Title: Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88731209&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 Beachfront, with water park ## Photo gallery for Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 ![Outdoor dining - Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 (Gilchrist)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731300/88731209/109884c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 (Gilchrist)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731300/88731209/945a50bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 (Gilchrist)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731300/88731209/1b704ae6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 (Gilchrist)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731300/88731209/62dee7df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 (Gilchrist)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731300/88731209/b85666b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 provides amenities, such as a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 Lavender Rays is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house located in the quiet Gilchrist area. You will love this beachfront beauty with its stunning views. Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise while you drink your morning coffee on the large, partially covered deck - perfect for beach gazing and relaxing in the breeze! Enjoy the open living/dining/kitchen area with cozy seating and high speed internet for your devices. fully equipped kitchen for family meals. You will find modern appliances including a regular drip coffee maker, bar seating for four and dining table seating four (also great for game nights). For your convenience, this house has televisions in all rooms, and an on-site washer and dryer. With 1600 square feet, this house sleeps 12 comfortably. Two bedrooms each have a king bed and the two remaining bedrooms each have 2 queen beds. Plenty of room for all your friends, without using bunk beds! After your quick walk back from the beach, you can relax downstairs in the shade. You will love the outdoor sand shower and picnic table. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city as you relax and make memories in this peaceful area of the beach. This is a GREAT house for your family gathering! Cargo lift is not available for guest use. No pets are allowed. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age. The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies). ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70010000/70004800/70004790/32e12abe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cool Breeze - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Sleeps 10 - Beach front! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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. ### Property is also known as 2899-238900 ## 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%7C29.50684%2C-94.50281&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GYRlnTDqrgg_I5r_2ftYuyegqzs=) Gilchrist, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Gilchrist Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal \- 58 min drive \- 31.4 miles - Galveston Seawall \- 58 min drive \- 32.4 miles - Port of Galveston \- 59 min drive \- 31.7 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk - ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬7 min walk - ‪Curtis jam session - ‬20 min walk - ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬11 min walk - ‪Beach Dreams - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12? ### What time is check-in at Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12? ### What time is check-out at Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12? ### Where is Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lavender Rays: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 12 Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### chad L., livingston 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sandy bottoms This is a great property for a family. Excellent trip ! ##### chad L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda S. 10 Aug 2023 #### Family Vacation Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice home, with amazing views ##### Amanda S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Heath G. 14 Jul 2023 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay at the sandy bottom The property is in a great location beach access was great. ##### Heath G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula T. 31 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation 2023 Beautiful cabin. Very clean. Roomy. Great location. Needs a new BBQ grill but we brought our own. Would absolutely recommend this cabin ##### Paula T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Teresa D. 30 Jan 2023 Liked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Beach front location We enjoyed our stay but the house could’ve been cleaner. Furniture, ceiling fans, baseboards, etc haven’t been dusted/cleaned in quite a while. However Overall we had a good time ##### Teresa D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lynn M., Midlothian, Texas 12 Jan 2023 #### Beautiful View Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great location. The house is very roomy with lots of hot water. Bring binoculars. The maintenance guy was great, fixed our issues and told us where to eat. A couple of warnings: 1\. they do NOT provide toilet paper, or any linens. 2\. bring a fly swatter, the mosquitoes are horrible. 3\. there are no spices, and no laundry detergent. and finally 4\. you are 10 miles to the closest retail establishment, including restaurants. ##### Lynn M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jenn H. 14 Apr 2023 #### Great Family House - Great Location! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you want to be in the middle of a more populated, busy area, this is not your house. Located perfectly away from the hustle-bustle of Crystal Beach, this front-row beach house had plenty of quiet privacy and beach views with no interruptions. The house has direct access to the beach via a path through the dunes. Having grown up with a beach cabin on Bolivar, we were a little nervous about being so close to the old pass, but it has now been filled in and once we arrived, we realized there was no reason for concern. The house is spacious and well designed, with the main bedroom on one side and secondary bedroooms on the other. We had 6 teenagers with us and there was plenty of room to spread out so everyone had space. The large, and partially covered deck on the front provided hours of beach gazing in the breeze. The house was clean and comfortable and well equipped. Swedes was quick to answer calls and questions and helped us out by replacing the rusted, unusable BBQ grill with a new one. We would definitely consider staying here again - it was a great value for the price! ##### Jenn H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis P. 14 Apr 2023 #### Fun at the Beach Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The entire experience was great. Good communication from the property management. Great location, easy access to the beach. ##### Dennis P. ---