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Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly

Beachfront vacation home near Crystal Beach

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A wooden deck with colorful chairs overlooking a beach at sunset.
A row of colorful beach cottages with wooden decks and a grassy foreground.
A wooden deck structure with a staircase leading to a balcony.
A beachside property with a wooden pier, beach access, and ocean views.
A spacious living room with a black leather sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a view of the kitchen and dining area through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gilchrist,, TX
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Bolivar Beaches
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Port Bolivar vacation home, you'll find Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gilchrist Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • High Island Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Stingaree Marina - 20 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 41 min drive - 24.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gulfway Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Macho's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly

Welcome to "MoonStone" by Bolivar Vacations! This stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath beachfront home offers breathtaking panoramic Gulf views and private beach access. Located in the quiet Gilchrist area, "MoonStone" features brand-new furniture, vaulted ceilings, and a brand-new hot tub on the deck. It stands out as a premier choice among Bolivar Vacation Rentals for those seeking the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation.

Experience the beauty of beachfront living with easy access to the sand and surf. "MoonStone" is an exceptional option for those seeking high-quality Bolivar Peninsula Rentals with all the comforts of home and unmatched coastal scenery.

THE SPACE
"MoonStone" comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests across three spacious bedrooms. The layout includes a Master Suite with a king-sized bed and private bathroom, a second king bedroom, and an extra-large third bedroom with two queen beds that can double as a game room for kids. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen features all-new stainless steel appliances, pots, pans, and everything needed for a chef-style meal.

The inviting living room boasts vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace, perfect for cool coastal evenings. With two modern bathrooms and all-new furniture throughout, your group will enjoy a stylish and comfortable stay. This pet-friendly home is a true gem among Bolivar Beach House Rentals, offering privacy and luxury in equal measure.

GETTING AROUND
The outdoor space is designed for the ultimate beach experience. Soak in the brand-new hot tub while enjoying gorgeous ocean views from the expansive deck. For those who love outdoor cooking, a smoker is available for grilling your favorite meals. With direct beachfront access, you are just steps away from the waves and the peaceful shores of the Texas coast.

This property is perfectly situated for enjoying all the Bolivar Peninsula has to offer, providing an excellent base for your coastal explorations. It is a top choice for Port Bolivar Vacation Rentals and those looking for a serene escape with easy access to the sand.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE & BOOKING
The minimum age to book this property is 25 years old. We do not accept reservations from individuals under 25. A valid ID may be required at check-in to verify age compliance.

Book now and secure your unforgettable Casago Bolivar Vacations getaway to the Texas coast!

Pet-Friendly: 2 dog limit (fees apply).

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Moonstone Ocean Front 3 BR 2 Bth Gourmet Kitchen Awesome Deck
Moonstone Ocean Front! 3 BR 2 Bth Gourmet Kitchen Awesome Deck
Moonstone Ocean Front 3 BR 2 Bth Gourmet Kitchen Awesome Deck
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Moonstone Ocean Front! 3 BR 2 Bth Gourmet Kitchen Awesome Deck

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 10.1 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 215 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beach viewing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Positives: Nice view and beachfront rooms were all clean. ---- NEGATIVES: There was a dead possum right on the path to the beach as you step off the back patio from the house. The kitchen faucet was leaking upon arrival. So we had to turn off the shut-offs under the sink. Also, the propane grill's ignitor is not working, forcing us to take off all the grates and use a lighter to cook steaks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tyna K.

Excellent - 5 Stars

Great place right on beach! Absolutely loved the property. House and hot tub was very clean and had everything that we needed. We will be back to stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent rental and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carol P.

Moonstone

The home and location are beautiful. The weather was cool so the fireplace was enjoyable However, we had trouble checking in, the keypads did not work and the tvs also did not work.
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelby F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful house, very clean, and we loved relaxing in the hot tub with it facing the beach. 5 out of 5 on the house itself! The parking was limited so if you have bigger vehicles, a boat, or an ATV be aware it will be very tight when parking. We have a Yukon and a lifted Denali truck that was not able to fit under the house. The neighbors made a complaint but they were the ones partying loudly until 3am all weekend long. The owner of that house was very nice, apologized since we were barely over the property line, helped us pull our trailer under the house, and told us this happens almost every time a new person stays here. He plans to build a fence down his property line soon. This was no fault of either owner just a heads up if you plan to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Excellent stay!!

We enjoy an occasional trip to Crystal Beach a couple times a year. This was our first visit in April and first time at Moonstone property. What a great place! The house was clean and the views from the deck overlooking the ocean, watching the waves and sunsets were beautiful. We relaxed in the hot tub, walked the beach every day and slept great at night in the very comfortable bed! We appreciated the fact that we didn’t see one mosquito, gnat, or even a fly the entire time we were there! We enjoyed coffee on the deck every morning. The house had plenty of space for larger groups, and a wonderful island kitchen. We didn’t use the grill, since we wanted a break from cooking and wanted to enjoy places on the peninsula to eat, so can’t speak to that but appreciated it was available if we wanted to use it. The kitchen had everything needed if we did want to stay in and cook. The water pressure in the shower was a little low but the water was plenty hot and it didn’t affect our stay at all. Will definitely book again. Access to the beach was great. and the outdoor shower was perfect when we came back up from the beach so we could rinse off. We didn’t need to contact the hosts for anything, the check in process was easy. They sent friendly emails or messages with everything we needed to know and offered to answer questions or assist with anything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to another trip !! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin A.

