Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views

4.9

Outstanding(51 Reviews)

House in Bolivar Peninsula, TX

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

The previous owner is a retired seafaring Commander who dropped anchor on Bolivar and rebuilt this modern retreat after Hurricane Ike destroyed their original beach home. The 360 degree ocean and bay water views remind him of his time at sea in the wheelhouse. We hope you enjoy those beautiful views as well.

Sunrises over the Gulf of Mexico from your front porch and Sunsets over Rollover and Galveston Bays from the back porch or the lighted private pier are magnificent. There are redfish, trout, flounder, and crabs to be caught from the 150’ pier. Yachts, sailboats, kayaks, commercial tugs and barges frequent the Intracoastal Waterway just a few hundred yards off this private pier. It is only a short walk out the front of the house to the beach for surf fishing or to Rollover Pass for some of Texas’s best saltwater fishing.

After swimming, sunbathing or shelling on the beach out front, use the outdoor shower and hit the spa/hot tub and deck area back at the retreat. Watch the sunset over the water and distant palms on one of the multiple decks.

The free Ferry to Galveston Island is only a 20 minute drive away where you can enjoy the Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn, The Strand, multiple restaurants, and other activities. The Commander’s Retreat is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, yet just a short drive if you want to hit Houston, Beaumont, or the casinos in Lake Charles which are just over 2 hours away.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Nearby attractions

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

38.2 mi

Moody Gardens

43.7 mi

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Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views

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4.9

Outstanding(51 Reviews)

House in Bolivar Peninsula, TX

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Nearby attractions

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

38.2 mi

Moody Gardens

43.7 mi

Reviews

4.9

Outstanding(51 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

This is really a great property. Beautiful bay house with great fishing and a very nice and responsive owner in Jon. Jon did his absolute best to help me out with any questions that I had during my stay. The fishing off the back pier was quite good. I used fresh dead shrimp on a 2/0 hook under a poppin' cork and in the evenings it was almost constant bites from a variety of species including redfish, black drum, saltwater catfish, a croaker I believe, and I even hooked a stingray but luckily it got off. 5 out of 5 stars was my experience.

5.0

Aug 2024

The property was absolutely beautiful! Waking up to the view everyday was amazing! The master bed is liking sleeping on a cloud! They have all the dishes you need, multiple tvs, grills, fire pit, big dinner table and comfy living room! We all really enjoyed our stay and can not wait to stay again! The only downside was all the bugs at night but there not much that can be done about that and it is nothing against the property

5.0

Jul 2024

Awesome host , beautiful cabin. We come back here every year and enjoy our stay everytime!!

5.0

Jul 2024

A hurricane hit the area 4 days before we were to check in. The host stayed in contact and kept me up to date on the electrical situation and even offerd to let us cancel. But we had this planned for a year. He let me know electricity was restored the morning of and the home was clean and ready for us when we arrived. The hottub which was the big draw worked perfectly and my sister and all our kids had a blast. I can not thank you enough. We will be back.

5.0

Jul 2024

Great house, close to beach and Bay. Fishing, beachin' and relaxation. Great stay, we would definitely book this house again.

5.0

May 2024

We have rented this property several times and have never been disappointed. Sunset over the bay, never disappoints! We love to fish and crab, and throw cast nets from the private pier. Easy to find and good parking we always wish we could stay longer!

5.0

Mar 2024

Great property. Just as pictured and described. The house was clean and accommodating. Communication with the listing agent was great as well. Just a short walk across the street to the beach added to a relaxing getaway. Will definitely be back!

5.0

Jan 2024

Incredible place. Amazing views. Close enough to find things to do but far enough to be able to relax in peace. Sitting in the hot tub at night listening to the waves was so peaceful. The layout of the house was perfect for the 4 of us allowing each kid to have their own space to get away if they wanted. The living room was spacious enough for us all to enjoy together. Highly recommend this property. Only wish we could have stayed longer!

