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Amazing Panoramic Gulf Views-120 Steps to Beach- Huge Deck- Large Beautiful Home

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Downstairs Kitchenette
Day Bed Convert to King Beds
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Upstairs Living Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10170.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Den

2 King Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Panoramic Gulf Views-120 Steps to Beach- Huge Deck- Large Beautiful Home

You will love this serene slice of paradise only 120 steps from the sea. Kismet has plenty of room for your whole family to relax! Kismet offers over 1,700 square feet of newly remodeled space on 2 floors. There are 3 bedrooms - all with new furniture, new linens and 40-inch flat-screen TV's, 3 bathrooms, and 2 large living areas (50 inch TV’s), a well-equipped kitchen, and a kitchenette in the second living area.
Of course, WiFi is included, along with Roku streaming for each room.

A large deck surrounds 2 sides of the house and is furnished with charcoal grill, large dining table, outdoor sectional, coffee table, and an additional small pub table. The deck boasts panoramic gulf views and cool gulf breezes. Relax on the large sectional and listen to the waves roll in, as you enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail.

The living area features a very comfortable sectional sofa, coffee table, end tables, wood-burning fireplace, and large picture window with a beautiful unobstructed gulf view. There’s nothing between Kismet and the sea except grassland and the beach.

At Kismet, we don’t lug gallons of drinking water up long flights of stairs. Kismet features a whole house water filtration system with an additional reverse osmosis filtration system for drinking water and ice. This is very important on this part of the Gulf, as the public water is well water (non-potable) it is normally recommended that residents and guests drink only bottled water and haul in ice.

The kitchen, with tile countertops, is very well equipped: including a coffeemaker, blender, toaster, glasses, dishes, wine glasses, utensils, brand new pots & pans, waffle maker, grill tools, crab pot, etc. Appliances include a glass stovetop, oven, microwave, stainless steel refrigerator with reverse osmosis filtered water/ice door dispenser and dishwasher.


Upstairs there is a master suite and a second bedroom. The first has a sumptuous king size memory foam bed appointed with luxury linens (including down alternative mattress topper and duvet), large bathroom, plenty of storage space, and a 40" HDTV TV. The second bedroom has an equally lavish queen size bed, a 40" HDTV, and is adjacent to a second full bath.

The ground floor has an additional large living room with a 50" HDTV TV, and 2 days beds that each convert easily to king beds. There is also a kitchenette with a sink, fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. The large bedroom has a king bed, 40 inch HDTV, dresser, and small sitting area. The downstairs bathroom has a double sink and an attached enclosed indoor/outdoor shower. The ground floor can be accessed either by a spiral staircase indoors, or french doors leading to the outside. This makes Kismet uniquely accessible for your older relatives.
High-quality linens, towels & beach towels are provided at NO ADDITIONAL FEE.

Surfside Beach Registration #10374

Property manager

Lee Merryman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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 (limit 2 total)
Well behaved pets are always welcome at Kismet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Indoors, outdoor smoking area provided.

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Freeport

Located in Freeport, this holiday home is on 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surfside Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port of Freeport - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Quintana Beach - 19 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The River Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lupita's Mexican Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Maria's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Panoramic Gulf Views-120 Steps to Beach- Huge Deck- Large Beautiful Home pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Amazing Panoramic Gulf Views-120 Steps to Beach- Huge Deck- Large Beautiful Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Panoramic Gulf Views-120 Steps to Beach- Huge Deck- Large Beautiful Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Panoramic Gulf Views-120 Steps to Beach- Huge Deck- Large Beautiful Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Freeport holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Surfside Jetty Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

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

Perfect

We had a fantastic stay and an amazing host. Kim was quick with responses and shared some local happenings in the area. Great views of the beach from the porch, nice way to relax in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Wonderful Christmas at the Beach!

Loved the beach house!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Easy Beach Access

Had a great time! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tim D.

