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Mermaid Manor:Beachfront Sun, Sand, & Good Times!

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Surfside Beach, TX
  • Surfside Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Port of Freeport
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Lake Jackson, TX (LJN-Brazoria County)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Mermaid Manor:Beachfront Sun, Sand, & Good Times!

Summary:
Comfortable and very large beach home is just steps to sand and ocean! This spacious 8 bedroom vacation escape will accommodate up to 20 guests for seaside fun. Located right on the front row, this home offers easy access to miles of beach, shaded porch on the main level, and upper sun deck with fantastic panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Space:
You and your group will appreciate the open concept main level with huge kitchen, separate dining area and bar stools for expanding your dining space. Everything is designed for you to enjoy a relaxing vacation stay whether inside or outside!

SLEEPING/BATH CONFIGURATION:
~ 1st Bedroom: Queen bed
~ 2nd Bedroom :Queen bed
~ 3rd Bedroom: Queen bed
~ 4th Bedroom: Queen bed
~ 5th Bedroom: Queen bed
~ 6th Bedroom: 2 x Twin over Twin bunk beds
~ 7th Bedroom: 2 x Twin over Twin bunk beds
~ 8th Bedroom: Queen bed

FEATURES/AMENITIES:
RO drinking water system installed, 2 refrigerators (plenty of room for your groceries), large dining table, 2 x TVs, ceiling fans, central A/C, games, washer & dryer, charcoal grill, walkover pier, outdoor shower/rinse off, double decks overlooking ocean water and beach galore

Guest Access:
EASY CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT:
It's easy to stay with us and secure too! Access the home electronically at 4pm on the date of your arrival with your unique lock code that we specifically give only to you via text and email. Your code is live from 4pm on your arrival date until 11am on the date of your departure.

The Neighborhood:
🏝️ We (The 979 Crew) love our sleepy Surfside Beach community with plenty of sand and surf to enjoy! No touristy chain restaurants, shops or hotels. Just chillin' beach bar and grills, food (and beverage) trucks (like Surfin Rita Daiquiris To-Go), burger joints (like Pier 30 and Sharkies on the Beach) and tasty fresh seafood options (like Seahorse Bar & Grill and Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill) line the water. Surfside is your simple relaxing sandy beach, water sporting, surfing, fishing and crabbing vacation destination.

Getting Around:
Surfside Beach is located around an 1 hr drive to Houston on Texas Highway 288 depending on traffic. For out-of-town visitors, Houston Hobby Airport is within easy driving distance offering many carriers making air travel reasonable and convenient Just rent a car and enjoy the drive down!

Other Things to Note:
HOSTED BY THE 979 CREW ADVANTAGE:
The 979 Crew is comprised of island locals who are passionate about making sure the home you chose is nothing short of clean, comfortable, and ready for your group's fun! Every home is fully and professionally cleaned after each guest stay. In addition, all of our homes feature luxury hotel-quality/high thread count on all sheets, bedding, and bath towels which are replaced upon every turnover including the duvet covers and shams (we've heard not every company does this, and we think that's just gross). We take clean seriously! When you rent a 979 home, you'll also receive the 'comforts of home' guest welcome starter supply of shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, tp and paper towels, dishwasher and clothes washer pods. We want your stay to be as easy as you do, and the 979 Crew aims to deliver on that commitment. We love our island guests!

🐾 PUP-FRIENDLY:
Bring Fido(s)! We welcome your furry friends (aka family members). Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are allowed at this home, subject to approval and a non-refundable pet fee ($125 for 1 dog, extra $75 for 2) per stay.

WIFI/TV SERVICE:
Our properties include WIFI/Internet and TV service for your streaming services. Due to our location (Island living is a whole other way of life), service may be unpredictable or spotty, and repair times can be delayed. While we will do everything we can to ensure these items are in good working order before your arrival, please note, these services may not be as consistent as they are in your area. So grab your favorite people, ditch the electronics, and spend the day at our beautiful beaches!

979 VACATION PROPERTY SERVICES:
All 979 rental home follow local and state tax rules. Reservations may be booked up to 365 days in advance. Please send inquiry and details if more than a year out as rates and availability may not be updated. Each reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, $1M liability protection and $10K damage insurance - and good news, No Security Deposit Required!

CANCELLATION POLICY:
For any new reservation, you may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund. Some exceptions may apply for last-minute reservations.

After that, cancel at least 30 days before your check-in and receive a refund in your original form of payment less the booking fee.

Reservations made on 3rd party channels/OTAs such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking, Hopper etc may be subject to their terms and conditions which may be different than 979's. Please reference the site where you originally reserved your stay.

The 979 Crew looks forward to providing you with your cleanest, most comfortable, and FUN stay!

*NOTE: Absolutely No Prom, Graduation or other large (more than the max occupancy) parties/events permitted. Max # house sleeps (occupancy) = max # of Guests allowed on property at any time. Thank you.