5.0

Nov 2023

The house was in an excellent location and very comfortable for our family. We will be back

5.0

Nov 2023

Beautiful home, hubby was happy with the Reds he caught off the private pier.

5.0

Nov 2023

I keep going back to this house. Great views of bay and gulf. John is always very accommodating. Thanks for sharing your property.

5.0

Oct 2023

Awesome communication before we showed up, and an awesome vacation.

5.0

Sep 2023

House was wonderful! Jon was wonderful to communicate with. The house is huge. Quiet area. We were able to fish off the pier at night and at the beach during the day. Will for sure return next summer if not before.

5.0

Aug 2023

Property was very cozy especially since the temps were close to 100 degrees.. fishing from the pier turned out better than i expected caught several fish.. will be back!!!

4.0

Jul 2023

Stayed for a week and family loved the house. The house has everything for your stay. The fishing wasn’t too great due to low tide but the kids still had a good time.

5.0

Jul 2023

The house has a dock so fishing is easy. The beach is just a few block walk or fast drive. House has a nice set up and comfortable. Two decks makes it great for viewing and enjoying the nice sunset over the water. New outdoor seating would be nice.

5.0

Jun 2023

Family enjoyed our stay. Nice property and easy beach access.

5.0

Jun 2023

This is a beautiful home! The fishing was great off the dock, and we also caught lots of crabs in our traps. The beach is just a short way from the home. Great sunsets over the bay.

5.0

May 2023

Wonderful house- looking out at the bay, watching the tugs move all day. Beach located just across the street. Had an issue with the internet- NOT a problem with the house- area wide tower. Host responded promptly, checked into it, kept us updated, and made sure everything was ok when area wide service was restored . Thank you for all your help- and recommendations on what to do!

5.0

May 2023

We enjoyed our stay. This was our 2nd time renting this house and we hope to rent again next yr. The house was clean and had everything we needed.

5.0

May 2023

Jonathan, the owner, was very pleasant to work with., very prompt responding. We enjoyed our stay, the house is very roomy and the beds comfortable. Kitchen had everything we needed. Tide was low so we didn't catch many fish, but the fishing lights were good and we enjoyed the pier. Nice home and good VRBO rental experience.

5.0

May 2023

This was a cozy place with bay fishing off dock and a quick access to the ocean side for surf fishing.

5.0

Apr 2023

The cabin was set up nice with plenty of room. We loved being a little more secluded and away from the touristy areas.

5.0

Feb 2023

cabin was perfect for our weekend. clean, wonderful view, easy check-in/check-out.

5.0

Nov 2022

We loved our stay at this property. The kids had a blast getting in the hot tub and we were pretty successful with fishing off the pier. We caught the biggest fish I've ever seen in my life which was pretty exciting. The host was very quick to respond to any questions I had and answered any/all questions.

2.5

Oct 2022

Another great stay

4.0

Jul 2022

Bacay

Bacay

The house was very accommodating and we enjoyed the area. Loved the spa tub and used it everyday. Being an older couple a lift would have been a great help but we knew when we rented it did not have a lift.

5.0

Jun 2022

Wonderful Getaway!

Wonderful Getaway!

Our extended family decided to have a Memorial-type service for my parents and needed a gathering place. The home was the perfect place to host it. While my family stayed in the home, we had people staying in hotels, people traveling not far from home and then utilizing nearby RV parks. It was the perfect location! Jonathan was wonderful at addressing any issues (which were only very minor ones). We absolutely plan on staying again.

5.0

Jun 2022

Relaxing Week away.

Relaxing Week away.

Jonathan was a great host, quick to respond to all my questions before booking and let us add-on an extra day to our stay! He was very accommodating and helpful. House was clean and had everything we needed! Hot tub was a bit sandy, but Jonathan had someone out cleaning it right away. Fishing wasn’t great the first few nights but the 3rd & 4th night we had better luck! The area was Quiet and peaceful. The beach was close and never crowded. Be careful entering the bay on foot. We enjoyed kayaking right out of the backyard, but there were dangerous objects in the water that you could seriously cut yourself on. All in all we had a great week long vacation.

