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Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 16

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Exterior
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16170.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Gilchrist Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • High Island Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 16

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.

The master bedroom has an amazing beachfront view with a king size bed. The remaining bedrooms include a twin bunkbed in the second bedroom; another bedroom with one queen over queen bunk and one full size bed, and 2 queen beds in the final room. There is also a pull out sofa in the family room for extra sleeping accommodations. All bedrooms include Roku/FuboTV and ceiling fans. High speed internet is provided for streaming on all TVs.

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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Swedes Real Estate
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English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near the beach. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Pink Dolphin Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • High Island Beach - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 57 min drive - 41.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fantasea BBQ & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pop's Beach Boil - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 16 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 16?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 16?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 16 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. High Island Beach and Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Natalia L.

Easter weekend fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, it was great. Two things that stood out during our stay. Washer/dryer machine are way too small!!! Temu size and not an actual 4 bedroom house, one of the rooms upstairs is an open area and you can clearly hear everything that happens in the house. Not comfortable. Refrigerator took some time to work but maintenance came and fixed it.
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8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Spring Break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time! Loved the layout of the house and the beds were comfy. The beach was a very close walk and not crowded at all. The kitchen was very well stocked with just about everything we needed. The couch could use an upgrade. There was not a regular washer and dryer. Only a very small washer/dryer combo unit, so I was not able to wash towels. Next time we will pay the extra fee for linens. The yard needed to be mowed. The outdoor shower was just a hose in the shower, but it worked fine for a quick rinse. The location was great! We were far enough from the crowds, and just a quick drive to local restaurants and gas stations. Overall, we had a great time and would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Chasity W.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Bella Vista House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Beach was calm and relaxing sitting on the porch listening to the water. The house was in great shape. Clean. Very roomy and to my surprise the beds were comfy for a rental. I’d stay at the house again.
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10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Bella Vista House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Beach was calm and relaxing sitting on the porch listening to the water. The house was in great shape. Clean. Very roomy and to my surprise the beds were comfy for a rental. I’d stay at the house again.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

beautiful cabin & beautiful view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great location away from the busier section of beach,plenty of room & kitchen very well stocked. only issues were patio furniture needs repair-several slats fell out of chairs(rusted)-the kitchen countertops were very gritty from sand/top bunks also sandy.yes it is the beach but this was way above normal sand exposure. overall a great time-will plan to stay here again!!
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10/10 Excellent

Audra C.

Relaxing Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home right on the beach and very quiet location. We did have to buy soaps, a blow dryer, dishwasher tablets, sugar etc. About an hour drive to Galveston unless you get caught in weekend ferry traffic which took hours. We did enjoy the Anahouc Wildlife park nearby and plenty of seashells!
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10/10 Excellent

Yasheka R.

Review Sept 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We started vacation here 3 years ago. We love this rental. The rental staff are amazing. I’ve never had any issues dealing with them. Our entire family has such a great time every year.
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10/10 Excellent

Nikia n.

Beautiful beach front home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is beautiful and clean and decorated really cute! Beach front was perfect for beachcombing and fishing. The beds were all comfortable and my family really enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Cute house with a secluded beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The inside of the house was clean, nicely decorated and very beachy. Our 8 people were very comfortable. There were many many light bulbs burned out but we made it work. The deck on the outside was spacious although we wished it had a table to sit at. The deck was in poor repair and had lots of sharp and rough spots from peeling paint. The beach was very close and easy to get down to.

8/10 Good

Halie D.

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

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
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6/10 Okay

Jordan E.

Not impressed.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The interior of the beach house was nice. However the exterior was not as advertised. The photos show a nice porch and downstairs area that is painted grey and white. When we got their the porch and downstairs was half way painted this awful red/brown color and it obviously had been done some time ago bc it was peeling off. Also felt weird having to pay for linens and then still having to make all of the beds ourself. Going on vacation felt more like being a housemaid instead.
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Family Trip at Bella Vista

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach house was absolutely wonderful and accommodating for our family and our pup Phoebe! The home was beautiful, the view was spectacular, and the close access to the beach made everything so much easier to and from the beach. The local food places were all about 10-15 minute drive and the food was all so amazing! Perfect spot for your family to enjoy a beachfront week!

6/10 Okay

Manuel R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

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
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6/10 Okay

Vixcki S.

28th Year at the beach

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We searched for homes with a lift because we needed one. Bella Vista came up and we had stayed there before and used the lift. Because it came up we thought that meant the lift was available. There were 5 women over 65 at this camp in the middle of a storm. It literally took hours be get everything up there. Please fix your site so other will not think the lift is available. It shouldn't come up under that search criteria if it's not available. We have rented with you for over 20 years. This was very disappointing. And there was no ice maker in the refrigerator. A beach house needs an ice maker
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10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Perfect Location for a Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is well-kept and comfortable. We were so excited it is also pet friendly so our dog could come for his first beach trip too. With the beach access road right next to the house, it was easy to load up the car and drop off our needs for the day on the beach and then drive the car back so we weren’t hauling back and forth on foot. We loved our stay. The only downfall is there isn’t a separate washer and dryer so if we had stayed longer than our 4 days we might have gone to a laundromat. Other than that, beautiful property and amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Criselda A.

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

Family Vacation

Went on a family vacation. We enjoyed our time. Beautiful view. Will rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Carlo A.

Bella Vista Visit - March 24 - 26

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I rent from Swedes every year around this time of the year. I have stayed at multiple properties and have always had a good time. I plan to continue this trend. My friends and I enjoyed this property. It was quiet and comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Yasheka R.

Love this place!! Definitely coming back!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our very first time renting a beach house and staying the night on the beach. It was absolutely amazing. The house was beautiful, with the beach just a few feet away. It was clean and well kept. There were enough rooms and beds for eveyone in our party. The experience was just wonderful!!We are planning another beach trip around spring break and we’ll definitely be going back!!Highly recommended!!!
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8/10 Good

BROOKE S.

Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is beautiful and it is in a great location! Beautiful views! Steps away from the beach! The parking isn’t great for a 16 person house. Major downfall: the TINY washer/dryer combo. This was a major problem for our family. It took 2 hours to wash and dry maybe 2 towels and a swimsuit. This house needs a normal washer and separate dryer. Also you are not allowed to use the lift. This should be made clear during the rentalprocess. Otherwise it was a great vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

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

10/10 Excellent

Andres M.

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

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

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