Location: Surfside Beach, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA (60 minutes from Houston, 35 minutes to Galveston) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: Bay House
Now available for Spring and Summer 2012 rentals! Reserve a summer week rental by February 29, 2012 and receive $75 off your week rental. Holiday weeks still available.
Check the calendar for availability. Now using Reservation Manager with online payments. $25 charge for all insufficient fund checks.
** linen rental and pets are optional and extra
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Get the Best of Both Worlds -- Enjoy waterfront living on Drum Bay with private dock. Just walk out the back door to great fishing and crabbing! Bayview has great beach views and is a short 200 yard walk to Surfside Beach at Beach Access #3. All the fun of being close to the beach without all the traffic and noise. PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUICKEST RESPONSE!!
Bayview has 3 bedrooms/2 baths and great views of both the bay and surf. Enjoy the huge deck with outdoor dining and sitting areas and an upper deck for sunning and bird watching. Large great room faces the bay. This property is great for scrapbooking and quilting retreats. Sleeps 12. In San Luis Beach Subdivision. Available year round for fishing and bird watching. Check our Calendar for Availability.
Area Parks-Stahlman Park, The Crabbing Pier, Jetty Park, Schlitterbahn Water Park located nearby at Galveston Island.
PRICES LISTED BELOW. PLEASE ADD 6% TAXES AND $500 REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT. 50% of Total Rental & Deposit and Executed Rental Agreement due at time of reservation. Remaining due 30 days prior to arrival.
OPTIONALS: LINEN RENTAL AND PETS.
LINENS - we don't build this cost into the Rental Price like other properties. You can save money by bringing your own linens or you can add our convenient Linen Rental for only $106. At Bayview, YOU get the choice.
PETS - We love pets and your pets are welcome at Bayview. You do need to declare your pets and pay a $53 pet fee PER pet and an additional refundable pet deposit. Deposit is $100 per pet but may be adjusted for multiple pets. (Owners have right to limit number and size of pet).
Minimum age for rental is 25. We do not rent to prom groups, school groups, spring break groups, fraternities or sororities. We welcome families and family oriented groups only. Copy of photo ID is required.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central
- Linens Provided : Optional. Linen Rental $106 including taxes. Pillows and blankets are provided at no charge.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : under the house on concrete surface
- Off Street Parking : driveway
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4) : 2 queens each in 2 bedrooms
- Bunk Bed (2) : Bunk room has one twin-twin and one twin-full bunk
- Crib : portable
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Lots of kids VHS tapes
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Huge kitchen!! Furnished with dishes, cooking utensils, microwave.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Over 1200 sq. feet of sun deck on two levels, with benches and an outdoor eating area on the main deck. Concrete below the house for dining/recreation or parking.
- Balcony : 160 sq foot upper deck and bench for sunning or relaxing.
- View/Location
- Beach View : A short walk 200 yard walk to the beach (5 min)
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Directly on Drum Bay with a private dock.
- Other Amenities
- Most Cell Phone Services Available, Bedspreads, Blankets and Pillows provided, LINEN RENTAL available for extra charge ($106).
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Well mannered pets are welcome at Bayview provided the pet fee and additional pet deposit are paid in advance of rental. Pet fee $50 per pet, plus additional $100 per pet refundable damage deposit.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : WE DO NOT RENT TO PARTIES - INCLUDING GRADUATION, PROM OR HOMECOMING PARTIES. WE DO NOT RENT TO VACATIONING STUDENTS OR SINGLES UNDER THE AGE 25.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Fishing (surf, bay and deep sea), Crabbing, Schlitterbahn Water Park in nearby Galveston. Casino boat in Clute.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
WEEK: 6-Nights; EXTENDED WEEKEND: 3-Nights; WEEKEND: 2-Nights: NON-HOLIDAYS
Summer (May thru Labor Day)...........$1500/$1250/$1150 week/ext weekend/weekend
Season 2 (Mar/Apr/Sep/Oct).............$1100/$950/$850 week/ext weekend/weekend
Season 3 (Nov-Feb).....................$800/$750/$650 week/ext. weekend/weekend
Additional Nights are Available - email for price.
Spring Break $1200 6-nights; Memorial/July 4/Labor Day: $1600.6-nights.
* Discounted rates are available for rentals from Mon, Tues and Wed nights ONLY.
Taxes (6%) +$500 refundable damage deposit. Linens/pets extra -see description.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Discover Bayview! -Discounts for Booking Your Summer Week Now!
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Surfside Beach
My husband grew up going to Surfside and we love the area! Hurricane Ike did a lot of damage but it has cleaned up really well and the beach has never looked nicer. Our house is on the bay side so it's the best of both worlds. It's a quick walk to the beach but since it is not on the beach, it's more private without all the beach campers within earshot. There is a dock out back that you can fish or crab from and we hear the fishing/crabbing has been great this year. Fun upper deck gives you a bird-eye view. We hope you come see us!
Owner's Map of Surfside Beach
My husband and I have been vacationing in Surfside for years and finally decided to invest in our own house.
Property Photos
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- Bayview - Love our NEW upper deck! - Surfside Beach, TX Vacation Rental
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- Sunset off the deck of Bayveiw - Surfside Beach, TX Vacation Rental
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- New upper deck! Complete with safety gates! - Surfside Beach, TX Vacation Rental
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- New Outdoor dining area!! There are two additional sets of benches on mid-deck.
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- The Outdoor Shower for rinsing sand off your feet
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- Living space, two seating areas and dining (in the back)
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- Living area
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- The extremely large kitchen
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- Master Bedroom
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- Bedroom #2
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- Bunk room (bedroom #3)
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- Just some of the beautiful wildlife awaiting you at Bayview!
