Spectacular 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Bath Beachfront on 1.75 acres; Whole House Generator
Caplen, Galveston County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Spectacular 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Bath Beachfront on 1.75 acres; Whole House Generator 5 bedrooms, 5 ½ baths (including ½ bath in garage)MAIN FLOOR – Step into Seagrape with its stunning views of the Gulf, dunes and manicured lawn with a golf hole (think also Hyannis Port type football game). Real wood wide plank floors welcome you into the foyer and on into the spacious Great Room with high exposed be...
Spectacular 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Bath Beachfront on 1.75 acres; Whole House Generator 5 bedrooms, 5 ½ baths (including ½ bath in garage)MAIN FLOOR – Step into Seagrape with its stunning views of the Gulf, dunes and manicured lawn with a golf hole (think also Hyannis Port type football game). Real wood wide plank floors welcome you into the foyer and on into the spacious Great Room with high exposed beam ceilings and tall windows for unobstructed views of the Gulf – watch for the dolphins and shrimp boats! Enjoy the gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, pebble backsplash, gas range, Bosch dishwasher, French door refrigerator, sit at bar counter and coffee bar. Round dining table seats 8 with additional seating at bar or at the colorful corner table or at 2 dining tables under cover on the beachside deck (tables seat 13). On this main level, which is accessible from 2 sided lift, find 2 king sized bedrooms: The Shiplap-walled Master suite features organic king sized mattress, luxury bed linens, Sit at wall desk with chair, Jetta whirlpool tub, double vanities, Carrera quartz countertops, lighted makeup mirror, walk in shower with long bench, Pharmacopia bath amenities, large closet; 2nd King size bedroom with luxury bed linens has adjacent full shower/tub bath, small step stool for kiddos, shampoo, conditioner and body wash and big thick and thirsty bath towels.The 3rd bedroom on this level is the large middle bedroom, which is nautically themed with 3 extra long twin beds, adjacent full shower/tub bath, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, step stool for kiddos and big thick and thirsty bath towels.All the bedrooms on this level can be closed off from the great room by the pocket doors – fantastic for privacy and sound muffling.TOP FLOOR-If you liked the views on the Main level, wait ‘til you see them from here! This floor has the second King sized Master suite with luxury bed linens, a huge ensuite bath of double vanities with Carrera quartz countertops, walk in shower with bench and Pharmacopia bath amenities. This suite has a very large closet with ventilation that accommodates play pen, crib or full size blow up mattress. According to parents of children who like total darkness to sleep, this is the best room of the house (and far from other house sounds)! My 2 year old granddaughter power sleeps in this place!!More sleeping space on this level in the bunk room with double on the bottom and twin on the top. Adjacent to this room is a full bath with shower/tub, step stool for small ones, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and large thick and thirsty bath towelsBetween the 2 bedrooms on this level, a separate living area has ginormous TV, Keurig coffee bar and electric tea kettle, small fridge, futon seating/bed and leads to the top deck with its miles in every direction views and sitting area. Watch the sunrise, coffee in hand, in your bathrobe. AhhhBEACH DECK – Enough with the inside, let’s get to the real reason you are coming here – OUTSIDE!! Enjoy a glass of wine on this mainlevel beachside deck. Here you’ll find 2 dining tables (under covered areas), 4 super comfy adjustable chaise lounges and 4 Summer Classics spring chairs. All so comfortable. Just steps from the kitchen, be part of the action even if you need to keep an eye on the stove. From this deck, descend the beachside dramatic flared stairs, which also make for a great place for group photos.SUNSET DECK – Accessible from the main level Master suite or from the full walk around deck, take your beverage of choice here to watch daylight fade and the incredible Texas Gulf Coast evening sky jump to life. Ahhh inspiring sunsets! You can even see the barges on the Intracoastal from here.GROUND LEVEL – The Covered carport (parking for up to 4 cars, plenty of room uncovered for the rest) leads to the garage via its side door or beachside garage door. Here you will find all the beach amenities – chairs, tent, sand toys, boogie boards, ice chests – and the piece de resistance – THE MANITOWOC COMMERCIAL ICE MACHINE (makes as much as 120 pounds per day depending on outside temperature). Guests say this is the real game changer!! This machine makes small, clear cubes – great for ice chests and wonderful for drink ice. The Club Car 6 seater golf cart resides here, alongside the kids’ John Deere drivable car (both available for rent) and the 2nd refrigerator/freezer. At the beach? Gotta go??? Half bath with toilet and sink is in this garage (truly also a game changer!)Want to BBQ? You have choices – make a fire in the copper firepit that has grates for cooking (removable for just a fire) or roll out the Chargriller smoker/grill combo.THE BEACH - From here, take a meander by foot past the golf hole and flagpole down the groomed path to the beach. As you go, glance at the prickly pear cactus, ice plant, cat tails and seagrape. These along with sea oats and other Texas native dune plants, help the dunes to maintain and grow and help prevent beach erosion. FEATURES AND AMENITIESPet friendly with fee (max 2 small to medium dogs, $175 each)-2 on demand water heaters (no cold showers!)-Manitowoc ice machine in garage (makes up to 120 lbs per day)-RTIC hard sided ice chests – 2 sizes-Beach chairs, sand toys, boogie boards-Beach tent-Second refrigerator/freezer in garage-6 seater gas Club Car golf cart (with separate rental and deposit) $475 per stay rental with $1000 deposit-Luxury bed linens and bath towels-Beach towels-Large firepit at base of beach stairs-Puzzle table with removable felt top-Charcoal smoker with grill (starter amount of charcoal provided)-VitaMix BarBoss blender-Tons of dining, flatware, pots pans, glassware, gadgets and cookwareCONVENIENCES-Paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo and conditioner, body wash-Spices galore-Starter amounts (at minimum) of sugar, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, parchment paper and foil, ziplock bags-Coffee bar, includes Bunn drip and French press-Full kitchen appliances, including gas range with 2 separate ovens, crockpot, large air fryer, large cooking pots, baking sheets, etc-Cargo lift - $150 per stayGOTTA WORK? Scanner/copier printer available
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Internet
- Printer
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Desk
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Entertainment
- Games
- Television
- Smart TV
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Exterior lighting
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Beachfront
- Waterfront
- Beach
- Oceanfront
- Beach view
Nearby activities
- Water parks
- Swimming
- Boating
- Surfing
- Parasailing
- Shopping
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Bay/sound
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Beach view
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Outdoor space
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Cargo Lift is available for rental -- $150.00 per stay: Cargo Lift is available for rental -- $150.00 per stay
Important Information
- 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Port Bolivar
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Seaport Museum and Haunted Mayfield Manor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Bolivar Peninsula 1 min walk
- Crystal Beach 5 min walk
- Gilchrist Beach 5 min drive
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 52 min drive
- Galveston Seawall 53 min drive
Getting around
- Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) 94 min drive
Restaurants
- Stingaree Restaurant & Bar 6 min drive
- Dannay Donuts 6 min drive
- Ocean Grille 6 min drive
- Fantasea BBQ & Grill 5 min drive
- Bolivar Peninsula Tourism and Visitors Center 6 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spectacular 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Bath Beachfront on 1.75 acres; Whole House Generator pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Spectacular 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Bath Beachfront on 1.75 acres; Whole House Generator?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Bath Beachfront on 1.75 acres; Whole House Generator?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spectacular 5 Bedroom 5 1/2 Bath Beachfront on 1.75 acres; Whole House Generator located?
Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bolivar Peninsula and Crystal Beach. Gilchrist Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.