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Bonita Vista: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 13

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Exterior
Beach nearby
TV
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Gilchrist, 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 area

Port Bolivar

When you stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. .This vacation home is 25.6 mi (41.1 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 26.4 mi (42.5 km) from Galveston Seawall.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 58 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 59 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 59 min drive - 51.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬4 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.

Bonita Vista: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 13

You'll love the stunning views of the beach and bay from this lovely beachfront home. Bonita Vista features a huge mezzanine party deck to relax or entertain with a breeze and plenty of shade, in addition to an upper level wraparound deck. Enjoy both the sunrise and sunset from this home located in a quieter part of the Bolivar Peninsula. You are just steps from the beach to enjoy the sun, shell hunting, or fishing!

The great room offers comfortable furniture, separate dining table, and island seating. You will also love the well-stocked kitchen with all the appliances and cookware you will need (including a regular drip coffee maker). There is also a washer and dryer for your convenience!

Bonita Vista offers three bedrooms plus a roomy loft, 2 bathrooms, and an outdoor shower. Bedrooms one and two have one queen bed in each. The third bedroom has two full size beds. The loft utilizes traditional stairs, and features 5 twin beds - it is a great separate space for the kids to sleep and hang out! All bedrooms and the loft have televisions with DirecTV.

There is no internet available, so you will need to bring a “hot spot” if Wifi is a must-have, but it's a great location for spending time together with family and disconnecting from the world.
With room for everyone inside and out, we know you will love your vacation at Bonita Vista!

Small dogs (under 35 pounds) are welcome with a 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).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 1,360 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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

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Bonita Vista: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 13 Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 28 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even though there are some upgrades that need to be dome ( it is for sale though) we had a very good time. The house was located right on the beach and was clean and quiet. Wish it had WiFi but other than that, five stars!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
To access the house you have to drive over 8 miles away to get key and return the key. They do not provide paper towels or toilet paper. House was super dirty and had an awful smell. They did send someone over to try and clean that helped a little with the smell. Had to buy candles and room spray to be inside. Mattress covers, pillows, and comforters were stained and almost unusable. Spent half the time there washing the blankets. Charge of 125 plus tax for linens and towels! Not even a kitchen or bathroom hand towel provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location!

We really enjoyed our stay here! There is a whole second deck I wish we were prepared to use. The kids enjoyed the loft space upstairs. You cannot beat the beach access and location. We were able to grab food, get souvenirs and hit the candy shop all within a quick drive. Not a modern vibe, very homey and dated but we didn't mind that. If you want to be right at the beach for a good value, this is a great option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Everything was as described. Plenty of room to hang out and the closeness of the beach was worth every bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Julie M., Sanger, USA

Excellent location

The listing was 100% accurate. Positives - great beach location and absolutely loved the decks. The house was solid / cared for and everything worked. Negatives - I felt it could have been cleaned a little better - crumbs on the kitchen chairs, etc. especially with COVID. I also believe all comforters and pillows should be replaced and/or washed between guests - again especially with COVID. I sani-wiped every single surface down anyway. Had a slight smoke smell but it wasn't unbearable. Dishes are not in good shape as far as cookware so you might want to bring your own. There was old trash washed up under the house and in the yard from the hurricane. Would've been nice if this had been picked up prior to our arrival - we picked up as much as we could. Overall though, a great trip and we would stay again. Note to renters in the area - Please do not leave trash on the beaches! I spent 3 mornings picking up trash from the night before - diapers, beer bottles, water bottles. Signs should be put in place along the beach as a reminder to people "Don't Mess with Texas! Pick up your trash!" Or start fining people large sums of money. Just a suggestion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

This house and location is awesome. You are right on the beach.

It was so easy to rent and turn in the keys to this property. The stay was very good. Clean house and the beach is at your door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Beach Front view

This beachfront house was the last minute weekend getaway for our family. 3 Bd (with an additional loft of 5 twins) 2Bath was able to give us plenty of space for adults and teens. It was nice to walk directly to beach for wading, fishing, etc. and back to the house for meals,etc. The beach was not overly crowded and the house did not have immediate neighboring houses so we had a little space compared to other places we’ve stayed at Bolivar. We did pay the extra fee for sheets and towels provided by a service. This place is also pet friendly so we were able to bring our 2 small dogs.

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and a perfect home for a group of 10-13 people

Amazing weekend. Amazing views. The home is very comfortable will book again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vadalynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway

We loved having everyone in the same house for the weekend, the loft area for the teenagers was perfect. The refrigerator needs to be replaced, but other than that, everything else was great. We will definitely stay here again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Charlie F.

Excellent location if you just want to get away from all the hustle and bustle of Crystal beach

Excellent location and very nice house. without the tons of traffic that comes w/ staying a few miles down the road at crystal beach. we stayed during spring break and had no issues w/ rowdiness or traffic congestion on the beach.. the Loft is excellent for teens/kids to hang out during down time. place was clean and well maintained. the Microwave did go down the last few days we were there.. but we lived ( LOL ) It would be nice if the renters had access to the Lift which is locked up. but that is the only negative.. not enough to deduct a star.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Mary C.

Great because the closeness and view of the beach, however it was not very clean.

We loved our stay at this beachouse because of its location. However, if you are paying someone to clean it, You aren't getting your money's worth. . There is mold in the laundry area and bathroom shower curtain. Dirt is inches thick under recliners and burners on stove are dirty. More chairs are needed for the deck. Most are broken. Also there is a broken table on the deck. We did enjoy our stay and would stay here again, but just wanted you to know that some things needed to be updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017