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Adorable Beach View Cottage

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Living Room w/TV
Beach House
Stairs leading to deck with bay view
Front door entrance
Kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Freeport, TX
  • Place, Follets Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Adorable Beach View Cottage

Adorable and Charming beach view house rental in Surfside Beach, Texas. Christina's Heaven is a 2 bedroom + Loft with 1 bath vacation rentals with beach views from large updated deck. Wonderful hardwood cathedral ceilings with open floor plan and walls of windows to enjoy the ocean views. Fully updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and large island. Charming loft with 2 queen beds. All the comforts of home with central AC and heat, BBQ Pit (bring charcoal) and washer/dryer combo. Xfiinity TV and internet , flat screen TVs, and BIG front deck to enjoy the stunning beach views. Water is from a well so bring bottled water for drinking and cooking. 2 night minimum stay.

Please read rental agreement for additional details.
Check in time is 4 p.m. and check out time is 11 a.m. The home has a keypad on front door. You will be receiving an access code prior to arrival for the keypad on the house. The keypad is on the front door.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Our home is family friendly
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only, remove debris

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in San Luis Beach, a neighbourhood in Freeport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Surfside Beach and Quintana Xeriscape Nature Reserve, while Freeport Historical Museum and Brazos Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Freeport, TX

What's nearby

  • Follets Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surfside Beach - 2 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Jamaica Beach - 28 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 47 min drive - 61.5 km
  • Moody Gardens - 47 min drive - 61.9 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sharkies on the Beach Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Sirenita Seafood N Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Beach View Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adorable Beach View Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Beach View Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Beach View Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Beach View Cottage located?

Located in San Luis Beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Follets Island Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Follets Island and Surfside Jetty Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4th of July 2025

Very nice. Short drive to the beach. Very comfortable beds. Plenty of towels & great shower. A/C works great. We couldn't have been happier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gracie W.

Great Place

I must say that when we drove up to the property we were disappointed as to the location, being that it was on a major highway. But, once we settled in we were very pleased. The home is very nicely decorated and had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. We will recommend it to all our friends and family and will make place for our next stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review. I put alot of love into my home and so excited to hear when others enjoy it as much as I do. The main two way road through Surfside in front of my home can get a little busy at times and so glad to hear that this did not affect your vacation. Thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kurt b.

Wonderful Stay at the Beach

We couldn't have been happier with Christina's Heaven. The house was exactly what we wanted. There was more than enough room for the four of us (Me, My Wife and two teenage children). The Kitchen was well supplied, the living area was roomy, and the bedrooms more than accommodated us. The house is across the street from the beach, which suited us just fine, with a deck that provided a fantastic view of the Gulf. There aren't many stores around so make sure you bring all of the provisions that you will need, including water. Having spent enough time on the Texas coast, it is always advisable to bring plenty of drinking water. The only time we drove was the 2 minute drive to the beach to setup our little camp for a full day of sun, sand, and waves. It was a fantastic stay. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hallie B.

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

Great location, don't expect to do laundry or dishes, not very clean at all...

Upon our arrival into Surfside, I received the text message with details regarding the house - code for access, trash, and contact for questions with the property. It was prompt and offered great information. We traveled here with two families, ours with me, my husband, and our two kids ages 7 and 4 & our friends with two adults and two kids ages 6 and 4. The house was set up great for sleeping arrangements with two queen size bed bedrooms and two queen beds in the loft room. We did however encounter quite a few issues during our stay.... 1. The houses exposed surfaces were clean, but upon closer inspection there were dust bunnies everywhere - under the couches, beds, and in the utility closet. We swept and cleaned the house and yet continued to find more dust bunnies. Our friend checked the houses air filter and it was covered in a thick dust (and whatever else) allowing no air flow. So, we went and bought a replacement and noticed that we were seeing less dust bunnies as a result. As well as running a personal air-purifier. 2. The house was advertised saying there was a washer & dryer and a dishwasher. Though all weren't very functional. The washer smelled like sour mildew with stagnant water in it and was practically dysfunctional as the drying feature didn't work. The dishwasher had rust in it and we didn't feel clean or safe washing dishes in it. 3. The water in the house was described to us as nonpotable and we were told to bring drinking water, which we planned to do anyway. However, the shower water smelled so strongly of rust that it left us feeling dirtier than cleaner and showers were something that we needed having the 4 kids and 4 parents at a beach. 4. The freezer/refrigerator was complicated, the freezer worked great but the refrigerator was pretty warm and never got cool enough making us concerned that our food wouldn't keep. *when I reached out to the property manager I recieved no response. 5. The exterior cable railing on the balcony was rusting and beginning to come apart with with overall appeal looked bad and could potentially become a safety hazard. HOWEVER! There are some pros. 1. It was in the perfect location to the free public beach that we visited every day! 2. It was in its own little block so we didn't experience noisy next-door renters and it was very peaceful. 3. The air conditioning and fans were excellent to stay cool on the especially hot afternoons. Good visit. Could be better
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel R.

