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Fish Fantasy–Great Sunrise Sunset Views–Quiet Dead‑End Street-Pet‑Friendly Fenced Yard–Walk to Beach

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A two-story house with a balcony, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
Outdoor dining
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Bolivar Beaches
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common Spaces

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fish Fantasy–Great Sunrise Sunset Views–Quiet Dead‑End Street-Pet‑Friendly Fenced Yard–Walk to Beach

IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE AT THE BEACH!!!
Staying at Fish Fantasy means waking up to sunrise Gulf views and ending the day with sunset bay and ICW views from your private decks. This quiet dead‑end street home offers peaceful wildlife watching, a pet‑friendly fenced yard, and an easy walk to the beach. Guests love the rare combination of sunrise and sunset views, plus the open bay area that brings beautiful bird‑watching and barge‑traffic scenery.

The fenced yard is perfect for families and pets, with a swing and a gate at the bottom of the stairs so kids and pets can safely play. Under the house is a shaded sitting area with a table, four chairs, and a charcoal grill. Inside, the layout is simple and comfortable: enter into the hall with the bathroom and bedroom to the left, the apartment‑size stackable washer/dryer straight ahead, and the kitchen, living, and dining area to the right. The bedroom opens to the back deck with beautiful sunset views, and the living room opens to the front deck with sunrise over the Gulf. The front deck has no stairs to the ground level, giving guests a private elevated space to relax.

Fish Fantasy offers reliable Wi‑Fi for streaming, room‑darkening shades in every room, and our family team is available through platform messages during working hours. Overnight messages are answered as soon as possible the next morning. No grills are allowed on any deck; the charcoal grill is on the ground level only.
T’S A GREAT DAY TO BE AT THE BEACH!!! Staying at our homes means enjoying a comfortable, family‑friendly environment with clear expectations to keep the neighborhood peaceful. Guests must be 25 or older and staying for the entire reservation. Only registered guests are allowed on the property unless approved in advance. Quiet hours help keep the area enjoyable for everyone, and we ask all guests to respect nearby homes and avoid disruptive behavior. Pets are welcome with prior approval and must stay off all furniture. The side yard is fenced on all sides with a latching gate, so you can let the dogs out the door and they can`t get away from you. No smoking or vaping is allowed inside the home. Please supervise children on decks, stairs, and in all outdoor areas.

No grills are allowed on any deck; all grilling must be done on the ground level in the designated area. Ceiling fans are only in the living room and master bedroom for safety reasons. If anything breaks, stops working, or seems unsafe, please let us know right away so we can address it quickly. Before checkout, remove all trash to the outdoor cans, start a load of towels, and run the dishwasher if any dishes were used. No other cleaning is required. We do not provide cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, or dishwashing pods. Please let us know if any lights are not working.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)
Adult pets are allowed with prior approval and a
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
T’S A GREAT DAY TO BE AT THE BEACH!!!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4756281vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Bolivar Peninsula, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stingaree Marina - 20 min drive - 16.9 km
  • nauti beaver hut - 28 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 42 min drive - 40.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fish Fantasy–Great Sunrise Sunset Views–Quiet Dead‑End Street-Pet‑Friendly Fenced Yard–Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Fish Fantasy–Great Sunrise Sunset Views–Quiet Dead‑End Street-Pet‑Friendly Fenced Yard–Walk to Beach?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fish Fantasy–Great Sunrise Sunset Views–Quiet Dead‑End Street-Pet‑Friendly Fenced Yard–Walk to Beach on 3 Nov 2026 start from £174, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fish Fantasy–Great Sunrise Sunset Views–Quiet Dead‑End Street-Pet‑Friendly Fenced Yard–Walk to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fish Fantasy–Great Sunrise Sunset Views–Quiet Dead‑End Street-Pet‑Friendly Fenced Yard–Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fish Fantasy–Great Sunrise Sunset Views–Quiet Dead‑End Street-Pet‑Friendly Fenced Yard–Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fish Fantasy–Great Sunrise Sunset Views–Quiet Dead‑End Street-Pet‑Friendly Fenced Yard–Walk to Beach located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Michael, Jean, Amy, or Alex

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We’re a small, three‑generation family of homebuilders who have lived and worked along the Texas Gulf Coast for decades. Building homes has been part of our family since 1974, and today it’s still just us — Mike and Jean, our kids Steve and Amy, and even our grandson Alex learning the ropes. We don’t run a large management company or handle dozens of rentals. We simply care for the homes we built ourselves, and we take pride in keeping them clean, comfortable, and welcoming for every guest.

Fish Fantasea is a home our family enjoys just as much as our guests do. The open surroundings, wildlife, and world‑class bird‑watching on the Bolivar Peninsula are part of what makes this place special to us. We love the sunrise from the front deck, the sunset from the rear deck, and the peaceful views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean. When something needs improving, we fix it. When we find a way to make a stay easier or more enjoyable, we add it. Every update comes from real time spent here as a family.

We’re grateful for every guest who chooses to stay with us. Our hope is simple: that you feel welcome, relaxed, and at home — and that you leave with the same appreciation for this quiet coastal community that our family has carried for generations.

Why they chose this property

We chose this neighborhood because it captures the quiet, open coastal atmosphere our family has always loved. This part of the Bolivar Peninsula has wide, natural surroundings with plenty of space between homes, making it easy to relax and enjoy the views. The area is known worldwide for bird watching, and the open land around Fish Fantasea gives guests a front‑row seat to wildlife, coastal birds, and the natural beauty of the peninsula.

The location offers something special you do not find everywhere. Guests enjoy sunrise views from the front deck, sunset views from the rear deck, and beautiful views of both the Intracoastal Waterway with passing barges and the ocean from both decks. It is peaceful, breezy, and never feels crowded, even on busy weekends.

We also appreciate the balance this spot provides. You are close to the beach, restaurants, and shops in Crystal Beach, but the neighborhood itself stays calm and laid‑back. It is the kind of place where you can slow down, watch the wildlife, enjoy the water views, and experience the coast the way it used to be.

That is why we chose this neighborhood for Fish Fantasea. It reflects the quiet, scenic, easygoing coastal lifestyle our family enjoys, and it is a place we are proud to share with guests who appreciate the same things.

What makes this property unique

Fish Fantasea stands out for its rare combination of sunrise, sunset, ocean, and Intracoastal Waterway views — all from a single home. Guests can watch the sun rise over the water from the front deck, unwind with sunset colors from the rear deck, and enjoy both ocean views and barge traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway throughout the day. Very few homes on the Bolivar Peninsula offer this full spectrum of water views, and it is the feature guests talk about the most.

The home sits in one of the most open, natural areas of the Bolivar Peninsula, giving guests a level of privacy, wildlife viewing, and wide‑open scenery that is hard to find elsewhere. Bolivar is known as one of the top bird‑watching destinations in the world, and the open land surrounding Fish Fantasea provides a front‑row seat to coastal birds, wildlife, and the peaceful coastal environment our family has always loved.

The neighborhood stays calm even during busy weekends, making it easy to relax, enjoy the breeze, and take in the views. The quiet surroundings, the open space between homes, and the constant connection to the water create a coastal experience that feels both private and close to nature. Combined with simple check‑in, easy parking, and a comfortable layout, Fish Fantasea offers a peaceful, scenic retreat that feels like a true escape.

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