Beautiful oceanfront home with a private hot tub and expansive decks
About this house rental
Nestled in Bolivar Peninsula, this charming house for $425 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. The Salty Dog Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' This oceanfront treasure is the perfect getaway for anyone wanting to enjoy a more rural side of the Texas Gulf Coast and have a luxurious home to relax in. This stilted, three-story home is bright and spacious, with the living spaces on the second and third floors (which are accessed by stairs). There are nautical accents throughout the home, and its open layout makes it great for a larger group of guests. The fully equipped kitchen features a large island with seating, along with upscale accents, stainless steel appliances, and gorgeous granite countertops. The main living area is open, expansive, and full of tasteful furnishings. Two primary bedrooms are located on the third floor, as is the laundry room. One bedroom features an en suite bathroom; the other bathroom has a door to the second bedroom and another access point from the main living area. Step out onto the partially covered, third-story deck and enjoy sweeping ocean views. There are deck chairs, loungers, and rocking chairs to help you enjoy the salty sea air. The second story features a mezzanine deck with a hot tub, porch swings, and an open bar area with a refrigerator and a chest freezer. The bunk room, with its large full bathroom, and the fourth bedroom are accessed from this deck The ground level has an open seating and counter area, along with bench seating and a firepit right along the beach. This home is a lovely place to bring friends or family together. Things to Know Please note that the two primary bedrooms are on the third floor and accessible from inside the home. There are two additional bedrooms located on the mezzanine (second floor) deck which are not accessible from inside the home and have a separate entrance with deadbolt locks. This home is equipped with high-speed WiFi, along with an outdoor shower. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. Security camera details: There is no cameras on the inside of the home or pointed in the direction of in the home. All the cameras are active and on record at all times. On main upper level One Camera pointed towards entrance of front door and stairway to enter home. On 2nd level of home. there are a total of 5 cameras all in use and constant record. All the cameras are pointed to entrance of bed rooms and the stair way entry On ground level of home. there are a total of 3 cameras. pointed at entrance of drive and a Ring cam at base of the stairway. Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors! Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(22 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful and clean house as described with all the necessities. Beach access and hot tub were both AMAZING!!! We had one issue with speakers in the house not turning off, but they sent someone out to handle it quickly. Be prepared for mosquitoes, there were a TON of them around the island while we were there (November). Bring plenty of spray, candles, etc. For whatever reason they did not seem to like the hot tub so we were still able to enjoy the hot tub which was a huge plus, and a big reason we booked here. Very private location. We highly recommend Margaritaville for nearby food/entertainment which was about a 10+ min. drive away. Especially if you have kids, they had an awesome set up for kids entertainment (mini football field, pool/hot tubs, volleyball, basketball, arcade, live music, etc.)
5.0
This home is so beautifully decorated. It is so inviting inside & out. The decks are amazing, such a short walk to the beach (just a few steps, really!).
5.0
House was great. Everything that the pictures showed plus the amazing view! We went in Oct 2023, the water was warm enough to body board and still have a fire at night. We spent a lot of time on the patios. We also booked a fishing trip on our last day which was amazing. The only things to note is that the beach is a little small so you have to time your beach activities around low and high tide and that the mesquitoes were horrible. But as long as you plan and spray yourself down with mesquitoe spray it is all manageable. Overall, great experience and we will book again.
5.0
We had a brief stay at The Salty Dog which was very enjoyable.
The location is great, a little on its own and right on the beach. The house is great; we only has 2 of us stay but plenty of room for a family and wouldnt have been crowded.
Decor inside is very well themed for the beach and the property is generally very well kept.
The only 2 items for attention:
- the lock boxes are very corroded fromnthe sea salt and very hard to use.
- the main living space is on the third floor and the service lift is not usable to get luggage up. We were on a 3 week trip and so we had a lot to get up there and back down again!
Both inconvenient but in no way took away from our stay. Would love to bring the family back if we were ever in the area again.
5.0
This place is our favorite house in gilchrist. Big enough for our hole family and friends. We just love everything about this place. This was our 2nd time renting it in 2 months. We will definitely keep renting here. Thank you.
5.0
We so enjoyed The Salty Dog, it was indeed a beautiful beach house & right on the beach, it had so much room in the kitchen where you know everybody congregates, we enjoyed the hot tub, which was one of the deciding points, if you have a big family or a lot of friends like us the private quarters on the second floor felt like a bonus, the two en-suites bedrooms on the top floor were awesome, beautifully decorated if you enjoy beach life & we do, all in all a great experience.
5.0
I love the views and the house is very spacious.
5.0
We had a wonderful time with family here! Bigger than expected! Beds were really comfortable! Home was clean and beautifully decorated!
3.0
The house itself was good but a lot of things did not met my expectations.
5.0
Very close to the beach, great views.
5.0
The house is absolutely beautiful. The location is
Great for finding sea shells and sea glass.
5.0
Spent a week and what an experience! The top floor was perfectly furnished and fully functional for our entire family (parents, kids, grandkids). The large kitchen accommodated cooking for our crew without being cramped and we had nine people easily seated at the kitchen bar to eat! The mezzanine was great for watching the beach from the shaded deck swings and for the kids to sleep while the parents played on the top floor deck once the sun went down. The additional refrigerator and freezer on the mezzanine were very helpful too! The ground floor was fabulous going and coming from the beach with the outdoor sink, shower, and charcoal grill. Bring a flameproof lighter; the cooling beach breeze never stops (which is great in late July).
