Title: Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat! - 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 # Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat! Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76340000/76339900/76339822/5728f7ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76340000/76339900/76339822/w1905h1280x0y0-7ef5a3b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76340000/76339900/76339822/2d37b296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76340000/76339900/76339822/0a997bd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76340000/76339900/76339822/37fb9eb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Pelican Shores offers the ultimate beachfront escape with an oversized eat-in island and open living area. Take in ocean views from both the kitchen and living room, then unwind on the large front deck watching pelicans soar over the surf. This 3-bedroom home features a comfortable king bed in bedroom one, queen bunk beds in bedroom two, and a private en-suite walk-in shower off bedroom three. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - 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. ### Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat! Pelican Shores! Beach Front! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home just steps from the sand. Sleeps 12. This gorgeous new home has an oversized eat at island overlooking the open and bright living area. Perfect for both families and adults wanting to get away. Both the kitchen and living room have breathtaking views of the ocean and the large front deck is a great place to watch the pelicans fly in and play in the surf. Bedroom one has a comfy king size bed across from the hall bath. The hall bath is complete with a double sink vanity, tub/shower combo, and stackable washer and dryer. Bedroom two has two queen over queen bunk beds great for kids to adults. Bedroom three has an a king bed with an en-suite walk in shower and private access to the back deck for sunset views over the bay. Underneath the home, guests will find a large entertaining area complete with a picnic table, bar seating, outdoor shower, charcoal grill, and plenty of room to store boogie boards, chairs, toys and more. All of this just a short walk to the sands of Bolivar Peninsula beach. Come check out the views! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 27 steps to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 ### General - Garden - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29860000/29852500/29852483/e1facb2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### FAMILY BEACH FRONT with panoramic views of the Gulf Coast. 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Please review the checkout list in the Welcome Book before you leave tomorrow. Main things - please wash dishes and start dishwasher - remove sheets from beds and place dirty linens in guest bathroom - start a load of towels (this really helps the cleaning crew!). Take out all trash & empty the fridge. Please put all trash in the large trash cans in the driveway. Let me know if you have any questions! Check out is at 11am. Please let me know once you leave, Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## 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%7C29.51217%2C-94.48728&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F6csu691P0Z3ZvepfwJqTBoPnNU=) Gilchrist, TX #### What's nearby - Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - High Island Beach - 7 min drive - 9.6 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 59 min drive - 52.0 km - Galveston Seawall - 60 min drive - 53.5 km #### Restaurants - ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk - ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬13 min walk - ‪Curtis jam session - ‬5 min walk - ‪Pimpin On Crystal Beach!! - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Port Bolivar vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Gilchrist Beach and Crystal 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 ## Pelican Shores: Sun, Sand, and Serenity – 3BR Beachfront Retreat! 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 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin D. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean, bright, and the PERFECT location for a beach stay. We will definitely be booking here from now on when we come to Bolivar. ##### Erin D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ReRe M. Apr 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location My family and I loved the property, it felt so homey. The location was great and the scenery was beautiful.We will definitely be booking again soon ##### ReRe M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris M. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### High Island Birding Trip We stayed here when we visited high island for birding. Great place to stay. Overall very clean. Beds are comfy. ##### Chris M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron B. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday stay for the 4th Great spot on the beach. Even with the crowd for the holiday the location was peaceful and fun ##### Aaron B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard S. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house, great bunkbeds We had an amazing time at the house. Its perfectly setup for an amazing beach stay. Easy to use coffee pot for early mornings, beautiful view. ##### Richard S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca M., Fort Worth, TX Jul 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway! We had such a great time at Pelican Shores. The location is perfect and the house is wonderful! Great for two families with kids. We look forward to a return visit. ##### Rebecca M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madeline W. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! We had a wonderful time! Location was perfect and house had everything we needed. We’ll be back! ##### Madeline W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Carol W. Jun 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful The view from the deck was beautiful. ##### Carol W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maryanne B. Oct 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Enjoined being close to the beach ##### Maryanne B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne R. Aug 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful sunsets Such a beautiful property and is equipped with everything you may need for a carefree getaway. The breeze and the sounds from the gulf is so very relaxing. We are definitely looking forward to booking this property in the near future. ##### Wayne R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha L Z. Aug 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Everything was great, but what I love the most was that is literally steps away from the water. I loved it. ##### Martha L Z. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent R. Jul 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent house right on beach We loved our stay in this house. It was very clean, and the upstairs porch is very breezy. The beach is no more than 20 steps from the back of the house. It's pretty easy to sit on the porch in the shade for a break from the heat and watch others play on the beach. The mosquitos were not too bad for us except in the evening, and under the house. If there is a decent breeze, the mosquitos are not too bad on the porch. If there is a strong breeze, they are not all that bad under the house either. However, after dark, if there is no breeze, you will get absolutely mobbed by mosquitos in the summer. Make sure to plan accordingly. We are likely to book this property again, as it is a great place to stay on the beach. ##### Brent R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasha U. Jul 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation We had a great time at this property! Stephanie was very helpful and answered all my questions. We loved the spacious deck and how it was right on the beach. The breeze was amazing on the deck, you wouldn’t have known it was 100 degrees outside. The house was clean and cute but our only complaint was the mosquitos. Make sure you bring bug spray!! ##### Natasha U. 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