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Pet Friendly, Ground Floor Condo, Shared Pool, Grills and Boardwalk

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Living area
Pool
Beach Gear Credit Included With Your Stay! (2 Night Minimum)
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly, Ground Floor Condo, Shared Pool, Grills and Boardwalk

EC136: El Cortez 136:
2BR / 2BA / 6 Guests / Shared Pool / Shared Charcoal Grills / Boardwalk /Pet Friendly / Golf Cart Accessible / Parking Strictly for 2, *Passes Required*

Enjoy the peacefulness of El Cortez on Mustang Island, just three miles south of Port Aransas. This two-bedroom ground-floor condo is nestled within the tropical landscape and offers all of the amenities of home. The open living room is made up of an overstuffed couch with plush pillows, two matching armchairs, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the back patio. The full kitchen is equipped with all the things needed to prepare a meal with Corian countertops, crisp white cabinets and stainless steel appliances, a regular drip coffee maker, dishes, basic pots, pans, and utensils. Sit down for meals at the dining table with seating for four and two additional stools at the breakfast bar. The master bedroom with a blue contrasting brick wall (BR1) contains a King bed, a dresser for your beach attire, a closet, and a TV. The ensuite bathroom holds a vanity and tiled shower. This room also has private access to the side patio. The guest bedroom with a gray contrasting brick wall (BR2) is made up of a Queen bed, dresser, and a closet. The ensuite bathroom consists of a vanity and a tiled shower. Take in the ocean breeze while sitting out on the covered patio with your morning coffee or cold beverage. This complex offers a new golf cart-accessible boardwalk to the beach. After a day of fun at the beach, cool off in the shared pool, or grill up snacks and dinner on the shared grills. El Cortez is just five minutes from Port Aransas offering a variety of restaurants, shops, nightlife, and fishing charters.

BR1-King
BR2-Queen
Living Rm.- Sofa Sleeper

Things to Know:
Must be 25 years old to book one of our units. Strictly enforced, ID verified upon check-in.
Please provide your own charcoal.
Please bring coffee and filters.
Pet Friendly ($95 Pet Fee per Pet, Limit 2)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Affirm Payments Are Not Accepted.

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Property # 2574628vb
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. 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 Nature Preserves. 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.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Mustang Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 17 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 18 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Texas State Aquarium - 40 min drive - 68.1 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria Etc - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet Friendly, Ground Floor Condo, Shared Pool, Grills and Boardwalk have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly, Ground Floor Condo, Shared Pool, Grills and Boardwalk?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly, Ground Floor Condo, Shared Pool, Grills and Boardwalk on 18 May 2026 start from AU$369, 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 Pet Friendly, Ground Floor Condo, Shared Pool, Grills and Boardwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet Friendly, Ground Floor Condo, Shared Pool, Grills and Boardwalk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly, Ground Floor Condo, Shared Pool, Grills and Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly, Ground Floor Condo, Shared Pool, Grills and Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly, Ground Floor Condo, Shared Pool, Grills and Boardwalk located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mustang Island Beach and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Port Aransas Beach and Holiday Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, clean and well organized.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SX C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean in a perfect location. Will definitely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April G.

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

Beautiful Place

This property is in a good location and was comfortable for our family. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that the property’s location and comfort made for a great stay for your family. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another visit in the future! -Life in Paradise Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celina C.

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

Excellent beach condo!

Amazing time and all the comforts of home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the property and your stay! Thank you for staying at Life in Paradise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belynda M.

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

Great Time

The place was perfect! Thank you for a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
Thank you for your review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the property and your stay! Please come back and see us anytime! Thanks for staying at Life in Paradise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Art A.

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

Fantastic Stay in a Fantastic Unit

This was one of the best stays I’ve had at a VRBO. The unit was clean, well furnished and stocked and in a great Location. Highly recommend staying here, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia P.

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

Port a el Cortez

Wonderful clean convienent serene just lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review. We hope to see you again soon at Life in Paradise!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Perfect Layout!

We stayed with another couple. The condo was the perfect size and layout. Loved that each bedroom had its own private bathroom! We had beach access so using the golf cart was super convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that the condo's size and layout suited your needs perfectly and that you appreciated each bedroom's private bathroom. It's great to know that the beach access and golf cart added convenience to your stay. We aim to create memorable experiences for our guests, and your kind words inspire us to continue doing just that. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures and relaxation in the future! -Life in Paradise Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

. Weekend Family Get a way

Very nice and cozy condo. Exactly as described. Easy access to beach. A nice more private beach but close enough to drive to numerous restaurants. Iris’s and La Playa are must go tow’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Thank you for the review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and that the property was in a good location! Thank you for staying at Life in Paradise!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett J.

