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A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a dining area with a bar stool, a living room with a sofa and a coffee table, and a bedroom with a bed and a window. - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)
A compact kitchen with a round dining table, two chairs, a bench, a clock, and a refrigerator. - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)
A balcony with two white chairs, a sliding glass door, and a view of the landscape. - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)
A living room with a blue wall, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a sign that reads "BEACH POOL". - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)
A spacious living room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a glass coffee table. - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)
Escape to Island Retreat, where beachy vibes meet relaxation. Unwind on the private patio with rocking chairs, enjoy a dip in the pool or stroll along the boardwalk next to sand dunes and Gulf views. With amenities like tennis courts, charcoal BBQ/picnic area and playground nearby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroom69 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach

  • IR125, 1BR, 1BA, 4 Guests, Shared Pool, Boardwalk, No Pets Allowed, Shared Charcoal Grills, Golf Cart Accessible, Parking Passes for 2 Vehicles Only

    Escape to this 1 bedroom, 1 bath bottom-floor condo located right next to the sand dunes and the gorgeous Gulf beyond. Enjoy a host of resort amenities including: pool, boardwalk, tennis courts, charcoal BBQ/picnic area, playground and more, just steps from the door. Perfect for anything from a romantic getaway to a family vacation! Our newly-renovated condo offers a roomy bedroom furnished with a King-size bed and flat-screen TV.
    The large living area with beach-themed décor has an inviting, open feel. Relax with a cup of coffee and a good book or watch TV and movies on the large flat-screen TV. This area also doubles as a second bedroom by way of a Twin day bed with pull out Twin trundle.
    The fully equipped kitchen, with all new appliances, is just what you need to prepare your favorite meals or snacks for the beach.
    The bathroom has a spacious tiled walk-in shower and comfort height facilities.
    This ground-level unit also features a private patio with rocking chairs, perfect for taking in a sunrise over the dunes or listening to the surf in the evenings.
    Come stay and play at our island retreat. Also available next door is a newly –remodeled studio unit. The condo is conveniently located in the Island Retreat resort and enjoys many resort amenities including a swimming pool, private boardwalk, BBQ area, playground, and laundry facilities.
    When you're ready to venture further afield, downtown Port Aransas is just minutes away, and offers an array of dining options, including pizza and scrumptious seafood. Birders will squawk over the much-loved Leonabelle Turner Birding Center, only an 8-minute drive from our door. Golfers, bring your clubs! Palmilla Beach Golf Club is only 7 minutes away.

    BR1-King
    BR2-2 Twin (Daybed with trundle)

    Things to know:
    Please bring k-cups.

    Island Retreat Amenity Access and Important Information:

    • 2 - Large Swimming Pools – Hours: 10am – 10pm
    • 2 - Boardwalks to the Beach w/ rinsing station
    • Basketball Court
    • Tennis and Pickle ball court
    • Sand Volleyball
    • Playground
    • Charcoal Grills and Picnic Areas throughout the complex
    • Private Event Room - Call for details
    • 24 Hour Laundry Facility (coin operated)
    • Sorry, No Pets Allowed
    • Minimum age to rent is 25, ID Required
    • All Vehicles require a parking pass
    • No Grilling within 20ft of any building

    Guest Services @ Island Retreat Office
    Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
    Saturday 9am to 1pm

    STR # 248293

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 738 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Affirm Payments Are Not Accepted.

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 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Port Aransas travel guide
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • A beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean, a lifeguard tower, and three colorful knitted figures on posts.
    Holiday Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A coastal town with residential areas, a highway, and a beach.
    Mustang Island Beach
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • An aerial view of a coastal city with a long pier extending into the ocean, a sandy beach, and a densely built urban area.
    Port Aransas Beach
    5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • A sandy beach with gentle waves and clear blue sky.
    Whitecap Beach
    29 min drive - 34.4 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with waves crashing against it.
    North Padre Island Beach
    30 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    4 min drive
  • Port A Pizzeria
    4 min drive
  • San Juan Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Bier Haus
    3 min drive
  • Fins Grill & Icehouse
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

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

Island Retreat 125

Easy renting and check-in. Condo was clean. Comfy beds. Close proximity to the boardwalk to the beach was a bonus. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

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

Clean, roomy with king size bed in bedroom and a day bed with trundle. Plenty of room to spread out.

