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Golden-hour welcome — firepit already lit, deck seating for the crew, Gulf just 3 minutes away. Your beach week starts here

Golden-hour welcome — firepit already lit, deck seating for the crew, Gulf just 3 minutes away. Your beach week starts here

Titanic King Suite on the main floor — King bed, 40" TV, private ensuite bath. Skip the stairs and still sleep like royalty

Titanic King Suite on the main floor — King bed, 40" TV, private ensuite bath. Skip the stairs and still sleep like royalty

Firepit circle with Adirondack chairs — seats the whole group. S'mores, stars, and stories after a long beach day.

Firepit circle with Adirondack chairs — seats the whole group. S'mores, stars, and stories after a long beach day.

Two full-size arcade cabinets in the upstairs hallway. Kids entertained for hours. Dads suddenly 12 years old again.

Two full-size arcade cabinets in the upstairs hallway. Kids entertained for hours. Dads suddenly 12 years old again.

Open-concept living + kitchen so the whole group hangs together. Oversized sectional, wide sight lines, room to breathe

Open-concept living + kitchen so the whole group hangs together. Oversized sectional, wide sight lines, room to breathe

Master Suite upstairs — King bed, 55" TV, ensuite bath, private deck with a Gulf view. Your morning coffee spot.

Master Suite upstairs — King bed, 55" TV, ensuite bath, private deck with a Gulf view. Your morning coffee spot.

Full refreshed kitchen with surfboard wall. Dining for 10 + 3 bar stools. Cook shrimp boils, host taco night, feed the crew.

Full refreshed kitchen with surfboard wall. Dining for 10 + 3 bar stools. Cook shrimp boils, host taco night, feed the crew.

Cornhole in the fenced yard — kids safe, adults competitive, beers optional (encouraged).

Cornhole in the fenced yard — kids safe, adults competitive, beers optional (encouraged).

Top-deck mornings — coffee in hand, Gulf waves in the distance. Three-minute walk to the sand. Slow starts, big days

Top-deck mornings — coffee in hand, Gulf waves in the distance. Three-minute walk to the sand. Slow starts, big days

Bunk Room upstairs — two twin-over-queen built-ins, 55" TV, nautical portholes. Sleeps 6 kids (or kids-at-heart).

Bunk Room upstairs — two twin-over-queen built-ins, 55" TV, nautical portholes. Sleeps 6 kids (or kids-at-heart).

Living area with big-screen Smart TV — movie night, Sunday football, or the rainy-afternoon backup plan.

Living area with big-screen Smart TV — movie night, Sunday football, or the rainy-afternoon backup plan.

Your actual walk to the sand: 3 minutes, 0.1 miles, straight down the boardwalk. No long loop around the neighborhood.

Your actual walk to the sand: 3 minutes, 0.1 miles, straight down the boardwalk. No long loop around the neighborhood.

That's the house from above at dusk. Walkable to the Surfside pavilion and beach — quieter once the sun goes down.

That's the house from above at dusk. Walkable to the Surfside pavilion and beach — quieter once the sun goes down.

Alt sunset view — the whole exterior glowing against the Gulf sky. This is what every evening looks like.

Alt sunset view — the whole exterior glowing against the Gulf sky. This is what every evening looks like.

Daytime exterior — classic stilted Surfside beach house. Big blue sky, big blue house, your week's home.

Daytime exterior — classic stilted Surfside beach house. Big blue sky, big blue house, your week's home.

Aerial proof — the Gulf is right there. A 3-minute walk, no crossing a highway, no fighting for parking.

Aerial proof — the Gulf is right there. A 3-minute walk, no crossing a highway, no fighting for parking.

Wetlands on one side, open Gulf on the other — you're in Surfside's quieter pocket, away from the chaos.

Wetlands on one side, open Gulf on the other — you're in Surfside's quieter pocket, away from the chaos.

Surfside from above — pavilion, RV area, restaurants, and miles of sand, all a short stroll.

Surfside from above — pavilion, RV area, restaurants, and miles of sand, all a short stroll.

Living room from the deck side — Gulf-facing windows pour in light, deck chairs just steps outside

Living room from the deck side — Gulf-facing windows pour in light, deck chairs just steps outside

Coastal character in every corner — the 'surprise' in Surfside Surprise is in the details

Coastal character in every corner — the 'surprise' in Surfside Surprise is in the details

Kitchen detail — coastal green cabinetry, stocked utensils, full-size appliances. Cook like you're home.

Kitchen detail — coastal green cabinetry, stocked utensils, full-size appliances. Cook like you're home.

Main-deck dining — outdoor seating for sunset seafood nights and long lazy brunches.

Main-deck dining — outdoor seating for sunset seafood nights and long lazy brunches.

Deck alt angle — Gulf breeze baked into the meal.

Deck alt angle — Gulf breeze baked into the meal.

Titanic Suite alt angle (main floor) — one step off the living room, private ensuite just beyond.

Titanic Suite alt angle (main floor) — one step off the living room, private ensuite just beyond.

Titanic ensuite bath — marble-look shower, green vanity. Private to the main-floor King suite.

Titanic ensuite bath — marble-look shower, green vanity. Private to the main-floor King suite.

Half bath — surfboard art, powder room downstairs so the bedrooms stay private.

Half bath — surfboard art, powder room downstairs so the bedrooms stay private.

King Guest Suite upstairs — rustic wood headboard, King bed, private ensuite. The second grown-ups' retreat.

King Guest Suite upstairs — rustic wood headboard, King bed, private ensuite. The second grown-ups' retreat.

