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Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14

Port Bolivar vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 161834 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of the 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

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 59 min drive - 32.8 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 59 min drive - 33.0 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 60 min drive - 32.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14

Bella Vista is a beautiful coastal inspired beach home that offers amazing sunsets and spectacular views of the beach, Gulf of Mexico, and East Galveston Bay all from the furnished wrap-around deck. The house has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, and is located on the quiet end of the Bolivar Peninsula, while still being just a short drive to shopping and restaurants.

Bright and airy, Bella Vista’s great room is flooded with natural light that bathes the beautiful furnishings with a warm glow. The spacious open concept beach house allows for easy entertaining between the large living room with an electric fireplace, dining room, and kitchen with breakfast bar and stools. The kitchen is fully stocked with a drip coffee machine, blender, microwave, slow cooker, etc. Some pantry items, spices, and limited paper supplies are also provided.

On the main floor you will find the primary bedroom and a bunk room. The primary bedroom has an amazing beachfront view with a king size bed and a television. Next is the twin over twin bunkbed in the second bedroom (also with its own television). Upstairs you have a bedroom with one queen over queen bunk and one full size bed; as well as a loft bedroom with 2 queen beds. High speed internet is provided for your streaming convenience.

Then there's the the lower level you will find a large entertaining space with a charcoal grill, picnic/bar area and outdoor seating. The convenient outdoor sand shower is perfect for rinsing off your time at the beach. You can experience the wonderful sights and sounds of the coast, whether bird watching in the Bolivar Flats or fishing in the gulf. Bella Vista beach house is perfect for your next family get-together or best friends' getaway weekend. This is a family-friendly beach that cannot be beat, so bring the everyone and enjoy!

If you need extra space, another Swedes property, Bach Haus, is directly across the street!

Small dogs (35 pounds and under) allowed with pet fee. Cargo lift is NOT available for guest use. 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).

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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: 1,834 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14 to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Gilchrist Beach and 1-minute walk from Crystal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14 to downtown Port Bolivar?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Gilchrist.

Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

DDS

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a good stay and good house, but odd way of managing linens. We had to pay for sheets and make every bed/pillow in the house. Last time I’ll be staying at one managed by that company.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kirsten P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

What a mess

Renters Beware!An RV combo washer/dryer should never been used in a 4 bedroom (sleeps 16) rental. Between the washer dryer combo not working and flooding, the management team wouldn’t do anything about it. Not only did we have to pay for all of linens and towels we then had to drive to Winnie in order to wash and clean all of the towels we paid for after cleaning up the flooded floors. But wait it gets better!The dishwasher leaks along with the fact it will open on its own during a cycle and again causes flooding, leading to yet another trip to Winnie to the laundromat. The ice maker in the fridge is not working along with the high chance of having a seizure due to the fast flashing led lights in the fridge and freezer. The upstairs shower doesn’t work along with all the porch lights being out. Oh and make sure you bring your own toilet paper and paper towels as management will NOT provide you extras. I’m sure the list of none working items is even longer.After 3 days of complaining, out of our 6 day stay, we finally were told they would credit us 1 night stay back….We love the Bolivar Peninsula and have came down every 3-4 months for the past few years, staying a different place every time. Out of all the places we have stayed down here I have to say this is by far the worst stay we have had.The views and location of this house are good but the complete lack of maintenance doesn’t justify it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alissa s.

Liked: Cleanliness

The view was amazing

What a wonderful place to unwind. The beach was perfect. The view amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chasity W.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Halie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house! Great location and views!

We had a great time! Check in was easy and the house was beautiful! Location was great with awesome views!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Manuel R.

Property dirty on the outside

The house was clean but the outside was very dirty and the grill still had food and it wasn't clean But the rest was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Criselda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Went on a family vacation. We enjoyed our time. Beautiful view. Will rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation Vacation

We enjoyed in this house for three days of spring break. It was exactly what we needed. The house was absolutely beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed. The location on the beach was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Enjoyed ourselves. Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andres M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Getaway

Thank you Swedes Real Estate, Bella Vista is beautiful. The house was very clean just as described. Beautiful view and just a few feet from the beach. We had a great time and will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021