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

Family getaway

Great location, walking distance to beach. We really loved packing up our car and driving the beaches! Still quite a bit of clean up being done due to recent storms but that didn’t keep us from enjoying ourselves!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg and Kimbery H.

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

We Had An Awesome Time Again At Kizmet!

We had an awesome time again staying at the Kizmet beach house. We had 4 generations staying in the house just a few feet from the beach. Everything we needed for cooking was there available to us including a washer and dryer and charcoal barbecue grill. We can't wait to go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Anne P.

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

Our Favorite Place

We love this property and try to book it anytime we are at Surfside. The host is very responsive, the house is always very clean / well stocked, and you are a short walk to both the Beach and the Seahorse restaurant. Highly recommended this charming / quirky beach home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leigh M.

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

What a view

Amazing view and super convenient to beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Gwen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Labor day stay

Great location! Property manager responsive Pictured on VRBO website need updating, misleading. Yard needed cutting, water from faucets smelled, dryer didmt work, satellite/tv/ceiling fan we couldnt figure out initially.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Weekend!!

Loved our stay great view of the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Payton P.

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

Very nice beach house

For a group of guys this had absolutely everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talkna H.

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

Great, nice view

Great time, wonderful views, house cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

Beautiful view

Loved the views
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Excellent

Loved it. Was better in person then the pictures. Will use this property next year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B., Houston, Texas USA - Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

PERFECT SPOT !

Everything was exactly as advertised - perfect in every way. Many-many thanks, we will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

annette S.

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

Wonderful place

We had the best week. Great location, super clean. The owners thought of everything and were quick to respond when I had a question. Very roomy and the beds were soooo comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

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

Great location!

Great location right off the beach. Long beach walks in either direction. We were able to cook a fairly large and involved meal with the provided kitchenware. The Seahorse Bar and Grill is also a very short walk away along the beach. Open line of communication with the property management through the VRBO app. We enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little beach house

The house was perfectly sized for our families (6 adults, 4 kids). There are two bedrooms on the main floor (a master with an en suite bath and another room with a queen bed), as well as another full bath directly outside the queen bedroom. There was also another bedroom downstairs with a king bed, as well as two daybeds that pull out to king beds. This area was perfect for the older kids, as they felt like they had their own private area of the home to hang out in. There is a half-bathroom downstairs as well, so our older kids were able to stay up later without having to worry about waking anyone up upstairs! It is conveniently located within walking distance to the beach, as well as a beach access road for driving onto the beach. Overall, it was perfectly suited for our multi-family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby S.

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

2nd Times A Charm

The first time we stayed at this property was during spring break. The weather was nice, but the water was rather cold. This year our grandkids requested to go to this beach house, but in the summer. We had a marvelous time and brought back tons of fun memories. Thank you Kim and Meri, for sharing your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

B N.

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

Hear the ocean roar!

Fabulous location - view out to the Gulf with no houses in front of you. Surfside is a great off season town to visit, but it is growing so be sure to ask about any known construction around the house. Any questions and the best property manager ever , JJ, is right there with the answer! The beds and living space are quite comfortable . Some of the living spaces have been updated, others such as the downstairs bathroom are more rustic. If you are planning to work from here be aware that the Wi-Fi is very inconsistent. Could be the location, could be the older router. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Terry R.

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

Great location near the beach.

The location was fabulous just a quick walk over the decking to the beach on a neighborhood street. The home was very clean but is also very old and outdated, they call it "rustic". The beds were very comfortable. The downstairs bathroom is more like an outhouse and had the 11 year old crying because she fell down late at night. Was told there was a K-cup machine downstairs (so I brought my K-cups) but there was not. Had to go upstairs to use the Kuerig which refused to accept my "non-kuerig" k-cups so I had to go buy some on Christmas. We were there for 4 days and lost the internet service for 48 hours of that time which because it's winter and we couldn't be outside much, that was a bummer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Beautiful and luxurious Surfside Getaway

