Caplen Blue

 

04/29/08

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Caplen Blue
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If you're looking for a larger, but affordable beach cabin with a fantastic view of the Gulf that sleeps 8-14, this is it!  With more than 1500 sq feet of living space, plus the very quiet, and secluded Caplen Shores subdivision, this cabin is one of the best rental bargains on the Bolivar Peninsula.   

 *Secluded beach* *2nd row with Beachfront View* *Semi-Private Dune Walkover*

This is a non smoking cabin

Single Family w/ 3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Sleeps 8-14
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                                             Actual photo of the Gulf from your deck                             Front side of cabin looking north

CALL 281-772-1650 TO RESERVE.

VISA / MasterCard / Discover and "Check by Phone" are accepted

         

                         Master bedroom at 541 Caplen Shores Circle                                      Living Room at 541 Caplen Shores Circle

Vacation Rental Description

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths - Beds for up to 10, + 4 on living room futons = 14 
1 Queen, 2 Full Size, 2 full size futons, 4 twin size bunk beds for the kids downstairs
Central Air & Heat, Slab, Carpet, BBQ, Washer/Dryer, Lawn Chairs, Microwave, Cable TV.  

Vacation Rental Amenities

2nd row, Excellent beach access to secluded beach.  Caplen Shores has the best beach for families on the Bolivar Peninsula.  Vehicle 
traffic is rare due to the lack of nearby beach road access.  Free Wi-Fi, close beach access.  

Activities and Attractions

Semi-private beach, Rollover Fishing Pass (2 miles), Houston Audubon Society Preservation (15 miles)

Vacation Rental Rates

December 1, 2008 - February 29, 2009:  $695 Week $395 W/end  
(Christmas and New Years week, $895.00)
Short Week  $395.00 (Monday - Friday or Sunday - Thursday) 
 
   October 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008 and March 1st, 2009 to April 30, 2009 and : $895 Week $595 W/end 
Short Week  $595.00 (Monday - Friday or Sunday - Thursday) 
   May 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008: $1095 Week $795 W/end
Short Week  $795.00 (Monday - Friday or Sunday - Thursday) 
Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day weeks $1,495.00.  Holiday Weekend only $995.00

For only $100.00 more, you can get an Extended Weekend (add Thursday or Sunday night)
Thanksgiving, Christmas New Years, and Spring Break (March 7 - 31st, 2009) requires weekly rental 
10% returning guest discount
10% discount with rental of 542 Caplen Shores Circle

Visa, MC, Discover and Check by phone only.  No cash accepted. Prices subject to change until booked.
50% deposit required to hold reservation of $500.00 or more. Payment in full if less than $500.00.  
We will rent to under 25 with $1,500.00 Cashier's Check deposit, plus completed special lease agreement.  
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                                                         Kitchen and breakfast bar                                                                       Master bedroom


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                                                                2nd bedroom                                                                                      Living room


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                                                    Concrete slab below the house                                                                 Living Room

Living room and DLP big screen TV

Living room and big screen DLP TV

Kitchen at 541 Caplen Shores Circle

Hit Counter

More beach pictures, and maybe some extras

        

                                               541 Caplen Shores Circle Utility Room                                  541 Caplen Shores Circle concrete slab downstairs

                                                                                                                              

           

 Downstairs refrigerator, pantry & stove at 541 Caplen Shores Circle          541 Caplen Shores Circle looking northeast with open lot in rear

Downstairs twin size bunkbeds (4)

Downstairs shower

 

541 Caplen Shores Circle in top center of photo.  The designated walkway to beach is the thin path near the center to the bottom in yellow.

Note: There is an empty lot in front of 541 Caplen Shores Circle, giving you a direct view of the beach, plus, there is nothing to the west, giving you a fantastic view towards Galveston.   The vacant grass lot to the east of 541 Caplen Shores Circle, also owned by us, is great for lawn games.

Your semi-private beach access dune walkover to the beach.

How close are you to the beach?  This is your private dune walkover to the beach with 541 Caplen Shores Circle in background.   

FOR RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT:

Once you've decided on the dates you prefer and they are available on the scheduling calendar above, call 281-772-1650 with your MasterCard, VISA or Discover card to pay for your deposit and/or rental.  Your card will be charged at the time of rental reservation for the entire amount of the reservation.   

Security and Cleaning Deposit is $250.00 anytime.  Security and Cleaning deposit is normally an "authorization only" on your credit card.  Upon credit card authorization for the deposit, you will be given the code to the lock box downstairs which contains door keys.  Full rental fees will be refunded if reservation is cancelled more than 60 days from check in date.  75% will of be refunded if cancelled within 30 to 60 days of check in date. 50% will be refunded if cancelled between 15 and 30 days of check in date.  There are no refunds (except separate security and cleaning deposit if paid) if reservation is cancelled within 15 days.   If an evacuation order is issued for a hurricane, you will be allowed to rebook an alternate date.  All rentals must be paid in full within 60 days of check in date.  We rent to under 25 with a $1,500.00 cash deposit. 

Weekly and Weekend Check in 3 PM.  Weekly and Weekend Check out 12 noon.  

