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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
TV
Exterior
On the beach

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Gulf-front home with great amenities, short walk to the beach

Shore Thing

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This spectacular home is perfect for your next retreat to Port Bolivar! The amazing decor, cozy furniture, and grand layout will make your stay feel easy, comfortable, and reminiscent of home. Relax on the furnished deck as you admire the mesmerizing views of Crystal Beach, or enjoy a barbecue picnic with the family after a fun-filled day in the sand.

Located a short walk from the beach, this home is conveniently close to State Highway 87 for easy access to shops, restaurants, and attractions. Just around the corner, the whole family can enjoy seasonal thrills at the Fun Spot Water Slide. The ferry port connecting to the historic city of Galveston is only 12 miles away as well.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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On the beach

STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS ~ ON WATER ~ NO NEIGHBORS ~ 6 STEPS TO BEACH!!!

Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (228)
STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS ~ ON WATER ~ NO NEIGHBORS ~ 6 STEPS TO BEACH!!!

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
31604

About the area

Map
Port Bolivar, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk
  • East Beach - 40 min drive
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 41 min drive
  • Galveston Seawall - 42 min drive
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jose's Cantina Cajun Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads IceHouse & GRILL - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Playita Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Beach Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Gulf-front home with great amenities, short walk to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Gulf-front home with great amenities, short walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Gulf-front home with great amenities, short walk to the beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Gulf-front home with great amenities, short walk to the beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Bolivar vacation home is just steps from Crystal Beach and Bolivar Peninsula. Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Beautiful Gulf-front home with great amenities, short walk to the beach Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 55 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michelle B.

Travelers
Main bathtub will not hold water. Had trouble getting hot water in bathrooms/ showers. Had to go get cleaning supplies and clean deck and windows. House was clean. Need some caulking around crown molding in the master bedroom. Could use a good pressure washing. Refrigerator had a smell .
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Robyn H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
60th Birthday Celebration
Property manager is very nice and very helpful. Kitchen appliances were filthy. Fire place is wood burning with firewood not provided was advertised as gas. Hot water did not work in master or upstairs bath. The house is very spacious, perfect location to beach. I would rent again hoping the above issues would be solved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ash C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
Absolutely beautiful! It rained most of the time so we were in the house. Very comfortable, clean, lots of room. Plenty of kitchen pots, pans, cookie sheets, utensils. We caught up on our laundry beings it was raining. Short walk to the beach. Beautiful view of the Gulf. I’d recommend this to anyone family or group that wants to spacious house next to the Ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's Weekend
Wonderful time in a beautiful home with great friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

melanie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend
Great stay overall and will be renting again!!! Only hiccup I found was I would have liked for the request for early check-in/late check-out to be answered instead of a generic text response which didn’t answer my questions. But great place to stay!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

M J., Dallas

Disliked: Cleanliness
ALIVE & DEAD ROACHES/FILTHY HOUSE!,RUDE MANAGER!!
I’ve already done this review with Vacasa! I am EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED in Vrbo AND Vacasa! I emailed both companies BEFORE Booking to address the issues brought up by past guests about the cleanliness of the place and I was ASSURED that the issues had been resolved! They WERE NOT!! There were roaches, ALL the sitting furniture was STAINED/SOILED/DIRTY, there was dripping condensation on top of children’s heads due to a Vent placed right over the upstairs Toilet, the Liner on the shower curtain was FILTHY AND FULL OF MILDEW, the house needs a new paint coating-especially around doors that look MOLDY and baseboards around the house , walls were soiled with what looks like FECES, dead roaches found in laundry room, livingroom and pantry,the kitchen DRAWERS/CABINETS/UTENSILS WERE FILTHY and HALF washed, there were wet paper towels in the kitchen sink that appeared to have been used to wipe the counter top(GROSS),carpet was STAINED AND FILTHY!! I called the Property Manager to address the issues, ones that I had already previously sent emails about after reading all the NEGATIVE REVIEWS about the house NOT being clean and SHE got upset,started YELLING at me when I questioned why the past guest issues were NOT resolved and she HUNG UP IN MY FACE!!!! The place was NOT clean!! We were only given TWO towels per bathroom even tho there were 9 people We went to the Dollar General to buy more towels and essentials!! There was a big hole over the bed in the Master Bedrm. Carpet FILTHY
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great friends getaway!
We loved this house. It is big and spacious and beautiful! The view is amazing and a short walk to a pretty quiet beach. Big porch to sit and relax after a Long Beach day. The house had everything we needed. Will definitely have to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Stormy J.

