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Outdoor dining
*cellphone picture* New outdoor dining set 2021
**cellphone picture** Picture taken 9/7/2021

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Surfside Beach, TX
  • Surfside Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Quintana Beach County Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Lake Jackson, TX (LJN-Brazoria County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bath 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront 1st Row

Cozy beach house gulf front with direct and visual access to the beach. This house has large patio deck. Sleeps 10 Comfortably. Two full bathrooms & half bath with outdoor shower. One bathroom with a shower the other with a tub. Good for couples trip, romantic getaway and families with children.

-We are pet friendly. We do ask that our furry friends please don't lounge on the furnitures and beds.

-There is no longer a pool as it has been covered for additional deck space.


-Surfside is known for fire ants. We have Action pest control scheduled on a bimonthly basis.


-There is one Ring floodlight surveillance camera with motion detection lights facing the driveway. It is located over the carport. It is recording both video and audio. We don’t monitor it. It is is there just in case for safety reasons. There are no other cameras inside our outside of the home.

-To assist us with preparing for the next guests, we ask that guests please wash and dry used towels prior to departing, if possible. This helps us with the turnaround during busy season. Most guests don't mind and do one load of laundry the morning of departure.

-We don’t provide shampoo, conditioner and bath soap. There will be plenty dish/hand soap, laundry detergent and toilet paper available.

-We don’t provide seasonings, salt and pepper, aluminum foil, paper towels or zip lock bags. Please bring your own.

-There are pots, pans, dinnerware and silverware and grilling tools available. I can provide photos upon request.

-There is a 12 cup Mr Coffee available as well as a Keurig. Please bring coffee and coffee accessories like sugar, cream etc. There is a blender and a toaster available as well as a plastic juice pitcher and cooler.

-There are two tv's with Direct TV. One in the master and the other in the living room.

-There is a charcoal grill on the deck. Guests at bring their own charcoal, lighter and fluid. We do have plenty grilling tools. I can provide a photo upon request.

Property manager

Terry & Katherine Smith

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Smoking is not permitted
Please read the welcome message prior to arrival
Be sure to read and understand deposit policy prior to booking

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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Freeport

Located in Freeport, this holiday home is on the beach. Surfside Beach and Quintana Xeriscape Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas.
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Surfside Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Port of Freeport - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Quintana Beach - 20 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The River Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lupita's Mexican Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Maria's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront 1st Row have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beachfront 1st Row 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 Beachfront 1st Row?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront 1st Row?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront 1st Row located?

Nestled on the beach, this Freeport holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Follets Island Beach and Surfside Jetty Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jimi d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Just got home, had a most relaxing time. Owners were thoroughly helpful in answering questions we had . View was amazing sitting onbthe deck just listening to the sounds, perfect. Thank you for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scotty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surfside
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great experience
Location was as stated. Very close to the beach with just a short boardwalk to walk. They offered many things for the beach: chairs, firewood (didn't use), canopy and a wagon to help carry it. The house was clean although some wear and tear as expected for a rental home. One of the bed frames broke but fortunately we didn't need the extra beds (8 in all!). The host communication was phenomenal. Very quick and thorough. Thank you! Overall we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Another GREAT stay in Surfside!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Abed D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abed
Renter can pay attention to some basic items which we found in other rental place. Toilet tissue ran out and we couldn't find any storage. May add cooking pots regulary needed for cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean Front…
Great place to stay… The second time staying here, always a pleasure…
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and restful
This is such a cute house with a gorgeous view! Everything was clean and just as advertised. I had a question about something and the owner got right back to me. My husband and I had a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Property was clean and well maintained! Right on the beach and sitting on the deck and viewing the ocean was awesome! The house has everything you need for your stay. Except toiletries, but we always bring our own stuff everywhere we go.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Naoma Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great Location, but...
I wouldn't say that it felt exceptionally clean or was extremely well stocked. For the money, I would expect a living room lamp (at least one), WiFi, a working can opener, and a mattress where the springs don't pop you in the back whenever you turn over. Sheets in the main bedroom were worn out and didn't stay on the bed and the bedcovering was the wrong size. Touching up worn paint inside and sealing the floors in the bathroom (you could see daylight where the moulding met the wall) would go a long way to make the house feel like it is worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
Had a great time in this lovely house at Surfside! Good space for our two families.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Love the House
We had a great time, love the house, beautiful views, clean - everything you want in a beach house rental. We went to Surfside for my grandson's 17th birthday and he and his brothers (ages 15 and 18) loved it. Old Granny (me) was happy to sit on the porch and drink coffee or stroll to the beach and look for shells. The only thing that could be improved was communication. The email with unlocking instructions was sent after we already left home. There were unclear instructions for wifi and how to unlock the garage. We had an email with a password for wifi, but no idea which network it belonged to. We had no way to ask the owners because we didn't bring computers that had vbro passwords on them - no phone number was provided. Not acceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nada S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach House
We love staying at this beach house. Great front row location, awesome view and super clean! The owners are very responsive and accommodating. We had everything we needed to enjoy our long Labor Day weekend. We cook all of our meals at the house and the kitchen is well stocked with needed utensils. Plenty of bath and hand towels. Perfect getaway house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LINDA L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation ever.
Great vacation. This is our 3rd visit to the coast and it was the best. Spotless clean, plenty of kitchen items, A deck where you can sit in the shade or out in the sun, and an awesome view of the ocean. Even had a pantry so we didn't have to have food on the counter. I wish they had a table for six instead of four, but there was room at the counter. I will definitely be looking for this place again on our next trip. Thanks again .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