4.0

Jun 2022

Good weekend stay with family

Good weekend stay with family

Great spot for crabbing the weekend we went but no luck with fishing. The tide was low unfortunately. House was spacious. Kitchen had everything we needed. We didn't see bbq essentials to cook with for the grill outside. There were a lot of mosquitos, we unclogged the drain that was hoarding the mosquitos downstairs under the house so it got rid of most but be sure to bring bug spray if you hang out on the first floor. Good stay to spend time with the family.

5.0

May 2022

Great place!

Great place!

The location was perfect if you’re looking to get away from the tourist areas. Beautiful views and very comfortable home!

5.0

May 2022

Quick getaway

Quick getaway

Everything was wonderful. House had everything needed and the fishing dock was super nice. Owner is fast to respond and went over and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable.

5.0

May 2022

Birding home away from home.

Birding home away from home.

We stayed here for a birding trip to High Island. We were two couples. The location was very convenient and the home was as advertised and very pleasant. We would definitely book here again.

5.0

May 2022

Quick getaway

Quick getaway

First things first the property is imaculate inside so classy nice clean roomy is everything you want in a rental , beds are soft ac cold tvs awsome outside is gorgeaous too its on bay side so awsome at night the fishing pier is good for crabing we didnt get too lucky with fish but did catch some crabs , hot tub is awsome ! Beautiful place downt stair under house is huge clean perfect, only issues which were no big deal breakers was it is a high house so you have some stairs to.climb and maby some outlets didnt work but we maneged and since its on bay side the tide does go out and not too much water to fish during day but overall its a superb house clean and so modern inside felt like we were living it up ! Heck i was amazing by the toilet in master bed room it had its own lil hallway lol it was impresive house definitly will try to rent again , the owners are very nice and assited when called great value to rent .

5.0

May 2022

Great location!

Great location!

We loved this property to stay with our friends and children. Was a great location! Our children ages 4 and under loved all the toys that were available to play with. Jonathan was so helpful!

5.0

Apr 2022

Perfect for us!

Perfect for us!

It was nice to be right in the bay since we enjoy kayaking and the beach was literally right across the street. The kids were able to walk there. The jacuzzi was perfect for how tired our legs got since we weren’t used to all the stairs that every beach cabin has lol we are hoping to rent the same place next summer because it literally could not have been more perfect for us!

5.0

Apr 2022

Nice relaxing place👍🏻☀️

Nice relaxing place👍🏻☀️

Nice!

5.0

Jan 2022

Great getaway

Great getaway

Fishing was great,house was super clean,home owners are great and respond quick

5.0

Jan 2022

Comfortable with beautiful 360 views. We hope to stay there again!

Comfortable with beautiful 360 views. We hope to stay there again!

We had such a great time at this beautiful home. We have 3 teenagers who only used their phones to take pictures, and even waited until the drive home to post them to social media!! They had so much fun, catching blue crabs from the pier, and watching the birds. We drove over to the beach and picked up shells and did some more fishing. Great communication with the property manager, who had even left us a welcome gift of a smores basket for the kids. :) If you are going to be in the area, definitely look into this house.

5.0

Nov 2021

great location

great location

It's easy access to the bay with the private pier. Water is shallow up to the channel. Roughly 3' of water. Great for crabbing or top water fishing. Beach is in walking distance. Very clean. Only draw back would be the small heater that accommodates 3-4 showers back to back but that isn't a big deal. I don't think the wine frig works but not a big deal. Food market and restaurants is 10 mins drive. Restaurants are marked up 50% but the market isn't.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Bolivar Peninsula?

The average price for a rental in Bolivar Peninsula is R 5,473 per night. This rental is R 1,550 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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House in Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Nearby attractions

Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views

House in Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Bolivar Peninsula?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Beautiful Bayfront Retreat with Unbeatable Bay and Gulf Views?

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