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The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away.

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Exterior
Interior
Property grounds
On the beach, sun-loungers
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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Surfside Beach, TX
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Swan Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jamaica Beach
    ‪34 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. There is also a gas bbq with provided propane. 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 barbecue grills and 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
  • Soap
  • 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
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

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

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Our Open Beach is Just Steps Away! Freeport
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The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here a few times! It’s great every time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay,owner is really responsive when needed help,and close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!!
7am just steps from the sea turtle
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C., Belton

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, nice neighborhood, right next to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and had everything we needed. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NORMA R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Shahira L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A good time

Everything was as advertised. It was clean and had everything we needed plus additional items such as additional beach chairs which came in very handy. The location is good with and beach access is just steps away. We had a great time with family on the beach. The overall condition of the property is excellent and well maintained. The host is very responsive to any questions or requests. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Teri E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Polina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Rosharon, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and views

We spent Labor Day weekend here and had the best time! There are multiple balconies that each have great views and it's very close to the beach. The house had everything we needed to cook grill and enjoy family time. There was plenty of space for multiple cars and lots of beach stuff to borrow. We really enjoyed our time and plan to stay at this house again in the future! best been
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danyale J.

Liked: Cleanliness

TipSea Turtle

The house was beautiful. My husband and our family had a wonderful it felt like a home away from home. The access to the beach was great. My husband and I are thinking about purchasing a property. Thank you for all the accommodations and allowing my family to stay at your house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach House- Steps from Beach

Owner Kale & wife knocked it out of the park. If we had a beach house this is what I pray it would be like. Don't worry about a thing here. Updated & decorated wonderfully. Peaceful Stay - definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best trip ever!

The house was awesome and there’s even more amenities and things included that aren’t listed in the description! It was the best place for my kids first beach trip and we had an absolute blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dick T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Grandparents attending Grandchild’s HS graduation!

Exceeded our expectations – cleanliness was most appreciated! an We enjoyed the deck views of the Gulf of Mexico and the close proximity!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway with Ease

Great property! Spacious, stocked with all the necessities and easy access to the beach with great views. We had a wonderful stay with no issues! We highly recommend this beautiful home and will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024