A Shore Thing, situated right on the beach in Port Aransas, boasts direct gulf views from its spacious living area with stylish wooden floors and coastal-inspired decor. Find your perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment with a wraparound deck overlooking the surf, an outdoor shower, a barbecue grill, cable TV and complimentary WiFi.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8140 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate
Shore Thing
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The ultimate location for beach lovers! A Shore Thing has been completely remodeled, is set right on the beach, and boasts direct gulf views. Steps from your door, you can take a splash in the water and dig your toes into powder-soft sand. A large living, dining and kitchen area offers a fabulous entertaining space. While outdoors, a wraparound deck overlooking the surf is perfect for sundowners before dinner. Find the best of Port Aransas on your doorstep - the house is just a short drive from shops, restaurants, golf courses, fishing, nature trails, and in-town activities.
The spacious living area offers direct gulf views, with stylish wooden floors and coastal-inspired decor throughout. Gaze across the waves from the comfy sectional or two matching armchairs. In the evenings, host a movie night on the 55-inch TV. The large and open kitchen makes it easy for the chef to cook and chat with your group. Dish up meals at a wooden dining table. Extra perks include complimentary WiFi, cable TV, and a washer/dryer.
Prepared to be wowed by the gulf-front views from your wraparound deck. There’s seating for seven to relax in the sun and watch the rolling surf. After hitting the beach, rinse off at the convenient outdoor shower. Then sizzle seafood and veggies on the barbecue grill.
This unbeatable beachfront setting is just 65 steps from a golden strip of sand and the Gulf of Mexico. Spend the lazy days sprawled beside the waves and enjoying lazy coastal strolls. The house is just a few minutes’ drive to local shops, restaurants, golf courses, and in-town activities. While just 2.5 miles away, nature lovers can spot abundant wildlife, including alligators, fish, and an incredible array of birdlife at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center.
**Due to the location of our rentals, you may encounter situations with wildlife/pests. Please be aware of your surroundings, take caution while driving at night, and supervise your children at all times while outdoors. In addition, all properties do utilize pest control maintenance on a regular basis BUT this does not guarantee pests or bugs will not be visible.
THINGS TO KNOW Take advantage of low monthly winter rates. This home is on the beach. There will be sand in the driveway and around the home. While not required, we recommend 4 wheel drive.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Security camera details: Ring Camera located on the front of the home with views of the driveway.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding 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 (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)
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
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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, a first aid kit, 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 on the beach. Port Aransas Beach and Nature Preserves reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. Visit our Port Aransas travel guide
Is A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate 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 A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate located?
Nestled on the beach, this Port Aransas vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and IB Magee Beach Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate 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.
The house is perfectly situated next to the beach. Check-in was seamless and the property was clean and well stocked. Lots of towels and toiletries provided!
Frida C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Parry B.
Dec 25, 2023
Great Stay
The location of the house can't be beat! You are on the beach and in the water in no time. Definitely will chose this location again if available.
Wonderful stay! Second time visiting this beach house. We did need to purchase dishwasher detergent as none was available in the house.
Sheila W.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Max L.
Apr 5, 2024
Cool place to stay with a direct line to the beach
We had a great time at this house. The beach was steps away, there was a lot of great light and amenities. Perfect for a change of pace and a real beach experience. Would definitely book again.
Love this house! Love Port A! Annual business fishing trip. TriVAN Roofing Team Appreciation Trip! We unwind, bond & enjoy the beach & fish. This house is the perfect embrace!!!
Thank you!
The house is wonderful. Very well decorated. Location is the best. I would recommend bringing your own coffee. Keurig is provided. No coffee.
Mary Jane S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Yvette K.
Oct 7, 2023
Great House and Location
A Shore Thing was a wonderful home that we rented for our vacation. The location cannot be beat. I was a little freaked out about driving on the beach to get to the home. The stairs are a little narrow. To enter the home takes some wiggling of the door. I believe this is because the lock is not aligned. Hard to lock as well. Home is very clean and very well kept. Very spacious and very comfortable. Could use some taller chairs to see over balcony. Would definitely rent again.
We really enjoyed our stay and the location is hard to beat! We came to Port Aransas for Spring Break with our 4 young kids and had a great time! The house is literally situated ON the beach, so the fact that we could just walk outside and be on the ocean was wonderful. The house does come with a variety of amenities, including a regular drip coffee machine, a Keurig, a blender, and a toaster (I didn’t see these things listed on the site and was wondering about them). The only downside was the kitchen amenities, particularly the microwave, stovetop, and oven, as well as the dryer. They’re all pretty outdated. The washer was new, but we had to put the dryer on a 60-minute cycle twice on high heat for each load to get it to dry all the way. Additionally, the hot water tank must be on the smaller side because it seemed to run out when we all took showers at the same time. Other than that, our stay was great and we’ll definitely return for another trip!
Michael & Kristen O.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Kristin C.
Dec 1, 2023
The only good thing is the view
Unfortunately, this house was one issue after another. First, there are two beds and a bunk bed room-one bed was so bad we couldn’t sleep on it the rest of our stay and instead slept in the bunk beds. Second, go to get dishes ready to make Thanksgiving dinner and the dishwasher is COVERED in black mold! Covered!!! Third, the refrigerator was leaking on the inside so it got into some of our leftovers :(
And finally, it was cold and wet outside - low 50s. But they locked the thermostat so we couldn’t get as warm as we wanted (2 little kids).
They did try to install the dishwasher during our last 24 hours of our stay, but who would want someone doing that while they are in a vacation home???
The maintenance man was very kind-the door was very tricky and he came out to help fix.
Again, you are paying for the view, and the view was incredible.
Kristin C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gregory M.
Jul 30, 2025
FANTASTIC PLACE!!
Location, privacy & great house.
Gregory M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Janet E.
Jan 2, 2023
Great ocean views and on the beach!
Nice home for families to enjoy the views & walks on the beach.
This was our first time staying at this beach house; and we were very pleased! The view is amazing. The interior was very nice and clean, & more spacious than we expected. The side door could use a tad bit of work, but other than that, we had zero complaints! The prices were very good. We will definitely be back. This is our new favorite place.
My business partner and I stayed for 2 nights for a fishing trip. Excellent location. Open and spacious with a great deck for relaxing and watching the beach. Clean with comfortable beds. The grill is useless due to corrosion. We would definitely bring our wives back and book this place again.
Ryan K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kaye Y.
Jun 1, 2024
Property with a gorgeous view
Location was great, access to beach extremely easy. The house easily accommodated all six of us. We had a great time and hope to come back again next year
Kaye Y.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ronald C.
Sep 1, 2024
Perfect Location
If you want a place right on the beach, this is it. You literally have to drive down the beach to get to the house.
Great location! We would definately come back! The place has a great location. We recommend renting a golf cart to get around, it will save your car from sand and sun...and it is fun to cruise the beach!
Jo A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Craddock K.
Jul 7, 2023
The best yet!
We had such a blast this beach trip. The house being right on the shore made it perfect for going back and forth from the water for our whole family!! Highly recommend!