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Amazing beach and bay views! Has everything you need and easy walk to the beach

Morning on the deck with coffee and sunrise!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Freeport, TX

Surfside Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Swan Lake
‪1 min drive‬
Surfside Jetty Park
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

3 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Amazing beach and bay views! Has everything you need and easy walk to the beach

Three bedrooms w/ sleeping loft and three full bathrooms, outdoor shower with hot and cold water.

One of the best features is the huge deck that overlooks the beach and the bay. It offers amazing views of sunrises and sunsets. Another plus is the gas grill located on the deck (so you don't have to go downstairs to cook), plus plenty of seating.

There is great lighting and music on the deck to make it the perfect evening hang out, plus it's high enough up that mosquitoes are rarely an issue.

Another great feature is the kitchen. With a full size refrigerator and full size freezer there is plenty of room to store enough food to cook all of your meals. Plenty of pots and pans even a crockpot, ninja blender and grill plate are provided. The huge island doubles as a dining table and has seating for 8. A great place for everyone to gather around and help cook or just hang out and play games.

We want you to have plenty of things to do, so we provide a washer toss game, corn hole, bocci ball, dominoes and a shuffleboard table.

There are three full bathrooms plus an outdoor shower with hot and cold water. We have two large hot water heaters and have never heard of anyone running out of hot water. It is so much better to have three bathrooms when you are traveling with a large group and our house makes it easy for everyone to get ready quickly or rinse off after a day at the beach.

The drinking water quality isn't the best in Surfside, so we have upgraded our water filtration to 6 whole house filters designed specially for the water here…including an arsenic filter. We also have a reverse osmosis system that supplies pure water to a hot and cold drinking dispenser is also auto fills the ice maker and Keurig. We sincerely want you to feel like you are staying at a friends house...not a rental property.

Surfside Registration No. 10335

Property manager

Mike Whitson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washing machine

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a “pack n Play” there, if needed, no cost

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Must pay pet deposit. 2 max without approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking indoors

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

On-site 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 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 attractions include Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Freeport, TX

What's nearby

Surfside Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Swan Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Follets Island Beach - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
Surfside Jetty Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Port of Freeport - 14 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 84 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 Amazing beach and bay views! Has everything you need and easy walk to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Amazing beach and bay views! Has everything you need and easy walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing beach and bay views! Has everything you need and easy walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing beach and bay views! Has everything you need and easy walk to the beach located?

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

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

16 June 2025

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

Super cute house. Exactly as advertised. Great for families. Easy walk to the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon O.

13 July 2025

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

Absolutely loved this place and look forward to re booking. The house had everything we needed and more for cooking and going to the beach. Mike was very helpful with any questions we had and very responsive. Beach access is a short walk. Surfside Beach Buggy Rental is across the street, cool hangout spot for a few drinks and gift shop up stairs, the food truck also had great breakfast.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin E.

21 June 2025

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

Perfect getaway for the beach.

I dont know where to start, the house was amazing, emaculately clean. The location gives you a nice view of the ocean, both from the deck and the upstairs room. The house is adorned with the coolest decorations which at beach themed. The house has EVERYTHING you need.. and i mean everything.. i will certainly be rebooking this location.. the host was fantastic and accommodating... dont think twice about this spot, just book it and enjoy your beach house!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

2 Aug 2025

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

Best Spot For A Beach Vacation!

We have been coming to Surfside for several years and stayed at several beach houses. This one tops them all. They literally have everything and more. The description is very accurate and Mike sent a message beforehand giving tons of information. The location is great - just a short walk to the beach with a wagon to haul things. They have a golf cart to rent at a great rate that really comes in handy and fun to run down to the ice cream shop. Beds are comfy, water pressure and AC are great. So nice to rent a place for 6 people and they actually have seating for 6 in the living and dining area. The deck is great and so nice to have a gas grill right outside the door. The ice maker and hot and cold filtered water was so nice. Tons of extras like beach towels, chairs, etc. I could keep going but just rent this house, you won't be disappointed. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

20 Mar 2025

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

Great location, great house

We loved this beach house! Very short walk to the beach. The deck with its tiki bar vibe, listening/watching the waves was the best. Plenty of room. The best amenities of any VRBO I’ve stayed at. Great communication with owners. Some really fun things which I won’t ruin the surprise of. We felt very safe. Just a great relaxing place at the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLN Trucking LLC

