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Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community

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At the base of the beach steps--Hot and Cold Shower
Beach
Dining
Beach
Children’s area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 51600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Seal Beach, CA
  • Seal Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bolsa Chica State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Seal Beach Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community

Surfside Colony is a guard-gated neighborhood of beach-side homes located between Seal Beach and Huntington Beach, California. Easily accessed by freeway and Pacific Coast Highway, it is close to shopping, restaurants, theaters, golf courses, and such major attractions as Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and deluxe shopping at South Coast Plaza.

No home in Surfside is more than 75 feet from the beach, and the sound of the waves and salt tang of the breeze give this water-side community a unique marine atmosphere. The community has been a seaside destination for Southern Californians since 1929, and no two houses are alike. Our broad, sandy private beach is great for strolling and shell collecting.

Recreational possibilities include beach combing, surfing, fishing, shell collecting, swimming, wind surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding and kite surfing, and golfing. All of Southern California's major attractions are close by.

Keywords: whole House ,ocean front ,private beach , ocean view , single family home, kid friendly, tropical decor, fireplace, decks, uncrowded, gas grill, romantic, vacation rental, fully furnished, relaxing, surf, sun, swim, fishing

Property manager

Bill and Mary Ellen Turk
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off all lights fans, and wall heaters
Place door key back in the lock box
Leave garage door opener on the table behind the couch
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
minimum stay is 30 days

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 4-5-3--004-026-0002-000

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seal Beach

Located in Surfside, a neighbourhood in Seal Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. RMS Queen Mary and Medieval Times are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Huntington Beach Pier and Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Aquarium of the Pacific and Knott's Berry Farm are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Seal Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Seal Beach - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bolsa Chica State Beach - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Seal Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • California State University, Long Beach - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Long Beach Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 21 min drive
  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Cheek Beer Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Road Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Riip Beer Company - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surfside holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Sunset Beach. Bolsa Chica State Beach and Huntington Beach Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

2.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

An Amazing Month

Without a doubt Surfside Colony is an amazing private beach gem not to be missed. This home is charming and filled with love. We have spent the last month waking up to the sounds of the ocean on our private beach, surrounded by a fun community, enjoying the festive Labor day weekend and lots of great memories. We can not wait to come back and would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a respite from their daily grind. Thank you MaryEllen and Bill for sharing your family home with us. We are eternally grateful.

4/10 Poor

Michelle N.

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

Stars for location

I was looking forward to staying at Mary Ellen's place for August. I saw the property prior and it was an outdated beach house with an unbeatable location, so I decided to book. When I arrived, I found that the kitchen was filthy, in the drawers, on the shelves the pots, spices corroded. I had to clean everything myself, but didn't want to make a big deal out of it because the location was great and I wanted a quiet escape on the beach. I put the dirty stuff in bags and put it in the garage and bought new pots. Overall, the home needs a DEEP clean, new pots, general upkeep especially if there is consistent turnover/wear and tear. Regardless, I was making do. I wound up sleeping on the sofabed because of the damp carpet upstairs. As a host/property owner on another platform, I know that regular maintenance and upkeep is required, and did not see this during my stay. Still, I continued to make the best of it. Then almost 2 weeks into my stay, noisy construction started on the house next door. There were 15-20 men there. The house has NO blinds, I was alone and didn't feel safe at all. The noise was deafening. I chose this area because it's gated. Mary Ellen didn't tell me there would be construction, and from my understanding later on, they are required to tell the owners. The construction crew needed to put ladders on the side of the house, so with no blinds and being a woman alone, while men are around the house, I didn’t feel comfortable or safe. I reached out to her to explain my concerns. After a few messages, she wouldn’t work with me. I wanted to leave, since the drilling and construction was all day. I rented the home to have a quiet vacation on the beach.I sent her messages but there was lack of response. When I sent her a video of the noise she replied "I don't understand why you sent me this”.As a paying guest, I felt that she had no consideration for the disruption.I contacted VRBO, who saw the videos and said it was inhabitable to live with that noise and not feeling safe and they wanted to relocate me. I have traveled the world and rented homes, and understand that not every place is perfect, and trying to work it out with her she responded,"why should I be responsible if my neighbor wants to make home improvements".This was massive construction at a beach home during peak time/prices, she should have worked with me to leave early but she refused. Overall, it is a great location, but the house needs general upkeep and to be cleaned.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cara h.