Traveler Reviews (20)
Great Place for Family Fun!
Guest: B. H.
(Denison, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/10/11
We truly enjoyed our stay at Bayview in June. We have been renting houses on the Gulf Coast for 15 years, from Galveston to Corpus, but we have fallen in love with Surfside. Lots of restaurants to choose from, from great burgers to awesome seafood. The house was the perfect size for my family and exactly as described, roomy and comfortable. There were two refrigerators and one had stopped working before we arrived. They were prompt in bringing a brand new refrigerator. My husband, son, Grandson and his friend enjoyed wetting a hook on the private pier, although the fish were scarce. My husband loved having the locked storage downstairs for his fishing equipment. He also commented that it was a very comfortable house, and how nice it was to find a place that didn't have a lot of 'knick-knacks' sitting around. It was nice not having to constantly say "don't touch" to the little ones! The location is perfect, the Bay right out back and the Gulf just a short distance away. I enjoyed watching the birds, and the kids loved the beach. Loved the outdoor shower! The only thing I would recommend improving would be the water system. Be sure to bring plenty of bottled water for coffee, etc. The water pressure was a little 'iffy' at times, but not so bad that we wouldn't want to stay again. Looking forward to an 'All Girl's Getaway' at Bayview in the future!
Owner response:Thanks, Becky We are glad you enjoyed our house. Yes, I agree -- you definitely need bottle water in Surfside. Most (if not all) of the houses are on well water and with the water table so shallow, it's not something you want to drink if you don't have to. Water pressure is iffy also due to the wells and the sediments, but we have made adjustments to our filtration system to improve the water pressure issues.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great place for families.
Guest: Lin
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
My family, six adults and 4 grandchildren had a great time at Bayview. Very clean house, comfortable beds. Everything you needed was available. The kids loved the dock where they were able to crab and fish. Thank you David and Karen for the use of the crab traps. I could not pull Mom from the fishing dock. Kids collected shells on the beach and played in the surf.. Cool evenings under the house, beautiful sunsets. Friendly neighbors. Everyone wants to come back again.
Owner response:We are so glad you enjoyed yourself! Come back again!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great Venue for Family Gathering!
Guest: TWO COUPLES
(Texas&North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 06/06/11
Review Submitted: 06/24/11
Just had to write about our great time at your place. This is the second summer our two families have stayed at Bayview. We love the fishing and swimming as well as the close proximity to nearby attractions in Galveston. The open kitchen made it easy to prepare meals for 4 adults and 5 kids. The views and breezes keep us coming back. We'll be contacting you early next year to book the third visit!
Owner response:Thanks. We enjoyed having you. Hope to see you next year - book early!! :)
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children.
Love it!
Guest: Pennibh
(Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11
Review Submitted: 06/24/11
I have stayed at Bayview a number of times and keep coming back, so that should tell you something. I like it so much that we had Thanksgiving there and everyone had so much fun that they want to do it again. The accomodations are great; everything that you could need is there. The beach is so close that you don't have to pack up anything and the fishing is great. I highly recommend Bayview to anyone looking for someplace to get away to, relax a little and enjoy life!
Owner response:Thanks for the great review. We love when you come. You are the best!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Great time!
Guest: Sam
(Waco)
Date of Stay: 05/03/11
Review Submitted: 06/24/11
We loved this home. Very comfortable! Loved yhe private dock, the crab traps and it's location. Samantha Smead
Owner response:Glad you had a great time, Sam!
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Royal Lunsford
(Spring, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/30/09
Review Submitted: 07/30/09
We have been renting homes in the Surfside area for 25 years and really enjoyed our week at Bayview. The proximity to the beach was just right, the boat ramp just a few yards from the house was great for our boat and allowed us quiok access to the Intracoastal canal. We caught approx. 50 crabs in our crab traps right on the pier at the house. We plan to come back.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/20/09
Review Submitted: 05/20/09
Had a great experience, the process to rent was smooth and streamlined and the proerty exceeded our expectations. Just a great weekend at the beach. Thanks to Karen for taking good care of us!
Owner response:Thanks, Chad!
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Guest: Susan Sims
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/17/08
Review Submitted: 09/17/08
Stayed here in Sept 2007, and LOVED the place. We have rented houses on the beach side several times previously, and the bay side was GREAT. The house was clean with large rooms and good beds. The deck was wonderful. Loved the pier with the fishing and crabbing. The birds were the best! Always figured we'd come back. Hope the house survived the storm and that Surfside recovers fast.
Owner response:Thanks, Susan. There has been a lot of damage in Surfside but we were fortunate and just suffered some damage. We hope to have it up and ready for rentals soon.
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Guest: Pat Nixon
(Huntsville, Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/08/08
Review Submitted: 08/08/08
This was our second time we rented the Bayview. We were very happy both times we stayed there. The house is large and very clean and comfortable. We took our entire family (and their kids)and dog. We were very comfortable. Everyone loved the pier with convenient crabbing and fishing. The beach is very close, but the house is also a close drive to restaurants and even more beaches. I have nothing but good things to say about this beach house. We had such a great time both times we went. (Sept. '07 and July '08) We plan to return next summer!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/22/08
Review Submitted: 07/22/08
I'm going back! Wonderful beds! Room for two sets of parents and four kids each to sleep comfortably. Kids have their own television if you want them to. Great fishing/crabbing pier right there. Easy walk (5 minutes) to the beach or drive up onto it (1 minute). Great weekend that I needed.
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