Living room and fireplace

 "What a beautiful place to renew one's spirit and love."
Guest Book - L. and S.

Stairwell to loft and bunkroom

Living room and dining area

Master bedroom

Kitchen and breakfast bar

“More Than A Destination”

  My arm didn’t have to be twisted when asked to write a review about 542 Caplen Shores Circle.  Having stayed at this ocean front address before, I welcome any excuse to return.  The only problem was describing how a locale can create such a warm and welcoming ambiance.   In the next few paragraphs I hope my descriptions will help you view this treasure as I do.

            A thirty-year nautical collection is tastefully displayed throughout the house.  It is truly unique.  Oil paintings and prints of the seaside and ships grace the walls.  Every nook is an adventure.  There are glass treasures filled with sand dollars, shark’s teeth, seabeans and other finds from previous walks along the shore.  You'll find early 19^th Century authentic copper and brass diving helmets plus museum quality wooden model ships, including The USS Constitution, The HMS Victory, The San Felipe and The Soleil Royal, each incredibly detailed and taking hundreds of man hours to build.  And, of course, many ship’s clocks.   

            The relaxed, informal mood is further enhanced by a fully functional, antique Rowe juke box standing ready with over a hundred 45’s ready to delight any musical taste, from the 50s to today's hits.

            Picture perfect sunrises and sunsets are yours from this entertainment oriented home.

            Its informal floor plan boasts nearly 3,000 square feet including four private bedrooms with their own full baths.  Up the winding staircase, the additional sleeping quarters feature a large open concept room with 4 full size beds, plus a separate bunk room with ten built-in bunks.  The house comfortably sleeps twenty-eight, and that’s not on couches.

            The five-ton air conditioner keeps the temperature on the Mexican tile floors cool to the toes.  Find yourself curled up in front of the wood-burning fireplace with your favorite book.  And, at bedtime close the electric shutters, blocking out all sights and sounds.  Or, beach lovers can leave them open and let the waves softly sing them to sleep.  542 Caplen Shores also features the only "Mosquito Boss" fully automated Chrysanthemum based mosquito misting system installed in a guest property on the Bolivar Peninsula.  

            There are televisions in each room with a large screen high definition plasma TV in the living room complete with HD satellite receiver, DVR, DVD and VCR, plus a fully THX certified Onkyo Audio Receiver and 6 Definitive Surround Sound Speakers for a true home theatre experience. There is a "magic" Harmony 1000 Remote Control to manage all the audio/video toys.  The master bedroom has a large screen plasma HDTV as well, plus there is a 37" LCD HDTV in each of the other downstairs guest rooms.  There is a separate zone audio feed for both the deck and the walkover landing.  However, with the 100 plus melodies floating from the old Rowe juke box no one seems to have an inclination for electronic intrusion.          

            In every bathroom there are open oak cabinets, purposefully without doors.  All Nautica towels, linens, even bathroom tissue and Kleenex are in full view.  There is never a strangeness or an uncomfortable search for anything.

            Now to the kitchen, one of the most welcoming rooms in the house.  It was obviously built for the gourmet.  Hanging utensils line the wall.  There is even a spoodle.  For those of us without culinary vocabularies, that’s a combination ladle and spoon.  Adequate pots, pans and casserole dishes is an understatement, any size or dimension.  All modern appliances including a trash compactor, and a 32" LCD TV to watch the Food Channel while you prepare your gourmet meal.  A nautical motif patterned china with service for thirty, shelved in the glass see-through cabinets.

            Off the kitchen is a large laundry room with full size washer and dryer complete with laundry detergent, and a half-bath if the other four should be occupied.

            In the garage there is a full size freezer, Coleman Event Grill, Brinkman barbecue grill and outside shower.  Including the garage there is covered parking for eight large vehicles. If you've got your own helicopter, (or charter one), this residence has it's own private helipad!

            Up on the wrap around 1,400 square foot deck, watch for porpoises from the deck chairs, as brown and white pelicans, blue herons, long-billed sandpipers and sea gulls fly by.  Even the decks attest to the thought that went into this home.  Some covered and others open for the sun lover. 

            Still need more sleeping capacity?  Caplen Blue, located directly across the road at 541 Caplen Shores Circle, sleeps 8-14, and is owned by 542 Caplen Shores as well.  You'll get a 10% discount on it, if you rent both.   This will give you a total sleeping capacity of up to 44. 

Oh, don’t forget your rod and reel!  Bring in red fish, speckled trout, flounder and an occasional Spanish Mackeral from the beach right in front of the house to give a new meaning to the words “fresh fish.”

            For a company meeting, family gathering or a romantic getaway, 542 Caplen Shores Circle is just perfect.  This Gulf of Mexico beauty can be yours for a week or a month, but beware or like me you’ll never want to leave.    

                                                                   M.J. Fogal

M.J. Fogal is an award winning freelance writer. Her autobiography, Mean Mary Jean, is available at Amazon.com under the author's maiden name, Mary Jean Fielder.  Ms. Fogal is a member of the Alabama Writer's Conclave and the National League of American Pen Women, Inc.  She has been published in numerous magazines, newspapers, and literary reviews.  She is married to Robert W. Fogal and lives in Houston, Texas

Dune walkover from beach

Kitchen area with breakfast bar

Spiral staircase to loft and bunk room

Mardi Gras Room

Baby crib

Living room

"I had a great time.  It is a beautiful beach house! Great Job!"
Guest Book - C.P.

