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Welcome to Yellow Rose by Bolivar Vacations, a charming beachfront retreat where comfort and fun blend for families and groups. Enjoy ocean views from the full wraparound deck or cozy up in Texas city-themed bedrooms. The gourmet kitchen is perfect for making memories with spacious living areas featuring comfortable seating, board games, and a TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

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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 Retreat | Gulf Views, Wraparound Deck, Sleeps 12, Pet-Friendly, & More

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and charcoal grills. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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

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 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

Property is also known as

522363

About the area

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Fort Travis Seashore Park and Pink Dolphin Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide
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Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Aerial panorama coastal homes at Port Bolivar Beach Texas
    Crystal Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • huge cruise liner stands off the coast of Vancouver Canada Place flag flying over the Pacific Ocean sails a beautiful view of the city on the water Canada 2023
    Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    57 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas
    Galveston Seawall
    58 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Sunrise and sunset
    Port of Galveston
    59 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Gilchrist Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    98 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stingaree Restaurant & Bar
    10 min drive
  • Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill
    11 min walk
  • Jayla’s Bar & Grill
    11 min walk
  • Poppie's Place Downstairs Bar
    8 min drive
  • Beach Dreams
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Retreat | Gulf Views, Wraparound Deck, Sleeps 12, Pet-Friendly, & More pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Retreat | Gulf Views, Wraparound Deck, Sleeps 12, Pet-Friendly, & More?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Retreat | Gulf Views, Wraparound Deck, Sleeps 12, Pet-Friendly, & More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Retreat | Gulf Views, Wraparound Deck, Sleeps 12, Pet-Friendly, & More?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Retreat | Gulf Views, Wraparound Deck, Sleeps 12, Pet-Friendly, & More located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Beachfront Retreat | Gulf Views, Wraparound Deck, Sleeps 12, Pet-Friendly, & More Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Good - 3 Stars

First, I want to say the home itself is beautiful and has the potential to be a 5-star rental with the right improvements. At first glance, everything looked clean and inviting, but it didn't take long to notice issues. Small roaches began appearing almost immediately—they were on the floors, cabinets, walls, ceiling, even in the microwave and outside. One even fell on my daughter while she was trying to sleep. When we got home, I had to shake out all of our belongings to make sure none came with us. Additionally, as the floors got sandy and we swept, we discovered a surprising amount of black dog hair. The outside child/pet gate latch was completely rusted and unusable, and one of the bed pillows had a strong, unpleasant odor. With proper extermination and more thorough cleanings, this property could absolutely be a 5-star stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

Excellent - 5 Stars

We will be back! Such a great location and layout for a fun and relaxing get away for a family. The closeness to the beach allowed us to easily haul all our beach toys without the experience being pained by a long walk. The house was clean and had all the amenities needed to take care of a family for meals, entertainment, and sleeping arrangements. Looking forward already to our return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I hardly ever leave reviews, but I just had to on this one. Before our trip, I had a lot of questions. Every time I would email the property management I would get a email back within a hour. The beach House is right on the beach, literally. It is located in a quiet area with not a lot of beach traffic. We drove to Galveston one afternoon to go out to eat. Their beaches were packed! That really made me appreciate there is hardly anybody on the beach at our location. 10 people was the maximum number of people (at one time) I saw at the beach, where we stayed. The beach was clean. The house was in perfect condition when we got there. Everything was clean the beds were made, The kitchen ….had dishes, cups, bowls, cook ware….it was all there. I have rented probably about five beach houses over the years. This one is by far the best. I did have to call, after hours, regarding the code not working for the house when I got there, but they called me back within five minutes. I would rent this beach house again. The approximately 30 minutes drive from Galveston was worth it due to clean beach. Privacy and roomie house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paiton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

The Yellow Rose was perfect for our stay. It was able to accommodate our group of 12 with no issues. It’s clean, beautifully decorated and has plenty of space. The deck is amazing - overlooking the beach. You are literally walking distance to the beach! The views are gorgeous and it’s an easy drive back to the store or restaurants. The host was also quick to respond if we had an issues or questions!
View from the front deck during sunset
View of the sunset from the side deck
View from the front deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway trip!

The only issue we encountered was the lock on door at check in - Battery died on key pad. The back door dead bolt did not work and the handle lock was unlocked so we were able to enter that way. I called and was given the code for passkey. I let them know about back door dead bolt not working and that the door handle lock was not working properly. House smells brand new, all the rooms were clean. Beds were super soft - pillows were very large and looked nice on beds but a little too big to sleep on. We will definitely be back to this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time

Perfect location great time. But key pad did not work so we used the back up key. The shower downstairs is perfect. But the handle needs fixed.We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ica t.