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

Great property as advertised

The checkin process went smoothly. Every question I had was answered quickly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Thank you for your review, we hope you come back and see us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Great Stay

We’ve stayed here in the past before hurricane. Enjoyed it just as much as before. No complaints. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Thanks so much for staying with us, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay, We look forward to having you come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas O.

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

Thank you for a great experience

Easy remote communication with host, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Thanks so much for staying with us, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay, We look forward to having you come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KELLY B.

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

Nice spacious condominium

The location of the condo in the complex is very convenient. It is in the first row of condos when entering the complex. Parking was sufficient and the proximity to the beach was great. We would stay here again given the opportunity
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are pleased to know you enjoyed the property and that we were able to accommodate your needs. We look forward to seeing you again soon at Life in Paradise!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Eventually a nice experience

When we arrived (after 4pm), unit had not been cleaned. Situation remedied shortly thereafter though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're truly sorry about the initial oversight when you arrived and appreciate your understanding in allowing us to resolve the situation promptly. At Life in Paradise, we strive to ensure that every guest receives a seamless and welcoming experience, and your comments help us uphold these standards. We look forward to having another opportunity to host you and make your stay nothing short of exceptional. Safe travels! -Life in Paradise Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Great place by the beach

Overall, we had a really great stay. The place was clean and pretty close to the beach. We only had a few minor issues like the towel rack in the bathroom wouldn’t stay on the walls, and the light in one of the bedrooms wouldn’t stay on. We used the pull out couch for a bed, and we were able to find all the extra linens, except for the pillow cases. We called and asked for them, but never received any. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Thank you for your 5-star review! Thank you for letting us know about the broken towel rack and light. We will have maintenance take care of that. So glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to your return to the Island!
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart K.

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

Average accommodations in a great beach location

Only had a few minor issues with the rental like hair in drawers and bathrooms, a few locks did not work on the interior doors but the maintenance guys gives those the next day, furniture could use an upgrade for the price we paid for the rental as we have stayed in many condos in the Port Aransas area and have never been disappointed thus far. We were a little curious on the design of the living room as it has a ceiling vent that opens directly into the upstairs loft which Carrie’s all the noise from the living room to the loft a little too well. There are Washar and dryer units on the property but we muck rather have them in the unit with us and will probably make that a pre requisite going forward just to help manage the sand and beach clothes/towels better. All appliances worked and had no issues with the Wi-Fi or check in process. We want to buy a property near this location for renting in the future and to stay in when we visit twice a summer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Hi Stuart, Thank you for your review and feedback! We value our guests and want them to be comfortable. Hopefully your next visit we can find you a location you would like better. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Big and not cleaned well

The place was cute but definitely wasn’t cleaned well- left over dried animal feces or throw up in front rug- floors had a those little round stickers stuck in the rugs- floor in guest bedroom had sticky stuff and hair around night stands- I ignored all of that but the first night we got there around midnight the kids came in our room stating therewere bugs in their bed. I instantly freaked out, thinking it was bedbugs. However, it was not. It looked like some kind of termite or carpenter Ant I notified the place the next day as there is about 20 to 30 bugs in their bed. They said they were sending a cleaning crew over. It didn’t appear like anything was cleaned that day/that next night there was about 50 or more bugs in the bed-called emergency house cleaning all they could do is change the bedding out the next day they were supposed to send a a pest control guy but they still never cleaned & that next night there was still 50 to 100 bugs in the bed. They continued to crawl on the girls while they slept. I then moved them to the couch and put my uncle in the bedroom and he stated they crawled on him too. We had already taken the bedding outside with all the bugs, but more just kept coming in. They only compensated us for a cleaning fee. I feel like this was unacceptable to sleep with bugs in a bed every night not just a few but 50 or more. I feel like we should’ve been refunded as it was a miserable stay being up all night with bugs crawling over-
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this place to our family and friends. We will come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you would recommend the home to your family and friends. It truly means a lot to know you had such a positive experience. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us, and we would love to host you again when you return. -Life in Paradise Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha G.

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

Clean & modern condo

The actual condo was very clean & updated. The check in & check out process was very easy. Communication with property was simple. There is construction when you turn in which made it a little challenging at times to navigate the road with all of the contractors vehicles. The pool was small & nice, could use a little more shade & updating (top stair near deeper end was broken) Overall great stay, good value for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Morgan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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Must be 25 years old to book one of our units. Strictly enforced, ID verified upon check-in.
Please provide your own charcoal.
Please bring coffee and filters.

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