Steps from the ocean, Mermaid Manor is a spacious beach home with a shaded porch and an upper sun deck offering panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. With its open concept main level, huge kitchen, separate dining area and bar stools for expanding your dining space this vacation escape has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay whether inside or outside! The property features 2 refrigerators, large dining table, games washer & dryer charcoal grill walkover pier outdoor shower/rinse off double decks overlooking ocean water and beach galore.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Entire home
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 202400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
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.
Mermaid Manor - Beachfront, Sun, Sand, Good Times!
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 and your 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
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
8 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Charcoal grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Water park
Fishing nearby
Safety features
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)
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
Rules
Guest must complete simple Guest Agreement within 24 hours of booking. Guest must be 25 years or older to book/reserve home and booking party must ...
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Freeport, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Freeport Historical Museum and Brazos Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Freeport and Freeport Municipal Golf Course. Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Freeport travel guide
Is Mermaid Manor - Beachfront, Sun, Sand, Good Times! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Mermaid Manor - Beachfront, Sun, Sand, Good Times!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mermaid Manor - Beachfront, Sun, Sand, Good Times!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mermaid Manor - Beachfront, Sun, Sand, Good Times!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Mermaid Manor - Beachfront, Sun, Sand, Good Times! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Freeport holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Follets Island Beach is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.
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Mermaid Manor - Beachfront, Sun, Sand, Good Times! Reviews
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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.
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.
Celia F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Heather W.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Multi generational family beach trip
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.
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.
Cindy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
John K.
21 May 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Jeep Topless Weekend
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.
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.
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.
The check-in process was easy, the house was nice and the beach was beautiful. We had a wonderful family reunion,. We had 20 family members that were able to gather together for several days all I the same house.
Darren F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Roger B.
5 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
In need of maintenance
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
Roger B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Nikki R.
16 May 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This house needs work
The house looked as if it has been abandoned. No one took the time to paint/fix the imperfections before renting out.
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.
Valerie W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Mark S.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
2606 lake court, surfside texas
Was not in the condition as pictured.i
Basketball sized hole in wall,peeling paint throughout, one of the downstairs shower was inoperable, septic sewer overflowing in the paking pad when we arrived. Sewersmell was awful on the parking pad. They sent someone to pimp septic on monday, but it was overflowing again in just a few days. I have pictures of it all including the outside storage room that was gilled with trash and black water.
Mark S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Heather C.
27 Jun 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Perfect location but house needs TLC
The views and location were amazing! The house however needs a lot of TLC! The toilets were from 1980 and were literally about 10 inches off the ground; the dining table only sat 6 people and of that 1 of the chairs was broken; the dryer does not work; it would have been nice to have an outdoor shower instead of a hose that only turned on when it was all the way to hot (burning your skin); and the house was just really run down! Peeling paint, filthy stained toilets, crappy appliances and just a general lack of effort put into maintaining this house. I would not have really said anything but at almost $1500 a night to stay there between fees and cleaning, this house should have been WAY better taken care of! With that said, it WAS all clean, bed sheets were clean and soft and it did not smell. Lots of space to run around and great views…. Just wish they put a little more love into maintaining this home!
Heather C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
David B.
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sewer over flow and maintence
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.