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Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Amazing Views

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, video games, foosball, books
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18138 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Freeport, TX
  • Surfside Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port of Freeport
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Freeport

Seaside stay .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Swan Lake and 3 miles (5 km) of Surfside Beach. Also, Surfside Jetty Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Fresh Water Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Follets Island Beach - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 11 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Port of Freeport - 11 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The River Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lupita's Mexican Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maria's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Amazing Views

Create unforgettable memories at Blue Marlin, your perfect beach getaway! This spacious canal-front home boasts 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, offering ample room for families and groups to relax and unwind. Just a short 4-minute drive to the surf, Blue Marlin allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds: beach days and tranquil evenings spent on the waterfront. What better place to make memories!

Location: Surfside Beach community of Freeport, Texas

Beach Access: Less than a 4 minute drive to Surfside Beach.

WIFI: Free high-speed WIFI is available throughout the home.

Cable: We provide Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own Amazon Prime, Netflix, or other streaming service apps as well.

Pet Policy: Up to 3 pets are welcome in our home with a $25 fee per pet. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after in the yard, and aren't left alone inside the home unless in a crate or kennel. Please message us if you’re planning on bringing your furry friend!

Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 12 guests must be approved prior to booking.

Parking: There is room for 6 cars in the driveway.

Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.

Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.

Inside the main floor, you'll find a light-filled living area that seamlessly connects with the dining room and kitchen, perfect for spending quality time together. Three comfortable bedrooms complete this level, offering a king-size bed for a luxurious retreat, a queen-size bed for restful nights, and another room with a queen-size bed and a full-over-full bunk bed, ideal for families.

Head downstairs to discover a haven of entertainment! This expansive space features a living area with a big-screen TV, perfect for movie nights. Feeling playful? Challenge your friends and family to classic arcade games or a foosball match. Two full-over-full bunk bed sets provide additional sleeping options for larger groups.

Unwind and soak up the sunshine on the expansive front porch, offering a delightful spot for al fresco dining or catching some rays. Step outside downstairs and discover a true backyard oasis! Enjoy a cookout with the provided BBQ pit, have fun with yard games, relax on the swinging bench, or gather around the firepit for cozy evenings alongside the serene canal.

Blue Marlin awaits to create your dream beach escape. Book your stay today and start planning unforgettable memories!

We are unable to price match any rates found on other booking platforms.

House Rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 12 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- No jumping or diving into the canal. Children must be supervised at all times.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.

Property manager

BeachBox Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,485 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

205117

Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Amazing Views Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This home was very nice, clean, and excellent host!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

brenda m.

Weekend Getaway

Property rental was NOT accurately represented. Description photos on property website indicate washer/dryer and arcade room/area with 2 standup arcade games. NEITHER amenity present on the property. Photos also included an outdoor upper level patio cover, not present. The bed in the larger bedroom squeaks with every move.Musty overall smell in home. Food crumbs on arm of chair in living room. Guest keypad access code was provided, however, instructions did not inform that keypad had an additional pull down flap to access an actual key to open the door. View was fabulous. Neighborhood was clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Quiet neighborhood close to the beach. House is decorated super cute and there was plenty of space for 6 adult people. The only downside we really could see was only having the 1 full bath upstairs to share between the 6 of us. There is a game room downstairs that has a secondary full bath in it, but to get to this you have to exit out of the house, go down the steps outside and then unlock enter it. Think of it as a Mother In Law suite without the beds. We did not utilize this space but I do know there are some arcade machines down there and would be great for kids.Warning on the mosquitos and this isn't by any way the fault of the property.. just a fact of life. The mosquitos were BAD in the evening and again in the morning. We really couldn't enjoy the firepit as we had planned but that's okay. We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

It was a great place. We enjoyed our short getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Close to the beach, and was a fun place to get together!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great winter connection

This wasn’t a typical beach stay. We needed space for 3 separate families for 2 nights. This was a great option and great stay. Some issues at the beginning, but all recovered from as soon as possible. Would be nice if closer to ocean in the summer. But still would be great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teressa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

New years eve family reunion

10/10 all the way around. Will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My teen boys loved being able to step right outside and fish from the back door! It was absolutely perfect with plenty of space! The downstairs gaming area was great, especially having the extra bathroom. It was clean and up-to-date!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thad L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifull

Amazing house beautifull
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowdy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway

Quiet neighborhood close to everything you need, bait, boat ramp, great fishing, beach, and food. The house has two story , fun and games on bottom floor with washer and dryer, and restroom with shower, separated from top floor which has three quaint bedrooms full bathroom. The kitchen and family room are combined with an outside deck . Boat mooring area in little water cut in between all the beautiful homes. The mosquitoes patrol spays for mosquitoes so they are not a problem. GREAT STAY
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JaNica G.

