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**Beach Front** Ramp & Private Walkover with 5 Bdrms *ADA wide doors*

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Beach front with private walkover!
Private walkover to the beach!
Exterior
Fantastic beach front home.  Huge deck with attached private walkover!
Fully stocked gourmet kitchen with convection oven and warming drawer.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Surfside, TX
  • Surfside Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Swan Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

+1
1 Double Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jack and Jill Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

**Beach Front** Ramp & Private Walkover with 5 Bdrms *ADA wide doors*

Making Memories is a newer 5 bedroom 3 bathroom beachfront house that was remodeled in 2020. The house is located right on the beach with a large deck and a private walk over directly off the deck just steps away from the water in Surfside Beach. The stress melts away as you climb the stairs or ramp and hear the sound of the waves! The private beach walkover directly from the front porch we had built, keeps you out of the dunes where rattle snakes have been known to inhabit. It is in the private Velasco Shores Subdivision that is right next to Stahlman. This is a little gem on the island since it’s the only private HOA neighborhood with mostly full time neighbors.

The house has many windows and offers amazing beach views from anywhere in the living area along with beach views in the master bedroom and bedroom #4 (queen with jack/jill bathroom). It has wonderful finishes throughout and is designed with large groups in mind. The house offers 10’ high ceilings throughout with a cathedral ceiling in the living room, dining room, and kitchen area. There is wainscoating in the hallway and 8' high doors throughout the house.

The fully stocked kitchen is a chef’s dream and is designed with entertaining in mind! It has plenty of room to move around, stainless steel appliances, large french door refrigerator, fully stocked, tons of counter and cabinet space, and a large 8’ granite island that seats 5-7 people. The kitchen is open to the dining room and living room area so you can still be part of the group while you cook. There is also a 7 ft farmhouse trestle table with seating for up to 12 people. The living room has a large 70 inch flat screen TV, Blueray/DVD player, stereo with IPod Dock, and games. It is the perfect place to stay while working from home or for home schooling. The house has Comcast High Speed internet on the X1 Xfinity platform which is perfect for multiple computers or devices.

There is a large 10’x40’ covered porch to escape the sun and a 12'x27' uncovered deck to enjoy the beautiful views and sound of the waves. Comfy sectional, teak high table, and 8 Adirondack chairs are on the decks/patio for your relaxation and enjoyment. A private walk over allows easy access from the deck directly to the beach. Under the house there is a shower with hot water for washing the sand off and plenty of parking both on the concrete under the house and in the large driveway. There is a weber gas grill on the deck. Under the house is a picnic table, swing and 2 Adirondack chairs. There is also a ramp that makes it much easier to bring your luggage, coolers, etc. up to the house. The ramp is wheelchair accessible but it is steeper than ADA standards. Guests with wheelchairs have commented that the ramp is accessible for wheelchairs.

The house has five bedrooms with 11 beds which provide plenty of room to spread out. The house comfortably sleeps 16 people. All bedrooms have 32' TVs with access to tons of movies through free Netflix and amazon prime free movies. Bedroom #5 has a king size bed and attached bathroom. This bathroom has a vessel sink & granite countertop and a 4' shower. Bedrooms 3 and 4 both have newer thicker pillow top queen beds which are slightly higher because of the thickness of the mattresses. There is a step stool if needed for the height. These bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom with granite countertop, dual sinks, linen closet, and a shower. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are bunkrooms but also have full size beds so they can be easily used for sleeping adults. Bedroom 2 has a full bed along with 2 sets of twin bunk beds. Bedroom 1 has a newer pillow top full bed and a twin bunk bed. The hallway bathroom has ADA wide door and has bathtub/shower This bathroom is located right across the hall from Bedrooms 1 and 2.

Surfside Beach is about an hour south of Houston. There are endless possibilities for fun regardless of the season. The house is located within the quirky quiet village of Surfside Beach Limits. There is a paved trail for hiking, biking, and golf carts along Bluewater Highway that leads right to town. Making Memories is located in the Velasco Shores private neighborhood which consists of 9 homes. It is a very closely knit community with wonderful neighbors. The neighborhood has mostly full time owner occupied properties, so it is the perfect place for peace and quiet on the beach. It is located across the street from the public crabbing pier and fishing is everywhere. You can fish in the surf, in the bay, off a pier, or deep sea with a charter boat.



Keywords: Beachfront, Front Row

Property manager

Lori

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sand toys/boogie boards, and games are included
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Events

No events allowed
No large parties or events
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee is $195 for 1st dog; $150 each additional
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside only.
Pet fee is per dog. No more than 2 dogs during your stay. If pet is accepted the fee is for thoroughly cleaning the house after pets.
Parking in driveway only, not by septic tanks and sprinkler system. HOA has max of 6 vehicles per driveway, unless prior approval of owner.
No events or parties. No exceptions. Rental agreement must be signed before code is given for beach house access.

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
Note from host: No large parties or events
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 beach. Port of Freeport and Freeport Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Quintana Xeriscape Nature Reserve and Surfside Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas. Jet skiing, windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Surfside, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Swan Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Follets Island Beach - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Port of Freeport - 15 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The River Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lupita's Mexican Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maria's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is **Beach Front** Ramp & Private Walkover with 5 Bdrms *ADA wide doors* 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 **Beach Front** Ramp & Private Walkover with 5 Bdrms *ADA wide doors*?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at **Beach Front** Ramp & Private Walkover with 5 Bdrms *ADA wide doors*?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is **Beach Front** Ramp & Private Walkover with 5 Bdrms *ADA wide doors* located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surfside Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Follets Island Beach is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lori's house was perfect for our week at the beach with our extended family. The ocean views were perfect! The property is conveniently located with easy access to the convenience stores nearby and the walkover to the beach made trips down to the beach with young kids a breeze. When we had any questions the hosts were very responsive and easy to work with. Everyone in our group - ranging from under 2 to 50s - was comfortable and enjoyed all the property had to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JARED T., Magnolia

Place was clean and great location

Very nice place to stay! Great for kids and the bridge to the beach was a great touch
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

everyone enjoyed our stay.

everything was right for an enjoyable week stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cassie R.

