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Beautiful oceanfront home with a private hot tub and expansive decks

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
On the beach
4 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14194 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Crystal Beach
    1 min walk
  • Bolivar Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Gilchrist Beach
    2 min walk
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    68 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful oceanfront home with a private hot tub and expansive decks

The Salty Dog

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This oceanfront treasure is the perfect getaway for anyone wanting to enjoy a more rural side of the Texas Gulf Coast and have a luxurious home to relax in.

This stilted, three-story home is bright and spacious, with the living spaces on the second and third floors (which are accessed by stairs). There are nautical accents throughout the home, and its open layout makes it great for a larger group of guests. The fully equipped kitchen features a large island with seating, along with upscale accents, stainless steel appliances, and gorgeous granite countertops. The main living area is open, expansive, and full of tasteful furnishings.

Two primary bedrooms are located on the third floor, as is the laundry room. One bedroom features an en suite bathroom; the other bathroom has a door to the second bedroom and another access point from the main living area. Step out onto the partially covered, third-story deck and enjoy sweeping ocean views. There are deck chairs, loungers, and rocking chairs to help you enjoy the salty sea air.

The second story features a mezzanine deck with a hot tub, porch swings, and an open bar area with a refrigerator and a chest freezer. The bunk room, with its large full bathroom, and the fourth bedroom are accessed from this deck The ground level has an open seating and counter area, along with bench seating and a firepit right along the beach. This home is a lovely place to bring friends or family together.

Things to Know
Please note that the two primary bedrooms are on the third floor and accessible from inside the home. There are two additional bedrooms located on the mezzanine (second floor) deck which are not accessible from inside the home and have a separate entrance with deadbolt locks.
This home is equipped with high-speed WiFi, along with an outdoor shower.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: There is no cameras on the inside of the home or pointed in the direction of in the home.
All the cameras are active and on record at all times.
On main upper level
One Camera pointed towards entrance of front door and stairway to enter home.
On 2nd level of home.
there are a total of 5 cameras all in use and constant record. All the cameras are pointed to entrance of bed rooms and the stair way entry
On ground level of home.
there are a total of 3 cameras. pointed at entrance of drive and a Ring cam at base of the stairway.


Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Crystal Beach. A water park is available. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Steps from Crystal Beach and Bolivar Peninsula
This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2092 sq ft (194 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Beautiful oceanfront home with a private hot tub and expansive decks Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Priscilla C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful but would not recommend as is
The house was beautiful with comfortable beds. But the smell of mold and visible mold through out the house made our stay uncomfortable. All issue and pictures have been sent and discussed with the property manager. Another issue was the beautiful view we could have experienced if we could have accessed the beach in front of the house. One of the main reasons we picked the house was the view. I wish as a host wanting their guest to really enjoy the house would of added in the information that the weekend we picked was a shark tournament weekend and the beach would be super crowded with loud music playing all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

KELLEY T.

Great location
The house is nice and the location to the beach is amazing; however, there were so many issues with the house! To name a couple, the hot tub does not work so should be removed as an amenity. The a/c in the house also does not cool. I informed the management company (not VRBO) of my many concerns but nothing was resolved. I also gave a review to Vacasa prior to this review and never got a reply. I have booked properties thru VRBO for 15+ years and have never had any issues and will continue to book, only if solely managed by VRBO!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli T., Tyler, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome home & location
The house was awesome. Perfect location to the beach. Beautiful decor, comfy beds and room for everyone in our family. The kitchen is well equipped. The only 2 complaints that I have are the middle floor description of the two bedrooms was deceiving on the online site with the two rooms not being connected to each other and (1) bedroom not connected to the bathroom. You had to go outside on the middle deck to access the separated bathroom. We had young teens staying on the floor. NOTE# I did know in advance that the two rooms downstairs had to use stairs outside to go to kitchen and living room that are upstairs, but not clear on the bathroom situation and being separated bedrooms from each other. Also, there was no outside BBQ grill to use. So prepare for that. Not a game changer, but needs to be noted. We will stay here again. Thank you for the great week stay in your beautiful home. Lots of great memories made. Thanks again, Kelli Tennison
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Awesome place. Great house and locatiom
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H., Uvalde, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beach house
You can’t beat the proximity to the beach! No neighbors so you have a big chunk of beach to yourself! The beach was clean! The hot tub was fantastic! This house is fully equipped, all you need to bring are groceries! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
The house was beautiful and so was the location. The only disappointment we had was the hot tub and outside shower was not working. They were able to fix the shower by not the hot tub. The porches were amazing. All the chairs and swings. Thank you for sharing your Beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mattpatt0007

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property as described!!
Beautiful and clean house as described with all the necessities. Beach access and hot tub were both AMAZING!!! We had one issue with speakers in the house not turning off, but they sent someone out to handle it quickly. Be prepared for mosquitoes, there were a TON of them around the island while we were there (November). Bring plenty of spray, candles, etc. For whatever reason they did not seem to like the hot tub so we were still able to enjoy the hot tub which was a huge plus, and a big reason we booked here. Very private location. We highly recommend Margaritaville for nearby food/entertainment which was about a 10+ min. drive away. Especially if you have kids, they had an awesome set up for kids entertainment (mini football field, pool/hot tubs, volleyball, basketball, arcade, live music, etc.)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short, relaxing stay by the beach
We had a brief stay at The Salty Dog which was very enjoyable. The location is great, a little on its own and right on the beach. The house is great; we only has 2 of us stay but plenty of room for a family and wouldnt have been crowded. Decor inside is very well themed for the beach and the property is generally very well kept. The only 2 items for attention: - the lock boxes are very corroded fromnthe sea salt and very hard to use. - the main living space is on the third floor and the service lift is not usable to get luggage up. We were on a 3 week trip and so we had a lot to get up there and back down again! Both inconvenient but in no way took away from our stay. Would love to bring the family back if we were ever in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
This is our favorite rental in gilchrist. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Love this place!
This place is our favorite house in gilchrist. Big enough for our hole family and friends. We just love everything about this place. This was our 2nd time renting it in 2 months. We will definitely keep renting here. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandee A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Getaway
We had a wonderful time with family here! Bigger than expected! Beds were really comfortable! Home was clean and beautifully decorated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront Gem!
We chose the Salty Dog based on the description and the ammenities listed. Everything exceeded our expectations. The house sits right on the beach with direct beach access. There are no neighbors on either side giving the feeling of a secluded atmosphere. The Gilchrist area is much less crowded than Crystal Beach offering an enjoyable beach experience. The house is beautifully decorated and the kitchen is stocked with everything needed to prepare meals. The downstairs kitchen is convenient for snacking and serving meals. There is plenty of seating on both decks with an unobstructive ocean view. The susnrises and sunsets were amazing. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of pillows and blankets. Check in and check out was seamless. Jackie and her management team was wonderful. We had to call them regarded an alarm issue and they came within 15 minutes, handled the situation and gave us their direct line in case we had any further issues. We couldn't have found a better place to enjoy our time together with family. The owners have done a great job of creating a beautiful escape with the comforts of home. We loved every minute of our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

nancy a., Henrico, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house but several glitches!
Good location, some very nice amenities ( beach towels) but no coffee bean grinder, no waste baskets in the bathrooms, no outdoor grill. Most importantly the dishwasher was non- functional! When we got there it was full of dirty dishes. I called mgmt. re this but nothing was done.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022