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1/1 Cottage in the Dunes! PRIVATE POOL! Dog Friendly! Walk to Beach!

Cottage with private pool, near Port Aransas Beach

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Perched on a natural sand dune in Port Aransas, The Dome and Cottage in the Dunes offers an intimate beach retreat. Enjoy a private pool overlooking tropical landscaping, unwind on your own elevated deck or explore nearby attractions like the Pirate Ship at Deep Sea Headquarters.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 453 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1/1 Cottage in the Dunes! PRIVATE POOL! Dog Friendly! Walk to Beach!

Once upon a time on a natural sand dune in Port Aransas sprung up the most unusual property in this Beach Community, The Dome and Cottage in the Dunes. This quaint, quiet and supremely comfortable beachy cottage shares the pristine pool with the property owner at the Dome house. The owner doesn't use the pool when there are guests at the Cottage so it's yours alone. The Cottage in the Dunes has its own deck overlooking the pool and is elevated from the street by about 20 steps. The landscaping which is both tropical and inviting and will welcome you to this getaway for your weekend, honeymoon, or small family vacation. Be sure and inquire if your group needs to add additional sleeping at our nearby properties.

VRBO does not currently collect city hotel tax for us. We will ask for that and any pet fees prior to check in. We will then make sure you have directions and easy check in procedure.

Include all the new attractions to your Port Aransas visit! A Pirate Ship is now at Deep Sea Headquarters. City of Port Aransas Reg.#25215-1

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • 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
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 570 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Dishes washed or dishwasher started
Trash taken to trash toters inside brown enclosure at the bottom of the hill

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only. There is a $10 per night pet fee.

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 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 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
Property Registration Number EIN#81-5035972

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Walk Beach Great Outdoor Space Good Dogs OK 1 BR Beach House
Walk Beach Great Outdoor Space Good Dogs OK 1 BR Beach
Walk Beach Great Outdoor Space Good Dogs OK 1 BR Beach House
Walk Beach Great Outdoor Space Good Dogs OK 1 BR Beach House

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Mustang Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kody's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Waves - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 1/1 Cottage in the Dunes! PRIVATE POOL! Dog Friendly! Walk to Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 1/1 Cottage in the Dunes! PRIVATE POOL! Dog Friendly! Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 1/1 Cottage in the Dunes! PRIVATE POOL! Dog Friendly! Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1/1 Cottage in the Dunes! PRIVATE POOL! Dog Friendly! Walk to Beach!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1/1 Cottage in the Dunes! PRIVATE POOL! Dog Friendly! Walk to Beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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1/1 Cottage in the Dunes! PRIVATE POOL! Dog Friendly! Walk to Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! It was so peaceful and relaxing. Definitely will be returning. Highly recommend staying at Cottage in the Dunes. So close to everything and the beach. Anne and Rebecca were only a phone call away if you needed anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We enjoyed the property, the pool, and the comfy bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Concepcion G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cottage

Clean awesome and comfortable!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We Love this Place

This cottage is perfect for two or three people. It's clean and well equipped. The pool is fantastic and very private. The location is in town and close to the beach and we can bring our two dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Clean and tranquil
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage

The Cottage in the Dunes is the perfect size for a romantic getaway and the pool is amazing! It's also really close to the beach and to all the fun stuff in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little home in the middle of everything

nice clean home. Great pool
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always love staying here

Such a beautiful and unique property, we stay as often as we can! The private pool and place is always so welcoming and nice. They recently updated the deck so that was a nice touch too. Thank you Rebecca and Anne!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage

The place was clean and felt like home away from home. The owners were very communicative if we needed anything they responded quickly. The pool was amazing we had a blast. Pet friendly..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benedetta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway

We felt right at home as soon as we arrived. Cottage is close to anything you might need and the private pool is excellent. Very clean and kitchen had euphoric might need. We look forward to staying here to again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Ann and Rebecca do such a good job. The accommodations are always very clean and well managed . The cottage was perfect for my husband and I with our two little dogs . Having the pool right there was so relaxing .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage by the beach

Very nice vacation spot for a couple. Short walk to the beach. Port A beaches aren’t the best but this rental also had a small pool which is nice for after dinner relaxation. The downside is that the pool area is completely visible to the rental property next door and above us. We visited off season so it wasn’t an issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K., San Antonio TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and clean.

We enjoyed the property. The pool was perfect relaxation. The house was very tasteful in decor and color. It was close to our usual haunts, marina, jetties and local restaurants. We never heard the main drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little cottage!

We absolutely loved staying in this cottage! It was the perfect place for myself, my husband, our daughter, and dog! The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and is easily accessible to the beach and everything in town. It was great taking evening walks to the beach. The pool was an added bonus! It was nice coming back and taking a dip in the pool during the midday heat when we needed a break from the beach. We are looking forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

The weather did not work out in our favor; however, the accommodations were great!The cottage is cute, plenty of room for a family of 4. The pool was perfect. There are a lot of stairs on the property, so if you have difficulty with mobility, this is not the place for you. The property manager is very communicative and welcoming. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cindy E.

Great Place

We really enjoyed our stay at the Cottage the manager was wonderful, it was quite, clean, close to the beach, private. I would say the only thing we didn't like was it had no yard for our four legged boys to strength their legs, run and have their own fun. We will continue to stay with Bee Gee’s they were great, we just need to find one of their properties with more of a yard for our boys. Loved it and plan on staying with them again!

10/10 Excellent

Janette J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solar Eclipse Weekend

We enjoyed our stay and the place was perfect for family of 3. The only compliant is the frig really doesn’t cool well and I was little nervous about the milk/food. Everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

The house is clean, cosy & well provisioned with kitchen appliances & linen/bathroom supplies. The balcony is closed in so dogs can be let out but there is no grassy area on the property so frequent walks are needed. The beach is a 10 minute walk away & leashed dogs are allowed there. The owner has another property very nearby with a lovely fenced in grassy front yard & graciously allowed us full access which was appreciated. Do note that car parking is on the street & there are about 2 flights of steps from the street up to the property. Communication with the owner at all times was very simple & she was very responsive. All up, it was a very peaceful & relaxing stay & I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage in the Dunes

Great little place; just right for two people and a small dog. Anne is a wonderful hostess! The cottage has soooo many amenities I didn't expect. The kitchen is extremely well stocked with utensils, pots and pans, and everything you need to prepare meals. The pool was clean, the lounge chairs are comfortable, and there were even pool toys! My only quibble is that there is no place on the property for your pet to relieve themself. They do have another property up the street with a fenced lawn that is very nice, but I wish I had known this in advance. And yes, you can walk to the beach but it is quite a hike. However, it only takes two minutes by car and a parking permit is just $12 for the entire year so that was fine. If you are looking for something cozy and cute you will love this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Anniversary Trip

My husband and I had a wonderful weekend stay at the cottage in the dunes! It was the perfect place for the two of us plus our dog. We loved having a private pool to cool off in after a day at the beach, and loved how close the property is to the beach access point. It was the perfect location to get to everything in town as well! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

It’s a nice place. We had an excellent time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My small family loved this little cottage! The in-ground private pool was absolutely the best feature. We did not want to get out! It has no shade during midday so plan accordingly!We bought a parking pass for the beach because it was easier than the 12 minute walk over there when you have two littles. But it is an easy walk for anyone not carrying too much baggage.We also had our two medium dogs with us. They loved going to the little dog yard a couple of houses down.My family loved this place so much that we extended our stay an extra day!Even though the cottage is quaint, it easily fit our family of 4 and 2 fur babies. I highly suggest this home away from home for anyone that can climb the steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow

This place was perfect for me and my wife. The pool was refreshing and you are close to the beach. The house was clean and cool to get a way from the heat. This property is a must visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loverd it

We loved it and had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was conveniently located in town and had plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025