This is 2nd floor unit has modern décor throughout with a crisp, clean color pallet. The full kitchen has granite counter tops, ample lighting and white appliances including a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot etc. The kitchen is also fully equipped with any necessary cook ware for your culinary needs. Just off of the kitchen is a dining table with seating for 4. It can also be used for a fun game of cards. The open, airy living space has plenty of seating for relaxing or entertaining with a tufted tan couch, 2 matching accent chairs with ottomans and a wall mounted TV. Just off of the living area is a private balcony with outdoor seating. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine in the ocean breeze with a view of the Gulf. Back inside, the large bedroom has 2 Full beds, a nightstand, wall mounted TV, closet and chest for your beach attire. The full bath has a tub/shower for accommodating all guests. Located near downtown Port Aransas, the golf course, shopping, beach access and restaurants. Amenities include: TV, wireless internet, access to Charcoal BBQ pits and picnic areas, laundry facilities, 2 Boardwalks to the Beach, 2 Shared Community Pools.
Things to Know: Please bring coffee and filters. Laundry detergent not provided.
Island Retreat Amenity Access and Important Information:
2 - Large Swimming Pools – Hours: 9 am – 10 pm 2 - Boardwalks to the Beach w/ rinsing station Basketball Court Tennis and Pickleball 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 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
STR # 248313
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
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
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
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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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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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 on the beach. Palmilla Beach Golf Club and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Port Aransas Beach and Nature Preserves. 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
Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach, Gulf Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach, Gulf Views 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 Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach, Gulf Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach, Gulf Views?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach, Gulf Views located?
Situated on the beach, 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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We loved this condo, and the management was outstanding at responding to our needs right away! Loved the gorgeous view of the ocean from the back patio! The only thing I can recommend is that they replace the area rug in the den. It was quite run down and all along one side it was very damp. Also the bottom shelf of the fridge falls completely out when you open it. Other than those things, we loved it and hope to return some day! Thank you!
My wife and I have come down to Port Aransas the last few years for our birthdays.
Stayed here for the first time and it was amazing. Check in was super easy and the condo had everything you would expect. It was super clean and well attended. Hopefully we can stay here again next year.
Our stay was perfect! Great location (especially for Sandfest)! The property was beautifully decorated and homey. Beds were comfy. Necessities were provided. We had no hot water and it was fixed almost immediately! Would most definitely stay again.
Nicole D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Amanda C.
19 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view
The condo was very nice. They only issue I had was that the TV didn't work. Other than that it was a walking distance from the beach
We have stayed many times at Island Retreat over the years and this unit is one of the best. Nice second floor balcony with view of the ocean and directly adjacent to the footpath and boardwalk through the dunes. This unit is updated nicely and clean. Overall a very positive stay and I would recommend this as a nice 1-bedroom for two people. There are two double beds but I think 4-people might be a bit crowded, especially with only 1 bathroom. I would recommend that the owner replace the coffee table with something that you could place coffee or a drink on. There is a 'wagon wheel' that was formerly a table, but the glass is missing so it is not usable. The balcony is nice with two rocking chairs and separate side chairs. One final comment - if you're someone who highly values a good WiFi connection, note that for some reason I couldn't hold a good signal for more than about 30 minutes. If I reset the router I could get it back, but it is spotty and slow. Verizon service varied from 1 to 3 bars. Overall, connectivity is not that great. But I shouldn't have been trying to work anyway :-)
David S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christine S.
1 August 2022
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in
Poor comfort
There was a lot wrong with our stay. Starting with me having to call the property manager about check in details. As soon as we got there the maids had left dirty rags in the shower, door knob falling off to bathroom, and windows to outside were hard to see out of. One of the beds had bugs in it, the furniture is extremely uncomfortable,
and the bedroom TV didn’t work at all. I understand it’s vacation, but when you like to watch tv before bed it’s annoying. The living room rug feels like you’re walking on gravel, it’s dirty and gross to walk on and lastly, the coffee table was missing the glass piece, so you could t set anything on the table.
It just wasn’t the easy going comfortable stay we had in mind. Yes, the view is incredible, and you’re seconds away from the beach, but if you’re looking for comfort to get away with your loved one, this isn’t it.
This is right next to the beach access, which is nice. Your balcony will be right above where everyone will walk by because of this. It has a decent enough view of the ocean from the balcony, but since it's the second floor and there are high dunes, you cannot see the beach directly, it's just straight out to the ocean.
It was nice to have a little kitchen area, because the food at Port A is sup par. You will want to bring your own food. (They actually had nice picnic areas and a pool out back if you don't want to cook inside.)
Overall the space is great for 2-4 people, and I do think it was good value for the money. If you are looking for a quick getaway, and this is in your price range, I would say it's worth it.
The couch cushions, the shower curtain and the carpet in the bedroom could be replaced and instantly make the place feel more clean. (Not the end of the world, I'm on the more picky end of cleanliness. It's a beach condo after all.)
We had a nice time staying here! It was clean, linens fresh, and within walking distance to the beach. The unit is close to the walking path to get to the beach and is easily accessible with a wagon.
nice decor great access to beach walk. Not sure if the beds were worn out or meant to be soft. Area rug in living area was beyond needing to be cleaned or changed out. Couch was worn out . Best seats in the "house" were the rocking chairs & dinette chairs