Title: Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly Beachside vacation home with water park ## Photo gallery for Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly ![Terrace/patio - Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly (Bolivar Peninsula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24080000/24073900/24073884/2c3a9984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly (Bolivar Peninsula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24080000/24073900/24073884/34594f30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly (Bolivar Peninsula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24080000/24073900/24073884/59c086d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly (Bolivar Peninsula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24080000/24073900/24073884/70a80d51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly (Bolivar Peninsula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24080000/24073900/24073884/6cf2d9d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the tranquil beauty of Bolivar's Gilchrist area at BeachQuest by Bolivar Vacations. This charming 3-bedroom home offers a spacious deck with ocean views, semi-private beach path, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly Welcome to "BeachQuest" by Bolivar Vacations! Located on the tranquil end of Bolivar's Gilchrist area, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is the perfect retreat for families and friends looking to unwind. With panoramic ocean views, luxurious amenities, and a semi-private path to the beach, you'll have everything you need for a memorable vacation. It stands out as a premier choice among Bolivar Vacation Rentals. Experience the ultimate getaway on the Texas coast in this pet-friendly haven. "BeachQuest" is an exceptional option for those seeking peaceful and rejuvenating Bolivar Peninsula Rentals with easy access to the sand and surf. THE SPACE "BeachQuest" accommodates up to 10 guests across 3 spacious bedrooms, including two with king-size beds and a fun twin-over-full bunk room. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, offering panoramic ocean views, stainless steel appliances, and elegant granite countertops. It's fully equipped with both a drip coffee maker and a Keurig for your morning brews. The inviting open-concept living room is designed for relaxation, featuring large windows for serene ocean views and Smart TVs for cozy movie nights. With 2 well-appointed bathrooms, including a master bath with a sleek shower and a hallway bath with a shower/tub combo, convenience is guaranteed. This home is a true gem among Bolivar Beach House Rentals. GETTING AROUND The outdoor space is a true highlight of this property. Relax on the expansive front deck featuring loungers, high-back chairs, and a tall dining set—perfect for meals with a view. Under the house, you'll find a large entertainment area with a bar, counter space, and a propane gas grill for family barbecues, all with unobstructed ocean views. A semi-private path takes you just steps from the sand for effortless beach access. After a day in the sun, rinse off in the convenient outdoor shower. This property is perfectly situated for enjoying all the Bolivar Peninsula has to offer, providing an excellent base for your coastal explorations and a top choice for Port Bolivar Vacation Rentals. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE & BOOKING 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. Book now and secure your unforgettable Casago Bolivar Vacations getaway to the Texas coast! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95720000/95718100/95718006/d90f4cd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crystal Oasis- 2nd Row- 3 bedroom plus loft, 2 bath home that sleeps 14. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 296245 ## About the area Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar. Stingaree Marina and Galveston Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. With surfing/body boarding, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Bolivar.dx6141815) [View more Vacation homes in Port Bolivar](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Bolivar-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6141815-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.50338,-94.52208&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:egbsD%7Ei%7C_Q%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBOBQBQBQBODQBODQBODQDODOFODQFMDQFMFQFMFOFOFMHMFOHMHMHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJKJIJKLKJIJKLGJILILIJGLILGLGLGLILELENGLELENELENELENCLCNENALCNCNCN%3FLCNAN%3FNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%3FNBNBNBL%40NDLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNFLDLDLHLFLFLFLHLFJHLHJHLFJJLHJJJJJHJJJJJJHJJJHLJJHLHLHLHLHLHLHLFNHLFLFNFNFNFNFLFPDLDPFNDNDNDPDNBPDNBPBNBPBPBPBN%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPANARAPAPCNAPCPCPCNCRCNCNEPCPENEPENENGNENENGPGLGNGNGNGLGNILGNIJINILILILILIJKJILKJILKJKJKJKHKJKJMHKHMHKHMHKFMHMHMFMFMFMFMDMFOFMDMDODMDODMDOBMBOBMBOBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOAOAOCMCOCOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMEMGMGMGMGMIKIMGMIKIMIKIKIMKKKKIKKKKIKKMKKIMKKIKIMIMIMIMIOIKGOIMGOGMGOGMGQGMEQGOEOGOEOEOEQCOEQCQEOCOCSCOCQCQAQCOAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uiV_A8iYnn5SlcbFJTWQ4och9kw=) Bolivar Peninsula, TX ### What's nearby - Crystal Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Gilchrist Beach \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal \- 56 min drive \- 48.8 km - Galveston Seawall \- 57 min drive \- 50.2 km - Port of Galveston \- 58 min drive \- 49.1 km ### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 97 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Curtis jam session - ‬4 min drive - ‪Beach Dreams - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly? ### What time is check-out at Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly? ### Where is Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beach House | Ocean Views, Deck, BBQ & Pet-Friendly Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 158 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kadie G. Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Great location, peaceful, and clean ##### Kadie G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kasie H. Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Right on the beach and close to The Big Store. Clean and cozy place. ##### Kasie H. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nima R. Nov 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house and location We really enjoyed the house, it was clean and everything was provided. Great location also! ##### Nima R. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shannon b. Jul 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great location away from all the noise. House was nice and clean. ##### shannon b. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Britni P. May 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this property! Perfect location and plenty of outdoor space! Loved having individual towels on our beds when we arrived. We will most definitely book this house again, soon! ##### Britni P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kassie A. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Wonderful location, awesome beach view. All the amenities you need. Very clean. 100% would stay here again and recommend to everyone!! ##### Kassie A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne H. Feb 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beachfront home My sister was visiting from out of state and we thought it would be nice to go and stay in a home on the beach. The weather did not cooperate, but it was still a great trip. It was wonderful to be able to watch the ocean waves from the living room and kitchen area while visiting. The beach was quiet and peaceful and very relaxing. The home was extremely clean. ##### Joanne H. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel H. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Amazing views of the ocean. The beach was very private. Excellent rental. Our 6th year in a row going to Crystal beach ##### Daniel H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dylan R. Apr 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review It was a perfect place for a weekend getaway very clean and well kept ##### Dylan R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pati M., Rogers Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property right on the beach! Loved our stay. So peaceful. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises. Would definitely book this house again. ##### Pati M. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie F. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### End of summer getaway! Loved the view & the access to the beach! House was great! ##### Jamie F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misty R. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### MRs . Holt Clean property , great beach access, very beautiful home . ##### Misty R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan S. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dad’s 75th birthday getaway The property was amazing! We had a great time relaxing on the deck and playing on the beach. The property had everything we needed for a great vacation. Thanks again! ##### Jordan S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shayla G. Sep 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend stay We had a great time, the house was just right! Easy access to the beach, enjoyed the deck and covered area for cooking and relaxing. The house was very clean and comfortable, we would stay there again. Thank you! ##### Shayla G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor C. Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! The location is nice and quiet, the beach is literally a few feet from the driveway, the house was great! We will certainly return ##### Taylor C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy O. Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute ocean front beach house! Our stay was short but enjoyable. The beach was easy to access and was just a few steps away. There were even extra beach toys, boogie boards and a few extra beach chairs. We brought our own but having the boogie boards was a nice thing! ##### Amy O. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward M. Jun 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Service The house was clean and ready for us upon arrival. We had two issues, non related to the property, in a quick, friendly and professional manner. We've stayed in their properties twice and enjoyed both. ##### Edward M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy M. Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Beachquest What an amazing, comfortable house. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely, even though it was extremely windy. We will definitely book again! Thank you so much. ##### Kathy M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth L. May 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute home We enjoyed our stay in this cute and clean home! They had all the necessary pots and pans for cooking meals & had both types of coffee makers. It was obvious they care about taking care of their home! ##### Elizabeth L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte F. