Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Great Views
4.3
Excellent(48 Reviews)House in Surfside Beach, TX
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this house rental
Create unforgettable memories at Blue Marlin, your perfect beach getaway! This spacious canal-front home boasts 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, offering ample room for families and groups to relax and unwind. Just a short 4-minute drive to the surf, Blue Marlin allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds: beach days and tranquil evenings spent on the waterfront. What better place to make memories!
Location: Surfside Beach community of Freeport, Texas
Beach Access: Less than a 4 minute drive to Surfside Beach.
WIFI: Free high-speed WIFI is available throughout the home.
Cable: We provide Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own Amazon Prime, Netflix, or other streaming service apps as well.
Pet Policy: Up to 3 pets are welcome in our home with a $25 fee per pet. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after in the yard, and aren't left alone inside the home unless in a crate or kennel. Please message us if you’re planning on bringing your furry friend!
Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 12 guests must be approved prior to booking.
Parking: There is room for 6 cars in the driveway.
Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.
Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.
Inside the main floor, you'll find a light-filled living area that seamlessly connects with the dining room and kitchen, perfect for spending quality time together. Three comfortable bedrooms complete this level, offering a king-size bed for a luxurious retreat, a queen-size bed for restful nights, and another room with a queen-size bed and a full-over-full bunk bed, ideal for families.
Head downstairs to discover a haven of entertainment! This expansive space features a living area with a big-screen TV, perfect for movie nights. Feeling playful? Challenge your friends and family to classic arcade games or a foosball match. Two full-over-full bunk bed sets provide additional sleeping options for larger groups.
Unwind and soak up the sunshine on the expansive front porch, offering a delightful spot for al fresco dining or catching some rays. Step outside downstairs and discover a true backyard oasis! Enjoy a cookout with the provided BBQ pit, have fun with yard games, relax on the swinging bench, or gather around the firepit for cozy evenings alongside the serene canal.
Blue Marlin awaits to create your dream beach escape. Book your stay today and start planning unforgettable memories!
We are unable to price match any rates found on other booking platforms.
House Rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 12 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- No jumping or diving into the canal. Children must be supervised at all times.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.
Location: Surfside Beach community of Freeport, Texas
Beach Access: Less than a 4 minute drive to Surfside Beach.
WIFI: Free high-speed WIFI is available throughout the home.
Cable: We provide Roku with access to Sling TV for live television channels. Guests are welcome to log into their own Amazon Prime, Netflix, or other streaming service apps as well.
Pet Policy: Up to 3 pets are welcome in our home with a $25 fee per pet. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after in the yard, and aren't left alone inside the home unless in a crate or kennel. Please message us if you’re planning on bringing your furry friend!
Large Groups: We love hosting church groups and large family gatherings, however groups over the size of 12 guests must be approved prior to booking.
Parking: There is room for 6 cars in the driveway.
Party Policy: No parties are allowed at our home. Please look elsewhere if that is the intent of your trip.
Age Requirement: Guests must be 24+ to book.
Inside the main floor, you'll find a light-filled living area that seamlessly connects with the dining room and kitchen, perfect for spending quality time together. Three comfortable bedrooms complete this level, offering a king-size bed for a luxurious retreat, a queen-size bed for restful nights, and another room with a queen-size bed and a full-over-full bunk bed, ideal for families.
Head downstairs to discover a haven of entertainment! This expansive space features a living area with a big-screen TV, perfect for movie nights. Feeling playful? Challenge your friends and family to classic arcade games or a foosball match. Two full-over-full bunk bed sets provide additional sleeping options for larger groups.
Unwind and soak up the sunshine on the expansive front porch, offering a delightful spot for al fresco dining or catching some rays. Step outside downstairs and discover a true backyard oasis! Enjoy a cookout with the provided BBQ pit, have fun with yard games, relax on the swinging bench, or gather around the firepit for cozy evenings alongside the serene canal.
Blue Marlin awaits to create your dream beach escape. Book your stay today and start planning unforgettable memories!
We are unable to price match any rates found on other booking platforms.
House Rules:
- Guests must be 24+ to book the property.
- One-night stays must be approved.
- Groups larger than 12 need to be approved. We do not allow parties.
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am.