Hot bedrooms, 1million $ property, $150k house.
The rooms are hot! Our friend had to sleep in his truck because it was so hot in the rooms. We have rented tons of homes and this was the worst so far! The owner claimed that her "million dollar house" needed maintenance after we checked in. It is not a million dollar house. It is a $150k house with a million dollar property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Christel G., Lake Charles, LA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is the only plus
I loved the location of this rental but I’m sad to say that was about it. On arrival the only access door was stuck. After prolonged communication with the property manager, during which I had to prove I couldn’t get in with video, they finally sent someone to help me. He had a struggle to get in as well and immediately began “fixing” the issue. It never was truly fixed, he just ended up showing me the “trick” to make it work. This should have been my sign. From there, the shower was full of mold. The floor was filthy. There was barely any hot water and the bed was basically a rock. All of these could easily be fixed with some attention. I truly wanted to love this home- the location is perfection!! But sadly, it wasn’t even close to being worth the money!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Courtney G.

My stay
Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Brooke V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
JUST a spacious house with an amazing view.
The space of this house is great and the view is amazing but that is all. The house is in need of TLC and was not clean. In regards to the condition of the house, the keyless entry pad was still not working, a light fixture was missing above the downstairs bathroom sink leaving a lightbulb exposed and the house could use multiple interior paint touchups. For the amount of money we paid, these should not be an issue. In regards to the cleanliness, where do I start? Trash in the kitchen trashcan, an empty paper towel roll on the holder, no ice in the ice maker, old coffee grounds in the coffee maker & pet hair on the floors, living room couches and deck furniture. I seriously felt like I was vacationing with the dirty presence of the previous tenants. Days prior to checkin, I addressed the cleanliness of the house with Gina the property manager and she stated "This is a million dollar home in a gated community on the beach. It is also a rental. There are no major issues with this house." This unfortunately was not true!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Margie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely house hazardous walkover
The house was lovely, and we did enjoy our stay even though we had some problems.. The main problem with the house was the condensation dripping from the vent in the ceiling above the bed.. There was a comforter in the dryer when we arrived that had sand in the folds of the material. I placed it on a shelf in the laundry room and left it there. The wooden stools were sticky when we arrived and would not come clean when wiped down. The location on the other hand was a different story. The walk to the beach is quite long for young children and older adults. Therefore, we rented a golf cart that we had to pay $600 to repair after the bolt on the front wheel broke while trying to drive through the sand to get to the beach and back to the house. Someone else had a cart that became stuck in the sand and broke in the same way. The walkway had obviously been hit with something that left broken boards on the side. The morning we left we saw two men taking boards to repair the walkway and level out the soft sand. Unfortunately, too late to have helped us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michelle H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
I’d give zero stars if I could
I am not one to write bad reviews, honestly this may be my very first. If previous reviews are read on this property, I’d say the negative reviews are putting this property nicely. We rented this property with low expectations based on the reviews but were hopeful that based on management responses that the issues would be rectified. If I could submit pictures of the condition this house was in to help people better understand, I would (I did email several to Vacasa). The house goes far beyond being dirty. The house didn’t appear to be cleaned (which would contradict management responses of switching cleaning companies). I understand this is a peak time of year to visit this property but I don’t understand why you get charged a cleaning fee when it didn’t appear to be cleaned? We saw: Blood spots on the floor What appeared to be feces on upstairs toilet seat Ceiling leaking on three spots Mold/mildew all over vents Walls dinged up and almost all walls had substances on them Carpet was very stained in many spots Master shower hardware was falling apart Two bedroom doors couldn’t be closed without a struggle because the door frames are detaching from the wall furniture stained Floors dirty I would never stay in this property again. I had tried reaching out to the property manager three weeks before our reservation, I made three attempts and did not get a response. I was on the phone with Vacasa the minute we walked into this property. Vacasa was helpful but the actual property manager has not been. This house COULD be spectacular as it is described in the description but it lacks basic upkeep and basic cleaning therefore many things are falling apart, unfortunately. I hope this reviews helps someone. I was weary booking this property based on previous reviews but this house even fell below what I was expecting. The property manager clearly has not held up to the responses they’ve given for the poor reviews of making any changes. I feel misled by this property description entirely and I’m very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Yvette A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House but needs work
One of the A/C units did not work, so the Master bedroom and bath was hot, even with the fans on. The key provided only opened the front door. We could not get the stairs from the ground to the house open, so we had to go all the way around. This made loading and unloading the cars difficult. Upstairs bedroom closet was locked and my quests had to lay their hanging clothes on the floor, not good. The ice maker was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jack R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the Best Stay
ONE A/C UNIT DID NOT WORK. We were very lucky to have cool days to barely get by or we would have had to leave. Finding A WADDED PAIR OF SOCKS IN THE BEDSHEETS is a real bummer. Were lucky to find an Allen wrench to repair the DOORKNOB THAT FELL OFF. Property manager promised a credit to compensate for A/C issues but STILL WAITING TO HERE ANY FOLLOWUP ON THAT PROMISE. Otherwise house is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