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

Awesome family vacation stay!

Me & my children had a awesome stay here, relaxing, clean, felt like comfort at home, & very close to beach. We walked to the beach in 2 minutes or less right across the way & cooked out one evening. Everything we needed to feel at home. Definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

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

Surfside beach getaway

My wife, and another couple (good friends) decided to take one more long weekend trip to the beach to end the summer. We happened upon Christina’s Heaven at the very last minute and reserved the house for our trip. The pics were very accurate and when we arrived, it was exactly what the photos showed. The house isn’t large but was perfect for four people. It was very comfortable and we had a wonderful time. We rented a golf cart and were able to access the beach very easily. The access point was not even a block from the house and took us two minutes to get to from the house. That made it very easy if one of us needed to drive the cart back to the house for something while the rest stayed at the beach. We took our own groceries and enjoyed cooking our meals at the house. There was even a small charcoal grill and it gave us the opportunity to grill steaks and shrimp for some wonderful dinners! None of us had ever been to Surfside Beach before but thoroughly enjoyed our time away. We would highly recommend this property for anyone looking to get away for a nice, relaxing time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lora B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

3 of the 6 Deck chairs were broken. Some Dishes were dirty, Inside of some were cabinets dirty. Blankets smelled unclean, found fingernail clippings on one. Shower heads did not all work. Washer / Dryer combo left clothes damp and smelled bad. The water in the house turned my clothes and tips of my hair orange. The Water Well had to be serviced while we were there because it was water logged. Besides the water, the worst for me was the house shakes/moves even when a kid walks through the house. Good things - it does have WiFi, all rooms had tvs and it is very close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2021
I would like to sincerely apologize for your disappointed experience at my home. I take great pride in my home and try to make sure all maintenance and updates are taken care of before the busy summer season. Unfortunately it appears that several issues arose during your stay and again I am sorry. My rental management company always makes sure any repairs that appear during your stay is taken care of. I assure you all items have been addressed and taken care of. I would like to address a few items here. The washer dryer combo has to be usually run again on the drying cycle only in order to dry the clothes properly. The smell of the blankets is from a sanitation steam bag. The blankets are steam cleaned before each guest by my rental management company that might have produced a different odor but indeed it is fresh and clean. Unfortunately there is no way of knowing a problem will happen with the water well as well as
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Good beach access, perfect for family of 6

Christina’s heaven was exactly as pictured. The property was clean, the beds were comfortable, and we had easy beach access. It was also nice that this rental was further away from main tourists attractions (made the beach less crowded). Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Great weekend getaway

We really enjoyed this property and felt like it was represented accurately by the site. The property is clean and well-appointed. There are great views of the Gulf from the front deck, and the beach is just a short walk. Had a great time and it did not disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W.

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

Christina's Heaven

We enjoyed our stay. The Public access to the beach was not far. The house was in good shape.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tomas B.

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

Great stay!

Nice cosy place close to the beach. Comfortable beds and nice view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Great Family getaway!

This property was perfect for our family. 7 of us stayed here and never once felt crowded. Everyone had plenty of space. The house is stocked with all we needed for cooking. We stayed for 7 days and made every meal at the house. Added a couple of kitchen utensils for the next guests as well. :) The beds are so comfortable and we loved all the themed rooms. The big loungers in the family room are so comfy. The grill was a huge bonus for nightly meals. The shower is amazing with all the jets. The well water was not an issue for us at all. The view from the deck was amazing and so relaxing. The location is perfect and so quiet. Just a 2 minute drive to the beach and we just left all our beach gear in our truck. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria G.

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

It was a charming home. Close to beach and nearby stores .

I would definitely stay here again. The nights on the deck are breathtaking... didn’t want to leave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

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

Great house!

Really enjoyed the house. Awesome view of the ocean. Loved sitting on Adirondack chairs on porch. Bringing your own drinking/cooking water was no big deal at all. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dashia R.

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

Full of Character!!

Charming older home with modern upgrades! Quiet, clean, close to beach! Kid friendly, family friendly-we had a wonderful time! Laura and the property manager were easy to work with and quick to respond!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique G.

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

The perfect rest

Beautiful house, very close to the sea, we enjoyed those days.
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth S.

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

Nice relaxing place

Nice place for a relaxing vacation with comfortable furniture and stocked with the right home goods. Beautiful views from the deck and a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

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

Buena ubicacion

Muy limpia y cómoda. Tiene todo lo que necesitas para una estadía placentera en la playa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie M.

This place was just what I wanted and everything I needed.

It was perfect. Warm and cozy. Loved all the sayings on the walls It really met my emotional needs. Very healing atmosphere for me. Thank you Marnie M.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia - Jenny H.

We loved the house, close to the beach, great view!!

Cute, clean house with great kitchen, bedrooms and awesome deck, which we love setting out on in the afternoons to nights!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Christina S.

Fun family time

Nice place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Kenya L.

Perfect for a get away at the beach

It was very Clean and property was well kept. Very Quiet area.
Archival

8/10 Good

Theresa S.

