Title: Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=108195009&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property - Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108195100/108195009/3190a261.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108195100/108195009/d962c7fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108195100/108195009/743ea377.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108195100/108195009/afba6c2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108195100/108195009/befc2c83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91291 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat Beachfront cottage for sun and fun A garden, barbecue grills, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free cottage. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Private beach nearby - Beach towels ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site - Limited onsite self parking ### Family friendly - Free crib - High chair ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: USD 129.67 per accommodation per stay - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21870000/21867400/21867391/c59320a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bonita Vista: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 13 Gilchrist - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 7.6 Good 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=21867391&PinnedHotelID=21867391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113514700/113514663/dccef173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Beach: Home w/ Hot Tub & Deck in Gilchrist Port Bolivar - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=113514663&PinnedHotelID=113514663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103630000/103626900/103626834/e6dfa4a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Port Bolivar Beach House w/ Oceanfront Views! 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### Property is also known as Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat Hot Tub + Bay Views ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.50998,-94.4963&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mpcsDzhw_Q%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40SBOBQBQBQBODQBODQDOBQDODOFODQFMDQFMFQFMFOFOFMHMFOHMHMHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJKJIJKLKJIJKLGJILILIJGLILGLGLILGLELENGLELENELENELENCLCNENALCNCNANALCNAN%3FNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBNBL%40NDLBNBNDLDLDNDLDNDLFLDLDLHLFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHJFJJLHJJJJJHJJJJJJHJJJHLJJHLHLHLJLFLHLHLFNHLFLFNFNFNFNFLFPDLFPDNDNDNDPDNBPDNBPBNBPBPBPBN%40RBN%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPAPCNAPCPCPCNCRCNCNEPCPENEPENENENGPELGPGLGNGNGNGLGNILGNIJINGLKLILILIJKLIJKJILKJKJKJKHKJKJMHKHKHMHMHKFMHMHMFMFMFMFMDMFMFODMDODMDMDODOBMBOBMBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOAOAOCMCOCOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMEMIMGMGMIKIMGMIKIMIKIKIMKKKKIKKKKIKKMKKIKKMIKIMIMIMIMIOIKGOIMGOGMGOGMGQGMEQGMEQGOEOEOCQEOEQCQEOCOCSCOCQCQAQCOAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JcvnVaUAqPH4_iG_qV4V3alZ5Vs=) Port Bolivar, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Gilchrist Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal \- 58 min drive \- 51.3 km - Port of Galveston \- 59 min drive \- 51.7 km - Galveston Seawall \- 59 min drive \- 52.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk - ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬6 min walk - ‪Curtis jam session - ‬9 min walk - ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬1 min walk - ‪Beach Dreams - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat? ### Where is Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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