Location: Surfside Beach, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA (70 miles south of downtown Houston) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 13)
Keywords: Beachfront House
Welcome to the Bluewater Star, our beachfront home, located in the sleepy village of Surfside Beach on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Our 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home sits in the dunes on a half-acre lot only footsteps away from the beach. Decks surround three sides of the house and each room opens up to a deck, giving everyone lots of elbow room and plenty of ocean views. A private walkway leads you from the back deck straight over the dunes to the beach.
There are 4 bedrooms total. Two are furnished with a king-size bed, tv/dvd, and have private bathrooms. The third bedroom has two queen beds and the fourth bedroom has two bunk beds for the kids. The last two bedrooms share a bathroom. All bedrooms open out to decks.
An alcove under the stairs on the main floor has been turned into a small child's bedroom, fitted with a toddler bed and tv. An additional toddler bed is located in the downstairs master along with a crib, and the upstairs master also has a crib. A third crib is kept on site and can be brought down if needed.
The kitchen was designed and equipped to be appreciated by people who love to cook. Recessed lighting, granite counter tops, pendant lighting, stainless appliances, and restaurant quality cookware, bar ware and utensils are all top of the line. The owner of the house is a restaurant manager who loves to cook and he knows how to stock a kitchen with all the essentials and extras.
The kitchen and bar opens to the great room and is the focal point of our home. A soaring ceiling and two-story wall of windows gives you views of the ocean from anywhere in the house. A large flatscreen tv hangs over the fireplace, complete with satellite cable and dvd, and our stereo system has surround sound.
Across the street is a pier for crabbing, and fishing is everywhere. You can fish in the surf, in the bay, off a pier or deep sea with a charter boat. If you want someone else to catch your fish, just run over to the nearby seafood market of the local catch. If you don't feel like cooking, there are several wonderful local restaurants nearby.
Galveston, with its historic homes and local entertainment, is an easy and scenic 1/2-hour drive up the coast.
Summer is not the only time to visit the beach. Off-season offers empty beaches and cheaper lodging. If you are craving solitude and serenity, you can find it here. Only one road leads to our home so the only sounds are those found in nature - the waves, the seagulls and the pelicans. It's a place for solitary walks reconnecting with yourself and nature and loved ones. Nights are dark -no city lights around- so you will be amazed by the number of stars you are able to see.
Inside, you can put on a fire and enjoy the view of the ocean from the comfort of the couch. Relax and unwind with a good book and retreat from the world. Explore our fabulous kitchen, peruse our cookbooks and teach yourself how to make hearty dishes like cioppino, paella, stews, chilis and chowders. Recipes that take more time and patience than you usually have provide a very pleasant way to reconnect with family and friends.
Weekly rentals are 7 nights and are available year round. During the off-season, we do offer shorter stays; 3 nights is our minimum anytime during the week or weekend. Holidays are only offered for a full weeks stay and there is a 15% premium charge for those stays. Prices on this site are strictly for family rental.
Weekend stays are from Thursday to Sunday or Friday to Monday. Check in is at 4 pm and checkout is 11 am. These times are sometimes flexible, depending on whether place is rented before and after you. During peak season, weekend rentals will only be available as last minute bookings.
A $200 deposit is required to reserve your dates. This is cashed upon receiving but will be refunded to you within two weeks of your stay, less any damages.
Well-behaved dogs are accepted conditionally with prior approval and payment of $125 non-refundable fee, two pets max. No puppies please.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : two air conditioners and two thermastats, one controls downstairs and one controls upstairs.
- Linens Provided : We provide all linens. Price is included in base rental fee.
- Washer : house has laundry room with washer and dryer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : Tons of parking available. Our driveway is almost 200 ft long.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Yes
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed : cot sleeps one adult
- Bunk Bed (2) : Two bunk beds, one with full size bottom bunk. Can sleep 5 total.
- Child Bed (2) : One child bed located in alcove under stairs and another in the downstairs master bedroom
- Crib (2) : One crib and one toddler bed in downstairs master and one crib in upstairs master.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 42" hi definition tv in living room, two master bedrooms each have a tv + dvd and 1 small tv + dvd is located in downstairs master bathroom above bathtub.