Interaction with Guests:
Guest Service Hours: 8:30am - 7pm daily

Property manager

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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
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 and a first aid kit

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.
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Surfside Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Follets Island Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Port of Freeport - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 22 min drive - 22.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sharkies On The Beach Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dorado's Dive Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Captain Mark's Seafood - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Manor:Beachfront Sun, Sand, & Good Times! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Manor:Beachfront Sun, Sand, & Good Times!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Manor:Beachfront Sun, Sand, & Good Times!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Manor:Beachfront Sun, Sand, & Good Times! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Freeport holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Follets Island Beach is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Wknd
This is my second time booking this home. It is absolutely perfectly sized for our family. Great location right on the water.Great times and beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Time
Family gathering was awesome. Everything was clean and the space was great for our family. The only problem was the door knob was hard to operate.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Multi generational family beach trip
We spent the week with 16 people from age 3 to 80 and had a great time. Location of house could not have been better. Very easy walk to beach and sand is easy to walk on. Check in process and communication with host was very easy. The house had plenty of room and everyone had there own space. It was raining on and off all week so the covered porch was nice. Downsides where since it was raining drive way and parking areas were flooded most of week. Also since house accommodates up to 20 people more than 1 trash can would be nice and the house just needs some tlc, needs a paint job and bathrooms need some upgrades. Overall we had a great trip and house worked for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P., Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very pleased with the amount of kitchen supplies. Everything worked! Not one thing to complain about.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
The check-in process was easy, the house was nice and the beach was beautiful. We had a wonderful family reunion,. We had 20 family members that were able to gather together for several days all I the same house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

John K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Jeep Topless Weekend
First off, our Jeep group loves to come to Surfside Beach for this annual event. We do NOT like to go to Crystal Beach for this event due to so many other Non-Jeep people ruin it for us. As far as the beach house itself... great location! Our only negative notes are this, the door handle on the entry door needs to be replaced... it is old and warn out. The shower curtain liners need to be replaced, they were was mold on them... other than the mosquitos... we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Nikki R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This house needs work
The house looked as if it has been abandoned. No one took the time to paint/fix the imperfections before renting out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Multi-family fun
Great view. Easy access to the beach. Two refrigerators! Plenty of hooks for towels and bathing suits. Great chairs on the covered porch made it a favorite spot to watch the sunrise, the birds, the waves, the people, etc. Inside it was warmer upstairs than down, but that could be helped with some dark curtains. Other minor issues: missing batteries in the remotes, very little lighting under the house, and no oven mitts. Bathrooms are a little tight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
YOU HAVE TO BUY YOUR OWN Drinking WATER
We had a fantastic stay at this beach house, it was clean, very well loved (some wear here and there) but perfect for our family vacation. They however do not have in this listing that the water is unsafe to drink and cook with. It was a big hassle to buy and bring in loads of water. It was not a deal breaker, but definitely something I wish they had put in the listing so I knew what we were getting into.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Perfect location but house needs TLC
The views and location were amazing! The house however needs a lot of TLC! The toilets were from 1980 and were literally about 10 inches off the ground; the dining table only sat 6 people and of that 1 of the chairs was broken; the dryer does not work; it would have been nice to have an outdoor shower instead of a hose that only turned on when it was all the way to hot (burning your skin); and the house was just really run down! Peeling paint, filthy stained toilets, crappy appliances and just a general lack of effort put into maintaining this house. I would not have really said anything but at almost $1500 a night to stay there between fees and cleaning, this house should have been WAY better taken care of! With that said, it WAS all clean, bed sheets were clean and soft and it did not smell. Lots of space to run around and great views…. Just wish they put a little more love into maintaining this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

David B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sewer over flow and maintence
Check in was easy but upon arrival and inspection of property we found it dirty and in a state of disrepair. Entry door was very hard to work by our entire family each time we entered or exited the house. We fixed a few things during our week. We cleaned windows, repaired toilet paper hangers fixed shelve in freezer side of fridge(preventing its closing). Several smoke detectors were inoperable or just laying in a drawer. The kitchen sink sprays water from left side of sink. The carpet, rugs(had duct tape keeping it together), walls and shower stalls were dirty and stained. Lamps on nights stands were coming apart. Light bulbs didn’t work in kitchen under cabinets. The sinks filled up with water fast and had a slow drain. The couches in main room were well beyond use by date. Tv in bedroom didn’t work. Some bedrooms didn’t have a tv at all. Remotes didn’t have batteries in some. There was not a outside shower or hose to use to clean off any sand or saltwater. Mosquitos were really bad during our stay as well. The air condition did work well and kept us cool during our stay. The overall condition of this property is poor and needs an updating with better upkeep. Could not use lower portion of property to grill or eat due to SEWER WATER FLOWING ONTO PATIO DAILY. The stench of sewer water was intolerable. Will not ever return or recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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