- Any damages to the house or property during your stay will result in a deduction or additional charge for the resulting repair/replacement cost.
- All pets must be approved by our team, stay off of all furniture, be cleaned up after in the yard, and not left alone inside the home unless in a kennel.
- No parking allowed on lawns, yards, empty grass lots or other neighbors’ driveways, even if their home appears unoccupied.
- Oversized vehicles/trailers are not permitted unless explicit approval has been received from our team.
- Do not turn the AC below 70 degrees. If you do, you will risk the AC unit freezing up, requiring it to thaw out which will result in the home getting extremely warm.
- No jumping or diving into the canal. Children must be supervised at all times.
- Should an eviction occur due to breaking house rules (noise ordinance violations, excessive guests and/or vehicles beyond the agreed amount), there will be an $850 fine.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Surfside Beach, TX
Reviews
4.3
Excellent(48 Reviews)4.3
When we arrived the house needed to be cleaned. There was still coffee in pot, beds had sand and hair in them. The floor had many soft(rottr
4.3
EVERYTHING WAS GOOD, BUT THE MESQUITOS. GREAT HOUSE, DEFINETLY SUITED ARE NEEDS.
COULD USE A DEEP CLEANING
4.3
The best thing about this property is the fact that you get to do some fishing in the back. The upstairs is decently cleaned. The location is convenient for going to the beach. But that's about the end of the positives.
Now to the negatives.
The posting is misleading with beds in the game room. It wasn't bunk beds but 2 pull out sofas.
The building is not well maintained. Ok, not a big deal since it is an older house.
AC upstairs cannot keep up with the heat in the afternoon. There were no certain for the glass door which added heat.
There's a sewage/mold problem. If you turn on the vent in the bathroom in the bottom floor game room, you will pull up sewage smell after 5 minutes. This is likely an issue with a lack of P-trap or broken sewage pipe. I did not fully investigate wether this is mold or sewage, but the game room is not suitable for living space. This space should not even be a used as a living area giving the fact that flooding is a common issue in the area. We did NOT sleep in this room. I highly advise anyone to sleep in this room.
The property location is next to a field of mosquito heaven. Take precautions when booking this property. I understand this isn't the fault of the owner, but people should be awared.
The grill is completely rusted. Water hoes and faucet outside was leaking when used.
Bed frame in one of the rooms is in poor condition and likely break if anyone heavy is sleeping on it. Luckily we were all light weights.
4.3
Never had a bad experience until now.Every day was a new problem with the home. First day check in, no key was given to us because cleaning lady was still there "cleaning", claiming she was there all day. Yet downstairs was still dirty, showers were dirty with hair and dirt, floors were unswept, there was RAT POOP in kitchen drawers. They advertised a fourth bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds, it was nonexistent, instead we had couch beds - very uncomfortable. We had people sleeping scrunched up in beds. Home owner LIED. 2nd day, water was pouring from a light in the downstairs ceiling, we had to keep a bucket in the middle of the floor because it made a huge water mess. Then we couldn't use the downstairs bathroom because there was a really harsh sulfur smell when the water was run, leaving 16 people to use 1 bathroom/shower. A RAT got into our CLOSED bagels on the counter - absolutely disgusting. We had to throw away food / couldn't trust food being in closed bags/containers on the counters.Owner sent us a list of items that were supposed to be stocked in the home, yet weren't, so we had to buy extras. 3 of the beds did NOT have pillows or blankets for our first 2 nights. 5th day, water was blowing from a pipe on the side of the house for SEVERAL hours, beginning at 5:30 am - 2pm when maintenance finally showed up. By this time, our water pressure was nonexistent and we couldn't shower, wash dishes, barely had a trickle of water to wash hands. AC upstairs does not cool well.
