You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!!
Welcome to The Regal Seagull, come make this well-appointed, peaceful Gilchrist vacation beach house your next home-away-from-home. The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home boasts breathtaking views from the balcony and is just steps away from The Gulf of America. The entire crew can enjoy endless days in the sun and sand. Stack your itinerary with historical tours of Galveston, fresh-caught seafood, visits to more iconic beaches and great bird-watching locations nearby. Pack the SPF!
***Close to the bird watching locations*** Bolivar Flats / Houston Audubon Society. Check BolivarPeninsulaTexas website for more details
The Property Ocean Views | Pets Welcome w/ Fee | ~27 Mi to Galveston
This pet-friendly (with pet fee) beachfront home named the 'Regal Seagull' is perfect for a family vacation to coastal Texas and features an open interior and uninterrupted ocean views.
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Living Room: 2 Full Sleeper Sofas
MAIN FEATURES: Deck/balcony, patio, outdoor shower, outdoor dining area, open living space, Smart TVs, DVD player, bathtub, ceiling fans, kids table w/ chairs, highchair.
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, dishware/flatware, blender, toaster, toaster oven, trash bags + paper towels, ice maker, water filter, spices, bar seating
FAQ: Stairs required for access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), 5 exterior security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (2-4 vehicles)
House Rules and Policies - No smoking anything inside. Smoking allowed outside or under neath the house. Evidence of smoking inside the house will result in $500 fine.
- Pets allowed w/ $125 pet fee. Max 2 dogs or cats at 50lbs each. - Please keep pets out of the beds. Pets in beds will result in an additional cleaning fee of $100.
- Missing or damaged items like any keys, remotes, linens, dishes, appliances, decorations, furniture and furnishings are subject to a repair and replacement fee.
- No parties or large gatherings, all guests must be included in the reservation.
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access.
- NOTE: There is no vehicle access (golf cart, car, truck, etc.) to the beach through the yard. Vehicle access to the beach is about 500 yards to the north on Hwy 87, just 2 houses down and very close.
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located at the front of the house facing the stairs, 1 camera is located at the top of the stairs facing down, 1 camera is located under the house facing the parking area, and 1 camera is on the back of the house facing the backyard. There is also a doorbell camera that faces the highway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion. They will record when they first sense motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected. Tampering with cameras will result in a $250 fine and immediate cancellation of your reservation without refund.
- Cleaning: We don't expect you to do a lot of cleaning when you leave, that's why there's a cleaning fee. But please respect our house and try not to leave it extra dirty. If something breaks during your stay let me know right away so we can work out a fair resolution. If we find something has been damaged during your stay after you have departed, then you will most likely be charged for that at full price.
- Checkout Instructions: Please clean out the fridge completely, bag and throw out all trash in the trash cans by the street. Please load and start the dishwasher, dishwasher pods are kept under the sink. Leave the sheets and comforters on the beds where they were. Please place dirty towels in the laundry basket by the washer and dryer.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.
Note from host: Smoking inside will result in $500 fine
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
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
General
Unit size: 1,150 square feet
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 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave sheets, blankets and pillows on the beds. We will take care of laundry.
Put dirty towels in laundry basket by the washer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
There is no vehicle access (golf carts, etc..) to the beach through the yard. Vehicles access to beach is 2 houses north.
No parties.
No smoking inside.
Please do not open the windows.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs and cats only
2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking inside will result in $500 fine
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Port Bolivar and just steps from Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach is also within a driving distance of 3.7 mi.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!!?
As of May 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!! on May 5, 2026 start from $415, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Will I be able to park at Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!!?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home associated with 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!!?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a smart TV and a kitchen in each house, and some feature ocean view.
Are there hot tubs at Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!!?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!!?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!!?
Yes, every house at Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!! comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.
Beachfront Getaway! Great for bird watching! Perfect water view!! Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mike W.
Sep 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly/beachfront
Mike W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela A.
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!!!
