House - Rating 4.7 (73)

Blue Haven Cozy Cute Just a Skip to the Shore

$65 - $235 / night + taxes & fees

Bedroom 2 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Guests 6 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
Banner Convenient Location


Description Description

Our sweet "Blue Haven" is located in the heart of Surfside and just a super quick walk (end of street) to the beautiful beach!  The street has a well-maintained walkover to the Gulf waters and sand galore.  The home has peekaboo views of the the ocean and bay from the large covered deck/porch and is well-maintained with quality appliances, flat screen TV’s and comfortable furnishings. Prepare for your relaxing and FUN beach retreat!

The Space

FEATURES/AMENITIES: charcoal grill, large covered porch, outdoor shower, ceiling fans throughout inside, complimentary high-speed Internet/WIFI, laptop friendly, guest comforts of home welcome kit, all kitchen appliances plus washer and dryer, walking distance to grab a beverage of your choice (coffee shop or liquor store), The Beach Front Deck Bar & Grill and the Seahorse Bar & Grill.

SLEEP/BATH CONFIGURATION: (sleeps 4 in beds, will allow up to 6 Guests)
~ Primary bedroom with Queen bed and luxury hotel bedding and en suite full bath
~ 2nd bedroom with Queen bed with luxury hotel bedding
~ Full shared bath
~ Sleeper sofa in living area (please bring own bedding and pillows, if intend to use)

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.

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.

Surfside Beach water is of poor quality to drink or cook with. Please feel free to bring your own bottled water for consumption. You may also bring a container(s) that can be filled at City Hall located at 1304 Monument Dr. Surfside Beach, TX 77541.

Interaction

Guest Service Hours: 8:30am-7:00pm

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.

Check in and out

Check in: 4:00 PM
Check out: 11:00 AM


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Configuration Bedding
Bedroom 1
1 QUEEN BED

Bedroom 2
1 QUEEN BED

Full bathroom 1

Full bathroom 2

Living room

Living room
1 SOFA BED


Amenities 73 Amenities
  • 2-bedroom
  • 24-hour check-in
  • Air conditioning
  • Baking sheet
  • Barbeque utensils
  • Bathtub
  • BBQ grill
  • Beach
  • Beach access
  • Beach View
  • Bed linens
  • Budget-friendly
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Clothing storage
  • Coffee maker
  • Conditioner
  • Cookware
  • Cycling
  • Dining table
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Dryer
  • Emergency exit
  • Enhanced cleaning practices
  • Essentials
  • Family/kid friendly
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fishing
  • Free parking on premises
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hair dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • High touch surfaces disinfected
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot water
  • Internet
  • Keypad
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Long term stays allowed
  • Microwave
  • Near Ocean
  • Outdoor seating (furniture)
  • Oven
  • Patio or balcony
  • Pets allowed
  • Private entrance
  • Private living room
  • Refrigerator
  • Sea view
  • Self check-in
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel
  • Smartlock
  • Smoke detector
  • Stove
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
  • Surfside Beach
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washer
  • Water Parks
  • Water Sports
  • Water View
  • Wine glasses
  • Wireless Internet

