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Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach

  • IR10:Studio Efficiency, 1BA, 4 Guests, 2 Shared Pools, Shared Charcoal Grills, 2 Boardwalks, No Pets Allowed, Golf Cart Accessible, Golf carts will have to be parked in the golf cart parking area no exceptions, Parking Passes for 1 Vehicle Only

    This second-floor studio is ready to accommodate 4 people just across from the pool and recreation areas. This is a great affordable option to stay on the Gulf and enjoy the beach and water just over the walkways which cross the rolling dunes. The kitchen has a stove, microwave, coffee maker, dishes, pots, pans and utensils needed for basic meal preparation(*No dishwasher*). It's updated with granite counters and fresh white cabinets. For your convenience, the cabinets are open so you don't have to search for anything, it's all within reach. The dining area has a round table with four chairs available. Enjoy playing cards or your favorite board game next to the large bay window, or a leisurely meal together. Nearby, an overstuffed love seat and coffee table await you. From there you can watch the flat-screen TV or lounge with the comfy pillows. Wicker furniture brings the beach vibe inside and fresh gray floor tiles keep the room fresh no matter the weather. Sleep well after a day enjoying the surf and sun in two queen-sized beds with calming seashell bedspreads. You can also watch TV in bed. The full bathroom separates the sink from the stool and shower, so two people can get ready at once. Extra counter space by the bathroom sink keeps your things conveniently within reach. The space is bright and fresh with granite counters and chrome fixtures. Located near downtown Port Aransas, you have easy access to the golf course, shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

    Things to know:
    2 Queen size beds
    Please bring k-cups, coffee and filters.

    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 # 248212

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

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 ocean

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 396 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 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 Port Aransas Birding Center. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Port Aransas travel guide
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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
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A coastal town with residential areas, a highway, and a beach.
    Mustang Island Beach
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to the ocean with waves crashing in the background.
    Port Aransas Beach
    4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a bench overlooking the ocean at sunset.
    Whitecap Beach
    30 min drive - 34.8 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with waves crashing against it.
    North Padre Island Beach
    31 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    3 min drive
  • Port A Pizzeria
    3 min drive
  • Bier Haus
    3 min drive
  • Fins Grill & Icehouse
    5 min drive
  • Sip Yard
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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 on the beach, this condo building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value and centrally located. Great for the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Aransas stay

We have stayed in several units here this summer and have always been pleased. The staff has been friendly, the units have provided just what we need for a place to stay while there playing on the beach and fishing. The facility is pretty large, has a nice pool and basketball court with plenty of room and you can walk right out on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short trip.

Great stay! We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beachfront property

The complex is so clean and quiet. Wife and I always enjoy our stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool condo short walk to the beach

Nice clean unit with full kitchen, check in process was very easy, will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

The condo was perfect for two people, but would be equally fine for four. Location is close to the beach, restaurants, IGA, and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

My 2 kids and I had a great time in Port A. This condo was perfect for the 3 of us. It was spacious and the location of the unit to the pool and beach was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach, great grill options

This was our second time staying at this property. We had a blast going to the beach in the mornings and hanging by the pool and grilling in the evening. Plenty of grills even though it was Memorial Weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun beach trip!

This little efficiency was perfect for our family of 4. Much like a hotel room, but with a small kitchen and utensils. We had no issues at all. Close to the beach, clean, safe area. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

could have been better

Con's Needed paint work patched walls, couch Needed cleaning, stove burners weren't level when cooking .Pro's comfortable beds,cool ac , cold fridge, nice area,clean pool, close to beach, close to shopping,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Stayed in the older section. Our condo interior needs some TLC. A patch in the sheet rock needed painting. Broken glass top on the bedside table. Shower plumbing was not secure. Also could not work the cable, no instructions. Had Wi-Fi easily enough. But it was clean. Pool was great to jump in after day at the beach. I would stay again, maybe not the same unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
When I go to the beach I do not seek out, "posh," lodging but I do want it to be safe, easy to access, relatively clean, easy to check in and out of and pleasant. We started as a group of three ladies for a girl's beach trip and grew to four, and we all had room and there were enough towels, wow! I would bring your own fuzzy blanket. Believe me, you will want it because the bedding is not plush. The pool is fantastic. The grounds well kept with plenty to do on them including out door dining. I will most likely stay here again unless a better option is available for a lesser price. I find it a good alternative to a near by beach lodge that charges almost the same amount, for less accommodations BESIDES a short and easy walk to the beach. You are still close enough to access that lodge's restaurant and bar when ever you wish to so breakfast is just nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
I hate leaving a negative review but unfortunately it was not a pleasant stay. We got in late and check in was smooth but when we arrived the place smelt like it went through water damage and smelt like moth balls. It was over 80 degrees in the unit which we thought caused the smell. It never dissipated. Woke up in the morning realizing there was blood on the wall and my friend noticed blood on the side of the sheets…. So left me thinking, they may have never been changed. There were baby roaches coming through the shower drain so it just added to the rest of it. Only positive, the location is convenient to the beach but you definitely get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Port A Weekend

We enjoyed our stay. The condo was the perfect size for a weekend trip. The beds were comfy and the kitchen was well equipped. The only issue we had was a lack of hot water. But I would not hesitate to book this condo again because it was in a good location and worked well for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This property was perfect for my family of 4. It was a short walk to the beach with a great pathway. The property was clean and taken care of. The condo was clean and very comfy for my family. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
5 minute walk to the beach is the best part. Plenty of space on property. Clean and quiet condo right on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, great air conditioning; convenient location; beach access

Highly recommend this property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at this very clean and comfortable condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We loved the condo and the area. Super easy to get to the beach and pools. Beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

It was a super cute and enjoyable experience we had. We went to celebrate my birthday and had fun doing so. Location was perfect and the sun came out just enough for us to have a great time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021