Title: Shiloh by the Sea - 5 bedrooms, 2 and 1 half bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests. All r - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly. Vacation home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99112700/99112638/ced957ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99112700/99112638/5efc56a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99112700/99112638/c298d77d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99112700/99112638/b748be87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99112700/99112638/39e97ee9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of Shiloh by the Sea, a 130-year-old historical home with modern amenities. This unique abode comfortably sleeps 21 guests and features decks with beautiful vistas, a gazebo, gas and charcoal grills, party lights for dancing under the stars and an outdoor fire pit perfect for s'mores. Enjoy WiFi to stream your favorite shows or take advantage of two free passes to Margaritaville's heated swim-up bar/pool on the peninsula. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 212324 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Beach view - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - 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. ### 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly. You must be 25 years of age or older to rent this home. Shiloh by the Sea, is an absolute must to stay for an experience you will always remember. It's a very unique home with all the modern amenities, while preserving the original structure and character. The kitchen is fully modernized to make meal prep easy. The living room area is comfortable with plenty of seating. For your entertainment, this home has WiFi so that you can stream all you favorite TV shows and movies. Built in 1894, this 130-year-old unique historical home, survived the "The 1900 Storm" that destroyed Galveston, and Hurricane Ike that ravished the Bolivar Peninsula in 2008. This two story home has 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. Shiloh by the Sea comfortably sleeps 21 guests. This home is also pet friendly with a $200 non-refundable pet fee. With the entire house being constructed of cypress wood, from floor beams to roof joist, there are to be no open flames inside the house, no grilling on the decks, no fires anywhere near the house. To help preserve the original structure of the home, window units are used to keep guests cool and comfortable. Every room has a window unit and ceiling fans, as well as electric heaters to keep you warm on those chilly days! There are decks that wrap around 3 sides of the house that are perfect for porch conversations! The upper deck provides beautiful vistas of this home's surroundings! The accommodations are as follows, bedroom 1 has a king, bedroom 2 has a king bedroom 3 has 2 queen beds and a single bed, bedroom 4 has a king, a queen and a full/full bunk bed and finally bedroom 5 has a queen and a full size bed. This property is one acre of fun in the sun with plenty of outdoor space for family time and activities. There is a box on the deck that contains balls and activity equipment, as well as a shed nearby that contains even more games and equipment such as volleyball, corn hole, and giant Jenga, to just name a few! A Gazebo is conveniently located for outdoor seating which also includes gas and charcoal grills for your use. Party lights on the decks create a magical air that's perfect for dancing under the stars. There is also a fire pit that just screams,"S'MORES!" For convenience, there is an outdoor rinse station on the deck by the ramp. This ramp can be used for a wheelchair or loading ramp. This home is perfect for large gatherings or family reunions. Please park in front of the house along Madison Ave and trees. Be sure to book your next beach getaway at Shiloh by the Sea! We provide linens and bath towels in every house and standard beds are made for your arrival. Paper products and cleaning supplies are not included. Even when provided, internet access TV/cell service can be unreliable on the Bolivar Peninsula. We are a rural community. We apologize, but Bolivar Escapes Cannot Guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay, and Cannot Offer Refunds for disruption of these services. This home might have an outdoor camera(s) to monitor the exterior of the home. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting or obscuring the camera(s) is prohibited and may result in the guest being evicted without refund of outstanding nights' rents. If a home has a lift or elevator, it is not for renter use unless otherwise stated in comments or with permission from Bolivar Escapes. We provide linens and bath towels in every house and standard beds are made for your arrival. Paper products and cleaning supplies are not included. There is a starter pack consisting of the items below, please bring anything else you will need: 1 roll of paper towels 3 white kitchen trash bags 2 dishwasher tab (if applicable) 2 laundry tab (if applicable) 1 small dish soap 1 dish sponge 2 rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom Small bar hand soap per bathroom 1 trial size of shampoo/conditioner per full bath 1 beauty bar per bath Small salt and pepper Small cooking oil There will also be a bath towel set for each guest Don't forget the beach towels, bug spray and sunscreen! Once booked, log into your guest guide for instructions on your home, beach rentals and things to do on the Peninsula. All of our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,324 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83940000/83931600/83931584/d68d30e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Salt & Lime: 4 BR, 3.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 22 Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=83931584&PinnedHotelID=83931584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89720000/89712100/89712054/w1350h899x0y0-b7249493.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Classic Home in Galveston’s Heart Midtown - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 67 reviews CA $130 CA $506 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=89712054&PinnedHotelID=89712054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116650000/116649800/116649788/ae293cd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Island by Choice | Pet-friendly Home with Game Room + Private Pool - Heated in W Near West End - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=116649788&PinnedHotelID=116649788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111580000/111578800/111578711/b0ebec7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family-Friendly Beach Stay Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $240 CA $1,143 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=111578711&PinnedHotelID=111578711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96130000/96129200/96129152/d778eda5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Roomy Home 5min from attractions Near West End - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=96129152&PinnedHotelID=96129152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116160000/116152300/116152233/9c33686d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax in Style – 5BR Home w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Stunning Harbor Views Fish Village - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=116152233&PinnedHotelID=116152233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, foosball, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75768600/75768529/8e4e6432.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Henry Trueheart's Sweethaven: Walk to the beach from an historic Victorian! 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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 172 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.37757%2C-94.76865&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aTtDUHqwfayHioU_gyhucyXhb-A=) Port Bolivar, TX #### What's nearby - University of Texas Medical Branch - 33 min drive - 11.3 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 36 min drive - 14.3 km - Port of Galveston - 36 min drive - 14.6 km - Galveston Seawall - 36 min drive - 15.7 km - Galveston Island Beaches - 49 min drive - 26.4 km #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Katie’s Historic Pier 19 Seafood House - ‬35 min drive - ‪Whataburger - ‬34 min drive - ‪Galveston Yacht Basin - ‬34 min drive - ‪America's Kitchen - ‬29 min drive - ‪Willie G's Seafood & Steaks - ‬35 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly. located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Port Bolivar Beaches and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Fort Travis Seashore Park. Crystal Beach and Galveston Ferry Terminal are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly. Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle G. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was beyond perfect. The space, the area and location was just perfect. The house was big enough for 15 people, all ladies. We had more than enough rooms, space and the outside was perfect. We will definitely stay again when we go out this way. ##### Michelle G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sisa A. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House is lovely! Mosquitoes are viscous! House is great. All bathrooms are on the first floor which is odd. Would love to stay again! ##### Sisa A. 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