When spending a week on the beach there's nothing better than a Salty Dog!
5.0
We chose the Salty Dog based on the description and the ammenities listed. Everything exceeded our expectations. The house sits right on the beach with direct beach access. There are no neighbors on either side giving the feeling of a secluded atmosphere. The Gilchrist area is much less crowded than Crystal Beach offering an enjoyable beach experience. The house is beautifully decorated and the kitchen is stocked with everything needed to prepare meals. The downstairs kitchen is convenient for snacking and serving meals. There is plenty of seating on both decks with an unobstructive ocean view. The susnrises and sunsets were amazing. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of pillows and blankets. Check in and check out was seamless. Jackie and her management team was wonderful. We had to call them regarded an alarm issue and they came within 15 minutes, handled the situation and gave us their direct line in case we had any further issues. We couldn't have found a better place to enjoy our time together with family. The owners have done a great job of creating a beautiful escape with the comforts of home. We loved every minute of our time there.
10.0
We chose the Salty Dog based on the description and the ammenities listed. Everything exceeded our expectations. The house sits right on the beach with direct beach access. There are no neighbors on either side giving the feeling of a secluded atmosphere. The Gilchrist area is much less crowded than Crystal Beach offering an enjoyable beach experience. The house is beautifully decorated and the kitchen is stocked with everything needed to prepare meals. The downstairs kitchen is convenient for snacking and serving meals. There is plenty of seating on both decks with an unobstructive ocean view. The susnrises and sunsets were amazing. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of pillows and blankets. Check in and check out was seamless. Jackie and her management team was wonderful. We had to call them regarded an alarm issue and they came within 15 minutes, handled the situation and gave us their direct line in case we had any further issues. We couldn't have found a better place to enjoy our time together with family. The owners have done a great job of creating a beautiful escape with the comforts of home. We loved every minute of our time there.
4.0
Good location, some very nice amenities ( beach towels) but no coffee bean grinder, no waste baskets in the bathrooms, no outdoor grill. Most importantly the dishwasher was non- functional! When we got there it was full of dirty dishes. I called mgmt. re this but nothing was done.
5.0
I loved this cabin. The location is great and the lots on either side are vacant so feels somewhat isolated. The cabin itself is well equipped and beautifully decorated.
8.0
Good location, some very nice amenities ( beach towels) but no coffee bean grinder, no waste baskets in the bathrooms, no outdoor grill. Most importantly the dishwasher was non- functional! When we got there it was full of dirty dishes. I called mgmt. re this but nothing was done.
5.0
This house was great for our group of 4 adults and 5 kids! The water is shallow for so long, our 7 year old had no problem playing in the waves while the rest of us were boogie boarding. The waves were great for boogie boarding here, btw! We bought a bunch of boards at the Big Store and just left them for the next guests to use.
Layout: take note that the bunk room has a separate entry from the main house, and they are not connected. This could be an issue with little kids possibly, but there is a bathroom attached to the bunk room, so that’s nice. The other small bedroom is completely detached from the rest, also with its own keyed entry, but no bathroom. It’s a super cute bedroom, but because it is kind of separate, no one used it in our group.
Appliances: I couldn’t get a detailed list of appliances from Vacasa, so I’ll post one here.
Coffee pot (drip)
Kuerig
Toaster
Blender
Margarita maker
Griddle
Waffle iron
Crockpots
Air fryer
Can opener
Oil fryer
Ice maker
2 full fridges
(There we’re also a bunch of nice big Vacasa beach towels provided. Not an appliance, but worth noting!)
Beach: with no neighbors we had a BIG chunk of the beach to ourselves, even on the weekend. This was a huge plus for us. It was like our own private beach! This feature was probably the best part!
Hot tub: When we arrived the hot tub was struggling to hold temp when the cover was off. Also the water was a little green. On day 2 the kids were complaining about the smell. I texted Vacasa and within 2 hours someone was there to get it all fixed up. They added chemicals and possibly replaced the filters. The water cleared right up and the tub worked great. The responsiveness was excellent!
We really enjoyed spending time on the top deck every day. The furniture was all so comfy that there were quite a few deck naps being taken! We used the binoculars and spotting scope to watch fishing boats, container ships, oil rigs, and even dolphins!
Notes:
We were surprised when a guy showed up with keys on the property one day. It turns out the previous owner still keeps his golf cart in the garage, as part of his deal when selling the home. He was very kind and informative. It just surprised us a bit.
There is some sort of sound system tied to the direct tv receiver. It kept turning on and playing music on the deck. We figured out how to shut it off, but couldn’t figure out how to actually use it.
The plug-in globe lights around the deck never worked for us. The “stadium lights” were awesome for lighting up the beach!
There was firewood provided at the fire pit! We didn’t end up having any fires, but it was nice to not have to try to check a bundle of firewood at the airport!
Overall this was a great experience and we highly recommend it!
5.0
We hung out on the top deck of this house our entire stay except when we played corn hole on the second floor deck. With no houses on either side, it feels like you are in a private paradise. The kitchen has everything you need to feed any size group. We brought a side-by-side with us that everyone had fun driving on the beach.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bolivar Peninsula?
The average price for a rental in Bolivar Peninsula is $323 per night. This rental is $102 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful oceanfront home with a private hot tub and expansive decks. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beautiful oceanfront home with a private hot tub and expansive decks. Enjoy the water!
Is Beautiful oceanfront home with a private hot tub and expansive decks pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful oceanfront home with a private hot tub and expansive decks?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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