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Dog-friendly waterfront home on canal with kayaks, firepit, & furnished decks

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Dog-friendly waterfront home on canal with kayaks, firepit, & furnished decks

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Surfside Beach, TX
  • Popular LocationSurfside Beach16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSurfside Jetty Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Freeport11 min drive
  • AirportLake Jackson, TX (LJN-Brazoria County)26 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 10
154 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    4 twin/single beds
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed

Room options

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About the area

Freeport

Seaside stay .Stay at this Surfside Beach vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Swan Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Surfside Beach. Also, Surfside Jetty Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Fresh Water Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 16 min walk
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 4 min drive
  • Port of Freeport - 11 min drive
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 19 min drive
  • Quintana Beach - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sweet T's Diner - 11 min drive
  • On The River Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Lupita's Mexican Bakery - 10 min drive
  • Sharkies On The Beach Bar & Grill - 11 min walk
  • Seahorse Bar & Grill - 19 min walk

About this property

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

Dog-friendly waterfront home on canal with kayaks, firepit, & furnished decks

The Quirky Whale

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Get ready for fun at this unique, waterfront home on Follet's Island! Bright and beautiful, this grand getaway features a fantastic island kitchen with stainless steel appliances, an adjacent dining table with bench seating for meals or game nights, and a sunken living area with a wall-mounted TV for streaming all your favorite channels. This home also features front and back furnished decks, a ground-floor covered patio, and a firepit. You're also along the canal where you can easily drop into the water in one of the provided kayaks.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Due to fluctuating tap water quality in the Village of Surfside Beach, it is recommended to bring bottled water for drinking and/or cooking during your stay. During times of elevated water contaminants, water coming from the faucets and toilets may have a yellow tint. The water is safe for bathing.
Whole house water filtration system and RO system for drinking water installed.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the nightly pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting "Yes" to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The nightly fee ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details: The dock is available for parking or docking a boat.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1660 sq ft (154 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 20 lbs each.

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. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

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Dog-friendly waterfront home on canal with kayaks, firepit, & furnished decks Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernice P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Love the layout of the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get the Best of Beach & Bay Living
The quirky whale was roomy, clean, comfortable, and comes with a ton of extras! The wraparound decks offer three seating areas plus the fire pit by the canal is a great place to hang out and check out the stars at night. We took the kayaks out on the intercoastal waterway and checked out a few wrecked boats and a bunch of wildlife including cranes, herons, egrets and migrating monarch butterflies. Read the negative reviews carefully. The water in Freeport/Surfside is a little funky smelling, but that's true no matter where you stay. The kitchen sink has a reverse osmosis unit for drinking water but we brought plenty of drinking water with us for cooking, coffee and brushing teeth. The hot water in the shower has a sulfur smell, but the clothes that we washed in the unit's washer and dryer came out smelling clean and fresh. Compared to other properties, the quirky whale was a great value. With the money you save you can buy plenty of Ozarka!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim J., Houston

Falls short
The house was okay. It fit the needs of what we wanted. There were a few things that happened while we were there. We arrived at our check time and they were still cleaning the house. The toilet in the main bathroom did not work. they came and fixed it, but it was still kind of funky our whole stay. We were warned about the smell of the water used in the house. It was worse than expected. There were empty Coke cans and cigarette butts in the yard and loose boards on the hand rail.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bree W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house!
The house is super cute and loved the layout, the rooms were somewhat separate so you didn't hear the others. I loved the interior colors and decorations. The only downside is the sulfur smell from the plumbing. The males in the house didn't notice it, but the females did. I don't know if that's something that can be fixed, but other than that, it was a great place to stay and I would come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephne G.

Unusable Water
The water in this home is absolutely disgusting. It smells like it comes straight from the canal directly into the house. We could not brush our teeth with it, could not drink it, could not shower in, could not wash dishes in it. Very dissapointed that this was not mentioned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Fun
We had a great time. Home was clean and spacious and well-stocked. Service was great! We hope to come back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Kent F.

It was okay
The house itself was cute and a nice place to stay. There are, however, a few things that need to be addressed. The bedroom we stayed in, the one with the king and queen bed, had a faulty shower. It was very hard to get the temperature to stay consistent- it was either scalding or it was ice cold. Also, the bottom of the shower filled up and did not drain at all during a shower. I was concerned that it was going to overflow, as the little ledge that you step over to get into the shower isn’t very tall. Another thing I noticed was how incredibly dirty the floor must have been, as evidenced by the bottoms of our white socks. Which seems strange, since there is a sign by the door that instructed us to remove our shoes upon entering. We abided by this, but it seems that the floors had not been mopped in awhile. This is surprising, especially since it is a pet friendly home. The bedroom off of the living area, to the left of the tv on the wall, had a nail in the middle of the bottom step that was sticking out, so we put a bandaid on top of it so we could remember it was there and not step on it. The other step had a nail sticking up on it as well. Most of these things are easily fixed…I just wanted to make you aware of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was alright
The house was able to sleep 10 people comfortably. The layout is cool, loved the fake grass! Fire pit & dogs stuff was nice too! The house had an bug spray or chemical smell when we first arrived. Although, the listing details stated we would have access to kayaks and other item there was no key to access anything in the garage. The toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels were limited. There was only 6 rolls of toilet paper for a group of 10 for 3 nights/4 days. Just not enough. The available supplies were very limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Latoya M., Missouri City

Liked: Cleanliness
Great out of the way spot!!!
Great property enjoyed every bit of it, great activities for whole family & right around the corner from beach!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Everything was wonderful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022