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Vintage Charm right on the Beach!

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Sound Waves, beach front in Surfside Beach Texas.
Sound Waves.
The FUN kitchen with beach front views.
Open concept with living and dining area.
Living room with beach front views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Freeport, TX
  • Surfside Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Port of Freeport
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lake Jackson, TX (LJN-Brazoria County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 - Peace. Love. Surf. Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Seashell Bedroom.

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room with sleeper sofa

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom with beach front views.

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Vintage Charm right on the Beach!

Colorful vintage beach front house rental in Surfside Beach, Texas. Sound Waves is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath vacation rental with beach front views of Surfside Beach from the large deck. Semi-private with no neighbors right next door. It's no longer possible to building a beach house this close to the water. Wonderful cathedral ceilings with open floor plan and walls of windows to enjoy the ocean front views. Sleeps 10.

Remodeled in October 2024with new roof, comfy sleeper couch, paint inside and out, new AC, tile in bathrooms and other updates. Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, coffee maker & grinder, dishwasher, toasters, blender for the margaritas and all the utensils and serving bowls & platters you’ll need. We highly recommend bringing bottled water for drinking and coffee. An awesome kitchen with ocean front views to enjoy while cooking! Enjoy the Surfing bedroom or the Lighthouse bedroom. BBQ pit (bring charcoal) and washer/dryer. FREE WI-FI Internet, Smart TVs. BIG beach front deck to enjoy the stunning beach front views.

More Vintage charm: Sound Waves located at 105 Nesmith, named after the parents of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees. They owned the house directly behind Sound Waves.

Two (2) night minimum stay. Sleeps 10. As in all properties in Surfside, bring your own linens or use our linen service for a fee. SUPER cleaning with clorox and more!

Please read rental agreement for additional details (which goes into effect upon payment).
Sound Waves is the home of my heart!

Property manager

Donna Clark
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children welcome
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Freeport

Located in Freeport, this holiday home is on the beach. Freeport Historical Museum and Brazos Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas. With scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Freeport, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Port of Freeport - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Quintana Beach - 21 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 23 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The River Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lupita's Mexican Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Maria's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Charm right on the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Vintage Charm right on the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Charm right on the Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Charm right on the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Freeport holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Follets Island Beach and Fresh Water Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 62 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Beautiful and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Had a really great stay here. House was newly remodeled and clean. The view from the awesome deck is the best! We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicity G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

UReally enjoyed the entire time atthe house sand and sea, would suggest though, that it’s made clear about linens as some where it said all rentals in surfside do not include linens.also on the site check in says the key was sent in the morning of stay but really it’s two hours before check in at 4 pm,, it also says drop the key off at the rental office, but it’s electronic! So I was concerned about that and had to bug the office! It all worked out great but I just thought I’d say, we are hoping to book again later in the summer , not sure of dates but checking with family,, thanks Donna felicity and family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation!

We had a wonderful time at sound waves! We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., Montgomery, TX

Awesome beach front views!

Perfect location right on the beach. Charming, fully equipped kitchen, great beach front deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

matt b., austin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Thanksgiving

Our stay at sound waves for thanksgiving break was relaxing. The Beach front property offered a relaxing place to get away from the busy city life.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

erica v.

Won’t stay again

The location of the house is great!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July Wedding

We had a wedding in Galveston to attend so we decided to make it a vacation with 2 other couples. We were so pleased with the location and the house was everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Surfside

I took my wife and kids to this property for a 4 day stay. It was amazing !! Literally right on the beach. The views were awesome. The whole experience was great from beginning to end
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherlita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Summer getaway

It's a tradition every year we start our summer at the beach. We have rented this particular house before and we try and book it every year we plan our vacation. I love the house we stay at and we make great memories every year we go! We will definitely book again next summer!! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

First row on the beach so the view was wonderful! So fabulous to look out and see the ocean and the sunrise first thing in the morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

becky f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb!