Reviews Rating 4.7 (73) Reviews
Rating 5
Exceptional
Jason - Posted: 9/20/2026
Rating 5
Great location!
Rachel - Posted: 9/7/2026
Thank you for the 5-stars and allowing us to host your Labor Day holiday stay! We would love to have you back again, Rachel and group!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Great location!
Anonymous - Posted: 9/7/2026
Thank you for the 5-stars and allowing us to host your Labor Day holiday stay! We would love to have you back again, Rachel and group!
The 979 Crew
Posted: 9/9/2026
Rating 5
It was a relaxing retreat by the beach.
How close it was to the beach N/A
Tabitha - Posted: 8/30/2026
Rating 5
What a great getaway!House was exactly as listed. Very clean and well taken care of. The starter supplies were very much appreciated. Check in and communications were flawless. Very short walk to the beach if you don’t want to drive. Neighborhood was quiet and friendly. Will definitely be looking at this and other 979 Properties for future stays in the area.
Jeff R. - Posted: 8/4/2026
Wonderful news to receive and thank you so much, Jeff! It was a pleasure to host you and we would love to have you back again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
What a great getaway!House was exactly as listed. Very clean and well taken care of. The starter supplies were very much appreciated. Check in and communications were flawless. Very short walk to the beach if you don’t want to drive. Neighborhood was quiet and friendly. Will definitely be looking at this and other 979 Properties for future stays in the area.
Jeff R. - Posted: 8/4/2026
Rating 5
Great place to stay, very clean and quiet street. Not a far walk to the beach, excellent stay!
William H. - Posted: 7/12/2026
Rating 5
Great place to stay, very clean and quiet street. Not a far walk to the beach, excellent stay!
William H. - Posted: 7/12/2026
We're so glad you enjoyed an excellent 10 out of 10 stay, William! Thank you for allowing us to host your beach getaway. We would love to host you again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Exceptional
Michael - Posted: 7/4/2026
Rating 5
Excellent place exactly how they describe the place … I do recommend.. thank you!!!
Anonymous - Posted: 3/22/2026
You are very welcome, Monica! It was such a pleasure to host you. We would love to have you back again!
The 979 Crew
Posted: 3/29/2026
Rating 5
Excellent place exactly how they describe the place … I do recommend..
thank you!!!
Monica - Posted: 3/22/2026
You are very welcome, Monica! It was such a pleasure to host you. We would love to have you back again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Cute Little House!
Great access to the beach. The neighborhood was quiet and not too busy. The house was nice and clean. Only down side was the ac worked in most rooms but struggled to cool master bedroom.
Nicole R from Texas - Posted: 2/28/2026
Thank you for allowing us to host your island stay! We have checked the vent in the bedroom and all seems to be working well. We hope to host you again!
The 979 Crew
Posted: 2/28/2026
Rating 5
This place was cozy and I felt right at home for the month that I stayed. I enjoyed my time there. It was clean and peaceful.
Anonymous - Posted: 12/12/2025
Thank you for allowing the 979 Crew to host your stay, and we're delighted it was a clean and peaceful one at the coast! We would love to host you again, Maura!
The 979 Crew
Posted: 12/13/2025
Rating 5
This place was cozy and I felt right at home for the month that I stayed. I enjoyed my time there. It was clean and peaceful.
Maura - Posted: 12/1/2025
Thank you for allowing the 979 Crew to host your stay, and we're delighted it was a clean and peaceful one at the coast! We would love to host you again, Maura!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Great access to the beach. The neighborhood was quiet and not too busy. The house was nice and clean. Only down side was the ac worked in most rooms but struggled to cool master bedroom.
Nicole R. - Posted: 8/11/2025
Rating 5
Cute little house
Great access to the beach. The neighborhood was quiet and not too busy. The house was nice and clean. Only down side was the ac worked in most rooms but struggled to cool master bedroom.
Nicole R. - Posted: 8/11/2025
Why thank you Nicole, we think this is a cute beach cottage too! A new AC system was installed this year, so we are thinking perhaps the vent in the primary bedroom was maybe closed by the last guest? Sorry for any "warmer" inconvenience as a result, but we will definitely check things out. Thanks again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Great house and stay!
Loved the house for a quick stay by the beach! Very easy check in. Hosts and neighborhood were great and really easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend and will be looking at going back for future trips myself!
Katy C. - Posted: 8/6/2025
We’re so happy you enjoyed your quick beach getaway and found check-in and communication a breeze. It’s wonderful to hear you felt at home in both the house and the neighborhood. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back for more sandy toes and sunny days, Katy!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Loved the house for a quick stay by the beach! Very easy check in. Hosts and neighborhood were great and really easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend and will be looking at going back for future trips myself!