6 Aug 2024

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

mother of the family

I loved this property, it has everything you need, and the police don't bother you at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

27 July 2023

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

Love love love it

I would stay at this property again. Host and homw was absolutely fantastic.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

23 Dec 2019

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

Serene and peaceful

Great communication, great location, nice amenities

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

10 July 2023

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

Fun Family Getaway

We loved staying at this house! We had everything we needed and then some. The beds were comfortable and the deck was amazing. It was easy to walk to and from the beach. The owner was attentive and was easy to reach. This was a great house for a family getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

23 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Loved the Tiki House! This was our first time to Surfside Beach! We booked the house based on previous reviews and everything was as perfect as we imagined! The house is very unique and has been decorated and managed with love! The are so many details in the house and we felt like we were at a friends house instead of a rental home. The walk to the beach is very short! One of our favorite parts of the house is the deck, it sits up high enough over the other houses to where you can see all around you and take in all the amazing views. We enjoyed staying at the house and getting the grill going more than eating out at one of the local restaurants. Mike was very friendly and helpful in letting us know the details before hand and checked to make sure everything was good once we checked in. I highly recommend the Tiki House and am excited to return in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 July 2023

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

Tiki House is Perfect

Tiki House was super clean and beautifully decorated. The house was well stocked with supplies as well as things for the beach. The Host made us feel very welcome and checked in to make sure everything was going good. Grandparents, kids and grandkids had a great time. Thank you Mike for making it a wonderful get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P., Austin

4 Aug 2023

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

Perfect balance

We loved this property. We’ve been coming to Surfside for 5 years and have stayed on both the public and private side. This is a great location. Walkable, and close enough to see and hear the ocean. It’s on the public side, but far enough from the crowd. House was adorable and well stocked.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa W.

29 May 2023

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

Fantastic location

Considering the property is not beachfront, it was the next best thing. We had everything we needed. The host was absolutely accommodating in every way. Great communications, friendly, responsive, and gracious. There is a golf cart rental across the street so I recommend if there is a need to make a reservation, they book quickly. Nice, quiet neighborhood, with all the comforts of home away from home.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseline L.

13 June 2024

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

Best Beach House Ever!!!!

Let me tell you guys the house is fully equipped. We had everything we needed from an ice maker machine up to a lighter. The house felt cozy and my family and I felt so welcome. Mike is an awesome host. Seriously he's the best. He was very attentive during our stay. He even left a welcome treat for our furbaby. I would recommend this place. 10/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy H.

5 June 2023

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

House had everything and then some!

We had 3 families stay at this house. It was just perfect, all the kids had so much fun and the adults enjoyed all of the amenities. We took advantage of the golf cart rental which was across the street from the house, I highly recommend that. The house was a very short walk to the beach which was perfect since we basically lived at the beach during our stay. Mike was very attentive and answered my ongoing questions very quickly. He had everything that we could possibly need from beach equipment to so many towels to extensive kitchen appliances. We would definitely stay at this home again, so many great memories made!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

27 June 2023

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

The perfect annual beach getaway

Everything about our stay was easy and pleasant from beginning to end. Mike was friendly, helpful, and quick to respond, even before our vacation began. The house was just as beautiful and well equipped as the listing described. The set-up of the rooms and beds was just right for our two families. We had 4 adults three teenagers, and three children, ages 7-9. Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep. There were extra toiletries available in case we forgot anything at home, as well as some first aid supplies, sunscreen, bug spray, and aloe burn gel. The views were amazing, and the walking distance to the beach was just right. We loved not having to load all the kids and gear into the car to drive, and it was wonderful coming home with a mostly sand-free car. The wagon/cart was just right for loading umbrellas, chairs, cooler, and toys for the short walk. The beach was clean and enjoyable, and the waves just the right size and strength for "wave jumping", as my kids like to call it. There were a good number of small shells for "treasure hunting", lots of digging and sand castle building with the toys available at the house, and fun with flying kites that were also there. Nobody was bored! The kitchen was a great size for multi-person meal prep, and there were plenty of dishes for all of us to use. The spice cabinet was well stocked. We enjoyed using the propane grill for a couple of meals, and the breeze on the deck for evening meals was so nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasa W.