Our stay here was amazing! I can’t explain how beautiful the house was, so clean and welcoming, had everything we needed and more! The view from our balcony was so beautiful it didn’t feel real! Beach access from our backyard and PRIVATE beach!!! I cant stop recommending this place to everyone, this is a great stay! Will be coming back soon!!!
Angela A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christy P.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property for families with small children
We really enjoyed this place, and appreciated the added child safety of the it being completely fenced in, as well as the convenience of games and beach toys being provided. The Gilchrist beach is much less crowded than Crystal Beach, but this location is not quite as good as the house we usually stay in about a mile closer to Crystal Beach. This house is very close to the water, but the beach access was a little difficult, considering the sand dunes and built up shell and seaweed area in front of the dunes. When tide is in, theres very little beach, as some cars and golf carts go by occasionally, so you have to leave a narrow path for them. Also, the beach is covered with broken shells, so you really need to wear shoes on the beach and in the water. Also, I wasn't a fan of the beds, as they were not firm enough for us, but rather were so soft that you sunk into the mattresses some. The kitchen had nice appliances, and was well supplied, other than only having a few plastic drinking glasses, and 2 stemless plastic wine glasses. Another positive was how quickly the owner answered our questions. Be aware that the house sways a little at times, but this didnt really bother us.
Christy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard D.
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Excellent property to stay connected as a family
Richard D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte N.
Jun 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Lots of privacy. Lots of shells!
Great place for a family getaway.
Charlotte N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristie W.
Jun 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
House was wonderful. It was fully stocked and super clean. The location is perfect as well.
Kristie W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna R.
Apr 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
2nd Time staying!
This is our 2nd time staying. Great location for more private beach. Away from most of the traffic.
Anna R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
patricia d.
Apr 16, 2025
Review
Stay was fine,had a fun time. The only thing that was not good were the beds,they were just okay.other than that,we had a geat time.
patricia d.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda S.
Sep 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanfront Gilchrist Getaway was GREAT
Cannot say enough good things about the house, the location and the owner. They checked in the morning after our first nite just to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. They were responsive (almost within minutes ) to a few random questions. I loved the location, a little quieter area of the beach. The house was just as presented in the description, we will be staying here again!!
Brenda S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather L.
Jul 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
House was secluded & right on the water. Host communicated well & responded quickly. Only issues was the WiFi went out after a storm & the cell signals were spotty. Host quickly communicated updates & service was restored with a few hours. We would definitely stay here again.
Heather L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel B.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good Communication
This was out 2nd visit to the Regal Seagull. Our trip was planned a week after Hurricane Beryl. We were able to easily communicate to find out if there was any damage to the property before making the trip. It's a nice, relaxing spot close to the water, not as much traffic on the beach, so its nice for the kids to play.
Rachel B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna R.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach property!
Secluded right on the beach! Perfect for our little group and pets! Just what we needed! 1 small issue with wifi after storm was remedied quickly by host. Quickly responded to our requests. Would rent again!.
Anna R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle H.
Jun 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
On the beach
This house really is on the beach. Golf cart access is about 2-3 houses away.
Michelle H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole R., Liberty Hill, U.S.
May 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
On the beach!
This house is so close to the beach! We had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying our private time on the beach. The house was clean and decorated nicely. The beds are so incredibly comfortable. The owners were very responsive and accommodating. We had a very nice stay!
Nicole R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dawn P.
May 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on earth
Absolutely beautiful home. Zane was a pleasure to deal with. Fenced yard was perfect for our fur babies. The lift is a game changer for moving luggage. We will book this property again.
Dawn P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Efren B.
Apr 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful get together!
Loved it. 2nd visit here. Everything is nice, organized & clean.We had a wonderful time with family from Laredo, TX. Others came to visit during the day. Weather was chilly so we rented a golf cart to ride on beach so everyone could enjoy. Would love to stay again in late summer so we can enjoy water. ..Efren & Nereida
Efren B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Monica E.
Mar 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Love the beachfront.
