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Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets

Surfside Beach vacation home with kitchen

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A beach with a pier and houses in the background.
A bed with an orange quilt, a 'Welcome' pillow, and four life rings on the wall.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a wooden entertainment center, a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows with curtains.
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a wooden fence and a covered structure.
A coastal residential area with houses, a clear sky, and a view of the water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14168 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Surfside Beach, TX
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Swan Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Freeport

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Surfside Beach vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Also, Surfside Jetty Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Follets Island Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Swan Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Luis Beach - 23 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 49 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The River - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Belly’s On The Brazos - ‬10 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.

Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets

🏖 Welcome to Surfside Surprise



A designer beach home built for fun — bold coastal design, three full-size arcade machines, and a 3-minute boardwalk straight to the sand. This isn't a cookie-cutter rental; it's a space filled with surprises, games, and personality.



Perfect for multi-family groups with one main-floor king suite and three additional bedrooms upstairs.



🛋 Living Area

- Large sectional sofa for movie nights

- 65" HDTV with streaming

- Infinity Game Table with hundreds of digital board games (guest favorite!)

- Board games for all ages

- Black leather recliner for the designated remote-holder



🕹 Upstairs Arcade Hallway & Gaming

- Pac-Man cabinet — full-size multi-game simulator loaded with hundreds of classic arcade titles

- Donkey Kong cabinet — full-size multi-game simulator loaded with hundreds of classic arcade titles

- Both cabinets live in the upstairs hallway between the Wave Room and the Bunk Room

- Mortal Kombat arcade machine inside the Wave Room

- Three arcades, hundreds of games, one beach house



🍳 Kitchen & Dining

- Fully stocked kitchen with stainless appliances

- Seafoam green cabinets & subway tile backsplash

- Floating shelves + coastal styling

- Dining table seats 8

- Breakfast bar seating for 3 more at the island

- Dedicated coffee bar with:

– Single-cup & full-pot Keurig

– Complimentary coffee pods & snacks



Outdoor dining:

- Alfresco table on the deck

- Ocean breeze included



🛏 Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 14)



Main Level (1 Bedroom)

Located just off the kitchen.



Primary Suite #1 – "Titanic Room"

- King bed

- Nautical Titanic-inspired design

- 40" TV + ceiling fan

- Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower

- Located on the main floor (no stairs)

- Travel crib / pack & play available



Upstairs (3 Bedrooms)



Primary Suite #2

- King bed

- Rustic-chic design with wood headboard

- Private deck access with water views

- 55" TV + ceiling fan

- Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower

- Travel crib / pack & play available



Wave Room (Guest Bedroom)

- Full over queen bunk bed (sleeps 4)

- Wave-inspired décor

- Mortal Kombat full-size arcade machine IN the room

- 43" TV



Kids' Bunkroom

- Two twin-over-queen built-in bunk beds (sleeps 6)

- Ship-inspired theme with porthole mirrors

- 55" TV + ceiling fans

- Storage cubbies for kids



👶 Baby Gear

- Two travel cribs / pack & plays (one per king suite)

- Ideal for multi-gen trips with infants or toddlers



🛁 Bathrooms & Laundry

- 3 full bathrooms with oversized walk-in showers

- 2 private en-suite bathrooms (Titanic King on main + upstairs King Primary)

- 1 full hallway bathroom upstairs serving the Bunk Room and Wave Room

- 1 half bath off the main living room/kitchen area

- Toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided in every bathroom

- Full-size washer & dryer



🌴 Outdoor Living

- 🌅 Two decks with water views

- 🔥 Firepit with Adirondack chairs for evening hangouts

- 🍔 Gas grill under the house

- 🧊 Picnic tables with built-in drink coolers

- 🏓 Ping pong & cornhole under the stilts (shaded, rain-proof)

- 🚿 Enclosed outdoor shower

- 🐾 Fully fenced yard for pets



🏖 The Beach

- 3-minute walk (0.1 mi) to the Gulf via a dedicated boardwalk

- No walking around the neighborhood — just out the back and down the sand path

- Beach driving & tailgating allowed (permit ~$12)



🌅 The Sweet-Spot Location

Surfside's beach is wide, sandy, and open to driving — which makes it a blast, but beachfront homes can deal with late-afternoon crowd noise, music, and cars parked right outside their windows. Surfside Surprise sits a few rows back: a 3-minute boardwalk to the sand in one direction, a quiet residential street in the other. All the beach time, none of the after-dinner chaos.



🐾 Pet-Friendly

- Dogs welcome

- Fully fenced yard for safe play — no worrying about beach traffic for kids or dogs



Surfside Surprise is playful, comfortable, and designed to keep groups entertained — whether you're heading to the beach or staying in.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,812 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Security Deposit of $150 required. Minimum Age to Rent is 25. Quiet Hours 10PM - 7AM
No Smoking or Vaping Indoors. No Parties or Events. Parking on Driveway Only

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Guests must clean up after their pets.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets to the airport?

This vacation home is 66.3 mi (81-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Surfside Beach and 3.6 mi (6-min drive) from Follets Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets to downtown Surfside Beach?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Surfside Beach.

