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Gorgeous, remodeled beach house just steps to the sand! EV charger!

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous, remodeled beach house just steps to the sand! EV charger!

Charge your soul, charge your car! "A Shore Thing" is a beautiful, newly remodeled and updated three-bedroom, two-bathroom second row beach home with ocean views. Located in the Swan Lake subdivision of Surfside Beach just steps to the sand. Amazing water views from a large covered front deck, just a short walk to the beach. Shaded parking under the house. Guests can enjoy the charcoal grill and enclosed shower downstairs for rinsing off when you return from the sandy beach. New upgraded whole-house water filtration plus additional reverse osmosis (RO) faucet in kitchen. ** Guests can charge their cars here with the sought-after NEMA 14-50 outlet. (Please bring your charging cables.) ** There are 2 security cameras on the exterior of the home to cover the deck and underneath the home. They do not record audio and are installed solely for protection of property,

Property manager

Matt

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1280 sq ft (119 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Surfside Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Follets Island Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Port of Freeport - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 22 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sharkies On The Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dorado's Dive Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sweet T's Diner - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous, remodeled beach house just steps to the sand! EV charger! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous, remodeled beach house just steps to the sand! EV charger!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous, remodeled beach house just steps to the sand! EV charger!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous, remodeled beach house just steps to the sand! EV charger! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Follets Island Beach is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Gorgeous, remodeled beach house just steps to the sand! EV charger! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Laurel B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Bad visit
Additional review pending response and resolution from property manager for stay complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daughter Birthday party
We enjoyed our stay for the weekend. The house was very clean, great location. The rooms were very big and beds were comfortable. The only thing is that their were tons of roofing nails that we had to pick up so no one got hurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!!
Our stay was wonderful. Great location and the owners thought of everything. We will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
It was a quick weekend get away for my family and I. The house was the perfect size for all 11 of us. It was fully stocked with everything we needed. The best part was location! When not on the beach, we sat on the deck watching the waves come in. Even though the house sits on the second row you still get a great view of the ocean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Freeport Getaway
The house was very pretty and clean. Our favorite part was the open plan living room and kitchen area where we got to hang out and play games. We also loved how close the beach was. Everything was perfect and we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacations
We had a good time it was how I imagine it would be
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

TaShona A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
I had a wonderful time I really enjoyed myself
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Trip
This was our second year staying here. We had another wonderful time. We highly recommend this property. Thanks again Matt!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Shore thing is a sure thing!
This was the perfect house for our family of 11! Matt, our host, was very courteous and always got back with answers to any questions I might have had. The house was lovely and set up perfectly for us. The only bad thing about the whole stay was that is didn’t last long enough! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute House, too hot
The house is cute and very nicely equipped. Location right next to beach is excellent. We left a day early because we couldn’t sleep well- the AC couldn’t keep the home cool enough for indoor comfort. Maybe bring extra fans if you can. The mosquitos on the walk from the property to the beach were very intense- clouds of them. Maybe because of recent storms. I would bring lots of repellant. We were unaware that the local water situation was not potable. This house has a reverse osmosis system at the kitchen sink, which is a very nice feature. but had we known about the water ahead of time we would have been able to bring our own bottled as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Shore Thing is a sure thing!
Vacation on Surfside Beach was awesome for my nieces and their families. I rented this lovely beach house for my nieces and their families. There was lots room for all 10 of them and probably could have had for a couple more people. The location was great, short walk to the beautiful beach and not far of you wanted to go into Galveston. The house was very clean and had a large open living room /kitchen area. Our Host Matt was very quick to response to questions and got back quickly. Definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

D'Nita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home
Only issue we had was the AC in one bedroom. The room wouldnt cool as well as the rest of the home. Being coffee ... everything else was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kailyn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
If you are looking for an affordable family get away right near the beach, this is the place for you! The house is very well kept, with beautiful interiors and a stunning view of the ocean. There was plenty of room for our family (8 adults, 4 children). We had an amazing time. The only thing that you should be aware of is that although it is listed as a 4 bedroom, it isn’t, it is a 3 bedroom. This resulted in my husband and our two boys having to unexpectedly share a room with my sister and her friend (which is really no problem for us, but I assume it could be a problem for other families).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