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

Great Beach Front Stay

We had a great stay. The house was clean, tidy and cute - decorated in a beach motif - with plenty of room for my hubby, me and our small dog. It’s in a wonderful location, right on the water. A colorful table-and-chairs set and lounge chairs on the large gated porch made a perfect location to enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and the sound of the waves. It’s one of the few properties we found with a hot tub, which is right on the porch overlooking the beach.I would caution that you check the hot tub before entering it, though, as for us it was way over-chlorinated to the point that it bleached out my husband’s swim trunks. If you have small children, note that the windows have no safety measures in place to prevent a child from falling out, which could be an issue since, like all the houses in the area, it’s on pillars.There were a few minor issues, one of which was remedied very promptly after notifying the host.Make sure you check carefully before you leave the property that you have everything of value to you, since there is a convenience fee plus shipping to have it sent back to you.All in all we enjoyed a quiet, relaxing stay in the off season at this cute beach house and would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie H.

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

Peaceful, lovely beach house

We had a wonderful time! Many thanks to home owner and property management company for allowing us to stay at your home. Lovely beach house. Extremely clean. Nice decor. Peaceful area of the beach. Comfortable master bed. AC worked well. Well-stocked for our needs. No significant issues. George, Property Manager, was kind and helpful. We look forward to returning. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Great place to stay with a couple of caveats

We really enjoyed our stay at Moonstone. The home is nicely appointed and very comfortable. Our dog Ziggy loved sitting out on the deck and watching the beach walkers stroll by. There are a couple of minor caveats that others should understand. The first is there really isn't an easy place to walk a dog. The house is surrounded by sand and there is no sidewalk or bike path along the highway. Our little dog has longer hair and we always try to keep him out of the sand. The second is both a plus and a potential minus. The home is located away from the main area of the island which means that it is a 10-15 minute drive to restaurants and groceries. That being said, it is also quiet with less traffic. All in all a very nice and relaxing place to stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grammy A.

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

Great stay

We had a very quiet and peaceful stay. Enjoyed having our dogs at the beach with us. The house was great, very clean and comfortable. The water pressure was low, but otherwise no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pascagoulagirl68

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

Moonstone

We loved staying at this beach front property! We cant wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great Beach Stay

Since this was our first stay at this beach we had no idea how difficult the stairs would be for us. If this home had a lift our stay would have been perfect. The listing was clear so no fault of the property. The home was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in every other respect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

treva f.

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

Had a wonderful stay , beautiful home and view. Will be returning.

The home and view was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

A Serene weekend with Grandchildren

Grandmother and three grandchildren (11,10 & 7) Enjoying a coastal getaway before school resumes We shelled and star gazed. Our cabin was beach front quiet and just perfet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Greg m.

Good but not great

The house itself is roomy and has some great features. We enjoyed the amenities, such as the towels provided, fully stocked kitchen, and board games. Unfortunately, we had to battle flies from the moment we stepped in the door till we left. The noise from the road was not ideal neither was the lack of yard space under the house. Parking under the house was difficult due to the poles being so close together.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naciye Hafsa C.

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

Great!

We had a fantastic stay at this property! The house was immaculate and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and pleasant experience throughout our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Moonstone At Crystal Beach, Texas

We have stayed at Moonstone 5-6 times. So glad the new owners share their beach house with us. Perfect location to the beach. We enjoy the beach, then come back to the house. We enjoy cooking in their kitchen. Playing games at the big island, which seats eight people. The house is always clean, yard mowed. Beds are very comfortable. The sunrise is the best from the deck. I can't say enough about this place. My best friends always look forward to this trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

The Moonstone

The house was beautiful and in a sweet spot. We had the beach to ourselves. My family and I really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

william b.

Wonderful for the 4th time

We love this house. We will rent it again . You can check these reviews same time next year for the 5th time. ITS THAT GOOD !!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Beach and birding

The house was great! Loved the kitchen and porch. Comfortable bed! Great view of beach, lovely watching the pelicans and dolphins. The area didn’t have much to offer in ways of restaurants or shops. We went to the area to go birding, so it was close to a lot of the bird sanctuaries.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

Amazing house.

This is our second time renting with y'all but first time in the moonstone. It was perfect for our family. The water is right there so when one kid would get tired mom could take them up to the house and dad can stay with the others. The house is very pretty and clean. The house had everything we needed. We will be back again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April R.

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

Spring Break 24

Our Spring Break is week before the rest of area which meant most things closed. BUT, it did not matter as we got the jackpot on locations. I lived on the porch. Kids loved the beach even in the fog and cold. Thanks for a great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Great Getaway

Beachfront home with access to beach. Bedrooms were nice size for the home and we liked the open floor plan of kitchen and spacious living room. Clean - all good and we enjoyed our time. Very few people on the beach so it was great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a lovely time at MoonStone! The location is amazing, right on the beach! It was absolutely beautiful and the home has everything you need. Property Managers were super responsive. Will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

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