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Sunrise Sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico The Starfish Beach House Gormet Kitchen Queen Room Living Room Bunk Room Master Bedroom Dining Room and Kitchen

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Explore miles of sand, surf the waves, fish the abundant waters of the Gulf of Mexico, or just sit back, watch the game, and enjoy the spectacular view. Whether you enjoy the more active type of vacation, or if you just want to take time out and relax, The Starfish Beach House in Surfside Beach, Texas is the perfect selection. We have it all: beaches, surfing, birding, fishing, shelling, golf, boating, and of course relaxing with friends and family.

The Starfish Beach House offers the finest in location, amenities, and value. We are located just 50 yards from the beach with nothing in between to block the magnificent view of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy the spacious deck right out facing the ocean, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, and a top-notch entertainment center with Sports network package, this truly is the perfect place for affordable rest, relaxation, and fun.

Surfside Beach is located just an easy hour and ten minute drive South of Houston, Texas, on Texas Highway 288 (not much traffic). Timewise, Surfside Beach is the closest beach to Houston, and the easiest to get to. Transportation costs make up a greater portion of the total expense of a vacation now more than ever before, and Surfside Beach is the least expensive to get to. For out of towners, Hobby Airport on the South side of Houston, with many airline carriers, makes air travel both convenient and economical. Just rent a car at the airport and drive on down!

A great vacation close to home!

Keywords: Beach House

Property Type

  • 1770 sq. ft.
  • House

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            Minimum age for primary renter is 26 years. Prom parties, wedding parties, keg parties, etc. absolutely not allowed. No more than 12 people in or around the Beach House at one time....moreless

          • Pets Considered
          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 12

          Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen:

            Gourmet Stainless Steel appliances, full size refrigerater, luxurious granite countertops, electric pancake griddle, blender, everything you need!...moreless

          • Refrigerator:

            1 stainless refrigerater...moreless

          • Microwave
          • Cooking Utensils

          Amenities

          • Covered Parking
          • Air Conditioning
          • Parking Off Street
          • Washing Machine
          • Clothes Dryer

          Entertainment

          • Satellite / Cable:

            NetDish Satellite in living room with surround sound....moreless

          • CD Player
          • DVD Player

          Outdoor Features

          • Deck / Patio:

            Huge deck completly circles the house, extra large up front, wonderful view of the Ocean...moreless

          • Outdoor Grill

          Location & View

          • Oceanfront:

            Wonderful 180 degree view of the Magnificent Gulf of Mexico...moreless

          Activities

          • Fishing
          • Sailing
          • Golf
          • Jet Skiing
          • Surfing
          • Boating
          • Restaurants
          • Shopping
          • Swimming
          • Sight Seeing

          Other Activities

              • Bird Watching is huge in the Gulf Coast area, there are several Bird Sanctuaries nearby....moreless
               

              Reviews

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              • AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME

                AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME

                • Guest Family dear to my heart
                • Date of stay 12/01/07
                • Review Submitted 01/08/08
                My family and I had so much fun New Years Eve weekend. The hot tub was wonderful to sit in and watch the stars. We have rented beach houses for this weekend before but this has been our favorite. We will be back.

                Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

                Owner response: Thanks for spending your New Year's Holiday at the Starfish, sounds like you got 2008 off to a good start! We look forward to having your group back again real soon! Sorry, we had to remove the hot tub, just too many cleaning and maintenance issues.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/6

              • Absolute Heaven

                Absolute Heaven

                • Guest Kate A.
                • Date of stay 03/14/13
                • Review Submitted 03/26/13
                This was our first trip to Surfside (we are normally Galveston beach-goers), but it will not be our last. The house is just beautiful and the owner is a pleasure to work with. We had a March birthday weekend for family and everyone from teenagers to senior citizens had a wonderful time. The weather cooperated beautifully and the views from the deck were amazing. Good thing we brought lots of sunscreen because it was hard to pry anyone from the deck or the beach - we hardly spent any time inside except to sleep! The house is decorated very nicely, is super clean and has everything you would need already there. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would not hesitate to rent this property again in the future.

                Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

                Owner response: Thanks, we are so excited about the reviews we have been receiving on our Surfside, Beach front, beach house! Just goes to show that attention to detail can make all the difference. We are so happy to be providing quality accommodations in such a fun, relaxing environment. Please keep us in mind for your next trip to the beach!

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

              • Wonderful!

                Wonderful!

                • Guest Amy
                • Date of stay 08/24/12
                • Review Submitted 08/30/12
                My family had such a great time, amazing house, amazing views...loved it all!

                Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

                Owner response: We're so happy contribute to an amazing vacation, thanks for spending time at our beach house!

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

              • Perfect!

                Perfect!

                • Guest JD
                • Date of stay 07/05/12
                • Review Submitted 07/19/12
                Had a great time at the Starfish! Home was equipped with everything you need, great front-row location and very spacious. Owner is very easy to work with. The hot tub topped it all off and was perfect at night under the stars.

                Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

                Owner response: So glad you had a great time, unfortunately we had to remove the hot tub because of mainenance and cleaning challenges.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

              • AWESOME BEACH HOUSE FOR A RELAXING FAMILY VACATION

                AWESOME BEACH HOUSE FOR A RELAXING FAMILY VACATION

                • Guest SANDRA P.
                • Date of stay 06/30/12
                • Review Submitted 07/04/12
                The house was so great. The 4 grandkids ages 5-9 had a wonderful time. It is just as described but so much better. We had everything we needed to prepare our meals. Galen was so easy to work with any problems. After booking the original dates, I realized there was a conflict and he fixed it and let us reserve different dates. My son was using a butane cooker on the deck for a shrimp boil and two of the boards got on fire. Galen handled the situation in a very professional manner and was so prompt on getting someone over to see about getting the boards replaced. We were so thankful that it was only two boards and no one was injured and that someone was there when it happened and immediate put the flame out. And believe we will never using the cooker except on the ground again. The hot tub was so great and we loved having it to relax in. We could never figure out to get to heat the water but being July in Texas-it was not cold and it was refreshing to just sit and relax. The kids loved it as well. The water is not good to drink so you must bring/buy your own water and ice. I thought this would be a pain but really was no big deal. There is a small store close by that has fairly good prices on anything you might need that you forgot or need. The beach area is quiet and the all kids big and little enjoyed it. It was not crowded even being a holiday week. It is well patrolled by the local police and there was no problem with cars going up and down it fast. There is a massive collection of DVD to suit everyone's taste. There are games to play but with all the gadgets kids have today-no one played them. There is plenty of dishes and all the cooking utensils we needed. There are plenty of towels and having the washer and dryer was great. We kept them washed up and had the last load in the dryer the morning we left. This is a great beach house. This is the second year we have rented a beach house for us and our two kids and their spouses and four grandkids. We had total of 6 adults and 4 kids and there was plenty of room. We all loved this one much better than the one last year and the beach area as well. If you are looking for a great get away from the everyday busy life and need a place to just go relax, I recommend this house to you-you will enjoy it and want to go back again. Happy vacation to all.

                Owner response: Surfide is such an undiscovered treasure, and our house is right on the beach, with all the comforts of home, unfortunately we had to remove the hot tub because of maintenance and cleaning issues.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

              • terrific

                terrific

                • Guest Tomball
                • Date of stay 05/04/12
                • Review Submitted 05/07/12
                This home was wonderful words cannot describe how amazing everything was. I hated to leave but i will be back

                Recommended for: Girls getaway.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

              • Wow!

                Wow!

                • Guest Donna G.
                • Date of stay 03/30/12
                • Review Submitted 04/01/12
                This house is terrific! These pictures (although nice) do not do it justice. Everything is so well thought out and accommodating! Quality from wall to wall and huge house! We had a party for my son's 30th birthday and it was just so nice! The hosts are wonderful to work with as well. Loved it, loved it! Thanks to Galen for the Texas hospitality.