Steps to Surfside Beach | Games, Views & Pets Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family spot

We enjoyed this beach house so much! Will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place for family. Lot's of games and plenty of room. Great communication with owner as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with easy access to the beach. House was beached themed which I love, super cute rooms with many beds. There were so many fun activities and games to play. I’d highly recommend stay here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for families!

Very nice and clean, lots of things to do and easy walk to beach! It was the best I have stayed at in Surfside, and would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surfside fun

This was a wonderful place to stay for our large family. The house is beautiful, and we loved the short walk to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented the place for ourselves and family to stay near the venue we got married in. It was very spacious with a great view! Will definitely look to book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property!! Was perfect for our family. Close to the beach and plenty of games. The shuffleboard was a huge hit!! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Star Stay

New and Clean, lots of room, great views, great location, attentive host and affordable. One of the best at Surfside Beach. 5 Star Stay. We'll book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Home

Nice home and great communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend

The House was everything and more!!! My family enjoy our stay so much we are planning another stay soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a relaxing vacation at surfside surprise. The home is beautiful and the amenities were great! Loved they had beach chairs to utilize. The shuffleboard was a blast! Highly recommend this beautiful home! Check-in was easy and Josh the host was very responsive! 5 days was not long enough!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Josh was a great host! Whenever we had any issues, he was quick to respond and resolve it for us. The house is great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful place to stay!

The house was absolutely beautiful. There were games available, indoors and outdoor, great internet, the house had more then we needed and you could tell the owners took pride in the home. While we were all adults, this would also be a great place for all ages. The furnishing were lovely and we will definitely be repeat customers.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids, ages 5–9) just returned from an incredible stay, and we’re already discussing when we can come back!What We Loved:• The House: Truly amazing and fully stocked. It had everything we could possibly need to feel at home.• Entertainment: There were plenty of games provided, which kept the kids (and adults) entertained the entire trip.• Location: The walk to the beach is super quick—only about 3 or 4 minutes—making it easy to go back and forth throughout the day.• The Views: Each deck offers stunning ocean views. Having coffee in the morning while looking at the water was a highlight.• The Host: Communication was excellent. The host was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had.Bottom line: If you have a large group and want a stress-free, beautiful beach vacation, this is the place to stay! We can't wait to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5/5 – Perfect Family Getaway!

We had the most amazing time at this beautiful home in Freeport! The location was absolutely perfect—just minutes from the beach and close to everything we needed, yet peaceful and quiet for relaxing evenings.The amenities were fantastic for our family. Our three young kids had a blast with the kid-friendly touches, and we appreciated how thoughtfully the home was stocked. Everything was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described (if not better!).We truly felt at home here and can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend this spot for any family looking for a fun, easy, and memorable beach getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last minute Spring Break Trip

Great last-minute quick trip! Our house booked at the last minute and spring break always begs for a beach trip. We had a wonderful time. Owners are great hosts and very responsive. The house is amazing with great little perks all over. Will add to our list to stay again. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friend and Family

We rented this house as a quick get away for 13 people. 6 Children ranging in ages 10-17 and the rest were adults. The house was amazing, enough space for everyone and the games that were provided gave our kids so much entertainment. The house was clean and beautifully decorated. Will definitely be back’
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun Rental

If you are looking for a rental for some family fun, this is the place. The home is spacious and beautiful! Plenty of amenities too. Stocked kitchen with large table for big families. We had access to plenty of beach toys, chairs, and a wagon and it was just a short walk to the beach. We loved the shuffleboard, game console, and access to Netflix, Prime, and HBO Max. So much so, we spent more time at the house than the beach. Owners were kind and easy to work with. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Time At Surfside!

It was our first time in Surfside with close friends that we often travel with, and we sincerely enjoyed our stay! The whole place was very clean and welcoming once we arrived! The house had EVERYTHING we needed, and then some, plus the decoration is wonderful! We all enjoyed our time around the fire pit and the grill! We walked several times to the beach because of the close proximity to it! All we would suggest is an electric bug zapper, but other than that, everything was incredible! And don’t forget to enjoy the entertainment games, because it was one of the highlights of our trip! Thank you so much for everything, and we look forward to returning!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home away from Home

Overall great experience! House was as described. Even when encountered minor issue, the owner was very helpful in getting someone there for quick repair. Split AC systems worked amazing, great idea for temp control throughout the house. We didn’t have pets with us but I could tell it would be a fun place for them as well. Vicinity to the beach was not as close as we expected but far from a deal breaker. We will return, until next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

We really enjoyed the house. Pretty much everything that was needed was available for you. There isn’t a lot of storage space or a pantry for groceries but we managed and kept a lot of the dry items in the grocery bags until we needed them. Also there really isn’t an indoor dining table but again we managed and the weather cooperated to sit on the deck where there is a large table and chairs. I’d bring a cleaning spray or wipes next time for the kitchen. It’s nice to have the Kuerig cup and pot combo and if we had more coffee drinkers I would’ve used the pot(which takes grounds). Pods are available but glad we brought a box since there were only decaf pods available. Again nothing I mentioned was bad for the house or the trip just a few things we noticed that might help the next. The beach shed was amazing and we did enjoy our stay. The house is clean and new with amenities you may not find at others. There was a lot of attention put into this property down to the guidebook. Thanks for a memorable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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