Bella Vista Gilchrist
Bella Vista
Gorgeous beachfront home!
Pets Welcome
Bedrooms
4
Baths
2
Sleeps
16
Bella Vista is a beautiful coastal inspired beach home that offers amazing sunsets and spectacular views of the beach, Gulf of Mexico, and East Galveston Bay all from the furnished wrap-around deck. The house has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, and is located on the quiet end of the Bolivar Peninsula, while still being just a short drive to shopping and restaurants.
Bright and airy, Bella Vista’s great room is flooded with natural light that bathes the beautiful furnishings with a warm glow. The spacious open concept beach house allows for easy entertaining between the large living room with an electric fireplace, dining room, and kitchen with breakfast bar and stools. The kitchen is fully stocked with a drip coffee machine, blender, microwave, slow cooker, etc. Some pantry items, spices, and limited paper supplies are also provided.
The master bedroom has an amazing beachfront view with a king size bed. The remaining bedrooms include a twin bunkbed in the second bedroom; another bedroom with one queen over queen bunk and one full size bed, and 2 queen beds in the final room. There is also a pull out sofa in the family room for extra sleeping accommodations. All bedrooms include Roku/FuboTV and ceiling fans. High speed internet is provided for streaming on all TVs.
Then there's the the lower level you will find a large entertaining space with a charcoal grill, picnic/bar area and outdoor seating. The convenient outdoor sand shower is perfect for rinsing off your time at the beach. You can experience the wonderful sights and sounds of the coast, whether bird watching in the Bolivar Flats or fishing in the gulf. Bella Vista beach house is perfect for your next family get-together or best friends' getaway weekend. This is a family-friendly beach that cannot be beat, so bring the everyone and enjoy!
If you need extra space, another Swedes property, Bach Haus, is directly across the street!
Small dogs (35 pounds and under) allowed with pet fee. Cargo lift is NOT available for guest use. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.
The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).
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Bright and airy, Bella Vista’s great room is flooded with natural light that bathes the beautiful furnishings with a warm glow. The spacious open concept beach house allows for easy entertaining between the large living room with an electric fireplace, dining room, and kitchen with breakfast bar and stools. The kitchen is fully stocked with a drip coffee machine, blender, microwave, slow cooker, etc. Some pantry items, spices, and limited paper supplies are also provided.
The master bedroom has an amazing beachfront view with a king size bed. The remaining bedrooms include a twin bunkbed in the second bedroom; another bedroom with one queen over queen bunk and one full size bed, and 2 queen beds in the final room. There is also a pull out sofa in the family room for extra sleeping accommodations. All bedrooms include Roku/FuboTV and ceiling fans. High speed internet is provided for streaming on all TVs.
Then there's the the lower level you will find a large entertaining space with a charcoal grill, picnic/bar area and outdoor seating. The convenient outdoor sand shower is perfect for rinsing off your time at the beach. You can experience the wonderful sights and sounds of the coast, whether bird watching in the Bolivar Flats or fishing in the gulf. Bella Vista beach house is perfect for your next family get-together or best friends' getaway weekend. This is a family-friendly beach that cannot be beat, so bring the everyone and enjoy!
If you need extra space, another Swedes property, Bach Haus, is directly across the street!
Small dogs (35 pounds and under) allowed with pet fee. Cargo lift is NOT available for guest use. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.
The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).
Amenities
Amenity
- Shower
- Toilet
- Churches
- Marina
- Restaurants
- Water parks
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Living Room
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
- Free Wifi
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cookware
- Beachcombing
- ATM/bank
- Groceries
- Beach
- Near The Ocean
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Surf fishing
- Surfing
- Children welcome
- Non smoking only
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Flexible
- Dining Area
- Air Conditioning
- Washer & Dryer
- High Speed Internet
- Fireplace
- Nearby ATM
- Nearby Post Office
- Nearby Grocery
- Golf Course
- Deck
- BBQ Grill
- Close to Town
- DisplayRate - enter date to get rate
- LocationField - Swede's Real Estate
- Pet Friendly - Yes
- Rows Back - Beachfront
- Subdivisions - Gilchrist
| Season | Period | Min.Stay | Nightly | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution Season | 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2026 | 2 | $214 | $1646 | $7257 |
Reviews
Beautiful Home
The moment we walked in we were in awe with the home, it was absolutely beautiful. The rooms were great I loved that the beds were basically sealed to the floor in a few rooms this was perfect from keeping things from getting lost. We did have issues with the washer/dryer as it did not function properly and changed the color of the load of clothes that was in there. The walk to the beach from the house was the best part. All in all it’s a great home.
Felicita V.
Jun 2025
Jun 2025
Bella Vista Mothers Day Stay
Very beautifully decorated. Great location to the beach with a wonderful wrap around deck. Loved the Master bedroom and bath suite being able to lock from the rest of the home. First night I was by myself. Felt safe. Definitely want to come back and try another home possibly. ON the negative the mattress cover and comforter needed to be washed. Ice maker did not work. Sofa's need to be replaced. We were not used to the tv choices. We have Directv at home.
