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Beachfront | Hot Tub, Gulf Views & Pet-Friendly

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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 of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪61 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 Gilchrist Beach and Crystal 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
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 58 min drive - 31.9 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 61 min drive - 33.7 miles
  • East Beach - 61 min drive - 33.5 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
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

  • 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
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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. 182 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 210 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent rental and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shelby F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Robin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cherie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Grammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

pascagoulagirl68

Liked: Cleanliness

Moonstone

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

treva f.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie H., Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Naciye Hafsa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

April R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

MRMTX O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just the best

We had the beach to ourselves and no one around us. Place was just as pictured and spotless. We will return. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views beautiful house

Stayed for Thanksgiving. We had a blast. The house had everything we needed. We hope to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Moonstone

Hi. This is the second time we have stayed in Moonstone. The property is on a quiet end of the beach and far less crowded. We had a couple of glitches while there (gas grill didn't have gas) and previous renters have scratched the poor floors with the kitchen stools. However, those were minor issues that did not effect our ability to relax and enjoy ourselves. The next door neighbors caught two great big red fish. So, if you want to surf fish, this is the place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

Great location right on the beach with very little traffic. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Definitely recommend and will stay again. Our only issue was the TV in the living room locking up constantly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Everything was lovely. The house was so incredibly clean and the kitchen was well equipt. Beach access was GREAT!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick weekend getaway

What a super cute beach cabin right on the water. The location couldn't be better, literally just a few steps from the beach. The home was well maintained and had tons of kitchen supplies. The only thing I can recommend is to bring some extra towels and all your shampoo / body wash items. We were super please and highly recommend this unit to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house with a great location

We really loved this property. The rooms were huge. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. Even laundry pods! Beds were comfy. Walk right on to the beach. We had our teenage boys and my 71 year old mother and all enjoyed. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

3rd time! Love staying at Moonstone!

Very clean. Very nice property
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay..Coming back

Really had a great time staying here. The weather was perfect. A few things to know, in advance..It is a great place to spend a vacation. Easy access to the beach, the house is very nice..Here is what could be improved / need to know..Lots of stairs. guest bathroom will not lock. Faucet in guest bath need replacing. It leaks. The nightlight in the guest bath broke and shocked the crap out of my wife. Just a really bad night light. Traffic noise..Take a fan to mask the road noise at night. Thousands of mosquitos in the downstairs rinse / bath. They will attack you so fast..They also fill you car when you are loading to go somewhere..The blinds on the entry door are falling off. That needs to be fixed. All that said, we will be back. Thank you! Bill & Karen & Angela, Chris, Ryker and Reyna Jane.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023