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Outdoor dining
TV, video games, DVD player, table football
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, High Island Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Beachfront 5BR | Hot Tub, Game Room & Lift

Welcome to A Sandy Cheeks, by Bolivar Vacations – Your Dream Beachfront Getaway! This stunning beachfront retreat in the quiet Gilchrist area is just steps from the sand and offers multi-level panoramic views of the Gulf. With a spacious layout, luxurious amenities, and a brand-new hot tub, it's the perfect escape for families or groups looking to relax, recharge, and reconnect by the coast.

KEY FEATURES
☀ 5 Bedrooms – Sleeps up to 14 guests comfortably
☀ 3 Full Bathrooms – Including one in the upstairs loft for added privacy
☀ Hot Tub – Brand-new and located on the deck with panoramic ocean views
☀ Beachfront Location – Set in peaceful Gilchrist, just steps from the sand
☀ Two Ocean-View Decks – Perfect for sunrise coffee or sunset cocktails
☀ Cargo Lift – Makes hauling luggage and groceries a breeze
☀ Gourmet Kitchen – Fully equipped with stainless appliances, granite countertops, and both drip + Keurig coffee makers
☀ Entertainment Area – Downstairs hangout with bar, charcoal grill, and picnic seating
☀ High-Speed Internet – Stay connected throughout the property
☀ Security Cameras – Located in outdoor areas for added peace of mind
☀ Pet-Friendly – Bring your furry friends along for the fun! Up to 2 pets are welcome with an additional fee. Don't forget to register them in advance!

☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆
This home features five comfortable bedrooms, including three with king beds, one with a queen-over-queen bunk bed that sleeps four, and an upstairs loft that offers a queen bed and a twin trundle—perfect for kids or extra guests.

☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆
There are three full bathrooms in total, ensuring everyone has plenty of space. The upstairs loft includes its own private bath for added convenience.

☆☆ KITCHEN & DINING ☆☆
The fully equipped gourmet kitchen makes cooking a pleasure, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a spice rack, and both Keurig and drip coffee makers. There's ample seating for shared meals and late-night snacks.

☆☆ LIVING ROOM ☆☆
The spacious living area blends coastal décor with homey comfort—ideal for gathering, lounging, or enjoying a quiet evening indoors.

☆☆ OUTDOOR SPACE ☆☆
Take in stunning views from two elevated decks, both furnished with tall chairs and a dining area. Downstairs, the covered entertainment area is a guest favorite, featuring a bar, charcoal grill, and picnic tables—all overlooking the ocean. An outdoor shower is also available to rinse off after a beach day.

★☆ Book your stay at A Sandy Cheeks by Bolivar Vacations and experience the very best of beachfront living! ☆★

* Age Requirement – The minimum age to book this property is 25 years old. We do not accept reservations from individuals under 25. A valid ID may be required at check-in to verify age compliance.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Crystal Beach. Enjoy features like a water park, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 welcome
  • Service animals 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Beachfront 5BR | Hot Tub, Game Room & Lift Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Getaway

We had a fabulous time at Sandy Cheeks. The proximity to the beach can't be beat, and the layout of the home was perfect for our needs. The home is beautifully decorated, and the upstairs game room was an added plus. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

great beach rental

lots of Pros: Definitely great communication with property management, Lots of emails and updates sent in case you forget something. The hot tub on deck is awesome, way better than under the house like most. Great views, huge solid chairs with cushions and large round tables on deck, good size kitchen, everyone eats on the island table. Coffee pot and K-Cup were both used- Coffee pot came with metal filter which was great- programming it for morning coffee was difficult but we just like to wake up to coffee-lol. TV is every room was awesome, comfy couch and lots of seating in living room, Right on the beach and only one house right next door so little people traffic. The Life was fabulous and a game changer with all our stuff. My family enjoyed not carrying up flights of stairs. We also enjoyed having 3 bedrooms downstairs, the upstairs had a game room with a queen and a full bed in the game room. My adult kids were looking forward to air hocky and the pacman console but they both had lagging issues, foosball was fun though. Going to Pleasure Pier wasn't bad- but defiantly check the website wait time on the ferry before going. The Tajuana Fish restaurant was our families favorite and Stingaree was not worth the money. I don't usually say this- but I WOULD stay at this rental again- I only need to bring my griddle for morning pancakes-lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best gulf of America rental yet!

We rent a beach house on average twice a year for family fun on the Gulf shoreline. This home and host were great, location the best for a less commercial experience. We got to see pelicans and dolphins from the balcony!!! One of the crew caught fish from the shore in front of the house. House welllStocked with cooking supplies and place settings. We had two days of stay inside weather and the house was enjoyable and the hot tub was amazing. Family is asking for a repeat trip to this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sandy Cheeks was Amazing!