Katy C. - Posted: 8/6/2025
Rating 3
The listing looked promising, but the experience fell a bit short. Even though the house was clean and generally as pictured, the space felt much smaller, the sheets, pillows and furniture felt more worn than expected. It wasn’t a bad experience, just not one we’d return to.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/24/2025
We're disappointed to hear you didn't enjoy your stay more, Anna. We don't wish that for any of our guests. We're so glad you found this home clean, as we take that seriously. As for the size of this home, it is a fairly typical 2-bedroom beach home configuration in this area and actually the square footage is proactively shared. Regarding the linens, they are high-quality, newer, and laundered professionally offsite. Most guests love them, but maybe you prefer a different type? We will definitely check out the pillows, may be time for a refresh, and we will pass along your feedback to the owner regarding the furnishings. Thank you for allowing us to host you.
The 979 Crew
Posted: 7/1/2025
Rating 5
We always enjoy our time there
Michael - Posted: 6/22/2025
Thank you, Michael! We're thrilled to hear you always enjoy your time with us. We look forward to hosting you again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Great spot, will be back again!
Anonymous - Posted: 6/16/2025
Thank you for the 5-stars, compliments to this home and its location, and being such a considerate guest to host, Philip! The 979 Crew would love to host you again!
The 979 Crew
Posted: 6/24/2025
Rating 5
Great spot, will be back again!
Philip - Posted: 6/8/2025
Thank you for the 5-stars, compliments to this home and its location, and being such a considerate guest to host, Philip! The 979 Crew would love to host you again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Loved our stay. Will Book again
Anonymous - Posted: 4/23/2025
So glad you loved your stay Lakenyia! Thank you for the 5-stars, feedback, and being such a great group to host. We do hope you plan that return trip!
The 979 Crew
Posted: 4/24/2025
Rating 5
Loved our stay. Will Book again
Lakenyia - Posted: 4/20/2025
So glad you loved your stay Lakenyia! Thank you for the 5-stars, feedback, and being such a great group to host. We do hope you plan that return trip!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
We enjoyed our month long stay at the 979 Crew's house. We were a few minutes walk from the beach. The house was very comfortable and met our needs. The house was well maintained and clean. We had a couple questions during our stay and 979 Crew was very responsive. We highly recommend this house for your Surfside stay.
Anonymous - Posted: 3/11/2025
Why thank you Christi, it was an absolute pleasure to host you for your month stay! We appreciate the compliments, tips for future guests, and being such lovely folks for the 979 Crew to host. We would be honored to have you back again!
The 979 Crew
Posted: 3/17/2025
Rating 5
We enjoyed our month long stay at the 979 Crew's house. We were a few minutes walk from the beach. The house was very comfortable and met our needs. The house was well maintained and clean. We had a couple questions during our stay and 979 Crew was very responsive. We highly recommend this house for your Surfside stay.
Christi - Posted: 3/1/2025
Why thank you Christi, it was an absolute pleasure to host you for your month stay! We appreciate the compliments, tips for future guests, and being such lovely folks for the 979 Crew to host. We would be honored to have you back again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 2
Small place, not comfy beds
Shay B. - Posted: 12/8/2024
Rating 2
The house was cute, but we had several issues with our stay. 1) We did not receive an access code before arrival and had trouble getting inside. 2) The A/C was not working and the inside temperature was around 84. They sent a repair guy Friday evening, who said the problem was fixed, but it wasn't. We slept in sweat and the coolest it got was 77. Luckily, we brought 2 box fans with us, because the house ceiling fans do not provide much circulation. We notified the host right away Saturday morning that the A/C was still not fixed. Management finally came to the house around 2pm to give us a small portable unit. We realized the portable unit wasn't going to cool us down, so we decided to cut our beach trip short and leave this rental. By the time we left at 4:20pm, the house was still at 83 degrees. 3) The wi-fi login in the welcome packet didn't work. The host did refund us for 1 night, but it still cost me over $790 for a less than 24 hour stay in the muggy heat. Worst stay ever.
Anonymous - Posted: 8/9/2024
This is a cute beach home, thank you for noting Elizabeth. We're sorry the AC was misbehaving for you during your stay and the contractor's fix just didn't hold, darn it. We know how important AC here on the coast. We tried our best to provide you some heat relief given the situation, but unfortunately, we rely on the experts to handle repairs as parts are available -often tricky on an island. As for the access code, it looks like it was sent to you via text in advance, perhaps you missed the communication? Regarding the WIFI credentials, we haven't had any other guest mention that and they were verified on your day of arrival by our Field Manager. She has to be connected at the home to complete the arrival check form. We're sorry if you were having difficulties. Thank you for allowing us to host you, and we're disappointed you didn't enjoy your stay more.
