Title: The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95235416&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and Holiday home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and ![Beach - The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and (Bolivar Peninsula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95240000/95235500/95235416/9152f6ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and (Bolivar Peninsula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95240000/95235500/95235416/1dbd73ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![9 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and (Bolivar Peninsula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95240000/95235500/95235416/66a3238d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sports court - The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and (Bolivar Peninsula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95240000/95235500/95235416/5608b4e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and (Bolivar Peninsula)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95240000/95235500/95235416/587b0d5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar, Texas, The Zoo is a perfect haven for entertaining and family reunions. With spacious living areas, tastefully furnished with Smart TV’s throughout and quartz countertop appliances. Enjoy outdoor activities like pickle ball or tabletop Jenga on the large upper deck. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 271925 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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 Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and 7 Bedrooms with 2 Bonus Bunkroom (16 beds) - 5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 27 A TXBeachVacation.com home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and corporate outings. We are located in Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar, Texas. Two homes (Hippo Hut and Gator Getaway) are side by side with a walkover connecting them. The homes together sleep 27\. Both homes feature oversized fully stocked, large breakfast bar with seating for four, dining area have seating for ten. Living areas are spacious and tastefully furnished, Smart TV’s throughout, quartz countertop and stainless-steel appliances. HIPPO HUT Master bedroom had a King size bed, built in shelves in the closet and 65” Smart TV. Bedroom 2 has a Queen size bed, built in shelves in the closet and a 65” Smart TV. Bedroom 3 has Twin size bunk bed with trundle/hide away bed and a Full-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet. This room has a 55” Smart TV Bonus bunk room has two twin size beds. Two Full Baths (Master has huge walk-in shower, second bath tub/shower combo). GATOR GETAWAY The master bedroom has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV. Bedroom 2 also has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV. Bedroom 3 features a queen-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet. Bedroom 4 has a full-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet. Bonus bunk room has a full-size built-in bunk bed. Three full bathrooms. (Master bathroom has a large walk-in shower, second bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the third bathroom has a shower/tub combo). Features: Flat screen Smart TV’s, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, washer/dryer, towels/linens, central AC/heat, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove, toaster oven, blender, full size coffee pot, single serve units and hair dryers. Outdoor Features:Pickle ball, 4 Square Volleyball, Tabletop Jenga, Ladders, Horseshoe, Corn Hole, beach toys and Charcoal Grills, Large oversize upper deck with table and chairs up/downstairs. Items we Provide: Limited amounts of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, trash can liners towels and linens. Items you may want to bring:Personal hygiene products, beach towels, sunblock/aloe vera, mosquito spray, umbrella/canopy, beach chairs, beach toys. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 9 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 7.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Table tennis ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,925 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74429900/74429809/7dec1699.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEACHFRONT - 4 BEDROOM + STUDIO - 4 BATH - SLEEPS 23 Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=74429809&PinnedHotelID=74429809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59660000/59659500/59659402/9f9c8f59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seanutt: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 22 Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=59659402&PinnedHotelID=59659402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96337700/96337684/fdd29283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Texas Music House: 6 BR, 6 BA House in Crystal Beach , Sleeps 22 Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=96337684&PinnedHotelID=96337684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73510000/73506300/73506209/3843192e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Beachfront Home w/ 3 Decks + Patio, Large Bedrooms & Chef's Kitchen West End - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=73506209&PinnedHotelID=73506209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74740000/74734600/74734505/3d8d40fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hakuna Matata: 6 BR, 4 BA House in Crystal Beach, Sleeps 30 Crystal Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=74734505&PinnedHotelID=74734505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120260000/120259800/120259770/a7a744df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BeachfrontHeatedPool!HotTub!Weddings!EventParking!Sleep24!Pets!Starlink!PuttPutt Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=120259770&PinnedHotelID=120259770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83470000/83470000/83469996/02eb9259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### An oceanfront 4-bedroom 3.5 bath home great for vacations & small wedding venue! 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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 indicated that 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 534754 ## 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%7C29.41361%2C-94.70521&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NKUINxWmVdEKmuy5v192URhag6k=) Bolivar Peninsula, TX #### What's nearby - Crystal Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal \- 40 min drive \- 13.7 miles - Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier \- 41 min drive \- 14.4 miles - Galveston Seawall \- 41 min drive \- 14.6 miles - Port of Galveston \- 42 min drive \- 13.9 miles #### Getting around - Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 88 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive - ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬7 min drive - ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬8 min drive - ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪La Playita - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and? ### What time is check-in at The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and? ### What time is check-out at The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and? ### Where is The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### david z. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for large group Great location. Was one of few places available for the whole family (24). Very clean and well supplied and lots of things to do outside. Was worried about the littles going back and forth between the houses upstairs but the porches and walkover were very safe. If you are part of a large group, this place is hard to beat ##### david z. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber G. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friendcation 2025 We enjoyed the stay, we had so much room for all of the kids, was safe and the kids where able to go to house to house easily. The only downside is the mosquitoes are terrible at night and not able to sit outside for long. Having bug zappers upstairs would be awesome. We donplan to book there again! So much extra stuff at the home to use as well really helped everything run smoothly. ##### Amber G. 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