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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Beach view

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Washer

Explore the area

Freeport, TX

Surfside Beach3 min walk
Surfside Jetty Park5 min drive
Port of Freeport13 min drive
Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)96 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The house was well furnished and comfortable. Definitely would rent again.

Jonathan B.

Aug 8, 2022

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunkroom

4 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Second

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Fun in the Sun at Surfside Beach.

The Beach Bothy is a charming Surfside Beach rental just a short walk from the beach. Two decks, three bedrooms, two baths. Rental includes gas grill, beach chairs and surfboard. Perfect for girls' weekends, two families or bird watching.

Artsy, mid-century décor. Fully stocked kitchen, regular coffee maker and a Keurig. Two decks. From the front one you can just see the waves of the Gulf and the back deck has a view of the Inter-coastal Waterway and great sunsets.

Guest access
Whole house. The master bedroom has a king and one twin bed. One bedroom has a queen and a twin, and the third bedroom has two sets of bunk beds with extra twin mattresses . The living room has a single futon. Propane gas grill available.

Other things to note
Everyone asks the definition of "bothy". It is a Gaelic word that means a small cottage, especially one for communal use in remote areas. Bothies are particularly common in the Scottish Highlands and are used by hikers. Everyone treats the cottage as if were their own and helps keep up the repair; often leaving something for the next guests. My friends have helped me furnish our Surfside bothy and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Please treat it as if it were your own home. Also note that the Surfside tap water is not drinkable, bottled water is provided..
You must be 25 to rent.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

Surfside Beach Vacation Rental | 3BR | 3BA | Steps Required for Access

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Small dogs under 40 pounds are allowedl

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Freeport

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is near 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 Surfside Beach and Quintana Xeriscape Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas.

Freeport, TX

What's nearby

Surfside Beach - 3 min walk
Surfside Jetty Park - 5 min drive
Port of Freeport - 13 min drive
Quintana Beach County Park - 20 min drive
Quintana Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sweet T's Diner - ‬12 min drive
‪On The River Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Lupita's Mexican Bakery - ‬11 min drive
‪Sharkies On The Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun in the Sun at Surfside Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fun in the Sun at Surfside Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun in the Sun at Surfside Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fun in the Sun at Surfside Beach. located?

This family-friendly Surfside Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Swan Lake and Surfside Beach. Fresh Water Lake and Surfside Jetty Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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8/10 Good

Vishwanath S.

27 May 2024

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

Summer beach fun

We spent a weekend at this property with my spouse, 3 kids and grandma. We loved the location of the property. It is literally right next to the beach! The house was spacious for our family of 6 and the kitchen was well equipped. There were a few minor issues such as a few lights being out, the foot pedal on the kitchen trash can not working and the microwave being a bit unreliable. However these did not significantly impair our experience and we had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

8 Aug 2022

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

Great location!

The house was well furnished and comfortable. Definitely would rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Flagstaff, AZ

11 June 2022

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

Classic Family Summer Beach Stay

We have a wonderful stay at the adorable Beach Bothy. One block from the beach & the wagon made going to and from with kiddie stuff easy. The front porch was my favorite. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Amy and Philip T.

24 Aug 2021

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

Convenient and Homey

The Beach Bothy was a perfect place to stay for the best Surfside Beach experience ever! The host provided a wagon and two boogie boards to use at the beach. It only took a few minutes to walk to the beach. It was so convenient to be able to go back and forth to the beach so effortlessly. There was a hose to use for rinsing off sand before going up to the house. Inside the house we found that we had all of the comforts of home, including tissues, paper towels, Culligan water, dishes, plenty of towels and washcloths, and complimentary soap and shampoo. And there's a washer and dryer with Tide pods provided for laundry. The floors were clean and the linens were nice on the beds. We slept well and the house A/C works great. My husband even found a book to read in one of the bedrooms that he said was a great book ("The Ocean at the End of the Lane" by Neil Gaiman). It's worth mentioning that the water in Surfside is yellow. It took a day to get used to the smell of the local water and to be ready to take a shower in it. The host provides Culligan drinking water. We do hope to stay at the Bothy again because we had the best beach vacation ever there. Our only disappointment was that the showers and tubs were not clean by hotel standards and the surfaces of the side tables and the kitchen countertops were dusty. We spent the first hour scrubbing the tubs with cleaner we brought. There was a soap bar from a previous guest still in the shower and soap scum on the shower walls. But Clorox cleanup and elbow grease went a long way to clean it up. The main bath tub drains so slowly that we ended up using only the master bath. The amazing experience we had there was so worth the extra time cleaning up the tubs a bit when we arrived. The floors, furniture, and linens were stellar. Overall this was a great place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

George F.

