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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 24279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly

Welcome to "DayDreamer" by Bolivar Vacations! This massive 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom beachfront home is nestled in the quietest part of Bolivar's Gilchrist area, offering unparalleled space and luxury. Perfect for large families or groups, it sleeps 24 guests comfortably with two king beds and ten queen beds—no bunks here, just pure comfort. It stands out as a premier choice among Bolivar Vacation Rentals for those seeking a peaceful retreat without the crowds.

Experience coastal luxury at its finest in this pet-friendly haven. "DayDreamer" is an exceptional option for those seeking expansive Bolivar Peninsula Rentals with breathtaking ocean views and direct access to the beautiful Texas coast.

THE SPACE
"DayDreamer" features 7 beautifully furnished bedrooms, including 2 king beds and 10 queen beds, ensuring everyone in your group of 24 has a comfortable place to rest. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, fully stocked and featuring a large island perfect for preparing group meals. Enjoy the unique cafe-style sunroom, filled with natural light, or gather in the multiple living areas designed for family connection.

With 4 full bathrooms featuring modern fixtures, there is plenty of space for everyone to refresh. The home also includes a washer and dryer for your convenience and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. This property is a true standout among Bolivar Beach House Rentals, offering a blend of scale and sophistication that is hard to find.

GETTING AROUND
Step out onto the expansive front deck to enjoy the sun, ocean breezes, and a propane grill for outdoor cooking with a view. The underneath entertainment area is perfect for gatherings, featuring picnic tables and a convenient outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day on the sand.

Being in a prime beachfront location in the quiet Gilchrist area, you have immediate access to the beach without the chaos. This property is perfectly situated for enjoying all the Bolivar Peninsula has to offer, providing an excellent base for your coastal explorations and a top choice for Port Bolivar Vacation Rentals.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE & BOOKING
The minimum age to book this property is 25 years old. We do not accept reservations from individuals under 25. A valid ID may be required at check-in to verify age compliance.

Book now and secure your unforgettable Casago Bolivar Vacations getaway to the Texas coast!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Crystal Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 14 minutes on foot from Gilchrist Beach
Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Beachfront | Ocean Views, Sunroom & Pet-Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. We had four families and the house was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time here! It really is perfect for a large family. The two fridges and two washers/dryers were extremely helpful during the stay. It’s right on the beach. We went in October and pretty much had the beach to ourselves most days, with just infrequent/random people who would drive by on golf carts. Overall a very private beach experience. There are 3 bathrooms downstairs and 4 bedrooms downstairs. 2 of those bathrooms are en suites. There’s technically 3 bedrooms upstairs but make sure you know that one of those bedrooms is a loft space. You walk through that area to get to the other two bedrooms. There’s one bathroom upstairs that’s connected to the loft space. However, that bathroom is sectioned off well. There’s a double vanity separated out. And then a toilet room that’s separate with a sink and then the shower room is separate as well. So it is easy for multiple people to use that bathroom at the same time. The kitchen is fully stocked. We did bring a couple of larger pans from home only cuz we weren’t sure what they’d have. But overall, they have everything you would potentially need. The hosts were very helpful and responded quickly as well. If you’re going to Port Bolivar and need a large space for your family, I’d definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Quiet!

We loved our time in this house! It was GREAT for our large group- the double fridge and double laundry was so helpful! This house is on a more secluded part of the beach, keeping us far from crowds and noise. We absolutely loved this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The living space is great for a large group! Easy check-in and out process.Great patio and deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Wonderful home! Had pretty much everything we needed! Wonderful view of the ocean. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for large families!!

The house and the location were perfect for our large family! There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and living spaces. The 2 refrigerators and 2 washers/dryers was a plus. The outdoor shower and foot wash were great when coming from the beach. The beach was within steps of the property which was great for coming and going to the house. I would highly recommend! Just be ware if coming on Jeep weekend, LOTS!!!!! of police presence which was fine except for the 2-hour check point to get to the house on Friday evening!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Katy Krew

The house was wonderful. Fully equipped and right on the beach. We had a little trouble with the door at check-in and only 2 burners would work on the grill but other than that, it was great! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David and Judy L., Spring Lake, MI

Day Dreamer

The size and location on the house were perfect for our family. Many memories were made. Our family included mother, siblings, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The second set of washer and dryer and 2 refrigerators was definitely appreciated. Would like to have had an elevator, especially for supplies. Beach was very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Customer

It was an awesome stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend

Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Impressive!

One of the cleanest rentals I have ever booked! Kitchen was stocked with all the essential and having 2 refrigerators with a large group was great! Great location, wonderful view from the deck, and quiet beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect big family home.

Super spacious and amazing location to the beach. Loved the two refrigerators. Only recommendation I would have is to add a lift for luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for family and friend beach fun!

This house had everything we could need and more for a great long weekend at the beach. Plenty of space to relax and have fun with friends and family. An easy walk to the beach, and a close drive to beach access through car if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

My family of 14 stayed at Daydreamer for 5 days and 4 nights. The house is beautiful and very spacious. The beds were comfortable and the. Bathrooms were clean. The patio was very nice and we were so close to the beach. Not much traffic on the beach, just a golf cart now and then. We loved DayDreamer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert j.

Liked: Cleanliness

great view of the beach. about 200 feet from the house.

great experience, the house met all of our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birdwatching

Excellent location, convenient for High Island and Bolivar Penninsula birding hotspots. Very comfortable house, with all needed conveniences.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friend trip

House was big enough for our group and very clean! Beds were very comfortable! What would make this house even better is a toilet by the outside shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khristina Mari A., New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Our group was very happy with our stay! The house was awesome! Plenty of space for 6 families with a lot of kids. Kitchen has a complete set for cooking. They are very thoughtful for placing a baby gate by the stairs. It's a short walk to the beach. We love how the house have king and queen beds only. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Time

Everything was just great and as expected. Everyone had a good time. Could have had a couple of extra garbage bags. The property was very clean and well organized. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic beach stay

We gathered for our annual President’s Day family beach trip. Everything was absolutely fantastic with positive comments from everyone who attended. The place was very clean, stylish, spacious, well-appointed, and in a great location. The hosts were friendly and attentive. Looking forward to staying next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrell D.

Liked: Cleanliness

After Christmas Fun

Loved the accommodations. Very clean, nicely decorated, and all the required cooking tools with the extras. Ocean view is fabulous. We will book again for our annual family holiday retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Christmas Ever

We were able to enjoy this big beautiful beach house with family and friends on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It had plenty of space for everyone to move around in the kitchen and plenty of space for everyone to sleep and plenty of space for everyone to have restroom access and plenty of space for everyone to play games. This is one of the best beach houses we ever stayed in. It is a true 7 bedroom 4 bathroom house!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yearly family gathering

Finally found house that meets all our needs!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Setting

The house was lovely - new and clean. More family space than we expected and lots of table/counter seating for our group. Very close to the beach and the weather was beautiful. Lots of wonderful memories made.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023