4.3
A few days before arriving we were sent an email to not put air below 70 or it would freeze. The day before arriving, we were sent an email not to overload the fridge with room temp items or it wouldn’t work properly. Upon actually entering the property were were immediately hit with the sweltering heat inside. Day one they sent HVAC to “repair” the air. We also immediately noticed that trash and garbage had just been swept under the coffee table and couches. When we checked the beds, it was obvious that they left the same soiled sheets on the bed and made it up. There were smears of filth and dirt and body hair in all the beds. . It was absolutely disgusting. There was smeared blood or feces on one of the bathroom walls. when I reported this, the property manager was always quick to respond and even asked if I would like someone to come and clean it. I said yes. When we return from Galveston, nothing had been done, but the housekeeper did swing by and drop a bag of clean linens. DAY 2 in this house, we went downstairs and noticed there were no beds that were advertised when booked. And the roof was leaking from The air conditioner upstairs into the floor below and into the game room. The roof was split open and ready to fall out. IT WAS COMPLETELY UNSAFE! Nothing was done about it and no refund or other house was offered in its place. We rent in this area every year. We are used to having some issues, but this by far, was the worst house. DO NOT RENT!
4.3
Our stay at this property was extremely disappointing. The listing promised two full bunk beds on the main level, but we arrived to find only two pull-out sofas in their place. This misleading information forced our group to compromise our sleeping arrangements, which was unacceptable.
Despite emailing weeks before check-in to confirm bed configurations, we received no notification of changes. When we contacted the property management (Beach Box), they unhelpfully stated that there were enough beds for our group without addressing the specific arrangements promised in the listing. Additionally, they did not provide bedding linens or towels for the sofa couches or the main level. We had to spend the first night without pillows, blankets, or sheets for the two sofa beds, which were only plastic-wrapped mattresses.
Furthermore, the property was in poor condition. We found a wet, unpleasant rug outside, likely from the recent tropical storm, and a broken awning, indicating inadequate maintenance.
Overall, our experience was far below expectations, and we felt misled and inconvenienced. Future guests should be aware of potential discrepancies between the listing and the actual property, as well as the lack of essential provisions.
4.3
Very relaxing. Loved sitting by the canal around the firepit or fishing right there.
4.3
We had an amazingly chill and peaceful weekend. It was a nice short getaway for my family. We played the games provided as well as others that we brought. The fireplace brought us all together and we enjoyed the time with each other at night. Beds were comfortable, clean and inviting. The game room downstairs was a hit with the kids.
4.3
We had an amazing time here! The house was very clean & have everything to make cooking easier!! The game room was so fun & all the machines work. Overall we had a great time!
4.3
Nice property with an affordable pricing for a family outing on the coast and close enough to Houston.
4.3
Was there for work, nice clean place and was able to step right outside and fish.
4.3
Really good location and fun house to stay in.
4.3
It was very easy to speak with the owner! Very clean!
4.3
It’s an excellent sized property in a very quiet setting which was very nice. There were no coffee filters, but not a huge deal for us to go out and get some. The rug in the living room was absolutely filthy. Hair and debris ALL over it. Some of the linens smelled like left over cologne. The very first towel I used had numerous blonde hairs, and the hot water in the shower never got hot. We actually took showers elsewhere for the remainder of the trip. The setting itself is quite nice, but the cleanliness needs some work.
4.3
Very nice and quiet corner beach house that feels like home. This is our second time staying here. We love that it’s a hidden two story. The only bad thing is the mosquitos outside, but the owner can’t control that. Would definitely recommend for a quick get away.
4.3
My husband and I rented the Blue Marlin Beach Box for a mini vacation with the family over Thanksgiving week. We had a wonderful time with a camp fire every night and lots of games to enjoy. Do remember you are on the coast and there will be mosquitos. We took care of the problem with citronella candles, a fogger and Deep Woods Off which kept them away. Great place for a family vacation. I would recommend you to bring bath towels, they are supplied but not many and very thin. Would definitely rent it again!
4.3
Overall a great rental and a beautiful home!
4.3
We had a very relaxing stay here.
4.3
We went for bit more expensive rental because of amenities. Check in was easy but would like to just have code to doors instead of key to not lose. Downstairs is not mad for tall people if you are over 6ft tall will be ducking in downstairs area and shower do not try. Should put this in description of property. Has arcade games which only got 1 to work whule there and tv remote was not working so replaced batteries. Dock area is pretty dangerous since being repaired but assume it will be fixed. Fishing was pretty good. Mosquitoes Mosquitoes everywhere. Bring spray high deet. Nothing owners can do but wanted to warn you. Upstairs had a smell of sewage but went away a day or two then came back do of leaving. I will do better research on my part prior to paying more for amenities was not able to use. Overall good response from manager and place was clean.
