Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Quintana Xeriscape Nature Reserve and Surfside Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
Is Ocean View & Ramp too! 2nd-Row Surfside Beach Home pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ocean View & Ramp too! 2nd-Row Surfside Beach Home?
As of 25 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean View & Ramp too! 2nd-Row Surfside Beach Home on 24 February 2027 start from NZ$931, 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 Ocean View & Ramp too! 2nd-Row Surfside Beach Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ocean View & Ramp too! 2nd-Row Surfside Beach Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ocean View & Ramp too! 2nd-Row Surfside Beach Home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ocean View & Ramp too! 2nd-Row Surfside Beach Home located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Surfside Jetty Park. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Swan Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Absolutely incredible stay for our family of 4 plus 2 dogs. Only advice is bring bug spray!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laura
21 July 2026
July 2026
Great location! Even though it rained a few days, there was enough of activities in the home for the kids. With my sister in a wheelchair she was able to navigate up and down on the ramp, major plus! We will definitely be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2026
Thank you so much for the review! You never can tell when rain is going to rain come to the party, we're just glad that you guys had a good time! Come back and see us!
Amazing location, great accommodations and atmosphere. The beach was great for fishing straight out, and for swimming. Just a short walk up the beach gets better for playing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
good price for location; does not have beach access as close as appears on map - have to walk a distance or drive down to public beachsome things need to be upgraded front BR tub needs replaced; bedroom with 2 beds - mattresses are firm!
Spent two nights at The Porpoise House, had a wonderful time! Our host John was most welcoming, texting us info and in communication if we had any questions or concerns. Simple coded entry, comfy beds, lots of towels and soaps and things. One block from the beach, can see the waves from house, we thoroughly enjoyed the location. Would definitely rent again, quiet neighborhood, all the amenities in the kitchen, two bathrooms. It worked out perfectly for us!
Great location. They’ve done a good job of putting things back together after Hurricane Beryl. Comfortable, relaxing place. Host was very easy to work with. Thank you for a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James
11 August 2025
Great location well kept house
House was in great condition. Clean, smelled good and no musty smell (not always the case in beach rental). Owner John was easy to reach and took care of things well. House is in great location 2nd row from beach. Lots of games and things for kids to play with/watch when not at beach.
We had such a blast on Saturday with the St.Patrick’s Day parade. The house was cozy and very clean. It had everything we needed and the best part was that all the televisions worked which was extremely convenient. The house was a dream and me and my daughter really enjoyed our stay!
Pics are slightly different than the that of the actual interior. Had a pest control issue that we reported to property management and they’re taking care of it. HVAC worked well. Overall stay was good.
We picked this home for our elderly in laws who can walk up stairs so this ramp was very helpful with them. The house is a little dated. The view was beautiful
Perfect for older guest with mobility issues. Ramp was a life saver. Well furnished for comfortable lounging, kitchen well stocked. Deck in front perfect for watching waves, ships inbound, surfers. Ample parking. Loved it. Will return in 25.
We arrived to a clean house with all fans and air conditioners on so the house was very comfortable temperature wise. The house cooled to our satisfaction with the ceiling fans. I enjoyed sitting on the balcony with a book or just listening to the waves in the evenings or at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lilia
6 July 2023
Great home
It was everything we were looking forward to and more. Great location, very convenient. Only thing I would be picky about is the outdoor lights on the floor level. Once it got dark we had to use what we had because it was impossible to see using the outdoor lights. Other than that would definitely stay again.
I would honestly give this property a 4.5, if I could. The only problems that I had were that the check in instructions were incorrect, but when I called guest services, it was quickly resolved. My other issue is that this property needs a larger hot water heater. No one could take a shower without the hot water running out. The property was very clean and we felt that the kitchen was qell stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
8 June 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Quite weathered. Ac units not very good and in much need of a cleaning. Grill falling apart if you care to use it as we did.
Nothing fancy, but clean, affordable, and adequately equipped. Very responsive manager. House stays cool but multiple fans and small air conditioners are noisy. Needs more space to put away clothes; main room has locks on closet and 1/3 of dresser. 2nd room has no dresser and small musty closet filled with supplies. Ramp great; need key to back door to avoid using stairs. Washer/dryer handy. Not recommended to drink the water.
Things I would like to have known prior to renting
Very limited hot water. Also, water quality was poor. A water filter perhaps could have provided better water. The main light over the sink in the main bath did not work and the handyman was unable to fix because part of it was broken. So, I used a lamp
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
Hi Linda, we’re sorry to hear that your stay didn’t fully meet your expectations. Upon inspection after your departure, we noticed that both the washing machine and dishwasher had stopped mid-cycle. If both appliances were running simultaneously while the shower was in use, it’s likely that the hot water supply was depleted, which may have contributed to the inconvenience. Additionally, we want to acknowledge that water quality on the island has been an ongoing challenge, as it has always been a concern for both guests and residents. To help improve this, we’re planning to install a larger water heater along with an inline filter. While the water will still not be suitable for drinking, the filtration may help improve the appearance and overall experience. In light of this, we provide bottled water for our guests and make it clear in our communications that additional water should be brought during your stay, ensuring a more comfortable experience.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Scott S.
