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Two beach chairs facing the ocean with a small table between them.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a bench, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A two-story waterfront property with a deck and a covered patio area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a view into the dining area.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 271925 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Beaches
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪93 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Crystal Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 45 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 45 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 51 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Gulf Range - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and...

7 Bedrooms with 2 Bonus Bunkroom (16 beds) - 5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 27 A TXBeachVacation.com home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and corporate outings. We are located in Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar, Texas. Two homes (Hippo Hut and Gator Getaway) are side by side with a walkover connecting them. The homes together sleep 27. Both homes feature oversized fully stocked, large breakfast bar with seating for four, dining area have seating for ten. Living areas are spacious and tastefully furnished, Smart TV’s throughout, quartz countertop and stainless-steel appliances. HIPPO HUT Master bedroom had a King size bed, built in shelves in the closet and 65” Smart TV. Bedroom 2 has a Queen size bed, built in shelves in the closet and a 65” Smart TV. Bedroom 3 has Twin size bunk bed with trundle/hide away bed and a Full-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet. This room has a 55” Smart TV Bonus bunk room has two twin size beds. Two Full Baths (Master has huge walk-in shower, second bath tub/shower combo). GATOR GETAWAY The master bedroom has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV. Bedroom 2 also has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV. Bedroom 3 features a queen-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet. Bedroom 4 has a full-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet. Bonus bunk room has a full-size built-in bunk bed. Three full bathrooms. (Master bathroom has a large walk-in shower, second bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the third bathroom has a shower/tub combo). Features: Flat screen Smart TV’s, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, washer/dryer, towels/linens, central AC/heat, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove, toaster oven, blender, full size coffee pot, single serve units and hair dryers. Outdoor Features:Pickle ball, 4 Square Volleyball, Tabletop Jenga, Horseshoe, Corn Hole, beach toys and Charcoal Grills, Large oversize upper deck with table and chairs up/downstairs. Items we Provide: Limited amounts of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, trash can liners towels and linens. Items you may want to bring:Personal hygiene products, beach towels, sunblock/aloe vera, mosquito spray, umbrella/canopy, beach chairs, beach toys.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 7.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 9 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Table tennis

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,925 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

534754

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Port Bolivar within a short 7-minute walk of Crystal Beach. You'll also find Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and...?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and...?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each house with a kitchen in some.

Does The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and... have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and... have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and...?

Yes, every house at The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and... comes with a balcony.

The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and... Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ozkan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The place was great, clean, and well organized. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay, which made everything smooth and stress-free.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s trip with our family. The host was fantastic—great communication, and the home was clean and well cared for. We loved the on-site activities like pickleball, cornhole, volleyball, and the fire pit, plus the easy walk to the beach just down the street. The adjoining decks made it perfect for our large group. We truly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david z.

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

Perfect for large group

Great location. Was one of few places available for the whole family (24). Very clean and well supplied and lots of things to do outside. Was worried about the littles going back and forth between the houses upstairs but the porches and walkover were very safe. If you are part of a large group, this place is hard to beat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Friendcation 2025

We enjoyed the stay, we had so much room for all of the kids, was safe and the kids where able to go to house to house easily. The only downside is the mosquitoes are terrible at night and not able to sit outside for long. Having bug zappers upstairs would be awesome. We donplan to book there again! So much extra stuff at the home to use as well really helped everything run smoothly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025