Surfside Beach, Texas
This adorable seaside cottage sleeps up to 6 comfortably in the 'Best Gulf Beach Town as rated by Gulf Shores Magazine. Fish N' Ships sits in the pedestrian beach area. Located on a corner lot near the jetty, just a short walk down the beach. The front of the house is lined with windows to let in plenty of natural light and spacious views. Open concept living area with lovely beach decor throughout the home.
Surfside is paradise for those with many interests offering some of the best surfing and birding in Texas. With its unique octagonal design, this beach house offers amazing 360 degree views. The aptly named, Fish-n-Ships features a large deck to enjoy the fresh sea breeze and views of the beach, along with the Texas Ship Channel where ships arrive from all over the world and the fishing is world class! Next door is a play park, volleyball courts and a splash pad.
Discover a variety of activities nearby since you are steps away from one of the best surfing breaks on the Gulf Coast and ample beach to set out your sun chairs. Head to the jetty to watch the fun from the granite surf bench, look for dolphins dancing in the waves, or grab your fishing tackle to cast your luck for the prized trout or bull red. Try crabbing at the nearby crabbing pier. No luck No worries! Surfside has several eateries to enjoy fresh food for lunch or dinner.
A few blocks north is the site of the first battle of the Texas Revolution where you can see a replica of historic Fort Velasco. Stop along your walks in the beautiful Butterfly Park and Nature Preserve or relax in this quiet sanctuary, and even enjoy a spectacular Texas Sunset. Better yet head back to the house and fire up the outdoor grill and enjoy some of the best sunset views in all of Surfside right off your back porch!
Relax after a fun-filled day by watching a movie with the family or sitting out in the fresh air to star gaze the southern skies. Plan for some early morning birding in the hopes of spotting numerous local favorites such as the Roseate Spoonbill, the Snow Egret, and the great Blue Heron before you drift off to sleep with the ocean waves gently crashing along the shore in the background.
Fish-n-Ships is a family favorite for guests from all over the world and a year-round great place to reside! Bed linens, bath towels, Wi-Fi and satellite television are all included with your stay. Bring your friends and family...you'll have no problem finding fun in the sun!
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This was the perfect location for us! The kitchen was well-stocked. We spent a lot of time on the deck and walking on the beach. The host was a great communicator.
The location of the property is amazing but this is where the good things end. The house smelled musty upon initial entry, the bedroom walls are not floor to ceiling so there is no privacy, the queen bed is extra firm, cabinet doors coming off hinges, mildew/mold heavily present in the shower, bedroom door won’t close dragging on the floor, rusty coffee pot, no vent for the stove, and the list could go on. This property has the potential to be great with minor repairs/upkeep and a deep clean. I did read reviews prior to booking the location and thought some of the issues would have already been addressed since there are so many five star reviews. I hope these issues are addressed for future guests comfort to make their stay more enjoyable.
Property was as described. Very close to the beach, maybe a minute walk. House had massive amounts of drink ware! There are both a Keurig and Mr. Coffee drip style. They also had a hot water pot which was quite handy. As noted, you have a starter supply of base paper products. Don’t forget your shower needs as they (shampoo, bath soap) are not provided. The home was aging and could use some basic maintenance on cabinet doors and electrical outlet covers. The deck was expansive and had a lot of seating. There was also a lot of seating inside the house. It was very quiet as far as outside noise coming into the house. The AC worked great in the house! The beds were fine- did not notice the “hard” mattress situation mentioned in other reviews. Not many options for good food in the area. Best place we found was Belly’s on the Brazos in Freeport. Convenience store is about a mile up the road for forgotten needs and there is a Bucee’s 2-3 miles away. There is also a super Walmart in Lake Jackson if needed. Very much a fishing beach! If you love to fish, this is the place for you! Your family can have fun in the sun on the beach while you are casting a line. We enjoyed strolling along the Jetty and watching the big ships come and go. Be sure to bring drinkable water as the water in the home is a tad off color and salty.
Perfect great location
My sister and I and both our husbands had a nice stay. We loved the location!
