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Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly!

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Welcome to Hakuna Matata!
King Suite - Downstairs king suite with kitchenette
King Suite - Private king-size sanctuary
King Suite - Share endless beach days and dreamy nights in your king-size bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14214.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, Texas
  • Holiday Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly!

Hakuna Matata EP629 is a beautiful modern home! On the ground floor you will find the first two suites. To the left, the first offering a king and sleeper sofa. Complete with kitchenette and full bath. To the right, the second offers a twin over queen bunk bed, kitchenette and full bath, and a door leading out to the pool. Upstairs, to the left side, the two bedroom suite. The first is a king, with a full bath. The second offers two bunks with a full bath. Complete with a kitchenette. To the right, you will find the main living space. Offering a king suite and full bath. There is also a washer and dryer, half bath, full kitchen, a living room with ample seating and a sleeper sofa in this space. Plan a multi-family or generational getaway with quick access to town and a short cart drive to the beach. There is a lift to help bring luggage and groceries to the second floor! Pool can be heated for an additional charge of $100+tax per day for the duration of your stay. Please mention when making reservations!
STR#: 370899
HIGHLIGHTS
- Dog-Friendly (restrictions apply, see below)
- Private pool
- Garage access
- Cornhole
- Washer and dryer
- BBQ grill available
BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
- Bedroom 1: (Downstairs left) King bed, sleeper sofa
- Bedroom 2: (Downstairs right) Twin over queen bunk
- Bedroom 3: (Upstairs left) King bed
-Bedroom 4: (Upstairs left) 2 twin over full bunks
- Bedroom 5: (Upstairs right) King bed, TV
- Additional Bedding: Sleeper sofa in main living room
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A 2-3 night minimum stay is required.
- Contracting guests must be at least 25 old, have a valid State Driver’s License or other acceptable ID, and present throughout the entire stay
- This is a DOG-FRIENDLY RENTAL. Pet fees are an additional $20.00+tax, per pet, per night. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed. (No Cats Allowed) Additionally, a pet-cleaning fee is also charged, which is $50 for stays of 7 days or less, $75 for stays of 8-29 days, and $100 for stays of 30 or more days.
- PARKING: Guests have access to the house’s car garage, in addition to a large driveway for plenty of parking.
- We do not accept Klarna or Affirm Payments.
- Cable and Wi-Fi service in Port Aransas can be unreliable due to the unique coastal environment in which we live. We appreciate your understanding that these services are beyond our control. No discounts or refunds will be given for service disruptions.
Hakuna Matata is a premier vacation rental property provided by Port A Escapes, professionally managed to ensure that everything is expertly handled before your arrival, and includes:
- 24/7 guest support
- Professional cleaning to the highest standards
- Pre-arrival inspection performed by one of our team members
- Clean towels & linens
- A well-equipped kitchen
- These starter supplies are provided in the property as a convenience until you can go shopping: hand/bath soap, shampoo & conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and a sponge.
Port A Escapes has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this website. However, there is no guarantee that the information is completely accurate, and it may contain errors or omissions. Prices, house contents, and features are subject to change or withdrawal without notice.

Property manager

Port A Escapes
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English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, fishing and birdwatching.
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Port Aransas, Texas

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 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 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Great house!

This house has a cool setup with the living quarters all being separate. Anything we needed was taken care of immediately. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline S.

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

What an Easter

1. Bedroom behind the garage could not have been slept in because of the fume smell and roaches crawling everywhere. My children had to come upstairs at midnight only to find two roaches up there as well. This should not have been considered a useful bedroom and bath2. All the outside furniture was very dirty and had not been cleaned in quite a while3. Swimming pool looked green4. Dishwasher did not work5. When notified was told Okie Dokey
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn B.

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

Xmas Vacation

The separate living areas were very nice. We had teenagers up to 70 y/o so the different areas were very convenient. Close to beach and a nice walk. Property management addressed our concerns quickly. The living room furniture was soiled and some of the beds were either broken or uncomfortable. The property could definitely use a thorough cleaning.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

A guest from Fredericksburg, TX

Thanksgiving Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed the rental. It was clean and in good condition. The heater on the pool did not work for most of our time there. However they did refund the extra we paid for having the pool heated. By the second to last day the pool cleaning crew came to clean it and after that the pool started to heat. The only other draw back was the TV system needed some sort of instructions to operate and every one of them was different.
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8/10 Good

A guest from Fredericksburg, TX

Thanksgiving Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed the rental. It was clean and in good condition. The heater on the pool did not work for most of our time there. However they did refund the extra we paid for having the pool heated. By the second to last day the pool cleaning crew came to clean it and after that the pool started to heat. The only other draw back was the TV system needed some sort of instructions to operate and every one of them was different.

