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Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas

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Soak up the sun on the deck
Outdoor dining
sunrise meditation
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Freeport, TX
  • Surfside Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port of Freeport
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lake Jackson, TX (LJN-Brazoria County)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Captains Quarters

1 King Bed

First Mate

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Captains Quarters

Toilet · Shower only

The Crew

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas

The Enchanted Shell is an OCEAN FRONT property located in Middle Beach of beautiful Surfside Texas, providing a comfortable and soothing holiday for either an adult get away or a family oriented vacation.

You can choose to relax on the beach and enjoy a cocktail, swim in the beautiful gulf ocean or watch the best sunset on the gulf coast.

You'll find awesome surf fishing, beach combing, shelling, and swimming. If you prefer to just relax, grab a lounge chair and kick back on the beach.

Use the provided hammock, swing chairs, and custom adironack chairs to relax with your choice of a get-away book on the over-sized deck (800 Sq. ft), or just watch the incoming/outgoing ships through the jetty.

Off the deck is the newly renovated private boardwalk for easy access to the beach and a nice stroll at dusk.

Everything to make your vacation memorable is waiting for you!

The charcoal grill (on the deck) will ensure you don't miss any of the views while cooking for your family and serving on the large picnic table (seats 8).

The key may not be in the conch shell.... but you can come on in! Swing open the deck gates and get a view of the end of the world.

Surfside Reg: 10015

Property manager

Kent J. Black

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
At discretion of owner - tenant must disclose
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside (of course)
Keep doors closed during heated summer months
any pet must be approved by the owner prior to booking

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Freeport, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Port of Freeport - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Quintana Beach - 20 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The River Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lupita's Mexican Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Maria's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas located?

Situated on 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).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Beachhouse

Great place...great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Beautiful place

It was an amazing experience staying here and the view was to die for and it was beautiful waking up to beautiful beach views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Labor birthday weekend getaway

Had everything we needed plus more!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

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

Perfect Getaway

This was the perfect spot for our family to get together. The house had everything we needed for a relaxing time at the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi A.

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

Perfect beach vacation

We loved our time at this house. It was easy and relaxing. I recommend this house for your trip. Our kids had a great time !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William A., Houston, TX

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

Great weekend at the beach!

Fantastic location - great house - and very helpful and responsive host! Our second time back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Bernardo M.

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

Fantastic View of Gulf of Mexico

Great location, view of GoM, amenities. Enjoyed our stay at Surfside with the family. Thanks, BAM
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Beautiful beach view!

This house was perfect for my family. We had a wonderful stayed. Had everything we needed. And the beach view was beautiful! Easy access to and from the beach. We will definitely be renting again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Great beach getaway

The house has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing time on a nice, clean beach. Close to good restaurants, but easy to cook your own meals. Plenty of comfy beds. Games and books for indoor fun. Great big covered porch looking out to the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darin F., Fort Worth, TX

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

Great location!

The house was charming and comfortable. The patio was awesome. We enjoyed every minute of it. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Chad B.

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

Review

Great location. Owner was easily accessible. The house needs a little TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay O.

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

Best relaxing time!

We love this house in his State many times, it has a great view of the beach and the best deck you could possibly ask for. Great hp from Kent and just all around wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricky R.

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our 4 days very much at the Enchanted Shell beach house! Holly and Kent the owners are wonderful and so easy to deal with. This place is all about location, location, location! The huge deck overlooking the ocean and beach were our favorite! Such easy beach access, right there, just feet away. What a wonderful time we had!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aliamna J., Austin

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

Beautiful

the best view, beautiful house. It is the second year that I visit this property, the view of the beach is lovely. to spend a good family weekend. I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Birthday Celebration

I would definitely recommend this wonderful beach house. The location on the beach was perfect. We never could figure out how to use the AC though. We would leave for the day and come back and the temperature in the house would be 90 degrees and take hours to cool off. Other than that we had a fantastic time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

William A., Houston, TX

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

Surfside Surprise

After a few trips to Galveston, and noticing the brown, silty water - what an amazing thrill to see clear blue/green water from our beachfront deck attached to a wonderfully, comfortable house. Our spoiled jersey shore friend visitors were hesitant to leave their beach for Texas - boy did this place change their minds - and ours! A great, comfortable house - great and extremely responsive homeowner - amazing deck - and amazing location made for an unimaginably great weekend - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Mary R.

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

Location is great! Short distance to beach.

This property could be nice and probably once was but it has been neglected. It needs a lot of work on the outside and the inside. The grass was not mowed like the properties on either side which made the mosquitoes horrible. I feel like with the amount of money we paid it could have been a lot nicer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Lynne Z.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Needed to be cleaner

It wasn't as clean as it should have been. Coffeepot was very nasty we had to go buy one. And we saw a mouse ro a rat
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

GARY W J., Canyon Lake

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Weather was horrible

Rained 2 of 4 days. Cloudy most of the day. Beach was very crowded on weekend when it was not raining. Our guests decided not to come down because of the weather. The house is showing age. The door to the deck leaked during the heavy rain and wind. Doors were hard to open and close.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Alicia D.

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

Enchanted Shell

We had a great time and the place was roomy enough for 2 families - total 6 people with room for more. Minor updates could be made to make it more aesthetic. A/c vent screens could be painted or replaced and rusty hinges on gates could be updated. The under the deck swing was broke. It looked like someone had tried to tape it up instead of replacing or retrying the rope to the hanger. But the LOCATION could not be beat, and having the boardwalk straight to the beach was so convenient. A lot of bang for the $ with this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Crystal C.

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

For the price, not a bad place to stay

There are a few minor things that need immediate attention. The main bathroom tub drains very slowly. In a 5 minute shower it was at the top of my ankles. The sink in the main bathroom trickles when you turn it on, even with hot and cold water on at the same time. There is one board on tue back deck that needs to he screwed down. It is right in front of the gate and is a trip hazard. The house could use several updates but I live in an old house so it reqlly didn't bother me, for some it might. I look at it like this, I eat and sleep in the house thats about it. I am there for the heach. The access to the beach is very easy and convenient. The owner communicated well and was even pretty relaxed on us checking in a little early as we arrived a little ahead of schedule. As far as the cleanliness of the house I will say that it could use a good deep cleaning. The things you expect to be clean were but all of the out of the way areas were dusty and looked like the cleaning crew just never touches. Overall we were happy witu our stay though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathy E.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

We were very disappointed in the house, considering what we paid to stay. It was a little unsettling to pull up and see a support beam with a major crack in it being held together by a 1x4. The master shower floor looked like it hadn't been cleaned in awhile, the back door handle is rusting and it cut my hand as well as my husband's. There are rusty nails sticking up out of the deck that we had to hammer down so no one else got cut. The margarita machine had mold growing in it, and most of the utensils in the drawers were dirty. As well as pans that were under the stove. One of the stove burners doesn't work, the coffee pot was caked in burnt grounds and I had to hand wash dishes the whole time because the dishwasher is in bad shape. When we got there the key box was wide open. Anyone could have been waiting for us inside. I did learn upon leaving that it is impossible to close all the way. The pictures/listing of the this house need a major update. I did get a small refund but only after the owner suggested I not say anything on social media.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Jennifer L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice View Needs More Lighting

The property is in a good location. I did not have check in information such as Wi-Fi info. Or answers to my questions until the second day. I sent message about the hot water not working, and I went and bought lights to use outside as the plain little porch light was not enough to notice and there is no lighting on the stairs which made it challenging. The lower area under the house had one light that kept turning off while we're were trying to grill and unload. There were ants inside that got into everything I had bought for weekend.. There were a few dead roaches the kids pointed out in the living room. I messaged about the dishwasher just kept running still have not received a response about that and I checked out 3 days ago. There is a strong musty smell in the kitchen from a water leak I would guess. Also no response to the hot water issue... I would not rent from this person again. I sent a beachhouse twice a year generally and like to try out new spots... I have never had communication issues like this from any other rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Ocean view

Great property and location. Unobstructed view and access to the beach. House was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valinda B.

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

Thanksgiving at the beach

We had a wonderful stay. The house was well-equipping and comfortable and the view can’t be beat. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kent J. Black

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As Native Texans, we have always enjoyed the Gulf Coast, and are blessed to be able to share our little get away with others.

Why they chose this property

One glance at the ocean front view (during the winter) sold me on this property, and I knew I had to have it. Now that we have the large deck addition (with table, grill, hammock, chairs, etc.) - it is so exciting to experience the continuing natural changes of the Gulf Coast.

What makes this property unique

This property provides a get away when the beach is crowded (summer months) and absolute serenity during winter or off seasons times. I enjoy seeing the crowds change, nature adapt, and overall nature at its finest.

Languages:

English
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