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Escape to Casa Del Mar, a beach house that offers island-style accommodations with over 2,000 sq ft of living space. Overlooking the beautiful Las Palmeras community pool, this three-bedroom home features a private golf cart for exploring and an extraordinary interior equipped with games like ping-pong and foosball.

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9.2 out of 10
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8182 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Old Town Retreat | Walk to Everything!

  • CASA DEL MAR | WALK TO SHOPS + NIGHTLIFE + GAME GARAGE

    Welcome to Casa Del Mar, your home base for experiencing the very best of Port Aransas. Located in the heart of Old Town, this coastal retreat puts you within walking distance of local restaurants, shopping, live music, bars, coffee shops, and all the island favorites that make Port A so special. Leave the car parked and explore the island like a local. Old Town is one of the most sought-after areas of Port Aransas because of its easy access to dining, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment.

    The oversized air-conditioned game garage is designed for friendly competition and unforgettable family nights, featuring ping pong, foosball, darts, a TV, comfortable lounge seating, and plenty of space to gather after a day at the beach. Whether you're watching the game, hosting a tournament, or letting the kids hang out while the adults relax upstairs, this space quickly becomes everyone's favorite part of the house.

    Upstairs, you'll find bright coastal living spaces overlooking the beautiful Las Palmeras community pool. Start your mornings with coffee on the balcony, spend the afternoon lounging poolside, then hop in the included golf cart and head out for dinner, drinks, shopping, or a sunset cruise around town.

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING
    • A signed Property Management Rental Agreement Contract is mandatory upon booking.
    • A copy of your driver's license is required to receive check-in instructions.
    • Contracting guests of Port A Beach House Company must be 25 years of age or older.

    Why Guests Love Casa Del Mar
    •5-minute walk to Restaurants, Shops & Nightlife
    •Massive Air-Conditioned Game Garage
    •Ping Pong, Foosball, Darts & TV Lounge
    •Overlooks the Las Palmeras Community Pool
    •Spacious Layout for Families & Groups
    •Located in the Heart of Old Town Port Aransas
    •Quick Golf Cart Ride to the Beach

    The Experience
    Spend your mornings grabbing coffee downtown, your afternoons at the beach or pool, and your evenings challenging friends to ping pong tournaments before heading out for dinner and live music. Casa Del Mar isn't just a place to stay—it's the perfect home base for enjoying everything Port Aransas has to offer.

    WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
    •Huge game garage = built-in entertainment
    •Community pool views right from the home
    •Spacious layout across multiple levels
    •Close to restaurants, shops, and beach access
    •Perfect for families and group getaways

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 8)
    •Master bedroom: Queen bed (3rd floor)
    •Bedroom 2: Queen bed (3rd floor)
    •Bedroom 3: Two twin-over-full bunk beds (2nd floor)
    •3 full bathrooms

    KITCHEN + DINING
    •Fully equipped kitchen with essentials
    •Dining table for 6
    •Breakfast bar for 3
    •Keurig + standard coffee maker
    •Blender + wine bar

    OUTDOOR LIVING
    •Balcony with seating
    •Patio hangout space
    •Charcoal grill for cookouts
    •Outdoor shower

    BEACH GEAR CREDIT INCLUDED
    •Stays of 3–21 nights include beach gear credit
    •Choose bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and more
    •Delivered straight to your rental (small fee may apply)

    LOCATION NOTE
    •Not within walking distance to the beach
    •Approx. 25+ minute walk or quick drive/golf cart ride

    GOOD TO KNOW
    •Check-in target: 4 PM (not guaranteed)
    •Not pet friendly
    •Construction may be happening nearby
    •Cable/WiFi provided as a convenience (outages may occur)
    •Monthly pest control, but island conditions may include mosquitoes
    •WiFi not suitable for remote work

    CLEANING & CARE
    •Professionally cleaned to CDC standards
    •Towels provided for maximum occupancy
    •Inspected prior to arrival

    STARTER AMENITIES
    •Hand/bath soap
    •Toilet paper (1 per bathroom)
    •Paper towels
    •Dishwasher pods
    •Trash bags
    •Makeup wipes

    WHAT TO BRING
    •Beach/pool towels
    •Sunscreen
    •Shampoo & conditioner
    •Beach gear (chairs, toys, umbrella)
    •Food, drinks, coffee, etc.

    Max occupancy is 8 and regulated by City ordinance. STR #371718

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bodyboard
  • Foosball table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,956 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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Port Aransas travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Roberts Point Park
    Roberts Point Park
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier in Port Aransas, Texas
    Horace Caldwell Pier
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The waves large and small continue to lap on shore of the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico in Port Aransas.  Beach goers enjoy the sun, surf, birds, sea shells, sea turtles, and fishing.
    Port Aransas Beach
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port Aransas Birding Center
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • San Juan Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Fins Grill & Icehouse
    10 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    9 min walk
  • Virginia's on the Bay
    11 min walk
  • Castaway’s Seafood & Grill
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Town Retreat | Walk to Everything! 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 Old Town Retreat | Walk to Everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Town Retreat | Walk to Everything!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Town Retreat | Walk to Everything! located?

This family-friendly Port Aransas vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Port Aransas Museum and Port Aransas Beach. Nature Preserves and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Old Town Retreat | Walk to Everything! Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Family vacation

Amazing location, golf cart was a blast and so handy, house was beautiful and comfortable. Great pool as well. We would definitely stay again. Close to the beach also!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Excellent Trip

We had a wonderful time and the townhouse was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Short family trip

House had everything that we needed. We enjoyed the game room, the pool and being able to go everywhere in golf cart.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

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

Great

Everything was as described, no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc A.

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

Nice Property

The property was just as it said it would be and we enjoyed our stay! The golf cart was great and the location was good for getting around. There were some really loud people who stayed in the complex and outdoor rules were not enforced. We had to speak with them directly regarding the pool and noise levels. Overall very pleased and would return to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viviana O.

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

10 out of 10 ⭐️

More than what I expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

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

Perfect vacation with family and friends

This home was a wonderful place to stay in Port Aransas! Communication was great from the very beginning. Home was clean with all the amenities you could need, beds were comfortable, the converted garage/game room was AWESOME. They had so much beach stuff, from a canopy to beach toys, and boogie boards so it was perfect for our young kids. The community pool is just outside the back door, so it was perfect after a long day at the beach. The golf cart was also a huge plus- it fit our whole family and was in perfect condition. Couldn't think of anything we would change- I would absolutely recommend this home and location to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Bare bones

The property was clean. It is run by a management company. We chose the property because it came with a golf cart. Unfortunately the first day we took it to the beach, the police told us the registration was expired. 😩 We found out after paying for the condo it is completely unfurnished when it comes to
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Perfect family home

These house was terrific. It was clean and spacious and had everything we needed. EXCEPT for dishwasher detergent, basic cleaning supplies (spray to wipe counter and stove top). Yes, it was recommended in the listing to bring your own dish soap for longer stays, but I would have expected sufficient quantities to be provided to allow you to run the dishwasher once each day during your stay. There was also zero extra toilet paper provided. 7 people (including 2 toddlers) for 6 days = one roll per bathroom not being enough. I understand that extra supplies can disappear, however, for the price point of this house, I wouldn’t have expected to have to run to IGA for tp. That said, everything else was lovely and we would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane S.

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

First Day

So we got there everything was clean seemed perfect but, we all ran out to the beach came back We were locked out the battery went dead to unlock door. We called they came an hour later, Outside with mosquitoes while waiting and wet with sand all over body. Finally we got in they had to leave because they brought the wrong batteries . We realized we had no water in the house. They had to call plumber and they had no idea when they would show up Our nightmares started started at 8 o'clock PM we had water until 12am our first day Was a nightmare.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci O.

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

Amazing house, amazing management company

I recently stayed here with my 12 year old son and 2 of his friends. The house is immaculate, spacious, beautifully decorated and has all the amenities one could need. The location is great, and the golf cart was so nice. We never had to drive anywhere, all of the shops, restaurants, and beaches were a 5 min or less golf cart ride away. We have been vacationing at Port A for the past 4 years and have had lots of trouble with other properties and their management companies. This was such a nice change. When we first arrived, we realized the water wasn't running. We called the management company and Brian, the maintenance guru, showed up in 10 minutes and addressed the water immediately (it was just a button that needed to be switched due to an electronic pressure monitoring system). A few days later, we realized someone had taken our trash bins. We called the management property and Brian called me back right away (it was 10:30pm) and there were new trash cans the next morning and he even took our trash out for us. It was such a breathe of fresh air to have someone address our issues in a timely manner....and they were all so lovely to deal with. I can't wait to book my next stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janna W.

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

Best Port A house we’ve stayed in

It’s updated, clean, with a great garage game room, plenty of space and an awesome golf cart. The kitchen is really well stocked if you like to cook. It’s super close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

House

The house was really nice. It didn't have enough trash bags for the bathrooms and kitchen on hand. We had to buy our own. Basically, that was main concern. Plus, they didn't pickup our trash bins in a timely manner. Our trash overflowed in the bins. I called our coordinator and she sent out 2 bins that Thursday, so that helped a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021