Entire home

Monte Kristeaux by AvantStay | Private Pool

Photo gallery for Monte Kristeaux by AvantStay | Private Pool

A two-story house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a fenced backyard.
A swimming pool with a built-in hot tub, surrounded by a covered patio with seating and a slide.
A modern house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
An outdoor patio with a sofa, chairs, and a small table.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Port Aransas Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

View map
Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom 1

Full Bathroom 2

Full Bathroom 3

Half Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

About the area

Port Aransas

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Old Town Port Aransas, a neighbourhood in Port Aransas. 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.
Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port Aransas Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Monte Kristeaux by AvantStay | Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Monte Kristeaux by AvantStay | Private Pool?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monte Kristeaux by AvantStay | Private Pool on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,558, 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.

How much is parking at Monte Kristeaux by AvantStay | Private Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Monte Kristeaux by AvantStay | Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monte Kristeaux by AvantStay | Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Monte Kristeaux by AvantStay | Private Pool located?

Located in Old Town Port Aransas, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Beach. Port Aransas Museum and Fisherman's Wharf are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property if you enjoy this part of town!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Thank you for the review! We're glad the property was a good fit for exploring that part of town. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great place to stay! Pool is an illusion in the pics. It’s a very small sitting pool. Other than that, perfect place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thank you for the great review — we're so glad the home overall lived up to what you were hoping for. We appreciate you flagging the pool; that kind of honest note about expectations is genuinely helpful, and we've passed it along to our team to take a look at. It's wonderful to hear that, aside from that, everything came together for a perfect stay. We'd love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Issues for me and my husband (seniors) stair access was a little difficult! The fridge had an alert that the filter needed changing! As a result there was no ice (in July in Texas)! The living area was comfortable and the accommodations were good for our group. Only comment about the house was my bed was a bit too soft! It was a good place to get together with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're glad the living area was comfortable and that the home gave your family a good place to come together — but we're sorry the stairs were a challenge and that the fridge filter alert left you without ice, which is no small thing in a Texas July. Both of those have been passed along to our team so we can get them addressed. We appreciate your feedback on the mattress as well, and we'd love the chance to welcome you and your family back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Look forward to returning

We all enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2023
Hi Joni, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at Monte Kristeaux. We also look forward to you returning. Thank you for staying with SWAY vacation homes!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Unfortunate amount of construction going on righ next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the house. We’re sorry the nearby construction impacted your experience. While work in neighboring properties is outside of our control, we understand how it can be disruptive and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future for an even smoother stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

Enjoyed our Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you in the future. Thank you for Choosing SWAY Vacation Homes.- LL
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Closer to the beach than we thought which gave us so many convienences with the grandkids. Pool area was perfect to enjoy with everyone and outside shower was a hit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay

The property was clean and check in was easy. My only issue was the pool appeared larger in the photos of the property. This was a very relaxing trip and it was nice to spend time with friends. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thank you, Payton! We're glad to hear the home was clean, check-in was smooth, and that you had a relaxing trip with friends. We appreciate your feedback about the pool and will review the listing to ensure expectations are clear. We'd be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Really awesome home. Cozy clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2023
We're glad you had a great stay at Monte Kristeaux. We hope you will come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

This was a great house! Good location, very clean, comfortable beds and we loved the pool! I appreciated all the ceiling fans and well stocked kitchen too, thank you for a comfortable stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
Traci, thank you for the 5 star review and compliments. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Beautifully decorated and very clean home. I hope to return to Port Aransas soon and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2021
Thank you! So glad you had a great stay at Monte Kristeaux!! Yes, we would enjoy hosting you again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place worked out perfectly for me and the group that was staying there. Plenty of room for everyone didn't feel crowded. As for the pool/hot tub was not clean but honestly we weren't going to use it any way
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad the space worked well for your group and that there was plenty of room for everyone. Sorry to hear about the pool and hot tub cleanliness — we appreciate you letting us know and will address it. Hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best House in Port A

I have been going to Port A for years and have stayed in multiple houses. This by far is my favorite house that I have stayed at in Port A and this will be my go to house for every Port A trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2021
Yay! That is what we work for and always like to hear Noah! Glad you all enjoyed Monte Kristeaux and enjoyed the SWAY service. We look forward to hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family home!!

The house was beautiful, clean, and well maintained! We enjoyed it very much! The beds were comfortable and kitchen was well stocked! We loved the outdoor shower for rinsing off all the sand then jumping in the pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Hey Katie! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time at Monte Kristeaux! It sounds like everything exceeded your expectations, from the beautiful and clean house to the comfy beds and well-stocked kitchen. And let's not forget the outdoor shower and pool combo - perfect for rinsing off all that sand! Thank you for your glowing review and for choosing our property. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway!

