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Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 16

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Gilchrist Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • High Island Beach
    ‪7 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.

Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 16

Bella Vista is a beautiful coastal inspired beach home that offers amazing sunsets and spectacular views of the beach, Gulf of Mexico, and East Galveston Bay all from the furnished wrap-around deck. The house has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, and is located on the quiet end of the Bolivar Peninsula, while still being just a short drive to shopping and restaurants.

Bright and airy, Bella Vista’s great room is flooded with natural light that bathes the beautiful furnishings with a warm glow. The spacious open concept beach house allows for easy entertaining between the large living room with an electric fireplace, dining room, and kitchen with breakfast bar and stools. The kitchen is fully stocked with a drip coffee machine, blender, microwave, slow cooker, etc. Some pantry items, spices, and limited paper supplies are also provided.

The master bedroom has an amazing beachfront view with a king size bed. The remaining bedrooms include a twin bunkbed in the second bedroom; another bedroom with one queen over queen bunk and one full size bed, and 2 queen beds in the final room. There is also a pull out sofa in the family room for extra sleeping accommodations. All bedrooms include Roku/FuboTV and ceiling fans. High speed internet is provided for streaming on all TVs.

Then there's the the lower level you will find a large entertaining space with a charcoal grill, picnic/bar area and outdoor seating. The convenient outdoor sand shower is perfect for rinsing off your time at the beach. You can experience the wonderful sights and sounds of the coast, whether bird watching in the Bolivar Flats or fishing in the gulf. Bella Vista beach house is perfect for your next family get-together or best friends' getaway weekend. This is a family-friendly beach that cannot be beat, so bring the everyone and enjoy!

If you need extra space, another Swedes property, Bach Haus, is directly across the street!

Small dogs (35 pounds and under) allowed with pet 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).
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Gilchrist Beach. A water park is available. The vacation home offers 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 Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Swedes Real Estate

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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: 1,834 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

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 not indicated whether 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
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

Gorgeous beachfront property - Bella Vista Port Bolivar
2899-229219
Gorgeous beachfront property - Bella Vista Private vacation home

Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 16 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Halie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house! Great location and views!
We had a great time! Check in was easy and the house was beautiful! Location was great with awesome views!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Manuel R.

Property dirty on the outside
The house was clean but the outside was very dirty and the grill still had food and it wasn't clean But the rest was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Criselda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Went on a family vacation. We enjoyed our time. Beautiful view. Will rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation Vacation
We enjoyed in this house for three days of spring break. It was exactly what we needed. The house was absolutely beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed. The location on the beach was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Enjoyed ourselves. Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andres M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
Thank you Swedes Real Estate, Bella Vista is beautiful. The house was very clean just as described. Beautiful view and just a few feet from the beach. We had a great time and will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021