Weekly rentals are from Monday until Sunday or Friday through Thursday.  Weekends are from Friday until Sunday.  Extra days, which we call "extended weekends"  (Thursday check in or Sunday night stay over, etc.,) subject to availability and at very small extra cost.  (It basically recovers our extra cost for the housekeeper to come in late). 

Emergencies:

For maintenance or housekeeping emergencies, if unable to contact Dan:   Jeanne Reedy, Crystal Beach Manager, at 409-682-1604 or 409-286-5967.  Alternate contacts:  Ron at 281-236-0660, or Dan at 281-772-1650.  Please take these numbers with you to the beach!

 

Please remember the following house rules: 

1.  No smoking inside.  If you smoke outside, don't throw your butts on the ground.   Smoking inside will result in loss of deposit.  

2.  Anything put in the toilet other than toilet tissue will result in an overflow and you'll be responsible for cleaning it up and 
paying for all damages.  Occupancy AND/OR USE by more than 14 persons WILL cause septic tank problems.  Your deposit WILL be 
forfeited.   

3.  We supply the linens, pillow and towels.  There is a queen size bed in the #1 bedroom, two full size beds in bedroom #2, There 
are two twin size bunkbeds downstairs.  There are also two full size futons in the living room that can be used as sleepers.    
Although it hasn't happened yet, if there's a chance your little ones might wet the bed, please take appropriate precautions.  
Damages will be deducted from deposit.  We provide linens and towels as a courtesy.  Most rental cabins do not provide them at all. 
Please wash and dry your linens and towels before departure, and leave them out.  We will replace towels and make beds.    

4.  We always try to supply many items for our guests, you might want to consider bringing toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates 
if necessary, extra ice, dishwashing liquid.  (No dishwasher).  Bath and hand soap.   Your surf chairs and beach coolers. 

5.  Garbage days are Tuesday and Friday, except on holidays.  All trash must be bagged and taken to the street side receptacle for 
pick up.  Trash left in the house will result in a deduction from the deposit.     

6.  No cooking, fires, etc on the deck.  No bonfires or fires in the yard.  No fireworks anywhere on the property.   Bonfires and 
fireworks are allowed on the beach.  We have a nice grill that can be used downstairs.  Failure to clean will result in charges.   

7.  Music must be kept low.  There are neighbors.   No boom boxes outside.  Please take them to the beach.  This is a quite 
subdivision.  Sheriff disturbance calls will result in loss of deposit. 

8.  Use sand pans with water in them at the bottom of the stairs to get the last of the sand off feet before going upstairs.  Clogged 
drains caused by sand will result in loss of deposit.   

9.  Watch for Man-o-wars and jellyfish.  There are stickers in the yard at certain times of the year.  Watch the tide flags.  (Red, 
Yellow, Blue, etc.).  When the waves are up, there will be a deadly undertow and the possibility of being swept out to sea on a 
surfboard or float.  Recovery may not be possible. 

10.  The property must be cleaned before departure.  If not, it will be cleaned at $25.00 per hour with a 4 hour minimum.  All damage 
will be deducted from deposit and any additional damages collected in small claims court.  We will provide a full clean for $100.00; 
however, it must be requested, arranged and paid at time of reservation. 

11. No fish cleaning on property.  Please clean your fish at the marina, boat launch or beach. 

12.  If it has rained much in the previous days, please bring mosquito spray or lotion.     

13.  Small pets are allowed with $25.00 per stay, per pet, non-refundable cleaning fee.   You will be billed for all pet damages.  
Please call us immediately if you find any evidence of past damage we may have missed.
14.  The vehicle limit is 6 for the property.  This is a private subdivision. All associated vehicles must be parked on leased property.  
15.  Please take all unused food items from the refrigerator when you leave. 
 
 

								

 

Beach photos and other stuff.  Mouse over for description

Sharky with Captain Jack Sparrow. Is Sharky that big or is Captain Jack that small?

The Bolivar Light House

Large redfish caught from the surf at Crystal Beach (Fisherman unknown)

You can launch your Hobie Cat from the surf, depending on the waves.

The ferry ride to the peninsula

Yes, you can build a bonfire on the beach!

Dan about to go spearfishing on the rig in front of Crystal Beach


FROM HOUSTON

Take I 45 south to Galveston. IH 45 becomes Broadway.  Continue straight down Broadway until you reach the beach. Turn left and continue along Seawall to Ferry Road, (two stop lights). Left again on Ferry Road to the landing. It takes the free Ferry 13 minutes to travel across Galveston Bay to Bolivar Peninsula.

When you get off the Ferry you are on Highway 87 at the community of Port Bolivar.  Crystal Beach is 10 miles northeast on Highway 87. Caplen Shores Sub-Division is 16.8 miles.  Turn right into Caplen Shores, then another right before the beach, and you'll see 541 Caplen Shores Circle, 2nd house on the right.  The phone number at the house is 409-286-5080



FROM BEAUMONT

Take I 10 west to Winnie, then south on Highway 124 until you come to the beach road, Highway 87. Turn right, go about 7 miles to the bridge at Rollover Fishing Pass in the community of Gilchrist. After the bridge, check your odometer.  It is 3.3 miles to Caplen Shores sub-division. Turn left into Caplen Shores
, then right turn before the beach, and you'll see 541 Caplen Shores Circle, 2nd house on the right.  The phone number at the house is 409-286-5080.

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