Condo

Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach

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A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a blue accent wall.
A sign for Island Retreat, a beachfront condominium complex, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a television, and a window with a view of palm trees.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by green lawns and buildings with multiple stories.
A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Holiday Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is on the beach. Port Aransas Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center 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, kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 30 min drive - 34.8 km
  • 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
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$933, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Holiday Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The building looks dated from the outside but niceely remodled from the inside. Excellent location with a five minute boardwalk to the beach. This swimming pool was a nice refresher after a day in the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review — we're delighted you enjoyed your stay! We love that the freshly remodeled interior won you over, and that the prime location, with its quick five-minute walk to the beach, made it so easy to soak up the sand and sea. There's nothing quite like a refreshing dip in the pool after a day in the ocean, and we're thrilled it was the perfect way to cool off and recharge. It would be a joy to welcome you back anytime — your next escape is sure to be just as memorable! -Life in Paradise Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay. The unit was perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that our unit was perfect for your family. Your words uplift and inspire our team to continue providing exceptional stays for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back and being a part of more memorable moments with your loved ones. Warm regards, Life in Paradise Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool closest to us was not open but itnwas cool, windy and rainy anyway. Plenty of room in tbe condo. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and found plenty of room in the condo. While it’s unfortunate the closest pool wasn’t open, it sounds like the weather made it less of an issue—and we’re happy the second pool was available for you to enjoy. We’d love to host you again in the future! -Life in Paradise Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean & Spacious

Very spacious & clean Condo! Love that this Condo is remodeled & updated!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2024
Hello there, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! 🌟 We are absolutely thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the spaciousness and cleanliness of the condo. It is our joy to provide a cozy retreat that not only meets your expectations but exceeds them with modern elegance and comfort. Your kind words truly inspire and motivate us to continue creating spaces that our guests love. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another uplifting stay at our thoughtfully remodeled haven. 🏡✨ -Life in Paradise Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Twelve in one room

Twelve family members gathered in the living space. It was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Port A yearly family trip

This was our second time staying at Island Retreat- first in this unit. We enjoyed the location of the unit and space. Could use another small couch or a few chairs in living room. Plenty of bars stools but not comfortable to gather in living room. We brought a few beach chairs in. I did read in a few reviews that the porch gate was broken and it was for our stay, too. I called maintenance Friday after noticing shared bathroom shower was broken. He came, took the broken piece and we never heard back from him so had one shower for 6 adults. Ceiling fans definitely need dusting and we found foil in the oven covered with crumbs. We did enjoy our time with family, loved the pool and beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback on the property and are so sorry you had these issues. Please feel free to check out some of our other properties for your next visit. Thanks for staying at Life in Paradise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FANTASTIC place to stay!!

There were 2 very small issues that were absolutely not taken into consideration of the overall survey..there was a strange sock under 1 bed and the lint in the laundry dryer was EXTREMELY full..huge fire hazard!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and will mention these 2 things to housekeeping. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location for the SandFest!! The property was walking distance from the beach. The only bad thing was the patio gate was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

We stayed at the property for a long weekend trip, and had a great experience! There were some issues with the check in process but the on-site office personnel were super helpful and quickly resolved the issue. It is about a 10 minute walk from the unit to the beach, which is really nice, but quite steep at spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Hello Codie, We just wanted to thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear you were happy and when problems arose, we took care of them in a quick and timely manner and made it 100% better for the duration of your stay! We hope to SEA you Next Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick weekend trip

Came down to move daughter home and decided to stay on island and get some beach days and seafood
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2022
Thank you for the review! Come back and see us anytime
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Simple, clean and Updated

Island Retreat mgmt was very accommodating for our check-in. I realize mgmt can't make a practice of this but they assisted an earlier check-in for my elderly parents who stayed in a condo next to ours. The inside of this suite was inconsistent with the appearance of the exterior which is more dated (circa 1970's construction). Modern stainless appliances, new cabinets, blinds and furniture made this a more comfortable stay and noticeably nicer than some of the neighboring suites. The pool a stones throw from the porch. Direct view towards the beach dunes. Only minor setbacks was there was no dining table for our family to eat at and the mattresses are unusually firm. However, there's a large granite countertop with 4 barstools to help with dining and if you are active at the beach like you should be you'll still sleep okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fit our needs perfectly

the size fit our needs access to pool perfect mostly was awesome however, a dust pan to go with the broom would have been helpful, we had to get more towels brought over in the beginning not equipped for the 3 nights and 7 people. a couple more items like a griddle to make pancakes instead of one small skillet--gate worked but very unsafe for kids going in and out, tie wraps holding it in place. BUT mostly was awesome and a consideration for next summer, property very nice very clean well kept and pool area great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rain

We had fun even though we couldn’t go to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home

It had everything we needed. It was clean and the location was easy to access everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Early May-Perfect Time for the Beach!

This property was perfect for our long weekend! We were 2 couples and 2 little ones and we had plenty of room leftover! Everything in this condo was brand new (Except the patio gate, which looked like it was in the process of being replaced.). Perfect 1st floor location with a big grassy yard right off the patio and SO close to the beach! We will definitely book this property again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2021
Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return to the island.
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