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              • Spring Break!

                Spring Break!

                • Guest Anderia
                • Date of stay 03/14/12
                • Review Submitted 03/19/12
                The house was beautiful and location was perfect! Everything was just as pictured and stated in the literature about the house. The owner was very helpful and friendly. He answered all my questions and was very prompt in doing so. My family had a great time, it was relaxing and comfortable. The view was the best of any place I ever stayed. I would recommend it to anyone and plan to go there again on our next visit to the coast!

                Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

                Owner response: We're all about quality/value, and will always do our part to make your beach vacation exceptional. Please keep us in mind for your next Beach Vacation, let us be a part of the best time you've ever had.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

              • Fun & Cozt Winter Getaway

                Fun & Cozt Winter Getaway

                • Guest TwinMom
                • Date of stay 02/10/12
                • Review Submitted 02/18/12
                The house was perfect, and much nicer than we expected. We had plenty of space to have a great shrimp boil and homemade baked-goods. The beach area itself is very clean and peaceful in February. We enjoyed the sound of the surf and the bright stars from the cozy hot tub. Our twin toddlers were very happy with the child-sized table and chairs and all the safe space to explore inside the house. Most of the comments on our vacation pictures have been about the "great house"- we can't wait to stay again!

                Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

                Owner response: We are so happy and honored that our house added so much to your vacation at the Beach! We are a family oriented beach house in a family friendly, laid back little city by the sea. Please come back and make more family memories! Sorry, we had to remove the hot tub, just too many cleaning and maintenance issues.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

              • THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE

                THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE

                • Guest BEACH LOVER'S
                • Date of stay 11/15/11
                • Review Submitted 12/06/11
                THANK YOU ! MY HUSBAND WORKS IN IRAQ IN SUPPORT OF THE US TROOPS. HE COMES HOME ONCE EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR 3 WEEKS. HE WANTED TO FIND SOME WHERE WE COULD SPEND TIME ALONE AND RECONNECT. WELL THIS WAS THE PERFECT PLACE. IT WAS A WONDERFUL WEEK. THE HOUSE IS AWESOME. THE OWNER HAS PUT TOGETHER THE PERFECT BEACH RENTAL. VERY RELAXING. BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED.THE HOT TUB IS A BONUS. WE DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE. WE FELT LIKE IT WAS OUR OWN HOME.

                Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

                Owner response: Thanks for your support of our troops in Afganistan, it is much appreciated! Our house is all about relaxation and convenience, with all the comforts of home...come spend some 5 star time at the Starfish Beach House in Surfside Beach, TX. Unfortunately we had to remove the hot tub for maintenance and cleaning issues.

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              Peak Season .. May 24-Sept 2, 2013 ..weekly rate $450/nt..wkwnds $500/nt 3nt min
              Mid Season...9/3/13-11/30/13 & 3/1/13-5/23/13..$300/nt for wk, $400/nt f3nt wkend
              Off  Season..Dec 1-31,2013 Jan 1-Feb 28,2013;..$250/nt for week, $350/nt 3nt wkend
              .. $200/night (week nights; Mon-Thu).
              Holidays 2013: 4th of July..$3,850/week,..$2,400/4 nights; New Year's, Christmas
              Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving..$450/night 4nt min
              ...7 nights $300/night
              $125/dog charge 30lb max   All subject to 10% Hotel Tax   Visa, Mastercard, checks
              

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              • Sunrise

                Sunrise

              • The Starfish Beach House

                The Starfish Beach House

              • Queen Room

                Queen Room

              • Bunk Room

                Bunk Room

              • Dining Room and Kitchen

                Dining Room and Kitchen

              • Sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico

                Sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico

              • Gormet Kitchen

                Gormet Kitchen

              • Living Room

                Living Room

              • Master Bedroom

                Master Bedroom

              Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #90714

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              3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom
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