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Hot tub, lift, multiple decks and panoramic beach and intercoastal views.

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Fowl Play has huge decks and huge views!
Hot tub on mezzanine deck
Kitchen
Master bedroom
Master bedroom with king bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Guest room 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Guest room 3

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living room

2 Double Futons

Master

1 King Bed

Mezzanine bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Mezzanine guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor/ground level

Outdoor shower

Upstairs guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Hot tub, lift, multiple decks and panoramic beach and intercoastal views.

Get your group together and come enjoy the beach year round! Fowl Play is a brand new (construction finished in late 2020 and first rentals in 2021) designed for a big family or multiple family trips. Lots and lots of outdoor deck space with big tall comfy chairs and hammock chairs so you can sit and watch the waves all day. The tall mezzanine deck has a 6-person new hot tub. There are huge picnic tables up and downstairs, and built-in bars on both levels. After a day at the beach you can rinse off in the hot/cold enclosed sand shower downstairs, and clean your shell/fish at the outdoor sink.

This amazing home boasts views up and down Bolivar beach, as well as the intercoastal canal where you can watch the big ships day and night.

For meals, the dining table seats 10, and another 4 at the kitchen bar. In the living room there are two big couches, a recliner and loveseat. The kids will love the XBox for added entertainment.

All bedrooms, the living room and downstairs outdoor kitchen have large flat panel smart TVs.

The mezzanine deck is HUGE and great for entertaining and has hot tub, lots of seating and outdoor kitchen with icemaker. One of the bedrooms and bathrooms is on this level.

All levels have SONOS wireless speaker system.

Free wi-fi

This home sleeps 10 adults comfortably in beds, but can accommodate 14 guests using the murphy and sofa beds.

Layout/sleeping details:
Master bedroom - King bed, private bath with double shower and double sinks
Guest room 2 - Queen bed and twin bunk bed (shares bath with guest room 3)
Guest room 3 - Queen bed and twin murphy bed (shares bath with guest room 2)
Guest room 4 - Mezzanine level bedroom (downstairs) with queen bed and twin sleeper. Private bathroom.
Living room - Full size pull out sleeper sofa and twin sleeper sofa.

Amenities - We provide starter set of toilet paper and paper towels, all linens for beds and bath towels are included. We provide starter dishwasher and laundry detergent.

We have 24-hour management to help with any issues. We also offer a local concierge who can arrange cakes, flowers, firewood, groceries, etc. to make your trip wonderful!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 57 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 57 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Port of Galveston - 58 min drive - 49.5 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Crystal Beach - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Feleshia H.

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

The house was amazing

I love the home! Our stay was wonderful and the house is amazing! So many great amenities! Our family really enjoyed it. Definitely worth every dollar! The only thing I can say is asking the guest to pull the linens off of all the beds,wash linens and towels was not expo. I vacation often and I don’t want to have to strip the bed and do laundry when I’m leaving. Outside of that, I definitely recommend the . The property manager was very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2021
Thank you for your 5 star review Chef Feleshia!! We do ask our gusts to start one load of towels and then one load of sheets. Most properties on Bolivar charge a separate linen fee, and require you to make your own beds upon arrival (when you arrive the linens are in a bag at the door). We think this system works better, and allows our local cleaning crew to turn the property over quickly for the next guest. Thank you for leaving our home in great shape. Also, I am glad we were able to accommodate your early arrival, and our onsite manager was able to save you what would have likely been a $200-300 tow fee by having her husband come pull your vehicle out of the sand. We are a small business, and support small businesses on Bolivar (manager and cleaning crew) as well, and are grateful for your visit!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Great location and venue!

My friends really enjoyed this location! Plenty of space to relax and enjoy the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid R.

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

Beautiful Beach House

Very nicely decorated, enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patience R.

