Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach - Port Bolivar

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10136 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Port Bolivar, TX

Fort Travis Seashore Park4 min drive
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal36 min drive
Port of Galveston37 min drive
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach

Reel Life Paradise

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Leave the crowds far behind you and escape to this beautiful Port Bolivar haven! If you're in the mood for something low-key, this canal-front home provides a sublime space to simply kick back and relax. Spacious and newly built, this property offers a sparkling kitchen with stainless steel appliances, built-in bunk beds, a sectional sofa, flatscreen TVs, and elegant tile flooring throughout. Outside, you'll enjoy amazing views from the deck, a picnic space on the shaded patio, a firepit where you can tell stories each evening, and a new dock for fishing!

What's nearby:
This canalside home is located in a quiet community on the southern end of the Port Bolivar Peninsula, an easy, five-minute drive from the beach. This home is perfect for anyone who wants to escape the touristy attractions of the big city. Enjoy a peaceful stroll along 27 miles of beach, climb the Point Bolivar Lighthouse, or launch one of the two provided kayaks into the water and explore the shoreline of Galveston Bay.

Things to know:
Two kayaks
Built-in mosquito sprayer for the yard
This home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices—not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: This home has an active security camera that covers the upper deck at the front door, the stairs, and under the house.

Dock details:

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Port Bolivar, TX

What's nearby

Fort Travis Seashore Park - 4 min drive
East Beach - 34 min drive
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 36 min drive
Port of Galveston - 37 min drive
Galveston Seawall - 38 min drive

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬36 min drive
‪Whataburger - ‬35 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬37 min drive
‪Pier 21 - ‬36 min drive
‪Katie's Seafood House - ‬36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant canal-front home with dock, firepit, deck & kayaks - close to beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Bolivar Peninsula and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fort Travis Seashore Park and Port Bolivar Beaches. Crystal Beach Beaches and Seawolf Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

1 Aug 2022

Cute and quiet

Great house for a group with kids. Beds are a little firm, pillows a little flat, and the ferry ride was a nightmare BUT! It was cold, clean and pretty on a hot summer weekend. The dock had great fishing. The kitchen and bathrooms all in working order with great wifi and TV.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

9 June 2022

Great location

Loved the location and the set up of the house. Kids had fun catching fish and crabs from the dock and a short drive to the beach

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10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

7 Sept 2021

Very nice home and relaxing!

We love this home! The house is beautiful, very clean and spacious. We liked being able to walk down to pier and fish. And great views from upper deck. We had everything we needed for a great vacation!

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10/10 Excellent

Adam E.

6 Aug 2021

I love this house!!

This house is so pretty and in such a great location. The water at the back dock was a great place to fish with the kids and the neighborhood is so quiet and peaceful. Morning coffee on the porch is by far my favorite thing to do as well as horseshoes under the house. Money well spent and my family agrees!!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

25 July 2021

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

The house was so nice. Very clean, decorated beautifully. We loved the quietness country feel.

Super adorable house! Very clean. Loved how country feel it was but beach wasn’t far away.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miranda T.

12 July 2021

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

Amazing visit!

This property was beautiful, well kept and close to everything we needed. It was private and the location was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

15 June 2021

Very comfortable

Beautiful home with some amazing sunsets seen from the deck. Just far enough from the beach to not have to deal with a bunch of rowdy people but within five minutes of the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Dominique D.

12 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful place, but still needs improvement

The property was beautiful, but it getting ahold of the right person was difficult to say the least We were not familiar with crystal beach and didn’t realize the ferry was a minimum 1 hour wait to get from Galveston to crystal beach (port bolivar). The description lists all of the local attractions stating they are 4-9 miles away. This is highly deceiving because what they fail to mention is that it’s a 1 hour ferry ride to get to those places since they are all located in Galveston island. This does not mean crystal beach isn’t entertaining, but the listing didn’t provide any crystal beach attraction which made entertaining the family a bit more difficult. I tried to reach a property manager to speak with someone local, but that was another set of problems. We tried every way possible to reach a property owner/manager. I was receiving emails from Vacasa and VRBO as well as text messages from different numbers from Vacasa about my stay and there was a ridiculous amount of information on each email. I tried to contact the number listed in an email which directed me to a call center. First time I called the call center was to get an exception for my brothers dog. They never called me back. We went ahead and boarded the dog since we needed to hit the road to take advantage of our stay. The next day I called the call center to ask about the built in mosquito sprayer on the property which wasn’t working well. They said they would call me back. I told him the last person said the same thing. He reassured me that he was going to call the property manager very quickly and call me back. I asked if it was possible to contact them myself. He said it was against policy to give out that contact information. He said he would call within the hour. He didn’t. We called back later that evening and I spoke with an amazing lady who didn’t hang up the phone until she got me in contact with the right person! I finally received a call from the property manager, Gina! I was so disappointed that it took my entire stay to finally get to the right person, but my concerns were finally being heard! She explained the mosquito situation, but I forgot to mention that we were never given the code for the kayaks so we weren’t able to enjoy those! Honestly, we would probably stay here again since we know what to expect, but it was frustrating when you are paying nightly for a place and you’re not getting your concerns addressed during your stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jamia H.