Exciting

It was nice. My kids enjoyed it. The view was great. Peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Dee & Teresa R.

Spring break from snowy Michigan

This was just perfect for the 4 of us (2 adults and 2 teen daughters). Actually, we did not even use one bedroom. We called ahead to find out where to get the key since we were going to be late. We were there the first week of April and God provided beautiful weather all week. How can you complain about sunny and 75. The water for drinking/cooking was no problem. It is free in Surfside for filtered water. Just bring a few jugs. We enjoyed some jogs on the beach each morning and explored the area. Of course the girls enjoyed the sun and driving on the beach. Having a license was great for them. Access is just a touch down and across the road. This time of year it was not busy at all. We felt we had the area to ourselves. (Not sure what traffic would be like in the summer.). The thing to do for the locals is hang out at the beach for the day. There was even an ice cream truck that drove down the beach. We enjoyed the Sea Center in Lake Jackson, Brazoria Nature area, the Boot Barn, but the highlight for my husband and one daughter was night pig hunting with Joey using night vision scopes. If it had rained, the house was big enough and very comfortable to hang out in. We cooked all our meals. The kitchen supplies were adequate. Relaxing!!! We would definitely return. It is so much better than Florida if you just want to get away. No touristy stuff.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the nice review. I am so glad you enjoyed your vacation at Surfside Beach. It sounds like you found many interesting activities during your stay as well. Thanks again and glad to hear you find Surfside Beach a place you would like to come back to.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lori H.

Cute place

The house was cute and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and had a good time. The owner and management company were easy to work with and made it possible for us to stay on fairly short notice. When there was a leak due to rain, the management company helped us out very quickly. There was plenty of seating in the living area for our family of 6 and the kitchen island was perfect for playing games. The beds were comfy and the sound of the ocean was peaceful. The deck provides a beautiful view of the ocean. We will not return to this home, though. A major omission in the listing is that you have to provide your own drinking and cooking water. We did not find this out until we had already paid for the rental. After a frantic call to the management company, we did find out that the water was not unsafe; it did, however, have a bad odor and a salty taste were you to drink it or use it for cooking. It was fairly unpleasant with sensitive children. Also, the kitchen was not well equipped for true cooking. There were not enough pots to be able to cook a full meal all at once so we had to cook a couple of the items and then cook the other parts of the meal. And we don't make fancy meals. I am talking about making pasta, cooking sauce and cooking a couple of vegetables. Also, there was no teapot so we had to use a cooking pot to heat water to make tea. For only having 6 people in the family, this was not good. A third disappointment is that the listing implies that this home has ocean access and is on the same side of the road as the ocean. It is across a highway from the beach and you have to walk along the highway to get to the beach access road or you have to drive. All the homes immediately across the road from this house have no trespassing signs so you cannot use their beach paths. This was a huge disappointment to us as this was something we worked hard at finding for our rental. Don't get me wrong - the beach is right there, not 100 yards from the home but "you can't get there from here." This really was a lovely home and we had a great stay. I just would not return to this home due to the above issues.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
I take every opportunity to improve Christina's Heaven to make it more comfortable and awesome for all my guests. I have put a lot of love and care into my home and hope that others will enjoy staying there as much as I do. I frequently go down to my beach house and have never run into an issue with a shortage of pots. I have 2 large pots for pasta as well as 2 size sauce pans, a couple frying pans and cookie sheets. Additional pots have now been added to accommodate larger families. I LOVE tea and utilize the Keurig machine at the beach house as I have found it makes the best tea! I understand tea lovers have different methods for making tea. I have never used a tea pot before so I have never found the need for a tea pot. I understand that some renters are going to want the comforts of home and that is why I appreciate suggestions and feedback on how to improve to make my home feel like home to all my guests. I have owned my home for a little over 4 years and have always brought bottle water with me when I go to my home and if I am going to cook soup or pasta I will pick up a couple jugs of water. I do not even drink the water from the tap anymore in the city. As my home is water provided from a well this is something I suggest to potential renters on the hospitality tab. I have now updated my VRBO listing front page description with this information as well. I understand that the major road that runs through the beach town of Surfside is in front of my home. This road has a speed limit of 40mph in my subdivision so I have never considered this a highway. I have posted a picture depicting this road and a current review on my site mentions this road as well. I have now updated my VRBO listing front page description with this information as well. My home is not beach front as stated on the website so access to the beach is not a short walk across the sand. The beach access road is less than a 5 to 10 minute walk and a short drive so I find this to be fairly accessible. I have now updated my VRBO listing front page description with this information as well. I pride myself in honesty and making sure that all information I provide is what you will truly experience in your stay at my beach home.

About the host

Hosted by Laura Dew

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Certified Public Accountant living in Houston, Texas. Waiting to retire on the beach.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this home because of the beautiful beach views and the adorable log cabin feel of the hardwood ceilings and the loft.

What makes this property unique

The beach house was located on a large lot with large deck with ocean views.

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