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

A great view, cool house

We loved the decks and the view. The house had all of the cooking devices and implements needed. The property manager was prompt with responding. Apparently, it is very easy to hear everything going on upstairs from the mezzanine bedroom, even talk at normal volume, so keep that in mind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short but sweet get away

Location was 10min away from town so it felt a lot more quiet and relaxed. House was gorgeous, clean and well stocked. 1st floor porch was an amazing hangout spot and luggage elevator was a life saver. Within 100 ft from beach, still had fantastic views despite there being a home in-front of the house. FYI future bookers: The Mezzanine floor with queen bed, pullout couch, bath and kitchenette with ice maker is SEPARATE from main kitchen/living room. (They are connected by outside covered stair case) This was perfect for our “Gran” to have her own quiet space. Would also be great for a set of responsible teens. Bunk bed sleepers can’t see tv from their beds if this is a requirement for your kiddos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Falon W.

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

Deck with a view

Beautiful home with a fabulous deck for gathering. The view from the deck was perfect for watching the sunrise and sunset over the ocean. Relaxing on the deck with family and enjoying the swings, hot tub and games was amazing and being covered was a plus on the hot days. The owners have thought of everything you might need from beach towels to citronella candles. We reached out once about additional granules for the hot tub and the response time was amazing. They texted back asap and stopped by within a few minutes to refill the supply. The beach was not crowded and perfect for searching for seashells and treasures, but would recommend water shoes due to all the shells. The nice part was it was within walking distance so we could come and go as needed. Plus the house had multiple hoses on each level and an outside shower to rinse off which was nice. Overall, this place was very relaxing and perfect for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We would definitely recommend staying here. Thanks for opening your home to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Great house and location

Our experience was great. The house was awesome and location was great. Definitely one to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

June ‘22

We had a great experience at Fowl Play. Very close to the beach. Everything was provided as in the description. The hammock and hammock chairs were a hit with the entire family. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ruby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

This home is a beautiful nightmare.

First of all the manager property Stevie listen to neighbors complain instead of the paying customer. I believe a nicer call asking hey why is there so many cars what’s going on instead of acting like she’s 911. The place has cameras everywhere making me feel like there watching me no privacy what so ever. My son’s father came by and surprise my son with a new truck when he was there I ask him to stay and cut the cake with us well Stevie calls me demanding everyone to leave ruin the special moment, while we where cutting the cake. I was busy she called me 4 times and texted me and when I finally answer she was very rude. This was not a party just bbq some burgers and hotdogs no loud music. Just because the neighbor said we had 6 cars. Reminder we booked it for 8 people making 6 cars reasonable. I will never used this property ever it’s beautiful but just not worth the stress.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

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

Perfect location for birding at High Island and enjoying the beach

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful beach house. The house is brand new, tastefully decorated, and right on the beach. The lift was great for hauling our luggage up and down. We enjoyed the hot tub and grill. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, except for a lemon squeezer. Management was very responsive when a smoke detector ran out of batteries. The person who showed up to deal with the issue was a teenager who didn't seem very competent, but the problem did get resolved quickly with some help from us. Although the decor was beautiful, our only complaint is that there were too many knick knacks cluttering up surfaces. Overall, this is probably the nicest beach house we have stayed at, and we would love to stay there again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

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

Weekend getaway

Beautiful home. Is as described. Beautiful views. Very comfy. Felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Great Girls Getaway!

This location not only has gorgeous views of the water, the house and porches are stunning and welcoming! The amenities are top tier. Cabinets labeled with photos and a property book with instructions and recommendations took any guess work out of the stay that might have popped up. Baskets of beach towels to dry with and cozy blankets to snuggle with were thoughtful touches. Highly recommend for a girls get away or family retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

By the beach

Fantastic property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deandra M.

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

Beautiful, Perfect Property Right by the Beach

My family was coming in for Thanksgiving, and Fowl Play was a perfect gathering spot. It is newly built, very clean, tastefully decorated and had all the amenities of home. We prepared our Thanksgiving feast easily in the well-stocked kitchen, which was stocked with quality cookware, pans, and utensils. The hot tub was a welcome addition, as nights were chilly. The sunrise was enjoyed each morning with cups of coffee, and the many plush blankets that were available in the home were a wonderful, comfy touch. This is a second-row home, but is positioned at an angle so that you feel you're on the front row. In a very short walk, you are on the beach. We had 13 in our party, but you could fit 16 easily, and with an air mattress or two, 18 would still be comfortable with the layout and the space. Perfect place - thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien M.

