This vacation home places you next to Surfside Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Swan Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
BeachFRONT Retreat, Sunrises, Surf, Swimming
Summary: Your quintessential ocean and beachfront vacation starts here! Lots of room to spread out and enjoy the amazing Gulf water and beach views in this functional not fancy 6 bedroom Surfside Beach getaway! With accommodations for groups of up to 16 humans and 2 pups, this beachside home offers plenty of room to roam and a huge deck connected right to your own private pier walkover onto the beautiful sand and surf! It's ALL about the BEACH!
The Space: SLEEPING/BATH CONFIGURATION: ~ Primary: King (& sleeper chair, if needed) w/ en suite full bath (shower only, no tub) - upper level with deck access and Gulf views ~ 2nd Bedroom : Full over Full bunk - main level ~ 3rd Bedroom: Queen bed - main level ~ 2nd Bath: double bowl vanity sink and tub/shower combo in hall - main level ~ 4th Bedroom: Queen & Twin over Twin bunk - upper level with deck access and Gulf views ~ 5th Bedroom: Twin over Full bunk & Twin bed - upper level ~ 6th Bedroom: Queen bed - upper level ~ 3rd Bath: double bowl vanity sink and tub/shower combo in hall - upper level
FEATURES/AMENITIES: RO DRINKING WATER system installed, 2 refrigerators (plenty of room for your groceries), large dining table, 2 x TVs, ceiling fans, central A/C, games, washer & dryer, charcoal grill, private walkover pier, outdoor shower/rinse off, double decks overlooking ocean water and beach galore
Guest Access: EASY CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT: It's easy to stay with us and secure too! Access the home electronically at 4pm on the date of your arrival with your unique lock code that we specifically give only to you via text and email. Your code is live from 4pm on your arrival date until 11am on the date of your departure.
The Neighborhood: 🏝️ We (The 979 Crew) love our sleepy Surfside Beach community with plenty of sand and surf to enjoy! No touristy chain restaurants, shops or hotels. Just chillin' beach bar and grills, food (and beverage) trucks (like Surfin Rita Daiquiris To-Go), burger joints (like Pier 30 and Sharkies on the Beach) and tasty fresh seafood options (like Seahorse Bar & Grill and Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill) line the water. Surfside is your simple relaxing sandy beach, water sporting, surfing, fishing and crabbing vacation destination.
Getting Around: Surfside Beach is located around an 1 hr drive to Houston on Texas Highway 288 depending on traffic. For out-of-town visitors, Houston Hobby Airport is within easy driving distance offering many carriers making air travel reasonable and convenient Just rent a car and enjoy the drive down!
Other Things to Note: HOSTED BY THE 979 CREW ADVANTAGE: The 979 Crew is comprised of island locals who are passionate about making sure the home you chose is nothing short of clean, comfortable, and ready for your group's fun! Every home is fully and professionally cleaned after each guest stay. In addition, all of our homes feature luxury hotel-quality/high thread count on all sheets, bedding, and bath towels which are replaced upon every turnover including the duvet covers and shams (we've heard not every company does this, and we think that's just gross). We take clean seriously! When you rent a 979 home, you'll also receive the 'comforts of home' guest welcome starter supply of shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, tp and paper towels, dishwasher and clothes washer pods. We want your stay to be as easy as you do, and the 979 Crew aims to deliver on that commitment. We love our island guests!
🐾 PUP-FRIENDLY: Bring Fido(s)! We welcome your furry friends (aka family members). Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are allowed at this home, subject to approval and a non-refundable pet fee of $100 per dog per stay.
WIFI/TV SERVICE: Our properties include WIFI/Internet and TV service for your streaming services. Due to our location (Island living is a whole other way of life), service may be unpredictable or spotty, and repair times can be delayed. While we will do everything we can to ensure these items are in good working order before your arrival, please note, these services may not be as consistent as they are in your area. So grab your favorite people, ditch the electronics, and spend the day at our beautiful beaches!
979 VACATION PROPERTY SERVICES: All 979 rental home follow local and state tax rules. Reservations may be booked up to 365 days in advance. Please send inquiry and details if more than a year out as rates and availability may not be updated. Each reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, $1M liability protection and $10K damage insurance - and good news, No Security Deposit Required!
CANCELLATION POLICY: For any new reservation, you may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund. Some exceptions may apply for last-minute reservations.
After that, cancel at least 30 days before your check-in and receive a refund in your original form of payment less the booking fee.
Reservations made on 3rd party channels/OTAs such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking, Hopper etc may be subject to their terms and conditions which may be different than 979's. Please reference the site where you originally reserved your stay.