The 979 Crew
Posted: 9/13/2024
Rating 5
Very nice house, good location, over all great time
William T. - Posted: 5/30/2024
Rating 5
Great place
Very nice house, good location, over all great time
William T. - Posted: 5/30/2024
Excellent news William! Thank you for the 5-stars! We're so glad you had a great time. We'd be thrilled to have you back again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 4
Our first night at the property we encountered a few issues. There were ants everywhere, it took about to 3 to 4 days to be rid of them, abs had to dump food because of it. The dryer didnt work fully, but they came promptly to fix the issue. We were told at check in not to drink or cook with the water. Things like the water issues we need to know before booking as this made for extra expense on our part. The water was yellow! I understand not drinking or cooking with it, but it would have given us a chance to book elsewhere. We didn't even want to shower or wash dishes, so we bought paper plates and utensils, and showered minimally. We would have booked another month but decided to go back to a hotel for less stress and ease of amenities.
Doug H. - Posted: 10/25/2023
Rating 5
Definitely one of the best places I’ve been
I really liked the location and the house. clean and tidy everywhere, I really appreciate the attention to details. I recommend this place to you, you won't regret it
Anton R. - Posted: 8/29/2023
Why thank you Anton! You were a fantastic guest to host! We appreciate the 5-stars, compliments and tips for future guests. We hope you plan that return trip to Blue Haven!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
I really liked the location and the house. clean and tidy everywhere, I really appreciate the attention to details. I recommend this place to you, you won't regret it
Anton R. - Posted: 8/29/2023
Rating 3
The house met our needs with what we needed. The air conditioner never got cold..so that was uncomfortable the whole time. It was nice to be close to the beach but we were right on the street which was not great. Overall it was good just might need to look at the AC unit.
Stephanie P. - Posted: 8/24/2023
Rating 5
Great place to stay and extremely clean. Outdoor shower and balcony water hose made getting the sand off really easy and convenient. Thank you would stay again
Anonymous - Posted: 7/23/2023
We would be delighted to have you back again Michael! Thank you for the 5-stars, compliments and tips for future guests!
The 979 Crew
Posted: 7/24/2023
Rating 5
Great place to stay and extremely clean. Outdoor shower and balcony water hose made getting the sand off really easy and convenient. Thank you would stay again
Michael - Posted: 7/10/2023
We would be delighted to have you back again Michael! Thank you for the 5-stars, compliments and tips for future guests!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Awesome beach house
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was so cute, clean and just the right size for us! It was a quick and easy walk to the beach plus the liquor store is nearby. Loved it and will definitely be back!
Sheila R. - Posted: 7/6/2023
Why thank you Sheila! We're so glad you appreciate the cuteness, cleanliness and convenience! We would love to have you back!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was so cute, clean and just the right size for us! It was a quick and easy walk to the beach plus the liquor store is nearby. Loved it and will definitely be back!
Sheila R. - Posted: 7/6/2023
Rating 5
Great time. Super walkable to the beach and restaurants too.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/26/2023
We're delighted to hear a great time was had! Thank you for the 5-stars, tip for future guests and being fantastic guests to host!
The 979 Crew
Posted: 7/11/2023
Rating 5
Great time. Super walkable to the beach and restaurants too.
Hank - Posted: 6/25/2023
We're delighted to hear a great time was had! Thank you for the 5-stars, tip for future guests and being fantastic guests to host!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
The place was really nice & comfortable. Definitely worth the money, very clean, perfect size. Easy access to stores & the beach. Checking in was easy. Would definitely recommend to all my friends!
Anonymous - Posted: 5/8/2023
Thank you for the 5-stars, compliments and tips for future guests Hallie! We're so glad you found everything clean, comfortable and convenient for your beach experience. We would love to have you back again!
The 979 Crew
Posted: 5/17/2023
Rating 5
The place was really nice & comfortable. Definitely worth the money, very clean, perfect size. Easy access to stores & the beach. Checking in was easy. Would definitely recommend to all my friends!
Hallie - Posted: 5/7/2023
Thank you for the 5-stars, compliments and tips for future guests Hallie! We're so glad you found everything clean, comfortable and convenient for your beach experience. We would love to have you back again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 4