King Guest Suite — coastal neutrals, beach signs, curtains heavy enough to sleep past sunrise.

King Guest Suite — coastal neutrals, beach signs, curtains heavy enough to sleep past sunrise.

From the bedroom doorway — blue deck chairs framing the Gulf. Wake up to this view.

From the bedroom doorway — blue deck chairs framing the Gulf. Wake up to this view.

King Guest Suite ensuite — walk-in shower, green vanity.

King Guest Suite ensuite — walk-in shower, green vanity.

Wave Room upstairs — full-over-queen bunk, 43" TV, Mortal Kombat arcade *in the room*. Kids' dream setup.

Wave Room upstairs — full-over-queen bunk, 43" TV, Mortal Kombat arcade *in the room*. Kids' dream setup.

Wave Room alt — arcade hallway right outside the door. Play to pillows in seconds.

Wave Room alt — arcade hallway right outside the door. Play to pillows in seconds.

Wave Room detail — Mortal Kombat arcade machine in the bedroom. Yes, really.

Wave Room detail — Mortal Kombat arcade machine in the bedroom. Yes, really.

Shared upstairs bath — serves the Wave Room and the Bunk Room. Wide vanity for rushed mornings.

Shared upstairs bath — serves the Wave Room and the Bunk Room. Wide vanity for rushed mornings.

Bunk Room alt (upstairs) — nautical details, sleeps up to 6. Kids own this floor.

Bunk Room alt (upstairs) — nautical details, sleeps up to 6. Kids own this floor.

Living alt — recliner, overflow lounge for the big group. TV-side quiet corner.

Living alt — recliner, overflow lounge for the big group. TV-side quiet corner.

ac-Man & Donkey Kong cabinets — each loaded with hundreds of classic arcade titles. Unlimited plays.

ac-Man & Donkey Kong cabinets — each loaded with hundreds of classic arcade titles. Unlimited plays.

Laundry Area: Full-size washer and dryer for longer stays and sandy towels.

Laundry Area: Full-size washer and dryer for longer stays and sandy towels.

Gulf-facing deck chair — morning coffee spot or sunset read nook. Take your pick.

Gulf-facing deck chair — morning coffee spot or sunset read nook. Take your pick.

Main deck, narrow angle — outdoor living that fits the whole group.

Main deck, narrow angle — outdoor living that fits the whole group.

Blue + white deck chairs — partial Gulf view from the top deck.

Blue + white deck chairs — partial Gulf view from the top deck.

Step onto the deck — the beach really is right there. 3-minute walk, proof on camera.

Step onto the deck — the beach really is right there. 3-minute walk, proof on camera.

Top Balcony (Upper Level): Start your mornings with coffee and end your evenings with sunset cocktails overlooking the Gulf.

Top Balcony (Upper Level): Start your mornings with coffee and end your evenings with sunset cocktails overlooking the Gulf.

Drink in hand, Gulf in view — the math of every vacation day.

Drink in hand, Gulf in view — the math of every vacation day.

Cheers from the deck — the beach hangs just beyond. Start the week here

Cheers from the deck — the beach hangs just beyond. Start the week here

Under-house game zone: cornhole, ping pong, picnic tables, fully shaded. The family tournament writes itself.

Under-house game zone: cornhole, ping pong, picnic tables, fully shaded. The family tournament writes itself.

Grill Area (Ground Level): Gas grill setup for burgers, seafood boils, and sunset dinners.

Grill Area (Ground Level): Gas grill setup for burgers, seafood boils, and sunset dinners.

Custom Surfside Surprise cornhole boards — bring your A-game.

Custom Surfside Surprise cornhole boards — bring your A-game.

Ping pong rally under the house — the family tournament has finally met its venue.

Ping pong rally under the house — the family tournament has finally met its venue.

Backyard Firepit (Ground Level): Gather under the Texas sky for s’mores, stories, and coastal evenings around the fire.

Backyard Firepit (Ground Level): Gather under the Texas sky for s’mores, stories, and coastal evenings around the fire.

Firepit + S’mores Setup: Evenings here just hit different.

Firepit + S’mores Setup: Evenings here just hit different.

Outdoor shower — rinse the sand before you step back inside.

Outdoor shower — rinse the sand before you step back inside.

Boardwalk straight from the house to the water — no car, no parking, no hassle.

Boardwalk straight from the house to the water — no car, no parking, no hassle.

Hit the water — Gulf waves, soft sand, room to spread out.

Hit the water — Gulf waves, soft sand, room to spread out.

Typical summer day on Surfside Beach — lively but never crowded, plenty of sand for everyone.

Typical summer day on Surfside Beach — lively but never crowded, plenty of sand for everyone.

Welcome to Surfside Beach — island life, Texas style. Your weekend pace just slowed down.

Welcome to Surfside Beach — island life, Texas style. Your weekend pace just slowed down.

Sunset pelicans over the Gulf — the nightly show, free with your stay.

Sunset pelicans over the Gulf — the nightly show, free with your stay.

Sunset surf session — the Gulf delivers this most nights of the year.

Sunset surf session — the Gulf delivers this most nights of the year.

Couple's sunset on the sand — the kind of moment you'll still talk about in February.

Couple's sunset on the sand — the kind of moment you'll still talk about in February.

Dramatic sky, quiet water — end of a perfect Surfside day

Dramatic sky, quiet water — end of a perfect Surfside day

Golden hour on the sand — the close you'll remember. See you soon.

Golden hour on the sand — the close you'll remember. See you soon.