The 979 Crew looks forward to providing you with your cleanest, most comfortable, and FUN stay!
*NOTE: Absolutely No Prom, Graduation or other large (more than the max occupancy) parties/events permitted. Max # house sleeps (occupancy) = max # of Guests allowed on property at any time. Thank you.
Interaction with Guests: Guest Service Hours: 8:30am - 7pm daily
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.
Property manager
979 Reservations
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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
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,100 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply
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
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 and a first aid kit
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
Beachfront Retreat Sunrises Surf Sounds Swimming!
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Surfside Beach and just steps from Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. You'll also find Follets Island Beach and Fresh Water Lake within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
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 BeachFRONT Retreat, Sunrises, Surf, Swimming a good place to stay for couples?
At this beachfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Are there hot tubs at BeachFRONT Retreat, Sunrises, Surf, Swimming?
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 free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at BeachFRONT Retreat, Sunrises, Surf, Swimming?
Yes, every accommodation at BeachFRONT Retreat, Sunrises, Surf, Swimming comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 44 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 44 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 44 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Carol B.
Jun 21, 2025
Carol B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Tracie S.
Jun 15, 2025
Loved the location right on the beach!
Tracie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nola F.
Jun 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Dome House is the most beautiful place we have ever stayed. We were a family group of 9 and stayed for a glorious week in paradise. The house and owners and managers (Nathalie, Avtar, Martine, and husband) were perfect and exceeded all expectations! We had Irini cook our first meal, which was a delicious feast. Martine came every day to attend to all our needs. The view from the patio and sunsets were breath-taking. Thank you so much for making our family vacation very special!
Nola F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey C.
Apr 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great setup for an easy beach getaway
We had a great time at this beach house. We had rented it for a weekend getaway for our daughter's sweet 16 birthday party. So we slept a total of 12 in the house very comfortably. The girls had a great time and it made it very easy being right on the beach. It's also very nice to sit on the back porch in the shade. We went in mid April so we had most of the beach to ourselves. I know in the summer the beach gets busier, but most don't show up till way later in the morning, so it's easy to get down there and stake out your spot. Plus this house is down a bit from the busiest part. I thought it was perfect for our little weekend getaway and will definitely look to book it again later this summer. Check in was easy. I got a text a couple of days before with the code for the door. Check out seemed just as easy. I love easy!
Jeffrey C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natalie M.
Mar 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for a large family
Check in was no hassle, plenty of parking for 7 adults with 4 autos, rooms were spacious, plenty of linen available, good counter space for group prepping and meals. Balcony's were safe and sturdy to allow children to play on. Good overall experience.
Natalie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Veronica H.
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
After Christmas fun
Property was nice and spacious 2 rooms smelled like dog pee, water pressure in showers was low and furniture in living area was a little uncomfortable and springy. Pot holders would be nice in the kitchen.
Veronica H.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Steve C.
Nov 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Everything was quite nice, but the downstairs shower did not work. The ceiling fan in master bedroom didn’t run except on low
Steve C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teresa M.
Oct 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
October beach trip
This was the least stressful checkout I’ve experienced and I rent once to twice yearly. House was as described and was appreciated. Rooms accommodated comfortably and the kitchen was so well stocked!!!! Anything we could have needed was there to include multiple place settings and plenty of coffee mugs. Beach access was great. And the deck has a fabulous view. Recommend.
Teresa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Karen M.
Sep 24, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation with friends
Group of 13 had plenty of space. Location was great. Communication with the property management was great. House needs a better clean in between customers. Few things didn’t work and broken chairs Over all would recommend
Karen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kaylee C.
Sep 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House of Memories
I’ve stayed here before and had such a great time I had to bring my kids and friends. We came the central air wasn’t working to par. I texted the host 20 minutes later the repair man was at our door and it was fixed! Amazing service, enough space for everyone to enjoy each other yet be alone if wanted. Planning to stay next year again!
Kaylee C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Besides the fact that we stayed during Tropical Storm Alberto, it was a good time.
Kelly B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Suzanne k.
Sep 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
We enjoyed ourselves the house was very comfortable for 3 families with 4 kids under 4 years old.
Suzanne k.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Julie H.
Jul 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfied
Overall we were satisfied but… the people that stayed before us mentioned multiple times that the A/C wasn’t working right so we confirmed before our arrival that it was. We were assured that it would be cooled down prior to our arrival. When we arrived it was not. We checked filters they were both very dirty we changed them out and notified property management that the A/C Was in need of service. They did respond immediately and had the problem resolved but it took 5 hours on day 2 of our stay to change out the AC unit. That meant we had to be out of the house during the hottest part of the day while the work was being done. This could have been avoided if they had actually checked the AC before we arrived. It was obvious the AC had not been serviced for a long time. The rest of the property was in decent shape, a few lights not working and fan pull chains not connected. And the upstairs windows had not been cleaned, but we would stay here again. Great beach access and a wonderful location!