Good spot for fishing jetty and watch the ships come in and out! Mattess is harder than the floor! But we managed! We would stay again but bringing an mattress pad!
Cute lil place, perfect for my family. Great location and awesome views! Property was as advertised.
Extended weekend with family, close to beach and a wonderful home.
This beach house was fun and met the bed of our family.
It was fun watching tankers go by. And the home is just across the street from the beach. I built sand castles and a big sand sea turtle. Great fun. We celebrated hubby’s birthday.
Loved it. We were there during rainy weather but it was great. The location was great for watching the shoreline plus the large ships going in and out of the port. We spent a great deal of time enjoying the local birds.
Overall good. Very clean. Beds are hard, take your own memory foam. Great stay for the price.
love watching the vessels come in and nice location to the beach
This property is wonderful! The beach and fishing jetty are a short walk away. Loved watching the ships. Highly recommend!
Located by good fishing and crabbing Nice and quiet beach Adequate beds and clean home especially for the low price. Enjoyed stay!
New memories at a lovely cottage on the coast. Matt was very responsive and flexible when we had to cancel and rebook later. The house was clean and well-prepared. We hope to visit next year!
We loved this small little house! Our family of 5 fit perfectly in there. The kids took a turn each evening sleeping on the couch. It’s a very short walk to the beach and convenient enough to walk back to the house if needed. We went right after Memorial Day and it wasn’t crowded at all. We will book it again next year!
The location of the property was great, steps from the beach and the jetty. Great fishing. Loved watching the ships from the deck. The house definitely had an old school vibe, it was neat with the shape and all. The only thing that I wish was different was the bed. I think when you pay money to stay somewhere a good nights sleep is important and the bed was so hard we couldn't sleep on it. Otherwise the house was fine and the location was great.
This modest house was perfect for our small family. It has everything you need. Lake Jackson is about 10 minutes away and full of all the box stores for restocking when you need. It was surprisingly quiet and not busy during the week. The house was a little bright at night, but we were so tired from being on the beach all day, it was hardly noticeable. The AC is awesome and cools things down quickly. I loved having access to a broom, vacuum and a really nice washer and dryer. Having a 4 yr old, I knew I would need certain supplies that helped out a lot. I brought laundry supplies, an all purpose cleaner, extra toilet paper, and plenty of coffee. Next time I will bring my reusable coffee pod for the Keurig. Access to the house was easy and access to the beach was great. The city of Surfside came every morning and picked up litter and emptied the trash bins. I believe they had teens volunteering on the weekend to help clean the beach. It was fun to watch the big ships come and go and the surfers hitting the waves. We met a lot of great friendly families with small children ,who played with our daughter in the sand, and made a lot of memories. We would definitely stay here again!
My husband and I have always been curious about this house when visiting Surfside in the past. The quirkiness and location were the main reasons for us booking this years trip with Fish nShips. We spent our days at the beach that was just steps away. When not at the beach we walked the neighborhood and watched the ships come in and out of harbor. This house is not updated and shiny new like some we’ve stayed at in the past however, it was the cleanest and had everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The beds were comfortable and the number pillows adequate. There were a few changes that would have made our stay a little more comfortable. Being a small house I figured storage would be minimal. There is no room for closets which was fine but the small 4 drawer dresser in both rooms were filled with extra sheets, mattress covers, and pillows. So I had to find a different place to put those so I could put my clothes away. The only place there was to do that was under the bed. A few shelves above the dressers would help as well as extra hooks on a wall. The bathroom could also benefit from some shelves above the toilet. Also hooks on the wall in the bathroom would be helpful in place of the towel racks. A full length mirror behind the door would also have been helpful as the bathroom mirror was small and you could not get close enough with aging eyes to do makeup, hair, and see overall appearance before walking out the door. It wasn’t too big a deal as we only went out to eat and shop one time. The only other improvement I would suggest is to improve the deck seating. The picnic table should probably be replaced soon. I did get a splinter while sitting. The other chairs provided were short so you had the railing in your way of the scenery. Some tall chairs and a table would have been wonderful. Overall our stay was one of the best we had in Surfside and we would 100% rent this little gem again!
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