- DVD
- Video Game Console : one playstation no games. You will need to rent
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Also has a wet bar stocked with everything you need for entertaining - all kinds of glasses - martini, wine, champagne, rocks. Restaurant quality blender makes awesome margaritas.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Best equipped kitchen you'll find; better than most peoples' year round homes. Plus enough of everything for twenty people. Think of all the awesome kitchens you see on the food network. We are on par with them.
- Refrigerator : side door has purified water and ice cubes are purified
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : decks are everywhere. They surround 3 sides of the house.
- Balcony : balconies are located on front, side and back, upstairs and down. Each bedroom opens to one.
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- View/Location
- Beachfront : The views are the best you will find. And there are so many to choose from - inside and outside the house, upstairs and down.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Two pets max allowed with approval. $125 fee
- Kid Friendly : We love kids and their pets.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : We do not rent to groups or to people under 26.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
March 1 thru April 1... $1900/7 nts. $1250/3 nights min
April 2 thru May 19..$2,400/7 nights $1400/3 nts min
May 20 thru Aug 31..$3,100/7 nights. Week-long rentals only
Sept 1 thru Oct 31........$2200/7 nts. $1,250/3 nts min
November 1 to Feb 29......$1500/7 nights. $900/3 nights min.
add 10% hotel tax + $140 cleaning fee; linens & towels provided. $200 separate dep
Rates do not apply to Holidays and Spring Break. Please inquire for rates.
Pets accepted $125, max 2 dogs. Weddings/events: $1500 + 3-night rental.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
The Bluewater Star - Beachfront Property
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Surfside Beach
When I was a child, my parents would rent a beach house in Surfside for one fun-filled fantastic week each summer. Family from out of town would join us and we'd spend our days fishing, crabbing, swimming and eating wonderful things. It instilled a life-long dream to one day have a place to bring my children and create new memories with them.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Going to Surfside is like stepping back in time. There are restaurants that take checks but not credit cards and convenience stores that close down in the off season. When we go down to the house, we invite all our loved ones to join us. Our caravan of cars pulls into the driveway and everyone scatters in different directions - little ones with their mamas scoot off to the beach with shovels and pails, the older kids go crabbing or swimming, dads go fishing and those who just want to relax head off to the deck with a book for a little rest and relaxation. Hours later everyone congregates, sunburnt and starving, around the dinner table to tackle platters of fresh fried fish, steamed Gulf Coast crabs and chilled shrimp. Nights are spent on the deck, listening to the surf and watching the night sky for shooting stars while fire flies blink in the dunes. At some point before bed, we'll rouse ourselves and head down to the beach, lanterns in hand, to build a bonfire in the dark. The kids love to toast marshmallows for sandy smores and once they've had their fill, we all head back to the house exhausted and happy and ready to do it all again the next day.
Owner's Map of Surfside Beach
In 2006, my husband and I were nearing completion of construction on our beach home when we discovered that our beautiful baby boy, by then almost two, was autistic. Our savings and extra income intended for the beach house mortgage vaporized as we began intensive therapies for our little one. We had decided to put the house up for sale when I stumbled across the vrbo website and an idea was born. What if we could open up our home to other families who enjoy the beach as much as we do? So, overnight my husband and I became managers of our beachhome-turned-resort rental property. And what a fantastic ride these last four years have been. It's been a wonderful experience getting to know so many really terrific families and providing a place so they can create their own memories.
Bobby, now almost 7, is doing great. He has started talking (after 5 years of hard hard work and many hours of therapy)and his favorite place on this earth is our beach house. We give a heartfelt thanks to all the families who have stayed at our home and extend a warm Texas hello to all the families we have yet to meet. Cheers! Bluewater Star family Barbara and Mike Haney and sons Bobby and Jack
Property Photos
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- View from the beach at dusk- master bedrooms open to decks. - Surfside Beach Real Estate
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- front of the house facing the road - Surfside Beach Real Estate
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- Back deck outside master bedroom downstairs - Surfside Beach Real Estate
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- view from upstairs master bedroom
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- Side of house with wrap-around deck
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- Photo from the beach
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- Dunes are in bloom most of the year.
