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Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!!

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Sit, relax and enjoy the view of the pedestrian beach looking towards the Jetty
Beach & Jetty views from under the house. Steps away for the pedestrian Beach.
Exterior
Living area with sofa bed, smart TV , DVDs and some kids games.
Fully equipped Kitchen with everything you need for a comfortable stay

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 552.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
surfside beach, TX
  • Surfside Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Quintana Beach County Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Lake Jackson, TX (LJN-Brazoria County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom Ttwo

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!!


This updated beach home has everything you need to enjoy your getaway at the beach. Sit and relax whilst enjoying ocean views from our partially shaded deck.

With just a few steps to the pedestrian beach this home is ideal for small families and fisherman alike. The Surfside Jetty Park is a short walk away with its half a mile long jetty for fishing, walking, or just watching the large ships go by in the channel, sometimes you see dolphins playing right at the end of the jetty. There's also a small playground, splash pad, nature trails and much more located close by.

Surf Rider is a cozy updated 2 bedrooms, 1 bath home with central heat and air and a stacked washer and dryer. Main bedroom has a comfy Queen Bed (new May 2024) , 2nd bedroom has two Twin Beds. Sleeper sofa in the living room (new may 2024) Sleeps 5 (max 4 adults)

Bed linens and bath towels are provided. A modern kitchen, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and fully stocked with everything you need to make delicious meals to be enjoyed at the dining table

Pets welcome with prior approval and paid pet fee

Come and an enjoy a slower paced life, relax and enjoy our little bit of paradise at the beach!





Please Note:

Pets allowed (2 Small dogs or 1 medium, No puppies , must be potty trained ) with a paid pet fee $100. No dogs on furniture, linens etc. or left home alone unless crated. We provide one small crate. No cats allowed

Maximum, occupancy is 5 including children.

No day guests unless have prior approval

Please note surfside city water is not drinkable/ or good to cook with. We do have a reverse osmosis unit under the sink which provides drinking water and there is a whole house filter so it is ok to bathe and wash teeth/ clothes with. We also advise bringing your own too

Due to being so close the Gulf/beach the area can change due to high tides ie. more sand on and around our property or on the road. Sometimes sea glass etc can be brought up by the tide, please take care.

Hurricane/storm Policy - We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you against the unexpected including Hurricane/storms and COVID and any other unforeseen circumstances, no refund will be issues outside of our cancellation policy. Sorry, No date changes

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 that covers the drive only and records with moved .

No Third-Party bookings, person booking need to be staying for the duration of the stay

Property manager

Kat
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: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Max 5 people incl day visitors/ children
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
1 large or 2 small/med. No puppies. No other pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets on furniture/ linen. Not left home alone unless crated. Small crate provided. Pet fee $100 for 2
** No Parties or group get togethers .You will be asked to leave/loose deposit ** All guests staying at the property must be on the reservation.
Extra deep cleaning fee will be charged if smoking. Keep doors closed to prevent bugs/ heat in the home. No Rvs per city ordinance

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
Note from host: Max 5 people incl day visitors/ children
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 activities can be experienced at Port of Freeport and Freeport Municipal Golf Course. Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
surfside beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port of Freeport - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 19 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Quintana Beach - 20 min drive - 19.7 km

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 Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Freeport holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Surfside Jetty Park. Swan Lake is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surf Rider Stay
We had a wonderfully time, and really enjoyed the Property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place!
It is a nice little place steps away from the water. Short walk to the jetty and park. Only complaint is the driveway, the sand is soft and if you are in a small vehicle you might have trouble, my truck has no problems. Already looking to rebook the Surf Rider in coming months!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Birgitta F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the beach!
Nice little cottage with a wrap-around upper deck to relax and watch the waves and enjoy the tranquility. All the comforts of home provided. The queen bed was comfortable. Cozy living room with comfy sofa and 2 nice chairs. The upper deck has a gate to keep dogs in, although my chihuahua was able to slip right between the wood slats to go downstairs. The grounds are pretty much all sand outside, so be prepared to clean the sand off your feet before going inside. A sisal-type rug outside the front door would have been handy for brushing off sandy shoes and feet. Love the bench swing down below deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little house and location!
This property was great to stay with small kids and a teen who all love being at the beach 24/7! It was so easy to walk down to the beach with nothing and be able to come back to the house for breaks, showers and naps. The house was cute, clean and had everything we needed. We plan to book again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

andie o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Direct beach access was fantastic!
Great stay for our family,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Perfect getaway right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best quick getaway spot
Wonderful stay! Great location and recommend to any beach lover! Kat is a great host and very much available if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great house, great location, great communication. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karoliina S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Getaway
If you love the beach this is your place! Me and my little family loved our time! We plan on coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Location
Overall the stay was great. Had a minor issue with the AC. But we communicated the issue to Kat and they had someone out the next day. Fixed the issue. Probably from the storm. You can see the beach and neighborhood is still recovering from the storm. But we throughly enjoyed our time. The house was clean and we had everything that we could need. The balcony overlooking the ocean was fantastic. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peefect stay
Wonderful place and walking distance to the beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family spot
Great location and view of the pedestrian beach. The house was cute and clean. Our family of four enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice beach house
A NICE BEACH STAY
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay right on the beach!
The is a cute little place that me and my two friends stayed at. We would definitely stay here again. The listing is just like it is described and pictured. Kat was always quick to respond if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay on the beach
Overall the place was nice, clean and the whole process was really easy. We really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
We were surprised and a little unnerved about the rattle snake habitat next to house. But all was good never seen a snake. Beach is A few steps away. My husband enjoyed watching big ships coming . Need some dishes to be able warm things in microwave. Smaller skillet needs replaced. But other than that kitchen was efficient. The doors to bedrooms stick. The one door is hard to shut.Furniture ok. The Queen bed is really soft you sink in the middle. No air in bedroom but there is a fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 2 night stay
Perfect option for a couple night stay! All expectations met, and easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy we stayed at Surf Rider
It was a great stay overall, steps from the beach so I could sit on the deck and watch the kids (12 and 15) plan in the sand, the gate on the deck was great to keep the dog from running down. Everything was clean and in fairly good condition. We didn't cook but the kitchen would have allowed it. Only minor flaws in our opinion was the smaller deck chairs were a bit flimsy, and my husband felt the queen bed was too soft, but he's a back sleeper and likes a super firm mattress. I slept like a baby. We'd for sure consider staying again. The outdoor shower was perfect to get the sand washed off before heading up. We really had a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family loved the house - perfect for us and our two sons. Beach just steps out of the door
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
We had a nice quiet weekend. The property is clean & close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cayla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Wonderful location with great views! We stay in Surfside frequently and really enjoyed this location, you can’t get any closer to the beach. Host was very responsive. The house is smaller than what we are used to (family of 5) but the layout worked and it was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chill time
Wife and I needed some relaxation time by ourselves and this place did the job. Great time and even better location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT ALAN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach property
Had a great time. Clean Very responsive. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

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

Surf Rider is perfect for us as its so close to the beach, we also enjoy sitting in the captain chairs watching ships come in and out of the port.

Languages:

English

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