This vacation home places you next to Follets Island Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Surfside Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
BEACH FRONT VACATION HOME
The Bluewater Sandcastle is a beachfront 4 BDR 2 bathroom and outdoor shower home architecturally designed for occupation by 2 families at the same time. On each floor, it boasts a master bedroom, secondary bedroom, bathroom, living area with separate AC units. The kitchen and 'Great Room' are both located on the main level. The Sandcastle also has a private beach walkover and over 600 sf of outdoor deck (including a covered second story deck). Additionally you will have access to an outdoor grill, patio chairs, 2 Picnic tables, 2 refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, oven, stove, W/D, tankless hot water heater and cement covered parking for at least 6 vehicles. The beach house is on water well and septic. We have water softener and whole house water filtration system but recommend you to bring drinking water.
The Bluewater Sandcastle is just 60 short minutes south of Houston and is within 2 miles of restaurants, convenience stores, water sports, water parks, crabbing piers and much more! The Sandcastle is also only 35 miles south of Galveston, where vacationers can take in Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Water Park and Galveston's historic Strand area. #bluewatersandcastle #Brazoriacounybeach #surfside #beachlife #freeport
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
Property manager
Patti Beaulier
Languages
English
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Directly on the beach with amazing Gulf & Bay views near fishing and adventures
Directly on the beach with amazing Gulf & Bay views near fishing and adventures
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Note from host: No Pets allowed no exceptions!NO refund of deposit
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
Note from host: No Prom,Wedding,lrge parties,No refunds of depo
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Note from host: No Prom,Wedding,lrge parties,No refunds of depo
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What can I see around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Freeport, just steps from Follets Island Beach. You'll also find Surfside Beach and Swan Lake within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage with a max 6 spaces.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is BEACH FRONT VACATION HOME a good place to stay for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.
Does BEACH FRONT VACATION HOME have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Are there rooms with balconies at BEACH FRONT VACATION HOME?
Yes, every accommodation at BEACH FRONT VACATION HOME comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.
BEACH FRONT VACATION HOME Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 119 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 119 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shirley A.
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The home was absolutely beautiful and had EVERYTHING you needed plus more. It was clean and spacious and the air worked great. The view was stunning! The o my complaint is that the beds were too comfortable! We didn’t want to get out of bed! Haha. We will definitely be staying again!!!
Shirley A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany G., Houston, TX
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Getaway for a Large Family!
We just returned from the most incredible stay at this beautiful beach house in Surfside! Our family of 13 had plenty of space, and everything about the home exceeded our expectations.The location couldn't have been better—right on the beach with breathtaking ocean views from the deck and living areas. Waking up to the sound of the waves and watching the sunrise each morning was unforgettable.The house was clean, well-stocked, and super comfortable for a large group. There was plenty of seating, beds, and room for the kids to play and adults to relax. The open layout made it easy for everyone to stay connected, whether we were cooking meals, playing games, or just lounging around.Communication with the host was top-notch—quick, clear, and friendly every step of the way. They made sure we had everything we needed and checked in to make sure everything was going smoothly.If you're looking for a perfect beachfront escape for a big group, this is the one. We’ve stayed here 3 times for the 4th of July and will be back again next year!!
Tiffany G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Edy S.
Jun 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Annual retreat
This was our 4th year at this vrbo, as usual there was an abundance and then some if everything we needed. It's practically turn key just show up w personal items most everything is in stock. The host is on top of absolutely all requests and over the top accommodating. We look forward to our week all year long
Edy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
laura f.
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in the sun at surf side
Well stocked beautiful house, We had a great time at the prettiest house on the beach. We will definitely rent again for some great family memories!
laura f.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway!
My family and I came down while Surfside was still cleaning up from Beryl and the power was just restored the day before we were to arrive. I was in contact with Patti during the days before and even though she was dealing with her own issues with her home she was still able to get some new carpet and clean up done for us so we could still have our trip. She was very upfront as to the conditions that were still present and what we should expect and there was not a thing that she was wrong about, even the mosquitos. Thank you Patti for all you and your family did for my family so this could still happen. It was a great trip!
Steve S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy F.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fitch Family 2024
The home was beautiful, very clean and well appointed. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need plus some and the two refrigerators were a huge bonus. Patti is a wonderful hostess and very easy to communicate with. The beach walkover was destroyed by hurricane Beryl, just a few weeks prior to our stay, but the beach access road was just two lots away. We would love to stay again if we go back to that area. communicatecommunicateThebedswere very comfortable.
Kathy F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany G., Houston, TX
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
This is our second stay at this beautiful home! The home is located right on the beach, with sweeping views from all areas/bedrooms of the house. The home is stocked very well with anything you may need in the kitchen! We stayed for the 4th of July holiday and let me tell you! You will never see a better firework show anywhere!!! It was amazing. The home offers plenty of space for up to 14 people comfortably. Love this place and our family will be back!
Tiffany G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather L.
Jun 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beach house
This beach house has it all. The location can't be beat right on the ocean with amazing views from all the windows, great places to sit and enjoy the view, and the house is confortable with everything you could possibly need. Patti is a great host. This is our second year and we can't wait to return! Thank you
Heather L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly U.
Jun 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Relaxing Getaway
This is the perfect property for a family beach getaway in Surfside. The house is clean and has great space, in that there is an main floor and upstairs living area with televisions. The kitchen is open concept and perfect for group gatherings. The beds are very comfy - we all had a great nights x 3 sleep! I have never seen a better stocked kitchen, as far as any pan, dish or utensil you might need to use. I think maybe the best thing was the walkway over to the beach. Perfect! The water is stinky and not for drinking-this is normal for any beach house in this area. Bring water. Be sure to shut the door after you walk in so you don't get mosquitos in the house. Mosquitos are normal for this area. Water from recent rains sits out in the grassy dunes all down the beach, and you get mosquitos. The wonderful ocean breeze kept them away 95% of the time so this was not a problem. We really enjoyed sitting out on the back veranda, in the beautiful chairs. We would definately return to rent this beach house again!
Kimberly U.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Salina M.
Mar 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
House on the beach
Beautiful!!! Had a wonderful and relaxed time in the house. It was comfortable and clean and so easy to speak to the owners. I loved how there was a walk way connecting the house to the beach!
Salina M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy M.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best beach house ever
It was wonderful and we love this beach house and the porches! The owners are the friendly, attentive, and very responsive. Beach was clean and the full moon at night made it a great experience!
Nancy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wayne S.
Jul 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Our family has rented this beach house three years in a row. It is perfect for our six adults and five grandchildren. We will be back next year again!
Wayne S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
Jul 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The BEST Beach House!
We have stayed here 3 different summers and it doesn't get any better than this house! It is PERFECT!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Week at the Beach
We loved our stay here! The location was perfect for what we were looking for… easy beach access from the house and close to vehicle access points for when we wanted to drive our tent, coolers, etc. to our spot on the beach. This area of beach was not overcrowded at all during our trip. The house fit our needs perfectly. Lots of comfortable seating in the common areas and the beds were all very comfortable as well. The second living space upstairs was great for the night owls in the family to watch TV or read. We would definitely stay here again!
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emily F.
Jul 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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We normally car camp up and down the beach all year, but once a year we splurge and get a house, and this house was a great choice! There are little details here that make the difference. Plenty of towels and blankets, paper products provided. The staircase is carpeted! This may not sound like a big deal, but carpet in a beach house is rare and appreciated. This house is tall so there is a great view of the beach side and the bay side - sunrise and sunset. Lots of stuff to cook with, even an Instant Pot. Two large dehumidifiers.
Also if you splurge on anything when renting a beach house - pay to have a beach front house with a walkway. The convenience of going back and forth so easily in the heat is worth the cost if you can afford it.
This house is on the free beach, which means you don't need to buy a sticker to drive on it. This area doesn't have bars and restaurants within walking distance like Surfside, but it is less crowded so we always prefer it.
The county water is bad - it's bad everywhere and particularly right now because of the transition - so don't blame the property owners. Bring lots of water to cook with and be prepared for an unpleasant smell in the shower. If you don't believe me just join a couple of the Surfside facebook groups and watch the frustration for yourself.
Overall a really great place. Every year we get a different house depending on budget and needs, but this one was so great we might just be back!
Emily F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason C.
Jul 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
Property was as advertised, clean and very accommodating. It was easy to come in and relax and enjoy the beach. The house had everything we needed and was great.
Jason C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nate G.
Jun 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay
This place has everything you could possibly need or want for a beach vacay. Location is awesome, view is beautiful. The amenities were perfect for our family. The kitchen is FULLY stocked w every type of pan, cooking device, serving utensil, plates, cups, etc. Floor plan is great for entertaining. All kinds of indoor and out door toys for kids.
The owner / manager was awesome to work with.
Yes- you have to bring drinking water, but we do that anyway, no matter where we go.
We had a great time in a beautiful home on the beach!!
Nate G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather L.
Jun 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house!