13 Aug 2021

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

Great time had for all

We all had a fantastic stay, it was hard to leave. Plan on coming back already, thanks for everything, great communication and fast actions.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa R., San Antonio

2 Aug 2021

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

Nice house

This was the first time that my family and I had been to Surfside beach. In the past, we've gone to Port Aransas or Mustang Island. It's a nice little community. The beach is relatively clean, and the waves didn't seem as strong as Port Aransas. My family and I had a nice time in the house and it's in a good location. We had a couple of minor glitches in the house, but nothing we couldn't get over. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina J., Laneville

2 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful home

Great location right across road from beach beautiful home plenty of room there was 6 of us all adults

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

18 July 2021

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

Family Vacation

We were very happy with our stay. The house was beautiful inside and very well taken care of. It was just a short walk to the beach which was very nice. Communication with the owner was excellent also. Thank you for allowing us to use your property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

16 May 2021

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

Awesome house!

We had 8 people and everyone was happy with the rooms and the short walk to the beach!

10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

29 Nov 2020

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

Thanksgiving Break

Owner was amazing and property was terrific. There was food left in the fridge from previous guests. I wasn't expecting that after staying in other aces. No complaints tho it was terrific

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shondra P.

14 Sept 2020

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

Relaxing

The house felt like home and had everything we needed. Donna was responsive about any questions I had. Great place!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

24 Aug 2020

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

Real cute

Had an awesome time in this beach house. Walking distance to the beach, go early and set up your stuff. Very clean. We had 9 people and had plenty of room. We will be back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sonja S.

5 Aug 2020

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

Cozy home

Nice place to stay, plenty of room, they had everything we could possibly need. It was a short walk to the beach. Only a couple small negative things we experienced was the amount of mosquitoes around the property, ( I know that really can’t be helped, but would have been nice to enjoy the lovely patio) and the advertisement of a surfboard for our use. There was not a real surfboard. Normally not a big deal, but we picked this listing because of it. Overall it was a really nice house and location. Donna the owner was very responsive to any questions we had.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Julie S.

1 Aug 2020

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

Cute place!

We loved how cute the place was. Kids enjoyed all the fun things, patio was cozy, close to the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

25 July 2020

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

Wonderful stay at a family home!

Feels like you are staying at a family member's house! It's homey, quiant and well stocked. Loved the short walk to the beach. Quiet town, great place to unwind in a relaxing setting. Thanks Donna, for being responsive...we had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

CALLIE C.

23 July 2020

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

Daughters 16th fiesta

We just checked out from property & everyone loved it!! Way better than the pictures online! Def will recommend this property to others :) my daughter and niece really enjoyed themselves this wknd for their 16th birthdays & such a short walk to beach.

8/10 Good

Jenny B.

8 June 2020

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

Perfect Beach Get-away

I highly recommend this property. The beach rental is cozy and I loved the beachy decor. The home was very clean and well stocked. You can walk to the beach but I recommend you purchase a beach permit so you can park on the beach so you don't have to haul your stuff. The only complaint is there are no steak knives (so bring your own if you're going to grill) and the 2nd bathroom shower water pressure is low. The water pressure in the master bathroom is great. I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

25 May 2020

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

Get away weekend

The house was really nice my family enjoyed it big enough for everyone! Close to the beach also

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

About the host

Your host

Live in Houston but love to visit Surfside.

Why they chose this property

As soon as I go over the bridge and see the waters of the Gulf I breathe a big sigh of relief and my blood pressure goes down. Surfside is much more relaxed the Galveston.

What makes this property unique

Cozy and decorated like a home, not a sterile rental. My friends have helped me furnish the house and it is truly a home away from home. Plenty of DVDs for the kids in the bunk room and everything you need in the kitchen.

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