Title: Bay Side Birdhouse: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 4 - 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 # Bay Side Birdhouse: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 4 Vacation home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106560000/106558500/106558494/8b802215.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106560000/106558500/106558494/e476032a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106560000/106558500/106558494/64d75581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106560000/106558500/106558494/b43f6571.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106560000/106558500/106558494/33eb4608.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bay Side Birdhouse, in the quiet Gilchrist area, offers unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico. This beautiful home features a furnished deck perfect for relaxation and beach views from nearly every room. Inside, find a well-stocked kitchen and dining table for meals or games with friends. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1022 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Bay Side Birdhouse: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 4 Bay Side Birdhouse is a beautiful home with unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico. Located in the quiet Gilchrist area, this home sleeps 4 comfortably. The furnished deck is a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Bolivar Peninsula. You will be wowed by the custom woodwork in the open living/dining/kitchen area. The windows provide a light bright atmosphere with beach views (even from the loft)! The well-stocked kitchen is perfect for preparing and serving meals, or if you prefer you can utilize the charcoal grill downstairs and cook out for your friends. There is a dining table inside and a picnic table out on the deck - plenty of room for meals or card games. The upstairs loft has a king bed with a full bathroom, and downstairs has another king bed with a full bathroom. This home is perfect for two couples or a small family, sleeping 4 with private spaces for everyone. Other amenities include a washer and dryer, and high speed internet for your convenience. You will also love the downstairs hot and cold outdoor shower for rinsing off a day in the sand and surf. Cargo lift is available for guest use for an additional fee. 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). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,022 square feet ## Similar properties ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91450000/91441400/91441346/bb8fe9e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crystal Palace Resort Crystal Beach - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.2 Very good 532 reviews CA $104 CA $111 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=91441346&PinnedHotelID=91441346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116950000/116949500/116949490/w1279h851x1y1-dfc31db3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The White Heron - Bayside home with Ocean views! 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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 2899-264736 ## 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%7C29.51601%2C-94.48200&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=a-E4gCcEyfB9aZ7no4F1QE55uZ4=) Gilchrist, TX #### What's nearby - Gilchrist Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - High Island Beach - 8 min drive - 8.5 km - Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 16.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Gulfway Grill - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬17 min walk - ‪Pimpin On Crystal Beach!! - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bay Side Birdhouse: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 4 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bay Side Birdhouse: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 4? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bay Side Birdhouse: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 4? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bay Side Birdhouse: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 4 located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. High Island Beach and Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bay Side Birdhouse: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 4 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 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Boogie W. Jul 25, 2025 #### Great place 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: Recommend ##### Boogie W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicky T. Jul 21, 2025 #### Awesome view and house 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 absolutely loved staying at the Bay Side Birdhouse! The house was very well equipped and very clean. The beds and furniture were nice and comfortable! The view was amazing and the location was great. It was very private and a quiet area of the beach! We will definitely be back! ##### Nicky T. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Maison Saint-Vincent](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Maison-Saint-Vincent.h37405654.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Free Parking in Downtown Minneapolis](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-Minneapolis-Minneapolis-St-Paul-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Parking.0-n6060010-0-tHotelswithFreeParking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Fredericksburg](https://www.expedia.ca/Fredericksburg-Hotels.d8145.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Holiday Inn Conference Center Edmonton South by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Conference-Center-Edmonton-South.h65789.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Austin-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Lost-Pines-Resort-And-Spa.h1437353.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels.d602721.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Conrad Singapore Marina Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Singapore-Hotels-Conrad-Singapore-Marina-Bay.h41139.Hotel-Information) > > [Las Vegas Marriott](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Las-Vegas-Marriott.h79593.Hotel-Information) > > [Waterpark Hotels in Syracuse](https://www.expedia.ca/Syracuse-Hotels-Waterpark-Hotels.0-0-d4912-tWaterparkHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Banyan Tree Mayakoba](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Banyan-Tree-Mayakoba.h2393134.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Toronto Mississauga, ON](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h251701.Hotel-Information) > > [Vacation Homes Ontario](https://www.expedia.ca/Ontario-Private-Vacation-Homes.d11178-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Bora-Bora-Hotels-InterContinental-Bora-Bora-Resort-And-Thalasso-Spa.h14637.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Seville (SVQ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pmi/svq/palma-de-mallorca-to-seville) > > [Qatar Airways Seattle (SEA) to Ajnala (ATQ) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/qatar-airways-from-seattle-tacoma-intl-to-sri-guru-ram-das-ji-intl-airport/qr/sea/atq) > > [Flights from Kitchener (YKF) to Pittsburgh (PIT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ykf/pit/kitchener-to-pittsburgh) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Boston (BOS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/bos/calgary-to-boston) > > [Flights from Sarnia (YZR) to Thunder Bay (YQT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yzr/yqt/sarnia-to-thunder-bay) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Richlands (OAJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/oaj/toronto-to-jacksonville) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Faro (FAO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/fao/toronto-to-faro) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Funafuti (FUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/fun/vancouver-to-funafuti-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Buffalo (BUF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/buf/vancouver-to-buffalo) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Thailand](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Thailand.d178.Car-Rental-Destinations) > > [Car rentals in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Toronto.d178314.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Ecopark Kantun Chi](https://www.expedia.ca/Ecopark-Kantun-Chi-Xpu-Ha.d6231994.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/42/Costa-Rica) ### Vacation Rentals > [Amalfi Coast Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Amalfi-Coast-Vacation-Rentals.d180060.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) ### General > [Visit New Hamburg](https://www.expedia.ca/New-Hamburg.dx6126800) > > [Visit Falcon Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Falcon-Beach.dx181798)