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Coastal Encounter is your perfect beach get-away!

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Morning sunrise is one of the best experiences in "Coastal Encounter"
The property is located at the front row of this coastal community.
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Exterior
during low tide, taken before we remodeled the storage room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Freeport, TX
  • San Luis Pass
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Luis Pass County Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • San Luis Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Coastal Encounter is your perfect beach get-away!

DETAILS OF THE PROPERTY:

Coastal Encounter is an exceptional beach front property with 3 stories of well-maintained spaces, built on 2 adjacent sandy lots of a semi-private beach. It invites guests that desire a special place to spend quiet time with family and friends, time for conversations, exploring the marine nature, reading or writing, and all the wonderful things with sand and sea wind in the backdrop.

"Leave only your footprints in the sand". Our property is closely monitored by a HOA, county and state agencies for environmental conservation. We do not accept booking for any loud party or event with large material consumption, and we only invite guests that have conservationist’s mindset, and will handle the property and this nature area with gentleness and thoughtfulness. Please read all pre-booking info and contact us with any questions prior to requesting booking.

Our listing is a spacious 2000 SF, 4 bedrooms with 3 queen beds and 2 twin beds. We listed it as guest counts of up to 8 adults. There is something special about having breakfast at the beach. Pancakes are sweeter with a coastal view. When it comes to family meal time, we have a fully equipped kitchen and plenty of seating for you and your family to enjoy your favorite sea-fare or to get your crab boil on.

For the nighttime movie buff, use our wi-fi enabled Smart TVs and nestle in around, sign-in your streaming channels and play your favorite movie titles as you plan your beach adventures for the next day.

Up to 4 registered vehicles can be parked at the back side of the house, on a soft sand drive-way, with vehicle owners responsible for taking safety caution and be mindful of any special tidal elevation.

On the 1/F deck you’ll find a shower room equipped with hot and cold water, providing additional shower and rinse-off for our guests.


GUEST ACCESS:
Access keys retrieval instruction will be provided to guests within 24 hours prior to check-in time. Except for a private Workshop on 1/F and an owner’s private closet in the primary master suite, guests are welcome to the various amenities offered in the house.


INTERACTION WITH HOST AND GUESTS:
For assistance, Host can be contacted via website’s Messaging or by directly calling or texting our listed phone numbers.

Outdoor security cameras are for Host to monitor climate changes and property security. In case of emergency or concern regarding any violation of booking agreement and house rules, Host reserves the right to enter the premise and to resolve issues.

PROPERTY SERVICES:

We safeguard our home by having it fully and professionally cleaned before each guest arrival. For the health and well-being of our guests, we provide a 5-step enhanced cleaning with disinfection according to industry standards. To ensure your stay is nothing short of spectacular, you will find comfort features such as hotel-quality fresh sheets and fluffy bath towels. Extra toilet paper and paper towels are stored in Laundry Room for your convenience as well as dish soap, dishwasher pods and laundry detergent.

Although we do not provide replenishing services in the middle of your stay, Host will provider sufficient starter supplies of complimentary K-cup coffee pods, sugar and creamer for our fellow coffee lovers.

<< IMPORTANT HOUSE RULES AND SAFETY GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW >>

Before final confirmation of booking, booking guest may receive a Pre-booking Confirmation message requesting additional information from our guests. Please kindly reply to this message and provide requested information as timely as possible to reserve the chosen dates of the stay.

As your host, we are committed to providing a clean, safe, and secured property and surrounding for all of our guests to enjoy a great beach experience. Therefore, we are serious about enforcing house rules and safety guidelines.

- Parties with loud music and events are not permitted under our booking agreement.

- Absolutely no illegal activity of any type on or around the premise of this property.

- Booking guest is the primary responsible person for this property, and booking guest must be present during the entire duration of the reservation.

- The number of guests allowed to be on premise is the number of guests agreed upon from the initial description of the booking. Any additional person on premise will be considered as a violation of the booking agreement.

- No smoking or vaping inside the building. Smoking and vaping are allowed on decks and balconies with fire hazard caution.

- If you are bringing pet and are paying agreed pet cleaning fee for your stay, please know that pet cleaning fee is only for cleaning of pet hair and possible odor inside the house. Pet's bathroom time must be outside the house, and pet's waste must be disposed in plastic bags and placed in large outdoor garbage container.

- We have adopted our community's model of "leave only footprints in the sand". No littering allowed in anywhere.

- Common HOA restrictions are enforced, such as quiet hours between 9 pm to 7 am; house manual will detail more restrictions. By completing the booking, guests have accepted the responsibility to comply with all applicable HOA rules governing the use of the property and the common areas.

- Absolutely no fire on or near the wooden decks; a picnic size gas grill is available for guests to use outside the house. Just bring enough 16 oz propane tanks, put the grill on top of the outdoor table provided, and clean up and put back in place after use.

- Bonfire on firepit is permitted on the sandy beach but must be immediately removed after each use, and with no burnt residue left behind on the beach. Dune material cannot be used for burning.

- Programmable smart thermostat and motion activated faucets throughout the property to help to conserve costly water and reduce septic volume. All these are done with the goal of conserving this precious habitat for so many wild lives in this coastal region.

- We are located on a semi-private beach area. It is highly regulated by state department and local county as well as a HOA for safety, wild life and environmental conservation, it is also subjected to Texas Open Beach Act, allowing visitors to come to the beach as long as they don’t come too close to the premise of our building and parking space, or intrude the privacy that home owners can maintain. FYI, this has never been a problem in the past and we don’t expect that to come up in the future.


- Storm threats are both seasonal and unpredictable. When our guests book in advance, future storm threats can potentially affect our booking. If government issued named storm warning is announced and it will affect the region and duration of the stay, at Guest’s request, Host will return all booking fees to be earned by Host, and will work with VRBO to facilitate cancellation and maximum refunds to Guest.


