Tide & Tub — covered oceanfront deck at sunset, Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach, Texas · Beachfront

Tide & Tub

19 guests6 bedrooms14 beds5 baths🏖 Hot tub over the sand
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Step off the deck onto the sand

Tide & Tub sits directly on Surfside’s pedestrian beach — a rare car-free stretch of shoreline. No road to cross, no boardwalk, no dunes. You walk down the stairs and you are on the sand.

The deck runs the width of the house with an unobstructed 180° view of the Gulf, and the hot tub sits right at the rail. Sunrise comes up over the water, and dolphins pass 50 to 75 feet offshore often enough that guests stop being surprised by it.

The space

6 bedrooms · 14 beds · 5 bathrooms · sleeps 19. Four kings, two queens, nine singles across three bunk beds and a family room, plus a toddler bed and a Pack ’n Play. Roughly 1,000 sq ft of open living and dining with bay windows facing the water — the main table seats 10, a second tall table seats 8, and the island adds four more.

Downstairs there is a living room with three couches and a big-screen smart TV; upstairs an open hangout area looks back over it. Two bedrooms have private baths, two share a Jack & Jill with its own sink room.

Outside

Underneath the house you get about 1,500 sq ft of covered concrete — two picnic tables, a charcoal grill, four beach swings, and a foot wash at the bottom of the stairs. Parking for up to 10 vehicles. Beach bonfires are allowed when there is no burn ban, up to 3×3 feet.

What this home offers

Direct beachfront access
Hot tub overlooking the Gulf
180° ocean views
Car-free pedestrian beach
Fully equipped kitchen
Dining for 20+
Two living areas
Charcoal grill & picnic tables
Four beach swings
Washer & dryer in home
Free parking for 10 vehicles
Central A/C, dual thermostats
Fast WiFi + smart TVs
Fireplace heater
Foot wash on the deck
Walk to restaurants & nightlife

Truly beachfront

Stairs straight down to the sand — no road, no boardwalk, no dunes to cross.

Car-free beach

Surfside’s pedestrian stretch means no vehicle traffic and far fewer crowds.

Built for big groups

Six bedrooms, 14 beds, five baths and seating for twenty at dinner.

No guest fees

Book direct and pay zero booking or service fees — unlike Airbnb and VRBO.

Good to know

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM. Self check-in with a code sent before arrival.

Is there a deposit or damage waiver?

This home requires a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a $1,000 security hold — a pending transaction, not a charge. As an optional alternative you can buy a non-refundable damage waiver instead: $49 for stays up to 10 nights, plus $3 per night beyond that. We handle it through Happy Guest, which is app-free.

How many people can actually sleep here?

Nineteen. There are 14 beds across six bedrooms — four kings, two queens and nine singles — plus a toddler bed and a Pack ’n Play, and three couches downstairs. Online booking goes up to 19 guests.

Can we have a bonfire on the beach?

Yes, when no burn ban is in place. Surfside limits fires to a maximum of 3×3 feet and they must stay controlled.

Where do we park?

Free on-site parking for up to 10 vehicles — six in the driveway and four under the house across the left and right bays. The centre bay is too narrow and must stay clear.

Are pets allowed?

Yes — pets are welcome at this home. Smoking and events are not permitted.