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Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5560 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Surfside Beach, TX
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Freeport

When you stay at this vacation home in Surfside Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Surfside Jetty Park. .This beach vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Swan Lake and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Fresh Water Lake.

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Swan Lake - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sea Isle Beach - 28 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Jamaica Beach - 36 min drive - 30.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪On The River - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪American Rice - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Belly’s On The Brazos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!!


This updated beach home has everything you need to enjoy your getaway at the beach. Sit and relax whilst enjoying ocean views from our partially shaded deck.

With just a few steps to the pedestrian beach this home is ideal for small families and fisherman alike. The Surfside Jetty Park is a short walk away with its half a mile long jetty for fishing, walking, or just watching the large ships go by in the channel, sometimes you see dolphins playing right at the end of the jetty. There's also a small playground, splash pad, nature trails and much more located close by.

Surf Rider is a cozy updated 2 bedrooms, 1 bath home with central heat and air and a stacked washer and dryer. Main bedroom has a comfy Queen Bed (new May 2024) , 2nd bedroom has two Twin Beds. Sleeper sofa in the living room (new may 2024) Sleeps 5 (max 4 adults)

Bed linens and bath towels are provided. A modern kitchen, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and fully stocked with everything you need to make delicious meals to be enjoyed at the dining table

Pets welcome with prior approval and paid pet fee

Come and an enjoy a slower paced life, relax and enjoy our little bit of paradise at the beach!


SS Hotel tax #10185


Please Note:

Pets allowed (2 Small dogs or 1 medium, No puppies , must be potty trained ) with a paid pet fee $100. No dogs on furniture, linens etc. or left home alone unless crated. We provide one small crate. No cats allowed

Maximum, occupancy is 5 including children.

No day guests unless have prior approval

Please note surfside city water is not drinkable/ or good to cook with. We do have a reverse osmosis unit under the sink which provides drinking water and there is a whole house filter so it is ok to bathe and wash teeth/ clothes with. We also advise bringing your own too

Due to being so close the Gulf/beach the area can change due to high tides ie. more sand on and around our property or on the road. Sometimes sea glass etc can be brought up by the tide, please take care.

Hurricane/storm Policy - We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you against the unexpected including Hurricane/storms and COVID and any other unforeseen circumstances, no refund will be issues outside of our cancellation policy. Sorry, No date changes

We are located near the Gulf in Texas which can be very humid. Bugs are to be expected (mosquitoes, ants and palmetto bugs) even though we do spray our home regularly.

Property has a Security camera that covers the drive only and records with moved .

No Third-Party bookings, person booking need to be staying for the duration of the stay
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, surfing/body boarding nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 560 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take trash out to Blue trash can
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No pets on furniture/ linen. Not left home alone unless crated. Small crate provided. Pet fee $100 for 2 per stay Do not use a BBQ:/fire pit on deck
** No Parties or group get togethers .You will be asked to leave/loose deposit ** All guests staying at the property must be on the reservation.
Extra deep cleaning fee will be charged if smoking. Keep doors closed to prevent bugs/ heat in the home. No Rvs per city ordinance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: 1 large or 2 small/med. No puppies. No other pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Max 5 people incl day visitors/ children

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
Note from host: Max 5 people incl day visitors/ children
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Outstanding location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable with good beach views and easy walk down to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very nice. The house was fantastic. We loved everything about the house and our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steps to the water and beautiful views. Clean and stocked well with all you need fir a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean, host was very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andie o.

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

Direct beach access was fantastic!

Great stay for our family,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great view of the ocean and the tankers coming in and out of port.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Stay

Great little house steps away from the beach! Had everything we needed for our stay. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband & I had a wonderful time at this property in Surfside. We loved the private beach area & the peace & quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danelle W.

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

Great Location

Great house, great location, great communication. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful and accommodating making check in a breeze. The house was perfect for us and our dog, it was properly stocked with all the necessities. We loved being only footsteps to the beach. Overall we had a wonderful time and we look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Amazing

Everything from the hosts to the house right on the beach was perfect!!
Stayed 25 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

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

Peefect stay

Wonderful place and walking distance to the beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Best quick getaway spot

Wonderful stay! Great location and recommend to any beach lover! Kat is a great host and very much available if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Perfect getaway

Perfect getaway right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Nice beach house

A NICE BEACH STAY
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

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

Surf Rider Stay

We had a wonderfully time, and really enjoyed the Property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Great spot, cozy house.

Owner is friendly, location is great, enjoyed our getaway, would consider returning...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ishaq

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, walk to the beach, parking spaces, less crowd on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

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

Perfect family spot

Great location and view of the pedestrian beach. The house was cute and clean. Our family of four enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Nice stay on the beach

Overall the place was nice, clean and the whole process was really easy. We really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Cute beach house

Close enough to the water that our baby could nap while the bigger kids played. Very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

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

Great 2 night stay

Perfect option for a couple night stay! All expectations met, and easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Short little stay

The property was just as advertised we had great beach views and this particuar week the beach was almost deserted..it was an awesome stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023