We loved our stay at Kismet! The owners were so responsive and delightful. They anticipated every need we had and provided beautiful extras to make our vacation special. We enjoyed the very soft beds and high quality linens. The bathrooms were beautifully appointed and filled with soft towels and toiletries. Every room in the beach home was beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished. The living area accomodated our large family - there was plenty of great seating indoors and out. We especially appreciated the beautiful deck with seating for coffee in the morning, outdoor lunches, and drinks and visiting in the evening - the owners even provided yoga mats for the gorgeous mornings. Cafe lighting, comfortable sectional seating, and the uninterrupted view of wildflowers, dune, beach, and ocean just added to the charm. We loved the ocean breeze and sound of waves from the deck - heavenly. For quiet time, we found fun selections of DVDs to watch on the enormous TVs in every room (plus direct TV), fun board games, and wi-fi for everyone's electronics. Especially great for Surfside Beach was the whole home filtration system. (No hauling cases of bottled water, no stinky showers) We also enjoyed the extra downstairs bathroom, laundry room, and full living area. It was wonderful to have a separate and beautiful area for my brother's family to play and sleep. We loved walking just steps to the beach - thank you for the lovely vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Paying for the view and location

Ok I have very mixed feeling about this place, let me just start off by saying the place is nothing like true picture it is a house that is completely falling apart, ran down. There is zero water pressure and the overall layout of the house is plain weird. There are random steps all over the place and just not convenient. One of the bathrooms upstairs only had scorching hot water, the other one was dirty hair all over the place when we arrived and a sandy substance that wasn’t actual sand just nasty. There is creepy doors that say private on them that don’t open, the downstairs area is cute but the bathroom is an outhouse with a old tub that has junk inside. The water smells like sulfur but it’s tolerable, what is not is the water pressure. The carpet upstairs is disgusting and has spots everywhere, now before you say it’s a beach house for the price I would think the cleanliness of this place would make up for the run down state of the house. I had a toddler 2 year old with me and I just didn’t feel safe with him running around he could fall at any moment in one of the many random steps all over the house. Now to the good and why I had mixed feelings, the view and location is absolutely amazing we woke up in the morning and it was like looking at a painting with the ocean directly in front of you, the. A very short walk to the beach and that part of the beach was absolutely gorgeous, would I stay there again yes but only for the location and the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm S.

Excellent Homely Property With a View of the Sea and Just A Few Steps to the Beach

The property is exactly as the pictures show. The ground floor has a separate bedroom where my son, wife and baby slept, a sitting area with sofas that convert into beds - my 18 year old son slept in there, a small kitchenette, laundry room, toilet, and a rustic shower area. Up the winding staircase there is a large lounge area, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Outside decking had two tables, plenty of wooden chairs, loungers, charcoal bbq, and lighting. Everywhere was well cleaned and maintained. Little additions like plenty of towels, beach towels and mats made our stay more comfortable. Lee and Kim were great to deal with and very responsive to the couple of questions that we had on arrival. This was our first time to Surfside and we definately enjoyed the beach, and our time at Kismet. I would recommend this house to you if you need to accommodate a large family, or even two or three smaller families could easily fit. If you haven't been to Surfside, it is a lovely beach. Remember though that as there is nothing much to do around there, take your own entertainment. The house itself has a selection of movies on dvd and tvs in every room, along with a number of board games. We also took games and balls, skim boards etc for on the beach. The sea was cool so not many people were in it but the weather was hot and we got a little tan or burn - at the end of March! Praise the Lord for Texas weather! We did not eat out while we were there so can't comment about the food but there are a few restaurants close by, with one being a short walk down the beach. We would have probably eaten there if we did go out as it is right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

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

Fishing weekend

The property had great views and very easy access to the beach. Very easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Spencer R., Lake Jackson, Texas

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

Awesome house!

Awesome beach view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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