26 Apr 2021

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

Cute House with Unique View

We (4 adult friends) enjoyed our stay. We were on the Galveston Bay side instead of the Gulf of Mexico side but that was perfectly okay for us. We watched barges pushed by tugboats come and go and we appreciated how quiet the location was. The house has great deck furniture! The only negative things about the house are 1. we called for the code to the shed to get access to the kayaks and paddles and the code didn’t work (must have recently been changed but not communicated to property management). 2. There were some basic condiments but no salt and pepper which should be standard as well as foil. We had to go out to buy some. 3. The mattresses are not comfortable and the pillows are all really flat. One other comment in working with Vacasa is that they aren’t the easiest to get ahold of. They never responded to my inquiries via the Vrbo site or texts. Otherwise this house was great and we enjoyed our getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Francisco M., Katy, TX

15 Dec 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Spacious Home

The home is very nice and very spacious. We loved everything about the house itself. Loved the large hallways, the decor, the barn-style doors, etc. The four reasons, I gave this a final three-star review is one, the surrounding area was not that great. Across the street, you can see a nice gated community, but that was about it, the other side and the rest of the areas were not-so-nice. The second reason is that we found dead roaches in the kitchen on the first night we got there. We didn't think much, since they were dead, but the next morning we killed a live one on the counter. The third reason is that the TV in Bedroom 2 didn't work. And the remote to the ceiling fan to Bedroom 1 didn't work so you either had to have the light on with the fan or nothing on at all. The fourth reason was that there were no kayaks on the property even though it said and pictured kayaks. We ended up leaving the night before our next morning check-in. Luckily most of those things can be fixed for future stays.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Kim J.

23 Nov 2020

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

Very nice

This property is very nice, we had a great time. The layout was nice and it was well equipped. I would have given 5 stars but one of the TV’s did not work and I was told someone would come out to look at it but maintenance did not. Unfortunately it was in the room with the bunk beds and occupied the most people. I would definitely go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Peggy S.

24 Oct 2020

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

Too many cameras

Too many cameras and too many signs with rules, felt everyone was uncomfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

16 Aug 2020

Reel life paradise

the house is beautiful. It is quiet and has beautiful views from every room. The openess and high ceilings are awesome and I love how it is country beachy.

10/10 Excellent

Marisa A.

5 Aug 2020

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

Great place

Very pleased with this property. It was beautiful, quiet and perfect for our family getaway. My kids had a blast with the bunk beds and fishing. Only complaint-- It was a little difficult to get a hold of the property management and be sure to bring heavy duty mosquito spray. The natural stuff doesn't work. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely consider booking again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Tommy R.

3 Aug 2020

It was great.

We had a great time

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Aug 2020

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

Disliked: Communication

Weekend Getaway

The house was comfortable, clean and just as beautiful as the photos show. The outside was great, the kids loved the animals next door and the fishing pier. It was a short drive to the beach and the views were really nice from the porch. Overall, we had a great time !

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Steven R.

1 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication

A Nice Place

Our group had a great time here even though there were a few issues. The house itself is lovely. The property is very clean and the house is comfortable and well decorated. Unfortunately, the mosquito system listed in the description was not working and we were not able to get a hold of anyone who could assist getting in getting it working. The misquitos were terrible at night and we were weren't able to enjoy the outdoor portion of the property as much as we would have liked.. The house is also right next to a goat and sheep pen which takes away from the appeal of the outdoor space. All in all it was a nice place to stay but not somewhere we will book in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Mike and Debbie M.

13 July 2020

Fantastic!!

The house was amazing! Up to date charm and clean! There was plenty of room for everyone and the space was great. The deck on the front was huge and the sunsets from there were amazing! We will definitely visit again!!

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

25 June 2020

Weekend Getaway

We had a short weekend getaway with friends and this home could not have been more fitting for what we were looking for. It was clean, comfortable, and away from the hustle-bustle of Galveston. The home has a canal in front where you can fish or crab off the dock. We took our boat (there was a boat ramp at the end of the road we launched from then parked our truck and trailer back at the house) and saw several dolphins in the inter-coastal just outside of the canal plus caught a TON of fish in the East Bay. Highly recommend this home!

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

21 June 2020

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

Disliked: Communication

Joseph bday

Loved it and enjoyed

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

14 June 2020

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

Very nicely decorated

The house is soooo gorgeous and nicely decorated. We really enjoyed our stay and the location because it was very peaceful. I didn't want to leave!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

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6/10 Okay

Amber W.

8 June 2020

Just okay...

The house itself was great. Nicely built and loved the modern touches. There were many little things that ended up making the trip just okay... such as roaches in the kitchen on three separate occasions, we were unable to check in once we got there after our allotted check in time because the cleaning crew was running behind so we had to sit outside and wait for about 30-45 minutes until they were done, the grill was out of gas and covered in rust so we were unable to grill the foods we brought, there were no napkins or paper towels and only two kitchen rags so we had to go to the store and buy our own. Overall, the little things added up everyday and we were just left unhappy.

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

30 May 2020

Absolutely beautiful!

This place is BEAUTIFUL. Like wow. Very comfortable, had everything we needed, no beachfront but the lake was a great place to crab and fish. The layout was honestly perfect for a weekend getaway with friends

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10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

8 May 2020

Reel life paradise

It is an excellent home on the bay side. I like the quietness of it and it's not far from the beach. The house has an open concept which we love and every window has a different view. We highly recommend it!

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