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Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!!

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Surf Rider is a cozy beach home offering ocean views from its partially shaded deck. With the pedestrian beach just steps away, enjoy relaxing strolls and fishing at the Surfside Jetty Park. This 2-bedroom retreat features a modern kitchen, outdoor shower, charcoal grill and pets are welcome with prior approval.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5560 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!!


This updated beach home has everything you need to enjoy your getaway at the beach. Sit and relax whilst enjoying ocean views from our partially shaded deck.

With just a few steps to the pedestrian beach this home is ideal for small families and fisherman alike. The Surfside Jetty Park is a short walk away with its half a mile long jetty for fishing, walking, or just watching the large ships go by in the channel, sometimes you see dolphins playing right at the end of the jetty. There's also a small playground, splash pad, nature trails and much more located close by.

Surf Rider is a cozy updated 2 bedrooms, 1 bath home with central heat and air and a stacked washer and dryer. Main bedroom has a comfy Queen Bed (new May 2024) , 2nd bedroom has two Twin Beds. Sleeper sofa in the living room (new may 2024) Sleeps 5 (max 4 adults)

Bed linens and bath towels are provided. A modern kitchen, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and fully stocked with everything you need to make delicious meals to be enjoyed at the dining table

Pets welcome with prior approval and paid pet fee

Come and an enjoy a slower paced life, relax and enjoy our little bit of paradise at the beach!


SS Hotel tax #10185


Please Note:

Pets allowed (2 Small dogs or 1 medium, No puppies , must be potty trained ) with a paid pet fee $100. No dogs on furniture, linens etc. or left home alone unless crated. We provide one small crate. No cats allowed

Maximum, occupancy is 5 including children.

No day guests unless have prior approval

Please note surfside city water is not drinkable/ or good to cook with. We do have a reverse osmosis unit under the sink which provides drinking water and there is a whole house filter so it is ok to bathe and wash teeth/ clothes with. We also advise bringing your own too

Due to being so close the Gulf/beach the area can change due to high tides ie. more sand on and around our property or on the road. Sometimes sea glass etc can be brought up by the tide, please take care.

Hurricane/storm Policy - We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you against the unexpected including Hurricane/storms and COVID and any other unforeseen circumstances, no refund will be issues outside of our cancellation policy. Sorry, No date changes

We are located near the Gulf in Texas which can be very humid. Bugs are to be expected (mosquitoes, ants and palmetto bugs) even though we do spray our home regularly.

Property has a Security camera that covers the drive only and records with moved .

No Third-Party bookings, person booking need to be staying for the duration of the stay

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 560 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: 24

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

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
Please take trash out to Blue trash can
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No pets on furniture/ linen. Not left home alone unless crated. Small crate provided. Pet fee $100 for 2
** No Parties or group get togethers .You will be asked to leave/loose deposit ** All guests staying at the property must be on the reservation.
Extra deep cleaning fee will be charged if smoking. Keep doors closed to prevent bugs/ heat in the home. No Rvs per city ordinance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: 1 large or 2 small/med. No puppies. No other pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Max 5 people incl day visitors/ children

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
Note from host: Max 5 people incl day visitors/ children
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Surf Rider Reduced Rate This Weekend ! Mar 20 22 Beach Views !!

About the neighborhood

Map
Surfside Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Quintana Beach County Park - 6 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Port of Freeport - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Quintana Beach - 20 min drive - 7.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪American Rice - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sharkies on the Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪On The River - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surfside Beach vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Surfside Jetty Park and Surfside Beach. Swan Lake is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Surf Rider - cozy modern cottage. Steps to the Beach!! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danelle W.

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

Great Location

Great house, great location, great communication. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Best quick getaway spot

Wonderful stay! Great location and recommend to any beach lover! Kat is a great host and very much available if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Perfect getaway

Perfect getaway right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Short little stay

The property was just as advertised we had great beach views and this particuar week the beach was almost deserted..it was an awesome stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glendy L.

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

Close proximity to the beach

Loved how close it was to the beach. The beach house was nice, loved how they had extra sand toys (nets/boogie boards) for the kids. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

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

Relaxing getaway!