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

The most amazing beach house experience

We could not have asked for a better beach weekend booking Fowl Play. Wow. We were highly impressed by the quality, layout and design of the home. The amenities are plentiful a and absolutely amazing. The host made us feel welcome and the attention to detail made our stay a breeze. Overall we feel like we were treated like royalty. We will definitely return at our next opportunity. This is the best beach house that we have ever rented, highly highly recommended. 5 Stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim My C.

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

Great for a girls getaway trip!

What a beautiful place to stay! I loved staying here. The owner was a good communicator. For any of small issues or questions that popped up, those issues were quickly resolved. With us coming at a time a hurricane was expected to head to the coast, they definitely went above and beyond to make sure we knew what was going on. The rooms were clean and we loved the shells everywhere! The shower in the master was also so nice! The location was sweet, so close to the beach! The luggage lift was also such a help so we didn't have to keep walking our stuff up and down the stairs. We will definitely want to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2nd time to stay and we love this house

The first time i stayed with family and everything was perfect so we rebooked to come bavk with friends. Everything was perfect and the owners go above and beyond to welcome guest ans make sure guests have a hige amount of items suppled ao you dont have to pavk your whole house !! I try to leave a place completely cleaned up because we are extremely thankful to get to enjoy their beach home :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina B.

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

We Never Wanted to Leave....

This house was AMAZING. It is VERY clean. The owner keeps the property as if it is their own primary residence and they have thought of everything to include in the house - high quality kitchen items - everything you could possibly need, plenty of towels, dehumidifiers, robot vacuums, wifi-enabled TV's in every room, sono speakers on every floor. The house was very smartly designed - spacious layout, beautiful decor, the lift was handy on arrival and departure, the breezy 2nd floor, first floor shower and sink - they thought of it all! We also appreciated having plenty of parking spaces within the ropes/chains on the property. Stevie, the property manager, was very responsive and helpful. We loved spending time on the quiet beach, the breezy 2nd floor in the hot tub and on the hammock and hammock chairs. We never wanted to leave, and we hope to book again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

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

Well needed vaca

Everyone enjoyed themselves plenty of room for everyone to sleep and relax
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Wonderful House, great views of beach. Super clean

The Beach House and property were just as expected super nice, clean, and roomy. Amazing views, beaches are not crowded, and food on that side of the peninsula was much better than expected. If you planning on going into Galveston beware of the ferry. It's a minimum of 20-25 min wait up to 3-4 hour wait at times. I would say on average 1-2 hour wait. The owners were incredibly accommodating and nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Loved it!

Excellent rental and very generous owner. First time visiting Bolivar Peninsula and this will be our Texas Beach. We loved that it was low key with very little beach traffic. Great breeze on the porches made it comfortable to spend our time outdoors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina H.

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

Perfect quiet beach experience

We rented this as a large family and it had plenty of space for us to be in the same place but not on top of each other! It was a beautiful location, nestled in the quiet peninsula, and truly a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. We enjoyed the house and the host and property manager were both amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

Amazing !

This beach house was immaculate! Every inch and detail of this house and location is perfection !!! Super roomy, extremely clean, cozy, decor on point, superior location, etc. I can’t say anything bad about this place. Highly recommend and look forward to more trips here !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keila Z.

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

We enjoyed our stay so much! There was plenty of space for our three families. The views are great

The property manager was wonderful! Stevie answered all our questions and the owner called to check on us during a storm that produced 50 mile an hour wins to make sure we were alright. Great property, beach front. Large open beach space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Best Beach House

Spot was perfect!!! house was perfect!!! fully furnished!!!Very friendly owner!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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