Could Have Been Better

Starting with our negative experience. The property was not very clean i.e. the refrigerator had not been cleaned, dusty headboard and stained pillowcases in the primary. Initially propery looked well put together however due to water damage or maybe simply age it was evident this house had some issues. The positives are great neighborhood, downstairs entertainment was fun, and access to the canel was fabulous. Because of the issues and we found out at time of our stay the house is for sale, given the current situation we're not sure we would return. primary , Our impression of the was
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Celebration

I stayed at this property to celebrate my God-son’s graduation. The place was perfect. We had such a delightful stay. The rooms were fitting for the amount of people that stayed and the outside setting was perfect for the company we had for the dinner. We cooked and ate and had a wonderful time with the beach just footsteps away. We loved it and we will definately celebrate other events here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Byron F.

You get what you pay for

This was perfect for what I needed. The price was great. The bed was comfortable. It was quiet. The waterfront was peaceful. For the price I’d do it again! There is a downside for a low price. There are weak spots in the floor that could be a tripping hazard if one is not careful. The coffee pot had grounds left in the basket and I had to find a broom to sweep the floor after I arrived I left a pillow behind and was told they could not find it which is remarkable since it had a green case and all the others were white. Regardless, I would stay again if I’m the area. The benefits out way any of the inconviences.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is cute and adequate for a stay short or long. It does have a boat slip and you can fish right there. Just be aware the house is worn down a bit , but nicely furnished and clean. Quiet neighborhood that felt safe!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Quaydo R.

Liked: Cleanliness

the floors upstairs

everything was great but the floors upstairs have many soft spots. I have neuropathy in my feet and we allhad to avoid several spot in the upstairs floor
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ronnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing

Enjoyed our stay. The fishing was good and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at Blue Marlin

This is a great property in a great location for a great deal!! There are a few small issues with the property that you can read about in other reviews, but since we were aware of them before booking none were deal breakers for us. If you're looking for perfect you can pay twice as much somewhere else and get it! We were looking for affordable and this sure met that requirement! We had a wonderful 5 night stay 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca H., Manchaca, Tx

Really liked...but wanted to love

The cleaning of the restroom and kitchen was not very good. The floors were broken in areas that made it a little unsafe. It needs new subfloor to make it stable. I moved the chair in the living room to cover one hole and put hand towels over the others to prevent stepping in those spots. There also are no bunkbeds downstairs as posted. Also, the sunshade on upper deck was not there and the sun coming in the glass doors was so very hot. Having no shades on the doors of living room left no privacy after dark. We really liked the area and the home but fix the few flaws and it would be an easy 5 star place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

We were all very happy with our stay would definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gloria S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs to be cleaned

When we arrived the house needed to be cleaned. There was still coffee in pot, beds had sand and hair in them. The floor had many soft(rottr
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel B.

GREAT VACATION

EVERYTHING WAS GOOD, BUT THE MESQUITOS. GREAT HOUSE, DEFINETLY SUITED ARE NEEDS. COULD USE A DEEP CLEANING
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Danny C.

Misleading

The best thing about this property is the fact that you get to do some fishing in the back. The upstairs is decently cleaned. The location is convenient for going to the beach. But that's about the end of the positives. Now to the negatives. The posting is misleading with beds in the game room. It wasn't bunk beds but 2 pull out sofas. The building is not well maintained. Ok, not a big deal since it is an older house. AC upstairs cannot keep up with the heat in the afternoon. There were no certain for the glass door which added heat. There's a sewage/mold problem. If you turn on the vent in the bathroom in the bottom floor game room, you will pull up sewage smell after 5 minutes. This is likely an issue with a lack of P-trap or broken sewage pipe. I did not fully investigate wether this is mold or sewage, but the game room is not suitable for living space. This space should not even be a used as a living area giving the fact that flooding is a common issue in the area. We did NOT sleep in this room. I highly advise anyone to sleep in this room. The property location is next to a field of mosquito heaven. Take precautions when booking this property. I understand this isn't the fault of the owner, but people should be awared. The grill is completely rusted. Water hoes and faucet outside was leaking when used. Bed frame in one of the rooms is in poor condition and likely break if anyone heavy is sleeping on it. Luckily we were all light weights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024