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Spacious 4 B/R 3 BA - best of both - Bay and Gulf

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • 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.

Spacious 4 B/R 3 BA - best of both - Bay and Gulf

ITS ALWAYS GREAT HERE...FISHING ON YOUR PRIVATE PIER, MOONLIGHT STROLLS ALONG THE BEACH OR WATCHING SUNSETS ON THE BAY FADE INTO STAR LIT NIGHTS.

There are not many of these...Enjoy your own private lighted fishing pier, witness spectacular sunrises over the Gulf and sunsets over Little Drum bay. And best of all, if you bring your boat, you can launch and park next door at the paved, private boat launch and leave your boat parked at our private pier.

We just completed new decks, painting, granite countertops in the kitchen and flooring throughout the home. This home has two very large covered balconies facing Little Drum Bay. Watch the kids fish on the lighted pier while you relax on one of the new decks that look out over the bay. This is also a great place for everyone to crab and then have a crab boil. We always bring extra shrimp, potatoes and corn just in case. This is also an excellent place for Kayakers to come to stay and fish. Easy launching beside the home. Read your favorite book, nap or sip on your favorite drink while watching the spectacular sunsets.

Inside you can relax in the spacious and open floor plan designed to accommodate groups of all sizes. The kitchen has all-stainless steel appliances. Gourmet cooks enjoy being able to prepare their favorite dishes, listening to their favorite music while gazing at the views of the bay.

Three bedrooms are upstairs, and one more is downstairs for the occasional late night arrival or grandpa's snoring.

The beach is only 1.5 blocks away. Load up the chairs, umbrella and cooler and putter over to the beach to build sand castles, wake board, surf-fish or just kick back and enjoy the views. When you come home, rinse off under the outdoor shower with hot and cold water.

At the end of the day, you can play board games with the family, sit out under the stars, or watch movies or TV.

There are a variety of other activities which include local restaurants, putt-putt golf, Moody Gardens, the Confederate air force museum, and The Strand, a world class shopping area in Galveston.

Growing up, the whole family vacationed near the gulf coast. We always made so memories there together. This is why we have this home. There is no better value in a family vacation that offers this many options and we hope you will make the memories here with your family, too.

Keywords: Coastal vacation home

Property manager

Julie Barron

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: small dogs allowed with payment of pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Spacious 4 B/R 3 BA Best of Both Gulf Bay
Spacious 4 B/R 3 BA - Best of Both - Gulf and Bay Freeport

About the neighborhood

Map
Surfside, TX

What's nearby

  • Follets Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Surfside Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • San Luis Pass - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Port of Freeport - 18 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 25 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sharkies On The Beach Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dorado's Dive Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jetty Shack - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 4 B/R 3 BA - best of both - Bay and Gulf pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 4 B/R 3 BA - best of both - Bay and Gulf ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 4 B/R 3 BA - best of both - Bay and Gulf ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 4 B/R 3 BA - best of both - Bay and Gulf located?

Located in San Luis Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Follets Island Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Follets Island and Surfside Jetty Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Spacious 4 B/R 3 BA - best of both - Bay and Gulf Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Favorite Vacation Spot
We fell in love with this vacation rental!! Our family has found their new favorite vacation rental home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
birthday beach getaway
Nice place to stay! The bay side is the best of both worlds. Perfect location for fishing and a short distance to the beach. Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem!
Great price! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merry Christmas!
The views are amazing and we loved the location. Plenty of room for our family to enjoy Christmas together. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bay home w a view
Wonderful weekend getaway with family- kids age 2 to 86! Great bay home with a wonderful view of the bay and sunset providing great bird watching. Beach just a short walk away. We had a great time and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Get Together
We stayed here as a family, liked it so much we reserved for a friends weekend. Friends had a great time fishing and enjoying the relaxing weekend. We plan to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
We highly recommend this home! It was beautiful staying right on the bay and out of the hustle and bustle of the city! We enjoyed the dock and sitting on the upper patio watching the sunsets! Our grandkids loved riding their scooters on the patio and it was great being so close to the beach! Most days the beach was pretty empty so we felt like we had it all to ourselves! We would love to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Gulfside Property
My sister and I were surprising our parents with a trip to the beach and this was the perfect place for us. We took family pictures on the pier, got sunburned on the beach, went fishing and enjoyed the day. I didn’t see a fire pit but with the weekend being so humid and mosquito-y we didn’t spend too much time outside except the last night when we went fishing. If we ever went back to the gulf this is where we would stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best ever!
This is the only place I will ever stay at Surfside. I love the owners and the place is perfect. Every time we stay here we build new outstanding memories!!! The owners are so awesome, especially if you need help or have questions. Their goal is to always make sure you have fun!!! The house is always spotless when we get there and we leave nothing but our footprints. I can’t wait for next time
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S., Houston TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Very clean and not a single bug indoors, in response to a recent review. The beds were comfortable and the house has everything you may need. Very fast internet and DISH network. My husband and son caught several redfish from their kayaks. We plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escaped the Rat Race
We enjoyed our time here. It was tranquil and full of nature. We spent lots of time on the main deck watching the birds and fish. We liked being so close to the beach and had a fun day trip to Galveston. We cooked at the house and enjoyed down time with family. My brother-in-law caught several fish off the pier and a crab that scurried off the pier into the water quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Barbara S., Houston Area