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Port A 2024 Fam

If you are in need of a house with four separate living quarters this is the perfect place. We had 7 individuals and 2 dogs. The 2 dogs needed to be kept separated but the house layout allowed the whole family still socialize in the common living room. The manager was responsive to our needs. 5 of the 7 of us are over 70 years and the elevator proved to be helpful for luggage. We will definitely keep this house on our favorites list.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

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

Great property! Close to everything!

This was a great property that was conveniently located so close to everything in town. There were four main sections that each had their own fridges and living spaces, which was perfect for balancing the needs of different groups in our family. Check-in and out were a breeze and the host had excellent communication. Will definitely rent from this property management group again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Together yet separate

We absolutely loved this house. It was clean and each room was like its own little apartment with a stove, fridge, bed, and shower. So, you have your own privacy, yet you are all together. The upstairs has the washer/dryer and the main kitchen, so that room does have to share the space with others, or the other upstairs has 2 separate rooms, but they have doors and own bathrooms. Beds were not so comfy, and one was very squeaky which we all overlooked due to how great this place was. Who has time to sleep anyway when you are having so much fun! The pool is long and perfect to hang out and play games. There was a lot of sand in the bottom (we tried to sweep it some, but did not bother us.) In one room there is an ice maker which was fabulous for filling coolers. Parking was great for 4 cars and 2 golf carts. Lastly, the location was perfect. So close to the beach, and town. We looked for a house in the area. It is the perfect spot and will stay there again for sure regardless of the beds. We go regularly to Port A!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan B.

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

Nice place with separate living spaces

This place was nice. It was great having separate spaces for our group. The place was well stocked with lots of kitchen items, there was plenty of dishwasher and laundry soap provided as well. The wifi was terrible though, it appears that there was a DIY extender setup that was not done properly because throughout most of the spaces there was barely any wifi. Needs some general cleaning and maintenance done (cleaning hand grime off the doors, changing out quite a number of light bulbs that were out, changing the filters in the refrigerator, etc.) Overall it was a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

Wonderful Vacation

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: Checking was simple and the place was great. Very clean and well decorated. We loved all the separate suites , really made it just that much better for our family.

10/10 Excellent

Abe H.

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

Great place

Great place wee enjoyed ore stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Louann S.

Family Vacation

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house worked out well for us with the separate areas as well as a large enough area to gather together. Our family ranged from age 4 to 68. The kids loved the pool it was just right for them. We enjoyed our stay at Hakuna Matata and plan to come back again. House was as described and check in and check out was easy and efficient.

10/10 Excellent

Cristina B.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home! We were so comfortable during our stay. We had a couple of rain days so being comfortable was important! The living/kitchen/dining room was spacious and comfortable. There isn’t direct access to the beach, but we were really close via car and/or golf cart. The kitchen was nicely stocked. We cooked several times during our stay and we had everything we needed (even for a large shrimp boil). We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose A.

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

Awesome spot!

This property was perfect for myself, my husband and several of our friends. The bedrooms were mostly separated into their own units with at least one bathroom and a kitchenette which was a fantastic set up for us. Beach was only a short golf cart ride away and the main kitchen/house had everything we needed to gather as a group for mealtimes and evening times. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert W.

Great Setup

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place was very nice, clean and well equipped. Still has cleaning ladies there at 4 pm but left shortly after. Garbage was full outside and smelled terrible. I believe it was emptied in 2 days. Microwave didn't work and they brought us one that did. I would recommend having someone renail the nails on the upstairs breezeway. Someone could hurt their feet on protruding nail heads. Still a great rental
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