We had a good experience; however, there were some changes that I feel are crucial to bettering the experience. The sofa is run down and broken. We laid a sheet on it to sit because it was visibly dirty and smelly. There are several spots that are broken and it was so uncomfortable that we mostly sat on the floor. The master bath shower head had such low pressure and the water never got passed lukewarm (so all 5 of us had to shower in the secondary bath), and finally the garbage disposal doesn't work. Within 20mins of arriving I went to wash my hands and the sink started filling. So, I turned on the disposal to help whatever was in there down and it did not work. We were unable to use the kitchen sink the rest of our trip. Some super awesome things to note is the swing. We loved that. The storage room below was perfect for storing our gear. The color of the home was super vibrant and beautiful. Our kids also slept super comfortably in the large bed in the bedroom. All in all, it was a decent place to stay, but we did leave a day early for the comforts of home.
Amy F. - Posted: 3/15/2023
Rating 5
Surfside …. Awesome!
Beautiful location, close to the beach. Not too crowded at the beach during our early October stay. Cute restaurants. Loved the fresh seafood store. Off the beaten path.
Holly D. - Posted: 10/10/2022
We LOVE awesome - delighted to hear everything worked out so well for your adorable family Holly! Thank you fo allowing us to host you and appreciate the 5-stars!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Beautiful location, close to the beach. Not too crowded at the beach during our early October stay. Cute restaurants. Loved the fresh seafood store. Off the beaten path.
Holly D. - Posted: 10/10/2022
Rating 5
Loved this place !! Only negative was I think the beds need to be more comfortable.
We loved the location and the good eats close by. This place was clean and cozy !! The only negative is I think the beds and pillows could be upgraded. Make it like sleeping in a 5 star hotel.
Craig B. - Posted: 8/21/2022
Thanks so much for the 5-stars and feedback! We're glad you loved the house and location! We haven't had anyone mention the beds before and not sure what about them wasn't comfortable from your perspective, but we will check them out.
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
We loved the location and the good eats close by. This place was clean and cozy !! The only negative is I think the beds and pillows could be upgraded. Make it like sleeping in a 5 star hotel.
Craig B. - Posted: 8/21/2022
Rating 3
This property is very close to Blue Water Highway and is right behind the liquor store.
Kelly L. - Posted: 7/14/2022
Rating 5
Our stay was absolutely perfect! We could not have asked for a better place to stay for the week. Thank you for everything you all did to make it so enjoyable!
Karlee C. - Posted: 6/24/2022
Rating 5
Blue Haven
Our stay was absolutely perfect! We could not have asked for a better place to stay for the week. Thank you for everything you all did to make it so enjoyable!
Karlee C. - Posted: 6/24/2022
Thank you for the 5-stars, and we're delighted to hear everything worked out perfectly for your getaway time! We hope to host you again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 4
1st Septic tank seems to be leaking outside on the surface, through the hatch. A/C pan is dripping to the outside, which is creating a trip hazard on the stairway. Precious beach house, but please re-evaluate your cleaning crew. Towels had to be washed because they smelled. Plates, glasses, silverware were dirty, and cabinets doors sticky. Beds were super comfortable and clean!
Claudia B. - Posted: 6/5/2022
Rating 5
The place was perfect for me and my little family. Close enough to the beach and the kitchen was well-equipped with everything you might need to cook your meals.
We enjoyed our stay and we definitely plan to come back.
Tip: although the beach is walking distance, be sure to bring a buggy or a wagon to load up your stuff.
Until next time, Blue Haven! 🏖
Aj - Posted: 5/30/2022
Thanks so much for the 5-stars, feedback and compliments Aj! We hope to have you back again at little Blue Haven!
The 979 Crew
Rating 4
I fell in love with The Blue Haven! It has an amazing covered deck, central A/C, and nice appliances. They're not kidding about the luxury-quality beds, bedding, and towels, either. So nice! The deck has a view of marshlands to the left, and a peekaboo view of the gulf to the right. Sea breezes feel great outside, and you can hear the surf. What a wonderful home away from home! Another plus: the property manager (979 Vacation Rentals) is excellent. Really great communication from start to finish! Easy arrival/entry - no waiting around for any reason. The house is a short, easy walk to the beach. It's also close to the main road, so there is some traffic noise. On Sunday (the day I arrived), the beach was packed with cars, people, competing sound systems, and mild chaos. If that's your jam, you'll love it. The beach wasn't the cleanest, and it's not as spacious as the beaches in Galveston. I ended up spending my days hanging out on the deck instead of the beach, and I was perfectly happy there! FYI, the tap water in Surfside is brown and smells like sour salt. It was an unexpected (and offputting) contrast to how fabulous The Blue Haven is. I took plenty of distilled water for drinking and cooking, but even showering felt a bit icky. Also, as a solo female traveler, I felt unsafe at times in the general area. Surfside is a very small town and kinda rough around the edges. I'm not a timid traveler, but there were several moments when I was walking alone that I felt vulnerable. Just a heads-up for all the single ladies... If stuff like that isn't an issue for you and your family/friends, then I recommend renting this house in a heartbeat! While Surfside has its quirks, The Blue Haven is its own special paradise!
