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Holiday houses in Bolivar Peninsula

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Quick stats about holiday rentals in Bolivar Peninsula

  • Total holiday rentals

    Explore 1,490 holiday rentals in Bolivar Peninsula

  • Nightly prices starting at

    Bolivar Peninsula holiday rentals start at $51 NZD per night before taxes and fees

  • Verified guest reviews

    Over 47,340 verified reviews to help you choose

  • Family-friendly holiday rentals

    1,330 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

  • Pet-friendly accommodation

    Find 830 rentals that welcome pets

  • Holiday rentals with a pool

    160 properties feature pools

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    530 properties have a dedicated workspace

  • Wi-Fi availability

    1,430 of Bolivar Peninsula holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

  • Popular amenities for guests

    Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Bolivar Peninsula rentals

  • 4.8 Average rating

    Bolivar Peninsula stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

Top-rated holiday rentals in Bolivar Peninsula

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Home in Bolivar Peninsula
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Sunset Bellini - Hot Tub, Golf Cart, Dog Friendly!

This coastal gem, within walking distance or a short golf cart ride to the beach, offers stunning ocean views from the front porch, a spacious living area, a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms. Enjoy easy beach access and tranquil bay views from the back porch. Perfect for families and pet-friendly with approval. Relax, unwind, and experience the best of coastal living at Sunset Bellini – your ultimate home away from home, complete with modern amenities and cozy decor! Property Details: Golf Cart: 6 Person Golf Cart included. Master Bedroom: The master bedroom features a comfortable queen bed and an ensuite bathroom, providing privacy and convenience. Enjoy your favorite shows on the smart TV. Second Bedroom: This room is equipped with a cozy queen bed and a smart TV, offering a peaceful retreat for additional guests. Bunkroom: Perfect for kids or extra guests, the bunkroom includes a full-over-full bunk bed and a smart TV, ensuring both comfort and entertainment. Living Area: The spacious living area is designed for relaxation, featuring ample seating and a large flat-screen TV for entertainment. Kitchen: The fully equipped kitchen boasts modern appliances, granite countertops, and a Keurig coffee maker with K-cups included, making meal preparation and morning coffee a breeze. Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms provide ample space and comfort for all guests. Outdoor Spaces: The front porch offers stunning ocean views, while the back porch provides tranquil bay views. Enjoy the 6-person hot tub on the patio and rinse off in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach. Connectivity: Stay connected with WiFi throughout the property, making it easy to share your vacation moments or catch up on work. Family and Pet-Friendly: Perfect for families, Sunset Bellini welcomes pets with prior approval, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the vacation.

Top Guest favourite
Home in Bolivar Peninsula
5 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviews

Beachfront: Hot Tub, Home Theater, Firepit

Beachfront with panoramic ocean views, home theater, hot tub & firepit. Both bedrooms overlook the beach with king beds, 65” TVs and private bathrooms. The living room has an 85" TV, surround sound and high-speed internet for movies/games. Designed as a 2-story duplex with separate entrances, decks, A/C and sound proofing, the Airbnb is the 1000 sq ft 1st floor. The 2nd floor is for the owners who travel frequently and is never rented. If present they're usually invisible. EV charging available.

Top Guest favourite
A light-colored French Bulldog sits on the wet sand at the beach, facing the ocean. The sun is near the horizon, casting a warm golden glow across the water. Gentle waves lap at the shoreline, and the sky features soft hues of orange and pink.
Tiny home in Bolivar Peninsula
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Pet Friendly w/ Fenced Yard*Steps to the Beach!

Experience a unique blend of modern elegance and coastal charm in our newly built tiny home, just a minute's walk from the pristine sands of Crystal Beach, TX. Perfect for a laid-back getaway, this stylish retreat offers everything you need for a memorable stay by the shore. This unit is pet friendly with a fence. Please let us know if you have a 4 legged family member with you upon booking so we can ensure your unit is set up. We do not leave pet related amenities in our tiny homes to save roo

Guest favourite
Home in Bolivar Peninsula
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Beachfront 4BR | SwimSpa | Putt-Putt | Fire Pit

Experience elevated coastal living in this stunning beachfront retreat designed for best vacation. With a wide-space, soaring ceilings, and expansive windows framing panoramic Gulf views, natural light fills every corner. Newly built and beautifully styled with modern coastal finishes, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Crystal Beach getaway sleeps 16+ and features a heated SwimSpa (pool + hot tub), private fenced yard, propane fire pit, and direct beach access—perfect for unforgettable perfect vacation.

Top Guest favourite
A two-story house with light blue siding is elevated on wooden stilts. A spacious wooden deck surrounds the upper level, providing outdoor space. Stairs lead from the deck down to the ground, framed by greenery and nearby structures in the background.
Home in Bolivar Peninsula
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 375 reviews

Corazon Del Mar: A Beach House That Has Everything

Corazon Del Mar sits about 800 feet from the beach. Nearly everything is provided to our guests. All you will need to bring are your personal items. The house is pet and smoke free, however we provide two designated smoking areas outside. The house has a large outside deck for tanning and also a screen porch to escape from the mosquitoes. There is a large picnic area beneath the house with a gas grill, storage area, picnic table, porch swing and bench. There is also an outside shower.

