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Steps to the beach ! Perfect for families & friends

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Our view from the deck
Welcome to Moondancer, your home away from home, steps away from the beach!
Spacious deck looking out it the beach
Light, spacious an airy living space.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12150.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Main

1 King Bed

Retreat bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs large bedroom

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Cloakroom

Toilet

Oudoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the beach ! Perfect for families & friends

STEPS TO THE PEDESTRIAN BEACH
- Beach Views from deck
- 1 King, 3 Queen, 1 Full, 2 Twins
- Fully Stocked kitchen
- Hot & cold outside shower
Welcome to your new beach vacation retreat where you can soak up the soak and relax on the deck with views of the beach.

Moondancer is a wonderful retreat for families with ample of space and lots to do.

The living area is a large and open with views out to the beach. The entry way has a game table, where you and your friends and family can gather and either play one of the games the owners have provided, or play one you have brought yourself. Located just to the side is the half bath, which is tucked under the stairs to the second level.

The living room has access to the deck where you can sit and relax watching the beautiful Surfside sunrises and sunsets with hot cup of coffee . Choose from Netflix or Amazon Prime for a relaxing night in with dinner and a movie. The dining room has a large custom made table which seats ten comfortably. There is a modern fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to cook at home.

There are 4 bedrooms, the Main bedroom being downstairs with a King sized bed, beyond that there is a retreat, which is used as the 4th bedroom which has a pyramid bunk twin over full bed. The retreat can be closed off with sliding doors and has an alternate access from the door that is located off the dining room.

Next to the main bedroom is a full bath with access to a washer and dryer.

Upstairs you will find the second bedroom with a Queen bed and TV. The second upstairs bedroom has two comfy queen beds and a twin. Both bedrooms have access to a full bathroom with a walk in shower.

A picnic table and extra seating is located under the house as well as a Charcoal grill (new july 2023/ BBQ pit, Fire pit and outdoor hot/cold shower.

The fun doesn’t stop there we also have a built in sandpit for your little ones to play in or play a family game of bean bag toss.


Surfside is a low key, laid back beach town on the Gulf of Mexico where everyone is welcome and your invited to walk the sandy beach, fish on the Jetty, swim and surf in the Gulf. In the evenings visit one of the many restaurants for fresh seafood or grill your own on the grill provided.

Moondancer has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing break away from it all. This beautiful second row home is just steps from the pedestrian beach and one block from Jetty park.


Friendly reminders:
We market to families and groups of friends seeking to relax and enjoy the peace that only a true beach vacation can provide.
Our home is NOT available for parties or large crowds (including Prom/Graduation groups) .


Max guests the house sleeps 12 (10 Adults max) = max number of guests including day visitors (Adults & children) allowed on the property at any time.

Only registered guests allowed on the property. No Third party bookings, person booking needs to be staying for the duration of the stay. No Rv/campers as per city regulations.

Check in is 4pm - No Early Check in unless given prior approval

Hurricane/storm Policy - We strongly recommend purchasing Cancel for any reason travel insurance to protect you against the unexpected including Hurricane/storms and COVID and any other unforeseen circumstances, no refunds or moving dates will be issued outside of our cancellation policy.

Please note surfside city water is not potable, It is safe to bathe in and for laundry. We do have a water dispenser with 5 gallon jugs which can be refilled at city hall. Your welcome to bring your own too

We are located near the Gulf in Texas which can be very humid. Bugs are to be expected (mosquitoes, ants and palmetto bugs) even though we do spray our home regularly.

Property has a Security camera ont he drive and on the side of the house that record with movment. There is also a Blink camera in the front door which also records audio/movement at all times

SS Registration #11032

Property manager

Kat
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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 (limit 2 total)
2 Dog max, no puppies, pay pet fee, no other pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If smoking outside dispose of butts responsibly.
Pets fee non refundable $150, 2 dog max, no puppies, fully potty trained, crated when left home alone.
Absolutely No Prom, Graduation or other large (more than the max occupancy = 12) parties/events permitted.
No smoking (legal, illegal or electronic) Extra deep cost out $200 maybe incurred No Cooking/ BBQ on the Deck

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Freeport

Located in Freeport, this holiday home is near the beach. Freeport Historical Museum and Brazos Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Surfside Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Jetty Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Surfside Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of Freeport - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 19 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Quintana Beach - 20 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪On The River Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lupita's Mexican Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maria's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the beach ! Perfect for families & friends pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Steps to the beach ! Perfect for families & friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the beach ! Perfect for families & friends?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the beach ! Perfect for families & friends located?

This family-friendly Freeport holiday home is located near the beach, just steps away from Surfside Jetty Park and Surfside Beach. Swan Lake is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe p.

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

Fishing trip

Every thing was great house as described loved it will be definitely returning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

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

Perfect family stay!

