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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9101 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Gilchrist, Texas

Bolivar Peninsula1 min walk
Gilchrist Beach1 min walk
High Island Beach6 min drive
Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)66 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very nice and clean and as described!

Garry B.

Jun 28, 2022

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom 1

Full Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

SharkyFin's II - Beachfront home in quiet area!

** SPECIAL-Provided with each rental, 2 FREE PASSES to the heated swim up bar/pool at Margaritaville on the peninsula. Valid through 12/31/24. Not valid during holidays. **
SharkyFin’s II is a comfy 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sleeps 9 guests. This home is located on the Bolivar Peninsula, in the quiet area of Gilchrist. Along with the "million dollar view" of the Gulf of Mexico, there is fantastic fishing right from the water's edge directly in front of the house, commonly bringing in Redfish, Speckle Trout and Flounder, as well the providing the excitement and common salt water fishing experience of not knowing what is on the end of the line, until it is reeled in. This beachfront home is sure to be a favorite with its open concept living, dining and kitchen area great for entertaining or just relaxing with the family. This home has all the comforts of home including granite counter tops, large breakfast bar, and comfortable furnishings. The kids are sure to love the bunk room with trundle. You can enjoy sitting and relaxing on the deck with your favorite beverage, while enjoying the amazing beach view. Plan to witness, and perhaps photograph the spectacular sunrises and sunsets each day. There is always something different to see... And best yet..., when you are ready for some on the beach time, the sand and surf are just a few steps away...This is a great home for spending time together and disconnecting from the world. There is no internet, so bring a hot spot if internet is a must have.
**Even when provided, internet access/satellite TV/cell service can be UNRELIABLE on the BOLIVAR PENINSULA. We are a rural community and weather sensitive. We apologize, but Bolivar Escapes CANNOT GUARANTEE that these amenities WILL BE WORKING during your stay, and CANNOT OFFER REFUNDS for disruption of these services.**

We provide linens and bath towels in every house and standard beds are made for your arrival. Paper products and cleaning supplies are not included.

There is a starter pack consisting of the items below, please bring anything else you will need:
1 roll of paper towels
3 white kitchen trash bags
2 dishwasher tab (if applicable)
2 laundry tab (if applicable)
1 sponge
1 small dish soap
2 roll toilet paper per toilet
Small bar hand soap
Beauty bar per bath
Trial shampoo/conditioner per full bath

Don't forget the beach towels, bug spray and sunscreen! Enjoy parasailing, sunset cruises, putt-putt, swim up bars, etc., on our beautiful peninsula!
This home might have an outdoor camera(s) to monitor the exterior of the home. Any attempt at disabling, redirecting or obscuring the camera(s) is prohibited and may result in the guest being evicted without refund of outstanding nights’ rents.
If a home has a lift or elevator, it is not for renter use unless otherwise stated in comments or with permission from Bolivar Escapes.
Please note, the mapping may be off on some properties. Please double check with us for the location. All of our homes are located at Crystal Beach/Port Bolivar/Gilchrist. Not Galveston.

Property manager

RE/MAX on the Water - Bolivar

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Bolivar Peninsula and Gilchrist Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Stingaree Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Gilchrist, Texas

What's nearby

Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk
Crystal Beach Beaches - 2 min walk
High Island Beach - 6 min drive
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fantasea BBQ & Grill - ‬16 min walk
‪Pop's Beach Boil - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SharkyFin's II - Beachfront home in quiet area! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SharkyFin's II - Beachfront home in quiet area!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SharkyFin's II - Beachfront home in quiet area!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SharkyFin's II - Beachfront home in quiet area! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Bolivar holiday home is steps away from Bolivar Peninsula, Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach Beaches. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Garry B.

28 June 2022

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

Nice

Very nice and clean and as described!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Emily F.

5 June 2022

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

Would Stay Again with more preparations for our family

We stayed at this beach house with two families, total of 9 people. The house was clean, very well stocked kitchen and the storage space was so nice! We all appreciated never running out of hot water after everyone coming in for the day and taking back to back showers. The location to the beach was perfect! Those who wanted to stay on the porch could watch everyone else who wanted to play on the beach. The deck also has so much seating it was perfect to have options to sit in the shade or in a lounge chair in the sun. When we arrived we were a little worried about the neighbors beside the house we rented. The men who sit in a covered tent outside the trailer house kept trying to talk to our kids. However, when the gentlemen finally talked to one of the adults in our family, he was just trying to warn us about the rip tides. Please don’t be deceived by the neighbors when you arrive, they were quiet and friendly. One thing we wish we would have been prepared for is this is a public beach. We were not prepared for the cars driving on the beach. The rental agent did tell me cars were allowed to drive on the beach with permits, but we did not really know how that would be as we had never stayed at a beach house with public access. Most of the cars observed the speed limit but several did not which was annoying when we had kids playing on the beach. With this being a public beach we also had one day where a group of people a little bit down the beach from us were drunk, cursing, and playing their music loud. Luckily our kids were having so much fun in the water, they did not notice anything until it was time to go in. These things are not deal breakers for us and it is not something the rental agents has control over, it is just something to be aware of when staying here. Next time, we will talk to our kids about watching for cars and ATVs. I would highly suggest the owners consider more seating in the living room as they only have a couch that seats 3 people so when you have a group of 9 the other people have to sit at the kitchen table or bar stools. Again, this is not a deal breaker for us since the living area, kitchen and dinning room are all open concept but more comfortable seating would have been nice in the evening when we all wanted to play games or visit. I would highly recommend staying at this house. If we return to Crystal Beach next year, we will definitely consider staying here again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

REX C.

17 Mar 2022

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

Great view, quite location.

Pros: Great location, Inside of house was clean, new flooring, rugs looked new and fresh, new washer and dryer, beds were clean and comfortable, kitchen and cabinets, tables and chairs all looked new and spotless. Bathrooms were clean and plenty of towels for the three of us. Overall nice place to stay. Heat worked perfectly, did not need A/C, but outside unit looked brand new and no funny noises with heat. Cons: No WiFi, TV worked, most of the time. Could not get the stereo to come on for some soft music. Has a fireplace but no gas or logs. Dishwasher works but not fastened in and loose. Outside: Needs a little attention. Siding on the North side was a little green. Doormats need replaced, but at least they are there. a few loose boards, but not a deal breaker. NO parking under the home? Would appreciate the shade and protection for a new vehicle. (Rain and heavy storm one night) Tables and chairs are comfortable and maintained, but some are old and showing signs of age. Two brothers on the East side look ruff with dogs and cats, but very friendly and felt comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022