Guest favourite
Home in Bolivar Peninsula
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Beachfront | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Sleeps 15

Wake up to uninterrupted ocean views, fall asleep to the sound of waves, and spend your days just steps from the sand. Welcome to Sanddrift Dreamin, a beautifully designed beachfront home in Crystal Beach where comfort, space, and coastal luxury come together for the perfect getaway. This isn’t just a beach house—it’s your front-row seat to the Gulf, from morning coffee on the balcony to evenings in the hot tub under the stars, designed for pure relaxation. Ideal for families and groups!

Guest favourite
An expansive covered deck features a large dining table with blue plates set upon it, surrounded by comfortable seating. The ocean waves can be seen in the distance, and two flags gently flutter under a clear blue sky.
Home in Bolivar Peninsula
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Gulf Front·Mini Golf•Family Friendly•Hot-Tub

Located on one of Texas’ premier beaches, Fore Shore is steps from feeling the sand between your toes, basking in the warm seaside sun, and splashing in the sparkling Gulf waters. This spectacular 3-bedroom, 2-bath beachfront home is beautifully styled with a modern coastal theme, has wide open social areas, comfortable private bedrooms, fantastic outdoor entertaining spaces including mini golf, and is directly on the water - all making for an unforgettably perfect vacation getaway.

Top Guest favourite
An outdoor seating area features turquoise chairs arranged around a fire pit on gravel. The beachfront house stands elevated, with a large driveway beneath. A cozy bedroom displays two beds adorned in blue-patterned linens. Space is visible in front of the serene water.
Home in Bolivar Peninsula
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews

Ocean Views | Walk to Beach | Fire Pit | Ping Pong

Come away to this amazing beach house in Crystal Beach with water views and walking distance to the beach. Outside, the property is all about lounging and entertainment, with a fire pit, hammocks, shady porches, sweeping balconies, a weber grill, and a ping pong table. Inside, you'll find 4 gorgeous bedrooms with a bonus kid-friendly sleeping nook, a spacious living area with fire place, and a well-stocked kitchen, perfect for families, friends, or couples. 5 min walk to the Beach

Top Guest favourite
Home in Bolivar Peninsula
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviews

Best little Beach House in Texas

3 bedroom 2 bath….Just a few steps(1 minute walk) to the beach with ocean view/sounds on a spacious patio. Very cozy feel on the inside with this newly remodeled home. Enjoy a day on the beach and relax by the firepit by night. The private outdoor shower with hot water makes it a breeze to wash the beach off before relaxing for the evening. Every room has TV's to enjoy as well. Stingaree's amazing views is just one street over and the Big Store less than 5 minutes down the road.

Top Guest favourite
An inviting outdoor space features two white rocking chairs positioned on a wooden deck, overlooking the expansive Gulf of Mexico. The ceiling showcases a wood-beamed structure, while the railing offers unobstructed views of the sandy beach and horizon.
Home in Bolivar Peninsula
5 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews

Lonestar Beach Retreat For 14 Beachfront-Pet-Games

Escape to paradise in this beautiful oceanfront 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the peaceful and serene Gilchrist neighborhood, just steps away from the beach! With panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, this spacious coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and luxury for your family or group getaway. Fully stocked home for ease of traveling - we have board games, beach essentials such as cooler, wagon, ample seating for you to enjoy all unobstructed beach views!

Top Guest favourite
A colorful outdoor deck features multiple seating areas with bright adirondack chairs. The structure is elevated above ground level, showcasing a spacious front view. Large glass sliding doors provide access from the interior, while a shaded area contains a table for outdoor dining.
Home in Bolivar Peninsula
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 92 reviews

Secluded Oceanfront Retreat – Cab’n by the Sea

Our home has 2 bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The Primary bedroom has a King Casper mattress, 60" TV, desk, and a private door to the front viewing deck. Bedroom #2 has a bunk bed (full on bottom/twin on top), arcade games, closet stocked with additional games, 60" TV, and a private back deck. We have a well-equipped kitchen with 2 TVs in the main area and a desk. The downstairs outdoor area has bistro table, Weber charcoal grill, and a food prep station with a sink.

Guest favourite
A view from a mezzanine deck features two wooden chairs facing the horizon, where a sunset over the Gulf of America is captured. The scene includes distant beach dunes and a road lined with colorful flags, evoking a serene coastal atmosphere.
Home in Bolivar Peninsula
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews

Beachfront Beauty

Take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis. Enjoy the incredible sunrises over the Gulf of America and the sunsets over Galveston Bay. Sink your toes in the sand and search for shells and sea glass. You'll be close to restaurants and shops but far enough away from crowds. The sea breeze on the mezzanine deck keeps it cool and you are protected from too much sun as you kick back on a chaise or relax at the outdoor eating area. The beach is just past the dunes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the best places to stay in Bolivar Peninsula?

    Many travelers choose vacation homes or cottages in beachside communities or near local markets, with options for both families and groups. Staying close to the shoreline allows easy access to the water and outdoor activities.

  • What are the best things to do in Bolivar Peninsula with kids?

    Bolivar Peninsula has activities kids often enjoy, including beachcombing, spotting sea shells along the shore, and exploring tidal pools. Kite flying, outdoor games, and searching for painted rocks near playground areas are frequently suggested for families.

  • What are some of the best things to do in Bolivar Peninsula?

    Along Bolivar Peninsula, people often stroll sandy beaches, watch for dolphins, and fish in Gulf waters. You can explore local shops, enjoy coastal cuisine, or join birding walks during migration season.

  • How is the weather in Bolivar Peninsula?

    Bolivar Peninsula experiences mild winters around 49–63°F (9–17°C), with warmer, humid summers reaching 80–92°F (27–33°C). Rainfall peaks in early fall, so it is helpful to check forecasts and pack layers for changing conditions.

  • When is the best time to visit Bolivar Peninsula?

    Late spring and early fall are often recommended for comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds, while summer draws those looking for warm beach days. The area is popular during regional holidays and when local festivals take place.

  • What are the best places to visit in Bolivar Peninsula?

    Many visitors explore local beach parks, coastal dunes, and the wide sandy shoreline. The peninsula also has birding spots and a historic lighthouse that is frequently photographed. Nearby small communities feature casual eateries and locally rooted shops.

  • What are some hiking trails in Bolivar Peninsula?

    Bolivar Peninsula has beachside walking paths and trails through coastal preserves, where you can encounter native plants and observe shorebirds. Some areas near marshlands offer boardwalks for an accessible nature experience.

  • What are some family activities we can do in Bolivar Peninsula?

    Families can build sandcastles on the beach, look for seashells, or enjoy picnic areas near the Gulf. Locally, fishing, crabbing, and flying kites are favorite pastimes, and some parks host seasonal programs for kids.

  • What are some of the best day trip ideas from Bolivar Peninsula?

    You can explore coastal wildlife refuges, nature preserves with boardwalk trails, or visit markets in nearby towns for local seafood and crafts. Some guest favorite outings include historic sites or taking a ferry to neighboring communities.

  • Are there any pet friendly accommodations available in Bolivar Peninsula?

    Bolivar Peninsula has a range of pet-friendly accommodations, with many vacation rentals and some local lodgings welcoming dogs. Some beach areas permit leashed pets, so check property guidelines to plan a comfortable stay with your companion animal.

  • What are some local tips for visiting Bolivar Peninsula?

    Bring cash for small shops, check tide charts before heading to the beach, and be ready for quick changes in coastal weather. Early morning is a quieter time for birding, and locals often picnic at pavilions or join in community fish fries.

  • What is Bolivar Peninsula known for?

    Bolivar Peninsula is known for its long stretches of Gulf Coast beaches, relaxed seaside communities, and opportunities for fishing, bird watching, and shell collecting. The peninsula has a laid-back vibe and is often appreciated for its natural scenery and laid-back pace.

  • What are the best hidden gems to explore in Bolivar Peninsula?

    Seek out quieter stretches of sand, tucked-away birding sites, and dunes where migratory birds often stop. Some visitors also enjoy exploring small art galleries and family-run eateries in the peninsula's lesser-known towns.

  • What are the best foods to try in Bolivar Peninsula?

    Bolivar Peninsula is known for fresh Gulf seafood such as shrimp, oysters, and fried fish, often served at local restaurants or seafood shacks. You will also find regional comfort dishes and homemade pies in community diners.

  • What should I bring for a trip to Bolivar Peninsula?

    Pack sun protection, a hat, and lightweight clothing for warm months; a windbreaker is helpful for breezy days. Bring sandals, beach towels, and insect repellent for comfort, and consider binoculars for spotting coastal birds.

  • What is the nightlife in Bolivar Peninsula like?

    Bolivar Peninsula has a relaxed nightlife scene, centered on casual beach bars and local venues with live music, especially during the summer season. Gatherings often lean toward low-key evenings with friends, outdoor patios, and gulf breezes.

  • What are the most popular events or festivals in Bolivar Peninsula?

    Bolivar Peninsula hosts beach festivals, fishing tournaments, and community barbecues throughout the late spring and summer months. Events often coincide with major holiday weekends, drawing both locals and visitors to celebrate by the coast.

  • Are there family friendly vacation rentals in Bolivar Peninsula?

    The peninsula has numerous family-friendly vacation rentals, with options near the beach, playgrounds, and local eateries. Many rental properties include kitchens, outdoor decks, and open spaces for kids to play.

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