- Any violations of house rules and safety guidelines will be considered as breach of rental agreement, subjected to immediate rental agreement termination and if requested by Host via listing website messaging system or by local law enforcement, all guests must agree to completely vacate the premise within one hour.

- If applicable, the main guest that is responsible for the booking will be required to pay as promised, as a condition of the booking, a minimum penalty assessed for extra cleaning or repair fee from minimum of $200 per itemized violation, up to total actual monetary damage, repair cost, and loss of rental income.


By completing the booking reservation, main guest and all individual guests have confirmed and agreed without objection to the house rules and safety guidelines provided in this listing.

If any guest has any questions or unsure about anything, please contact host for clarification.

Property manager

David Mak

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Freeport

Located in Freeport, this holiday home is on the beach. Galveston Country Club and Port of Freeport are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Broadway and Sea Center Texas. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Freeport, TX

What's nearby

  • San Luis Pass - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Luis Pass County Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • San Luis Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sea Isle Beach - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 21 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pointe Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪memorial day epic extravaganza spectacular beach house - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Double A's BBQ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blue Water Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gimpy Wedding - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Encounter is your perfect beach get-away! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Coastal Encounter is your perfect beach get-away!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Encounter is your perfect beach get-away!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Encounter is your perfect beach get-away! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Freeport holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from San Luis Pass County Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from San Luis Beach. Half Moon Beach and Follets Island Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

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

Christel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 adults a 9 year old and a dog, enjoyed the home , it was perfect for our needs, right on the beach. We played in the sand and sun, built sand castles, fished, watched dolphins from the deck, and saw shooting stars. The home was clean, plenty of towels, plenty of cookware also. Great showers! The owners were very responsive. The mattress was a little uncomfortable for me but i have a bad back so its hard for me to get comfortable. The neighborhood is is really nice everyone is respectful. Lots of seashells to pick up off the beach. This was our favorite place by far. We look forward to coming back again. Check in is easy and so is check out. Its about 28 minutes from galveston which we did not mind.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Best family vacation!

Had a wonderful week with family! House is very nice. Very well equipped for the cook in the family. Plenty of room for everyone. We fished off the balcony! We also rented a 6 passenger golf cart from K6 which we used for many trips up and down the beaches. My granddaughter loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlo M.

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

Gulf Coast Gem

From the moment we opened the door, we knew this stay was going to be special. The home is beautifully decorated and had everything anyone would need for a beach getaway. The 1/F storage room was perfect for all of our sand toys and canopy, as was the outdoor shower (which had shampoo, conditioner, and body wash). The house was very quiet and comfortable and just well thought out for a family. You can't beat the location and proximity to the water and the beach, especially with three kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Fantastic Beach House for the Family!

My husband and I stayed at this beautiful beach house for six days in late May 2025. We brought out two adult sons and our seven year old daughter, along with our two dogs (we had them pre-approved by owner, prior to the trip). We had an absolutely amazing time at this beach house. Everything you need is thought of and provided. The queen beds were all super comfortable and the sheets and quilts were super soft. The bathrooms and kitchen all have granite and are beautiful. The house was sparkly clean and fresh when we arrived. There is a living area on the main floor and a second den area on the upper level with an additional TV. This is perfect if you have older kids or teenagers. It is a great place for them to hangout and game or watch TV. The most stunning feature of the house is the location ON the beach. With three wooden, covered decks to enjoy watching the waves roll in. We saw a pod of dolphins swim by the deck one morning! We cooked two to three meals each day at the beach house. We drove into Galveston a few times to eat dinner and shop, but spent the majority of our time at the little beach connected to the house or the bigger beach a block and a half away. With four bedrooms, and a daybed in the upstairs den, there are ample places for up to 8 guests to sleep comfortably. The house is beautiful and the location is stellar, about 30 minutes from Galveston. There are also walking trails at a park nearby. We will be back! Highly recommend! Worth every penny.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Amazing!

Everything was very clean and the house was stocked with everything that you would need at the beach and then some! Manager was extremely helpful and the area was wonderful! I would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ralph G.

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

Great home on semi-private beach

This property is absolutely great. the home had everything in it to make our stay very comfortable. It was fully furnished with everything ne needed in the kitchen and elsewhere. We cooked every meal for 5 days for the 8 of us and was never lacking in supplies. the home was very well laid out and the beds were all very comfortable. the home is situated immediately next to a small beach that almost no one goes to. Then there is a second much larger beach just down the street. I will definitely be considering this home for a similar trip next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by David Mak

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As a nature-loving person, we love Coastal Encounter because of it’s exceptional location on the Gulf coast. We host other locations inside the cities but this beach front property is very special to us. For guests that are willing to protect the precious marine habitat, to appreciate watching the wild life in action, such as dolphins swimming across the front of our balconies, we enthusiastically invite them to come and share the experience.

Why they chose this property

Treasure Island is a well-maintained neighborhood with an active HOA. Security, utilities, are managed by staff on-site. Overall, residents and guests that visit Treasure Island enjoy a safe outdoor environment on the beach and in their own properties.

What makes this property unique

Programmable smart thermostat and motion activated faucets throughout the property to help to conserve costly water and reduce septic volume. All these are done with the goal of conserving this precious habitat for so many wild lives in this coastal region.

We are located on a semi-private beach area. It is highly regulated by state department and local county as well as a HOA for safety, wild life and environmental conservation, it is also subjected to Texas Open Beach Act, allowing visitors to come to the beach as long as they don’t come too close to the premise of our building and parking space, or intrude the privacy that home owners can maintain. FYI, this has never been a problem in the past and we don’t expect that to come up in the future.

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English
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