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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

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

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  • Kitchen
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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.

Modern Beachfront w/ EV Charger & Pet Friendly

Welcome to "The Magnificent Starfish" by Bolivar Vacations! This stunning beachfront retreat is all about creating unforgettable moments with family and friends. As a premier choice for Bolivar Vacation Rentals, this home offers direct beach access and luxury amenities for the ultimate coastal escape.

Experience the best of the Texas coast with breathtaking ocean views and modern conveniences like a high-speed EV charging station. Whether you are looking for Bolivar Peninsula Rentals for a family getaway or a group trip, "The Magnificent Starfish" provides the perfect blend of style, comfort, and beachfront living for up to 10 guests.

THE SPACE
"The Magnificent Starfish" features 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including two luxurious master king suites with private ensuites. The interior boasts cozy coastal vibes with elegant tile flooring and a spacious living area perfect for movie nights. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, fully equipped with a gas range and all the essentials for preparing group meals.

This pet-friendly home is a standout among Bolivar Beach House Rentals, offering a cargo lift to easily transport your luggage and groceries to the main level. With high-speed internet and thoughtfully designed living spaces, every detail is crafted for your comfort and convenience.

GETTING AROUND
The outdoor living space is a true highlight of this property. Relax on the expansive deck and soak in the panoramic ocean views—perfect for morning coffee or sunset dining. On the ground level, you'll find an outdoor lounge area with a grill and a convenient outdoor shower to rinse off after a day in the surf.

Being directly beachfront, you can step straight from your door onto the sand. For those exploring Port Bolivar Vacation Rentals, the combination of prime location, EV charging, and premium outdoor amenities makes "The Magnificent Starfish" an unmatched base for your Bolivar Peninsula adventures.

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!

Pet-Friendly: Bring up to 2 pups along for the fun!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Crystal Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Crystal Beach and a 2-minute drive from Gilchrist Beach
Modern Beachfront w/ EV Charger & 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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

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 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.

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Modern Beachfront w/ EV Charger & Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Autumn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second stay in The Magnificent Starfish. To say it’s perfect is an understatement. It’s our home away from home. We love coming here just to destress from life in the concrete jungle for a long weekend. The house is pristine, welcoming and just feels like home. The beach is clean, quiet and safe. And the neighbors are gems, some of the friendliest, most helpful people you could meet. We don’t even consider other options anymore, if the Starfish isn’t available, we just change our dates and book when it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place, Wonderful Property

We had a fantastic stay. The home was beautiful, plenty of room, and an amazing porch that wraps around the house. You can see the sunrise in the front, and the sunset at the back. The lawn is well maintained, so there aren't hiding places for those awful bird sized mosquitos that call the area home, we hardly saw any in our week there. The beach is less than a stones throw away, and is essentially private in front of the house - there is about a 50 yard span between where our family and the neighbors would set up. The hosts were absolutely great, and incredibly responsive, excellent service with any questions we had. I certainly plan to return, and am beyond sad to have to depart.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect for our family. Direct access to the beach. House was clean and spacious. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B., Lake Charles, La.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach home

This is our 2nd stay at the Magnificent Starfish for our girl’s beach trip. Location is perfect, literally steps from the beach. The home has everything you need and plenty of space. We had a couple of minor issues. The host was easily reached and issues taken care of promptly. Can’t wait to book our next long weekend !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and great house!

Loved staying at this property! Everything was clean, house was in a great location, and the propane grill was an added bonus. Walk out your backyard and you are on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, calm and relaxing

We had a perfect stay. The property is absolutely amazing and the outside areas were perfect. Having a quick rinse shower right when you get off the beach was great and the cargo lift made bringing our belongings in and out super easy. It was also a blessing for our mobility impaired senior dog. The high speed EV charger was super convenient and easy to use. Inside, the home is beautiful, spotlessly clean and stocked with everything you could possibly need. The home’s layout allows privacy for everyone and never feels crowded. The neighbors are very outgoing and pleasant so you feel like you belong there, not like an outsider. The beach was clean and had so many beautiful shells and sea glass. Our son had a fantastic time exploring. There weren’t many people, so it was quiet and never crowded. We can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Property was amazing, great location and great accommodations. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach View & Beach House

What a beautiful beach house! Plenty of room, kitchen had everything we needed & direct beach access! Will definitely stay here again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAM H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to say

this house was right on the beach and was very clean. we enjoyed our stay and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House

We loved this house so much! We were able to do fireworks on the beach, see our tent in front of the house on the beach and leave it there. Our dogs LOVED it. We have an older dog and the cargo lift helped so much!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work Retreat

This house was excellent! The kitchen is perfect for cooking and well stocked with equipment. The beach was nice, especially at low tide.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place! Very clean which is no easy feat on the beach. All that you could ask for!! Will definitely stay here again. I will add, the VRBO service fees did seem high.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M., San Antonio, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and relaxing!

We came for a slow down, hang out girls weekend and got just that!! The house was perfect! Plenty of space for all 6 of us, the elevator to haul your stuff up was amazing and the kitchen had everything we needed and more! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

The property is beautiful and in a good location. It is not in the middle of Crystal beach which is nice we will definitely come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Allison V.

Liked: Cleanliness

☆☆☆☆

Great house and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobette B., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

A cold, but relaxing, week at the beach

We enjoyed our week on Bolivar. We didn't get to enjoy sitting out on the deck because of the cold, but inside was nice & toasty. Management was quick to answer when we called about using the cargo lift. Thank goodness for the lift as the stairs were many! They were quick to respond to the icy stairs issue one day. Our dogs especially thank you! The house was clean & well stocked. Furniture was comfortable, as were the beds. We will be back when it's a little warmer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sondra R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful rental that is very well equipped.

I would have given 5 stars, but there were maintenance problems that could have been easily fixed: kitchen cupboard door fell off; spice cabinet wouldn't close; one shower not usable because of calcified head. VCR remote couldn't be found during Inet outage. Otherwise as clise to perfect as possible!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Stayed for 2 nd time this year. 10 stars !!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

We searched for a pet friendly rental with 2 kings directly on the beach with access for UTV. This place had all that and so much more! 3 roomy bedrooms and bathrooms, a large open concept living, dining, kitchen area, a large deck and a nice area underneath with plenty of seating. It was clean, comfortable, well equipped and tastefully decorated. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Vidor Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome getaway

The house was wonderful! It had everything we needed for our stay. The beach was beautiful! The deck had enough seating and tables for us to enjoy the sun! This was a birthday gift for my mom and she loved it! Would definitely stay here again! Five stars isn’t enough in my book!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023