Title: Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108195100/108195009/3c097382.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108195100/108195009/d5168faf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108195100/108195009/480b5de4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108195100/108195009/a5d1d0a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108195100/108195009/d04e488b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91291 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking included ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat Beachfront cottage for sun and fun A garden, barbecues and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free cottage. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV. Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a bath. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Direct access to a private beach - Beach towels ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Free cot - Highchair ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17530000/17524800/17524731/fa8a8fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gulfway Motel & Restaurant High Island - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.6 Good 318 reviews £45 includes taxes & fees 18 Nov - 19 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=17524731&PinnedHotelID=17524731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113514700/113514663/dccef173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Beach: Home w/ Hot Tub & Deck in Gilchrist Port Bolivar - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=113514663&PinnedHotelID=113514663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98545300/98545207/5e01ffa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Gulf: Ocean-view Home in Crystal Beach! 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Gourment Kitchen Pets OK-Pelican Bay Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 441 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=24203862&PinnedHotelID=24203862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:00 AM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[apartment\] Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Free cots are available on request at the property ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - A pet fee will be charged - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat Hot Tub + Bay Views ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.50998,-94.4963&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mpcsDzhw_Q%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40SBOBQBQBQBODQBODQDOBQDODOFODQFMDQFMFQFMFOFOFMHMFOHMHMHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJKJIJKLKJIJKLGJILILIJGLILGLGLILGLELENGLELENELENELENCLCNENALCNCNANALCNAN%3FNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBNBL%40NDLBNBNDLDLDNDLDNDLFLDLDLHLFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHJFJJLHJJJJJHJJJJJJHJJJHLJJHLHLHLJLFLHLHLFNHLFLFNFNFNFNFLFPDLFPDNDNDNDPDNBPDNBPBNBPBPBPBN%40RBN%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPAPCNAPCPCPCNCRCNCNEPCPENEPENENENGPELGPGLGNGNGNGLGNILGNIJINGLKLILILIJKLIJKJILKJKJKJKHKJKJMHKHKHMHMHKFMHMHMFMFMFMFMDMFMFODMDODMDMDODOBMBOBMBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOAOAOCMCOCOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMEMIMGMGMIKIMGMIKIMIKIKIMKKKKIKKKKIKKMKKIKKMIKIMIMIMIMIOIKGOIMGOGMGOGMGQGMEQGMEQGOEOEOCQEOEQCQEOCOCSCOCQCQAQCOAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JcvnVaUAqPH4_iG_qV4V3alZ5Vs=) Port Bolivar, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Gilchrist Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 58 min drive - 31.9 miles - Port of Galveston - 59 min drive - 32.1 miles - Galveston Seawall - 59 min drive - 32.8 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk - ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬6 min walk - ‪Beach Dreams - ‬9 min drive - ‪Curtis jam session - ‬9 min walk - ‪Pimpin On Crystal Beach!! - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat? > Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Hot Tub + Bay Views: Beachfront Gilchrist Retreat located? > Nestled on the beach, this Port Bolivar cottage is just steps away from Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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