Delightful and roomy. Had a good time. It was right on the gulf.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat

Loved this quiet property on the beach. Clean and comfortable. Loved being able to walk right out to the beach! Traffic light and it was easy to get where we wanted to go! Hope to come back some day!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GTW

House accommodation were perfect for my family. Beach access was great with the walkway. I highly recommend the walkway instead of the trail in the dunes because there are rattlesnakes. I saw one that was at least 5 ft. long.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Private. Peaceful. Relaxing.

With a good distance to either side before the next beach house it's the only one I've seen at Surfside with so much privacy. It's not fancy, but has everything we wanted in a visit to the Gulf with my children. We've gone back to SoundWaves 2 years in a row, and if we return it will be our 1st choice. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach escape

I have never rented a house before but check in was so simple the house was amazing about a mile from the public entrance part of the beach but almost like your own private beach the house is about 150 feet from the water loved sitting on deck watching waves and sitting inside listening to them. We walked the beach about a mile in each direction and didn’t see a house with beach access as good as this one, everything was wonderful and we are already planning when to come back, we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Closest to Beach

House is as advertised. The stove was not working but a call to mgt. and a service tech was on it and made the repair. House could use a little paint and fixing up in places but very livable, and clean. Don’t hesitate to book, we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Perfect Low Key Stay

We stayed at Sound Waves for an entire week. The house is perfect. Not so stuffy you can't feel at home but far from a dump... just right. The deck is amazing and you are literally just steps from the beach. Our Dogs loved it. The house is located in Surfside Beach. If you are looking for tons of closeby restaurants and shopping, this isn't your place. If you are looking for friendly people and a laid back atmosphere, book this house. Galveston is only about 45 minutes away if you want nightlife.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tabitha W.

Beautiful view and house

We had a party of 10 that stayed in the house for the week. We all enjoyed the view and loved how close it was to the beach. Not having neighbors right beside you was also a plus. The only complaint that I have is that we had planned on the 4 boys staying in the living room on the futons, but 1 futon does not actually fold out so there is not 2 fulls in the livingroom. I mentioned this to the property management company the next morning and they gladly provided a roll away bed. That was just a small issues that was quickly fixed. I would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Great house!

We had a wonderful stay! There were 11 of us and there were plenty of blankets and pillows for everyone. We brought a blow up mattress since most of us were adults. Plopped it right in the family room. You can't beat the location and distance to the beach! Make sure you bring bug spray though! Mosquitos got us just about every time we passed through the brush to get to the water and back. Thought we'd be cramped but it really didn't feel small. We pushed the 2 tables together to make a large one and it worked perfectly. Also has a fully equipped kitchen. The deck and views were the best part. The sunrise was breathtaking! It felt very secluded as we were not right in top of the neighbors. I highly recommend, and may just need to make this an annual trip 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach House andLocation

You could not get any closer to the Beach nor have so many beautiful views . I love the Decor which is Beach Chic! The Kitchen has everything you need and the glasses and dishware compliment its beachy theme! I love the fact they have the Washer and dryer so close to the kitchen You can do your laundry with a beach view. The house has plenty of blankets, some books to read, games to play and a DVD library. The house also has Direct TV so you can also play Direct TV music channels with a plethora of Music choices. You have more privacy on each side of the house than most with empty lots on each side. If you are looking for a Beach Retreat with family , Mother Daughter trip or girlfriend trip this is the one with plenty of beds and a lovely red pull out sofa. It would be great for an Artists or Writers retreat also. We loved it so much we didn't want to leave. I can't wait to book again for many occasions. Soundwaves is the perfect getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carey E.

