Check out Surfside Oasis & Surfside Oasis Too! Love Love Love this place! These houses are new to…read morethe market & they are wonderful! The pool is awesome & you are literally just steps from the beach. Had a great time with the family! We had both houses & there was plenty of room for everyone. The kitchens in both houses are furnished, have granite countertops & plenty of room. We ate most of our meals out on the deck overlooking the beach. The houses are surrounded by Palm Trees. There are BBQ grills, adirondack chairs, loungers & games for the kids. The big house even has an arcade video game that takes no quarters. New TV's, Direct TV, WiFi & nice furniture. Not your typical Beach House. It is even totally fenced in so we could corral the grandchildren. There was room for all of us to park inside the fenced in area & the guys even parked their boat underneath the house & we could lock the gates for added security. Both houses have outdoor private showers & foot washing stations & outdoor refrigerators so you don't have to go inside to get a beverage. It was great sitting at the swim up table under the umbrella & watching the kids swim. At first glance it seems pricey but when you average out the price it is very affordable. I can't say enough about this place. This is our FAVORITE new vacation spot! We can't wait to go back! :)

Our family needed a getaway from our home in Seattle, Washington when good friends pointed us to…read more"Holy Mackerel."As someone who is more a mountain person than a beach person, I didn't know what we should expect, but as we arrived, we were instantly excited to spend a few days at the house! The house itself was welcoming and comfortable from the moment we walked in and the view of the water was a constant treat. We didn't understand how much the close proximity to the beach would shape our time at the house. Since it was so easy to get to the beach and into the water, we relaxed in the surf much more than we expected to. The key words there are "relaxed...more than we expected"! Our first night, as we settled in and noticed the unexpected amenities, we remarked to ourselves, "They thought of everything!" Our older daughter- who is an avid reader- loved the little touches like the reading lights connected to the bunk beds. Frankly, we are not used to being so well taken care of! Our family got to create some easy and meaningful memories during our time at the house. From dinner and games around the family-sized table to quiet moments of reading and reflection on the Adirondack-type chairs on the porches, there are many moments that we will look back on as special times in our lives together as a family. In the background of each of those moments was the thoughtfulness of the hosts who put the house together in such a way that we simply just enjoyed ourselves! We would definitely love to stay at Holy Mackerel again and we highly recommend the house for anyone who wants to enjoy simple comforts and drink deeply of the culture of the Gulf coast.

These reviews have got to be outdated! The next generation has taken over Coastal Sisters. Houses…read moreare well managed. The team is super responsive! Houses are clean. Their individual descriptions and photos seem to match. Nothing edited or fluffed. What you see is what you get. Houses are mix from new to 1960s beach bungalows with lots of character. If there's a problem - unexpectedly the A/C goes out. They are super fast to respond. Hurricane coming in- they will advise you and often work with you. Check out their places. Nice choices. Convenient to Houston and Galveston. Nearby Lake Jackson is brimming with places to shop, eat and street names to amuse you.

Stop taking money for a house that's filthy.Trashed out house and grounds, sewer overflowing. Water…read morefrom the faucet was blackish in color . I do not recommend this place or management

Beach Bunny - Thanksgiving 2013 - 1 week stay, family of 4, from Austin, TX…read more We've stayed here before, and knew essentially what to expect: CLOSEST house to the water! So, it's not the fanciest of accommodations: it's a no-frills beach house in Surfside (which is not a "luxury" area). If you know Surfside, then you know the area. If you are expecting luxury, pick a different beach. Beach Bunny: yeehaw, some nice improvements since our last stay! The kitchen is SO much nicer after renovations - it's usable! Great fridge, oven, & microwave. Coffee pot: annoying break in the pour spout made for dribbled messes. Other than that, kitchen is totally in working order, and well-equipped with the essentials. They have added a kitchen table, which is nice BC we brought our kids this trip (previously, there was only a bar). Living room: yea to the nice futon-couches! If you've seen pics of wicker furniture, be happy that they've been replaced! Nice coffee & end tables. TV in good working order with Satellite. Bedrooms: where you sleep & keep your clothes. Absolutely nothing fancy, but the beds are comfortable & the dressers/wardrobes were plenty for our week's stay. I call it a bonus that there's a TV with Satellite in the master bedroom. Bathroom: all in working order (although a big "#2" might need some help! LOL! Plunger provided, but wasn't needed). Nice amount of space for toiletries. Cleanliness: I, saw 1 roach (not a"billion," as I read). Have no complaints. I didn't inspect deeply: this is Surfside! I washed what I thought should be washed, trusted what I thought could be trusted. Didn't take notice to any cobwebs, or notice anything gross (per other reviews). Porch/deck: AWESOME! I really miss the porch swing! Be sure to bring chairs: the built-in bench faces the house, not the water. Nice picnic table! Be aware of the entry rug: it WILL be wet (seaspray), but nice to wipe off feet! (Tip: bring a wash-tub & keep a towel handy to lessen the sand coming into the house!) The portion that wraps around was a welcome respite from the biting cold wind! Our bag of linens was there as promised: I chuckle that it's all just left together in the bag (sheets, pillow cases, towels, etc), but no matter! Our challenge: it was frigid the first 2 days of our stay. I had verified there was heat (via window units), however, none of them worked (to provide heat). Thankfully, there were 2 space heaters, but needed a 3rd for each of the living areas. Since we arrived late, we were given extra blankets (to make it thru the 1st night), and a nice custodian arrived the next day with another space heater. (also used the oven to heat up the place "ghetto-style" for 1st night - thanks for the tip! Odd to me, but functional!) Water: do NOT drink, threatened illness/death! Ok, it's brown & foul-smelling; wash clothes at your own risk (it's a nice thought to provide washer & dryer, and they are nice units!). The water: not the fault of the Beach Bunny, & we were well aware of this before we arrived (but signing the part about "possible death" for drinking the water is daunting)! Kinda funny: my biggest disappointment = no one informed us we couldn't park on the beach! Last time here, we parked right next to the steps leading up to the house. Apparently, the beach was washed away - 50% gone from our last stay, and no driving on the beach this time. That means: you park "far away" and must hoof-it over the boardwalk to the house...makes for an exhausting unloading & loading! But, this is Mother Nature, not Beach Bunny/Beach House Associates. Kinda cool to have to trek over the boardwalk to your house, vs. trekking over the boardwalk to get to the beach! Though some may not find this desirable (but as a mom, I did!): this house is"kid-central!" The location is PERFECT for kids to gather, as the main boardwalk leads from a houses farther back, so there are quite a few passers-by next to the house. I'm all about welcoming kids to play, so the Beach Bunny became "the place" for gathering (this was all my encouragement, BTW!). If privacy is important: just don't invite anyone up! (last stay here was our anniversary, so no kids, & we had no problems!). What else? This is by far the BEST beach house on Surfside to be in! From the proximity of the beach, to the cozy but simpleton accommodations, if you want to be close to the water: this place rocks! Hope ya'll have a great stay at the Beach Bunny, we sure did!!!