Excellent - 5 Stars

Other than the unit is clean and complete with their amenities ( kitchen, laundry bathroom) the big + factor is the location which is beachfront.. So relaxing that kids stayed the whole day in the shore.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a great place and we would be to go back!

We loved our stay! It is a beautiful property and a wonderful location. It is awesome for a toddler and they are well setup to accommodate children! It was a wonderful experience and we very much enjoyed our time! We are looking forward to returning in the future. This was the cleanest property we've ever stayed at using VRBO and was cleaner than most hotels we've stayed at! It was accommodating for our fur babies too. The check in process was a little rough because the door lock code didn't work but the management company was quick to respond and we were able to get into the property and enjoy the rest of our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Luke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Time!!!

This is our second stay at Bolivar Peninsula. This location was almost impossible to beat! Direct access to the beach spoiled us with the ability to get the best out of this rental while also enjoying the beach all the time. Great overall experience and will absolutely go back. The kids loved it, the surf fishing was awesome, and the house was comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

We greatly enjoyed our stay for spring break! We missed the busy weeks and basically had the beach to ourselves. The house was very clean and the deck had gorgeous views. We locked ourselves out one day and they were quick to come help. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Wonderful home-checked all the boxes

Our family enjoyed this rental very much. We were a party of five adults and two children. Having front row easy access to the beach was important to us and this home delivered. The views from the deck, lower patio and inside the house were fantastic. We were able to enjoy beautiful sunrise and sunset. The wrap around deck was spacious and had plenty of seating options. There is a nice little seating area on the downstairs patio that is a little more private. With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, there was plenty of space and privacy. The home was well equipped, and met all of our needs for a fabulous beach vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall break at the beach

Awesome location! Beautiful powder sand and the house was very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachfront break from reality

We enjoyed our beachfront stay at The Yellow Rose! The house was very clean and well stocked with linens and kitchenware. As with any vacation we ran into a few minor inconveniences along the way. The key pad wouldn’t take our code upon check in but we called the number on the door and Daniel was there within 5 minutes to help us. He was very nice and made sure we didn’t need anything else before he left. The ice maker couldn’t keep up with the demand of our crowd of 8 but we supplemented with a bag of ice while it made more. We have the same fridge at home so we are familiar with the ice maker not keeping up with the demand. The WiFi was spotty when trying to stream things to watch at night or trying to watch football games but I completely realize to most this wouldn’t be an issue as you are at the beach. Just something I thought I would mention if you have kiddos or a sports fan. Overall we had a great time and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Perfect Stay

Our family cannot say enough about the Yellow Rose! It was perfect for our family! Had everything we needed for cooking and the location to the beach being steps away was so nice! The house was very clean. The porch sitting was a favorite! We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Wonderful place to vacation

This was our second stay with Bolivar Vacations and just as the first time, we really enjoyed being there. The Yellow Rose is beautiful and well stocked with many necessities. The beachfront view is beautiful. It was a nice, quiet peaceful experiences. We will be back. Thank you Bolivar Vacations!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and amazing

Beautiful home very well-maintained. Everything you need in the kitchen. Everything you need for the bathrooms. The views are amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Yellow Rose

The beach house and service were outstanding.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jordan family vaca

We enjoyed our stay even with all the rain we still have plenty of great times!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We loved this house! 7 adults and 5 children. For us it was perfect. We tend to eat our meals in with all these kids so the kitchen was a little skinny on baking dishes. 1 cooking sheet and 1 baking dish (8x8). Made lots of foul “pans”. Plenty of dishes, cups and cutlery though
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leesa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gilcrest Vacay

We all loved the beach house! It was on the beach, clean, beautiful, spacious and all the amenities we needed. Beds very comfortable, awesome deck, plenty of parking space. I would recommend this beach house to everyone😁❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a group of 11. Plenty of room and everything was just as advertised. Right on the beach, and great sunsets from the balcony. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steps from the beach!

We loved being so close to the beach and we also enjoyed the wonderful deck! The living room has plenty of seating so we were all able to hang out and enjoy time together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellow Rose

The house was perfect! So nice, decorated, and comfortable. With the rain, the bugs and mosquitoes were not pleasant, but other than that the vacation was great! The fridge water and ice went out and the managers/maintenance provided us with complimentary water, ice, and more as requested and delivered!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellow Rose was fantastic

Everything was wonderful. The house was beautifully furnished and decorated and had everything we needed. It was clean and comfortable. The outside living area was just as great. The deck was huge and the view of the beach and ocean was amazing. The host was attentive and communicated extremely well. Would definitely recommend this great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

review

No problems. Icemaker broke but repairman was sent ver quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024