Title: Beautiful beach house on the Bay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful beach house on the Bay Vacation home in Freeport with kitchen and balcony ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95877000/95876906/a8654443.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95877000/95876906/d7b08254.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95877000/95876906/028dad49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95877000/95876906/d67f1653.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95877000/95876906/046a43d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Fat Grouper is a charming 2-story beach cottage perfect for island and fishing excursions. Located near the Bay, this spacious retreat sleeps up to 11 guests and features beautiful water views from its custom deck chairs, an outdoor shower, a dedicated coffee bar with both styles of coffeemakers, whole house water filtration plus additional RO faucet in kitchen. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 112818 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful beach house on the Bay Come check out these 3 bedrooms plus loft and 2 full baths in a well-appointed 2 story beach cottage ready for your island and fishing excursions! Sleep up to 11 guests comfortably and located conveniently off Bluewater Highway near the Bay. Fat Grouper welcomes you with a private driveway right off the main road. Convenient location on an expansive corner lot with plenty of parking. Bring your boat, and park it at the house with easy access to the subdivision boat ramp just 2 blocks directly behind the house. You may enjoy crabbing at the neighborhood pier. Since the house sits along the county beach, you also have easy access by vehicle onto the sand or approx. 8-10 minute walk to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico! After getting your toes in the sand, enjoy the hot and cold water in the outdoor shower to rinse off and refresh. Beautiful water views and sounds of the ocean and waves while relaxing in custom deck chairs! Dedicated coffee bar with both styles of coffeemaker, whole house water filtration plus additional RO faucet in kitchen! Fat Grouper is ready for your family and friends! Note: Exterior camera (front doorknob) installed for security and property protection only. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,818 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106100000/106097700/106097628/c1d5792d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Beach Bungalow with Multiple Decks Surfside - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 4.8 37 reviews CA $77 CA $264 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=106097628&PinnedHotelID=106097628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34110000/34109900/34109814/156d8dd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Beach and Surf is Just Steps Away. 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Housekeeper will strip beds and wash all linens after checkout. If needed, please load and run dishwasher. Housekeeper will empty it 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 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.99638%2C-95.23206&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QjMR12x2EcSkMaETGitj4eIkCbo=) Freeport, TX #### What's nearby - Follets Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Surfside Beach - 3 min drive - 4.1 km - Swan Lake - 5 min drive - 5.6 km - Surfside Jetty Park - 11 min drive - 11.1 km - Port of Freeport - 19 min drive - 20.7 km #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mi Ranchito - ‬13 min drive - ‪Seahorse Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sharkies on the Beach Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Beachfront Deck Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful beach house on the Bay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful beach house on the Bay? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful beach house on the Bay? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful beach house on the Bay located? > Located in San Luis Beach, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Follets Island Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Surfside Beach and Swan Lake. Follets Island and Surfside Jetty Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful beach house on the Bay Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn F. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place! It was exactly as described and depicted. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Glenn F. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Salvador C. Jun 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place We had a great time here. The house is very nice and had enough space, both inside and outside. The house's location made it very easy to get to the beach. ##### Salvador C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonah K. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful views, and nicely updated home. The home was stocked with lots of helpful items and was perfectly maintained. Only a 2 minute drive to the beach. The owner was quick to respond to my one question. Would stay here again! ##### Jonah K. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeannine m. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July 2025 We stayed in this property last year for July 4th & booked again for this year! Very convenient to beach access, beautiful view from front deck, & perfect for our family get away! Will stay again ##### jeannine m. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April G. May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, well maintained and organized I almost hate to go on about how amazing this property is. I want it to be available next year. But hands down this is the BEST beach house I have had the pleasure of staying in/visiting. It was so nice to stay somewhere that didn't feel like a frat house. So many details that made staying here convenient. Having baggies available for leftovers. Filtered water, a water cooler, and ice maker. A neat bean bag game in the living room. An added feature was the ground level laundry and space to store our doors, back windows and freedom top. While we didn't spend much time in the house, it was so nice to come home to a cool house and not have to fight with window units. This truly is a hidden gem, that clearly won't stay that way long. Didn't take any pics, but photos on VRBO clearly represent the home as we found it. ##### April G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dustin b. Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly what we needed Nice place in a good location. Owner was a joy to work with ##### dustin b. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeannine m. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July 2024 We were meeting friends in Surfside to celebrate the 4th of July & found this place right down the road from them which was perfect. Great place! Beautiful view of the beach, everything was clean & very welcoming. Plenty of room for our family. We were even able to add another day to our stay last minute . The host was very accommodating! Would definitely stay here again! ##### jeannine m. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon P. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for a weekend stay My son and his bride got married at seahorse bar & grill. This house was a perfect location for the family that stayed. had all the amenities we needed. If we come back to the area we will rent again. Thanks for sharing your house with us. ##### Shannon P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edgar E. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break 2024 Our family stayed for 2 days and we had a great time. Very nice neighborhood and lovely views. House was well kept and had everything we needed. Really happy and satisfied over all! ##### Edgar E. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chase V. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The house has a great location between the bay and the beach. The host was very flexible and the house was very nice! ##### Chase V. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lacie V. Jul 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Property - Fun, Clean, and Convenient Took my family for a quick weekend away in Surfside and so glad we were able to book this home! The location was convenient- walkable to the beach (about 8 minutes) or quick/easy drive over. We also loved walking over to the bay for sunset- it was gorgeous! The house was clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. They had all of the necessities covered like games, grill, ice maker, and coffee. Thank you for an incredible stay! ##### Lacie V. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David O. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy ##### David O. 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