4.3
Nice place to stay very comfortable
4.3
Great location, close to the beach. The house did not have many amenities you have to bring everything with you including certain cookware. The house was not very clean upstairs nor downstairs. There were ants everywhere in the bed on the floor. Would not recommend this stay.
4.3
We came to this place to stay for five days and we all got sick. There is mold and mildew in the game room. I called the property manager three times and they never showed up. The bean bag was soaking wet. I had to take it outside whoever is cleaning. This place is not doing a good job. I found trash underneath the couches and the carpet was not vacuumed when we arrived. I am a very clean person, and this place was not clean and we all got a cold.The upstairs shower curtain was very dirty the towels were stained the fridge was not side by side like the picture shows.
4.3
This is a great location near the beach with boat access to the canal. We had a great fishing trip.
4.3
The house was wonderful! Had everything you could ever need! Rooms and bathroom were nice ! Game room was an added bonus! So much fun. We brought our boat and it was such a breeze docking at the house! Would recommend to anyone and will definitely stay again!
4.3
Hosts were great! Nice location
4.3
Great place! Fun game room downstairs. Four stars because lots of flies even though we kept the doors shut, and one of the beds had sand in it when we arrived. Would return without a doubt though!
4.3
The property overall was very nice and I would stay again. The reason I gave 4 stars for cleanliness is the BBQ pit was pretty nasty and the brush to clean it was completely worn to the plastic. But hey, it is a metal BBQ pit near the beach. Other than that, it was a nice clean property.
4.3
Bery good
4.3
Booked this at the last minute because of the price..It’s everything it advertised. Only thing that I found negative was the A/C upstairs. It took a minute for it to cool down. I bumped it down 2 degrees at a time until it was @71. Took a min to go from 76 to 71. The downstairs a/c blows cold.
4.3
The downstairs game room was nice but very dirty. It had a sewage smell being covered up by a plug in. We had a short trip-Th-Sun & Sat we came home to a huge leak so we couldn't use the 2nd toilet/shower (fine-this was separate from the actual house (previous comment on floor plan not correct). Company was fast to respond-that was a plus. Beds were nice & updated. Floor was soft in places which was concerning. Linens were clean but fridge was dirty & there was dust on electronics. Cleaning crew definitely did not do a good job. Location was good (right before the bridge) so it was close to everything.
4.3
My family and I had a great experience. The beach house was in a great location, about 5 minutes away from surf side beach. The game room was a hit not only with the kids but also the adults.
4.3
The floor plan was not accurate.
4.3
We had a wonderful stay all amenitys for a home away from home feel. Cozy spot to hang out and enjoy the evenings on deck close to beach and places to fish and crab
4.3
Great location! Very clean!
4.3
The location is great, property was clean, spacious and so soothing. Neighborhood is quiet and relaxing, yet so close to the beach it’s only a 4 min drive. Property owner was so friendly and checked on our comfort through our entire stay. Felt so relaxed and happy spending the time with the family in this great place. Will definitely be back as soon as possible.
4.3
Had family from around the country come and stay here for the Easter week. It had more than enough space to sleep, eat, and enjoy the family gathering of 10 adults and 4 kids. Easy communication with property manager and nice neighborhood to lounge and take a break. Thanks again!!
4.3
We came here for a family get together for the holidays with all of my adult siblings. This place would also be great for younger people because of the video games and fire pit! The kitchen was well stocked, had everything we needed! Don't forget your mosquito spray!!!
4.3
Went for a girls weekend getaway. Upon arrival we were only utilizing the upstairs and thinking “there should be more rooms according to the pictures”. Even though it was late we all took a trip to the lower level to see if there was space and we found the additional room. We also had to contact the owner because the hot water stopped working and he replied right away and sent the maintenance guy. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and would stay again.
4.3
Amazing decor’, great layout, fun games for kids of any age. Would definitely stay here again!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Surfside Beach?
The average price for a rental in Surfside Beach is $356 per night. This rental is $20 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Great Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Great Views pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cozy Canal-Front Beach Bungalow with Great Views?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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