Title: Gone Fishin’ | Bright Beachfront Retreat on the Gulf – Sleeps 8 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gone Fishin’ | Bright Beachfront Retreat on the Gulf – Sleeps 8 Beachfront comfort, a fitness centre ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736200/117736137/b9c04a00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736200/117736137/1e1db234.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736200/117736137/ef58da38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736200/117736137/5615afa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117740000/117736200/117736137/d5430355.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a water park, a garden and laundry facilities at Gone Fishin’ | Bright Beachfront Retreat on the Gulf – Sleeps 8. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1363 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74660000/74659200/74659131/8d5c6106.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SharkyFin's II - a comfy, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home that sleeps 9.. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Port Bolivar, this holiday home is on 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Bolivar.dx6141815) [View more Holiday homes in Port Bolivar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Bolivar-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6141815-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.51867,-94.477715&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wfesDtts_Q%3FQ%3FQ%3FO%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%40O%40Q%40SBO%40QBQBQBOBQBQDOBODSDOBODQDMFQDOFODOFOFOFOFMFOFOHMFMHMHOHMHKHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJMJIJKLIJKJILIJILILGJILGLILGLGLGLGLENGLELENELENELCNELCNCNCLCNANCNALANANCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBLBNDNDLBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJFLHLHJHJHLJJHJJJHJLJJJJHJJJHLJJHLHLHLJJFLHNHLFLHLFNFNFLFNFNFNFNDNFNDPDLDPDNDNBRDNBNBPBPBNBPBP%40PBN%40R%40P%40N%40P%40P%40R%3FP%3FN%40P%3FP%3FRAP%3FN%3FPAPARAPANAPAPCPAPCNCRCNCPCNCPENCPEPENEPELEPGNENGNGNGNGNGLGNGNIJGNILINGJKLILILILKJILKJIJKJKJKJKJKJKHMHKJKFMJMFKHMFMHMHMDMHMFMFMDMFODMDODMDMBODOBMDOBM%40ODO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAMEOAOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMIMEMIMIKGMIMGKKMGKKKIMIKKKKKKKKIKKKKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIKIOIMGOIKGOGOGMGOGOGOEOGOEOGQEMEQCOEQEQCOEQCOCQCOCSCOAQCQAQAQAOAQAS%3FQAQ%3FO%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NMnXML8k6go1NVlx2BEZ54vI0G4=) Gilchrist, TX ### What's nearby - Gilchrist Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Crystal Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - High Island Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles - Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 9.6 miles ### Restaurants - Jayla’s Bar & Grill - Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - Gulfway Grill - Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro - Pimpin On Crystal Beach!! ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gone Fishin’ | Bright Beachfront Retreat on the Gulf – Sleeps 8 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Gone Fishin’ | Bright Beachfront Retreat on the Gulf – Sleeps 8? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gone Fishin’ | Bright Beachfront Retreat on the Gulf – Sleeps 8? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Gone Fishin’ | Bright Beachfront Retreat on the Gulf – Sleeps 8 located? > Nestled on the beach, this Port Bolivar holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gone Fishin’ | Bright Beachfront Retreat on the Gulf – Sleeps 8 Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonya L. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay. Really enjoyed the location. ##### Tonya L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alberto c. 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gone Fishing Improvemt suggested, more coffe/tea/toilet paper.Dispose of expired groceries.Turn on yhe AC to 70-72 before guest arrives, the air in the living room/kitchen was a bit stuffy.Overall we really enjoyed the stay and will keep it in our list doe possible future visits. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d86a4d58-93d0-4485-9d10-5e5a7fb0b1d9-1751837027308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d4886ab8-4e61-4f11-8441-a47eed76791d-1751837026667.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alberto c. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Skip O. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Skip O. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aleta M. 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Aleta M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025