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Trip This is our 4th time to stay at Beach Quest I believe. A group of 8-10 current and former co-workers take a trip each summer. This is by far our favorite house. Beach is mere steps from house and almost private. We rented a golf cart so us "older" ladies could get out on the beach. We had a blast! ##### Charlotte F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon L. Sep 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house and great location We were delighted with our stay. The house was well equipped and right on the beach. It felt private even on busy beach days with the holiday weekend. It's a great place for families or couples. You will want to bring shampoo and conditioner. We didnt find sugar, perhaps to avoid ants, but there were basic supplies and a good stock of utensils. There isnt a gas bbq, which I missed, bit not a big deal for a short stay. I highly recommend this beach house. ##### Sharon L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monty W. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location The property is in a perfect location, away from the crowds and not a bunch of structures on top of or besides one another. True beachfront with little to no traffic. The home itself has everything you need from dishes, silverware, mixer, coffee maker and so much more just bring your own things you like for foods and what not.Home and property was very well maintained and cleaned. Only thing we had issues with this trip was very low water pressure especially in the showers, but we were aware they were doing work on the local infrastructure and no fault to the actual property, but would def keep an eye on it knowing how that works. Communication throughout the booking process and even during the stay was very helpful, and attentive. Absolutely the best stay we have had on the Bolivar Peninsula. Will definitely be back! Thank you! ##### Monty W. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shirley C. Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay No smoke alarm where it was suppose to be in the main living /kitchen area. Feces on the ground by sewer tanks. Looked like the sewer was cleaned out and left on the ground. Our dog stepped in it. Very clean inside the home. Neat and tidy. Just a few steps to the beach. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Shirley C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Beth B. Mar 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location, But Needs Some TLC/Maintenance! We enjoyed the location of the house, that was perfect! When we arrived, however, we were not hit with a 'WOW' factor at all... decor and conditions of some walls/ceiling/baseboards were in poor conditions, badly in need of paint touchups. The ceiling in the living room clearly shows water stains from previous leak, yet, it appears noone considered painting over the repairs, very unsightly to look at. The master bedroom has 1 picture (it appears that there used to be 2 but the remaining one has not been centered over bed, so looks awkward hanging over one side) with a sizable crack through the length of the picture... made me seriously wonder if in the middle of the night the picture fell, the glass would shatter and cut us on our faces/head. There are numerous spots in on walls, mostly in living room, master bed & bath that need paint touchups, living room recliner has a good size tear in the headrest and there is a small hole in hall bath door. Lastly, we had difficulty getting in upon check in as the door handle/lock is very finicky. We called the 'maintenance ph #' on the door and left a voicemail. Noone ever returned our call all weekend. The door handle continued to be very tricky the remainder of our stay, especially while in the house, it was hard to turn handle to exit. I gave overall rating of 3, because of the issues above. It was fine for my husband & I but had I invited family members/guest, I would have been embarrassed of the condition. ##### Beth B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda Z. Aug 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect 50th Birthday Getaway! We were couples, two teens and a mid size pup (almost 9year old) who loves the lake but has never experienced the ocean. I went out to plan a very last Vacay to celebrate my hubs bday but had had to find an available place with specific needs: drivable from MO, not on a crowded tourist area, dog friendly rental and and dog friendly beach, and directly on the beach. I looked up and down the East coast, and the Alabama/Florida coastlines with no luck before I remembered TX has a coastline too. I am so thankful we found the Bolivar Peninsula, it met our every need perfectly! I wouldn’t have changed anything about this past week. The beach was was virtually ours alone and literally our front yard. Our super uncrowded beach was ideal for our pup to explore the ocean and for the rest of us to relax. We could leave our beach chairs and other stuff out there while we came in for lunch with no worries. The house was perfection, we spent every meal on the deck. In fact when we weren’t on the beach or sleeping, we were on the deck. Gorgeous view! Only thoughts for owner/managements (definitely not deal breakers, just minor things that would have been nice) —Larger table/more seating on the deck. We made it work by bringing stools out, but they weren’t as comfortable as those with the backs. —Better skillets (gave up on making pancakes) —An inexpensive crockpot —softer sheets (not bad, but a bit itchy especially if you get any sunburn) ##### Rhonda Z. 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