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Gone Fishin’ | Bright Beachfront Retreat on the Gulf – Sleeps 8
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms127 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Gym
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Gilchrist, TX
- Gilchrist BeachPlace, Gilchrist Beach1 min walk
- Crystal BeachPlace, Crystal Beach3 min walk
- High Island BeachPlace, High Island Beach5 min drive
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About the area
Port Bolivar
When you a stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. .This beach vacation home is 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 27 mi (43.4 km) from Port of Galveston.
What's nearby
- Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- High Island Beach - 5 min drive - 7.4 km
- Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 11 min drive - 15.5 km
- Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 62 min drive - 53.5 km
Restaurants
- Jayla’s Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
- Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - 2 min drive
- Gulfway Grill - 10 min drive
- Curtis jam session - 17 min walk
- Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - 2 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.
Gone Fishin’ | Bright Beachfront Retreat on the Gulf – Sleeps 8
Welcome to Gone Fishin’, your bright and breezy beachfront retreat in Gilchrist, Texas. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sleeps 8 and offers direct private beach access, stunning ocean views, and all the comforts of home.
Enjoy a spacious open-concept layout with a fully stocked kitchen, leather recliners, smart TVs in every room, and a large ocean-view deck perfect for morning coffee or grilling dinner. Bedrooms include two kings and a family-friendly room with a queen + twin-over-twin trundle. A pack and play with mattress and sheet is provided.
Spend your days relaxing by the sea, rinsing off in the hot/cold outdoor shower, or unwinding on the shaded patio below with a picnic table and loungers. Beach towels, boogie boards, and gear are ready for your use.
Smart lock access, high-speed WiFi, and a discreet outdoor security camera offer comfort and peace of mind. Whether you’re planning a family vacation or a quiet coastal escape, Gone Fishin’ is your perfect Gulf-front getaway.
Note: This home was previously operated as a vacation rental under the name SunDaze with Bolivar Vacations. We are the new owners and are excited to relaunch it with thoughtful updates and the same incredible beachfront setting. While this listing is new, the home has a strong history of welcoming happy guests—and we can’t wait to host you next!
📌 House Rules
• No smoking
• No pets
• No parties or events
• Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM
• Please rinse off sand in the outdoor shower before entering
• A security camera is discreetly installed under the home, facing the parking and entry area, for guest safety
Enjoy a spacious open-concept layout with a fully stocked kitchen, leather recliners, smart TVs in every room, and a large ocean-view deck perfect for morning coffee or grilling dinner. Bedrooms include two kings and a family-friendly room with a queen + twin-over-twin trundle. A pack and play with mattress and sheet is provided.
Spend your days relaxing by the sea, rinsing off in the hot/cold outdoor shower, or unwinding on the shaded patio below with a picnic table and loungers. Beach towels, boogie boards, and gear are ready for your use.
Smart lock access, high-speed WiFi, and a discreet outdoor security camera offer comfort and peace of mind. Whether you’re planning a family vacation or a quiet coastal escape, Gone Fishin’ is your perfect Gulf-front getaway.
Note: This home was previously operated as a vacation rental under the name SunDaze with Bolivar Vacations. We are the new owners and are excited to relaunch it with thoughtful updates and the same incredible beachfront setting. While this listing is new, the home has a strong history of welcoming happy guests—and we can’t wait to host you next!
📌 House Rules
• No smoking
• No pets
• No parties or events
• Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM
• Please rinse off sand in the outdoor shower before entering
• A security camera is discreetly installed under the home, facing the parking and entry area, for guest safety
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- On the beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Handrails in stairways
- No lift
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near the ocean
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Gym
- Water park
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,363 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Leave used beds unmade
Place all used towels in the shower or bathtub
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators