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The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
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9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 27179 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Explore the area

Bolivar Peninsula, TX
- Crystal BeachPlace, Crystal Beach8 min walk
- Port of Galveston Cruise TerminalPlace, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal43 min drive
- Galveston Island BeachesPlace, Galveston Island Beaches56 min drive
- Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)93 min drive
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About the area
Port Bolivar
Located in Port Bolivar, this vacation home is a 1-minute drive from Crystal Beach and 7 minutes from Port Bolivar Beaches. .This vacation home is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Port of Galveston.
What's nearby
- Crystal Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 43 min drive - 22.0 km
- Galveston Seawall - 44 min drive - 23.4 km
- East Beach - 50 min drive - 25.7 km
- Galveston Island Beaches - 56 min drive - 33.3 km
Getting around
- Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
- Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - 5 min drive
- Nauti Beaver Hut - 7 min drive
- Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - 8 min drive
- HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - 5 min drive
- Fins Bar & Grill - 4 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.
The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and
7 Bedrooms with 2 Bonus Bunkroom (16 beds) - 5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 27
A TXBeachVacation.com home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and corporate outings. We are located in Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar, Texas.
Two homes (Hippo Hut and Gator Getaway) are side by side with a walkover connecting them. The homes together sleep 27. Both homes feature oversized fully stocked, large breakfast bar with seating for four, dining area have seating for ten. Living areas are spacious and tastefully furnished, Smart TV’s throughout, quartz countertop and stainless-steel appliances.
HIPPO HUT
Master bedroom had a King size bed, built in shelves in the closet and 65” Smart TV.
Bedroom 2 has a Queen size bed, built in shelves in the closet and a 65” Smart TV.
Bedroom 3 has Twin size bunk bed with trundle/hide away bed and a Full-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet. This room has a 55” Smart TV
Bonus bunk room has two twin size beds.
Two Full Baths (Master has huge walk-in shower, second bath tub/shower combo).
GATOR GETAWAY
The master bedroom has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV.
Bedroom 2 also has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV.
Bedroom 3 features a queen-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet.
Bedroom 4 has a full-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet.
Bonus bunk room has a full-size built-in bunk bed.
Three full bathrooms. (Master bathroom has a large walk-in shower, second bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the third bathroom has a shower/tub combo).
Features: Flat screen Smart TV’s, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, washer/dryer, towels/linens, central AC/heat, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove, toaster oven, blender, full size coffee pot, single serve units and hair dryers.
Outdoor Features:Pickle ball, 4 Square Volleyball, Tabletop Jenga, Ladders, Horseshoe, Corn Hole, beach toys and Charcoal Grills, Large oversize upper deck with table and chairs up/downstairs.
Items we Provide: Limited amounts of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, trash can liners towels and linens.
Items you may want to bring:Personal hygiene products, beach towels, sunblock/aloe vera, mosquito spray, umbrella/canopy, beach chairs, beach toys.
A TXBeachVacation.com home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and corporate outings. We are located in Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar, Texas.
Two homes (Hippo Hut and Gator Getaway) are side by side with a walkover connecting them. The homes together sleep 27. Both homes feature oversized fully stocked, large breakfast bar with seating for four, dining area have seating for ten. Living areas are spacious and tastefully furnished, Smart TV’s throughout, quartz countertop and stainless-steel appliances.
HIPPO HUT
Master bedroom had a King size bed, built in shelves in the closet and 65” Smart TV.
Bedroom 2 has a Queen size bed, built in shelves in the closet and a 65” Smart TV.
Bedroom 3 has Twin size bunk bed with trundle/hide away bed and a Full-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet. This room has a 55” Smart TV
Bonus bunk room has two twin size beds.
Two Full Baths (Master has huge walk-in shower, second bath tub/shower combo).
GATOR GETAWAY
The master bedroom has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV.
Bedroom 2 also has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV.
Bedroom 3 features a queen-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet.
Bedroom 4 has a full-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet.
Bonus bunk room has a full-size built-in bunk bed.
Three full bathrooms. (Master bathroom has a large walk-in shower, second bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the third bathroom has a shower/tub combo).
Features: Flat screen Smart TV’s, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, washer/dryer, towels/linens, central AC/heat, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove, toaster oven, blender, full size coffee pot, single serve units and hair dryers.
Outdoor Features:Pickle ball, 4 Square Volleyball, Tabletop Jenga, Ladders, Horseshoe, Corn Hole, beach toys and Charcoal Grills, Large oversize upper deck with table and chairs up/downstairs.
Items we Provide: Limited amounts of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, trash can liners towels and linens.
Items you may want to bring:Personal hygiene products, beach towels, sunblock/aloe vera, mosquito spray, umbrella/canopy, beach chairs, beach toys.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers table tennis.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 9 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 7.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Things to do
- Table tennis
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Unit size: 1,925 square feet
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 indicated 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
Property is also known as
534754