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Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas

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Two turquoise Adirondack chairs facing a wooden deck overlooking the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A kitchen with light blue cabinets, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A wooden house with a balcony, a fenced yard, and sunflowers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
With a beachfront view, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. It offers a patio, deck, and balcony for outdoor enjoyment. Enjoy nearby activities like kayaking and birdwatching, while Surfside Beach and Swan Lake provide additional attractions. This property is pet-friendly and includes games for family fun.

Highlights

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.

  • Steps from the shore

    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dog-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Freeport, TX
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Swan Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Surfside Jetty Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Captains Quarters

1 King Bed

First Mate

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Captains Quarters

Toilet · Shower only

The Crew

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas

The Enchanted Shell is an OCEAN FRONT property located in Middle Beach of beautiful Surfside Texas, providing a comfortable and soothing holiday for either an adult get away or a family oriented vacation.

You can choose to relax on the beach and enjoy a cocktail, swim in the beautiful gulf ocean or watch the best sunset on the gulf coast.

You'll find awesome surf fishing, beach combing, shelling, and swimming. If you prefer to just relax, grab a lounge chair and kick back on the beach.

Use the provided hammock, swing chairs, and custom adironack chairs to relax with your choice of a get-away book on the over-sized deck (800 Sq. ft), or just watch the incoming/outgoing ships through the jetty.

Off the deck is the newly renovated private boardwalk for easy access to the beach and a nice stroll at dusk.

Everything to make your vacation memorable is waiting for you!

The charcoal grill (on the deck) will ensure you don't miss any of the views while cooking for your family and serving on the large picnic table (seats 8).

The key may not be in the conch shell.... but you can come on in! Swing open the deck gates and get a view of the end of the world.

Surfside Reg: 10015
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

At discretion of owner - tenant must disclose

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside (of course)

Keep doors closed during heated summer months

any pet must be approved by the owner prior to booking

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1003334vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Freeport

Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Freeport Historical Museum and Brazos Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Freeport, TX

What's nearby

  • Surfside Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Swan Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • San Luis Beach - 19 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 46 min drive - 46.1 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The River - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Belly’s On The Brazos - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Gulf Coast - Enchanted Shell in Surfside Beach Texas located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Fresh Water Lake and Follets Island Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view and access to the beach are unbeatable. The living room and bedrooms were clean and comfortable. The rest of the house could use repairs/updating/cleaning - in particular, the showers and the dishwasher, the deck and deck furniture, and under the house. Overall, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For the price, we enjoyed the property. We were met with some nice touches such as a bottle of prosecco and bottled water in the refrigerator. And clean front windows! (One of my pet peeves - I pay for the view - I want to be able to see it!) Access to the beach is easy. The only major criticism is the bathtub - the fixtures are very rusted and should be replaced. The other criticism would be the grill. We had to really clean it up before we could use it. The owner was very responsive from initial booking and throughout our stay. Would consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

It was an amazing experience staying here and the view was to die for and it was beautiful waking up to beautiful beach views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2023
The view is definitely what we like the best! Please come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best view

We love staying there. This was the second time we have stayed in this property. The views are stunning and the beachfront is amazing. We loved cooking outside on the grill.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachhouse

Great place...great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a fun time

We were so impressed with
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor birthday weekend getaway

Had everything we needed plus more!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Emily - so good to hear you had a great time. I would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

This was the perfect spot for our family to get together. The house had everything we needed for a relaxing time at the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2023
Rhonda, I’m happy to hear you had a great experience!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Our only complaint is the cleaners didn’t do a very good job. Owner was easily accessible. Se one time we stayed here. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend at the beach!

Fantastic location - great house - and very helpful and responsive host! Our second time back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach vacation

We loved our time at this house. It was easy and relaxing. I recommend this house for your trip. Our kids had a great time !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2023
Wendi! So glad that you and your family had a great time. Thanks for coming!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

memorial day stay

arrived at the property deck was very outdated and loose boards to where we almost could fall through got inside and house was very clean when it came time to take showers water pressure was little to none
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

The house was charming and comfortable. The patio was awesome. We enjoyed every minute of it. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Thanks for your comments Darin! Glad you had a great time, and look forward to your return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach view!

This house was perfect for my family. We had a wonderful stayed. Had everything we needed. And the beach view was beautiful! Easy access to and from the beach. We will definitely be renting again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach getaway

The house has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing time on a nice, clean beach. Close to good restaurants, but easy to cook your own meals. Plenty of comfy beds. Games and books for indoor fun. Great big covered porch looking out to the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best relaxing time!

We love this house in his State many times, it has a great view of the beach and the best deck you could possibly ask for. Great hp from Kent and just all around wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2022
Thanks so much Lindsay! Nice to know you and your family enjoyed your stay! Looking forward to having you again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Review

Great location. Owner was easily accessible. The house needs a little TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

the best view, beautiful house. It is the second year that I visit this property, the view of the beach is lovely. to spend a good family weekend. I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2022
Glad to hear you had a wonderful time! Looking forward to next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surfside Surprise

After a few trips to Galveston, and noticing the brown, silty water - what an amazing thrill to see clear blue/green water from our beachfront deck attached to a wonderfully, comfortable house. Our spoiled jersey shore friend visitors were hesitant to leave their beach for Texas - boy did this place change their minds - and ours! A great, comfortable house - great and extremely responsive homeowner - amazing deck - and amazing location made for an unimaginably great weekend - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2020
Thanks so much Bill! Happy to have you as a repeat vacationer! All the best!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Location is great! Short distance to beach.

This property could be nice and probably once was but it has been neglected. It needs a lot of work on the outside and the inside. The grass was not mowed like the properties on either side which made the mosquitoes horrible. I feel like with the amount of money we paid it could have been a lot nicer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2022
I discussed the yard maintenance (which Mary made me aware). The lawn was corrected by the maintenance company that week. Mosquitoes are always difficult this time of year - especially if no wind. You should note that this is an older building 'Rustic Charm' - It does take a lot to keep it up especially being front row. I take pride in this property and definitely appreciate all comments in order to make this an enjoyable stay for all of our guests.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Needed to be cleaner

It wasn't as clean as it should have been. Coffeepot was very nasty we had to go buy one. And we saw a mouse ro a rat
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Weather was horrible

Rained 2 of 4 days. Cloudy most of the day. Beach was very crowded on weekend when it was not raining. Our guests decided not to come down because of the weather. The house is showing age. The door to the deck leaked during the heavy rain and wind. Doors were hard to open and close.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2021
Thanks Gary - I appreciate your feedback. This is not a new house, and on the beach requires continued maintenance. I’ll address the issues regarding the doors.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enchanted Shell

We had a great time and the place was roomy enough for 2 families - total 6 people with room for more. Minor updates could be made to make it more aesthetic. A/c vent screens could be painted or replaced and rusty hinges on gates could be updated. The under the deck swing was broke. It looked like someone had tried to tape it up instead of replacing or retrying the rope to the hanger. But the LOCATION could not be beat, and having the boardwalk straight to the beach was so convenient. A lot of bang for the $ with this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2020
Thanks Alicia - it is never ending on maintenance for a beach front home. I appreciate your feedback.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

For the price, not a bad place to stay

There are a few minor things that need immediate attention. The main bathroom tub drains very slowly. In a 5 minute shower it was at the top of my ankles. The sink in the main bathroom trickles when you turn it on, even with hot and cold water on at the same time. There is one board on tue back deck that needs to he screwed down. It is right in front of the gate and is a trip hazard. The house could use several updates but I live in an old house so it reqlly didn't bother me, for some it might. I look at it like this, I eat and sleep in the house thats about it. I am there for the heach. The access to the beach is very easy and convenient. The owner communicated well and was even pretty relaxed on us checking in a little early as we arrived a little ahead of schedule. As far as the cleanliness of the house I will say that it could use a good deep cleaning. The things you expect to be clean were but all of the out of the way areas were dusty and looked like the cleaning crew just never touches. Overall we were happy witu our stay though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

We were very disappointed in the house, considering what we paid to stay. It was a little unsettling to pull up and see a support beam with a major crack in it being held together by a 1x4. The master shower floor looked like it hadn't been cleaned in awhile, the back door handle is rusting and it cut my hand as well as my husband's. There are rusty nails sticking up out of the deck that we had to hammer down so no one else got cut. The margarita machine had mold growing in it, and most of the utensils in the drawers were dirty. As well as pans that were under the stove. One of the stove burners doesn't work, the coffee pot was caked in burnt grounds and I had to hand wash dishes the whole time because the dishwasher is in bad shape. When we got there the key box was wide open. Anyone could have been waiting for us inside. I did learn upon leaving that it is impossible to close all the way. The pictures/listing of the this house need a major update. I did get a small refund but only after the owner suggested I not say anything on social media.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kent J. Black

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As Native Texans, we have always enjoyed the Gulf Coast, and are blessed to be able to share our little get away with others.

Why they chose this property

One glance at the ocean front view (during the winter) sold me on this property, and I knew I had to have it. Now that we have the large deck addition (with table, grill, hammock, chairs, etc.) - it is so exciting to experience the continuing natural changes of the Gulf Coast.

What makes this property unique

This property provides a get away when the beach is crowded (summer months) and absolute serenity during winter or off seasons times. I enjoy seeing the crowds change, nature adapt, and overall nature at its finest.

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