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Seaside Front & Center Dolphin Watching!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
TV, streaming services, offices
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 686 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Seaside Front & Center Dolphin Watching!

Summary:
It's ALL about LOCATION at this cute coastal cottage with unobstructed views of the ocean! This comfortable and classy beach home boasts an open airy floor plan,  master bedroom with a King bed and windows galore!  The light and bright kitchen has granite counter tops and plenty of cabinet space to make meals in a relaxed open setting. This is beach living at it's finest!

The Space:
SLEEP/BATH ARRANGEMENT:
- 1st bedroom with king bed (sleeps 2)
- 2nd bedroom with queen bed and twin over twin bunks(sleeps up to 4)
- Shared full bath with shower near bedrooms
- Plus outdoor shower for sand and sea rinse-off

Other Features/Amenities Included: large decks/patio (some portions covered), charcoal grill, outdoor shower, ceiling fans throughout inside, dog-friendly, Internet/WIFI, luxury hotel bedding and towels, stackable washer and dryer plus guest comforts of home welcome kit.

Guest Access:
EASY CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT: It's easy to stay with us and secure too! Access the home electronically at 4pm on the date of your arrival with your unique lock code that we specifically give only to you via text and email. Your code is live from 4pm on your arrival date until 11am on the date of your departure.

The Neighborhood:
TREASURE ISLAND:
Stop by the neighborhood food trucks for lunch or utilize one of the nearby convenience stores to snag some basic supplies and beverages, fill your bait bucket and/or rent a golf cart. Enjoy the Gulfside's uncrowded pedestrian beach (no cars allowed for 300 yards but golf carts welcomed) where you can setup your group's spot for the day on the beach to build sandcastles, jump in the surf, find unique shells and sand dollars, boogie board, shore & surf fish and build an evening bonfire. Or if preferred, utilize the available launch for your boat or fishing pier on the bayside. So much to do so little time!

Getting Around:
San Luis Pass and Treasure Island have been known all over the United States for being a saltwater fishing hotspot and the most amazing sunrises & sunsets! It is 15 mins from Surfside and across the bridge from Galveston's west end and only about 25-30 mins to the heart of Galveston Island's activities. Most people come to the area to spend quality 'non-commercialized" the with family, extended family, and friends!

Other Things to Note:
THE 979 VACATION PROPERTY SERVICES ADVANTAGE:
All photos, amenities, calendar, and rates are 100% accurate to the best of our knowledge. We ensure our homes are fully and professionally cleaned after each guest stay guaranteeing your stay is nothing short of spectacular. In addition, all of our homes feature luxury hotel-quality/high thread count on all sheets, bedding, and bath towels. When you rent a 979 VPS home, you'll also receive the 'comforts of home' starter kit of shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, toilet paper and paper towels, dishwasher and clothes washer pods. We want your stay to be as easy as you do, and we make every effort to delight.

DOG-FRIENDLY:
Up to 2 well-behaved dogs considered, subject to approval and a non-refundable pet fee ($125 for 1 dog, extra $75 for 2) per stay.

WIFI/TV SERVICE:
Our properties include WIFI/Internet and TV service for your streaming services. Due to our location (Island living is a whole other way of life), service may be unpredictable or spotty, and repair times can be delayed. While we will do everything we can to ensure these items are in good working order before your arrival, please note, these services may not be as consistent as they are in your area. So grab your favorite people, ditch the electronics, and spend the day at our beautiful beaches!

979 VACATION PROPERTY SERVICES:
All rental homes follow local and state tax rules. Reservations may be booked up to 365 days in advance of check-in. Please send inquiry and details if your stay is more than a year out as rates and availability may not be updated. Each reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, $1M liability protection and $10K damage insurance - No Security Deposit Required!

CANCELLATION POLICY:
For any new reservation, you may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund. Some exceptions may apply for last-minute reservations.

After that, cancel at least 30 days before your check-in and receive a refund in your original form of payment less the booking fee.

Reservations made on 3rd party channels such as Airbnb, VRBO, TripAdvisor, etc may be subject to their terms and conditions which may be different than 979's. Please reference the site where you originally reserved your stay.

We look forward to providing you with the cleanest most comfortable stay!

*NOTE: Absolutely No Prom, Graduation or other large (more than the max occupancy) parties/events permitted. Max # house sleeps (occupancy) = max # of Guests allowed on property at any time. Thank you.

Interaction with Guests:
Guest Service Hours: 8:30am - 7pm daily

Property manager

979 Reservations

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 930 sq ft (86 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Freeport, TX

What's nearby

  • San Luis Pass County Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Luis Pass - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • San Luis Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 17 min drive - 18.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pointe Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Resort - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Front & Center Dolphin Watching! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Front & Center Dolphin Watching!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Front & Center Dolphin Watching!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Front & Center Dolphin Watching! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Luis Pass County Park and San Luis Pass. San Luis Beach is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Seaside Front & Center Dolphin Watching! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Ocean View
Nice clean home with comfy king size master bed. You are literally on the ocean and sitting on the deck is a great way to spend your day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Get away for the weekend
We had some issues, and the property company took care of us and moved us into another property so we could enjoy our beach getaway trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

