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Outdoor dining
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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10148 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Bolivar Peninsula
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gilchrist Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    ‪64 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.

Beachfront 3BR | Expansive Deck, Grill & Ocean Views

Welcome to Cottage Del Mar by Bolivar Vacations! This beachfront retreat is perfect for families, friends, or couples looking to unwind. Enjoy stunning ocean views, a fully stocked kitchen, and cozy spaces for up to 10 guests. Whether you're here to relax or explore the Texas coast, this is your perfect getaway!

KEY FEATURES:
☀ Sleeps 10 – 3 beds, 2 baths
☀ Romantic Master Suite – Perfect for couples
☀ Beachfront – Step onto the sand!
☀ Expansive Deck – Ocean views, seating & grill
☀ Outdoor Lounge – Shaded area w/ grill & shower
☀ Gourmet Kitchen – Fully stocked for feasts
☀ Entertainment – Roku TVs + blackout curtains
☀ Work-Ready – Desk for remote work
☀ Pet-Friendly – 2 pups welcome! (fees apply)
☀ Easy Access – Free ferry to Galveston
☀ Adventure Nearby – NASA, Kemah & Houston
☀ Seafood Heaven – Dine out or cook fresh!
☀ Wildlife Spotting – Birds, pelicans & dolphins
☀ Security Camera – Driveway monitoring for peace of mind

☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆
* King Master Suite – Enjoy an en suite bath, 43" Roku TV, closet, bench, and a desk/vanity.

* Queen Room – Relax with a 43" Roku TV, closet, and shared hall bath access.

* Bunk Room – Perfect for groups! Twin over Full bunks, 43" Roku TV, closet, table with chairs, and space for up to 6 guests.


☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆
The King Master Suite boasts a private en suite with double sinks and a shower with a handheld sprayer. The hallway bathroom, shared by the Queen and Bunk rooms, also features a shower with a handheld sprayer for added convenience.

☆☆ KITCHEN & DINING ☆☆
The fully equipped kitchen offers an island with ocean views, seating for six at the table and four at the island. Need more space? A two-seater bench and a small table from the bunk room can be moved for extra dining flexibility. Cook with ease using the Keurig combo coffeemaker, crockpot, electric griddle, and all the essentials—from pots and pans to BBQ utensils!

☆☆ LIVING AREA ☆☆
Kick back in the spacious living room with two reclining sofas and comfy chairs—perfect for unwinding after a day of fun. Enjoy endless entertainment on Roku TVs in a cozy, inviting setting!

☆☆ OUTDOOR SPACE ☆☆
Step onto the expansive 400 sq. ft. deck—perfect for meals, drinks, and good company! Enjoy ocean views from a dining table for six, two high-back chairs, and cushioned loungers. Catch stunning sunrises with east-facing views and direct beach access. Need shade? The covered area below offers a propane BBQ (propane included), picnic table for eight, and a hot & cold outdoor shower for easy cleanup after a beach day!

★☆ Book Today & Experience Coastal Luxury at Cottage Del Mar by Bolivar Vacations! ☆★
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Bolivar Peninsula. A water park is available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Steps from Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Bolivar Vacations

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1590 sq ft (148 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
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

