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2nd Row Beach House just steps to the sand! EV charger!

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Experience a beachside retreat at A Shore Thing, offering ocean views and steps to the sand in Surfside Beach. Relax on the large covered front deck, fire up the charcoal grill for an alfresco meal or rinse off from a day at the beach with an enclosed shower downstairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

2nd Row Beach House just steps to the sand! EV charger!

Charge your soul, charge your car! "A Shore Thing" is a beautiful, newly remodeled and updated three-bedroom, two-bathroom second row beach home with ocean views. Located in the Swan Lake subdivision of Surfside Beach just steps to the sand. Amazing water views from a large covered front deck, just a short walk to the beach. Shaded parking under the house. Guests can enjoy the charcoal grill and enclosed shower downstairs for rinsing off when you return from the sandy beach. Upgraded whole-house water filtration plus additional reverse osmosis (RO) faucet in kitchen.

** Guests can charge their cars here with the sought-after NEMA 14-50 outlet. (Please bring your charging cables.) ** There are 2 security cameras on the exterior of the home to cover the deck and underneath the home. They do not record audio and are installed solely for protection of property,

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Electric car charging station
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,280 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please put used towels by washer. Housekeeper will strip beds and wash all linens after checkout.
Please run dishwasher if needed. Housekeeper will empty it after checkout.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the neighborhood

Map
TX, Surfside Beach

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Swan Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Follets Island Beach - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Port of Freeport - 13 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪American Rice - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mi Ranchito - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sharkies on the Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2nd Row Beach House just steps to the sand! EV charger! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2nd Row Beach House just steps to the sand! EV charger!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2nd Row Beach House just steps to the sand! EV charger!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2nd Row Beach House just steps to the sand! EV charger! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Freeport vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Follets Island Beach is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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2nd Row Beach House just steps to the sand! EV charger! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

E S.

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

Great stay

Nice house close to the beach. We loved the shaded front porch. The house had updates throughout. We appreciated the water filter in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Awesome Vacation House

Great experience all around. House was awesome, host was awesome, very close to the beach and pretty much all you need is furnished. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Freeport Getaway

The house was very pretty and clean. Our favorite part was the open plan living room and kitchen area where we got to hang out and play games. We also loved how close the beach was. Everything was perfect and we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel M.

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

Family vacations

We had a good time it was how I imagine it would be
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Another Great Trip

This was our second year staying here. We had another wonderful time. We highly recommend this property. Thanks again Matt!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

A Shore Thing is a sure thing!

Vacation on Surfside Beach was awesome for my nieces and their families. I rented this lovely beach house for my nieces and their families. There was lots room for all 10 of them and probably could have had for a couple more people. The location was great, short walk to the beautiful beach and not far of you wanted to go into Galveston. The house was very clean and had a large open living room /kitchen area. Our Host Matt was very quick to response to questions and got back quickly. Definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

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

Awesome House very close to beach

This property was great. One short walk between the two houses on the first row and we were at the beach! House had plenty of dishes, pots and pans as well. There were lots of games we played when it got too dark for the little ones to be at the beach. Beds are comfortable, towels were great quality and the whole home set up was awesome. Plenty of space! Beach can be seen from chairs on porch. My kids range in age from 3 to 18 and everyone had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

D'Nita K.

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

Very nice home

Only issue we had was the AC in one bedroom. The room wouldnt cool as well as the rest of the home. Being coffee ... everything else was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

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

Pre Spring-Break break

What a great place to relax! The spaciousness of the cottage was a welcome sight. A large family area with lots of games and reading material. The porch has two picnic tables and lots of extra chairs. The kitchen is well stocked. We boiled snow crab and bbq’d hamburgers. Everything we needed was there. The beach is a short walk over the sand dunes. It is well kept and patrolled by local law enforcement. There was a large driftwood tree, just past the sand dunes, on the beach. It was the perfect place to set up our bonfire. If you forget anything, there is a convenience store up the road. They also sell fishing licenses and souvenirs. There are restaurants and a bar minutes away. Golf carts are allowed on the beach and there is a rental place nearby. Surf Side is so different from Galveston, much more family friendly and less crowded. It was a great weekend. My family really enjoyed themselves. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel N.

