Tiki Bar - 2 Min to Sand - Wraparound Deck

Picture this: sunset painting the Gulf in copper and gold, cold drink in hand, string lights glowing under the covered tiki bar below the deck. The beach is a 2-minute walk. The waves reach you from the wraparound deck. Belle Vue is what a Gulf Coast beach house is supposed to feel like — raw, real, generous with space, and built around exactly the people you brought with you to Bolivar Peninsula.

Belle Vue sleeps 10 across 3 bedrooms plus a bonus sleeper sofa — ideal for families, friend groups, and milestone weekends.

BEDROOMS: Master Suite (king bed, wall-mounted TV, dedicated desk, private deck access, en-suite double-vanity tiled shower). Bedroom 2 (queen, coastal linens, bedside lamps, wall-mounted TV). Bedroom 3 (two sets of twin bunk beds — great for kids and teens). Bonus: queen sleeper sofa in the living area.

BATHROOMS: Two full bathrooms stocked with fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

KITCHEN AND DINING: Open-concept main floor, large Roku TV, kitchen island with bar seating for 4. Full appliances: refrigerator, electric stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker, Keurig, blender, toaster. Dining table seats everyone.

THE PRIVATE BAR — YOUR REAL HOME BASE: Under the house sits Belle Vue's defining feature: a covered tiki-style beach bar with string lights, bar stools, charcoal BBQ grill, and picnic table. Rain does not matter. There is no last call. This is where group trips actually happen — cold drinks, easy laughter, salt air, nowhere else you'd rather be. Guests mention the bar in every review.

WRAPAROUND DECK: Elevated, unobstructed Gulf views — coffee at sunrise, cocktails at sunset, stargazing when you finally look up. Porch swing, ample seating, Gulf breeze.

OUTDOOR EXTRAS: Ground-level outdoor shower, spacious backyard, detached garage for gear.

EXTRAS: In-unit washer and dryer, central A/C, ceiling fans, streaming TVs, fast WiFi, board games, beach gear.

LOCATION AND WHAT'S NEARBY
Belle Vue sits on Bolivar Peninsula — a 27-mile Texas Gulf Coast barrier island where driving onto the beach is the norm. No resort crowds, no pretense.
Crystal Beach (2-min walk): Drivable sand, shell hunting, surf fishing, swimming, ATV riding.
Fort Travis Seashore Park (5-min drive, 3 mi): Civil War bunkers, jetty fishing — free admission.
Point Bolivar Lighthouse (5-min, 4 mi): 117-foot lighthouse built in 1872, gorgeous at golden hour.
Rollover Pass (15-min, 12 mi): The peninsula's best fishing spot, Gulf meets East Galveston Bay.
Stingaree Restaurant (10-min, 7 mi): Crystal Beach's beloved marina seafood spot on Galveston Bay.
High Island Bird Sanctuary (25-min, 18 mi): World-famous spring migration birding at Smith Oaks.
Galveston Island (18-min ferry + 15-min drive): Free ferry to Moody Gardens, the Strand, Pleasure Pier.
Belle Vue is 75 miles from downtown Houston — pack Friday and watch sunset from the deck before dinner.

WHO THIS HOME IS BEST FOR
Belle Vue is built for guests who want real beach living, not a resort experience.
Families with kids: Bunk room, 2-minute beach walk, outdoor shower for sandy feet, and Superhost Chris responds within an hour.
Dog owners: Dog-welcoming yard and beach steps away. The $120 pet fee covers the full stay — not per night.
Friend groups (birthdays, bachelorettes, reunions): The tiki bar was built for this. Grill, pour something cold, let the night run. Multiple review guests booked specifically for group trips and came back.
Remote workers: Dedicated workspace in the master suite, fast WiFi, and the Gulf resets you in 2 minutes.
Houston-area families: 75 miles from downtown — Friday evening drive, sunset from the deck by dinnertime.

Full access to the entire home including all bedrooms, both bathrooms, the wraparound deck, the covered tiki bar and entertaining space below the house, the spacious backyard, and the detached garage. Check-in is completely self-guided via keypad. Your unique access code is sent before arrival — no key pickup, no waiting, no coordinating timing. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Checkout is at 11:00 AM. The beach is a 2-minute walk west.

PARKING
Free off-street parking for multiple vehicles including trucks, SUVs, and trailers — no size restrictions, no pass required. Detached garage on-site for gear, kayaks, bikes, or coolers you want out of the sun. If you plan to drive onto Crystal Beach, nearby access points make it simple. Driving on the beach is a local tradition on Bolivar Peninsula.

HOUSE RULES
We want your stay to be excellent from arrival to checkout:
Maximum 10 overnight guests.
Pets welcome — $120 pet fee per stay (not per night); yard is not fully fenced, please clean up after your pet.
No smoking anywhere on the property, indoors or outdoors.
Quiet hours: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM — please be respectful of neighbors.
Check-in after 3:00 PM; checkout by 11:00 AM — cleaning crew is on a tight schedule.

Report any accidental damage before checkout; the included damage waiver covers up to $3,000.

Take out trash and leave dishes clean before departing.