Boardwalk to the beach with lighted pathway and outdoor shower area to wash off Sandy feet after a walk on the beach. Close to town and well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Everything was great

Nice and clean Whiteside beach
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Cute condo for a short stay

Very happy with the property, everything was clean and tidy. Loved the boardwalk to the beach right behind our place, though it was weird hearing people walk by at night. Happy that they’re so tight on security—honestly left our yeti in our truck bed one night and was relieved it was there in the morning. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Great Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful accommodations! Perfect location for anything you want to do on the island
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at Island Retreat and at this unit in particular. It is clean, quiet, and so conveniently located. The recent renovations to the unit, particularly the kitchen are very nice. Island Retreat is a gem! It is very well maintained and has everything we need - pool, tennis/pickle ball courts, picnic area with BBQ grills, and laundry facilities. The beach is always stunning and is right over the sand dunes. We love sitting on the porch and listening to the waves. We are already planning our next trip!
Morning walk
Just over the sand dune from Island Retreat.
Island Retreat
Veiw from the porch
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross E.

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

The surf

I like hearing the surf!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

Great Escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first visit to Port A and stay at Island Retreat. It will not be our last. Service was top notch, I greatly appreciated the email updates on how to enjoy our stay and conduct a contact-free check-in/out. We stayed in unit 125. It was clean, cozy and great walking distance to the beach; although, visitors who like to take a lot of equipment to the beach may want a cart or at least a cooler with wheels. We visited during the pandemic so we couldnt enjoy the restaurants and bars. The local grocery store (IGA) was well stocked and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Wonderful weekend at the beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental unit is beautifully furnished and decorated. The kitchen includes everything we needed to cook our meals. The bed is super comfortable, and we loved the large walk-in shower. The location is great - just a walk over the dunes on the boardwalk and you are at the beach! All-in-all the place was very clean. We loved the tablet that provided info about the area! Two minor complaints: We were given plenty of towels but only 1 washcloth. Also, there were dead bugs in the patio door track. Neither of these would keep me from staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Beach Break Away

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice recently remodeled unit on first floor with easy beach access by boardwalk. Unit was clean although there were a few six legged critters which is not unusual for the beach. Had some initial issues with WiFi that were resolved. The complex has much conatruction due to hurricane recovery. There are security agents monitoring people in and out. Nice bathroom appointments. Appliances all in working order. No ice maker in fridge and no ice trays. Had everything we need for 7 day stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

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

Relaxing, Comfortable, and Convenient!

Amazing decor and wonderful look and feel! We loved being on the first floor and have a very short walk to the beach and the pool. We felt right at home and wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Nice little unit near the beach

This is a nice little unit that has been recently updated, and it was perfect for my small family. We spent quite a bit of time at the beach, which was only a short walk across the boardwalk from our door. We'll definitely look for this unit again when we return to Port A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa s.

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

IR125

Called twice to get the cable box in bedroom fixed but nobody showed up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

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

Padre Island

Great stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

Nice!

Overall, a great property! Location cannot be beat. Very comfortable and relaxing. Were we to look to quibble, we would like a boost to the WiFi -- we could only get 1 bar much of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kisha M.

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

Birthday

The ac and fan are loud I wish there was a hot tub.But other than that everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline O.

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

Great quick trip!

The property is clean, comfy beds, has WiFi, and very close to the boardwalk to get to the beach (5-ish min walk apt to beach). The only downside is that are monster mosquitoes because of the dune, so bring the bug spray.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Perfect Beach spot and Condo!

We loved everything about this condo! Very well appointed. Comfortable beds. Beautiful view and very easy to get to beach! Hope to be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather h.

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

Port A

Close to the beach, clean and updated!! Beautiful. We loved it
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Family Vacation

Property was in a great location. Inside was nice and close to the beach and pool. We would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Coby H.

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

Great!

Godd
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ide V.

Island Retreat stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed it the place!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great family vacation!

This is an adorable condo within walking distance of the beach. Up to date and very clean with plenty of amenities! Not far from downtown Port Aransas. We will definitely stay here again for our next Port A vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Family weekend

This condo was perfect for me, my husband and two kids to have a fun beach weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

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

Great stay

Very clean and welcoming inside and well equipped. Good location to beach access and restaurants. Comfortable bed. Would have enjoyed patio furniture as there was none to sit on on small patio. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020