19 March 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family Spring Break Trip to the Beach!
Before we arrived, we got a call that the A/C had gone out in the bunk bed bedroom, but they said it would be replaced the next day, which did not happen the whole time we where there.
Thank goodness the weather was cold and we did not need the A/C while we were there. One of the bunk beds did not have clean sheets, an empty water bottle and wash cloth was left in the sheets. The other bunk bed did not have sheets at all. Finally the water heater did not last long while taking showers. With that said, we did have great time and enjoyed the beach house, beach and surrounding area. The family had a great time, despite the weather being cold and windy while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Wanda
6 July 2023
Not Happy
The house was clean. But all the air conditioners in the house quit working and it got up to 81 and we were told it would be after our check out date before they would look at them. The floors around the walls are sagging and unstable. You could sit under the house and see someone above walking through the house. Because the floor would sag under them. Only one of the 3 tvs worked in the house. We had to replace all the lights because they were out.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Shane
12 December 2024
Sub par stay
This stay was subpar! We came in late and no lights on to see! Had to fight with lock boxes to get it open to go inside, but this was not that big of a deal! The big deal was inside! House was poorly stocked with dishes! Worse was the kitchen had crumbs from some kind of food on counter, a piece of cat/dog on floor, and a wrapper from a breakfast sandwich left out from someone’s breakfast that morning! On top of that was the bedrooms! Both had no bedding on! Each had the bed sheets wrapped in tape sitting on bed for US to put on! Unimaginable you would have to guess put on its own bedding! To make that worse was the bed spreads and comforts piled in the corner or at the foot of the bed and they did not look like they were cleaned! TV in living roomed worked but TV in bedroom did not! House had no water filter and water had a pretty strong metal smell! Positives is the ramp was very handy and house was cozy for a cold raining day, as well as had no leaks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2024
Hi Shane, we want every guest to arrive at a home that’s 100% ready, so we take cleanliness and guest feedback seriously. After sharing your concerns with the homeowner, they’d like to offer the following:
- The lockbox issue was caused by low batteries, and while there was initial confusion locating the property, I’m glad we resolved this quickly.
- Since your stay, we've made the decision to partner with a new cleaning team to ensure beds are always made and no details are missed going forward. I’ll also check the TV in the bedroom to address any issues.
- The home uses the island’s well system, which can carry a metallic smell and isn’t intended for drinking. Bottled water is typically provided, and I’ll ensure this continues.
- I’m planning a personal visit after the holidays to confirm everything meets our standards to ensure future guests do not share the same experience.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention so we can improve for future guests!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Lisa
20 June 2025
Great Access with Ramp!
We had a great stay. Two Grandmothers with grandchildren 8-9 years old and a small pup. A few friends and family came out for the day. -The house was charming and very clean with three (2nd row) views of the ocean waves! ❤️- The new ACUnits were great! ❤️ -Very close to beach in backyard, however, rocks are along Beach Drive in back and it was High Tide. We entered onto beach by driving to the end of Beach Drive and Texas. It was safe and had a big beach for kids swimming and playing, and crab catching as sun went down. Lots of fun! ❤️-The kitchen is beautiful and new! A few more bowls would be nice. Only one.❤️-The rooms were nice with great tvs. ❤️-Baths big and accommodating but a little remodeling still needed. -It rained hard with lighting one evening. There is no awning over door with code box which was very hard to enter code on a wet entry box with lighting and getting soaking wet. That should be remedy for safety reasons. 😔-The dinning room window would not shut completely on one corner with a hole and rattled loud in strong winds. 😞-The house has only a very limited amount of bedding, pillows very very thin, no extra linens, one blanket and no pillows for pull out sofa bed. That was not accommodating!😞We would rent again if the few things were fixed! Again the ramp was awesome for carrying items in and out especially with a wagon! A few friends had walking issues and it was wonderful for them! ❤️
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Hi Lisa, we want our guests to arrive at a vacation home that is 100% ready for their stay, so we take feedback like yours seriously! We followed up with the homeowner after reading your review, and they wanted to share the following:
- The kitchen was recently updated and includes a full dishware set, including several bowls—but we’ll double-check with our cleaner to make sure they’re all accounted for.
- The home is fully stocked with linens, pillows, and blankets. The cleaner will confirm that these are clearly placed and that extras are accessible in the closet for future guests.
- We're looking into weatherproofing options around the entry to help improve usability and comfort during rainy conditions.
- We're also aware of the window concern and will be repairing the faulty latch so it can close properly and quietly during storms.
Thanks again, and we hope that you keep us in mind for your future travels!