway! With its partially covered upstairs deck, you can sit and watch the beach all day or go for a stroll or ride via the easy access road. You are also just moments away from shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores.



The open-concept living/dining/kitchen area has comfy seating and satellite television. Relax after a fun-filled day outdoors with a movie or game night. The kitchen is equipped with everything you will need to make your favorite family meals, including a regular drip coffee maker. There is an island with seating, as well as a separate dining table. This home has high speed internet and a washer/dryer for your convenience.



With over 1600 square feet, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath, beachfront house sleeps 14. The first 2 bedrooms have a queen bed in each, the third bedroom has 2 twin beds, and the fourth bedroom has 2 twin over full bunk beds. This layout is great for a couple of families vacationing together.



Downstairs, the area under the house is a great place to enjoy friends and family in the shade. Dine outdoors using the charcoal grill. The outdoor shower is great for rinsing off after a day in the sun and sand.



No pets are allowed. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.

The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum and Pier 21 Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 49 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 50 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 50 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Port of Galveston - 50 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gull Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gull Cottage?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gull Cottage on 28 June 2026 start from AU$939, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gull Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gull Cottage?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gull Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gull Cottage located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is steps from Crystal Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa H.

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

Great location

The views are amazing. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gull Cottage did not disappoint. We had just about all of our family at the beach house and everyone had a place to sleep. The beach house was roomy enough and had plenty of places to sit while eating and/or watching tv. The wifi worked great for my granddaughter working on college homework. The kitchen had plenty of room for preparing meals. The beds were comfortable. The beach house was real easy to walk to the beach. There was plenty of parking also. We really enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

Vacation rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rosine H.

Gull Cottage 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was as advertised, great location on 2nd row, close to the beach. We loved spending time on the deck. A couple of quibbles: the ice maker did not work and the freezer shelving was loose. In any rainstorm, water seeped in under the back door. Several lamps placed with no nearby plugs. But overall, we enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sherika R.

Love this

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Only thing that I can say was a negative is that the furniture wasn’t in the best condition and that it only had one tv wish that it had tv’s in the room
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Perfect Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an excellent time. The house was in a perfect location, it was roomy, and had great views. It was a peaceful place to stay and was in a great neighborhood. We will definitely stay again. But, I did leave a pair of hey dudes under one of the queen beds. Only disappointment of the entire weekend lol
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Erika C.

Great

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was Amazing, close to the beach and really nice and quiet location. The furniture was a little old there was some broken furniture and the beds were not comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lyvone H.

Gull Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Kourtney S.

Could have been better

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view was nice and the location is great, but when we arrived at this house we were very disappointed. This house had sand everywhere including on the beds. It was the dirtiest house I have ever stayed with Swedes and I come down like once a month. All the pots and pans are broke, and missing handles. The kitchen table was disgusting. Had food dried to it. The windows were so dirty you couldn’t see the beautiful view from inside! And half of the windows were missing blindes! And the room with the twin beds were horrible! We got there and immediately just started cleaning the house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie B.

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

Amazing

Process checking in and out was a breeze! Friendly staff. The house was perfect and the view of the beach was spectacular! Will be using them again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Rino K.

Family Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was in a good location with easy access to the beach. The view was good but we did see a lot of campers on the beach in front of the home, which was not relaxing at all. One key for a 4br place...? The home was not what we would consider acceptably clean, and it smelled of stale cigarette smoke. While we had a nice view of the beach from the porch, it was really hard to see from inside due to the dirt on the sliding doors. Dirty dirty dirty. Cabinets were dirty, dishes were sticky, floors were dirty and pet hair under the furniture (not good when there are allergies). Hardly any amenities such as pots and pans, cookware, serving bowls, etc. Only a few blankets available, and make sure to rent the super poor quality linens so you don’t have to travel with towels and sheets, for $125 + tax. Overall, this place needs updated and upgraded.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Adriana L.

Don’t stay here

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was disgusting , dog hair everywhere , please don’t stay here if you don’t want to have the worst vacation ever. Upon arrival, we realize the place was not clean at all ( I have plenty of pictures to prove this place is filthy) , the washer and dryer didn’t work ( after talking with Swedes on the phone they finally sent somebody to replace the washer on day 3 of our stay) , the dryer was never fixed so my father in law fix it because we needed to do our laundry. When we try to talk to a manager on the phone they will hang up on us or say she was not available . They offer me refund for a night which ii never received and it’s not even worth it for all the stress we’ve been dealing with. I’m very disappointed and if I can give 0 stars I would , I can’t believe they rent that place out considering the condition it’s in.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Elvia C.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was perfect for our family. We had plenty of room and the view and breeze was amazing from the balcony. The only downside was that the refrigerator and washer were not working. I let the staff know and was asked if I wanted maintenance to take a look. It wasn't a big deal for us. I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Anahuac, TX

Beach House Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of the beach house was what made the experience good. The condition of the house is not in good shape. Furniture is old and not in good condition. The property had not been cleaned when we arrived and we didn't have our linens. The property manager was very efficient in getting someone there in a timely manner to clean the property and to bring the linens.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

GREAT LOCATION

WOULD STAY AGAIN - HOUSE WAS VERY ROOMY AND THE VIEW OF THE BEACH WAS AMAZING
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

November Trip

We had a great experience at this property. Loved the location and access to beach. Living space was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa Z.

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

Good, but could be better!

Good location! Easy walk to the beach! The layout makes sense and the common area was bigger than I thought it would be. Kitchen appliances and utensils were somewhat lacking. There was one bedroom that didn't have blinds for both sets of windows. The bedroom with 2 twin beds, the frames were incredibly flimsy and the slats on the bed were a thin plastic. Probably would have been okay if a small child was on the bed but we had an adult sleeping in that room. Also, it's a pandemic... contactless check-in should have been an option. We had to go to the real-estate office to pick up a key and drop it off again afterwards.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

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