Host is the best.
Monica E.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janice J.
Feb 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We loved the site...just between the main road and beach. Photos of sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. Our view of the beach, only 20 steps from the house, was stunning. We viewed dolphins swimming in the waters right off the beach along with birds feeding and flying by. The shell combing on the beach was beyond expectations.
It seems the house provided us everything we needed except food. They even had a can of bug spray and so glad we had it because the mosquitos on the beach and under the house were really bad due to the rain they had recently.
Beds were comfortable as was everything in the house. Very clean. Hosts were so responsive and answered all our questions. The lift was so wonderful to use for moving our items from and to the car.
We would love to stay there again...and as soon as we can. Those sunrises and sunsets were such blessings.
Janice J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Curtiss or Melba L.
Dec 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Always fabulous!
Zane and Tracy make Bolivar the best destination to relax, absorb the ocean breezes, the sunrises and sunsets, and endless beach walks. This property is perfectly located, well appointed, and so comfortable. This is the ONLY place we stay on Bolivar Peninsula…so looking forward to the next one…thanks, y’all!!
Curtiss or Melba L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie P.
Dec 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect private quiet beach vacation
I wanted a beach front home for my family and this couldn’t have been better. The ocean is right out your back door. Abundance of shells on the beach, very private. The home has a lift for all your luggage and groceries so you don’t have to haul everything up the stairs. The beds were super comfortable, I’ve always hated hotel beds but these felt like I was back at home. The kitchen is stocked with most of the tools you need, including coffee, laundry soap, dish soap, even dog bowls in the house in downstairs in the closet. There’s a tv in every room which my son was excited about. The washer and dryer were so convenient and clean and easy to use. I would recommend this house and the managers to everyone looking for a beach trip. I texted them multiple times and got responses immediately.
Wanted to give people a heads up, we looked for “groceries” on our phone gps, it was late at night and we wanted to get a quick collection for dinner and breakfast and it sent us to this gas station in High Island that charged us way too much, and the other closest was 30 minutes to Winnie. But the next day we discovered just 10 miles in the other direction is Boliver and there are nicer places to go, including a funny grocery store shaped like a castle that has everything you could need for a beach stay. Also a couple dollar stores, restaurants, etc. We went to Galveston one evening via the ferry it was real quick and easy on and off both ways.
Bobbie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edie L.
Nov 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property!!
Zane and Tracy are amazing hosts! Best hosts I’ve ever had. 😊Great communication with quick response to questions.
The house is right on the beach. The beach is secluded where there are lots of unique seashells. The house has a great setup and it was super clean. It is dog friendly. There are all kinds of utensils, pots & pans and supplies. 6 people on all of our devices and didn’t have any issues with internet. Had bbq grill and great deck furniture to enjoy the view. Really a home away from home… right on the beach!!
Highly recommend this property!! We will be back!!
Edie L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
Nov 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We had a great stay!! The property is beautiful and the easy access to the beach was ideal for the kids. The fenced in yard was wonderful for the dogs. The home was clean and had everything we needed for our stay! The owners were quick to respond to any questions we had!
Jennifer
Jennifer B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy R.
Oct 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Port Bolivar
Nice place right on the beach. The kids enjoyed hunting for shells and playing in the water. There was hardly anyone else in the beach, I don't know if that's due to the location or the fact it is October, either way we are not complaining!
The only real negative were the mosquitoes, but I don't think there is much you can do about that in Texas 😊
We would definitely recommend to others.
Amy R.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C., Fort Worth, TX
Oct 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach location
The view was amazing. The property was clean and decorated nicely. We enjoyed the proximity of the beach and the ease of communication with the host. There was not much open on the peninsula during our stay but perhaps there is more during the summer. Getting to the ferry to go to Galveston eas convenient.
Jennifer C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G.
Sep 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of heaven!
Great location, comfy and well-organized house, wonderful owners, and everything you need for your beach vacation. Just a few steps to the sand and surf!