Island Retreats Resort's private boardwalk leads you to the beach from this second-floor condo, perfect for a family. Enjoy great views of the shared pool and common area from your private balcony or relax in one of two large pools.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire condo
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 883 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 Beach
IR40: 2BR / 2BA / 8 Guests / 2 Shared Pools / 2 Boardwalks / No Pets Allowed / Golf Cart Accessible *Golf carts will have to be parked in the overflow parking area no exceptions* / Parking Passes for 2 Vehicles Only
Short walk to the beach through Island Retreats Resort Private boardwalk from this second-floor condo. Great unit for a family, complete with new flat screen TVs and appliances. TVs located in Living Room and Bedrooms. Kitchen is equipped to prepare meals for family and friends. Great views from outside private sitting area overlooking common area and shared pool. You can just relax on the balcony after a day at the beach or walk down to the large pool. Unit is equipped with Wi-Fi Laundry facilities on the premises that are open during the day and close at night.
Beds: BR1- Queen size bed BR2- 2- Full size beds Sleeper sofa in living room
Things to Know: Parking Passes for 2 Vehicles Only Strictly NO PETS allowed. Subject to fine and removal from property. Please bring coffee and filters Laundry detergent not provided.
Island Retreat Amenity Access and Important Information: 2 - Large Swimming Pools – Hours: 9am – 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 # 248242
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
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
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)
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 Nature Preserves, while Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights. 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 Pools, Boardwalk to Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to 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 Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach located?
Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Holiday Beach and 2 mi (3.3 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 Beach 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.
Location was great, amenities were great, and boardwalk to the beach was short and convenient. The property was well maintained and the pool was always clean. I highly recommend this condominium!
Great Place to stay! Great view of the pool. Great walk to the Beach.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Vladimir N.
Sep 9, 2017
Vacation rental
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:
We enjoy golf of Mexico . At night walk on the beach. Only bad thing that we had to leave 2 days before because of the shtorm. Hope everything and everyone survive and we will come next year
Vladimir N.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Juanita H.
Oct 18, 2020
Shocked by COVID Cleaning Fee
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 do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
For an older place it was pretty nice and close to the beach. Didn't realize the COVID cleaning fee would be so expensive - it was like $200.
Juanita H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy T.
Jul 6, 2020
HEAVEN ON EARTH
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 vacation rental was truly amazing! We’ve been coming to Port A for years and always make it a point to stay in different areas of town and this was the best spot yet! We loved the fact that it was tucked away from 11th street due to all the noise from golf carts and loud music. The inside of the condo was marvelous! Super clean, comfortable bedding and sitting areas, and the kids loved the most was the AC was “the bomb”. Tons of windows and great views of the pool and beach! Definitely have found our forever spot here in Port Aransas!!
Great condo, was impressed by the quality and cleanliness, and of course perfect location for a weekend beach stay. Very comfortable, quiet (off-season so that's expected), and well equipped. Very good communication from the property management that made the whole check in and check out process seamless and easy.
The condo was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located in respect to stores and attractions. Very nice pool and easy access to beach. We did have to deal with the WiFi being out for 2 days due to outdated/bad equipment, but overall we enjoyed our stay.
I will say overall we loved the condo and view of the pool and view of the oven, BUT I was NOT happy with being left with NO CLEANING supplies to clean with, I called and asked for a broom and was told someone would bring me a broom twice and towels to wash counters with and NEVER was. Was only left two trash bags for 5 days. That is my complaint with this property. I was unable to sweep and clean up beach sand with kids due to having NO SUPPLIES to clean with. I am a clean freak and hated it but it was out of my hands.
I was so happy with our choice to stay at this property. It may not have looked too exciting from the parking lot. But everything is new and nicely decorated. The back patio looks out over the common green space/pool area and you can even watch the sunrise, though it is always better to see on the beach.
Having a boardwalk available to get to the beach was so convenient
Everything in town is within a little over a mile. I would definitely stay here again.
The only negative was that satellite would not get a clear picture (but netflix did work in living room). We had never been to Port Aransas and were quite happy we chose to visit!
Sherri G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Houston , TX
Nov 26, 2020
A very enjoyable experience
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:
The rooms were really nice and clean, bright and beautiful. The kitchen was clean and functional with new appliances. The bed rooms are relaxing, my son even enjoyed taking a nap on the bay window seat. We had fun sitting and dining outside, at picnic area next to the pool. Beach was close by, easy to access for night fishing or early morning stroll.
This was a nice condo, seemed to have fresh paint, new rugs, and updated kitchen. The view of the pool and ocean was good. Patio chairs were new and pretty teal color. Free Netflix in living room. A/C ran well. The only negatives were broken towel racks in each bathroom, broken toilet paper holder in one bathroom, and not enough hooks/racks to hang things like towels/suits. We had a great stay!
Laura S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matthew D.
Jul 2, 2020
Great Time, and great room
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
The room was perfect for my family and I, plenty of space , the view from the balcony was amazing and just hearing those waves made it all worth it ! The only bad thing I can really say was some of the remotes didn’t have batteries that worked, and having a child that has autism not having internet connection was a bit of an issue but I loved the property and would rent again ! Staff during check in process was beyond helpful (Brenda) was polite, made my check in experience a good one for sure.
This was the perfect getaway for our family. Codo is clean, well stocked and very well maintained. The a/c works great! Easy checkin/out process. Definitely will be back. Wish the water pressure was better but other than that, perfect condo for my family.
Angie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
cassandra j.
Jun 10, 2017
Summer fun
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:
The grass was beautiful rooms were great plenty of towels the mosquitoes were bad but that's a nature thing everything was wonderful from the location to the people
cassandra j.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Erica G.
May 27, 2017
Nice rental, rude staff at Island Retreat
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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 do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Condo was in good shape and clean, other than finding some sand in one of the beds. Life in Paradise staff was very nice and helpful. There was rude staff at the condo site. For the most part, we loved Island Retreat, but now we are contemplating whether we should ever stay there again due to the rude staff.