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A cozy living room with a white sofa, a beige armchair, a white coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.
A staircase with wooden steps leading to a white door.
A two-story building with a green exterior and white trim.
A spacious room with a wooden dining table, four chairs, a ceiling fan, a television, and a large window with blinds.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Port Bolivar Beaches
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Travis Seashore Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪90 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 4-minute drive from Fort Travis Seashore Park and 5 minutes from Port Bolivar Beaches. .This cottage is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Port of Galveston.
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What's nearby

  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Fort Travis Seashore Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Crystal Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • nauti beaver hut - 15 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 42 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Katie's Seafood House - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬36 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Laguna Harbor Cottage

Summary:

Laguna Harbor Cottage, Boat Dock, Dog Friendly, Bay Front, Fishing



The Space:

This cozy cottage is located in private community on the bayside in Bolivar Peninsula. It is a hidden treasure with a private boat dock, 2 great little decks with an amazing view over the bay. Dog friendly, and an easy 6 or 7 minute drive to the beach.

This little gem sleeps 6, with 2 Queen masters with private full bath, and a alcove with 1 set of twin bunks, another full bath in the adjoining hallway. The open concept kitchen and living area look out onto the deck that looks out over the canal.

You will be steps away from your new-found fishing spot and if you want to bring your boat, you can dock it right outside the back door. Also, has a outside charcoal grill.

There is a regular drip coffee pot available.

Cleaning fee includes towels, linens, beds made, starter set of basic paper goods and soaps.

Pets allowed, max 2 dogs, pet fee is $75, may need to be added after booking.

We do not provide cooking oil or seasonings.

Must be 25 yrs old to book

Located across the ferry from Galveston, TX

Sand Dollar Beach Vacations will never send you a TEXT with a link, requesting payment.

As per our rental agreement, any amenity that may become unavailable during your stay will not warrant any type of refund.

Note, property is not child proof.



Guest Access:

outside charcoal grill
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

RENTAL AGREEMENT: This vacation rental agreement is a legal agreement between Sand Dollar Beach Vacations (also referred to as the “Homeowners” an...

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Note from host: Charge may apply

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Laguna Harbor Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

drsfjs

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

great trip

this is the four year great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very clean, easy access and enjoyed our stay. everything you need is available. we were focused on fishing for the 5 days and we had lots of success.might want to mention boat ramp on 23rd st.limited parking so it would be nice to know where to park your trailer.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

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

Great Place and Location

Place was perfect for us. The boat slip was a plus. Kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed sitting out on the balcony! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Great place

The property manager was quick to respond and very helpful. The boat slip was perfect for my 27’ boat. Couldn’t be happier with my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R.

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

Great time

Everything was just perfect. Beds super comfy, kitchen well stocked. We all enjoyed it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

buddy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bolivar Bay fishing

Property is excellent if you are looking for a place to dock your boat and do a lot of fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric t.

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

Long Weekend Getaway

Very good fishing, clean, very good communication with property managers. Bring insect repellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

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

Beach time 2025

Great except for the ferry situation
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

frank s.

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

Great time

Manager was there for us
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joseph W.

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

very nice

warm and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

fun times

great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Getaway

My family and I had a wonderful time. The stairs were a little rough at times but other than that it was perfect. My kids fished pretty much the whole time we were there. They loved it! Defiantly a nice getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi W.

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

Easy extension to original stay

When the family left, my husband and i decided to extend our stay a couple days, as we were enjoying the property and location so much. Neither myself nor the host could do an extension through VRBO, so I just did a new booking for the extended days, but the host made sure the added days did not cause any hassle ...for example we did not have to do a new check in or have codes changed, etc. Such a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi W.

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

Excellent

The property was pefect for our mini fishing weekend. We took out boat and were able to park it right behind the home on the available boat dock. Quiet area with friendly neighbors, and the canal was wonderful to fish from when it was too windy. Clean, great kitchen supplies,fantastic view, and host was quick to respond to any questions or concerns. We took the bridge onto the penninsula due to gas cans, and It was jeep weekend. Initial traffic getting through Crystal Beach was time consuming, however, once we got to the property, there was not any of that type of party going. Property is close to the ferry crossing, which was nice for day trip to Galveston. Great memories made, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

No boat dock made this a bust.

I've leased in this cove before just a few doors down from this property. We specifically rented this place and paid a premium compared to other rentals because it is advertised as having a boat dock. Well, the boat dock is all torn up and not usable. The three-story layout of this place makes it a bit "wonky" to use. Again, we were willing to overlook this so we could have the covered fishing from a boat dock. We brought this to the attention of the rental company immediately upon our arrival and were told they'd let us out of the contract if we wanted. Well, this was a big family gathering (son's high school graduation) and we had a bunch of family renting a second place closer to the beach as well as having many other family members staying in RV's etc. so we couldn't just abandon the event and drive back to Dallas. Having talked to some of the neighbors it sounds like the boat dock has been out of order for a very long time but the place is still advertised as having a dock. This shouldn't be allowed. I feel the fact that the boat dock wasn't operable is a material breach of our rental agreement. I'm going to pursue a partial refund.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

Good times

Location was great, check in was super easy and the place was spotless. Will rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie C.

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

Birdhouse on Laguna Harbor

We had a great time! The condo was clean and comfortable. We love Laguna Harbor and stay here at least once a year. Wonderful little community and a premier fishing spot! We can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

very nice place to stay

Kitchen was well supplied with appliances, dishes, and basic pantry items. Toiletries, towels, and linens were adequate. Docking our boat at our back door was convenient, and the public launch is very close. Fishing was great right off our dock. Caught sand trout, speckled trout, flounder, redfish in numerous quantities and many in legal size. We had a great time. Only negative is that the kitchen and views are on the 3rd floor. That’s a lot of steps to carry your groceries for us old timers.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

We'll be back....

Home is nice and boat slip is very handy for anyone wanting to bring their boat. Parking can get a bit tight with a trailer and two vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn V.

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

Adventures at the fishing Cottage

The property was exactly what our family needed. A place to slow down, rest, and fish. The atmosphere at Laguna Harbor itself is super quiet. The house provided daily exercise with all the steps between floors. The home was nicely furnished. It was a great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley A.

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

Quiet, lovely piece of heaven

We stayed for a weekend and wanted to stay a week once we got there. 😊 The house is amazing! The kids fished and crabbed right outside the door. I enjoyed the porches and quiet! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie K.

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

Flounder weekend

We enjoyed our stay .. the house was comfortable and clean… we come back year after year for the flounder fishing on Laguna Harbour
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

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

Awesome place!

Beautiful place and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pauline M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

For the price lacking comfort and charm

Supplies limited like no paper towels. Very few towels, thankfully washer dryer so you get to do laundry while on vacation. Absolutely not baby friendly or safe. Boat slip broken and ropes off. All patio furniture falling apart if you even touched a chair piece es would fall off. Had to buy batteries to get bed to work. It is a sleep number but without batteries in remote you stuck sleeping on last person setting. I would not stay here again. Felt like a motel more than a home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

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

Perfect for our group.

Very nice accommodations. Great water access. No traffic noise. Very laid back and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021