476929

Beachfront 3BR | Expansive Deck, Grill & Ocean Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
I loved it great location and I am trying to decide when to book again.
Awesome coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside Heaven
The lovely house exceeded our expectations. The decor was beach perfect. Would highly recommend this property. It was immaculate, comfortable and had everything you might want provided.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter getaway
Wonderful house! Everything was clean and ready for us when we arrived. Had one of the best views of the gulf. Just need a bigger sign with the address was a little hard to find, but overall highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Texas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year's on the Beach
We loved our stay! It was so nice being directly on the beach. We were constantly going back and forth from the beach to the house for meals, grabbing something we needed, etc. We were impressed with the sea shells we collected in this area of the beach. The house is away from crowds which was great with vacationing with my Autistic kiddo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Great!
Second time to stay here. Stayed with a friend in September. Loved it. Accommodations perfect and hopefully will stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent view
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Hearts Will Always Be In The Cottage By The Sea
Our family just returned from an amazing time at the Cottage del Mar!! It was our children's first ocean experience. We were so impressed by the family friendliness of the cottage and the beach was so close that the kids could just walk a few feet and play there all day. The house - It was pleasantly and beautifully decorated, but there were no fragile knick-knacks for them to accidently break. There were some nice extra's on site as well (A pack n' play for our infant, a small high chair) that made our stay a little much more enjoyable. Also the master bedroom had 3 huge windows that faced the water, so you could go to sleep watching the waves and wake up doing the same. The porch - We were not expecting this to be such a center point for the vacation, but it was amazing to sit on, eat meals and just plain relax here. We gathered as a family to watch the unbelievable sunrises and sunsets. Plenty of patio furniture for all members of our family to find a comfy spot and enjoy. Location - The house is located on a section of the beach where you are not bothered by anyone. So peaceful it felt like we had rented out a private beach to ourselves. We went over to Galveston on the ferry for a day and were reminded of how busy that area can be. We were happy to take the ferry back to Port Bolivar and return to a slower pace of life! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to relax and get away from their busy day-to-day life.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Cottage on the Beach!
Absolutely loved this cottage! Nicely decorated, very clean, located beach front and beautiful views! Highly recommend and we'll be back as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This property was very clean, well-equipped and exactly as advertised. The outdoor porch and seats were perfect and the beach access was great. Since there is a large overgrown and uncut area on the road side of the property, we did have some trouble with mosquitoes. Be sure to bring spray.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love This :)
I really don't want to give the glowing review this property deserves because I really don't want to share!! LOL of course, too good not to share. The home is just nearly perfect for my taste...well laid out, well stocked, very clean and near perfect location to suit my taste. I love that it feels really "beachy" but still has a very homey feel to it. We were just two "besties" carrying out a long time threat to "run away alone to the beach!", but this could be shared with two small families, a large family...just very comfortable. The ONE smallish complaint I have is not from this property at all but the neighboring house to the east. Though it was not occupied there were several very bright patio lights shinning all the time. Ruined being able to look toward the sunrise from that very comfortable deck this house has. Otherwise, wonderful, all the way around! Thanks so much for sharing :) We've planning to run away again, soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away with family
This house is a great place to stay for a great beach get away. House is beautiful and the view of the beach is perfect. Look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach property
We enjoyed our stay at this property so much! Everything was perfect, from the location right on the beach, to the perfectly stocked and cleaned house, to the comfortable bed, to the excellent air conditioning. We loved the clean beautiful beach and we found lots of shells and sea glass, and we saw an amazing assortment of birds. You will not be sorry you rented this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jay S., Rockwall, tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and location
We have visited Bolivar Peninsula many times and this is by far the best place for our particular needs. Check in and check out was a breeze. House is well appointed with furniture and kitchen supplies. Even has some board games to play. Quiet location. Great views. Just a few steps to the beach. Unless I am just technically challenged, one of my warnings would be to come prepared to log on to streaming services since the home provides Roku tv. We were hoping to see some events on cable tv but were unable to. We hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st Stay on the Bolivar Peninsula!
Absolutely fantastic! Perfect location for myself, spouse, m-i-l. and our 15 lb Malshi. Great location without the hustle/bustle of Galveston island. Casa Del Mar comes fully equiped. We greatly enjoyed the local atmosphere of the Big Store, Nauti Pig, and adult beverage locations.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property
Very nice house - clean and ready for us when we got there. Area was nice and fairly private. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most perfect getaway
A perfect getaway in the perfect spot for bolivar peninsula just a few feet away from the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steps from Paradise
Cottage Del Mar is nicely appointed, it's clear the owners have put a lot of work into it. The access to the beach is such a big deal for our family. You can walk outside, down the steps, through a small yard, onto a pathway and 20 yards from the slab you're on the beach. Very few properties on Bolivar have a pathway directly from yard to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House
Great property. Beach is just beyond the yard. House is open floor plan, plenty of space for big families to enjoy time together inside or out. Loved the captain chairs on the deck to enjoy the elevated views and breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Wedding
We booked this house because it was 4 doors down from my best friends beach wedding. The house was perfect. It was clean, kitchen fully stocked and little things you never knew you would need ( like little flashlights for when a storm blew through and knocked out electricity in the town). It was very tastefully decorated. The patio was the highlight. Great place to relax with coffee or a drink. The beach culture was interesting and not what I expected. The beach was very fishing friendly. We had professional shark fishermen set up next to the house. They were very friendly and allowed the kids to all look at their 6 foot shark catch. However, all the chumming of the water deterred us from adventuring too far out in the water. On the beach, there were several interesting trump parades and cars waving confederate flags out the window- something a bit uncomfortable for our diverse crew. Also, some men riding dirt bikes decided to drive right through the wedding ceremony and attempt to splash water and sand on the bride and groom, rather than going around on the open sand road behind the ceremony. And they made sure to yell “public beach” during their ride. Despite the interesting beach culture, we did enjoy our stay. Just thought it would be fair to know what your getting into when you stay in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Great time! House was clean and very nicely stocked, it had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christiana T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Oasis
The house was beautiful and the views were absolutely immaculate! My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything about the house was perfect except for the sliding glass door being hard to open and the mosquitoes were bad first thing in the morning and late at night. But even with those two little issues, it was well worth the stay. We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Lovers
We enjoyed our trip. We didn't have any problems with the property. The home is beautifully decorated, well stocked. The only issue we had was the mosquitoes were horrible and were swarming us the day we left. We literally were covered with bites while loading the car then fought them off most of the way home. It would be nice to have some lounging chairs for the deck area below by the picnic table; but other than that no suggestions or issues. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Was great! Only thing was the sliding glass door was super hard to open and shut
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
We loved the beach house! It had everything you needed and more! Couldn’t get any closer than this home. You can sit on the deck and feel like you are right at the beach. Close for kids to play in the sand and a short walk back for lunch. Great yard area for our little dog. Absolutely loved the separate entrance to the master suite. Will definitely need the screen placed underneath when the weather gets warmer. We hope to return and stay again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Fantastic service. We loved the location - it’s like having your own private beach. We had a couple maintenance concerns and they were addressed immediately. Wonderful service. Also appreciate the very reasonable pet fee & the fact that we didn’t have to do 80% of the cleaning. Most houses make you do the bulk of the cleaning work at move out, while still charging $300 for a cleaning fee. We very much appreciated that all we had to do was take the trash out. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022