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

Good, not great

First of all, the location is great! However, when we arrived the temp of the house was at 82° - a little strange if you know guests are coming. Temp didn’t go down after a while, so we contacted management (quick replies - a plus!), they sent someone out and pipes ended up needing to be flushed out. By the morning, it was down to 73. That was great, except every day it got up to 82 again. I realize it’s hot, and a lot of A/Cs have a hard time keeping up, but the house isn’t that huge. Also- this isn’t our first time vacationing in Surfside over the summer, but this is our first house to get this hot. It should be noted that the bunk room is HOT. Like really, really hot. Back two bedrooms stay at a comfortable temp. We did not turn the temp below 70, and we kept doors and windows shut (like asked). Kitchen is pretty well stocked. Having a covered deck is nice at all times of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home, great location, hosting skills need some work

Our group of 8 (3 adults, 5 kids) stayed over Memorial Day and had a wonderful time. The house is beautifully furnished, comfortable, roomy, and steps from the beach. Unfortunately when we arrived the AC was turned off and the house was 90 degrees. It took 10 hours to cool to an appropriate summer temperature. I requested a partial refund for that very hot first night but as of this review that has not yet been addressed. Other things to note: - Though there's a filtration system, the water is not potable. It's dark yellow and salty and you'll need to supply all of your own drinking water. - There are only 2 bathrooms plus an outdoor shower; the listing said 3 bathrooms when we rented it. - The chef's knives in the kitchen all had 2 inches broken off at the tip or were rusted; they work, but they're not in good condition. - One of the beds wasn't made and one had sand in it so we had to change sheets the first night in the two top bunk beds. - We only had 5 towels for 8 people, though the property manager dropped off more the next day. Look for extras in the upper closet of the bunk room. - The access code is for the lockbox, not the front door keypad; that tip should save you a little time when you try to enter the property. - The property owner said we left stained bath towels; I'm not sure what they were stained with as we only used them inside for drying off after showers and didn't inspect them for stains before we used them, but be aware up front that if you leave dirty towels, they may penalize you for it. Overall it's a lovely place and a great location, but taken together, the snafus above tainted our enjoyment of the place. Easy issues to fix with a little bit of attention.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ann Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was very relaxing. The home has weathered (deck) and shower areas in particular, but generally we had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

June 20-25 Fanily Vacation

We had an amazing time staying here! They had everything we needed, and of course they told us what extra stuff to bring just in case. We had a week stay and it was a great time away! Only thing i suggest is bring extra bug spray for between the houses on the walk to the beach. The host always answered any time i had a question and was very nice. Thank you for letting us make this our home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Beach House

Super cute and clean. Easy quick walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing, it’s was right in the middle of everything we did. The towels were the only thing, they were worn and dark stains looked like someone polished their boots. We loved the house and very well stocked. We want to rent for next year Great place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni S.

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

Beach view at an affordable price

You can see and hear the waves from the very spacious covered front porch. The only thing missing from the kitchen was garlic powder. The king bed was so comfortable and I really enjoyed my afternoon nap on the living room couch. The neighborhood is so quiet. There’s a little sandy opening on the dunes that you can walk across to get to the beach. I definitely recommend the house and we will definitely be going there in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Fun Times!

The entire family had a great time! Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

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

Girl’s Weekend

We loved the house! Great layout with lots of space and within walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean spacious but water smell was horrible.

The house was clean and spacious. The only bad thing was the water smell and pressure was horrible it was a very bad smell to even wash your teeth we had to use water bottles.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase P.

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

Great Vacation Spot

We stayed here for spring break and had a great time! Very nice property just dont forget to bring your soap and shampoo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laurel B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Bad visit

Additional review pending response and resolution from property manager for stay complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne B.

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

Daughter Birthday party

We enjoyed our stay for the weekend. The house was very clean, great location. The rooms were very big and beds were comfortable. The only thing is that their were tons of roofing nails that we had to pick up so no one got hurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

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

Cute House, too hot

The house is cute and very nicely equipped. Location right next to beach is excellent. We left a day early because we couldn’t sleep well- the AC couldn’t keep the home cool enough for indoor comfort. Maybe bring extra fans if you can. The mosquitos on the walk from the property to the beach were very intense- clouds of them. Maybe because of recent storms. I would bring lots of repellant. We were unaware that the local water situation was not potable. This house has a reverse osmosis system at the kitchen sink, which is a very nice feature. but had we known about the water ahead of time we would have been able to bring our own bottled as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie M.

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

Great location!

It was a quick weekend get away for my family and I. The house was the perfect size for all 11 of us. It was fully stocked with everything we needed. The best part was location! When not on the beach, we sat on the deck watching the waves come in. Even though the house sits on the second row you still get a great view of the ocean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Wonderful!!!

Our stay was wonderful. Great location and the owners thought of everything. We will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024