15 May 2025

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

Wonderful time at Tiki House

Wow! We had an amazing stay at Tiki House. Mike has truly thought of and provided everything a guest would need. The house was clean and well stocked with supplies. Mike checked on us throughout our stay, as well. We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg C., McKinney, TX

4 Dec 2023

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

Fantastic!!!

I can't say enough good things about this property and our experience staying there. It is SO WELL equipped--all the beach gear you need is there (plus more), every appliance you could imagine, basic spices and seasonings, plus the filtered water system was awesome. It is more like staying in a home than a rental, and the owner was kind, generous, and communicative, treating us more like a guest than a customer. After years of staying in various properties in Surfside, I'll now be disappointed if I have to stay anywhere else!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elana L., Pearland

22 June 2023

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

Perfect getaway

The house is exactly as pictured and so very well equipped. The extras, such as beach towels, burn cream, and scissors made our stay seamless. We loved sitting at the island and visiting in the mornings and evenings. Beautiful place, we will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Canute P.

15 Oct 2022

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

Amazing location and very comfortable beach house

We had a great time at this beach house. There were 3 families with kids and we all had a good time. Beach is walking distance and we used the beach cart to get the various items to the beach. The beach towels and they are plenty, beach toys, beach chairs were all super helpful. The portable speaker was amazing to play music on the beach The house itself was comfortable. We also spent a good time on the deck with barbeque and some family fun All in all a great rental for families

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melvin M.

14 Sept 2022

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

Excellent rental with everything!

Thank you! Yes everything with the house was excellent! We just ended up with a couple of kill joys in neighboring rental. That was out of everyones control and had nothing to do with the house. You and your wife have perfected this process! Definitely would recommend and stay again. -RM

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley R.

11 Sept 2022

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

Amazing!!!!

We absolutely loved the house. Everything was labeled and Alexa was set up to control everything so we weren't searching for light switches. The place was so pretty, well stocked on bedding and towels. We loved everything about it and hope to make it a yearly trip❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

27 Aug 2022

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

Perfect vacay house

Could not have asked for more! This house was so comfortable, clean, well stocked with everything you might need. Felt like home right away. The water filter was a game changer for surfside and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed for the week. Owner was so helpful and responsive and willing to help with any questions we had. Def will be returning asap.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

20 Aug 2022

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

Beach relaxation

I needed a week away from work to just sit on the beach and do absolutely nothing! This beach house made that possible! The house had everything we could think of to relax in the house and at the beach. The distance from the house to the beach was perfect! The view was even better! Really was everything I was needing in my week away, and then some!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

14 Aug 2022

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

Great experience!

We come to surfside every year. If you’re looking for a host that makes things feel like home, look no further!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike Whitson

House was purchased in 2008...then my neighbor burned my house down (he burned his too). Rebuilt it in 2013 and made it just the way we wanted it. We didn't rent it out for the first 8 years we had it but decided it was so much fun that we wanted to share it with others.

Why they chose this property

We decided to make this a "smart house". We have smart locks, AC, speakers and lights. All of which can be controlled by "Alexa" or by the provided tablet. You can have music inside as well as out on the deck...you can have different music in each area or combine them to have the same in both. Most of the lights are also controlled by Alexa...just tell her to turn the lights on or which specific light you want on or off...do you need all of that to have fun at a beach house? Probably not....but it is a lot more fun with it! Plus she can tell you the weather for the day, cooking recipes or where to go eat. We also included a full size refrigerator and full size freezer...plenty of space to store food and drinks. We use the house so we make sure it has everything you need to enjoy the beach. From beach games to a crock pot and ninja blender. We also provide beach chairs, beach umbrella and an outdoor speaker you can take to the beach. It really cuts down on the things you need to bring.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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Bedroom 3

Loft

3 bathrooms

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Denise C.

Denise C.

10/10 Excellent

Brandon O.

Brandon O.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin E.

Perfect getaway for the beach.

Benjamin E.

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Best Spot For A Beach Vacation!

Connie P.

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Great location, great house

Donna B.

10/10 Excellent

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10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Love love love it

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10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

Serene and peaceful

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