Julie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Anna C.
Jul 6, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy house, AC barely worked, vents filled with dust and mold… do not book!
We booked this house for Fourth of July weekend. We arrived on July 1 and the house was 77°. We called the property manager four times before they sent out a maintenance person when he came. He said that the house needed time to cool down. He didn’t cool down until about 3 AM that night however, every single day during the day the house is about 77-78°. We were all hot and miserable. Our kids couldn’t sleep in addition to that it was filthy. The vents had so much dust and mold. It looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in a year. I have pictures as well that I took to post but it’s not giving me a place to post them on this review the deck had missing railings, which made it incredibly dangerous for small children to be on. I would advise anyone that wants to have a nice day to not book this house, because sweating and living in filth the entire time in 100° weather there’s not some thing that I call enjoyable.
Anna C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway spot!
Our group of two grandparents, five children and three spouses, and five grandchildren had a great time at the property. There were enough bedrooms so that all grandkids could have a quiet afternoon nap. The deck was a fabulous play area as well as a nice place for coffee and sunrises. The extra fridge was a plus when feeding so many people. The direct beach access was a must for us and it did not disappoint!
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne F.
Aug 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Beautiful property and great location away from the pedestrian beach crowds. Perfect vacation get away.
Suzanne F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Tammy B.
Aug 1, 2022
Family Vacation
House has a great location and plenty of bedrooms however mattresses desperately need to be replaced…house needs updates and basic maintenance needs to be done…outlets don’t all have covers being dangerous to toddlers. Holes in walls behind toilets and AC didn’t cool 2 of the bedrooms at all! Master shower had mold and sinks did not drain. We made the best of the trip and overall it was great! Just paid quite a bit for an underwhelming house! Coffee pot went out and they were super fast to replace it and we were grateful for their quick response! I think with some paint and a bit of TLC this would be a terrific house!
Tammy B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cindy R.
Jul 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great multi-family house
We had a fun beach week and this house allowed four families to spread out and enjoy ourselves. The porches were great.
Cindy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Dorthy S.
Jul 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lot of fun!
Easy process
Dorthy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brenda K.
Apr 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family get-a-way
Everything was great.
Brenda K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristeena G.
Mar 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Location is excellent!
We had a family vacation here. The house and beach are easily accessible for wheelchairs, which we didn't know when we booked so it was a great surprise. Property manager is very fast at responding to questions or needs. Location is excellent, not a lot of people on the beach so it was almost like our own private beach with easy access!
Kristeena G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Valerie B.
Feb 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thanksgiving Get Away
We had a great time with family at this location and being able to easily walk on the beach, relax on the porch, and enjoy a Thanksgiving get-away.
Valerie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sarah D.
Jan 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
This house was absolutely perfect for our family!
This house was absolutely perfect for our family! We had so much fun and the weather couldn't have been more beautiful, 75+ each day for my Minnesota family who came down to spend New Years with us! We will be staying here again soon!!
Sarah D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nena K.
Oct 11, 2021
Great location
We enjoyed our vacation very much. The house is very well isolated and you can have a very nice sleep. The beach is beautiful and you can go back and forth all the time. Definitely going back soon.
Nena K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Patricia S.
Sep 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time!
This house has plenty of room! We had 9 adults and 9 children..ages 5-15. Positives: The ramp was awesome...no stairs to beach or to house. The huge bean bag in LR was a hit for the grandkids. Plenty of hot water for all our showers. Beautiful views from the 2 decks! Master bed was very comfortable and I believe all the other ones were also. Plenty of room to sleep. Big table to eat and play games. 2 very comfortable recliners in the LR. Pantry space was great ... actually 3 different cupboards.. so we each had our own family cupboard. Lol.Great parking. New grill . Overall a fantastic home! Some negatives: Second frig. was out of service. Does need a deep cleaning done but was reasonably clean when we arrived. Minor repairs needed. The code lock was temperamental at times lol. Pots and pans are very well used. A mop needs to be available. Could not find First Aid kit. Could not find remote to the DVD player. Suggestion: Have a 5gallon bucket available. My son in law was stung by a sting ray on his foot. One of the first aid remedies is soaking it in hot water. He did go to the ER because he had a severe reaction. It was scary to us all. We know that this is always a risk being in the ocean. We thank God he is ok and we are glad it was not one of the little children. Thank you for this home and the great memories we made! God bless you.