Beachfront getaway

This home was nice. It is first row on the beach with a short walk through the dunes. Beach during the week is almost private but on the weekends, be sure to get out and set up your area early because it is very crowded. We asked ahead of time so it wasn't an issue but remember your beach chairs as there aren't any at the house. The beach was very nice. Plenty of garbage cans for refuse and patrolled by Surfside police. The drinking water is not good. You can fill your empty water containers with free filtered water in the town of Surfside at the town hall. The house itself is as advertised. The only real negative was that everyone that lives behind the house in other rentals walks under your house to get to the beach. Not a big deal except for the litter, noise from people yelling and the feeling of your privacy being invaded from time to time. (We had groups walk past while we were cooking on the grill.) Download the app for Homeaway. They provide extra info on the rental once your booked. I would stay there again.

6/10 Okay

Michael G.

Great location on Okay beach

Location was wonderfully close to the beach, and had great potential, however it was in need of some TLC. Two of the windows were cracked, and another window leaked during the rain storm, and the deck and house needed some minor repairs. The house had plenty of room, and every thing necessary in the kitchen. The biggest issues we had were not controllable by the owner, the beach was nice and clean Friday and Saturday morning, however it was trashed over the weekend (and never cleaned up the rest of the week we were there), I stepped on a kitchen knife buried in the sand Monday morning right at the end of the trail leading to the beach. It was sad that we could find more shoes and packing skids washed up on the shores then shells. On the busy days cars blocked the trail to the beach so I had to walk through their parties where they were urinating on the dunes instead of walking to the porta-potties. Police patrolling the beach seemed to only be interested in making sure cars had paid for the parking pass and not enforcing the no ATV, no loud music regulations. Again, nothing the owner could control we would not choose to stay at Surfside beach again, we went to Quintana beach just to the south which was clean and didn't have to worry about the safety of our children with the cars diving on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Dianna w.

The location and the view are spectacular!

The location was perfect! The price was good. The house was the right size and we could not have asked for a better view! The only thing was, when we got there I had to clean the floors and the stove before we could do anything. We could not cook in the house due to the pots and pans were all scorched. (I have a ceramic top stove and have had for many years. There is No reason for it to be in the shape that it is or to have scorched all the pans. If I had known this before getting to the property I would have a better review of the place. I am from Washington State and thank goodness I had my daughter's home only a few miles away in Freeport where we could cook meals. One more thing, there is a street sign where you turn in, but there is no street name on it. (I do know that is not the owner's fault that would be the city of Surfside.) And also had we known before we got there that we could not drink the water we would have been prepared and brought bottled water before we checked in. We found out when we checked in and picked up our key, it was written on the paper, nobody said anything to us. The location was perfect and the view Spectacular!!! I would choose this property again, knowing what I need to do before I arrive. Dianna Winters
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2015

2/10 Terrible

Leanna L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

We had uninvited guests.

I’ve thought long about posting this review but I feel that other guests should know. We checked in on a Friday evening for 7 days. We were making dinner on the stove and a roach ran out and we killed it. Then we started seeing more and more. In the kitchen, by the couches, bedrooms, bathrooms and crawling on the floors. They were everywhere. We could no longer stay there but couldn’t get a new place next door until Sunday on Vrbo. I let the property contact, Donna, know on Friday night right after we arrived and she said she was sorry and they had just exterminated. I told her I found another place but couldn’t check out until Sunday. She asked if we would like the place exterminated again, I declined. She agreed that we could check out and she would take care of it and charged us for the two days and refunded the rest of the trip. She also told me to call the management company. I did and they said that they had the house treated 4 times in the last month. We were not comfortable staying in the house Saturday night and stayed with my sister. The air conditioning was also not the best, it took forever to get to 77 at the coolest. They did provide a fan in the master bedroom. While we were staying at the house down the street we saw the exterminator there spraying. So hopefully the situation is fixed now. She did work with us and try to make it right.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna Clark

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We love the beach! Semi-retired baby boomers. We got marries in Surfside Beach!

Why they chose this property

BEACH FRONT, can't get any closer!

What makes this property unique

Very peaceful. Semi-private with no neighbors right next door. I love the walls of windows!

Languages:

English

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