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Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods!

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A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a beach.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop island, and hanging pendant lights.
A beachfront property with a main house, a guest house, and a covered deck area.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, blue cabinets, and pendant lights.
A coastal property with two houses, one blue and one yellow, overlooking a sandy beach and a grassy landscape.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Bolivar Beaches
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Bolivar

At this holiday home you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Crystal Beach and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Gilchrist Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a Smart TV. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a living room and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .With a stay at this Crystal Beach holiday home, you'll be 37.1 km (23 mi) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 37.4 km (23.2 mi) from Port of Galveston.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • High Island Beach - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 33 min drive - 32.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bolivar Peninsula Tourism and Visitors Center - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Busta Lime - Premium Frozen Drinks - ‬7 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 Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods!

Our Rock Lobster beach house is the perfect beach front family or fishing getaway on the Texas gulf coast. Enjoy the slower rhythms of Bolivar Peninsula while still being close to Crystal Beach. You are able to access all that Galveston has to offer with a quick trip on the ferry. Sunrise and sunset are tough to beat from the front porch with a coffee or a cocktail staring out at the unobstructed views of the ocean. Go explore the island too - rent some golf carts for beach rides, play putt putt golf, or hit up a water park. The fishing is great here too, whether you want to fish off the beach or charter a guide in the bay. We are also home to fantastic live music on the island - from a laid-back acoustic show to a full blown band rocking the house! Why go anywhere else? Come see us, relax, and stay a while!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to strip the beds :) we will do that. If you used the couch bed in the living room, please let us know !
Please empty the sink / load and start the dishwasher / and start a load of towels in the washing machine :)
Please rinse off all beach toys and chairs and place them back underneath the stairs.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Absolutely no parties please.
Absolutely zero smoking in the house. If evidence of smoking is found inside the property, an additional $600 charge will be added.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Keep dogs off beds and couches please

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
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! ?

Yep, Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! is a short 3-minute walk from Crystal Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, kayaking and fishing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! ?

No, Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Beachfront Bolivar bungalow - bring the kids, the dogs, and fishing rods! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. The house is beautiful, cozy, and well-maintained. The beach is gorgeous! We were there with kids of various ages and a dog, and everyone was very happy. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfectly situated for what I wanted—a quick quiet getaway to the beach. The house is beachfront with a nice deck to relax on while watching the waves roll in. The segment of beach had little vehicular traffic which helped keep the peaceful vibe.The house was comfortable and clean as well as tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view stood out. It was a quiet and peaceful location. The amenities were great. Decor was tasteful and not overdone, nicely decorated and comfortable.
So worth getting up for this spectacular sunrise, I am grateful.
An awesome and wonderful display of God's majesty!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holli S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at Rock Lobster, and we love it! It’s so clean & cozy, and has everything you need for a great beach vacation. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional! We will be back! Bungalow had all necessary accommodations needed for stay without bringing from home. My husband and I enjoyed quality time with one another. We will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CAYCE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect. The house was cute and just the right size for 7 of us. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.
Our view of the beach from the porch.
Our view of the beach from the porch.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tazeen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time, it was very peaceful in December. Some days were very foggy and others were clear. The house is very comfortable and loved that it was right on the beach. Would be happy to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and great, just a few water bugs! I’ll definitely try to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean property, very quiet part of the beach which was nice. Lots of shell hunting. Loved it for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

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

We will definitely be back!

Everything was perfect. The location was better than we imagined. We will absolutely be making this a regular stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarah M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This house was small, cozy and quaint, but definitely did not sleep 10 people comfortably. If it’s just two or three of you looking for something simple, this is the perfect house on the water. However, if you are looking for a luxury, this is not it. I will say, though, when we need it to increase the temperature of the water to hot (from lukewarm), it was very easy to reach the owner and remedy the situation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colby L.

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

Great view

Very clean house with a very good view of the ocean. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam E.

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

Get away with granddaughters

Perfect location in proximity to the beach! Everything was as presented!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia V.

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

Wonderful weekend

Cute little bungalow right on the beach! What else could you ask for? SUPER CLEAN with beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adelina B.

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

Relaxing

It was what we needed. We will be going back and my family enjoyed it so much they are going to book it too for their vacation
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debby H.

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

Peaceful

Such a peaceful location. Very little activity on our part of the beach and lots of shells and sea glass to examine. The house was pristine and the owners were great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neha K.