staci g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and great communication
Everything was very clean and well stocked including towels for bath and also beach! Cooking utensils were all supplied and also so many chairs and floats for beach. I would def stay here again. Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keysha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our small family get away.
Location, location, location. This one has it. The house was perfect for our small family get away. Everything we needed was there. The walk to the beach was about 40 yards away from the house. View was beautiful and there were a few restaurants within walking distance. We played about 1000 games of cards on that dining table. Perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
Charming beach house with perfect view of beach and easy access to it as well. The house may need a touch up of paint here and there, but it is taken care of and has plenty to offer. Plenty of towels. Plenty of glassware. Plenty plates. Plenty toilet paper. Plenty trash bags. Communication with owner was always prompt. Any issue was handled quickly and professionally. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication
Loved this property! The hosts are very quick to respond and help in any way. The house was great, the views are awesome, and they had everything we needed for the stay. You won't find a kinder or more helpful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

mike e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVE THIS PLACE
When we plan a trip to Surfside this is always the first place we check for availability. The home is in a great location and the owners stay in constant communication with you. A+++++
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to unwind
As advertised great relaxing on the beach great views the list goes on but I don't have enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe the overall accommodations. The host are beyond 5 star very responsive with any questions that I might have had. If your looking for a get away as we were, this is the place
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway place!
The house has amazing views of the beach! Great front porch and deck. The owner resonded right away when i had questions about our stay. I would recommend staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay with the family
Everything was great and the owners were very nice and attentive
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couch vacation
Great place to stay. Easy beach access and most cleanest side of beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacay!
Great house for our family vacation. Everything was exactly as advertised. Clean and comfortable. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
This property is equidistant from the Yucca St beach entrance and the Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill. While there were a couple of issues with the house, they were taken care of quickly and professionally. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rebekah J., Belton, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation spot
We had a wonderful family vacation. There were a couple of maintenance and cleanliness issues which the manager addressed immediately following our stay. Communication was excellent. The deck was very nice with lots of outside furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Terry & Katherine Smith

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We love Surfside. It is quaint and relaxing. You can definitely unwind even if it’s just for a short stay. We enjoy traveling, good food, sports and music.

Why they chose this property

The location is what sets this beach house apart. We are walking distance from restaurants, convenience store, coffee shop and golf cart rental.

What makes this property unique

This relaxing and cozy 3 bedroom/2 bath beachfront home provides un-obstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico with direct walking access to the beach. Sleeps 10 comfortably. Perfect for families with children, couples trip, romantic getaways and group of friends.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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