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Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Amazing Views

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to Blue Marlin by BeachBox
Picture yourself here, your vacation dream come true
This is the main living room area of the home
Another angle of the living room
Enjoy s`mores & laughter by the crackling fire pit

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10138 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Surfside, TX
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Freeport
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Amazing Views

Create unforgettable memories at Blue Marlin, your perfect beach getaway! This spacious canal-front home boasts 3 bedrooms 1 common area with two sleeper sofas and 2 bathrooms, offering ample room for families and groups to relax and unwind. Just a short 4-minute drive to the surf, Blue Marlin allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds: beach days and tranquil evenings spent on the waterfront. What better place to make memories!

● WINTER TEXAN RATE: Escape to the Texas Gulf Coast this winter! Ask about our reduced monthly rates October 1 - March 1.

● Location: Surfside Beach community of Freeport, Texas

● Beach Access: Less than a 4-minute drive to Surfside Beach.

● WIFI/Cable: We provide free high-speed WIFI and Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own streaming service apps.

● Pet Policy: 3 pets are allowed with a $25 fee per pet. Please keep pets off furniture, clean up after them outside, and crate them if left alone indoors.

● Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 12 guests must be approved prior to booking.

● Parking: There is room for 6 cars in the driveway.

Inside the main floor, you`ll find a light-filled living area that seamlessly connects with the dining room and kitchen, perfect for spending quality time together. Three comfortable bedrooms complete this level, offering a king-size bed for a luxurious retreat, a queen-size bed for restful nights, and another room with a queen-size bed and a full-over-full bunk bed, ideal for families.

Head downstairs to discover a haven of entertainment! This expansive space features a living area with a big-screen TV, perfect for movie nights. Feeling playful? Challenge your friends and family to classic arcade games or a foosball match. Two full-over-full bunk bed sets provide additional sleeping options for larger groups.

Unwind and soak up the sunshine on the expansive front porch, offering a delightful spot for al fresco dining or catching some rays. Step outside downstairs and discover a true backyard oasis! Enjoy a cookout with the provided BBQ pit, have fun with yard games, relax on the swinging bench, or gather around the firepit for cozy evenings alongside the serene canal.

Blue Marlin awaits to create your dream beach escape. Book your stay today and start planning unforgettable memories!

● Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee.

● Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.

● Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.

We are unable to price match any rates found on other booking platforms.

House Rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 12 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- No jumping or diving into the canal. Children must be supervised at all times.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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 (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property. - One-night stays must be approved. - Groups larger than 12 need to be approved. We do not allow parties. -

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Quintana Xeriscape Nature Reserve and Swan Lake, while Freeport Historical Museum and Brazos Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider 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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Surfside, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Follets Island Beach - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 11 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Port of Freeport - 11 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪American Rice - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mi Ranchito - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sharkies on the Beach Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Amazing Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Amazing Views?

As of 31 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Amazing Views on 3 November 2025 start from NZ$395.66, 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.

What time is check-in at Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Amazing Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Amazing Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Amazing Views located?

This family-friendly Surfside Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Swan Lake, Surfside Beach and Surfside Jetty Park. Follets Island Beach and Fresh Water Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 74 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesus S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ray T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely beautiful. Everything was very clean, & I absolutely loved the downstairs gameroom. There were a couple softspots in the floor upstairs to look out for; and if i could make 1 improvements itwould be more lighting outside on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Quiet. Peaceful. Relaxing. The property was clean, comfortable and decorated very cute; very well equipped. AC worked very well. Short walk to the beach; short drive to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca N.

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

Great place

It was a great place. We enjoyed our short getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Cozy canal stay

Clean and cozy. Downstairs arcade room had plenty of large arcade games plus a huge tv and loads of couches to lounge on. Upstairs had a kitchen to cook in. Great spot for dropping a line.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property was in the perfect location for us to dock our boat for the week during Red Snapper season. The property was clean and perfect for our needs. The downstairs has arcades which the kids enjoyed. Comfortably sleeps 12 people as indicated with plenty of parking. Will definitely book this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes T.

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

Perfect spot

Close to the beach, and was a fun place to get together!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ronnie C.

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

Fishing

Enjoyed our stay. The fishing was good and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My teen boys loved being able to step right outside and fish from the back door! It was absolutely perfect with plenty of space! The downstairs gaming area was great, especially having the extra bathroom. It was clean and up-to-date!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Great winter connection

This wasn’t a typical beach stay. We needed space for 3 separate families for 2 nights. This was a great option and great stay. Some issues at the beginning, but all recovered from as soon as possible. Would be nice if closer to ocean in the summer. But still would be great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Graduation Celebration

I stayed at this property to celebrate my God-son’s graduation. The place was perfect. We had such a delightful stay. The rooms were fitting for the amount of people that stayed and the outside setting was perfect for the company we had for the dinner. We cooked and ate and had a wonderful time with the beach just footsteps away. We loved it and we will definately celebrate other events here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Great Property