Guest
May 2025
May 2025
Easter weekend fun
Overall, it was great. Two things that stood out during our stay. Washer/dryer machine are way too small!!! Temu size and not an actual 4 bedroom house, one of the rooms upstairs is an open area and you can clearly hear everything that happens in the house. Not comfortable. Refrigerator took some time to work but maintenance came and fixed it.
Natalia L.
Apr 2025
Apr 2025
Spring Break
We had a great time! Loved the layout of the house and the beds were comfy. The beach was a very close walk and not crowded at all. The kitchen was very well stocked with just about everything we needed. The couch could use an upgrade. There was not a regular washer and dryer. Only a very small washer/dryer combo unit, so I was not able to wash towels. Next time we will pay the extra fee for linens. The yard needed to be mowed. The outdoor shower was just a hose in the shower, but it worked fine for a quick rinse. The location was great! We were far enough from the crowds, and just a quick drive to local restaurants and gas stations. Overall, we had a great time and would stay here again.
Guest
Mar 2025
Mar 2025
Bella Vista House
Great location. Beach was calm and relaxing sitting on the porch listening to the water. The house was in great shape. Clean. Very roomy and to my surprise the beds were comfy for a rental. I’d stay at the house again.
Heather S.
Dec 2024
Dec 2024
beautiful cabin & beautiful view
great location away from the busier section of beach,plenty of room & kitchen very well stocked. only issues were patio furniture needs repair-several slats fell out of chairs(rusted)-the kitchen countertops were very gritty from sand/top bunks also sandy.yes it is the beach but this was way above normal sand exposure. overall a great time-will plan to stay here again!!
Guest
Oct 2024
Oct 2024
Relaxing Getaway
Beautiful home right on the beach and very quiet location. We did have to buy soaps, a blow dryer, dishwasher tablets, sugar etc. About an hour drive to Galveston unless you get caught in weekend ferry traffic which took hours. We did enjoy the Anahouc Wildlife park nearby and plenty of seashells!
Guest
Oct 2024
Oct 2024
Review Sept 2024
We started vacation here 3 years ago. We love this rental. The rental staff are amazing. I’ve never had any issues dealing with them. Our entire family has such a great time every year.
Yasheka R.
Oct 2024
Oct 2024
Beautiful beach front home
The house is beautiful and clean and decorated really cute! Beach front was perfect for beachcombing and fishing. The beds were all comfortable and my family really enjoyed their stay.
Nikia J.
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Cute house with a secluded beach
The inside of the house was clean, nicely decorated and very beachy. Our 8 people were very comfortable. There were many many light bulbs burned out but we made it work. The deck on the outside was spacious although we wished it had a table to sit at. The deck was in poor repair and had lots of sharp and rough spots from peeling paint. The beach was very close and easy to get down to.
Guest
Aug 2024
Aug 2024
Family Trip at Bella Vista
The beach house was absolutely wonderful and accommodating for our family and our pup Phoebe! The home was beautiful, the view was spectacular, and the close access to the beach made everything so much easier to and from the beach. The local food places were all about 10-15 minute drive and the food was all so amazing! Perfect spot for your family to enjoy a beachfront week!
Kristen W.
Jun 2024
Jun 2024
Perfect Location for a Family Getaway
The house is well-kept and comfortable. We were so excited it is also pet friendly so our dog could come for his first beach trip too. With the beach access road right next to the house, it was easy to load up the car and drop off our needs for the day on the beach and then drive the car back so we weren’t hauling back and forth on foot. We loved our stay. The only downfall is there isn’t a separate washer and dryer so if we had stayed longer than our 4 days we might have gone to a laundromat. Other than that, beautiful property and amenities.
Rebecca K.
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Bella Vista Visit - March 24 - 26
I rent from Swedes every year around this time of the year. I have stayed at multiple properties and have always had a good time. I plan to continue this trend. My friends and I enjoyed this property. It was quiet and comfortable.
Carlo A.
Apr 2023
Apr 2023
Love this place!! Definitely coming back!!
This was our very first time renting a beach house and staying the night on the beach. It was absolutely amazing. The house was beautiful, with the beach just a few feet away. It was clean and well kept. There were enough rooms and beds for eveyone in our party. The experience was just wonderful!!
We are planning another beach trip around spring break and we’ll definitely be going back!!
Highly recommended!!!
We are planning another beach trip around spring break and we’ll definitely be going back!!
Highly recommended!!!
Yasheka R.
Sep 2022
Sep 2022
Beach Vacation
The house is beautiful and it is in a great location! Beautiful views! Steps away from the beach! The parking isn’t great for a 16 person house. Major downfall: the TINY washer/dryer combo. This was a major problem for our family. It took 2 hours to wash and dry maybe 2 towels and a swimsuit. This house needs a normal washer and separate dryer. Also you are not allowed to use the lift. This should be made clear during the rental
process. Otherwise it was a great vacation.
process. Otherwise it was a great vacation.
Guest
Jul 2022
Jul 2022
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