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Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community

Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community

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A-73 Surfside -right on the beach, right on the money!
never crowded lovely beach
Dining area and kitchen
Sunset at Surfside
At the base of the beach steps--Hot and Cold Shower

Overview of Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community

8.6 out of 10 Excellent
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Check out the area

Seal Beach, CA
  • Popular LocationSeal Beach Pier3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBolsa Chica State Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationLong Beach Cruise Terminal16 min drive
  • AirportOrange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community

Surfside Colony is a guard-gated neighborhood of beach-side homes located between Seal Beach and Huntington Beach, California. Easily accessed by freeway and Pacific Coast Highway, it is close to shopping, restaurants, theaters, golf courses, and such major attractions as Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and deluxe shopping at South Coast Plaza.

No home in Surfside is more than 75 feet from the beach, and the sound of the waves and salt tang of the breeze give this water-side community a unique marine atmosphere. The community has been a seaside destination for Southern Californians since 1929, and no two houses are alike. Our broad, sandy private beach is great for strolling and shell collecting.

Recreational possibilities include beach combing, surfing, fishing, shell collecting, swimming, wind surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding and kite surfing, and golfing. All of Southern California's major attractions are close by.

Keywords: whole House ,ocean front ,private beach , ocean view , single family home, kid friendly, tropical decor, fireplace, decks, uncrowded, gas grill, romantic, vacation rental, fully furnished, relaxing, surf, sun, swim, fishing

Property manager

Bill and Mary Ellen Turk
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
minimum stay is 30 days

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 4-5-3--004-026-0002-000

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Seal Beach

This holiday home is located in Surfside, a neighbourhood in Seal Beach, and is near theme parks and on the beach. RMS Queen Mary and Medieval Times are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Long Beach Cruise Terminal and Huntington Beach Pier. Aquarium of the Pacific and Knott's Berry Farm are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Seal Beach Pier - 3 min drive
  • Bolsa Chica State Beach - 3 min drive
  • Seal Beach - 7 min drive
  • California State University, Long Beach - 8 min drive
  • Long Beach Cruise Terminal - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 20 min drive
  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 11 min walk
  • Jack In The Box - 3 min drive
  • Hangout Restaurant And Grill - 4 min drive
  • Irisher By The Sea - 4 min drive
  • Captain Jack's Prime Rib & Seafood Restaurant - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront House Surfside Colony-Private Guard Gated Beach Community located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surfside holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Seal Beach Pier and Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. Huntington Beach Beaches and Bolsa Chica State Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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2.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

2.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michelle N.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Stars for location
I was looking forward to staying at Mary Ellen's place for August. I saw the property prior and it was an outdated beach house with an unbeatable location, so I decided to book. When I arrived, I found that the kitchen was filthy, in the drawers, on the shelves the pots, spices corroded. I had to clean everything myself, but didn't want to make a big deal out of it because the location was great and I wanted a quiet escape on the beach. I put the dirty stuff in bags and put it in the garage and bought new pots. Overall, the home needs a DEEP clean, new pots, general upkeep especially if there is consistent turnover/wear and tear. Regardless, I was making do. I wound up sleeping on the sofabed because of the damp carpet upstairs. As a host/property owner on another platform, I know that regular maintenance and upkeep is required, and did not see this during my stay. Still, I continued to make the best of it. Then almost 2 weeks into my stay, noisy construction started on the house next door. There were 15-20 men there. The house has NO blinds, I was alone and didn't feel safe at all. The noise was deafening. I chose this area because it's gated. Mary Ellen didn't tell me there would be construction, and from my understanding later on, they are required to tell the owners. The construction crew needed to put ladders on the side of the house, so with no blinds and being a woman alone, while men are around the house, I didn’t feel comfortable or safe. I reached out to her to explain my concerns. After a few messages, she wouldn’t work with me. I wanted to leave, since the drilling and construction was all day. I rented the home to have a quiet vacation on the beach.I sent her messages but there was lack of response. When I sent her a video of the noise she replied "I don't understand why you sent me this”.As a paying guest, I felt that she had no consideration for the disruption.I contacted VRBO, who saw the videos and said it was inhabitable to live with that noise and not feeling safe and they wanted to relocate me. I have traveled the world and rented homes, and understand that not every place is perfect, and trying to work it out with her she responded,"why should I be responsible if my neighbor wants to make home improvements".This was massive construction at a beach home during peak time/prices, she should have worked with me to leave early but she refused. Overall, it is a great location, but the house needs general upkeep and to be cleaned.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cara h.

Great Property on the Beach
We had a great family vacation at this beach house. It is literally on the ocean with beautiful views. The weather was perfect. The amenities were great. The bedrooms were very nice. We certainly appreciated all the towels and linens and the washer and dryer in the garage. The kitchen was great and there are a number of grocery stores close by. Mary Ellen was fantastic. She was very helpful with everything in the area. We would certainly recommend this lovely beach home. Thanks for a great trip.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Blue Ridge, GA

Comfy home on Private beach
Had a wonderfully relaxing stay in this fully equipped house. Very conveniently located, lots to do & see nearby. My favorite part was just walking up and down the beautiful private beach. House had everything to make our stay comfortable & owners are great. We grilled several times & loved the back patio & upper balcony. There is view in front bedroom as well as master is full oceanfront. The community is in a historic village (surfside) that is gated & lovely to walk or bike. Enjoyed reading about the community & had great books to read at house! We left you a few that we finished while there too! Hated to leave!!! We will probably rent next year if schedules allow. Thank you for opening your home, Mary Ellen & Bill!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

An Amazing Month
Without a doubt Surfside Colony is an amazing private beach gem not to be missed. This home is charming and filled with love. We have spent the last month waking up to the sounds of the ocean on our private beach, surrounded by a fun community, enjoying the festive Labor day weekend and lots of great memories. We can not wait to come back and would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a respite from their daily grind. Thank you MaryEllen and Bill for sharing your family home with us. We are eternally grateful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Wonderful beach house
We chose this rental as a week away before my oldest son goes off to college. It was very comfortable and and clean. We enjoyed the location it is very close to Disneyland, Queen Mary and many other Southern California attractions. It was especially nice to wake up to the sound of the ocean. Mary Ellen is a joy to work with and our stay was all that we had hoped it would be..

About the host

Hosted by Bill and Mary Ellen Turk

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What makes this property unique

private beach !! Never crowded Great surfing and beach combing. Nice locals

Languages:

English

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