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5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly.

Holiday home in Port Bolivar with kitchen and patio

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5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Experience the charm of Shiloh by the Sea, a 130-year-old historical home with modern amenities. This unique abode comfortably sleeps 21 guests and features decks with beautiful vistas, a gazebo, gas and charcoal grills, party lights for dancing under the stars and an outdoor fire pit perfect for s'mores. Enjoy WiFi to stream your favorite shows or take advantage of two free passes to Margaritaville's heated swim-up bar/pool on the peninsula.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 21216 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly.

You must be 25 years of age or older to rent this home.
Shiloh by the Sea, is an absolute must to stay for an experience you will always remember. It's a very unique home with all the modern amenities, while preserving the original structure and character. The kitchen is fully modernized to make meal prep easy. The living room area is comfortable with plenty of seating. For your entertainment, this home has WiFi so that you can stream all you favorite TV shows and movies. Built in 1894, this 130-year-old unique historical home, survived the "The 1900 Storm" that destroyed Galveston, and Hurricane Ike that ravished the Bolivar Peninsula in 2008. This two story home has 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. Shiloh by the Sea comfortably sleeps 21 guests. This home is also pet friendly with a $200 non-refundable pet fee. With the entire house being constructed of cypress wood, from floor beams to roof joist, there are to be no open flames inside the house, no grilling on the decks, no fires anywhere near the house.
To help preserve the original structure of the home, window units are used to keep guests cool and comfortable. Every room has a window unit and ceiling fans, as well as electric heaters to keep you warm on those chilly days!
There are decks that wrap around 3 sides of the house that are perfect for porch conversations! The upper deck provides beautiful vistas of this home's surroundings! The accommodations are as follows, bedroom 1 has a king, bedroom 2 has a king bedroom 3 has 2 queen beds and a single bed, bedroom 4 has a king, a queen and a full/full bunk bed and finally bedroom 5 has a queen and a full size bed.
This property is one acre of fun in the sun with plenty of outdoor space for family time and activities. There is a box on the deck that contains balls and activity equipment, as well as a shed nearby that contains even more games and equipment such as volleyball, corn hole, and giant Jenga, to just name a few! A Gazebo is conveniently located for outdoor seating which also includes gas and charcoal grills for your use. Party lights on the decks create a magical air that's perfect for dancing under the stars. There is also a fire pit that just screams,"S'MORES!" For convenience, there is an outdoor rinse station on the deck by the ramp. This ramp can be used for a wheelchair or loading ramp. This home is perfect for large gatherings or family reunions. Please park in front of the house along Madison Ave and trees. Be sure to book your next beach getaway at Shiloh by the Sea!
We provide linens and bath towels in every house and standard beds are made for your arrival. Paper products and cleaning supplies are not included.
Even when provided, internet access TV/cell service can be unreliable on the Bolivar Peninsula. We are a rural community. We apologize, but Bolivar Escapes Cannot Guarantee that these amenities will be working during your stay, and Cannot Offer Refunds for disruption of these services. This home might have an outdoor camera(s) to monitor the exterior of the home. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting or obscuring the camera(s) is prohibited and may result in the guest being evicted without refund of outstanding nights' rents. If a home has a lift or elevator, it is not for renter use unless otherwise stated in comments or with permission from Bolivar Escapes.
We provide linens and bath towels in every house and standard beds are made for your arrival. Paper products and cleaning supplies are not included.
There is a starter pack consisting of the items below, please bring anything else you will need:
1 roll of paper towels
3 white kitchen trash bags
2 dishwasher tab (if applicable)
2 laundry tab (if applicable)
1 small dish soap
1 dish sponge
2 rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom
Small bar hand soap per bathroom
1 trial size of shampoo/conditioner per full bath
1 beauty bar per bath
Small salt and pepper
Small cooking oil
There will also be a bath towel set for each guest
Don't forget the beach towels, bug spray and sunscreen! Once booked, log into your guest guide for instructions on your home, beach rentals and things to do on the Peninsula.
All of our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,324 square feet

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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

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 fire extinguisher
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

172

About the area

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Port Bolivar, TX

What's nearby

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 33 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 36 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Port of Galveston - 36 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 36 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 49 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Katie’s Historic Pier 19 Seafood House - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Yacht Basin - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪America's Kitchen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Willie G's Seafood & Steaks - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 21 guests, and pet friendly. located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Port Bolivar Beaches and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Fort Travis Seashore Park. Crystal Beach and Galveston Ferry Terminal are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beyond perfect. The space, the area and location was just perfect. The house was big enough for 15 people, all ladies. We had more than enough rooms, space and the outside was perfect. We will definitely stay again when we go out this way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House is lovely!

Mosquitoes are viscous! House is great. All bathrooms are on the first floor which is odd. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024