Title: Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. - 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 # Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. Vacation home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92090000/92080300/92080223/c5a5c5dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92090000/92080300/92080223/0b35e493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92090000/92080300/92080223/e43cada1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92090000/92080300/92080223/89b096d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92090000/92080300/92080223/12585a72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Life's a Beach in Gilchrist is the perfect coastal retreat. Relax on the oversized deck with comfortable seating, take in breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the beach just 300 yards away, or enjoy dining alfresco at the picnic table. 6.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8862 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Kitchen ## 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. ### Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. You Must be 25 Years of Age or Older to Rent. Life's a Beach is a newly built home located in The Villas at Roll Over Bay, in Gilchrist. The open-concept living and kitchen area will make you feel right at home. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the cooking basics needed to prepare meals for your family. The island bar provides a food prep area and seating for dining. In the living room, you'll find comfortable seating for everyone to relax and visit. It also has a sleeper sofa to accommodate two people. This home is equipped with WIFI. You can stay connected to all your tech devices and stream your favorite shows and movies on the Smart TV. You will enter the login and password information provided in a picture frame near the TV in the living room. There are 2 bedrooms on the main level. Both bedrooms have a king bed with an attached bathroom. There is a queen bed in the loft area. The ladder to the loft area is steep and may not be suitable for small children. Outside on the oversized deck, you will have a view of beautiful sunrises, sunsets, and the beach. You will enjoy dining and relaxing on the deck at the picnic table and raised deck chairs. (Not in the Photos) This neighborhood also has a newly built playground and a swimming pool area available for your use. (Please follow all rules when using these facilities. There will not be lifeguards on duty at the pool area. ) When the waves call, you are just 300 yards from the shore! You can access the beach via walking, golf cart ride, or vehicle. After a fun day playing in the sand, return to your cabin, rinse off in the outdoor shower, and grill something scrumptious on the charcoal grill. 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. We cannot offer refunds for the 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’ rent. If a home has a lift or elevator, it is not for the renter's 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. Linens will be provided in the home for all sleeper sofas, trundles, and pull-out bedding. Paper products, other than toilet tissue and paper towels, and cleaning supplies are not included. We provide 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 tabs (if applicable) 2 laundry tabs (if applicable) 1 small dish liquid soap 1 dish sponge 2 rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom Small bar of 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 in to your guest guide for instructions on your home, beach rentals and things to do on the Peninsula. All our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Golf - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 - Unit size: 862 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104800000/104793100/104793075/24c5f128.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Villa with Upper Deck Views of the Gulf and Intercoastal Waterway. 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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 3184-275733 ## 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%7C29.50285%2C-94.52023&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D-aGvkPB9smKMqrenepRlRwkQUk=) Gilchrist, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Gilchrist Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 56 min drive - 48.8 km - Port of Galveston - 57 min drive - 49.1 km - Galveston Seawall - 57 min drive - 50.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Down Under-Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Beach Dreams - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. located? > Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Gilchrist Beach. Stingaree Marina and High Island Beach 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 ## Life's a Beach -Community Pool - 2 bedroom + loft, 2 bath home sleeps 8. Reviews 6.0 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 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Jennifer L. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Family Vacation 2025 We checked in on 7/26/25. The house stated that it slept 8 people. It failed to mention that the couch bed was in fact not a couch bed, but a pull out sofa (not the same). I called several days before the trip and asked about linens for the couch bed and was told they were in a closet. There were no linens for that bed. The house was a cute house and kept up really well. However I would not recommend staying in the house if you want to be comfortable. The house is very small!! The ladder going up to the loft was kind of sketchy. The washer/dryer combo in the house is terrible. Dont plan on washing any clothes or towels. They only provided 6 bath towels for a house that sleeps 8.For the price of the house it was nice. I will not book this home again. I would say 4, maybe 5 people would be ok in the house. I will say the AC worked great! They have no water hose outside to spray anything off. Bring bath towels and linens. The kitchen was pretty stocked. ##### Jennifer L. 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