Stacy E S. - Posted: 5/8/2022
Rating 5
Overall it was a great stay. The location is perfect. Super close to the beach and other places around the island. We loved walking to the Seahorse Bar and Grill for lunch. They have a great menu and drinks as well as a deck that is right at the waterfront. You are also walking distance to Beachfront Bar and Grill, the Red Snapper Inn and Surfside Liquor. We thought about renting a golf cart, but are glad we didn’t. We didn’t have a lot of beach stuff and just carried it down. Vehicles and golf carts are allowed on the beach, so if you want to cruise the beach or have a ton of stuff, that’s the option.
A couple of tips: bring water. The host states that the water isn’t to be used for cooking or drinking in their post, but in case you missed it. 😊 Wasn’t a big deal, we purchased a large spout bottle and had it on the kitchen counter. You will also need to bring ice. There is an automatic bagged ice machine across the street from the gas station. We got one 20lb bag that lasted us all week (2 people) A Walmart is about 15 min away from the house and we were able to buy all our needs. There are also two stores on the island for those last minute things you forgot.
Bring beach towels. The house has towels for bathing but not for beach use.
Bring trash bags. They give you three trash bags (as well as laundry, dishwasher detergent, and Dawn soap)
The kitchen is pretty well stocked with pots and pans. We mainly used two large skillets. There are very large pots if you are going to make sauce or larger meals. As for bowls for serving or storing, there are a couple. They are a little worn out for me, but they would work. We ended up buying paper plates, so we didn’t use the dishes (I’m not a fan of doing dishes, but there is a dishwasher!) There are plenty plates. There is a crockpot, blender and toaster.
The beds were comfy. The linens were clean and light so you could stay cool or there were extra blankets if needed. There were tvs in both rooms. Each night we put on YouTube and fell asleep to ocean waves.
The AC was great. There is a dehumidifier in the living room. I suggest keeping it on. It helps keep the house cool since there is so much humidity in the air. We kept the house at 73 degrees and were very comfortable. Each room has a fan which was nice to keep the air circulating. Only thing I wished I would have brought was a small fan for direct air. After getting in from the beach, it would have been nice to have a fan directly blowing on me…but that’s me…not the house.
Downstairs, there’s a swinging bed…that was my favorite place! Laid down there in the afternoons, wind blowing, and read books for hours. There’s also a picnic table and grill.
As for the beach, we did a lot of research before coming and there wasn’t a ton of information. Here’s what we know. As you are driving in, the area will be very industrial, chemical plants (Dow, BASF) however, when you cross the bridge it’s beautiful and beach! The water is nice. Don’t expect Caribbean, but it’s better than Galveston. There are shells for collecting as well as rocks. My husband loves to walk the beach and he collected a lot of oyster shells and other various types of shells. The sand nearest the dunes is soft, toward the water is more compacted. That is where the vehicles drive. If you drive on the beach, you must park closest to the dunes. Be sure to check out when low and high tides are.
Back to the house…we will be booking again for next year. The house is casual and comfy! The service level was excellent with all the information you need. As well as a message with reminders for checking out.
Korey - Posted: 4/30/2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a thorough and helpful review for future guests, Korey. We truly hope you had a wonderful clean and comfortable beach getaway. Also, we take all feedback to heart. Thanks again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Was perfect
Anita - Posted: 1/15/2022
We love hearing perfect! Thanks for the 5-stars and being such a courteous guest to host!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Perfect Getaway
Easy, convenient access to the beach, lots of nearby seafood restaurants. The YACHT club served an amazing brunch. I would highly recommend this clean, nicely updated beach house getaway.
Pamela B. - Posted: 10/12/2021
Sounds delightful, thank you for the 5 stars and helpful tips for future guests! We'd be thrilled to host you and your group again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Easy, convenient access to the beach, lots of nearby seafood restaurants. The YACHT club served an amazing brunch. I would highly recommend this clean, nicely updated beach house getaway.
