This vacation home accommodates 14 guests with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It offers ocean views and features a patio for outdoor gatherings. The stay is pet-friendly, making it suitable for adventure travelers exploring personal motor watercraft, birdwatching, and game walks. Nearby attractions include Surfside Beach and Swan Lake.
Highlights
Fun for everyone
Enjoy a variety of top-rated games for endless fun and relaxation.
Firepit available
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Surfside Beach, TX
Surfside Beach
Place, Surfside Beach
2 min walk
Swan Lake
Place, Swan Lake
5 min walk
Surfside Jetty Park
Place, Surfside Jetty Park
3 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bunk (Top Floor)
2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds
Master (Top Floor)
1 King Bed
Titanic (Main Floor)
1 King Bed
Wave (Top Floor)
2 Queen Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Living Room (main floor)
Toilet
Master Ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Titanic Ensuite (main floor)
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Hallway (top floor)
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets
🏖 Welcome to Surfside Surprise
A designer beach home built for fun — bold coastal design, three full-size arcade machines, and a 3-minute boardwalk straight to the sand. This isn't a cookie-cutter rental; it's a space filled with surprises, games, and personality.
Perfect for multi-family groups with one main-floor king suite and three additional bedrooms upstairs.
🛋 Living Area - Large sectional sofa for movie nights - 65" HDTV with streaming - Infinity Game Table with hundreds of digital board games (guest favorite!) - Board games for all ages - Black leather recliner for the designated remote-holder
🕹 Upstairs Arcade Hallway & Gaming - Pac-Man cabinet — full-size multi-game simulator loaded with hundreds of classic arcade titles - Donkey Kong cabinet — full-size multi-game simulator loaded with hundreds of classic arcade titles - Both cabinets live in the upstairs hallway between the Wave Room and the Bunk Room - Mortal Kombat arcade machine inside the Wave Room - Three arcades, hundreds of games, one beach house
🍳 Kitchen & Dining - Fully stocked kitchen with stainless appliances - Seafoam green cabinets & subway tile backsplash - Floating shelves + coastal styling - Dining table seats 8 - Breakfast bar seating for 3 more at the island - Dedicated coffee bar with: – Single-cup & full-pot Keurig – Complimentary coffee pods & snacks
Outdoor dining: - Alfresco table on the deck - Ocean breeze included
🛏 Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 14)
Main Level (1 Bedroom) Located just off the kitchen.
Primary Suite #1 – "Titanic Room" - King bed - Nautical Titanic-inspired design - 40" TV + ceiling fan - Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower - Located on the main floor (no stairs) - Travel crib / pack & play available
Upstairs (3 Bedrooms)
Primary Suite #2 - King bed - Rustic-chic design with wood headboard - Private deck access with water views - 55" TV + ceiling fan - Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower - Travel crib / pack & play available
Wave Room (Guest Bedroom) - Full over queen bunk bed (sleeps 4) - Wave-inspired décor - Mortal Kombat full-size arcade machine IN the room - 43" TV
Kids' Bunkroom - Two twin-over-queen built-in bunk beds (sleeps 6) - Ship-inspired theme with porthole mirrors - 55" TV + ceiling fans - Storage cubbies for kids
👶 Baby Gear - Two travel cribs / pack & plays (one per king suite) - Ideal for multi-gen trips with infants or toddlers
🛁 Bathrooms & Laundry - 3 full bathrooms with oversized walk-in showers - 2 private en-suite bathrooms (Titanic King on main + upstairs King Primary) - 1 full hallway bathroom upstairs serving the Bunk Room and Wave Room - 1 half bath off the main living room/kitchen area - Toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided in every bathroom - Full-size washer & dryer
🌴 Outdoor Living - 🌅 Two decks with water views - 🔥 Firepit with Adirondack chairs for evening hangouts - 🍔 Gas grill under the house - 🧊 Picnic tables with built-in drink coolers - 🏓 Ping pong & cornhole under the stilts (shaded, rain-proof) - 🚿 Enclosed outdoor shower - 🐾 Fully fenced yard for pets
🏖 The Beach - 3-minute walk (0.1 mi) to the Gulf via a dedicated boardwalk - No walking around the neighborhood — just out the back and down the sand path - Beach driving & tailgating allowed (permit ~$12)
🌅 The Sweet-Spot Location Surfside's beach is wide, sandy, and open to driving — which makes it a blast, but beachfront homes can deal with late-afternoon crowd noise, music, and cars parked right outside their windows. Surfside Surprise sits a few rows back: a 3-minute boardwalk to the sand in one direction, a quiet residential street in the other. All the beach time, none of the after-dinner chaos.