This house is super close to the pedestrian beach with a great patio. With smaller kids, it was more relaxing to stay where we didn’t need to worry about cars on the beach. Growing up close to surfside, we have stayed at many beach houses but this was definitely a favorite. Often the houses smell of mold and the tap water is yellow with an awful smell. The tap water here was so much better and the bottled water machine was a huge plus for drinking water. Kat was such a great host with prompt instructions and responses. Highly recommend this house and we plan to rent this location again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

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

The Hosts are the best.

The property was amazing more than we could have ever hoped for. The Host Kat, had to cancel our forst reservation and gave us an upgrade at the same price. She is a stand up person and made our stay the greatest with all the little things you forget to bring provided. Great communication, and availability. Just amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace L.

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

Classmates

We had a great overall stay, even right after Hurricane Beryl..there were a couple leaks, but the owner was right in it to get it fixed. They even offered to refund our stay if we wanted to cancel our trip. But we decided we wanted to stay and we are glad we did. The host was amazing!! The house was clean, a/c worked great and the location is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deena P.

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

Great Property

This house was perfect for our family, including my 2 grandsons (11/2 and 3). It was clean and comfortable and had a great view of the beach from our second floor porch! The beach was very close to the house. The host was also very helpful and answered my questions quickly ( especially the one about how to turn on the TV!).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rebekah K.

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

PERFECT Location!

This house was maybe a 30 second walk to Surside’s best beach for kiddos! The host was wonderful and extremely quick to answer. Other than a few very minor cosmetic things, the house was perfect! We really enjoyed our stay and loved the house was pet friendly! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Can't wait to stay again!

Moondancer has everything you need for a wonderful stay ! Very clean, comfortable beds, great layout! Location of the house was excellent too! Kat was very responsive and easy to communicate with. Can definitely recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory L.

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

Beach Getaway

Nice facility & this was our second stay at this facility & would recommend to others
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K., houston

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

Great

The house was a great location to the beach and had multiple stores nearby. Fun to see dolphins while walking on the jetty. House had everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin B.

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

Great family beach vacation

This was a perfect house for our 2-family vacation that included an infant, 3 toddlers, and 2 primary school aged kids. The distance from the beach was perfect and ample space for everyone inside. The kitchen is basic, but if you’re really into cooking you might want to bring your own essentials (eg sharp knife, etc). Thank you for a lovely vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

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

Everything you need

Wonderful stay, easy check-in and house had everything we needed for a peaceful weekend on the beach. Plenty of room for entire family, and beach was not crowded at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Friends and Family Trip

This house was the perfect location for our group. We loved that it was so close to the beach, and we really enjoyed hanging out downstairs and grilling. It was the perfect getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Nice house on the beach

Property was conveniently located, pretty views, and comfortable arrangements. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell L.

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

Fun time at the beach

The property was great and Kat was great to communicate with during our stay. The house is a 2 minute walk to the beach. The kids and adults all had plenty of space. The only thing is that the BBQ pit could be replaced. Otherwise, all positives from us. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Comfortable and close to the beach

Our family of 11 enjoyed this comfortable house with a large table for our meals and games, The master bed was very comfortable! The sand pit under the house made a great place to hangout in the shade. It would have been even better if the swing could be hung to face the sand pit play area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Mini-Family Reunion

We met our son and daughter and their families at the beach house. Just a short walk to the beach, which was perfect! Everyone enjoyed themselves and we (almost) had enough room for everyone. We barbecued, roasted marshmallows, and walked on the jetty. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

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

Great location

Fantantic location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd B.

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

Amazing

Awesome property and great location. Loved staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendie g.

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

Moondancer

We enjoyed our stay. Being so close to the beach was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula C., Clear Lake Shores, Texas

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

Spacious house with a great view

Easy check in process Nice home with a large deck/great view
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne C.

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

Great Family Getaway!

This place is perfect for families. The location was perfect, quite, and relaxing. The house had everything we needed, and enough rooms, beds, and space for our group (adults, kids, and pets). There were plenty of activities for everyone. Kat was a wonderful host! We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

shannon p.

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

Great house thats practically right on the beach

This was a great house to stay to enjoy the beach. It had lots of beds and bathrooms as well as a fully stocked kitchen. The porch had lots of seating areas and the living room has a very large sectional couch and a huge table with benches for lots of people to gather around. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone that wants a great beach getaway. We had a wonderfully relaxing time! Thank you :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE P.

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

Thanks

Kat was very helpful and would work with her again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Loved Moondancer

Great experience in a great location. Moondancer was exactly what we hoped for- a nice property right on the beach, very family friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Margo J.

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

Fantastic location

Great location and lots of space
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kat

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My family & I love Surfside, we spend a lot of family time together either on the beach, going for beach/pier walks, enjoying BBQ's, and have made many special family fun memories.

Why they chose this property

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests