The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away!

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A wooden deck with a railing overlooking the ocean at sunset.
A two-story building with a balcony, a sign reading "TipSea Turtle", and a number "115" on the post.
A wooden deck with a white railing, a green wall with a palm print, and a white chair.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in oven.
A living room with a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Surfside Beach, TX
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Swan Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Oh Whale

1 Queen Bed

Sleepy Seahorse

2 Single Bunk Beds

Under the Sea

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Oh Whale en-suite

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Under the Sea En-suite

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Freeport

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Quintana Xeriscape Nature Reserve and Surfside Beach, while Freeport Historical Museum and Brazos Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Surfside Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Swan Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • San Luis Beach - 22 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 49 min drive - 47.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The River - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Belly’s On The Brazos - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away!?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away! on 28 February 2027 start from NZ$733, 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 The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surfside Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Surfside Jetty Park is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great properly for a family trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2026
Thank you for the review. Nice and relaxing; two adjectives that describe a successful beach vacation. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2026
Short and to the point. Dig it. Checking all the boxes in a vacation house. Come see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic trip to the beach. Location was perfect and only steps to the sand. Great house and super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view great accommodations
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Thank you for the compliments and the great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Short and sweet. Thank you for the great review. Happy that your enjoyed the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved the house… It was very nice and clean… The host was very polite as well… I’ll definitely b back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you for the review. I will be sure to let my maid know how well she is doing. We can’t wait to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property walking distance to the beach. Large, clean space had everything we needed! Really enjoyed our time here and hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, fantastic time! The house was clean and had all the necessity. The host were amazing and fast to respond when message. The view was beautiful, the beach was so close and the water was so warm! The outdoor shower was such a great idea by them, hot and cold water! The beds were so comfortable! All in all a great place to stay! Can’t find anything to say negative! Patricia Henley.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Tipsy Turtle was a fantastic place for our family vacation! The owner was incredibly responsive and helped us resolve a couple of small issues (that were actually caused by my family) quickly and graciously.The home is spacious, very clean, and well maintained. It was stocked with everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, and the location was perfect. It truly felt like a home away from home.I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again, and I highly recommend The Tipsy Turtle to anyone looking for a relaxing, family-friendly getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2026
One of my favorite all time reviews! Thank you for the compliments and recognizing the work my family and maid put into the home. Very happy to hear that your family enjoyed your time at the TipSea Turtle. Enjoy the rest of your summer and come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our short stay at the beach. Loved the beach chairs available at the house, free parking, walkable access to the beach, and the outdoor shower to wash off sand - made the trip much easier! Our Host was quick to answer our questions and helped us when we checked in. Everything was clean and tidy. We also enjoyed the porches in the evening and the next morning. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review. I also appreciate you mentioning some of the many amenities that you enjoyed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful. The view was awesome. Just a short walk to the beach and they had everything we needed for the stay. Would highly recommend this wonderful beach house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thank you for the great review. We really strive to treat all our guests in the manner we would like to be treated. We are very pleased that the home provided everything you needed for a rememberable stay. Have a great summer and come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised. Owner was good with communications and responded quickly to questions I had. It was a short walking distance to a bridge that lead directly onto the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Host was very personable!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you for the compliment. It was a pleasure meeting you. The four of you were a fun group. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place at the price point. Host was very responsive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2026
Thank you for the review and recognizing the good value of the stay. Have a great summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the TipSea Turtle. The house has easy access to the beach. We enjoyed sitting on the deck relaxing and talking. Check in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you for your great review. Happy you mentioned how close to the beach the house is and the wave watching on the decks. Have a great summer and I hope you visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!!
7am just steps from the sea turtle
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay,owner is really responsive when needed help,and close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2025
Abraham, Thank you for writing a 5 star review. Happy we were able to accommodate your families’ request. Enhancing your vacation. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and easy access to the beach! The house was very clean and the owners were very helpful! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2025
Jimmy. Thank you for the review and kind words. We really enjoy the short stroll to the beach too. Our goal is to treat our guests as beach house family. Sounds like we met that goal with your family. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was amazing, close to beach and walkable distance to all the restaurants in this small coastal town.The home was well stocked and clean. The rental rates are a great bang for the buck. My communication with the host, Kale was easy and comfortable. Our family of four were extremely comfortable in this home; felt cozy, safe, and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here a few times! It’s great every time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2025
Emily. Thank you for the nice review. We appreciate our return guests and are flattered that you continue to choose the TipSea Turtle.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the nicest play we have stayed in Surfside. Very convenient to the beach, great communication from host, and the place was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2025
Philip, thank you for writing this review and recognizing the work we put into the home. Most after Hurricane Beryl (updated floors and all new bathrooms). The location to the beach is wonderful. In fact I’m writing this drinking coffee and watching the waves. Also, thank you for talking about Sandy’s work. She is the best house cleaner on the island. I hope you come back and stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a reading retreat with friends. House was comfortable for 6 people to relax, enjoy time together. Everywhere was clean beyond my expectations. Owner thought every detail. They have beach chairs, camping chairs, gas grill and cutest swings. Beds were comfortable, there were plenty of towels. Beach access was close enough to hear waves crashing. Besides this, landlord is easy to communicate, fast responding and focus to help not dismissive. Thank you Kale! We will definitely visit this place again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
This is one of my favorite all time reviews. Thank you for pointing out so many positive experiences with your stay. I look forward for the opportunity to host your family again. Have a great summer
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