Mermaid Manor - Beachfront, Sun, Sand, Good Times!

Surfside Beach, Texas
$707 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 8

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 20

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

Comfortable and spacious Mermaid Manor beach home is just steps to sand and ocean with walkover! This 8 bedroom vacation escape is perfect for groups looking to enjoy time at the beach, swimming in the surf, and taking in the sites and sea breezes outdoors. Located right on the front row, this home offers easy access to miles of beach, shaded porch on the main level, and upper sun deck with fantastic panoramic views of the coast line.



The Space:

You andyour group will appreciate the open concept main level with huge kitchen, separate dining area and bar stools for expanding your dining space. Everything is designed for you to enjoy a relaxing vacation stay whether inside or outside!



SLEEPING/BATH CONFIGURATION:

~ 1st Bedroom: Queen bed

~ 2nd Bedroom :Queen bed

~ 3rd Bedroom: Queen bed

~ 4th Bedroom: Queen bed

~ 5th Bedroom: Queen bed

~ 6th Bedroom: 2 x Twin over Twin bunk beds

~ 7th Bedroom: 2 x Twin over Twin bunk beds

~ 8th Bedroom: Queen bed



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, walkover pier, outdoor shower/rinse off, double decks overlooking ocean water and beach galore



*Kitchen, dining, and living area updates done Apr 2026



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:

When booking direct with 979, you may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund. Some exceptions may apply for last-minute reservations. After 24 hours, cancel at least 30 days before your check-in and receive a refund in your original form of payment less a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations within 30 days of check-in are non-refundable.



Reservations made on 3rd party channels/OTAs such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking, Hopper etc may be subject to terms and conditions which may be different than 979's. When booking through a 3rd party channel, the cancellation policy you agreed to at the time of booking is the cancellation policy on your reservation.



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:

Phone/text/email

Guest Service Hours: 8:30am - 7pm daily

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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    8 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Charcoal Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Water Park Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 20

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Anita G.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    The house itself was perfect for 12 of us, four generations and a perfect December holiday. The house had all the amenities we needed to bake cookies, cook large quantities of food and blend holiday drinks. The beach access was right outside where we rented golf carts for a day from a recreational store down the street, drove down the beach, the levy and had the best time wearing Santa hats as we visited nearby convenience stores for forgotten items. This was a wonderful house to spend with family and the access to the beach was right outside. The beach was beautiful along with the local folks we met. We plan to stay here again for our next family, holiday adventure. I recommend this home if you want a quiet, beach front property.

  • Brenda W.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    The house was clean. The eight bedrooms were comfortable. The kitchen was large enough for several to work in. When we had any issue we were promptly contacted. The location was amazing just a few steps to the beach and the location was a little ways out so not as crowded. The beach was clean. The house appears old and does need some repairs but would definitely stay again.

  • Roger B.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    Great house - not maintained - railing pickets unattached, peeling paint, front door & upstairs door difficult, leaking refrigerator, floor sinking at kitchen sink would look for alternative home at that location

  • Patricia M.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    This is my second time booking this home. It is absolutely perfectly sized for our family. Great location right on the water.Great times and beautiful home.

  • Heather W.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 27, 2024

    We spent the week with 16 people from age 3 to 80 and had a great time. Location of house could not have been better. Very easy walk to beach and sand is easy to walk on. Check in process and communication with host was very easy. The house had plenty of room and everyone had there own space. It was raining on and off all week so the covered porch was nice. Downsides where since it was raining drive way and parking areas were flooded most of week. Also since house accommodates up to 20 people more than 1 trash can would be nice and the house just needs some tlc, needs a paint job and bathrooms need some upgrades. Overall we had a great trip and house worked for our family.

  • David B.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 3, 2024

    Check in was easy but upon arrival and inspection of property we found it dirty and in a state of disrepair. Entry door was very hard to work by our entire family each time we entered or exited the house. We fixed a few things during our week. We cleaned windows, repaired toilet paper hangers fixed shelve in freezer side of fridge(preventing its closing). Several smoke detectors were inoperable or just laying in a drawer. The kitchen sink sprays water from left side of sink. The carpet, rugs(had duct tape keeping it together), walls and shower stalls were dirty and stained. Lamps on nights stands were coming apart. Light bulbs didn’t work in kitchen under cabinets. The sinks filled up with water fast and had a slow drain. The couches in main room were well beyond use by date. Tv in bedroom didn’t work. Some bedrooms didn’t have a tv at all. Remotes didn’t have batteries in some. There was not a outside shower or hose to use to clean off any sand or saltwater. Mosquitos were really bad during our stay as well. The air condition did work well and kept us cool during our stay. The overall condition of this property is poor and needs an updating with better upkeep. Could not use lower portion of property to grill or eat due to SEWER WATER FLOWING ONTO PATIO DAILY. The stench of sewer water was intolerable. Will not ever return or recommend this property.

  • Celia F.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    Family gathering was awesome. Everything was clean and the space was great for our family. The only problem was the door knob was hard to operate.

  • John K.

    Submitted May 21, 2024

    Stayed May 16, 2024

    First off, our Jeep group loves to come to Surfside Beach for this annual event. We do NOT like to go to Crystal Beach for this event due to so many other Non-Jeep people ruin it for us. As far as the beach house itself... great location! Our only negative notes are this, the door handle on the entry door needs to be replaced... it is old and warn out. The shower curtain liners need to be replaced, they were was mold on them... other than the mosquitos... we had a great time.

  • Cindy B.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2023

    Stayed Jul 16, 2023

    Great view. Easy access to the beach. Two refrigerators! Plenty of hooks for towels and bathing suits. Great chairs on the covered porch made it a favorite spot to watch the sunrise, the birds, the waves, the people, etc. Inside it was warmer upstairs than down, but that could be helped with some dark curtains. Other minor issues: missing batteries in the remotes, very little lighting under the house, and no oven mitts. Bathrooms are a little tight.

  • Valerie W.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2023

    Stayed May 28, 2023

    We had a fantastic stay at this beach house, it was clean, very well loved (some wear here and there) but perfect for our family vacation. They however do not have in this listing that the water is unsafe to drink and cook with. It was a big hassle to buy and bring in loads of water. It was not a deal breaker, but definitely something I wish they had put in the listing so I knew what we were getting into.

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$707+
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