Title: Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views 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 # Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69275100/69275021/0ef1305e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69275100/69275021/0861e465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69275100/69275021/0607c457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69275100/69275021/58c56826.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69280000/69275100/69275021/80c29bb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101680 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - - Kitchen - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer ## 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. ### Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views The previous owner is a retired seafaring Commander who dropped anchor on Bolivar and rebuilt this modern retreat after Hurricane Ike destroyed their original beach home. The 360 degree ocean and bay water views remind him of his time at sea in the wheelhouse. We hope you enjoy those beautiful views as well. Sunrises over the Gulf of Mexico from your front porch and Sunsets over Rollover and Galveston Bays from the back porch or the lighted private pier are magnificent. There are redfish, trout, flounder, and crabs to be caught from the 150’ pier. Yachts, sailboats, kayaks, commercial tugs and barges frequent the Intracoastal Waterway just a few hundred yards off this private pier. It is only a short walk out the front of the house to the beach for surf fishing or to Rollover Pass for some of Texas’s best saltwater fishing. After swimming, sunbathing or shelling on the beach out front, use the outdoor shower and hit the spa/hot tub and deck area back at the retreat. Watch the sunset over the water and distant palms on one of the multiple decks. The free Ferry to Galveston Island is only a 20 minute drive away where you can enjoy the Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, The Strand, multiple restaurants, and other activities. The Commander’s Retreat is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, yet just a short drive if you want to hit Houston, Beaumont, or the casinos in Lake Charles which are just over 2 hours away. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,680 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78100000/78098400/78098370/f47b598a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🌊STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS 🎣 ON the WATER 🏝️NO NEIGHBORS ☀️PETS OK 🐾 Crystal Beach - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 256 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=78098370&PinnedHotelID=78098370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96460000/96452000/96451949/5236dc2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand Bolivar Peninsula - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 128 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=96451949&PinnedHotelID=96451949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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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Crystal Beach - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 58 reviews £275 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=76371826&PinnedHotelID=76371826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Pet fee required when bringing a pet ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Contact the host for questions ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Note from host: Contact the host for questions 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 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. ## 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%7C29.51268%2C-94.49356&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nOck5JPyvM8J2jFbmmR_b6YbiLA=) Bolivar Peninsula, TX #### What's nearby - Gilchrist Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 59 min drive - 32.1 miles - Port of Galveston - 59 min drive - 32.3 miles - Galveston Seawall - 60 min drive - 33.0 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk - ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬9 min walk - ‪Beach Dreams - ‬10 min drive - ‪Curtis jam session - ‬4 min walk - ‪Pimpin On Crystal Beach!! - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. High Island Beach and Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question