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

Book this place!

We absolutely loved our stay at this property! It was perfect in every way — super dog-friendly, just a short walk to the beach, and thoughtfully stocked with beach toys, chairs, and everything you’d need for a fun day in the sun. The home was clean, bright, and full of natural light. One of our favorite highlights was watching the fireworks — it felt like we had front-row seats! It truly made our trip memorable. We’d come back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Awesome host!

Really enjoyed beach home. Well equipped and clean. Matt was wonderful. Very polite and patient. We will rent again for sure! Pam Hanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holli S.

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

Book this beach bungalow! ☀️🌊

Stayed here for three nights with my husband, our two young children, my mom & aunt, plus our two dogs & the house was the perfect size for our group. The house itself is cozy & clean, with beautiful ocean views from the main living area/kitchen. The location is perfect: beachfront in a quiet, uncrowded area of the peninsula. The owners are helpful with providing any info needed. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

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

Beachfront bliss

Host were great throughout the process. They communicated well when we had questions, and they let us know in advance when housekeeping would be done so that we could begin our stay. The property itself was clean and in good repair. It's located directly on the beach. It was easy for us to go back and forth as needed. Wonderful experience all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

A Gem!

WOW! What an amazing place and space! A beautiful secluded beach, marvelous home, and relaxing retreat. We loved being so close to our destination of High Island for the spring bird migration. The steps from the deck down to the backyard and beach were perfect! Can’t wait to come back and bring family and friends. A true gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three of us stay at a Texas beach twice a year. This was one of our top picks and will be staying here again. Everything about this place is perfect for off season. The kitchen is better equipped (including spices) than any other we've ever stayed at. It was so so so clean and comfortable. We watched dolphins in the morning and had fires in the pit at night. All new appliances. Comfortable living room and dining area, very spacious. More seashells than I've ever seen on any beach in Texas. The shaded porch was huge and well equipped with new, sturdy tall high-backed chairs and adirondacks that made gazing at the beach easy. There was a small back porch better for star gazing but no chairs. Our biggest plus was being right on the beach and the privacy of our own house. It's off season February, so may be a busier beach in the summer, but the solitude was amazing. The sunset colors could be seen from the front porch, but the sunrise is worth getting up for!
Feb 9 Sunrise 7:09 a.m.
Here comes the sun!
Solitude.
Darkest before the dawn.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay overall, and the location is truly the highlight—right on the beach with a lot of privacy and very little nearby foot traffic. It was quiet, relaxing, and perfect for beachcombing. The balcony seating and outdoor shower were especially nice touches.The home itself is well-kept with newer appliances, a functional kitchen, and both a Keurig and standard coffee maker (with filters provided), which was appreciated. There were also thoughtful extras like toiletries available if needed.A couple things to be aware of: the linens and towels are washed with a strongly scented detergent (Gain/Febreze), which may be noticeable if you’re sensitive to fragrance.During our stay, the sliding glass door lock broke late Sunday evening. The host responded promptly Monday morning, and the repair was completed Tuesday morning.The beds may vary depending on preference—one was quite firm, while another was softer but on a very squeaky frame that made movement noticeable.Also worth noting that vehicles do occasionally drive along the beach in front of the home, though it wasn’t frequent.One logistical note: the VRBO directions feature led us to a location about 1.5 miles away, so it may be helpful to confirm the exact address with the host before arrival. The host was very responsive via text and helped us quickly get to the correct location.Overall, the location and setup made for a really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

becky s.

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

Absolutely beautiful home and beach stay! Love it

My husband and I stayed 4 nights in the wonderful oceanfront home. It is wonderfully decorated in seaside tones that makes you feel truly immersed with the beach. The home was furnished with everything you need. There are plenty of chairs to sit on the porches, in the lower level and right beside the beach with a fire pit. We did not use the grill or shower outside but those we brand new also. What made it extremely special was that there was very little people on the beach because you are so far away from the small community homes. So when I would sit on the porch and look out to the gulf there was rarely anyone in my view. I felt it was just us and the ocean. Loved it. It was a slice of Heaven! Just what we wanted to relax and get away. Also, very important was Matt the owner responded super quick to any questions we may have needed which is very reassuring when renting a home. Will most surely come back and will recommend to friends. Also, the beach is great for shells and very clean compared to other places on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

James K.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026