florence f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break get away
Beautiful view. My family enjoyed it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
January getaway
Pretty smooth process.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry P., Ooltawah

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick get away
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. It was well appointed with everything we needed to make our meals. The proximity to the beach was perfect. We took miles of walks on the quiet beach. We were able to sit on the balcony to enjoy sunrises and sunsets while listening to the surf. We also enjoyed the fact that we could ride our bikes safely in the gated community. There is plenty of room to spread out. This would be a great place for family gatherings. We highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Lincoln, NE

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil retreat
We very much enjoyed our stay at this house. The view of the Gulf is unobstructed. The boardwalk to the beach is just one house down. With COVID on going, we brought all our own food and the kitchen and grill provided everything we needed to prepare our meals. The house had a great outdoor space. There is room between the houses here unlike some beach house locations where it is one house on top of another. We really liked that aspect. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, house is nice but could use just a little maintenance.
House is in a great location, one house away from beach access. Had to have front door fixed as it was sticking so badly the door handle fell apart. Ice maker was still not working per other reviews. The property was clean and nicely decorated but we were occasionally graced with a friendly cockroach throughout the stay....this is Texas though, they are everywhere. The one air conditioner unit would buzz loudly when it would shut off every half hour to hour. It was next to two of the bedrooms being used and could be heard from inside. Maintenance said they would call the main office and let them know. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, the margarita maker was a nice touch. There was a charcoal grill. The furniture on the deck was great. Fyi there is NO closet space in the master or the other bedroom with the attached bath!?? The owners had them all locked so hopefully you don't like to hang your clothes. Overall for the price we paid it was a great house. Not sure I would pay the higher a night summer prices without some closer attention to detail to the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We loved our stay here. Plenty of room to spread out, and such a well stocked house. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
great girls weekend
5 girls had a great stay at Shore Thing!! Easy access to beach, early coffee mornings on patio overlooking the water and fully stocked home made it a great weekend getaway. Only downside mentioned already is the outdoor grill--needs deep, deep cleaning and the property would benefit from much easier to use gas grill...we had to cook steaks inside due to the hassle using that grill would've been
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Michelle C., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed this private beach getaway
We really enjoyed our week at Shore Thing. We found the property freshly cleaned and the location was just what we wanted for a getaway. Quiet & in a gated community. The beds were comfortable and the towels fluffy and fresh. The only small issues we had were the ice maker doesn’t work, the freezer takes a long time to freeze cube trays, and one of the bathroom sink drains was slow to drain. We think this house had the nicest natural light due to the huge windows. Easy beach access. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Talia I.

Great location
The house is nice overall, location is amazing, there are just a few things I would have known prior to staying. For the price paid it just seems like these would be items that would not be an issue...we stay in VRBO homes all the time and haven't had these types of problems. Minor problems, but things that caused hiccups in our stay nonetheless. Thankfully the view and the back patio made up for the problems. I would stay here again if the below items were fixed. -Ice machine does not work on fridge... had to drive back and forth to the store for ice in a home this pricey to rent should be a non-issue. That and I see now that it has been mentioned several times before in reviews, so it seems like the owners would just fix it. -Dishwasher did not work. Annoying when there are 6 people staying in the home to wash dishes for. -Very few towels in the home - bring your own. -Also not enough trash bags provided...bring your own of those, too. -Several broken items needed maintenance: towel rack broken off wall in bathroom, broken doorknob on a bedroom, broken end table in a bedroom (actually fell on someone's foot while we were there) -Couches in living room were pretty dirty and gross
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020