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Bonita Vista: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 13

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Living area
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Bonita Vista: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 13

You'll love the stunning views of the beach and bay from this lovely beachfront home. Bonita Vista features a huge mezzanine party deck to relax or entertain with a breeze and plenty of shade, in addition to an upper level wraparound deck. Enjoy both the sunrise and sunset from this home located in a quieter part of the Bolivar Peninsula. You are just steps from the beach to enjoy the sun, shell hunting, or fishing!

The great room offers comfortable furniture, separate dining table, and island seating. You will also love the well-stocked kitchen with all the appliances and cookware you will need (including a regular drip coffee maker). There is also a washer and dryer for your convenience!

Bonita Vista offers three bedrooms plus a roomy loft, 2 bathrooms, and an outdoor shower. Bedrooms one and two have one queen bed in each. The third bedroom has two full size beds. The loft utilizes traditional stairs, and features 5 twin beds - it is a great separate space for the kids to sleep and hang out! All bedrooms and the loft have televisions with DirecTV.

With room for everyone inside and out, we know you will love your vacation at Bonita Vista!

Small dogs (under 35 pounds) are welcome with a fee. Cargo lift is not available for guest use. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.
The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).

Property manager

Swedes Real Estate

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,360 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

Large 3 Bedroom Beachfront With Mezzanine Deck Bonita Vista
Large Beachfront Mezzanine Deck Bonita Vista House
Large Beachfront Mezzanine Deck Bonita Vista Bolivar Peninsula
Large Beachfront Mezzanine Deck Bonita Vista
Large Beachfront Mezzanine Deck Bonita Vista House
Large Beachfront Mezzanine Deck Bonita Vista Bolivar Peninsula
Large Beachfront Mezzanine Deck Bonita Vista House
Large Beachfront Mezzanine Deck Bonita Vista Bolivar Peninsula
Large Beachfront Mezzanine Deck Bonita Vista
Large 3 Bedroom Beachfront With Mezzanine Deck Bonita Vista
Large 3 Bedroom Beachfront With Mezzanine Deck Bonita Vista
2899-229298

About the neighborhood

Map
Gilchrist, Texas

What's nearby

  • Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • High Island Beach - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 56 min drive - 41.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fantasea BBQ & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pop's Beach Boil - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bonita Vista: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 13 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bonita Vista: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 13?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bonita Vista: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 13?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bonita Vista: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 13 located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is steps from Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Bonita Vista: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 13 Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Everything was as described. Plenty of room to hang out and the closeness of the beach was worth every bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Joseph G.

Perfect location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was great and the overall experience was good. The cabin could have been cleaner. I would stay again, based on the views and proximity to beach.
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6/10 Okay

Kourtney S.

Nice housw
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loves staying at this house. The location is awesome. The master room doesn’t really cool down even at night but I have no complaints really. We really enjoyed it.

10/10 Excellent

Koby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kerrie C.

Bonita Vista
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We visit the peninsula 3-5 times a year.. we have stayed in several beach houses on the beach and on the Bay.. the location and the views of Bonita Vista were magnificent!! Literally 10 feet from the beach!! The home does need some serious TLC.. a deep clean, there was a strong smell of mold in the master bedroom.. we could not use it.. but overall we were happy and would stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy T.

Amazing View
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a super place to stay. It was easy to book. Staff was pleasant. Place was spacious enough for all of us. Kids has a terrifice time. The view was awesome. Will definately book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Alexia O.

Complete Mix Up
Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our beach house rental was mistakenly given to another family. We had 2 options, cancel our rental or stay at theirs. Management could have cared less, maintenance guy was frantically trying to sort out mix up. At check out I explained AGAIN what happened and I was promised a call from management.... still waiting.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Many, LA

Bonita Vista Rental
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved location, walked down stairs right onto the beach! Not much traffic or people around us. Had a great time!
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2/10 Terrible

Karen R.

Uncleaned
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was pretty dirty when we arrived. Pet hair on the furniture. Swede's did send someone out to clean the pet hair. But there was also pet food on the floors, dead roaches, cigarette ashes in one of the rooms, live roaches crawling on the walls, and mold upstairs. And also the coffee maker was dirty and rusted. And they had flooring piled up by the front door. But it was a beautiful view. Will not be staying there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

Great location!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve rented several vacation homes on Bolivar. We decided to stay away from the heart of Crystal Beach and it was a great decision! The beach was never too crowded and the deck under Bonita Vista is amazing!!! The only complaint was that the home has carpet. Thank you Swede’s for a great vacation!
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6/10 Okay

Edith V.

