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Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views

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A wooden deck with a hot tub and a view of the water. - Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views (Bolivar Peninsula)
A covered outdoor area with a wooden staircase leading to a higher level. - Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views (Bolivar Peninsula)
A two-story house with a balcony and a staircase leading to the second floor. - Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views (Bolivar Peninsula)
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the backyard. - Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views (Bolivar Peninsula)
A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a modern chandelier. - Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views (Bolivar Peninsula)
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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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.

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About the area

Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Pink Dolphin Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. With kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, a river, and a large water tower.
    Crystal Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gilchrist Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • High Island Beach
    10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary
    16 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Port Bolivar Beaches
    39 min drive - 23.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill
    9 min walk
  • Jayla’s Bar & Grill
    8 min walk
  • Beach Dreams
    10 min drive
  • Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro
    4 min walk

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).

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Reviews

Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay. We loved the private pier to fish off of and were able to catch a lot of fish. The kitchen was great and we enjoyed some family dinners together. Plenty of seating inside and outside for your family. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for bay and gulf views

Excellent location for a family stay. Kids loved crabbing from the pier and the adults loved the hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House!

Everything we needed to enjoy our stay and the house was well kept!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

Great house, close to beach and Bay. Fishing, beachin' and relaxation. Great stay, we would definitely book this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fishing

The house was in an excellent location and very comfortable for our family. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!!

Property was very cozy especially since the temps were close to 100 degrees.. fishing from the pier turned out better than i expected caught several fish.. will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Get away

Beautiful home, hubby was happy with the Reds he caught off the private pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We have rented this property several times and have never been disappointed. Sunset over the bay, never disappoints! We love to fish and crab, and throw cast nets from the private pier. Easy to find and good parking we always wish we could stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Just me and my husband this time. So very relaxing. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Vacation 2023

Stayed for a week and family loved the house. The house has everything for your stay. The fishing wasn’t too great due to low tide but the kids still had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a good time

I keep going back to this house. Great views of bay and gulf. John is always very accommodating. Thanks for sharing your property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harold

Great property. Just as pictured and described. The house was clean and accommodating. Communication with the listing agent was great as well. Just a short walk across the street to the beach added to a relaxing getaway. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach trip

The property was absolutely beautiful! Waking up to the view everyday was amazing! The master bed is liking sleeping on a cloud! They have all the dishes you need, multiple tvs, grills, fire pit, big dinner table and comfy living room! We all really enjoyed our stay and can not wait to stay again! The only downside was all the bugs at night but there not much that can be done about that and it is nothing against the property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Trip

House was wonderful! Jon was wonderful to communicate with. The house is huge. Quiet area. We were able to fish off the pier at night and at the beach during the day. Will for sure return next summer if not before.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly Relaxing!

Incredible place. Amazing views. Close enough to find things to do but far enough to be able to relax in peace. Sitting in the hot tub at night listening to the waves was so peaceful. The layout of the house was perfect for the 4 of us allowing each kid to have their own space to get away if they wanted. The living room was spacious enough for us all to enjoy together. Highly recommend this property. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short and to the point

Overall it was a nice trip caught fish and crab off the deck, that was the goal. Beds slept comfortably (we did not use pullout), house stayed cool, it was close to the beach. We didn’t get to swim much, lots of jelly fish this time but that has nothing to do with host. He was friendly and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a Fantastic Time

This is really a great property. Beautiful bay house with great fishing and a very nice and responsive owner in Jon. Jon did his absolute best to help me out with any questions that I had during my stay. The fishing off the back pier was quite good. I used fresh dead shrimp on a 2/0 hook under a poppin' cork and in the evenings it was almost constant bites from a variety of species including redfish, black drum, saltwater catfish, a croaker I believe, and I even hooked a stingray but luckily it got off. 5 out of 5 stars was my experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, great host.

A hurricane hit the area 4 days before we were to check in. The host stayed in contact and kept me up to date on the electrical situation and even offerd to let us cancel. But we had this planned for a year. He let me know electricity was restored the morning of and the home was clean and ready for us when we arrived. The hottub which was the big draw worked perfectly and my sister and all our kids had a blast. I can not thank you enough. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

annual beach weekend

I contacted the host to let him know we had found a couple problems with the cleanliness of the house and a broken step on deck. There was missing railing on the front deck, the hot tub was not heating. He came several times to work on the hot tub, finally fixing it on the last day, He did not address any other issues. He told me several times he would give us a discount because of the hot tub problems but as of today, one week after we left, he has not carried through with a discount. The location of the house was great with views of the beach and the bay but overall the house needs some work and cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! The hot tub was awesome, the view was awesome, the fishing pier was awesome! We stayed here for Fourth of July weekend and it was fabulous! Plenty of seating and very spacious! The couches were comfortable - so many vacation rentals do not have comfortable seating, so that is one of my litmus tests lol - the place was clean and it was a fantastic getaway for us and our kids and grandkids. The price is unbeatable for what you get here - book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house! The host was super sweet and helpful! Only complaint we had some the sinks and baths/showers had a draining problem so doing dishes was a task with having to wait for the water to drain before we could wash more, and showers had to be quick so the tub didn’t feel up other than that would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for in and out birding expeditions. The pier is a lovely spot for evening. Back deck with a great view of the ocean. House clean and well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had plumbing issues
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach property! Fishing and crabbing off the dock was so much fun! Love that it was a private dock. Very clean property. Hot tub was a nice bonus! Bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean. Everything that we were hoping for and more! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026