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GILLIGANS BEACH HUT- RELAXING BEACH GETAWAY- OCEAN VIEW-PET FRIENDLY/FENCED YARD

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Beach
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Swan Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

GILLIGANS BEACH HUT- RELAXING BEACH GETAWAY- OCEAN VIEW-PET FRIENDLY/FENCED YARD

Unwind in Surfside Beach at this lovely cottage. Awesome view of the ocean from the deck- set back so you can enjoy your privacy. This cozy retreat features a tropical bedroom with a king bed and a bunk bed for the little ones, perfect for a serene night's sleep. The living room offers a cool space to relax & has a sofa bed for additional guests. Enjoy Gilligans' amazing ocean side deck & bar where you can relax, and listen to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore, There is also a fenced pet yard with a comfortable sitting area so you can chill with your furry friends.AC, WiFi, and a washer / dryer insure a hassle-free stay. We're happy to assist with any questions during your stay in paradise.........

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: limit 3 total
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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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Pick up any pet waste- bags are available in box at base of stairs
Please travel safe getting home!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4537185vb
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

About the area

Freeport

Located in Surfside Beach, this cottage is on the beach. Port of Freeport and Freeport Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Freeport, TX

What's nearby

  • Swan Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surfside Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surfside Jetty Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Luis Beach - 20 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 47 min drive - 46.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪American Rice - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Belly’s On The Brazos - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GILLIGANS BEACH HUT- RELAXING BEACH GETAWAY- OCEAN VIEW-PET FRIENDLY/FENCED YARD pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at GILLIGANS BEACH HUT- RELAXING BEACH GETAWAY- OCEAN VIEW-PET FRIENDLY/FENCED YARD?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GILLIGANS BEACH HUT- RELAXING BEACH GETAWAY- OCEAN VIEW-PET FRIENDLY/FENCED YARD?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GILLIGANS BEACH HUT- RELAXING BEACH GETAWAY- OCEAN VIEW-PET FRIENDLY/FENCED YARD?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GILLIGANS BEACH HUT- RELAXING BEACH GETAWAY- OCEAN VIEW-PET FRIENDLY/FENCED YARD located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surfside Beach cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Swan Lake and Surfside Beach. Follets Island Beach and Surfside Jetty Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy beach bungalow with everything provided for a comfortable stay. Especially nice that it's pet friendly. The beach is a very short walk away and there's a great view from the side deck.We would definitely come back for another wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2026
thank you Yvonne- I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves, hope to see you again soon....
Verified

8/10 Good

Kayelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was close to everything and it was very important for us to have an area for our dogs to get out and play. We were close to family and it made it convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time here on our first vacation as a family of three! We felt so comfortable in this space and really appreciated how accommodating the host was!Just steps from the beach, had everything we could need, and the fenced yard was wonderful for bringing our dog. We'd love to come back one day!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

kelley s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a last minute booking and needed pet friendly. Great location, my only negative would be It didn’t have a grill and the washer didn’t work. Other than that it had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again but will take a grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay. PERFECT if you have dogs. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great house with amazing view and location!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time! Love the beach views and location!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely exceeded expectations for our stay in Surfside. We all enjoyed our time and would recommend this stay to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unobstructed views of the gulf and very short walk to the beach. Love this little house for it's location, comfort and deck! Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
Thanks kenneth- return guests are such a compliment.....it truly gives me such a warm feeling! Take care, kev
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach and exactly as shown in photos
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay at this comfortable, clean 1 bedroom. Has an unobstructed view to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Surfside Perfection

Nice host and property was exactly as advertised. Location is perfect! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were just a quick walk over the bridge to the beach, just like advertised. Great little place that made beach life way. Kevin was great and flexed as our schedule was complicated. Thanks so much! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it so much we came back a second time. Perfect location and we had everything we needed. Communication is great. We’ll be back a third time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
thank you so much- you are so very kind, having guests like ya'll have really made us feel great !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Relaxing stay right off the beach

Cute little beach house with a view of field of wildflowers and walkway leading to the beach! Very clean, had everything we needed. The house is so close to the beach you can see it from the porch! If you are picky about drinking water, bring it with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
thanks for your kind review Ashley- sorry I didnt respond quicker but I truly appreciate it
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Love this sweet little house!

