Title: House and Toes in the SAND. No cars on this beach area! Vacation of a lifetime! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # House and Toes in the SAND. No cars on this beach area! Vacation of a lifetime! Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for House and Toes in the SAND. No cars on this beach area! Vacation of a lifetime! ![On the beach - House and Toes in the SAND. No cars on this beach area! Vacation of a lifetime! (Freeport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104230000/104223900/104223865/w1284h852x0y0-9432502a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - House and Toes in the SAND. No cars on this beach area! Vacation of a lifetime! (Freeport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104230000/104223900/104223865/9528fe4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - House and Toes in the SAND. No cars on this beach area! Vacation of a lifetime! (Freeport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104230000/104223900/104223865/984a3791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - House and Toes in the SAND. No cars on this beach area! Vacation of a lifetime! (Freeport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104230000/104223900/104223865/w1284h905x0y5-023f7a2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - House and Toes in the SAND. No cars on this beach area! Vacation of a lifetime! (Freeport)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104230000/104223900/104223865/b6031964.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Once Upon A Tide, a beachfront haven in the sand, offers an ideal blend of seclusion and accessibility. Enjoy modern amenities like a large kitchen overlooking the water and comfortable living spaces while being within blocks of convenience stores, restaurants, sightseeing and shopping. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 161500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - 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. ### House and Toes in the SAND. No cars on this beach area! Vacation of a lifetime! Once Upon A Tide is one of the houses that still sits in the sand, Beach Front on the Pedestrian Beach. There is nothing but sand & the waters edge. The location is ideal as it sits on a quiet area of the beach that does NOT allow cars and is within blocks of convenience stores, restaurants, sightseeing and shopping. The house is a four bedroom / 3 bath house that has all the modern amenities and supplies condiments, personal soaps and hair care and cleaning products. The property has a large kitchen that looks out over the water along with the Dining Room Area and Living Room. Pet Policy: If you love dogs like us, you are more than welcome to bring up to 2\. We ask that pets stay off all furniture, are cleaned up after in the yard, and aren't left alone inside the home unless in a crate or kennel. Please message us if planning on bringing your furry friend to Surfside! Pets are welcome at this home. 2 pets max. w/ a non-refundable pet fee. (ask if additional pets are allowed). Downstairs you will find: Updated Kitchen Living Room - table, bar, games, TV, etc… 2 bunk rooms with a Twin over Queen with a Twin Trundle 1 restroom with shower and tub Laundry area Upstairs you will find: King En-Suite with shower Queen En-Suite with shower Access to upper deck with comfortable furniture Under the house you will find: Picnic Table BBQ Pit Hose to rinse off Private parking WiFi is available for free ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smokers please smoke under the home so smoke does ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121770000/121769800/121769762/7aba6f15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape | Gulf Views | Firepit | Pet Friendly Freeport - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=121769762&PinnedHotelID=121769762&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37120000/37116100/37116089/w1023h682x1y1-a1a28536.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Mermaid Beach Front House Surfside Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=37116089&PinnedHotelID=37116089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36183100/36183053/3e359635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gather around the fire for a lifetime of memories. 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A $250 cancellation fee applies. A security deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will be released 7 days after checkout, provided there are no deductions. Minimum age to rent is 25 years old. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: We love to host our guests furry family members bu ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smokers please smoke under the home so smoke does ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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 A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b65e8ax ## About the area Located in Surfside Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Port of Freeport and Freeport Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Quintana Xeriscape Nature Reserve and Surfside Beach. Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Sea Center Texas are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Freeport travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Freeport.dx181131) [View more Vacation homes in Freeport](https://www.expedia.ca/Freeport-Private-Vacation-Homes.d181131-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C28.94859%2C-95.28667&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=s_i4E7BARYQJgz2jShiN6ssKe8g=) Freeport, TX ### What's nearby - ![A breathtaking sunset casts a warm, orange glow over a calm river at Surfside Beach, Texas. The sky is painted with vibrant hues of orange and pink as the sun dips below the horizon. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532644277/92d803cd-de2d-4230-b0aa-c0a2dd25159e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surfside Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![Jamaica Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197621/22dfae74-e4d8-4a03-ab72-73d52c792bb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jamaica Beach 36 min drive \- 48.3 km - Surfside Jetty Park 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Swan Lake 2 min drive \- 1.9 km - San Luis Pass 19 min drive \- 28.4 km ### Restaurants - American Rice 12 min drive - On The River 10 min drive - Circle K 5 min walk - Mi Ranchito 7 min drive - La Sirenita Seafood N Grill 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is House and Toes in the SAND. No cars on this beach area! Vacation of a lifetime! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at House and Toes in the SAND. No cars on this beach area! 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Aug 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic stay. Literally everything was there, like you're just sharing a home. Towels, beach toys, even sunscreen in a pinch. Everything was easy and the agency and owner were responsive. ##### Joshua J. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loretta P. Apr 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time at Surfside Beach Beautiful house with all the amenities we needed. We had 4 adults and 3 children under 10\. Lots of toys for the beach. Everything we needed was in the kitchen. Close to stores so quick and easy to get groceries. Plenty of space for everyone. Loved that it was right on the beach. We didn't have to cross any roads or cross any dunes. ##### Loretta P. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlie R. Sep 8, 2025 ##### Charlie R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott K. Aug 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Scott K. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian M. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Brian M. 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