[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 Beachfront, with water park ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731300/88731209/109884c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731300/88731209/945a50bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731300/88731209/b85666b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731300/88731209/1b704ae6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731300/88731209/62dee7df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 provides amenities like a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 Lavender Rays is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house located in the quiet Gilchrist area. You will love this beachfront beauty with its stunning views. Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise while you drink your morning coffee on the large, partially covered deck - perfect for beach gazing and relaxing in the breeze! Enjoy the open living/dining/kitchen area with cozy seating and high speed internet for your devices. fully equipped kitchen for family meals. You will find modern appliances including a regular drip coffee maker, bar seating for four and dining table seating four (also great for game nights). For your convenience, this house has televisions in all rooms, and an on-site washer and dryer. With 1600 square feet, this house sleeps 12 comfortably. Two bedrooms each have a king bed and the two remaining bedrooms each have 2 queen beds. Plenty of room for all your friends, without using bunk beds! After your quick walk back from the beach, you can relax downstairs in the shade. You will love the outdoor sand shower and picnic table. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city as you relax and make memories in this peaceful area of the beach. This is a GREAT house for your family gathering! Cargo lift is not available for guest use. 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 ### 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 - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78100000/78098400/78098370/f47b598a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🌊STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS 🎣 ON the WATER 🏝️NO NEIGHBORS ☀️PETS OK 🐾 Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 253 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=78098370&PinnedHotelID=78098370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101032300/101032297/78214b48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandy Cottage: 3 BR, 3 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 12 Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=101032297&PinnedHotelID=101032297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50902300/50902223/31830966.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Pesky Pelican: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 14 Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=50902223&PinnedHotelID=50902223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37900000/37892300/37892244/915da226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Centurion: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Caplen, Sleeps 10 Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=37892244&PinnedHotelID=37892244&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33939500/33939475/7ff5fdd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12 Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 239 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=33939475&PinnedHotelID=33939475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 7.8 Good 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=21867391&PinnedHotelID=21867391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74740000/74734600/74734510/w2826h2107x0y1-b92b197a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Playa del Molino: 4 BR, 3 BA House in Port Bolivar, Sleeps 13 Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=74734510&PinnedHotelID=74734510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22130000/22120300/22120244/3f09d540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Story Upscale Beachfront House With unobstructed Beach Views from every room. 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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 2899-238900 ## About the area Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Pink Dolphin Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, windsurfing, and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.50684%2C-94.50281&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GYRlnTDqrgg_I5r_2ftYuyegqzs=) Gilchrist, TX ### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Gilchrist Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - High Island Beach - 10 min drive - 11.0 km - Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 18 min drive - 19.1 km - University of Texas Medical Branch - 61 min drive - 47.6 km ### Restaurants - ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk - ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬7 min walk - ‪Beach Dreams - ‬8 min drive - ‪Blondie's Taco Stand - ‬9 min drive - ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 located? > Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina 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