Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach

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Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10111.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry
Outdoor space
Pool

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Port Aransas, TX

Holiday Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Palmilla Beach Golf Club
‪4 min drive‬
Port Aransas Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

IR155: 3BR / 2BA / 10 Guests / 2 Shared Community Pools /2 Boardwalks / Shared Charcoal Grills / No Pets Allowed/ Golf Cart Accessible / Parking Passes for 3 Vehicles Only

Enjoy your stay at this first-floor condo situated by the beach with a coastal theme throughout. The entrance to the property is by the kitchen. This modern area has spacious granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, etc. The kitchen is also fully equipped with any necessary cookware for your culinary needs. There are 3 barstools to sit and taste while the cook is prepping the day's meal. The adjacent dining table has seating for 5. The open living area has a couch, two chairs, ottomans and a wall-mount TV with cable and WIFI. Sip your morning coffee on the private patio in the ocean breeze which faces the dunes. The first bedroom (BR1) has 2 Full beds, TV, nightstand and an ensuite bathroom which has a tub/shower. It is separated from the vanity area. The second bedroom (BR2) has 2 Full beds. The third bedroom has 2 Twin beds. These two bedrooms share a full bath located in the hall with a tub/shower. This condo is 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:
BR1- 2 Full Beds
BR2- 2 Full Beds
BR3- 2 Twin Beds
Please bring coffee and filters.

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. Parking passes for 3 Vehicles only (Third vehicle needs to park across from the building along the curb.)
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 # 248323

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Owner/Property Manager

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Affirm Payments Are Not Accepted.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Port Aransas

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

Holiday Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mustang Island Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
IB Magee Beach Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Port Aransas Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk
‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬5 min drive
‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Megan B.

21 Mar 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cockroach

We saw a huge cockroach in our room. I’m still sketched out by it! We won’t be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

15 Oct 2023

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

Great stay

Place was roomy, clean, comfortable. It was a great place to stay for our weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steve H.

31 Dec 2024

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

Trip from NE

We really enjoyed the condominium/townhouse. Place was clean and close to to the beach. We didn't have an issue with the disposal, which backed up our kitchen sink the final day. We did not call maintenance because we were leaving in the morning. Overall, great stay, nice accommodations.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

30 Aug 2024

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

Girls yearly vacay

It was perfect, the only unit that had 2 beds per room, perfect for our group of 6. Close to the beach and a very nice pool. Everyone was friendly and we hated to leave, we will be back next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Giovanna E.

31 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

We loved this place, it was very spacious with plenty of room and very easy walk to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

6 July 2023

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

Beach birthday celebration

We had a great stay. The property was well maintained and everything in the condo was clean and comfortable. Beach access was great and the pool was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Donna S.

30 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Everything we needed for fun family beach trip

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Apr 2023

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

Beachside for Sandfest

We enjoyed the space and it's location.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie C.

20 Sept 2023

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

Excellent experience

First vacation with my brother and daughter as adults. We had a wonderful time felt like home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karlen K.

4 Mar 2024

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

Nice

Comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

26 June 2024

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

Impressed

Comfortable. Decor wasso great, wanted to take home. Lol

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Jo B.

2 Nov 2023

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

Bridge playing friends

Condo clean and comfortable but bathrooms could use some updating. Overall we enjoyed ourselves and would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

14 July 2022

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

Love it!

Wonderful!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

5 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful Sunrise

Upstairs neighbor kept moving furniture. Good location to beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Robyn G.

25 Nov 2023

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

Great Thanksgiving weekend

We loved being by the water and the nice, long walks on the beach. Beds were comfy, kitchen, well appointed, but the carpeting is tremendously old and needs a major facelift. It’s quite dated overall.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinah Jane G.

10 Oct 2024

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

Great location, great unit!

This was our 2nd time to stay at Island Retreat. Location is great, whether you want to walk the boardwalk to the beach or drive your beach cart to a beach entrance. This 3/2 unit was nice & clean. Plenty of room for the 3 of us ladies in our 60's. We were comfortable & had everything we needed. This was our 4th trip to Port A & we experienced 3 firsts on this trip...sand fleas on the beach, mosquitoes, & coyotes! Never seen a coyote in Port A before, but saw 12 in one day! And they do walk thru the grassy area on the beach side of the building, as well as near & on the boardwalk, so be careful at night. I even saw one of the larger wolf/coyote hybrids, walking about 15 ft from me as I stood at our patio railing. Also saw a pair of coyotes in the street/parking area as we backed out one evening. But overall I recommend this unit & we would stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda N.

15 May 2024

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

Fun long weekend that ended too soon

Pros: Property clean and inviting with plenty of l seating for a large group Plenty of pots/pans for cooking Lots of beds so everyone could spread out Outdoor amenities had been updated since we last stayed at IR and the nearest boardwalk was redone A/C was cold and worked great! Cons: The kitchen/dining area is super dark making it hard to see to cook. Silverware was sparse - only a few forks/small spoons so we had to wash constantly. IR is the only place we've stayed in PortA over the past 15 years that has a huge mosquito problem. They are everywhere around the building and outdoor areas.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Megan G.

6 Aug 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location but not well kept.

Short walk to the beach and easy to get to. While we did have good communication with the property manager, the place it self was not clean. The tubs looked like they were just simply sprayed down and not actually cleaned. The toilet seat had dried pee on it and my BIL said he woke up with a roach crawling on his head. I emailed them to let them know the door knob was very loose in one of the bathrooms b/c I didn’t want them to think we broke it. They responded very quickly and said someone would come out to fix it but no one ever came. We’ve stayed in another unit at this same place that was much better kept and cleaned!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Oct 2023

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

Girls trip 2023

There’s more pots, pans, bakeware, utensils, and small appliances than my house !! Plenty of nice big towels and soaps etc. TV in every room ! Lots of pillows. Didn’t take forever to get hot water in the shower/kitchen like some places we’ve been to. Near the boardwalk to the beach. Literally across from the pool which was very nice. While you can’t see the water from the back porch patio, there’s a nice green area between the patio fence and the dunes so is very relaxing to sit outside, listen to the water and still feel “beachy.” Beach gear delivered in condo. Chairs and umbrellas sturdy and not flimsy for being “free” with our beach gear credit. Definitely will come back next year with my daughter and her four kids. Will have plenty of room for all. 😎🏖️

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jake B.

25 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Y.

13 July 2021

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

Great weekend place!

This was a great condo for our family's weekend trip to the coast! The condo was neat and definitely smelled clean! Plenty of towels and pillows! Only concern was that the fridge was full of the previous guest's left over groceries so we did have to empty it and dump garbage our 1st night there. The beach was a 2 minute walk over a private boardwalk (closer than i expected! ) and the beach was not too crowded. There was no coffee maker but thankfully housekeeping responded with a greatly appreciated pot for us for us for the next day! We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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10/10 Excellent

21 Oct 2020

Islsnd Retreat #155

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 absolutely loved this condo!! It has all the comforts of home, the decor is great , and the location is THE BEST!! The walkway to the beach made it very convenient for family members to come and go whenever they wanted to! I would highly recommend this condo and we will certainly book it again!!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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