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Located in Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar, Texas, The Zoo is a perfect haven for entertaining and family reunions. With spacious living areas, tastefully furnished with Smart TV’s throughout and quartz countertop appliances. Enjoy outdoor activities like pickle ball or tabletop Jenga on the large upper deck.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 27179 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 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.

The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and...

7 Bedrooms with 2 Bonus Bunkroom (16 beds) - 5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 27

A TXBeachVacation.com home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and corporate outings. We are located in Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar, Texas.

Two homes (Hippo Hut and Gator Getaway) are side by side with a walkover connecting them. The homes together sleep 27. Both homes feature oversized fully stocked, large breakfast bar with seating for four, dining area have seating for ten. Living areas are spacious and tastefully furnished, Smart TV’s throughout, quartz countertop and stainless-steel appliances.

HIPPO HUT

Master bedroom had a King size bed, built in shelves in the closet and 65” Smart TV.

Bedroom 2 has a Queen size bed, built in shelves in the closet and a 65” Smart TV.

Bedroom 3 has Twin size bunk bed with trundle/hide away bed and a Full-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet. This room has a 55” Smart TV

Bonus bunk room has two twin size beds.

Two Full Baths (Master has huge walk-in shower, second bath tub/shower combo).

GATOR GETAWAY

The master bedroom has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV.

Bedroom 2 also has a king-size bed, built-in shelves in the closet, and a 58" Smart TV.

Bedroom 3 features a queen-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet.

Bedroom 4 has a full-size built-in bunk bed with built-in shelves in the closet.

Bonus bunk room has a full-size built-in bunk bed.

Three full bathrooms. (Master bathroom has a large walk-in shower, second bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the third bathroom has a shower/tub combo).

Features: Flat screen Smart TV’s, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, washer/dryer, towels/linens, central AC/heat, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, stove, toaster oven, blender, full size coffee pot, single serve units and hair dryers.

Outdoor Features:Pickle ball, 4 Square Volleyball, Tabletop Jenga, Ladders, Horseshoe, Corn Hole, beach toys and Charcoal Grills, Large oversize upper deck with table and chairs up/downstairs.

Items we Provide: Limited amounts of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, trash can liners towels and linens.

Items you may want to bring:Personal hygiene products, beach towels, sunblock/aloe vera, mosquito spray, umbrella/canopy, beach chairs, beach toys.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Table tennis

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,925 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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

534754

About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar is home to this vacation home. Galveston Seawall is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Aerial panorama coastal homes at Port Bolivar Beach Texas
    Crystal Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    41 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas
    Galveston Seawall
    41 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Sunrise and sunset
    Port of Galveston
    42 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Pleasure Island Galveston Tx
    Galveston Island Beaches
    46 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Camp Margaritaville RV Resort
    5 min drive
  • Nauti Beaver Hut
    7 min drive
  • Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
    8 min drive
  • HardHeads Icehouse & Grill
    5 min drive
  • La Playita
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and...?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Zoo, A TXBeachVacation home - The Zoo is perfect for entertaining, family reunions, holidays and... located?

Situated in Port Bolivar, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Crystal Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Port Bolivar Beaches and Fort Travis Seashore Park. Seawolf Park and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Ozkan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The place was great, clean, and well organized. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay, which made everything smooth and stress-free.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s trip with our family. The host was fantastic—great communication, and the home was clean and well cared for. We loved the on-site activities like pickleball, cornhole, volleyball, and the fire pit, plus the easy walk to the beach just down the street. The adjoining decks made it perfect for our large group. We truly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

david z.

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

Perfect for large group

Great location. Was one of few places available for the whole family (24). Very clean and well supplied and lots of things to do outside. Was worried about the littles going back and forth between the houses upstairs but the porches and walkover were very safe. If you are part of a large group, this place is hard to beat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Friendcation 2025

We enjoyed the stay, we had so much room for all of the kids, was safe and the kids where able to go to house to house easily. The only downside is the mosquitoes are terrible at night and not able to sit outside for long. Having bug zappers upstairs would be awesome. We donplan to book there again! So much extra stuff at the home to use as well really helped everything run smoothly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025