Fish Fantasy-Sleeps 4, Pet & Kid Friendly, Fenced Yard, Ocean & Bay Views, Swing

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A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a grassy area with houses in the distance.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.
A wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a green landscape with bushes and buildings in the distance.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden table and chairs, a view of a green field, and a building in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bolivar Peninsula, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, High Island Beach
    ‪8 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

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Gilchrist Beach and Crystal 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 hunting and hiking.
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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-Sleeps 4, Pet & Kid Friendly, Fenced Yard, Ocean & Bay Views, Swing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Fish Fantasy-Sleeps 4, Pet & Kid Friendly, Fenced Yard, Ocean & Bay Views, Swing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fish Fantasy-Sleeps 4, Pet & Kid Friendly, Fenced Yard, Ocean & Bay Views, Swing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fish Fantasy-Sleeps 4, Pet & Kid Friendly, Fenced Yard, Ocean & Bay Views, Swing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fish Fantasy-Sleeps 4, Pet & Kid Friendly, Fenced Yard, Ocean & Bay Views, Swing located?

This family-friendly Port Bolivar holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Gilchrist Beach, Crystal Beach and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 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. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Received great information about area from hosts. Property was clean and great for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice bang for the buck
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House nice and clean good location ,pet friendly,easy access to beach ,no complaints ,but could use new beds ,were not comfortable at all ,that is only thing about whole place
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute house on a very quiet street. Perfect for a couple! The location is perfect for a beach getaway or easy fishing. The house was stocked with whatever we needed, it was extremely clean and was a great last minute (literally) quick booking for a long weekend. The AC in the bedroom works great just a little noisy for us but the home stayed perfectly cool with just LR cooling. We would rent this facility again and appreciated all the information provided by the owner. Will likely rent again with family on one of their larger houses. Thanks for being so accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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