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- Kitchen with bar opens into the living room
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- living room with view of ocean has wood-burning fireplace
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- downstairs master bedroom
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- Beach in the fall
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- Looking up the stairs where the other 3 bedrooms are.
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- Upstairs Master Bedroom
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- Third bedroom with two queen beds.
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- Fourth bedroom is a bunkbed room. Sleeps 5 total (one bottom bunk is a double).
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- Looking down the stairs.
Traveler Reviews (27)
Comfortable and Relaxing home away from home
Guest: ElleDuMonde
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/10/12
The property was very much as described and truly a lovely place to spend a trip. The owners have thoughtfully provide ample linens, towels, games, and folding chairs for sitting on the beach, not to mention all the kitchen gadgets you might want or need. It was well appointed without feeling stuffy, and we certainly felt right at home and comfortable allowing the kids to play. A better marker for the driveway (my husband missed it every time we went out) and a dust buster near the back door is really my only suggestion, just to help keep some of the sand out of the house.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children.
Bluewater Heaven
Guest: glo
(Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11
Review Submitted: 12/03/11
The description of the house was accurate. It is beautiful and comfortable. My daughter and I have just returned after a week stay. We spent Thanksgiving there with our family joining us for a couple of days at Thanksgiving. The weather was perfect and we had a wonderful time.. The house was very clean and well maintained. Barbara was very helpful with all our questions. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone. We did not want to leave and look forward to a return trip! The dogs had a good time as well.
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Perfect Vacation Stay
Guest: grannymike
(Mineral Wells, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/23/11
Review Submitted: 10/29/11
Our family just returned from a 5-night stay at the Bluewater Star. The weather and all our surroundings were just beautiful. There were eleven of us, ranging in age from 22 months to 68. Everyone had their own place to sleep, and everyone enjoyed it. We were very pleased to find an entire cupboard empty for our food stash as well as an empty refrigerator (with plenty of ice waiting for us from the icemaker). Also, each bedroom had an empty chest/dresser for our clothing. Those touches added a lot of our stay. I cannot recommend the Bluewater Star highly enough. We drove into Galveston one day to ride the ferry, but we all came back glad that we had chosen Surfside Beach for our vacation. It is very quiet, very private, and very peaceful. “Our beach,” though it has public access, was gorgeous, clean, and very private. We seldom saw anyone else, and when we did, they were just walking, running, or driving by. I echo those reviews about the gazebo. It was a wonderful place to sit and watch those on the beach on those times some of us did not choose to be on the beach ourselves. The decks around the house are also all very nice. We took a lot of beach toys for the younger kids, but had we not, there were plenty there already to keep them entertained. There are also a lot of extra plastic chairs for everyone to sit on outside as well as tables and chairs. We would love to be able to return some day. Thanks to the Haney family for sharing their lovely home with us.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Amazingly Beautiful Wedding
Guest: Kim
(Sugar Land, TX)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11
Review Submitted: 04/26/11
The house was such a perfect place to get married for us. Other than everything being a-la-carte (which I still enjoyed, since I had such a great time planning the wedding), Barb was very accommodating on dishes and wine glasses. The house is definitely set up for great parties. We had about 65 guests show up and it was the perfect size for us. The photos turned out to be fabulous, there were not a lot of people on the beach so it felt very private. The four stars is because: The heavy clean-up afterwards: trash bags, laundry (towels and bed sheets), sweeping, trash pick up around the perimeter, etc. The extra price for weddings should have covered the basic clean-up. Don't forget to bring toilet paper, hand soap, dish detergent, laundry detergent, paper towels, etc. I understood these were all not included in the price, however, it would have been nice. Overall, it was a GREAT experience!!! A BEAUTIFUL AND FABULOUS lookin' wedding. And Barb was a pleasure to work with every step of the way. We will definitely rent it out again, and the kids really enjoyed it!