Our family had a wonderful stay at this beach house. The location is amazing and the views are wonderful. The house has everything you need and the beds are super comfortable. Patti is a wonderful host and communication was great. 5 stars! Thank you!
Heather L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa R.
Jun 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beachhouse
The purpose of our vacation was for a week of healing after the lost of our son, my daughter's only brother,and our grandchildren's favorite uncle.The beachhouse was just perfect for the three families that stayed. It had a warm and fuzzy feeling , a home away from home. The kitchen couldn't have been stocked better. Beds were amazing and lots and lots of pillows. The web site mentioned you could experience issues with reception but we did not experience any issues with the cable TV,Wifi,or cell phone reception. I will say Saturday the beach was super busy and so was the evening traffic, but the rest of our stay it was quiet and peaceful. Washer/dryer were awesome. I think the only improvement I could suggest would be to invest in a filter system for drinking water. However, this was not a surpise as we knew ahead of time and made sure to have plenty on hand. Patricia did respond quickly with any questions or concerns we had. Overall our family had a great experience and really enjoyed our stay.
Melissa R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelli D.
Jun 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
We had a group of 12 family members, ranging in age from 16-80. Every single person LOVED this home and rated it a 10/10 in every way-location, cleanliness, amenities, beauty. My daughter is disabled and can't walk far, but she had no trouble getting right to the beach and back due to the close proximity, right out the front door and across the walkway. I chose this home, and thank goodness my entire family is still raving about our stay.
Kelli D.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robin F.
Mar 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family trip
This property was very very well stocked and the location was beautiful! We had such a great time! Very very clean. Easy rental all around!
Robin F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amie B.
Dec 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
This was the most well stocked rental we’ve EVER booked! They clearly alerted us to the water situation. So for 3 nights, 9 people plus 3 extra for thanksgiving day we went through 11 gallons of water, that included coffee and tea. Just an FYI. We loved the house, it’s hard to find one with an extra living space and having a TV room upstairs fitted our needs very well. I highly recommend this home.
Amie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jim M.
Sep 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great to be back
Always a great time! House was great as always, the updated boardwalk made the transit to the beach so easy and really minimized the exposure we had to the mosquitos, really appreciated!
Jim M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
4/10 Poor
Theresa M.
Sep 9, 2022
No drinkable water is a problem
The house looks just like the pictures, but nothing in the description says that you can't drink the water. Not having potable water for 10 people was a real problem. I tried to drink some before seeing the sign and had a mildly upset stomach the next 2 days. We had to buy water for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth. The little sign over the kitchen sink after checking in was not proper notice. Had we known, we never would have rented the house. Nothing was done to make drinking water available. The house was clean enough, but there was a mosquito problem that needs to be addressed both in and out of the house. We talked to the owner and were told to avoid evening and early morning walks on the raised walk to the beach or drive to the beach. The mosquitoes were out regardless of the time of day and were on the decks and in the house. The bug spray provided did not do enough. They came in on our clothing and things and there was no trap to control them inside or out. There should have been a fan under the house near the shower spigot and on the decks, especially by the main door. We could not keep them out of our car when we left and found a number of them still alive when we unpacked our car at home. I counted 35 bites on one knee. It appears that the septic tank on the house nextdoor overflows which may have compounded the problem since there was standing water in the yard. Check-in and check-out did not go smoothly. We couldn't open the automatic lock, but the owner gave us the combination to get the key from the box. Checkout was time consuming and included having to find the place to dispose of our trash with no public dumpster and no map to follow their instructions. Per the owner's instructions " 2). Collect and Remove all the trash. Take the trash to the surfside crabbing pier dumpsters only a mile from the beach house..."There were 12 separate instructions including emptying nonexistant dehumidifiers. I was told there was a packet of information in the house but we never found it. Also, the slats were on the floor under the queen bed when we arrived. Our children had to put the bed back together and said it was very uncomfortable. The biggest issue by far was the lack of drinking water and lack of information about this prior to renting.
Theresa M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Meghan W.
Aug 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Beach Getaway
This is our 3rd year staying at this property and it NEVER disappoints! Patti's house has everything you could possibly want or need while vacationing at the beach. The kitchen has every tool, pot, and pan you need to create wonderful food. The kids love the bunk room that has toys and fun blankets (our daughter loves the mermaid blanket). The beds are super comfortable(I usually bring my own pillows but not on this trip)! And you can't beat the location and views!! Patti is always a text message away and responds super fast. We love staying here and will continue to be repeat guests! Couldn't imagine staying anywhere else in Surfside!