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The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away!

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
On the beach, sun-loungers
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
On the beach, sun-loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away!

As seen on HGTV’s Beach Front Bargain Hunt season 25 premiere!

Built in 2014, this updated beach house is steps away from the water. Guests can entertain family and relax in and out with 3 bedroom 3 bath home with 4 decks, which all have views of the ocean and bay. The home will provide accommodations for 10 and provides a kitchen which is stocked with all the utensils and cookware to satisfy the chef in you. The living room and dining table has plenty of seating to eat, play games or work on a puzzle. There’s patio seating underneath the home as well as an outdoor shower (hot and cold water) to be enjoyed after a day playing at the beach.

Tip Sea Turtle has many other amenities all included. Brand new furniture, high quality towels and linens. There is a full size washer and dryer. Each queen and full bed have memory foam mattress covers on them. High speed WiFi, DVDs, family games and puzzles to maximize family time.

Packing everything you need for the beach takes a lot of room. So we keep beach chairs and a wagon for your use. Even a shovel to help you dig a hole for a bonfire.

The home has 2 master bedrooms that each have a queen sized bed. One with a full bath and the other a 3/4 bath. The 3rd bedroom has 2 sets of bunk beds, single over full. All bedrooms are on the second floor and there is also a 3/4 bath on the main floor. Enjoy ocean views from both master bedrooms.

There is a cleaning fee to pay the house keeper for thoroughly cleaning the house after every guest stay. All you need to do is relax and enjoy your vacation!

Easy check in/out. Guests will receive an unique code that will be active throughout their stay. No rusty lock box to tackle.

Weekly/monthly discounts available.

Surfside is a quiet village a little over an hour away from Houston. This one traffic light town has beach front dining, a couple convenient stores along with food trucks on the weekends. There is great surf fishing and a crabbing pier to be enjoyed. Walk along the beach or jetty and watch dolphins and turtles swim by.

Tip Sea Turtle isn’t just a rental property but our dream vacation home. We have and will continue to add to the comforts for our family and yours to enjoy time together. We truly hope your family will enjoy your vacation here as much as our family does.

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During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Surfside Beach. You'll find features like laundry facilities. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Surfside Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Swan Lake
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $150 additional fee for smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Absolutely NO big parties. Prom, bachelor etc. Owner reserves the right to terminate reservation.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Small dogs only please. There is a $50 pet fee.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$150 additional fee for smoking

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Our Open Is Just Steps Away
Our Open Beach is Just Steps Away! Freeport
Our Open Beach is Just Steps Away! Private vacation home

The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!!
7am just steps from the sea turtle
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abraham S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay,owner is really responsive when needed help,and close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and easy access to the beach! The house was very clean and the owners were very helpful! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here a few times! It’s great every time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kale is a fantastic host! Loved everything but the weather!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the nicest play we have stayed in Surfside. Very convenient to the beach, great communication from host, and the place was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and had everything we needed. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, nice neighborhood, right next to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NORMA R.

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

Loved the house

We had an amazing stay and had so much fun with our family. Kyle accommodated our request and we are so thankful for allowing us to stay at this beautiful house. The beds are so comfortable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the convenience to the beach and appreciated the chairs and wagon to take with us. The house was clean and just as pictured.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Fam Fun

This is by far the best place to stay on Surfside Beach. Best location. Best host. Nothing but positive experiences. We always have so much family fun here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

k j.

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

Great location and accommodations

Close to beach, great breeze on the deck, owner was attentive and it was everything we expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Easter break Get-Away

Excellent location to beach. Very clean and nicely decorated. Plenty of parking. Had fun and sun on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Perfect location and all the amenities!

Something for everyone. Books, games, grill, comfortable beds. Plenty of kitchen accessories, four outdoor decks and even swings under the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri E.

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

Perfect beach house for a relaxing trip.

The Tip Sea Turtle was a great hous to stay in for our girls trip to the beach. The house was stocked with everything we needed to cook. The beds were cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maribel S.

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

Great house for first visit

It was our first time out in surf side beach and it was a great first experience. For the people that went it was a perfect house and location. Wish we could have stayed longer but will definitely be rebooking later on.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

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

Great Location

Loved our stay! Great beach access! Place very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polina K.

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

Great stay

Great weekend stay! The house was very clean and property managers/owners were quick to respond to all of our inquiries and questions. Great location, too! Overall, this was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Beautiful Beach House

We loved our weekend stay at the beach house! It was absolutely perfect for our family time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Perfect weekend away

It was an absolute delight staying at this property for our spring break weekend. The location right next to the beach was perfect and so convenient. The house was exactly like described in the listing. It was so cute, cozy and the furniture was comfy. The owners were very helpful every step of the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal t.

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

Perfect location!

Tipsea Turtle was a great place to stay! House had everything we needed and the walk to the beach was much shorter than expected! House is in the perfect spot. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Great location just steps from the beach!

Great home just steps from the beach. Very clean house with everything you need. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

This was the perfect location to the beach

Beach house was clean and cozy. We enjoyed the location of the beach just steps away making it so convenient. We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Wonderful stay

This beach house was wonderful and close to the beach. The whole family had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023