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time :-)
Fun for all ages -- fish, crab & beach time! Highlight may have been the grandchildren's 1st crabbing experience off your dock which resulted in a crab boil & as well, some very proud little girls (ages 5, 7 & 8). Thank you for sharing your bay house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Amy G., Llano, TX

Baystar
The house is really nice inside and out. Disappointed because our week of vacation at the house was spent with the septic backed up in half the yard and driveway and was fixed mid afternoon on our last day. Wished it had went better.

6/10 Okay

Jason S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
House was great and water views were perfect
House was as described and had all the amenities. I really only had one complaint and that is the fact that there were roaches in the house. I paid over a thousand dollars for 4 days and had to deal with roaches. Over all house was great but needs to be exterminated. Would have given them 5 stars if not for the roaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We enjoyed our stay. Overall, we are very happy with the property, amenities, and the stay we were offered. Some of the deck railing was missing which left holes large enough for my toddler to potentially fit through. We didn’t let her get close enough to the edge anyway, but if she had, it could have potentially be dangerous. Inside could have been cleaner upon arrival, but it was fine. There were some ants inside. We really did enjoy our stay though! And we loved the space we had for the amount of people we brought.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

SM P.

Great
Did not have a fire pit Or fan on pouch Only problem was washer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Meagan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking BayStar
We enjoyed everything about our trip. The views were breathtaking and the house was beautiful! Plenty of parking and loads of space in the house. Everything you could possibly need was provided. Comfortable beds and clean linens. The house was very clean and organized. The pier was wonderful and we actually caught a bunch of fish. The beach is literally within walking distance. We unfortunately didn't have much sunny weather but it was a great opportunity to spend time together indoors. The kids loved the games in the living room. Everything was just perfect and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

mikki s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So glad I brought my fishing pole
Absolutely stunning! We all, hands down, agreed it was one of the best last minute planned getaways ever. The house is cozy, welcoming and very comfortable. If you are looking for technology, this is not it. The wifi was very good but the tv is basic - no streaming in the family area. There is a FireStick upstairs but who cares. The view, the water and the highlight in our opinion was the double decks. We literally lived on the decks. The sunrise and set are amazing. Two never came down. I fished (last minute decision) and caught stingrays, crabs, catfish and crocker. Extremely relaxing. The owners are so sweet! The previous reviews are spot on so I will not repeat - we needed nothing except food. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gerald C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for fishing or just relaxing by the water
We enjoyed our time here. We were sent information on how gain access to the home well in advance of our arrival. The home was spacious and clean; no bugs. Lots of appliances in the kitchen such as the crockpot, air fryer/toaster oven and electric griddle allowed for lots of meals at home. Fresh drinking water was provided. The dock out back was fun to try fishing, though we didn't catch anything. The fire pit was nice to sit at in the evenings; firewood was provided. Took just a few minutes walking to get to the beach. Our view of the bay was beautiful. A cold front blew in the day before we left bringing heavy winds and rain from the west; the double doors that opened up to the back deck held up and kept the rain out and the floors dry. When we were stuck inside due to the weather, there were plenty of cable TV stations to choose from.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Several of us came together for a wedding in the area. This included 7 adults and 3-5 children at times 8 yrs old and under. Although the living area isn't huge, we never felt cramped or lacking space. The bedrooms were decent size and comfortable. Plenty of linens for everyone. We really enjoyed relaxing on the large deck over looking the sound. There is also very easy beach access that is no more than a five minute walk. Only things I would improve on is a few loose banisters on the deck made us a little leary with the children playing. Also the keyless entry was very finicky and gave us some trouble getting in a few times. Lastly, there was an odd odor when we first entered. It becomes unnoticeable after a little while but is kind of unpleasant at first. I will say be sure to bring ice because there are no ice cube trays or an ice making refrigerator. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

tammy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Thanksgiving
It was great. We enjoyed the view of the bay and watching the barges. Weather was really windy but when we got to fish we caught fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARYL P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
We loved our time here. Great house, location, and value. 4 times renting this place and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of both worlds!
We love this home on the bay and across the street from the beach! The kids enjoy crabbing right from the deck and the house has crabbing traps and a canoe for the guests use. We have been here many times and after this trip the entire family agreed this is our favorite VRBO rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roman
Great place we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024