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Galveston/Surfside Beach Retreat - Dog Friendly Home - 500 Steps to the Beach

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Less than 500 steps to beach, pet friendly, golf cart & other amenities INCLUDED
Barefoot and Blessed - the cutest purple house in the neighborhood!
Can you hear those waves calling you? Feel that breeze blowing?
Gorgeous views combined w/ the sound of waves make the deck perfect for relaxing
Even your four legged family member will feel like they are on vacation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12110.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Freeport, TX
  • San Luis Pass County Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • San Luis Pass
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • San Luis Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lake Jackson, TX (LJN-Brazoria County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Galveston/Surfside Beach Retreat - Dog Friendly Home - 500 Steps to the Beach

At Barefoot and Blessed, you will find the true meaning of a beach getaway. Far enough away from the crowds and craziness, but close enough to still enjoy what Galveston and Surfside have to offer. Just hit “book now” and feel your stress begin to melt away as you envision being less than 500 steps to the beach (and your toes in the sand!) in the coveted Treasure Island neighborhood - halfway between Galveston and Surfside Beach. After you stop for groceries along the way, arrive at our home, throw the car in park and kick your shoes off because you have finally arrived at a true beach retreat!

The Space
Barefoot and Blessed is a lovely, family friendly 3 bedroom 2 bath home with beautiful ocean and beach views from the expansive deck. Fully stocked with new beds, flooring, and decor. We have everything to complete your retreat - appliances, kitchenware, paper supplies, etc.

Enough space for up to 12 to sleep very comfortably. (13 if you count the comfy hideaway bed in the living room couch.)

Worried about a four legged family member? Remember, this is a stress free zone. Even your “good boy or girl” will feel like they’re on vacation right along with you with our doggie door that opens to an enclosed stairway that goes right down to the fully fenced yard. We are Pet Friendly for up to 2 dogs up to 40 lbs (per dog).

Our home comes fully equipped with kayaks, minimal fishing gear, a few beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach towels, etc. - all you need to bring is your swimsuit and sunblock and leave your stress at home.

BEDROOMS

*Bedroom 1 - King size bed, PRIVATE BATH, Smart TV, USB Charger
*Bedroom 2 - King size bed, Smart TV, USB Charger
*Bedroom 3 - “Bunk Room” - 1 Queen Bed, 2 Full Bunk Beds (with a Twin Trundle), Smart TV, USB Charger

Guest Access
Access the front door using a WIFI enabled Smart Lock

Property manager

Kyle Toomire
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Golf Cart Usage - Our Golf Cart is NOT always available.
When Golf Cart is available, a separate waiver must be signed and all drivers must provide a copy of their driver’s license.

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 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 Freeport, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Surfside Beach. Broadway and Sea Center Texas are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Freeport, TX

What's nearby

  • San Luis Pass County Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • San Luis Pass - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • San Luis Beach - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Surfside Beach - 13 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pointe Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Resort - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Galveston/Surfside Beach Retreat - Dog Friendly Home - 500 Steps to the Beach 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 Galveston/Surfside Beach Retreat - Dog Friendly Home - 500 Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galveston/Surfside Beach Retreat - Dog Friendly Home - 500 Steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Galveston/Surfside Beach Retreat - Dog Friendly Home - 500 Steps to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Luis Pass County Park and San Luis Pass. San Luis Beach is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jennifer b.

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

Close to the beach!

We had a great stay here! It is close to the beach and had everything we needed to cook breakfast and some dinners. Cold A/C and comfy beds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos L.

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

Great Location - Privacy

Amazing Location with exclusive beach Great host and cozy house A place to come back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Great Option

The location is unbeatable and the use of the on property golf cart made all our trips back and forth from the beach so easy. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed H.

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

Excellent Stay

Very Pleased
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

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

Such a Wonderful Space!

This property was absolutely beautiful and so close to the beach! This portion of the beach was not crowded at all, clean, and restful. The neighborhood was quiet and family friendly. Additionally, the property managers were very communicative, accommodating, and kind. We enjoyed it and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo P.

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

Perfect stay

Property was great. There was plenty of communication between management.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Beach Vacation

Our family had a great time at this location it’s super close to the beach, and we felt like it had some great amenities needed to make our stay easier and more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this beautiful property, and hope to come back with our family in the future. I really liked how responsive the owner was in answering all questions we had during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abe D.

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

Birthday Vacation

Kyle was a great host. He kept in contact from the beginning to the end of our stay. The house was perfect. Walking distance to a private beach, clean, roomy, had everything we needed. We would definitely go back again. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the house and the beach. Our vacation stay was perfect. Thank you Kyle!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

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

Great place for a weekend trip

Kyle’s communication was top notch. The beach house has all the beach accessories you need, a golf cart, grill, and ample space inside and out. The remodel is very nice. A quiet neighborhood with essentially private beach access. I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thi D.

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

Great location for our family getaway

We had a great time. Kyle and Rachael were very responsive to our messages before and during our trip. The house seemed to have everything we needed when we were looking for something. We read reviews for other houses that there are mosquitoes in the area. We concur-definitely bring some bug spray!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dusty H.