Loft bedroom (4 full size beds)

Dining table

"To be is to do"                    - Plato 651A.D.
"To do is to be"                    - Socrates 985 A.D.
"To be at the beach is to do"      - .L.S. 2002
"To do at the beach is to be"      - S.S. 2002
"Scoo be doo be doo"               - Frank Sinatra 1956"

Guest Book - L.S. and S.S.

View from the deck looking east

Dine walkover to beach

Looking west from deck

Dune walkover from deck with landings

"Everyone of our guests were impressed.  Thank you for providing such a magnificent place.  Our week is closing and coming to an end too fast.  If I die, this is the heaven I want to come to."
Guest Book - P.D.

"My goal was to take over the world.  Now it's to own a beach house and then take over the world."
Guest Book - B.D.

"Had a great time.  The house and especially the view of the beach and ocean is beautiful."
Guest Book - D. and R.

The Basics:

• 4 bedrooms
• 4 1/2 baths
• Sleeps up to 28 people
• baby crib
• 4 double beds downstairs
• 4 double beds in upper "open concept" bedroom with loft overlooking living room
• 1 King bed in master bedroom
• 10 bed bunkroom sleeps 10 adults or children
• 2 big screen plasma HDTVs
• 1 big screen 32" LCD HDTVs in kitchen
• 2 big screen 37" LCD HDTVs in guest rooms
• Temporary event setup on the deck for 2 37" LCD HDTVs for special events (setup charge $150.00)
• 1 big screen 47" LCD HDTV in loft bedroom (X-Box, PS, Wii ready)
• 1 Dish Network Digital Video Recorder
• THX Certified Onkyo Audio Video Receiver
• Audio feeds to two separate deck areas
• Harmony 1000 Remote Control
• 2 20" TVs
• Free wireless broadband internet
• DVD player
• VCR player
• Jukebox (freeplay)
• Mosquito Boss (fully automatic) misting system to prevent bugs - (The only rental property installation on Bolivar)
• full size washer and dryer
• telephone in each bedroom
• Brinkman BBQ pit downstairs
• complete gourmet kitchen  
• dishwasher
• trash compactor
• full size stove
• full size microwave
• toaster
• two coffee pots
• blender
• ceiling fans in all rooms
• central AC and heat
• wood burning fireplace
• covered parking for up to 6 SUVs
• RV or boat parking with electrical connections
• huge Coleman Event Grill 
• fully enclosed "beach shower" on the ground level with hot and cold water.
• private helipad (Prior Permission Required)
• two 50 gallon water heaters.
• 3 refrigerators  

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD WALK, SUN, PARTY & FISH ON  CAPLEN SHORES BEACH.
 

 

GPS Coordinates (per Google Earth)

93° 32' 56" W

29° 29' 17"  N

Note:  The USGS has Caplen Shores Circle improperly placed when using various mapping programs such as Google Maps, MSN Live, Etc.  The Hybrid road and aerial selections shows Steinhagen Rd where Caplen Shores Circle is actually located.  The maps may also place 542 Caplen Shores Circle about 300 yards west of where it is actually located. 

 

• silverware
• tableware
• pots and pans
• linens
• towels
• pillows
• blankets
• paper towels
• tissue
• toilet paper
• trash bags
• cleaning supplies
• deck chairs
• propane for grill
• charcoal
• electric mixer
• electric knife
• lime slicer
• deep fryer
• ice cream freezer
• Trash pickup days are Monday morning and Thursday morning
• We furnish just about anything else you can think of.

Rates:

(Don't forget your 15% returning guest discount)

June, July, August
$3950.00 Week (Noon Fri. - Noon Thurs.) Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day Weeks, $4950.00

March, April, May, September, October
$2950.00 Week (Noon Fri. - Noon Thurs.)

November, December, January, February
$2450.00 Week (Noon Fri. - Noon Thurs.)

Weekend Rental, (Friday, noon - Monday, noon) November-February during non holiday/special event weekends: $1550.00 (Noon Friday - Noon Monday).  Weekend rental, September, October, March April and May during non-holiday/special event  weekends:  $2,450.00.  We rent by the month or week only during the summer.

Short Week, (Monday 6PM - Friday 9AM).  September & May, $1,450.00.  October & April, $1,250.00.  November - March, $950.00. (Non-holidays) 

Prom and graduation group weekend rental: $3,450.00. One parent per 7 attendees required.  (4 parents for 28 students)

Monthly Rates - Call or email danjacobs747@aol.com

20% deposit required at time of reservation.  Balance due before check-in.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Check By Phone
      

For information and availability call Dan Jacobs, owner, at 281-772-1650.

For guests issues, if unable to contact Dan:

Jeanne, Beach Properties Manager. 409-682-1604

Ron, 281-236-0660 (Houston backup contact)

E-mail for information -  danjacobs747@aol.com

*DISH Network HDTV in living room and master bedroom, and Digital Video Recorder (DVR) in living room, plus all available DISH Network channels (including movies) in each bedroom.   

*DISH Network "Platinum" package, consisting of 25 HD channels.  It includes all available movie channels in Hi Definition plus all other available movie channels. In all, there are more than 205 channels.

High Definition channels include:

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