Experience the best of Gulf Coast living at Fish N' Ships, a charming seaside cottage in the heart of Surfside. With its unique octagonal design, enjoy 360-degree views and relax on the spacious deck overlooking the beach and Texas Ship Channel. Steps away from surfing breaks and ample beach space, this home is perfect for families with bed linens, bath towels, Wi-Fi included.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Classic octagon house with excellent beach and jetty views!
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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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put used towels by washer. Housekeeper will strip beds and wash all linens after checkout.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Surfside Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Port of Freeport and Freeport Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Freeport travel guide
Is Classic octagon house with excellent beach and jetty views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Classic octagon house with excellent beach and jetty views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Classic octagon house with excellent beach and jetty views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Classic octagon house with excellent beach and jetty views!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Classic octagon house with excellent beach and jetty views! located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Surfside Beach and Surfside Jetty Park. Swan Lake is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.
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Classic octagon house with excellent beach and jetty views! Reviews
Reviews
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We had a great weekend stay. Easy to get access to the house. Proximity to the beach and jetties is great. Spent time on the beach, rode our bikes to Sharky’s to eat, and chilled on the porch watching surfers.
Great property location. Mattresses not great. Good kitchen. Cozy and relaxing place with a fantastic porch.
Orion O.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Victoire
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So close to the beach ! Very nice to enjoy the sunrise :) very good and fast communication. Clean house. Just a little bit disappointed for the mattress. For the price we paid, we expected mattress more comfortable. We will come back but bring our one inflate mattress:)
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.
1 minute walk to the beach and awesome views of the boats coming in and out. House was clean and had everything you needed. My only complaint is that the shower is super small.
PSA:
1-Bring your own water to drink
2-Jetty Shack is down the street and have really good burgers
The location was great. The house was cute and had everything we needed for our stay. There was a maintenance issues we discovered upon arrival, and property management sent someone over right away to fix the issue. We did not encounter any other issues during our stay. We had a really nice time.
Four retired guys just came down to fish and relax It could not have been any better Well maybe if the walls went all the way to the ceiling because yiu can see light from the other rooms if yiu go to bed before anybody else. Great overall tho and would def go back
We went to Surfside primarily to fish by the jetty for 4 days.Although the weather was messed up a bit by hurricane Francine, most of the time we were able to walk to the jetty and fish.One of the single bed I slept on rocks side to side whenever I turn on the bed.Upon inspection under the bed something is definitely broken.They need to repair or replace it.Thats the only complaint we have for a quaint old beach house located ideally for fishing,surfing or just laze by the beach .All are just a minute or two walk from the cottage.Bring your own water cuz the tap water is yellowish and taste funny.Bring mosquitoes spray and repellent.Lots of them attacking us the moment we go outside.Hate them mosquitoes.Even with repellent they still attack you.Overall,we like the cottage but hope the owners will consider allowing pets so we can bring them in the future.
Frederick L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lisa M.
4 Jan 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location. Cute house but could use some TLC.
What an amazing, cute place that surpassed all of our expectations. We were super close to the beach and jetties, to the point that we only brought out what we immediately needed — we were able to be back at the house in seconds if we needed anything!We will be staying again!