Title: The Drift Villa: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 6 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 # The Drift Villa: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 6 Holiday home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117130000/117122200/117122179/458a67cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117130000/117122200/117122179/d00c670f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117130000/117122200/117122179/335f28b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117130000/117122200/117122179/470af565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117130000/117122200/117122179/4241b743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Drift Villa: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 6 provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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. ### The Drift Villa: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 6 This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in the Villas at Rollover subdivision, is in the quiet area of Gilchrist. You'll love the upgraded finishes and the coastal feel of this lovely new home. At 900 square feet, The Drift Villa is perfect for small families, sleeping 6 comfortably. The primary bedroom features a queen bed with a television and ensuite bath. The second bedroom also features a queen with ensuite bath. A fun upstairs loft offers a full size bed. Other amenities include a fully stocked kitchen (with regular drip coffee pot), high speed internet, in-home washer and dryer, outdoor furniture, and an outdoor shower. Your little ones will enjoy the community pool and playground! Small dogs (under 35 pounds) allowed with pet fee. 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 ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Birdwatching 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104800000/104793100/104793075/24c5f128.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Villa with Upper Deck Views of the Gulf and Intercoastal Waterway. 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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 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 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. ### Property is also known as 2899-274402 ## 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%7C29.50204%2C-94.51984&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kuCs7cV7l1Uz6MwWvGvVsY7-dzI=) Gilchrist, Texas #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Gilchrist Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 56 min drive - 30.3 miles - Port of Galveston - 57 min drive - 30.5 miles - Galveston Seawall - 57 min drive - 31.2 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Beach Dreams - ‬7 min drive - ‪Down Under-Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Drift Villa: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 6 have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is The Drift Villa: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 6 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Drift Villa: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 6? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Drift Villa: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 6? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Drift Villa: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 6 located? > Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Crystal Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Gilchrist Beach. Stingaree Marina and High Island Beach 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 ## The Drift Villa: 2 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 6 Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff T. 7 Jul 2025 #### Nice and new Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Cabin was pretty new well decorated. Everything worked Will stay there again ! ##### Jeff T.