Pamela B. - Posted: 10/12/2021
Rating 5
We enjoyed this charming home. The house was clean and comfortable and our host was responsive. Definitely recommend.
Kathryn - Posted: 8/21/2021
Rating 5
We had a great weekend away with our kids at this house. I loved the gate at the top of the stairs - a fantastic safety feature with little ones. The A/C had a little trouble keeping up with the Texas heat, so they sent out a repairman to seal up the unit.
The house was really beautiful, lovely time!
Kellie - Posted: 8/11/2021
So glad to hear you had a great getaway with your kiddos and enjoyed the home! You're right, ACs run real hard here and get their workout, thank you for noting the quick response!
The 979 Crew
Rating 4
Overall good stay
George D. - Posted: 8/8/2021
Rating 5
Blue Haven
Everything turned out great! Lots of items supplied there including pots, pans, dishes. Beds are a little hard but overall enjoyed our stay.
Julia G. - Posted: 7/25/2021
We appreciate the 5-stars, thanks so much! We'll pass along the feedback to the owner, good to know! We hope you'll be back again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Everything turned out great! Lots of items supplied there including pots, pans, dishes. Beds are a little hard but overall enjoyed our stay.
Julia G. - Posted: 7/25/2021
Rating 5
Beach trip
All good. I’ve maker needs servicing but spryer than that everything was great!
kathi r. - Posted: 7/18/2021
Rating 5
All good. I’ve maker needs servicing but spryer than that everything was great!
kathi r. - Posted: 7/18/2021
Rating 4
The house was in good shape. However, the couch is old and uncomfortable and should be replaced ASAP. Needs bedside lamps on both sides of beds and a small chest of drawers in each bedroom would be an improvement. Towel bars in bathrooms kept falling off the walls and shower curtains did as well.
Denise P. - Posted: 7/17/2021
Rating 4
House was excellent. We did have a problem with the cable TV not working (said connections needed tightening), and the smoke detector needing a new battery; it was "beeping" loudly each night and needed to be silenced. Other than those two small inconveniences, we really enjoyed our stay!
Samantha B. - Posted: 7/5/2021
Rating 4
My family and I were very with this rental property. We will be coming back!
Blake M. - Posted: 6/16/2021
Rating 5
Seaside getaway
The house was a few steps down the road to the beach. We were walking distance to a restaurant and the liquor store. There weren't any baking sheets for the oven(I bought one and left it there). There also needs to be one chair in the living area. My friends didn’t like the cable selections, I don’t watch tv. Overall, the house was great and it was perfect. I had a great time. It met my expectations.
Donna L. - Posted: 5/12/2021
Thanks so much for the 5-stars, feedback and so appreciate the baking sheet donation! Glad everything worked out perfectly for your seaside getaway!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
The house was a few steps down the road to the beach. We were walking distance to a restaurant and the liquor store. There weren't any baking sheets for the oven(I bought one and left it there). There also needs to be one chair in the living area. My friends didn’t like the cable selections, I don’t watch tv. Overall, the house was great and it was perfect. I had a great time. It met my expectations.
Donna L. - Posted: 5/12/2021
Rating 5
Very cute house, within walking distance of the beach. Great for our Anniversary trip and plan to bring our kids back.
Kalee - Posted: 5/9/2021
Thanks so much for the 5-stars and compliments! We're thrilled we contribute to a successful anniversary celebration at the beach! We'd love to host you and your family again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 5
Blue Haven was perfect for our stay! You're practically on the beach and a short, 7-min walk to three different restaurants. The house is clean and bright and the WiFi was strong enough to let both of us work remotely. Hosts are awesome too- we loved our stay so much we asked if we could extend the stay by one day once we were there and they were able to accommodate us. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this property to anyone!
Sarah H. - Posted: 4/20/2021
Rating 5
Great place!
Blue Haven was perfect for our stay! You're practically on the beach and a short, 7-min walk to three different restaurants. The house is clean and bright and the WiFi was strong enough to let both of us work remotely. Hosts are awesome too- we loved our stay so much we asked if we could extend the stay by one day once we were there and they were able to accommodate us. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this property to anyone!
Sarah H. - Posted: 4/20/2021
Thank you, thank you! We so appreciate your 5-stars and noting those things that made your experience at Blue Haven great! We're so glad you extended your stay and do hope you'll be back again!
The 979 Crew
Rating 4
Love the cute little house and the walk with our dog along the endless beach and around the streets. Communication was great and fast. Unfortunately we got into the nightmare of winter storm no power no water and we had to leave from one hour to another. So sad.....
Jens S. - Posted: 3/21/2021
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