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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.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
Outdoor dining
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. 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.

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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
Events allowed with prior approval.
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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
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
Note from host: Events allowed with prior approval.
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
  • High Island Beach - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 42 min drive - 40.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gulfway Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - ‬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 10 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 9 Dec, 2026 start from S$306, 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).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good price, good location - would recommend to someone
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr. and Ms. Walz (the property owners) promptly and thoroughly communicated with me, alleviating my pre-visit jitters and fielding my questions about the area's fishing opportunities after "settling in" a little while at Fishing Fantasy. I've resided in the Galveston Bay region for over 70 years and have spent many happy days and nights in area beach houses.Fishing Fantasy will be my favorite beach house rental on the Upper Texas Coast in the future !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When we arrived the house had not been cleaned BUT.. the cleaning lady arrived shortly and was VERY nice and apologetic!The air conditioner in the bedroom was not cooling but within minutes the maintenance guy was there and a new air conditioner was installed the following morning.The air conditioner in the living room did the job until then. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had fun
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herbert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place , as listed. Recomendations for local places was great. Fishing was great did not do anything beach but it looked nice and not to busy.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for the two of us and our dog. Easily the cleanest rental we have had and not a single bug inside, which is hard to do at the beach. Very peaceful street with almost no traffic. Views from the front deck of the beach, bay, and intercostal. The lightning bugs put on quite a show at night and we even had a blue crab pass through the yard on his way to parts unknown!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My third stay, which sums up my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All items and house were clean and neat. Well taken care of space. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place, perfect spot. Beach and bay views, close to beach. Landlords were great to work with, place was very clean and ready. Perfect with dogs or kids with fenced in yard. Love it, would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy, best value around, will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My second stay was as good as the first. The surrounding houses are sparse and mostly distant, so the view feels spacious. The big deck gives decent view of the ocean and a great view of the sunrise on side, the ship channel and ships passing by on another side, and a small deck in back to watch the sunsets.No complaints. Will stay again.Bolivar is not the prettiest beach, Sunrises
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place (Fish Fantasy) is a perfect writer's retreat, especially in Winter. No sound but the ocean breeze, and a peaceful view with a large deck on the sunrise side, plus a small deck with two cocktail chairs on the sunset side.The worst problems: It's not on the beach, and mosquitos come out at night, as they do throughout this region. I had trouble with the key box (it's the one WITHOUT a visible combination) but the host answered my message within two minutes and straightened me out.It's basic construction, relatively new, sized for one couple, clean and with more amenities than I expected (plates, towels, kitchen gadgets, charcoal grill, etc.) No gotchas and no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The hiuse was clean. The actual fenced yard area was clean. Was trash all in ditches and in front of property. They have absolutely nothing in the house with exception of the couple towels and wash cloth. No dish towels, not even salt and pepper. Allow one roll of paper towels. No remotes and the one for the fan didnt work. Not close to amything either.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2025
We send a list of what we provide & what you you might want to bring. We do not provide condiments for sanitary reasons. We send you information on how to use your phone for a remote. We found it impossible to keep remotes with batteries in them because of theft.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

jeff f.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The air conditioners are so loud that you couldnt hardly hear anything else, however they did keep it cool in the house . We couldnt figure the tv out , there was no remote to turn it on, the instructions left were not very clear but somehow you had to use your phone as the remote. I discovered as i was cooking , that the bowls were all dirty in the cabinet , gross. Had a nice outside area upstairs but mosquitos were horrible. No vent above stove so when cooking the smoke alarm kept going off, the oven smokes horribly like someone spilled something before our stay and didnt clean it up. We left a day early needless to say
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stacey L

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
When I arrived at 4:30, the code I was given did not work. I called the local property manager several times and finally decided to go eat dinner while waiting for an email from the owner or a call from the PM. Got a call with another code. Went back to house after dinner and while trying the 2nd code, I was getting eaten by mosquitoes trying to get through to the PM. Finally, got a text with another code and got in. We were sitting in the car because of the mosquitoes. We bring everything inside, sit down and notice a german cockroach crawling from behind the blinds on a window. And then another, we get up to kill them, then another and another and another. I found some spray and started spraying them, all around the house, on the walls, floors and ceilings. And then I notice there are 10's of roaches coming in around the door. We didn't know what to do and kept killing them, at least 60 when we got through to VRBO. I sent photos but the videos would not load. There were hundreds of cockroaches in the house when we left and just as many outside the front door and the front window. We left stunned and in disbelief. The PM said the bugs were bad this year. The owner said they spray. I cannot tell you how awful of an experience this was. In our next two places, we kept thinking we were seeing cockroaches on the floor. Thankfully, we were not.
This is the initial pile that kept getting bigger as we killed roaches
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alayna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EXCELLENT place to stay! I would recommend this property to anyone needing a clean and comfortable place to stay. Perfect for a couple! The fenced in yard was the icing on the cake for bringing our dogs. Host communication was amazing and fast. The bed was quite comfortable as well. The balcony’s were perfect for watching 4th of July fireworks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was nice for a beach area with dogs. Minimally stocked. No shower gel or soap, or shampoo only hand soap. In the kitchen there was a coffee maker but no coffee; not even for one day. No can opener. The air conditioners were horrible. There were 2 units one in the living room and one in the bedroom. Both very noisy. The living room was freezing and the bedroom would not get cold. It is about 10-15 minute drive to the main town area and not very walkable. The road where the house is has construction. The yard was nice for the dogs as well as the decks. The host communicated quickly but with too much information.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My fifth stay here. That covers everything important.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darrell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was fine, clean and the neighborhood was quite. Small fenced yard with a place for a child to play. The bed was the most uncomfortable I have ever slept on! I know a person can always find something they want to complain about and that only real complaint of the property. The cleanliness of the house was great and that means a lot. It doesn't smell like anyone has ever smoked in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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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