Wake up to coffee on the deck, seeing and hearing the surf. Very short walk to the beach. Cottage is comfy, cozy and well equipped. Host most helpful and available. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review- as I think I mentioned you were my first guests and I am so happy you enjoyed your stay.....Take care and hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A H.

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

4th of July

It was a great time in Surfside. Gilligan's Beach Hut was perfect for our needs. For the 4th we didn't have to fight the crowds for beach space because we could observe from afar. We could come and go as we pleased and had a perfect little retreat to come back to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Thank you Amy for your kind review, it is nice to be set back from the crowd sometimes... I hope to see ya'll again soon- Take Care
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conner B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kevin, the host, was the easiest & friendliest owner I’ve ever worked with for a stay. He was very communicative, very friendly, had a ton of great information & advice, & really made the trip stress & hassle-free. Such a tremendous experience! On top of that, the home was very well maintained & cared for, had all the amenities you may need, & was literally right next to a beach access boardwalk. Super convenient! In addition to that, this home is definitely pet-friendly, as there is a fenced in yard beneath the home that even has doggie/poop bags conveniently provided in a container that’s mounted to one of the stilts near the stairs. We did not bring our dogs with us this trip, but we will definitely consider doing so the next time we come down. It’s rare that I stay in the same place multiple times, but this experience was so wonderful that my family & I can’t imagine staying anywhere else when we come visit. Kevin has definitely done a great job making Gilligan’s Beach Hut feel like a home away from home. We can’t thank him enough for the wonderful experience & cozy weekend by the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The tap water in this house is yellow, smells foul and tastes awful. My dog wouldn’t even drink it. It leaves a film on your skin. The EPA report for poor water quality in Surfside shows 6 cancer causing chemicals above safe limits. Google it. The owner denies the problem. The very nice next door neighbors, who live there, haul 15 jugs a week from the city’s industrial filtered source for daily use because the tap water is so gross. The city offers an industrial filtered source because they also acknowledge the poor water quality! Yet the owner does not. Stay away from this rental unless you like to drink and bathe in slimy polluted water. It’s a shame because it’s a cute and cozy house right near the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
Funny-every dog including ours that has been there drinks the water.....I have not had a single complaint about the water until you, and we have no issues when we are there, so why would i have any reason to "acknowledge " anything? It is beach water and anyone who has ever been to a beach anywhere recognizes the inherent taste of municipal water supplies, but it is neither "slimy" or "polluted" Of course drink bottled water, no matter what municipal source you have. The EPA report you mention cites it as safe for consumption but recommends bottled water. You were just working for a discount and I wouldn't bite.......
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen A.

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

Great weekend getaway

Every year, we take a beach trip for my husband‘s birthday. We’ve been to Florida, Alabama, Gulf Coast, East Coast, South Padre Island, and Corpus Christi. This year, we decided to go to Surfside because of how close it is to home, but I was a little hesitant because I’m not crazy about Galveston. To my delight, surfside is a lazy, laid-back beach town. I found Gilligan’s beach hut, and thought it was perfect for my family of five and one small dog. And, it was. Right on the beach, perfect size, and amenities. I especially appreciated the fenced in area for my dog to run around and so I did not have to put her on the leash every time she went outside. We had everything we needed and the communication was great. We are planning to return in August for a longer trip.
Walkway to the beach
View from the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a couple or a family with small kids. Easy walk to the beach. The host is great and communicates well. If it is just the two of us, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach home to stay with our dogs (enclosed yard); easy access to beach, view of beach.We enjoyed our visit and will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denitra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by KC CROWLEY

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This wonderful little beach hut was damaged in hurricane Beryl summer of '24 but thanks to family efforts has been restored to it's original charm- with the addition of the amazing new outside bar!

Why they chose this property

"Surfside Beach Village" is the quaint little beach town everyone dreams of visiting- golf carts are a primary form of travel and there's nothing else like driving down the beach. No high rise condo's here......

What makes this property unique

Beach is right across the dune walkway but house is set slightly back so beach traffic is not right in your face

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English

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