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

Great Vacation Home

This house was well stocked with everything we needed kitchen-wise. Comfortable beds. Nice bathrooms. Plenty of beach stuff in the storage room, including umbrellas and kites. Plenty of communication with the owners. They told us in advance that their golf cart was in the shop so we brought our UTV to shuttle people and stuff to the beach. There is a narrow beach entrance for golf carts just around the block, but the beach is literally just four houses down. There is also a beach entrance for cars down the road back towards Freeport. Would definitely recommend this property to others. The only con is if you are planning to spend a lot of time in Galveston it’s about 25 miles to town and there is a toll bridge that charges $2 each way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

randy g.

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

Quick Get Away

We have stayed in this area for several years. We normally book way in advance but found ourselves wanting to get away on a few weeks notice. The normal houses we book were already gone but we saw this one and decided to book it. The house was was in a great location to the area beaches. The house had everything we needed and the Golf Cart was an added bonus. Accommodations were exactly as described. We had a very relaxing 5 night stay. At the end of our stay the owner contacted us and he informed us that he found a set of Air Pods (which my daughter had left). The owner sent these back to me. He went above and beyond the call of duty. We will definitely be back!! "OUTSTANDING"
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shrikant T.

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

Location Location Location

We had great time staying at this property. We were there for three nights. This property is very close(2 mins walk) to the beautiful beach and has every thing what you need like kayak, surf boards, ubrellas, beach towel etc. Kyle is amazing host and goes above and beyond for the guests. He was following up from the day we booked and make sure he has every thing that we are looking for. Example, I asked him if he has a fire pit which at time he didn’t but to make sure we have a fun vacation at his property he bought new fire pit. I will definitely recommend this property to my friends and family and any one who is considering.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great place in Treasure Island

We had a lot of fun, property was well equipped. We especially loved the golf cart and items to use for the beach. It is very close to beach, also really nice to have fenced yard for dog and gates at top of both stairs. Owner was very responsive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Great property

This property has everything one could want to have a fun time at the beach. It was clean, in a good location and the hosts were fast to respond to any questions. Having the golf cart made it super convenient to get to the beach and hangout without getting the truck all sandy as we often do. Really a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corrin M.

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

Home away from Home

Perfect spot to stay for a little get away. Everything was amazingly comfortable. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us Kyle. We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn O.

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

Vacay 2022

This property is so close to the beach and the owners were very responsive to any questions we had. Great location and great house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

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

Wonderful location

The house is in a gorgeous spot, not too far from Galveston or Freeport. You're so close to the beach you could walk, and the roads along the beach are incredible sights to see. Our dog had fun walking through the neighborhood and along the beaches too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kyle Toomire

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Our family loves to travel - planes, trains and automobiles! We love to camp and to cruise, the mountains or the beach. One of our all-time favorite trips was to Yellowstone, but there is nothing quite like the serenity of a week on the coast! We love renting out our RV and now are excited to extend our hosting to our beach home.

Why they chose this property

Our home - "Barefoot and Blessed" is less than 500 steps to the beach (and your toes in the sand!) in the coveted Treasure Island neighborhood - halfway between Galveston and Surfside Beach. After you stop for groceries along the way, arrive at our home, throw the car in park and kick your shoes off because you have finally arrived at a true beach retreat!

Treasure Island is a little off the beaten path, but still close enough to all the action and craziness that Galveston has to offer and still very close to the quirkiness that is Surfside Beach! We especially love this property because it feels fairly secluded and yet the amenities are amazing - beautiful beaches, bay, boat ramp and fishing pier are all within walking distance. But, why walk if you don't have to?

Load up and hit the beach (for sandcastles and seashells) or the bay for fishing (bring your own gear or use our poles). The only time you might have to get in your car is if you want to kayak around the bay - 2 adult kayaks and 2 children/youth kayaks included. You can even bring your boat and use the neighborhood private boat ramp.

At Barefoot and Blessed, you can kick off your shoes, relax in the ocean breeze, and you won't have to put those shoes back on again until you are ready to go back to the real world. Come and stay a few days or weeks and feel the stress melt away - you truly will be blessed!

What makes this property unique

The amenities of our home will always stand out above and beyond others. The kayaks, beach and fishing gear are just a few of the things that will make your stay unforgettable. And we are adding more amenities all the time. Some of the unique benefits of our home is that we are Family-friendly and this even includes your four legged family members. 2 dogs up to 50 pounds each are welcome. We might even be more than friendly because our home is set up to make your “good boy or girl” feel like they’re on vacation right along with you with our doggie door that opens to an enclosed stairway that goes right down to the fully fenced yard.

Our bunk room is set up to allow up to 7 people to sleep very comfortably in a bunk bed (with Full over Full bunks and a Twin pull out Trundle) and a Queen bed. This room also features a large FlatScreen TV with ROKU - making it a place your kids won't ever want to leave - no matter how old they are! The other two bedrooms both have King beds which make the perfect set up for 2 families with lots of kids or a large extended family trip!

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