We had such a great stay at Sandy Cheeks! The house is spacious with a lot of great amenities such as the game room and hot tub. The location to the beach was amazing! We were able to see dolphins from the deck! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Views

This house was exactly what we were looking for. It was very clean and spacious and had room for everyone in our group! The house was very clean and well kept. The views were very relaxing and peaceful! Having the ocean right outside our front door was nice since we didn't have to load the kids in the vehicle and drive. Communication with the host was very responsive even before the trip started. I would recommend putting the pin location in your phone as the address does take you about 10miles further down from the actual house. We will be keeping this house in mind for future family/friend vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Beautiful home, very clean. Beautiful view! We visited during the end of January and had the beach to ourselves. We loved it, the dogs loved it. We are going home with shells of ALL different shapes and sizes! One thing that could be better, was having less tables outside. The balcony was crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Beach Trip

We had an awesome time despite the weather. There was 8 of us and we had plenty of room. Love the large bar/table where we could all eat and play games together. Nothing better than being directly on the beach-which is a must for this family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Vacation Beach House

This is our second year in a row staying at this beach house and we had a wonderful time again! The beach house is beautiful, the location is amazing being right on the beach, and the family had the best time. So relaxing and quiet. The owners are great and very responsive and make sure our stay is always the best! We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don C., Flower Mound

Liked: Cleanliness

The Beach 2024

Enjoy our stay, house was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Weekend

The house is located on a less traveled end of Bolivar. Nice to walk on the beach with very little traffic. Floorplan is well done. Plenty of private bedrooms and a wonderful loft for our teenage daughters. Favorite part is the huge table in the kitchen. Great for gathering everyone together. It was clean and communication with management was great. I would recommend this house for any size group.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R., Dallas, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

This house is awesome!

This house is awesome and I would stay there again in a heartbeat. Great covered porch, spacious kitchen, tons of room, and all the supplies you’d need. Right on the beach with great views in all directions. Everything was in great condition and perfect for our group and puppers!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Location

Good place and space for all the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

marilyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness

sandy cheeks vacation

we arrived after dark and had a hard time finding the property...............I was looking for a blue/green house..........which it is on the front.............but not on the back. The hot water was not hot enough, the sink leaked, and the outdoor water handle broke. We called and they came right out and fixed it. So glad for that. The location was amazing..........Right ON the beach........just a very short walk to the water. We like to cook and found the kitchen lacking. Would have been nice to have a kitchenaid mixer, a round pizza pan, a better pastry brush, more storage containers with lids. The stove and oven worked great. The barbeque grill was very basic and old. The house itself was great........great seating in the kitchen with enought stools around the counter for 9 people. Lots of counter space to prepare food on. lots of bedrooms and beds. There was no hairdryer in my bathroom. My bathroom could use some non skid bathroom rugs...........towels on the floor. The stairs to the house were endless.............haha. the outdoor eating area was nice as was the deck in front of the house. We had a great time. Just a few quirks to overcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property right on beach

Loved the house, the qiuet of the
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janiece W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation getaway

We usually take a vacation every summer with grandkids, grandparents, parent's, grown kids, siblings nieces and nephews. The house is noisy and kids are everywhere but the time together is priceless. Memaw and Pepaw (my husband and I) stayed in the loft with all of the grandkids to let their parent's have a couple of nights to their selves.We had memories of a lifetime. Thank you Sandy Cheeks! We had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B., Lumberton, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

It was a great location to stay for our big group with plenty of room and beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Summer Vacation

This was a fantastic home and location for a family vacation. It was clean, quiet, right on the beach, and was exactly as it was listed. The area is beautiful and we will definitely be back because we all had a great time and didn't want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

The location was perfect, very well-stocked with everything we needed, and very clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammye B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation!

Very comfortable, great view and easily accessible location to the beach. Fun for the whole family: toddlers to grandparents.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M., San Angelo TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Fun at Sandy Cheeks

What an amazing home! We stayed at Sandy Cheeks for a 4 generation Family Vacation!!! Everything was perfect! Everything we needed was available. The decorations throughout the house were spot on for a beach house…a lot of thought was put in to make this a fun and comfortable stay. The rooms were perfect…everyone had their own space and we weren’t on top of each other. The deck and view was fantastic…right on the beach, steps to the water. I highly recommend Sandy Cheeks as the perfect beach house to stay at…and we look forward to returning sometime soon!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break Vacation 23'

Overall it was a good experience. Great location to access the beach and the house was stocked with plenty of amenities. I would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Met all expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location on beach-great shells

Stayed with husband and four teens. Plenty of space for all, and kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Water pressure in shower somewhat low, but plenty of hot water. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

Spent a couple days at this house with the family and dogs between Xhristmas and New Years. Easy access to the beach and house was just as expected. Lots of space for large groups both inside and out. Don’t hesitate to stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022