End of the year! We booked a house last Dec for this Dec 27-Jan 1st. It was a cute lil house called…read morethe Mint Julep. But some long term renters had stayed on so Denise with BRS emailed us and gave us the option of three other properties and it was so hard to chose because they were all great. We settled on "Octopus's Garden" right on the beach. It was a large house with decks on both side and screened in porch in the middle. We rang in the new year in style! Denise always takes care of us and we ALWAYS have good service and response times from her and her staff. We have been renting from her for years and she is our go to every time for Surf Side Beach. Most folks only write reviews when things go bad. But we have never had a bad time in a house we booked with Denise.

I booked one of their houses through VRBO back in May. I was told today that the property was…read moredouble booked and they were moving me to a "comparable" property. The size is comparable but that it is. the property is not near as nice as what I booked. Since it was their fault for the double booking I asked for a refund and they declined. I should had known not to use this company after seeing all of the one star reviews on Yelp. I would recommend to not book through this company weather it is through their website or Air B&B or VRBO.

So amazing, we stayed in early March. Lovely home, so close to the water. Everything you need to…read moremake your stay wonderful. Weather made for many lovely views of the gulf. Lots of excitement surfing contest, fishing on the jetty, sandcastles on the beach and seashell collecting.

From the owner: Just steps from the waves, this beautiful, family friendly beach house rental is located in the…read morequiet beach side community of Surfside Beach, Texas. The rooms are very spacious as is the large lot and is just 2 blocks from the beach! There is plenty of room for Volleyball, Horseshoes, etc. on your breaks from playing in the surf. The home consists of 3 large bedrooms and 2 baths with an open concept living area and lots of custom touches. There is a huge deck where you can enjoy sunrises and sunsets while enjoying the gorgeous beach and jetty views. Watch the big ships and tugboats traveling on the Intercoastal Waterway from the deck while sipping your morning coffee.

It was a wonderful place to stay with kids. Lots to do within walking distance. Beach, park and…read moresplash pad. The place was perfect. Room for all. My grandkids loved sleeping in the Cousins Room. Loved the fenced in yard for the kids. Place had everything. Well stocked. Our family had a wonderful time

great house! lots of space and so many bathtooms! perfect…read morefor a big family gathering. sooo close to the beach!

We rented with 979 Vacations on multiple occasions. They have a variety of beautiful properties to…read morechoose from and the service has always been excellent. The check-in process was seamless and the home was spotless. We even requested a special pan and they were quick to deliver! I would definitely stay with them anytime we area visiting the Texas coast.

We rented a house in Freeport, TX. It was unsafe with the fire detectors cut and two battery…read moreoperated ones stuck on the downstairs walls. ZERO smoke detectors upstairs at all. Window blown out upstairs over master bath. They boarded up the outside and left huge hanging shards of glass exposed above the tub inside. Whole bottom deck was boarded up and labeled danger. We had no access to that 20% of the house the whole time we were there. Five days in they sent a crew of two guys with loud equipment to fix the driveway. It was loud and inconvenient. When done, we still had the entrance to lower deck, outdoor shower and the elevator blocked off with a danger sign. Who rents out a house in that condition and doesn't fix it or offer a partial refund? They literally don't care about your SAFETY. It doesn't get worse than that. This was a tired, worn out home that hasn't been properly maintained in YEARS. You can tell when you get inside. RUN from this company. They truly do not care once they have your money.