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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
4 bedrooms, travel crib, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 202400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Surfside Beach, TX
  • Swan Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Surfside Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Freeport

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Surfside Beach vacation home, you'll find Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Fresh Water Lake and Surfside Jetty Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Swan Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Surfside Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 11 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Port of Freeport - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪American Rice - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mi Ranchito - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat

Say "hello" to your own private beach house and "goodbye" to all your worries! This is the perfect vacation rental for large gatherings with all your friends and family. There are 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and plenty of space. Located 3 rows back from the beach, a quick walk will land you at the serene Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy your days playing in the waves, eating at local restaurants, and exploring the nearby wildlife refuges, but know that coming home might just be the best part of your day!

-- THE PROPERTY --

100666 | 2,400 Sq Ft | Wraparound Deck | Partial Ocean Views | Central A/C | Free WiFi

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Twin/Twin/Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin/Twin/Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin/Twin/Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed, Twin/Twin/Twin Bunk Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack N' Play

STEP OUTSIDE: Private wraparound deck w/ wicker furniture, 4 sun chairs, charcoal grill & Gulf of Mexico views, lower-level patio w/ double outdoor shower & foot wash area
INDOOR LIVING: Natural sunlight, laminate wood-like flooring, 5 flat-screen TVs, oversized kitchen table, custom light fixtures, comfortable furnishings, ceiling fans, oversized closets
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar, granite countertops, tile backsplash, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, cooking basics, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, pantry
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, central heating, linens & towels provided
FAQ: Access only by stairs, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

SOAK UP THE SUN: Surfside Beach (walking distance), Bluewater Star (0.6 miles), Stahlman Park (0.8 miles), Surf Vista Beach House (1.6 miles), Surfside Jetty County Park (2.5 miles), Quintana Beach County Park (12.8 miles), San Luis Pass Beach (13.5 miles), Jamaica Beach (23.8 miles), Galveston Beach (34.4 miles), East Beach (41.6 miles)
NATURE PRESERVES: Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary (12.5 miles), Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge Discovery Center (15.1 miles), Galveston Island State Park (26.3 miles), Laffite's Cove Nature Society (27.9 miles), East End Lagoon Nature Preserve (41.1 miles), Brazos Bend State Park (48.7 miles)
GOLF THE DAY AWAY: Freeport Golf Course (12.9 miles), Wilderness Golf Course (16.2 miles), Galveston Country Club (26.6 miles), Austin Bayou Golf Course (29.3 miles), Moody Gardens Golf Course (33.5 miles), John M. O'Quinn Nature Preserve (47.2 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Sea Center Texas (12.7 miles), Crocodile Encounter (29.9 miles), Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (37.1 miles), Moody Mansion (37.9 miles), Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership (38.7 miles), Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum (39.2 miles)
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT: Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (34.3 miles), Moody Gardens (34.8 miles), Rainforest Pyramid (34.9 miles), Kemah Boardwalk (55.7 miles), Houston Zoo (62.8 miles)
AIRPORTS: Scholes International Airport (34.1 miles), William P. Hobby Airport (64.3 miles), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (85 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $75 fee (+ taxes & fees, max 2 pets)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- NOTE: The property requires stairs
- NOTE: No more than 8 cars may be parked at the property per city ordinance. Violation of this policy will result in a $600 charge
- NOTE: The number of people listed on the reservation needs to reflect the number of people staying at the property. Please reach out to the owner prior to check in if there is any change to guest count
- NOTE: If the property is left in a unsatisfactory condition that results in additional cleaning, guest will incur a $300 charge
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras, located above the deck and parking area, all facing outward. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound detected by motion while guests are in residence

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Surfside Beach House Walk to Gulf of Mexico Coast
New! 'sandcastle' Surfside Beach Home Walk to Sea
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Gulf Coast Retreat w/ Deck: Walk to Surfside Beach Freeport

Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 55.7 mi (85-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Surfside Beach and 2.7 mi (4-min drive) from Follets Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat to downtown Surfside Beach?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Surfside Beach.

Steps to Surfside Beach: Large Group Gulf Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 109 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house - huge refrigerator and freezer. Rooms stayed nice and cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Stay at Spoonbill

The home is simply wonderful. Our grandchildren liked their beds a lot. The atmosphere was perfect for our family, and the kitchen was amply stocked with utensils needed except for the frying pans. We sent an email and also reached out via phone. We had to leave a voicemail. Unfortunately, we received no response.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was wonderful and had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a lovely and spacious property that accommodated our family gathering well. It has a comfortable beds and a large kitchen for making meals with plenty of cookware and dishes. It could use some kitchen towels and light blankets for the couches. The outside shower for rinsing after the beach has both hot and cold water, and we never ran out of hot water while taking showers for our group of 14.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Stay

We had a great time at this beach house! Everything was very easy and management was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Reema K., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for a large group