The house was a perfect place for us to relax during our stay in Port A! It was a short drive from the beach and the covered porch downstairs offered a peaceful place to lounge by the pool or play some games. The house was very clean and the living and kitchen area was perfect for hanging out together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that our property, Monte Kristeaux, was the perfect spot for you to unwind and enjoy your stay in Port A. It's fantastic that you loved the convenience of the short drive to the beach and the peacefulness of the covered porch by the pool. We take pride in keeping our house clean and it's great to know that the living and kitchen area provided the perfect space for everyone to hang out together. We appreciate your 5-star review and hope to see you back soon at Monte Kristeaux!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super nice house close to everything

The house is adorable and exactly as advertised. Owners are responsive and helpful. We had a great time and some of the group plan to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2021
Thank you! Glad you had an amazing stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

Wonderful property. Very clean. Furnished beautifully. The beds are comfortable. The kitchen is stocked with everything imaginable. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2023
Thank you for that wonderful review Ruth! We are so glad you had a great stay at Monte Kristeaux! We hope to host you again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get Away

Our first trip to Port Aransas was perfect. The property was nice and spacious and very conveniently located just a short distance from the beach and restaurants. The heated pool was perfect! We really appreciated the space and our communication with Jim was timely, professional and respectful. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2023
Hi John, Thank you so much for the excellent review. We are happy to hear that Monte Kristeaux helped to make your first visit to Port Aransas an enjoyable one. We look forward to your future visits and have a great day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2024 Loy Vacay

Great home for a family getaway with lots to do. Loved that the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare family meals. Only drawback, pool heat component does not work and so really only of use if you go in hot months.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
Thank you, Laura! We’re happy to hear that the home was great for your family getaway and that the kitchen was well-equipped for your meals. We apologize for the issue with the pool heat; your feedback is valuable, and we’ll look into it for future guests. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Escape

3 generations of Central Texans completely enjoyed our stay. 9 of us were comfortable the entire stay. Rented a golf cart and short 3 min ride to beach. Close to Grocery store. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Thank you for the awesome review and compliments. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Monte Kristeaux. Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Weekend

I’ve stayed all over Port Aransas. The location of this house is perfect. It has a very homey atmosphere and the kitchen is well stocked. The downstairs activities between the fire pit, pool and ping pong table was all used. The house isn’t like all of these new slum lord rentals going up in Port A. It’s well built, well stocked and has very nice furnishings. I highly recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2024
Hi Robin, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you found the location of our house perfect and enjoyed its homey atmosphere. It's great to know that you made use of the downstairs activities and found the kitchen well stocked. We take pride in providing a well-built property with quality furnishings, and we're thrilled that you appreciated it. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Port Aransas!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Guys Weekend

The house was nicely decorated with a very well equipped kitchen. The inside of the house was clean and ready at check-in. The grill did not appear cleaned, nor did it have a full tank of propane. The downstairs bathroom near the pool had sand all over the floor and would get extremely hot during the day. Overall we had a very nice stay! A great guys weekend with fishing and all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Thank you Kevin! Glad you enjoyed your stay at Monte Kristeaux. Our sincerest apologies for the grill and sand. We will address the sand on the floor with our housekeeping company as that is completely not acceptable to our SWAY cleaning standards. On the grill, we will address that with our grounds keeper; grills are to be cleaned after each guest and there should be at least SOME propane to start guests out on. Refills are on guests should they need/want more if they are grilling a lot. Again, thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. We will address this right away! We hope you'll come back again soon and enjoy another SWAY stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay

overall we really enjoyed the stay there. Very nice, very clean. The construction next door is a little annoying but that is not your fault. If you are brining a boat there is enough room to park but if you have additional cars it may be a little difficult. We only had the boat and one car and it was manageable and my boat was 21 ft. Very close to the marina if you are a fisherman. The home is very nice with a lot of additional touches provided by AvantStay Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Thank you, Bill! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the home nice and clean. We appreciate your understanding regarding the construction next door. It’s great to know that you managed parking with your boat and car and that you found the location convenient for fishing. We’re also pleased that you appreciated the additional touches provided by AvantStay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I enjoyed the place for the most part.It was enough space for 7 of us. When we got there we were disappointed to see that the private pool was dirty and then learned that it was not working and we couldn't use it. We rented this particular place because it had a private pool and then come to find out we were not able to use it was disappointing. I was not notified in any way ahead of time about the pool not being available nor did it give that information on the website. The place was nice and clean, but there were a couple of things we contacted about. One of the covers on one of the beds had blood on it, which was quickly picked up by someone and taken care of. One of bathroom tubs had a slow drain. On the day of check out the smoke alarms went off when there was no smoke in the place. I was able to call for assistance. I do appreciate that I was able to contact someone and they were able to help when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear that, overall, the space worked well for your family and that we were able to assist promptly with the bed cover, slow drain, and smoke alarm concerns. We sincerely apologize for the pool being dirty and unavailable during your stay. We understand how disappointing this must have been, especially since the private pool was a key reason for choosing the property. A partial refund has been issued for the inconvenience, and we truly appreciate your understanding. Your feedback has been shared with our team to help ensure future guests have a smoother experience. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again under better circumstances.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great and on a quiet street. It’s in walking distance to many local restaurants and businesses. Rooms were clean, kitchen amenities were more than sufficient, and AC worked excellent. Comfortable beds. Pack the bug spray for mosquitoes- that’s for anywhere you stay in Port A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
What a lovely stay to hear about—we're so glad the quiet street and easy walkability to local restaurants and shops added to your Port A experience. It's wonderful to know the home delivered on every front, from the clean rooms and well-stocked kitchen to the comfortable beds and reliable AC. Thanks, too, for the friendly bug spray tip—always good advice for anyone heading to the coast. We'd love to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway anytime.
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback