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Galveston/Surfside Beach Retreat - Dog Friendly Home - 500 Steps to the Beach

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Beautiful sunrises on the Gulf side and sunsets on the Bay side. BLESSED!
The beach, less than 500 steps from your door seems to go for miles and miles.
Barefoot and Blessed - the cutest purple house in the neighborhood!
The Master is also separate from the rest of the bedrooms w/ door to the patio.
Open concept - living and dining with a big wall of windows.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

Explore the area

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Freeport, TX
  • Popular LocationSan Luis Pass County Park12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Luis Pass20 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Luis Beach2 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)110 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kyle was a great host. He kept in contact from the beginning to the end of our stay. The house was perfect. Walking dist...
Abe D.
Aug. 6, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Galveston/Surfside Beach Retreat - Dog Friendly Home - 500 Steps to the Beach

At Barefoot and Blessed, you will find the true meaning of a beach getaway. Far enough away from the crowds and craziness, but close enough to still enjoy what Galveston and Surfside have to offer. Just hit “book now” and feel your stress begin to melt away as you envision being less than 500 steps to the beach (and your toes in the sand!) in the coveted Treasure Island neighborhood - halfway between Galveston and Surfside Beach. After you stop for groceries along the way, arrive at our home, throw the car in park and kick your shoes off because you have finally arrived at a true beach retreat!

The Space
Barefoot and Blessed is a lovely, family friendly 3 bedroom 2 bath home with beautiful ocean and beach views from the expansive deck. Fully stocked with new beds, flooring, and decor. We have everything to complete your retreat - appliances, kitchenware, paper supplies, etc.

Enough space for up to 12 to sleep very comfortably. (13 if you count the comfy hideaway bed in the living room couch.)

Worried about a four legged family member? Remember, this is a stress free zone. Even your “good boy or girl” will feel like they’re on vacation right along with you with our doggie door that opens to an enclosed stairway that goes right down to the fully fenced yard. We are Pet Friendly for up to 2 dogs up to 40 lbs (per dog).

Our home comes fully equipped with kayaks, minimal fishing gear, a few beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach towels, etc. - all you need to bring is your swimsuit and sunblock and leave your stress at home.

BEDROOMS

*Bedroom 1 - King size bed, PRIVATE BATH, Smart TV, USB Charger
*Bedroom 2 - King size bed, Smart TV, USB Charger
*Bedroom 3 - “Bunk Room” - 1 Queen Bed, 2 Full Bunk Beds (with a Twin Trundle), Smart TV, USB Charger

Guest Access
Access the front door using a WIFI enabled Smart Lock

Property manager

Kyle Toomire
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Beach
Sleeps 10- Beach House Steps to the Beach! 6 seat golf cart available!
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.4 out of 10, (19 reviews)
Sleeps 10- Beach House Steps to the Beach! 6 seat golf cart available!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Golf Cart Usage - Our Golf Cart is NOT always available.
When Golf Cart is available, a separate waiver must be signed and all drivers must provide a copy of their driver’s license.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Freeport

Located in Freeport, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Galveston Island Beaches and Surfside Beach. Broadway and Sea Center Texas are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Freeport, TX

What's nearby

  • San Luis Pass County Park - 12 min walk
  • San Luis Pass - 20 min walk
  • San Luis Beach - 2 min drive
  • Terramar Beach - 10 min drive
  • Surfside Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pointe Restaurant & Bar - 5 min drive
  • Blue Water Resort - 2 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Option
The location is unbeatable and the use of the on property golf cart made all our trips back and forth from the beach so easy. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location - Privacy
Amazing Location with exclusive beach Great host and cozy house A place to come back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a Wonderful Space!
This property was absolutely beautiful and so close to the beach! This portion of the beach was not crowded at all, clean, and restful. The neighborhood was quiet and family friendly. Additionally, the property managers were very communicative, accommodating, and kind. We enjoyed it and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Vacation
Kyle was a great host. He kept in contact from the beginning to the end of our stay. The house was perfect. Walking distance to a private beach, clean, roomy, had everything we needed. We would definitely go back again. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the house and the beach. Our vacation stay was perfect. Thank you Kyle!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shrikant T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location
We had great time staying at this property. We were there for three nights. This property is very close(2 mins walk) to the beautiful beach and has every thing what you need like kayak, surf boards, ubrellas, beach towel etc. Kyle is amazing host and goes above and beyond for the guests. He was following up from the day we booked and make sure he has every thing that we are looking for. Example, I asked him if he has a fire pit which at time he didn’t but to make sure we have a fun vacation at his property he bought new fire pit. I will definitely recommend this property to my friends and family and any one who is considering.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kyle Toomire

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Our family loves to travel - planes, trains and automobiles! We love to camp and to cruise, the mountains or the beach. One of our all-time favorite trips was to Yellowstone, but there is nothing quite like the serenity of a week on the coast! We love renting out our RV and now are excited to extend our hosting to our beach home.

Why they chose this property

Our home - "Barefoot and Blessed" is less than 500 steps to the beach (and your toes in the sand!) in the coveted Treasure Island neighborhood - halfway between Galveston and Surfside Beach. After you stop for groceries along the way, arrive at our home, throw the car in park and kick your shoes off because you have finally arrived at a true beach retreat!

Treasure Island is a little off the beaten path, but still close enough to all the action and craziness that Galveston has to offer and still very close to the quirkiness that is Surfside Beach! We especially love this property because it feels fairly secluded and yet the amenities are amazing - beautiful beaches, bay, boat ramp and fishing pier are all within walking distance. But, why walk if you don't have to?

Load up and hit the beach (for sandcastles and seashells) or the bay for fishing (bring your own gear or use our poles). The only time you might have to get in your car is if you want to kayak around the bay - 2 adult kayaks and 2 children/youth kayaks included. You can even bring your boat and use the neighborhood private boat ramp.

At Barefoot and Blessed, you can kick off your shoes, relax in the ocean breeze, and you won't have to put those shoes back on again until you are ready to go back to the real world. Come and stay a few days or weeks and feel the stress melt away - you truly will be blessed!

What makes this property unique

The amenities of our home will always stand out above and beyond others. The kayaks, beach and fishing gear are just a few of the things that will make your stay unforgettable. And we are adding more amenities all the time. Some of the unique benefits of our home is that we are Family-friendly and this even includes your four legged family members. 2 dogs up to 50 pounds each are welcome. We might even be more than friendly because our home is set up to make your “good boy or girl” feel like they’re on vacation right along with you with our doggie door that opens to an enclosed stairway that goes right down to the fully fenced yard.

Our bunk room is set up to allow up to 7 people to sleep very comfortably in a bunk bed (with Full over Full bunks and a Twin pull out Trundle) and a Queen bed. This room also features a large FlatScreen TV with ROKU - making it a place your kids won't ever want to leave - no matter how old they are! The other two bedrooms both have King beds which make the perfect set up for 2 families with lots of kids or a large extended family trip!

Languages:

English

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