We stayed for Easter weekend. Home was a quick walk to the beach and convenient to go back and forth. Kitchen was great as it had just about everything we needed to cook with. Could have used some sharper knives and scissors. There were no actual wine glasses, but otherwise had everything you needed. Biggest plus was a bathroom in each bedroom. All and all a great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY D.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Retreat

9 women stayed here for a long weekend, and it was WONDERFUL! We had plenty of space and the house was beautiful and clean. Janet is one of the best hosts - she was helpful and responsive. The little extras like saving a huge refrigerator and a well-stocked kitchen made this a five star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rashonda H.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good family time

We’ve stayed here before, so knew what it was like - works well so that family groups had their bathroom, no need to drag all your stuff in and out each time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

REBA S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Fun 2024

The house was large enough to hold all 17 of us. The only thing lacking was a covered porch. It was nice to have all the cookware there - they only thing I took extra was a griddle to do pancakes on. There was beach toys for the kids to play with and we even added to their collection. Tropical Storm Alberto could not keep us from enjoying ourselves with our kids and grandkids!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

The rental property was equipped with everything we could possibly need to enjoy a wonderful time in the beach. I was however, unable to make contact or get a respond to my messages from the property owner. It was a little stressful as our date drew near. Luckily, 6 hours before check in, I was contacted with instructions to enter the property. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Luke K.

Improvements

There were bugs all over! Killed Atleast 2 roaches and some other bug from the couches and the floors It was a great location - close to beach Amazing living room and family setting Wrap around deck was beautiful The vents were dirty and unclean The counters were unclean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a group

This house is a comfortable location for a group get together. Very close to beach. Large kitchen and great deck. Each bedroom has its own bathroom which is quite convenient. It has all the needed supplies. Also, the management company responded immediately to all questions. Lovely place for Surfside!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karena G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Weekend

Great house, perfect for families and so close to beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Time

Wanted time away to spend together at the beach and this did not disappoint. It might be nice to let renters know at booking how to access beach by foot and that car access, if desires requires a $12 pass. Otherwise the location and layout of the property suited us well!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrelyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We really enjoyed the property

Looking forward to booking it again really soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Charlie G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

The area was very close to the beach the house was decent We had issues with brown water running out the shower head . The shower curtain was broken We saw roaches and spider webs on the ceiling . The bathrooms wasn’t as clean as it should’ve been. There was no mops and they wanted us to strip the beds that was slept in and start a load of clothes for them . Why we had to pay a cleaning fee if we have to do all the cleanup for them. The owners was great but who’ve r they hired to clean need to do a better job.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Traci N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation 7/22

The Sandcastle home was just as listed. It is beautiful, spacious, clean & short walk to the beach. We had a great time at Surfside!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mayra P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bad experience

They are accusing me of stealing a part from the refrigerator, and it was gone when I got there . The place was not that clean when I got there too. The showers where not working they were like clogged , and the bedrooms they were dirty, and the beds were full with sand they were dirty, so was the fridge dirty not clean at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

40th birthday celebration

Booked this property to celebrate my 40th birthday celebration with friends. Great location and great property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rossana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was an amazing 3 days stay

It was an amazing stay. The house is beautiful, comfortable and the beach is 4 min away. I love the coffee setting and everything was perfect like the listing!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved loved your home. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with our family.

Great home. Spacious. Close to beach. Manager was great help. Everything you need away from home. We will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your home with us❤
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice and Comfortable Property

This was a family gathering and most of us are in our 50’s and 60’s. The house is very comfortable; there are 4 bedrooms and each has its own bathroom. In each bedroom is a queen sized bed and 3 bunk beds. Each bedroom has a tv. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, cutlery, utensils and even a coffee pot. The refrigerator and separate freezer are very big with ample room for your food and beverages. The large dining table was perfect for our family meals and games. There are board games in one of the bedroom closets. Underneath the house are a couple of storage chests with toys for the kids. And also underneath are showers and a foot shower to rinse off to help minimize tracking sand in the house. There’s a BBQ pit / grill, so bring your charcoal and enjoy cooking over hot coals. There are a couple of accesses to the beach. Even with some rain during the evening, we enjoyed our stay in this house and on Surfside Beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaniza P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebrating my mom’s 50th birthday the house was amazing.

This property was super clean and spacious. There were four families everyone had their own space and bathroom that was nice! 100% recommend it’s very close to the beach walking distance. The property manager was easy to get a hold of and very helpful and nice. We will be staying here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surfside family retreat

Family of 14 ages from 1year to grandma and grandpa. House was perfect for our large family. Loved having separate rooms with their own bathrooms and plenty of options for the kids to sleep. Kitchen easily supported cooking large meals, refrigerator was massive for keeping everything we needed for a 4 day stay. Close walk to the beach or a very short drive to bring all the equipment needed to enjoy a full day in the sun. Only recommendations for improvement. The audio system in the living room was tricky to work with, couldn't get the sound bar working. The living room couch was comfortable but required a lot of adjustment as the cushions came off easily with mobile kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021