Amazing decor’, great layout, fun games for kids of any age. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sharla M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The subfloor had been damaged, and had been patched by nailing boards all over the floor and then nailing rugs down to cover the issue. Had 67 yr old grandmother sprained her ankle when floor broke through beyond the patch job. Bedrooms upstairs and 2nd bathroom downstairs which was very inconvenient, and not told before rental. House had not been professionally cleaned. Mold downstairs in game room, leaking AC that was not addressed damaging wall, floor and couch. Property management was HORRIBLE handling issues, dishwasher not attached, and fell out of the cabinet (fixed on the last night, and the repairman stated the floors needed to be taken out and was dangerous), floors continued to break through the longer we stayed, AC was not even checked and they were told it was causing damage to the property. This house should never had been rented. They couldn't find a relocation on the first day we were there. I found one that was in our price range, but they only offered me 200. I didn't have another 1000 to relocate. I feel I deserve a full refund. I would remove this property from the VRBO site. I have numerous videos of the flooring, but they couldn't be uploaded. On a good note: the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was well equipped with the exception of 2 rolls of paper towels for 5 people for 5 days. I intend to report this house to the City to have it inspected for safe occupancy. It will fail. I am going to suggest they inspect all Beach Box houses
Sprained ankle
Shims for repair
House separating from structure
support beam broken
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa R.

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

Spring break vacay

We had an amazing time here! The house was very clean & have everything to make cooking easier!! The game room was so fun & all the machines work. Overall we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanne B.

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

April vacation

Great location! Very clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Great Stay!

My family and I had a great experience. The beach house was in a great location, about 5 minutes away from surf side beach. The game room was a hit not only with the kids but also the adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

allen k.

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

Excellent stay!

The house was wonderful! Had everything you could ever need! Rooms and bathroom were nice ! Game room was an added bonus! So much fun. We brought our boat and it was such a breeze docking at the house! Would recommend to anyone and will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Great family get away

We came here for a family get together for the holidays with all of my adult siblings. This place would also be great for younger people because of the video games and fire pit! The kitchen was well stocked, had everything we needed! Don't forget your mosquito spray!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W., Cypress, Texas

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

Thanksgiving Get Away

My husband and I rented the Blue Marlin Beach Box for a mini vacation with the family over Thanksgiving week. We had a wonderful time with a camp fire every night and lots of games to enjoy. Do remember you are on the coast and there will be mosquitos. We took care of the problem with citronella candles, a fogger and Deep Woods Off which kept them away. Great place for a family vacation. I would recommend you to bring bath towels, they are supplied but not many and very thin. Would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Byron F.

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

You get what you pay for

This was perfect for what I needed. The price was great. The bed was comfortable. It was quiet. The waterfront was peaceful. For the price I’d do it again! There is a downside for a low price. There are weak spots in the floor that could be a tripping hazard if one is not careful. The coffee pot had grounds left in the basket and I had to find a broom to sweep the floor after I arrived I left a pillow behind and was told they could not find it which is remarkable since it had a green case and all the others were white. Regardless, I would stay again if I’m the area. The benefits out way any of the inconviences.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Discrepancies

The floor plan was not accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy A.

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

October beach trip

We went for bit more expensive rental because of amenities. Check in was easy but would like to just have code to doors instead of key to not lose. Downstairs is not mad for tall people if you are over 6ft tall will be ducking in downstairs area and shower do not try. Should put this in description of property. Has arcade games which only got 1 to work whule there and tv remote was not working so replaced batteries. Dock area is pretty dangerous since being repaired but assume it will be fixed. Fishing was pretty good. Mosquitoes Mosquitoes everywhere. Bring spray high deet. Nothing owners can do but wanted to warn you. Upstairs had a smell of sewage but went away a day or two then came back do of leaving. I will do better research on my part prior to paying more for amenities was not able to use. Overall good response from manager and place was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Skyler L.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Home FALLING APART and has RATS

Never had a bad experience until now.Every day was a new problem with the home. First day check in, no key was given to us because cleaning lady was still there "cleaning", claiming she was there all day. Yet downstairs was still dirty, showers were dirty with hair and dirt, floors were unswept, there was RAT POOP in kitchen drawers. They advertised a fourth bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds, it was nonexistent, instead we had couch beds - very uncomfortable. We had people sleeping scrunched up in beds. Home owner LIED. 2nd day, water was pouring from a light in the downstairs ceiling, we had to keep a bucket in the middle of the floor because it made a huge water mess. Then we couldn't use the downstairs bathroom because there was a really harsh sulfur smell when the water was run, leaving 16 people to use 1 bathroom/shower. A RAT got into our CLOSED bagels on the counter - absolutely disgusting. We had to throw away food / couldn't trust food being in closed bags/containers on the counters.Owner sent us a list of items that were supposed to be stocked in the home, yet weren't, so we had to buy extras. 3 of the beds did NOT have pillows or blankets for our first 2 nights. 5th day, water was blowing from a pipe on the side of the house for SEVERAL hours, beginning at 5:30 am - 2pm when maintenance finally showed up. By this time, our water pressure was nonexistent and we couldn't shower, wash dishes, barely had a trickle of water to wash hands. AC upstairs does not cool well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay in Surfside over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

G

Every thing was perfect no complaints
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by BeachBox Vacation Rentals

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Welcome to BeachBox Vacation Rentals! We're your go-to for unforgettable vacations on the Texas Gulf Coast with rental homes in Galveston, Kemah, Surfside, Crystal Beach and Lake Livingston. From historic downtown lofts to 8-bedroom waterfront retreats, we've got the perfect homebase for your crew. And leave the worries at home— every property is professionally cleaned before you arrive, and our friendly guest services team is always here to help if you need anything at all.

So, pack your bags, grab your sunscreen, and get ready to make amazing memories on the Texas coast with BeachBox! We can't wait to host you!

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