🐾 Pet-Friendly - Dogs welcome - Fully fenced yard for safe play — no worrying about beach traffic for kids or dogs
Surfside Surprise is playful, comfortable, and designed to keep groups entertained — whether you're heading to the beach or staying in.
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Important information
You need to know
Property # 2948686vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Freeport
Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Freeport Historical Museum and Brazos Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Freeport and Freeport Municipal Golf Course. Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
Is Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets?
As of 25 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,232, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Surfside Jetty Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by Josh Corey
out You 👋 Hi, we're Josh & Laurie — thanks for checking out Surfside Surprise!
We love creating homes that feel memorable, playful, and comfortable — not just places to sleep. Surfside Surprise was designed to be different: bold, fun, and full of small surprises that make guests smile. From the themed bedrooms to the three arcade cabinets (with hundreds of classic games!) to the Infinity Game Table and outdoor hangout spaces, this home reflects our love for travel, creativity, and relaxed coastal living.
We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Why they chose this property
🌴 Why Guests Choose Surfside Surprise
If you want a beach house with real personality, Surfside Surprise delivers. Instead of neutral décor and empty rooms, this home is intentionally designed to entertain, surprise, and bring groups together.
Guests love: - A 3-minute boardwalk straight to the Gulf (not a long neighborhood loop) - The sweet-spot location — close enough to walk to the beach in 3 min, far enough back to escape late-day beach crowds and sleep in quiet - Three full-size arcade cabinets loaded with hundreds of classic games - Infinity Game Table — guest favorite, hundreds of digital board games built in - Themed bedrooms that feel fun, not cheesy - Two decks with water views for morning coffee and sunset drinks - A firepit with Adirondack chairs for evening hangouts - A fully fenced yard for pets and kids - Easy one-hour drive from Houston without feeling crowded
This is a beach house made for memory-making — not just sleeping.
What makes this property unique
⭐ What Makes Surfside Surprise Different
- 🏖 3-Min Boardwalk to the Beach – Not a long neighborhood walk; straight out the back - 🤫 Beach-Close, Crowd-Free – Far enough back to dodge late-afternoon beach noise, close enough to walk in 3 minutes - 🕹 Three Full-Size Arcades – Two upstairs-hallway cabinets with hundreds of classic games + Mortal Kombat in the Wave Room - 🎯 Games Everywhere – Infinity Game Table, ping pong, cornhole - 🌊 Bold Coastal Design – Wave mural, surfboards & themed rooms - 🛏 Sleeps 14 Comfortably – Ideal for families & multi-gen groups - 🍽 Dining Table Seats 10 – Whole group eats together - 🐾 Pet-Friendly – Fully fenced yard - 👶 Baby-Ready – Travel crib & pack & play in each king suite; perfect for multi-gen trips - 🔥 Firepit Area – Evening hangouts with Adirondack chairs - 🍔 Gas Grill Under the House – Covered, shaded, rain-proof cooking - 🌅 Two Decks with Water Views – Morning coffee & sunset drinks - 🚿 Outdoor Shower – Rinse off after beach days - 🚗 Large Driveway – Parking for up to 5 vehicles
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