Great time at Bonita Vista
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is in a great location, right in front of the beach. The only reason I'm giving 3 stars is because the refrigerator was not cold at all and needs to be replaced and the ac struggles to get cold. It took a long time to cool down. I set it at 73 and stayed at 77 until 3am did it get to 73. I know because I couldn't sleep it was to hot. It also has a lot of clutter, things little ones get into. We enjoyed our time there as a family but will not be renting this cabin again. I don't usually write reviews but people need to be aware especially because it cost me a bit of money to rent it.
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10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Awesome Weekend at Bonita Vista!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at Bonita Vista. The views were fantastic, and being right on the beach was great. Bonita Vista was extremely comfortable and clean, The property description was accurate and the property management team was great, check in and out was easy and quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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4/10 Poor

Matt L.

Neglected!!!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented this house before, but this will be the last time. The house is very neglected. It has several loose boards on the steps. The AC is bi-polar. The kitchen is poorly stocked with pots and pans, mixing bowls, etc. The coffee pot, well lets just say it needs to be retired or buried. We went to our RV down the road and brought our own for the weekend. The grass wasn't mowed before we arrived, good thing we had teenagers and not small children. The driveway has a large washout. Overall, it's a one start rating at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Would not rent again
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is very dirty including dishes and appliances, bedding, carpet, pet hair embedded throughout very old carpeting and furnishings. Seems owner occupied and not professionally cleaned. Not managed like a vacation rental but rather staying in someones home that hasnt been professionally cleaned. We have rented mumtiple times from Swedes and this is very subpar for a Swedes rental. The location and view are great.
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8/10 Good

Billy B.

Bonita Vista
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was not completely clean, A/C don't blow good A/C filter needs replaced, several lights burned out, upper floor porch lights do not work, Refrigerator has a odor when you open the door, I'm not one to complain but this needs to be addressed for future renters

8/10 Good

Julie M., Sanger, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
The listing was 100% accurate. Positives - great beach location and absolutely loved the decks. The house was solid / cared for and everything worked. Negatives - I felt it could have been cleaned a little better - crumbs on the kitchen chairs, etc. especially with COVID. I also believe all comforters and pillows should be replaced and/or washed between guests - again especially with COVID. I sani-wiped every single surface down anyway. Had a slight smoke smell but it wasn't unbearable. Dishes are not in good shape as far as cookware so you might want to bring your own. There was old trash washed up under the house and in the yard from the hurricane. Would've been nice if this had been picked up prior to our arrival - we picked up as much as we could. Overall though, a great trip and we would stay again. Note to renters in the area - Please do not leave trash on the beaches! I spent 3 mornings picking up trash from the night before - diapers, beer bottles, water bottles. Signs should be put in place along the beach as a reminder to people "Don't Mess with Texas! Pick up your trash!" Or start fining people large sums of money. Just a suggestion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house and location is awesome. You are right on the beach.
It was so easy to rent and turn in the keys to this property. The stay was very good. Clean house and the beach is at your door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Beach Front view
This beachfront house was the last minute weekend getaway for our family. 3 Bd (with an additional loft of 5 twins) 2Bath was able to give us plenty of space for adults and teens. It was nice to walk directly to beach for wading, fishing, etc. and back to the house for meals,etc. The beach was not overly crowded and the house did not have immediate neighboring houses so we had a little space compared to other places we’ve stayed at Bolivar. We did pay the extra fee for sheets and towels provided by a service. This place is also pet friendly so we were able to bring our 2 small dogs.

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and a perfect home for a group of 10-13 people
Amazing weekend. Amazing views. The home is very comfortable will book again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vadalynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
We loved having everyone in the same house for the weekend, the loft area for the teenagers was perfect. The refrigerator needs to be replaced, but other than that, everything else was great. We will definitely stay here again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Charlie F.

Excellent location if you just want to get away from all the hustle and bustle of Crystal beach
Excellent location and very nice house. without the tons of traffic that comes w/ staying a few miles down the road at crystal beach. we stayed during spring break and had no issues w/ rowdiness or traffic congestion on the beach.. the Loft is excellent for teens/kids to hang out during down time. place was clean and well maintained. the Microwave did go down the last few days we were there.. but we lived ( LOL ) It would be nice if the renters had access to the Lift which is locked up. but that is the only negative.. not enough to deduct a star.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mary C.

Great because the closeness and view of the beach, however it was not very clean.
We loved our stay at this beachouse because of its location. However, if you are paying someone to clean it, You aren't getting your money's worth. . There is mold in the laundry area and bathroom shower curtain. Dirt is inches thick under recliners and burners on stove are dirty. More chairs are needed for the deck. Most are broken. Also there is a broken table on the deck. We did enjoy our stay and would stay here again, but just wanted you to know that some things needed to be updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017