A Cool Change: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 8

Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
$318 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Relax on the quiet end of the Bolivar Peninsula at A Cool Change, a 1300 square foot beach house located in the Gilchrist area. Enjoy a completely unobstructed view from the porch or mezzanine level or take a 2-minute walk to the beach. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is perfect for a small gathering or two families.

In the open-concept living/kitchen/dining area, you will find lovely coastal decor and comfortable seating. Enjoy the fully stocked kitchen, including a coffee pot suitable for K-cups or regular drip. There is seating at the kitchen island and separate dining table - great for meals and game nights!

Each bedroom features a king bed, and there is an air mattress available to provide sleeping room for 8. The primary bedroom is equipped with an ensuite bath, as well. For your convenience, high speed internet is provided, and all bedrooms have USB outlets.

A Cool Change features two different levels of deck with beautiful beach views. On the mezzanine level you will find porch swings, games and a picnic table that seats 10. There are deck chairs on the mezzanine as well as the top floor and there are gates that enclose the mezzanine and porch. Downstairs you'll find ample parking, a hot and cold water outdoor shower, foot washing station and a fish cleaning sink. You will also find a gas grill (propane may need to be filled).

We sometimes experience power outages at the beach, but at A Cool Change you will not have to worry. This home is set up with a generator that can supply the whole home with power.

Cargo lift is available with additional charge. No pets are allowed. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. (Smoking allowed on ground level only) 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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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    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 Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Jet Skiing Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Park Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 12:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • A guest from Gar....

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was perfect for relaxing with all the amenities of being home, I will definitely be back very soon!

  • Kama G.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a great place to stay that was close to the beach which was just across the highway. It was a little ways out of town, but we liked that because it was not a busy area. The only difficulty we had was locking the door. Even when lifting the door handle, it was very hard to turn the lock.

  • A guest from Lov....

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved A Cool Change! The furnishings and decor were just as listed. We didn't have good beach weather while we were here, but this beach had the most shells I have ever seen. There was streaming TV, as well as games and puzzles so we kept ourselves entertained. What I really enjoyed was the laidback, not busy atmosphere on the Peninsula. Quite a contrast from the Galveston island atmosphere. We ate one night at the Fins restaurant at the Margaritaville RV resort - highly recommend! Overall, we enjoyed our relaxing stay, and are already planning next year's trip.

  • Kimberly B.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Beautiful home but did not like the check in/out process.

  • Carl K.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    This is a wonderful property, amazing view and very comfortable.

  • Thomas F.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was so great to wake up to the sound of the waves and watch the sunrise

  • A guest from Lov....

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A Cool Change was perfect for my family of 6 plus one grandson! The house was spacious and very clean. We went on a bay fishing trip and caught speckled trout and one red fish. Stingaree restaurant did not disappoint, the seafood was fresh and plentiful. We brought side by sides and were able to ride up and down the beach. I would recommend this property to all my friends and family.

  • Terri K.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice home. Freight elevator breaking was a problem with 3 flights of stairs taking our stuff in & out. We loved the home, very cozy. The road was a bit noisy.

  • Michelle M.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time during our stay at A Cool Change. The view was perfect!! The puzzles there kept us busy. The swings on the 2nd floor were a hit! The beach is across the highway, but the entrance is right there and you can walk it. The home was clean and decorated well. Rent the lift! It is 3 floors lolThe home had everything you need. We would definitely recommend this home and stay here again and stay with Swede's again! Thank you!

  • Alanna M.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of five stayed in this house and it was PERFECT! The house was beautiful and decorated so cute. All of the amenities were very nice as well. One of our favorite features was the second floor and the porch swings...the view was amazing!

  • Hannah W.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful location across the street from a beach entrance, but our stay had some problems.Gross discovery: Upon check-in, my daughter found dirty men's underwear between the sofa cushions (you have to reach between the cushions to locate the sofa recliner). I contacted management but heard nothing. Sleepless night: The second night, faulty fire alarms blared repeatedly, waking us up. We contacted the after hours number and had to wait for a maintenance person to come. He was kind and helpful but had to disable all the fire alarms in the house to prevent them from going off anymore. Again I heard nothing from property management about either issue we experienced during our stay. Poor customer service not checking in with a customer knowing there were issues with a property in the night. The only communication I've received now are multiple requests to review the property.. so, here it is. We won't be back.

  • A guest from Lub....

    Submitted Jun 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a wonderful time in this lovely home. The only downside was the street noise, but we got used to that. It is in a quiet, not overly populated area and easy access to the beach. The use of the lift was definitely worth the additional charge.

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$318+
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