ROBERT S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Need to replace A/C system
The A/C does not work properly. Checked in at 4pm turned thermostat down, by 9 pm it was still a 78*. Contacted property manger and to their credit they did send out a repair man. He somewhat patched it back together to get us through the next few days. It was bearable but not pleasant. There is a de-humidifier in the living room that had to be emptied every 4 hours or it would go in to auto shut down. There was condensation leaking out of the supply air vents onto the kitchen table. In short the whole A/C needs to be replaced. There are also electrical issues plugs and lights out in various rooms. Check the breakers, no trips. No switch covers / exposed wires on exterior. A 4x4 pickup will not fit under the house. This is an older property so the piers are not as high as other houses. Not the property managers issue however it should be noted on description. We only had my truck, I was able to parallel park in the drive way. The place needs to be sprayed for roaches. Lastly not exactly sure what was going on at the permanent residents two houses down. Very shady activity.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
Stayed over the memorial day weekend + a few days. We found the location to be perfect in that it was close enough if you wanted to venture out yet still not overcrowded. Even on the holiday weekend, the short walk to the beach was pleasant and the beach was not chaotic busy. The property was very comfortable for three full time adults and a couple visitor's. Lounging on the deck watching the tides was rejuvenating. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Neighborhood and SO CLOSE to the Water!
Overall, it was great! The house felt a bit older to me than the pictures depicted, but that is expected with a house so close to the water. The AC did not work as well as we had hoped, so it felt like the sheets were wet all night. I felt very safe in that neighborhood. The food trucks across the highway were absolutely amazing!! I would definitely stay there again. If you are afraid of large crashing waves coming close to the house, then stay somewhere else LOL
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Impromptu stay
Thought we were getting a quiet beach neighborhood. I know homeowners not responsible but there was dump trucks and grading for over 12 hours Saturday. Lots of traffic and it was dead end street without the beach access, so I am not sure why so much traffic. House was dirty. It has ants. We didn’t have water for almost 2 hours when we got there only reason we knew was plumber was there. Husband had to turn the water back on. Only had 1 flat baking pan. Every dish I pulled out of cabinet was dirty. The broom they left needed to be thrown away. I had to wipe kitchen cabinets and stove off they were gross.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Oceanfront view
This home was so clean with all the accommodations available. The view were spectacular. It was a short walk to go the beachy area but you could stay by the rocks as well. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Loved listening to the waves crashing on the rocks. Just what I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
It was a little slice of Heaven for us, even with the wind keeping us inside. I love that the water was right in front of the house. At times, I could feel the spray off the rocks that lined the pavement.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

angie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best month
My husband and I stayed for the month of January I worked remotely and never had issues with wifi. The house was perfect for the two of us and our dog duke who loved to sit out on the deck all day and night. Enjoyed many sunrises and a few big storms. Bring a blanket if you come in January as there are no extras. There are plenty of pillows though I think I counted 15. The neighborhood was pretty quiet this time of year we walked to the beach many of times to look for shells and we had it to ourselves. Tv worked great for rainy days and my husband is a vet so when we drove into Galveston we did not have to pay the $2 bridge fee that probably saved us $70 bucks since we were there for so long. Nearest big grocery store was 25 minutes away. All appliances worked great only problem was the right side of kitchen the electrical would trip so we had to move the coffee pot to the other side of kitchen. Beds were very cozy. Great relaxing get away.
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront Retreat
We really enjoyed our stay here. You could sit on the deck and watch the waves crash against the rocks all day. The property was clean, in well working order and will and well stocked. The beach was a 2 minute walk down the street. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

matt z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
Clean property, beautiful view, perfect for relaxing family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Joe H.

Noise Noise Noise ... and more Noise!
Arrived and had a peaceful arrival. Had some issues with house but willing to overlook due to ocean view. Then neighbors who I believe own the property to the right arrived. Music way loud! Bedroom window next to the house and Thump Thump Thump way into 6am the next day. I called at 2am to complaint but no one answered. Huge bags under our eyes the next morning. Peaceful morning. Why? Well, because they were asleep. Evening came, Thump Thump Thump Thump. Property manager spoke to them but the low frequencies of the bass in the music was still reaching our room. Horrible first three days! Seems owners left after that. The answer I later received was this was typical weekend music and not much can be done. If you are going for a peaceful time to rest your soul, don't go to this place on the weekends. Go on a Monday thru Thursday or you may regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We all had a great time and the view was 10 out of 10! We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Great location on the Gulf Of Mexico, but with some exceptions.
Booking process was smooth and the place was easy to find. It was great to chill on the deck looking out into the Gulf of Mexico. However, the amount of humidity inside the house made everything damp and musty. There is a significant gap in the door that allows the warm air from outside into the house with the air on causing high humidity. This would explain the amount of rust inside the house. The water pressure for the shower wasn’t great, but not terrible. With some maintenance and the entire entry to the house replaced, it could be much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt C., Little Elm, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Gulf view and close beach access
Had a great weekend with the family at this house. Beautiful view from the front porch of the Gulf and a short walk to beach with the littles.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicia E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The location and views are amazing, and it’s a cute quiet little neighborhood. Everything was clean, and check in/out was so easy with the door code. The neighbors were friendly. Everyone waved. The only problem was that our truck was too tall to fit under the house, and the extended cab was too long to fit in front of the house. We had to get creative with our parking and careful not to hit our heads on the rusted beams. We would 100 percent stay here again, though. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Excellent location with waves and sea view from front rooms and deck. Quiet neighborhood and sparsely populated beach. Will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect COVID Getaway
We are high risk for Covid & was looking for a getaway that could be contactless. This was. And so relaxing. Loved the sound of the waves. We didn't think the patio furniture looked comfortable but it was. Unlike many rentals we felt the furnishings were high quality. Including the stocking of the kitchen. Any small needs we had were quickly handled.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gwen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super stay!
House was very clean and nicely appointed. Perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021