Owner response:Hi Kim - thanks for your comments. As mentioned, all of the terms were discussed prior to commitment as to avoid any surprises. I would like to clarify that basic cleanup is included in our wedding rate, but it's true, we do ask that the bride and groom be responsible for clean up of their party and removal of all trash and rental items that have been brought in. Following everyone's departure a full cleaning crew arrives to make the home ready for our next guests. I apologize that we are unable to be an all-inclusive wedding destination. We simply do not have the infrastructure in place or manpower for that, however, our prices also reflect that. What we do offer is an excellent value for those who are on a budget and who do not mind doing some of the work themselves to create a setting that is just as beautiful and elegant as those all-inclusive - and significantly more expensive - wedding locales. I wish you and your husband a wonderful and long life together. Sincerely, Barbara Haney owner
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
The Best Beach House In Surfside Texas !!!!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/27/10
Review Submitted: 02/28/11
We stayed here during last Memorial Day vacation and we had an amazing stay. This home is truly the best beach house in Surfside, TX. We have stayed at other rentals in Surfside, but trust me, nothing compares to this stylish, well equited home and the amazing location on the beach. You simply walk out to the deck, onto the beautiful gazebo, and there is your pristine beach. The furnishings, the location, the great sound system, the multiple decks-I wish I was there right now. We cannot wait to return for our next beach trip. Thank You for sharing your wonderful dream home :)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Three Generations of us loved the Beach House in Texas!
Guest: G&G
(USA)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10
Review Submitted: 01/21/11
We had so much fun, there were 11 of us and everyone had plenty of room, the house is made for entertaining...Barb, who is so considerate and a joy to work with, has thought of everything you could possibly need to cook or serve with...there was a crock pot for us and even Santa dishes for our holiday! We are all foody-s so we loved Barb's kitchen and have many happy memories cooking together! But...then there is the beach! You see it the minute you walk in the door, and it is beautiful...the decks are fantastic and you can even spot a crab from the deck as our son-in-law found...we were there in December and still had a fun day in the sun and waves, again lots of fun memories for the grandkids. We took a day to visit NASA and one is pretty close to Galveston for lots of interesting things to do. But, our favorite thing to do was just walk the beach together and relax at the Beach House. New Years Eve is lots of fun with fireworks on the beach, another memory for us cold mountain state folks! We would love to return to the Beach House, it will be a lasting memory for all of us forever.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
EVEN BETTER IN THE WINTER!!!!!
Guest: Susan Lott
(Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 12/06/10
Review Submitted: 12/14/10
This was our second visit to the Bluewater Star and we were amazed that anything could be better than our first family visit last year for my Daddy's 90 birthday. Daddy died this year and this trip was part of my healing process. My husband and I spent the first part of the week with a couple of close friends and then the last part alone. The walks on the beach, seeing and hearing the beautiful ocean, were music for our souls. When it was cold and overcast, we enjoyed the fireplace and gorgeous kitchen. We recommend this home for all occasions and at all times of the year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Great Getaway!
Guest: Lisa
(Houston)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10
Review Submitted: 09/15/10
This house was the perfect house for us and our toddlers. We shared this house with another family. Four adults and five kids total. There was plenty of room and so many extras for the kiddos. We'll definitely be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Holiday in Paradise
Guest: lindsay
(scotland, UK)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10
Review Submitted: 08/20/10
What an incredible holiday we had staying at the Bluewater Star - we travelled from Scotland, UK, and it was well worth the journey. The house is stunning with every amenity you could need or want. The house was spotlessly clean and lived up to and excelled all of our expectations. The views are incredible - our favourite place to sit was the gazebo at the end of the walkway, we'd sit there in the mornign with coffee and watch the dolphins swim by. We barely left the house except to stock up - the fish market was fabulous. It was an absolute pleasure to book through Barbara and we can't wait to return to Bluewater Star and Surfside one day - it now holds very special memories for us. Without a doubt would recommend this for a fabulous holiday - Bluewater is definitely the best house on the beach! Love, love loved ever second! The MacCallums, Lawsons, and Herbertsons, Scotland UK
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Best beach vacation EVER!!!
Guest: Summer Fun
(McKinney, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/18/10
Review Submitted: 06/30/10
We loved the beautiful home. The owners have thought of everything! Our favorite spot was the gazebo right by the beach with a small refrigerator for convenience. The kiddos were enthralled with the little room under the stairs, with the older children wishing they were small enough for the little bed there. The beach was lovely. We have already planned our trip back next year.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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