Title: The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=76721701&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. Vacation home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. ![Interior - The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76721800/76721701/1185d5ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76721800/76721701/2f13b0f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76721800/76721701/285d5fdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76721800/76721701/a967e55e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. (Port Bolivar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76721800/76721701/639a73ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the Lakewood subdivision, The Showboat is a 3-bedroom haven that sleeps 10\. Enjoy quality time with your family in the spacious open kitchen/living area or retreat to peaceful bedrooms after a day at the beach. This charming home offers Wi-Fi and an expansive deck overlooking the lake. ## Reviews 5.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101280 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. You Must be 25 Years of Age or Older to Rent. This recently updated home has a great floor plan with an open kitchen/living area. This large area is a great place to spend time with your family. Cook all your favorite meals or enjoy take-out from your favorite restaurants. This home has Wi-Fi for your convenience. You will enter the password information provided to connect to the Wi-Fi. The bedrooms are spacious and the perfect place to retreat after a long day at the beach. The primary bedroom has a queen-size bed and an attached bathroom with a step-in shower. Bedrooms two and three have a queen and twin/twin bunk bed in each. There is a guest bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Sit outside on the deck and enjoy the peaceful neighborhood and a view of the lake. on the chilly evenings, take advantage of the fire pit. Downstairs is the perfect spot to sit around and grill your favorite food. This home sits at the end of the street, with room for kids to play. 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 work 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. 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, or cleaning supplies are not included. There is 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 bottle of dish 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 you're booked, log in to your guest guide for instructions on your home, beach rentals, and things to do on the Peninsula. All of our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### Things to do - Golf - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,280 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100200000/100195100/100195070/ccf4c4d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to "Oh Whale" beach rental! 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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 3184-275708 ## 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%7C29.46339%2C-94.63715&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AXfvWEOINJoQt62EMNU7Z77EF24=) Port Bolivar, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach \- 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal \- 47 min drive \- 33.0 km - Port of Galveston \- 47 min drive \- 33.4 km - Galveston Seawall \- 47 min drive \- 34.5 km - Galveston Island Beaches \- 52 min drive \- 39.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive - ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬19 min walk - ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬20 min walk - ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside.? ### What time is check-out at The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside.? ### Where is The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Showboat - a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 10 on Bayside. Reviews ## Reviews 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 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 5.0 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin H. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Vacay Not Far From Home Had a great time staying here Wednesday to Friday in June 2024\. Property was pretty much as advertised and slept us all comfortably. Condition of the property wasn't quite identical to the listing, but the property was more than adequate. Couple of issues with the property that we made the rental company aware of: Dining table was starting to fail, towel bar in master bath wasn't mounted well, and there was hole in the master bedroom wall. None of these issue hampered our stay that much; we made the owner aware and they communicated back and the hopes are they will be fixed for future renters. We loved the location and proximity to the beach and everything around it. Short golf cart ride to the beach. The mosquitoes were pretty bad, but wearing spray got us around that issue. Learned to bring a high-powered fan next time to combat that. We really liked staying here and would stay here again gladly. ##### Kevin H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lauren D. Jun 3, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Do not Book! We recently stayed at your property over the Memorial Day weekend (May 23–May 25), and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing due to several unacceptable conditions upon arrival and throughout the stay.The property was clearly not prepared for guests—it appeared lived-in, with used towels, unsanitary surfaces, and a general lack of cleanliness. In addition to this, we encountered the following serious issues: • Presence of bugs and mold throughout the home, creating an unhealthy environment. • No functioning air conditioning upon arrival, despite outdoor temperatures exceeding 90F. • Non-functioning lights in the downstairs area and a non-working fire pit on the balcony. • Dirty, crusted pans and cookware that were entirely unusable. • Broken ice machine, a refrigerator that smelled strongly of something sour, and a lack of basic toiletries, including empty or missing soap dispensers.While we appreciate that we were able to reach the property manager and that temporary window AC units were provided, as well as the offer of a refund if we vacated, we were unable to find alternative accommodations due to the high demand and inflated prices over the holiday weekend. As such, we had no reasonable option but to remain in uncomfortable and unsanitary conditions. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/854af68d-c741-41f3-adcf-74a04541c6f1-1748977575083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5a7b7ccc-3edf-47e4-937d-f454e8a50694-1748977580649.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/66a96998-0cd4-4dfd-8e6a-10235c3a6fa4-1748977582881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/62ade5a6-32ae-4092-a3c9-e200742e9529-1748977580366.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lauren D. 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