Great Property on the Beach

We had a great family vacation at this beach house. It is literally on the ocean with beautiful views. The weather was perfect. The amenities were great. The bedrooms were very nice. We certainly appreciated all the towels and linens and the washer and dryer in the garage. The kitchen was great and there are a number of grocery stores close by. Mary Ellen was fantastic. She was very helpful with everything in the area. We would certainly recommend this lovely beach home. Thanks for a great trip.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Blue Ridge, GA

Comfy home on Private beach

Had a wonderfully relaxing stay in this fully equipped house. Very conveniently located, lots to do & see nearby. My favorite part was just walking up and down the beautiful private beach. House had everything to make our stay comfortable & owners are great. We grilled several times & loved the back patio & upper balcony. There is view in front bedroom as well as master is full oceanfront. The community is in a historic village (surfside) that is gated & lovely to walk or bike. Enjoyed reading about the community & had great books to read at house! We left you a few that we finished while there too! Hated to leave!!! We will probably rent next year if schedules allow. Thank you for opening your home, Mary Ellen & Bill!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Wonderful beach house

We chose this rental as a week away before my oldest son goes off to college. It was very comfortable and and clean. We enjoyed the location it is very close to Disneyland, Queen Mary and many other Southern California attractions. It was especially nice to wake up to the sound of the ocean. Mary Ellen is a joy to work with and our stay was all that we had hoped it would be..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation place for family and friends

We stayed here with a 1.5 year old and a 3 month old and it was a perfect place to have a beautiful view of the ocean from the living room/kitchen to the glassed in porch or two steps away on the sand. Sleepy family friendly beach with some serious July 4th parties! House has EVERYTHING you could need, down to booster seats and a fabulous jacuzzi, master bedroom has beautiful view and another deck overlooking ocean. Everything thoughtfully put together, from condiments in the fridge to nice towels, sheets, etc.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

Perfect

Everything was perfect in this home. We were pleasantly surprised that all the descriptions were accurate along with the previous reviews written by others. We had 5 adults and one child and were very comfortable in the home. The home was stocked with everything. The private beach was the best part, we had the whole beach to ourselves. The suggested eateries were spot on and we found a few on our own too. We look forward to returning to this property and dealing with MaryEllen was very easy. As I said, it was PERFECT.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful, relaxing stay

My family just spent a long weekend at this wonderful house and we came away far exceeding our expectations. I wasn't quite sure what to expect with the weekend as I hadn't been to the Seal Beach area. Upon first arriving, as dusk was settling, I was awarded the most amazing sunset. This continued to be the trend each evening as the sun would set right in front of the house right over the beach. And right in front of you is the wonder of the Catalina islands. We just happened to luck into a wonderful, warm weekend. The beach was calm and serene and we felt like we had it to ourselves! Each day we would walk in each direction to explore more areas. We loved Seal Beach and all if its charm. There are some wonderful restaurants and bars to explore there. The house itself was so charmingly decorated - I felt immediately at home. The master bed and bath opens its doors to the gorgeous beach. I spent lots of time just taking pictures and looking out. Downstairs, there is a family room that allowed us all to cook big dinners, hang out together and open the doors to the beach. This is a great place to come with family members or kids as everyone can run and do as they please. The kitchen is beautifully and functionally decorated - it was a pleasure cooking in there. There were also plenty of bathrooms available - my nephew loved the steam and jacuzzi upstairs in the master bath! I would love to return to this property. The pictures don't even do it justice. And you can't find warmer, more accommodating hosts than the owners.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Disappointing

Imaging arriving with our family after a long drive from the Phoenix area to find wet towels in drawers and sheets in the washer and dryer. A call to the owner did not help. We spent the first night doing laundry and cleaning the kitchen because all the dishes and utensils were not clean due to an obstruction in the dishwasher. Also, you can’t use the upstairs shower because it leaks through the ceiling. The place is nice, and has a great location, but it needs a better cleaning service and obviously gets heavy use. We thought it would be fair to get our cleaning deposit refunded, to no avail. And why so few reviews of this rental? I’d stay in surfside, but not at this unit.

About the host

Hosted by Bill and Mary Ellen Turk

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What makes this property unique

private beach !! Never crowded Great surfing and beach combing. Nice locals

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English

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