michael f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
House was clean and they did a good job with remodel. My complaint is that the owner has a NEST thermostat and continuously changes it to the middle 70s. Also the refrigerator and the microwave are both very small. Lastly, there are cameras on the patio and grilling area, which seems a little creepy since you are at the beach and most ppl are wearing bathing suits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pre Spring-Break break
What a great place to relax! The spaciousness of the cottage was a welcome sight. A large family area with lots of games and reading material. The porch has two picnic tables and lots of extra chairs. The kitchen is well stocked. We boiled snow crab and bbq’d hamburgers. Everything we needed was there. The beach is a short walk over the sand dunes. It is well kept and patrolled by local law enforcement. There was a large driftwood tree, just past the sand dunes, on the beach. It was the perfect place to set up our bonfire. If you forget anything, there is a convenience store up the road. They also sell fishing licenses and souvenirs. There are restaurants and a bar minutes away. Golf carts are allowed on the beach and there is a rental place nearby. Surf Side is so different from Galveston, much more family friendly and less crowded. It was a great weekend. My family really enjoyed themselves. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good, not great
First of all, the location is great! However, when we arrived the temp of the house was at 82° - a little strange if you know guests are coming. Temp didn’t go down after a while, so we contacted management (quick replies - a plus!), they sent someone out and pipes ended up needing to be flushed out. By the morning, it was down to 73. That was great, except every day it got up to 82 again. I realize it’s hot, and a lot of A/Cs have a hard time keeping up, but the house isn’t that huge. Also- this isn’t our first time vacationing in Surfside over the summer, but this is our first house to get this hot. It should be noted that the bunk room is HOT. Like really, really hot. Back two bedrooms stay at a comfortable temp. We did not turn the temp below 70, and we kept doors and windows shut (like asked). Kitchen is pretty well stocked. Having a covered deck is nice at all times of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Great location. Underwhelming experience
This house was a mixed bag. Decorated well & comfy beds. Plenty of towels & sheets, but most extra bedding was just thrown into each closet on the floor unmarked & unorganized. Thoughtful touches like toys in the kids' room drawer, but no outlet safety plugs. An abundance of kitchen tools, but many rusted-- the can opener so much so it was unusable & we replaced it ourselves. The maintenance guy came by at the beginning of our stay to unclog a shower drain, but his moment of plunging was just a brief bandaid on the issue because that tub never drained properly our entire stay. Gross. The railing on the steps is screwed in only at the top, so the entire thing can swing away to the side the further down you go. Speaking of the steps, the third one from the top is entirely unsafe. It wobbled enough to warrant further investigation, upon which we found that the holes into which it's supposed to be screwed are stripped. I have pictures and videos documenting the railing issue, step issue, & tub drainage issue. When we checked in we were confused as to which lockbox & initially tried the wrong one. I texted the contact number, who'd texted me about the handyman coming not long before that, to communicate our lockbox issue & try to resolve it. There was no reply to that text, but thankfully we figured it out not long after & I followed up saying so a little while after that, to which there was no response either. So when the other issues were noticed, we figured we were on our own.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home, great location, hosting skills need some work
Our group of 8 (3 adults, 5 kids) stayed over Memorial Day and had a wonderful time. The house is beautifully furnished, comfortable, roomy, and steps from the beach. Unfortunately when we arrived the AC was turned off and the house was 90 degrees. It took 10 hours to cool to an appropriate summer temperature. I requested a partial refund for that very hot first night but as of this review that has not yet been addressed. Other things to note: - Though there's a filtration system, the water is not potable. It's dark yellow and salty and you'll need to supply all of your own drinking water. - There are only 2 bathrooms plus an outdoor shower; the listing said 3 bathrooms when we rented it. - The chef's knives in the kitchen all had 2 inches broken off at the tip or were rusted; they work, but they're not in good condition. - One of the beds wasn't made and one had sand in it so we had to change sheets the first night in the two top bunk beds. - We only had 5 towels for 8 people, though the property manager dropped off more the next day. Look for extras in the upper closet of the bunk room. - The access code is for the lockbox, not the front door keypad; that tip should save you a little time when you try to enter the property. - The property owner said we left stained bath towels; I'm not sure what they were stained with as we only used them inside for drying off after showers and didn't inspect them for stains before we used them, but be aware up front that if you leave dirty towels, they may penalize you for it. Overall it's a lovely place and a great location, but taken together, the snafus above tainted our enjoyment of the place. Easy issues to fix with a little bit of attention.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

alicia c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach House
This beach house was in a great location, great view, beautiful updates & perfect set-up, awesome open concept!! The extra long Island made the open concept kitchen/ living room perfect. There were 7 of us 15 - 45yr and this home could not have been more perfect. Our only complaint were the mosquitoes!!! They were terrible on the bottom level when there was no wind. Some citronella tiki torches were available. Still need to BRING YOUR OWN SPRAY!! They are also worse in the dunes, we could not walk to the beach. My boys tried & were attacked, left w/welts all over!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
We stayed here with another family and this house is really nice, spacious, and updated! The kid room was great to have to entertain our 5 kids!!! We really enjoyed staying here and will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Vacation House
Great experience all around. House was awesome, host was awesome, very close to the beach and pretty much all you need is furnished. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time at surfside
We had a wonderful time at this home, beautiful and comfortable inside and outside on the deck. Anytime we had any questions they were attended to very quickly. I love that you could see the beach from the deck and it was easy access. Would definitely come again 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Beach house / Great location
This beach house was everything we expected and more, it was steps away from the beach and and a big balcony to sit outside and watch the waves. My family of 7 had plenty of room and everyone had a good time. I dealt with Matt when setting up the rental and he was awesome, answered any questions quick and had great customer service. I will say the only con of staying at this particular beach house is that the owner of the house watches you through their security camera on the balcony. I would most definitely stay here again and just cover or unplug the balcony camera the next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome House very close to beach
This property was great. One short walk between the two houses on the first row and we were at the beach! House had plenty of dishes, pots and pans as well. There were lots of games we played when it got too dark for the little ones to be at the beach. Beds are comfortable, towels were great quality and the whole home set up was awesome. Plenty of space! Beach can be seen from chairs on porch. My kids range in age from 3 to 18 and everyone had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022