Great house and wonderful location!!

My family and I, 6 adults and 4 kids, stayed here for our annual family vacation and we could not have enjoyed our stay more!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Owner is excellent, property is beautiful!

We had an excellent stay, owner was very communicative and made sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable. Beach was beautiful and very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Surfside Home

Making Memories is a very comfortable home with easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Lovely vacation spot!

This home was nicer than we expected and a perfect location for beach access with small children. The owner has provided a kitchen filled with everything you could need. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Amazing Family Vacation

The house was beautiful and fit our family of 16 ranging in age from 3 months to 81 years old. The view of the Gulf was absolutely amazing. Easy access off Blue Water Hwy. Close to everything we needed or wanted. Great relaxing vacation! My family is talking about making it an annual trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

great place to stay!

We really enjoyed our 6 day stay at this house! It was beautiful and comfortable and the owners were very friendly and helpful. Our wedding on the beach was spectacular and we can't think of a better place we could have stayed! It was fully furnished with everything we needed. There was good fishing on the jetty not too far away and a small corner store within walking distance from the house.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Property as fantastic as Owner

The house and location was perfect for our family getaway. The beach is steps away from the house and views are splendid. House was everything described and the perfect size for the 10 of us. Lori was informative and very helpful before, during and after the trip. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trecia W.

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

Family Fun

Loved this house. It was even better than described online. Kitchen very well-equipped, all beds very comfortable with nice linens, high quality TV and service, great outdoor area under house w room for games, awesome deck w comfortable seating overlooking the beach...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

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

Annual Family Vacation

Great house, well stocked, clean, awesome location, right on the beach... everything was pretty much perfect. We did have a problem one night accessing the home but we called Lori and she helped us get in right away. We'd definitely recommend this beach home -- thanks Lori !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Lafayette, La. United States

Beautiful home

Beautiful home with perfect amentities! Private walk right down to the beach that can’t be beat and the owner was very prompt and helpful when reaching out. Wouldn’t change a thing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Rate of 10/10!!! No cons, just pros...

Grrrrreat house and host. Good beach location. Definitely made memories with 6 to 93 year olds. Plan to reccomend and return next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Flynt Family

3 generations, yearly vacation together. Absolutely the best!!!!!!! Making Memories appropriate title for this home. ACTUALLY already planning to return next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Perfection

The house was clean, tidy and not over decorated! Everything we needed was available and then some! Felt very at home here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES B.

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

Great getsway

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julianna S., Henderson, Texas

Amazing

Our family had an amazing time at making memories. The house fit our large family very comfortably. The porch was very large with plenty of seating. If you are looking for a quiet relaxing place to vacation making memories in surf side is the way to go .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

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

Wonderful Beachfront House - Great for Families

This was our fourth annual summer beach vacation in Surfside and second year staying at Making Memories. No doubt one of the best properties in Surfside! The location is fantastic, with a walkway directly from the deck out to the beach and a nice large (partially shaded) deck. Our group was two families with teenagers and kids - the house is not huge, but the high ceilings and layout make it feel nice and comfy, even for larger multi-generational groups. Great host, great communication - we can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

True to the name

My family and I spent a week at this gorgeous home during Christmas making memories. The home is in a great location with amazing sunrises. It is very spacious with great décor. The owner was very responsive and kind. You will not regret renting this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Cypress, TX

Renter

The home was very nice, well-maintained (brand new), and extremely clean! This property offered you everything that you could possibly want during your stay. My family made wonderful memories and looking forward to staying in this house again next sumer!

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN T.

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

Stella was stellar

Absolutely amazing house rite on the beach. Can’t ask for anything nore
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tonya J.

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

Making Memories

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house had plenty of space for our family of 11. It was clean, beds were comfortable, had all the necessities in the kitchen, concrete under the house was a nice break from the beach, and access to the beach was easy. We definitely made some awesome memories. Thanks to the owners for letting us rent your beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Gayle L.

Great location! The house met our needs.

The ocean front property was wonderful! Be prepared for lots of bunk beds. In September 2018, there were tons of mosquitoes due to excessive rain. Bring more than just regular bug spray.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE S., Wichita, KS

We survived Tropical Storm Bill

We enjoyed our week stay even though the weather was pretty overcast due to tropical storm Bill moving in. Our family of 6 adults and 4 kids still enjoyed the beach some everyday ( except for when Bill hit). The owner was kind and checked on us. We liked the house a lot. It is really laid out well. It was very close to conveniences while still being somewhat secluded which we wanted. We would definitely like to stay there again.

About the host

Hosted by Lori

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We love the beach and spending time at the beach is a great opportunity to slow down and connect with family and friends. The beach is amazing in all seasons! We hope you can use our home to create your own memories.

Why they chose this property

We found this subdivision and really fell in love with the spectacular views and large lots. Our house is located at the end of the cul-de-sac with a huge yard for gathering and outdoor games.

What makes this property unique

We looked at many existing homes before deciding on this house. Our search was for something newer with higher end finishes. We were able to find this customized 5 bedroom floor plan which has such a family friendly atmosphere. The large gathering area between the living and dining rooms with the vaulted 16 ft ceilings is our favorite part of the house.

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English