A guest from Brock, TX

Pros and Cons

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pros. We loved the layout of the house. We are a blended family with 8 kids total. Their ages range from 15-30 and two of our adult kids are married. The house configuration gave everyone their space yet the large main living room and kitchen was a great place to all gather for family time. The house sits a mile from the beach with pretty easy access by car or golf cart.Cons. The main kitchen microwave did not work at all. Everything had to be warmed up across the breezeway in our kids kitchenette. Maintenance came to look at it and said they have to replace it but they didn’t do it while we were there. The garbage disposal in the main kitchen had a terrible leak so we couldn’t use the right side of the sink until they replaced it which they did. However, the biggest problem we had was the air conditioner in the main unit. At first we thought it couldn’t keep up because their was a lot of in and out of our family since it was the common area and my wife and I were in the main king suite in that unit. But at night the a/c never would cool down to a comfortable point. It was HOT! After communicating with management, sending pics with time of day showing the problem, a maintenance guy came and “cleaned the coils”. It did not help. Then A/c repair guys came 2-3 times and finally determined the unit needed to be replaced......on the morning we left. I’m glad others after us will sleep in a comfortable a/c space. Management did refund some of our money, not enough in my opinion as we had multiple issues and inconveniences. And we shouldn’t be paying thousands of dollars on vacation only to deal with maintenance issues in a home we don’t own. We’re on a get away from responsibility. In my view, if you’re going to own a vacation rental company, you need to make sure all of your properties are in excellent working conditions before renters arrive. Ongoing, proactive, preventative maintenance woul

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

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

Memorial Weekend

I’ve been going to Port A since the 70s as a kid. What a great place and what a great house. The location is close to beach access and not too far from all the shops. Get the golf cart if you want to explore without loading up in the car and enjoy the air. Every room was self sustainable and very comfortable. The main room and kitchen were spacious enough to accommodate our party of 10 and out door seating added to the fun of meals prepared onsite. Plenty of driveway parking to avoid violating fire lanes painted in the cul-de-sac. Pet friendly with upper deck locking gate so the fur kids can’t wander down the stairs. The pool area is also enclosed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus R.

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

Great house

The house was great, I was surprised cause we all had separate little houses but functioned good. The pool was awesome to have. The only thing was no beach toys and if they were in the garage there were no instructions or keys to access them. Overall great stay and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

First time to Port A

This was our first time to Port A. The stay was a great experience, it almost lost a star, because of the Sparta condition of the property. No way to rinse your mouth in the bathroom, one hand towel for 2 people in the bathrooms, there were no games or decks of cards as listed and the weather was damp a lot causing a need to stay in. The pool needed some attention to make it a plus for the property. The elevator was a real plus for older folks and moving provisions to the second floor kitchen. The local grocery, IGA, is well stocked and made up for any missing items. The kitchen is ok, but the dishwasher needs an update. Door leans down and dumps dishes. The 5 families overall liked the property and the comments are meant to make it a spectacular property. An early checking, say at 3pm would have been a nice touch, but understand turning a properly around may require the later time. Highly recommend a golf cart rental. We were unsure of it value initially, but ended up using it a lot. Have a Great Summer, Jim
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

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

Relax and refresh

This is an amazing place to stay with friends and family. The layout is pretty cool, it’s like four condos under one roof. It worked so well for our group and gave everyone more privacy. Each room has its own bathroom which made it so nice. Everything was clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen O.

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

Family get together

The property was wonderful for everyone having their own space but still having a large area for everyone to gather. We loved the pool. It was perfect for small children with a shallow end that they can stand up in and steps on both end and in the middle. We loved all the areas that the family could gather outside and the large living area inside. We will definitely book the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Jesse A.

Near PERFECT Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: This was my first time planning a trip for my family to Port A and Port A Vacation Rentals should be your first choice in Port Aransas. The place was absolutely beautiful. Spacious. Exactly like the pictures and the descriptions. Everything we needed, besides the beach and fishing, was at our fingertips. We did have an issue with the pool heater. I paid $100 extra to have the pool heated but the heater was having issues the entire time. They came to fix it the last day we were there, said it would take a few hours to work, but it sadly never did. When we woke up in the morning to check out on Sunday, however, the pool was nice and heated. Sadly we were unable to enjoy it. Only negative on our trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Isabel J.

Our Easter Vacations

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: So in love with the house nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Donna S., Granger, IA

Great house for family vacations!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing time at the Hakuna Matata house. It worked perfect for our 11 family members - 3 family units. So much fun! Our only complaint was that we had asked prior to arrival to have the pool heated. But it wasn’t and we had to return to the rental office 3 times to get them to get someone out there to fix it. It finally was fixed the afternoon before we checked out. Really wish they would have checked that andtaken care of it prior to our visit.

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Perfect place for multiple families

Perfect house for a multiple couples and a couple with kids. 4 different units with a main house for everyone to be together. Beds were comfortable and amenities were good. Kitchen needs to be reorganized but that might just be my OCD! There’s an elevator to bring all your things up and down the stairs. We only used it for our initial arrival and departure and was thankful for it. Location is good and neighborhood was quiet. Will stay at this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

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