Very good-perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family loved the house - perfect for us and our two sons. Beach just steps out of the door
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Surf Rider Stay

This was our second stay at this location. We love that the beach doesn’t get too crowded and the water is right there. Perfect place for a few days of relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darin F.

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

Excellent get-a-way

Easy access to the beach. No through traffic and nice neighbors. Perfect place to get away from it all and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cayla D.

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

Great location

Wonderful location with great views! We stay in Surfside frequently and really enjoyed this location, you can’t get any closer to the beach. Host was very responsive. The house is smaller than what we are used to (family of 5) but the layout worked and it was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

This was a very nice place to stay, I highly recommend .

We were able t9 bring our dog and 4 year old grandson the best part for both of them was the gate at the top of the steps! Beautiful view and very quiet to ne able to relax. The only downfall was the rain.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett K.

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

Fishing spot

Best place for a small group and if you like the beach your right on it just go early so you only have to walk 25 yards
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Location

The house was amazing and the location can’t be beat On the pedestrian only beach. The whole area reminds me of a old beach community. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

VeElla Camille H.

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

Love it

If you are looking for an intimate place on the beach this it. It was very clean, quiet, and peaceful. Even more i loved that its pet friendly ❤️. Kat is a great host and very accommodating. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Perfect getaway!

Literally steps away from the beach .. maybe four steps! The house is very clean and had everything we needed for our stay - perfect size for the two of us and our fur baby. My favorite part is the deck and the great view we had of the ocean and the jetty. Will keep this in on my favorites list!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian F.

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

Quiet Getaway

We enjoyed a few days rest and relaxation.The house was clean and cool.The beds were comfortable.we had every thing we needed. Our grandson enjoyed the beach while I could watch from the balconey. We plan to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Fun Beach Stay

We stayed at Surf Rider in 2020 and came back this summer for another 3 night stay. Property is in a great location- just steps from the beach. Kat, the host, is very easy to work with and made sure we had everything we needed. The pictures/description of listing were very accurate. Property was clean and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Best Birthday Present

Our birthdays are just before Memorial Day so we were looking for a place close to the water. We had a beautiful view of the Gulf. Only a minute to walk to the beach and when the heat or crowd got a little much, we could retreat to the overlooking deck. Interior was beautiful, well laid out and equipped. The host Kat stayed in touch and made sure we had everything we needed and answered all questions. Overall, an amazing stay and we're looking forward to doing it again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Perfect Stay

We came here for a weekend getaway. It was the perfect size for our family of four. I have never been in a rental already having soap, paper products, and bags already in the trash cans, so that was very nice. The wooden stairs up to the rental were in very good shape and not steep, so that was helpful with our trips up and down. It stormed the first night we were there and we never lost power or internet. The short walk to the beach was convenient, but wear shoes because it’s full of thorns. The little road in front is always full of surfer vehicles and gets congested very, very early. And there is no nice sand area as pictured. Cars pull all the way up to a sign that says Pedestrian Beach. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Stay

Great little house steps away from the beach! Had everything we needed for our stay. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Amazing

Everything from the hosts to the house right on the beach was perfect!!
Stayed 25 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband & I had a wonderful time at this property in Surfside. We loved the private beach area & the peace & quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B

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

On the beach

Cute little beach house, literally on the sand. Seashells were everywhere under and around the house. We were so close to the water we didnt even need to sit on the beach, we stayed on the deck. House was clean and well stocked. Lovely but keep in mind, it is a very small house. It worked well for my mom and I. The beach is public so on Friday and Saturday we did have quite a few people staying at the beach in front of the house but they weren't a bother to us. We could see the jetty from our deck and watch the massive tanker ships come and go! Can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delaine B.

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

Great Little Beach House!

This house is a top of the line location. It’s small, but arranged very well. The host was very quick to communicate and when we couldn’t get the ceiling fans to come on, offered to come and show us how. (There is a tiny little slider button on the light switches!) I strongly recommend not parking directly under the house in a small car. Sand underneath is very soft and in the small rental car we had, we got stuck and had to get a wrecker to get us out. Overall, a very relaxing and enjoyable stay, though. I would definitely book this house again if we come back to the area! out. out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Cute beach house

Close enough to the water that our baby could nap while the bigger kids played. Very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025