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Surfin' Sailfish with private pool and walking distance to beach!

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A residential building with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a garage.
A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a garage.
A turquoise house with a blue door, rocking chairs, and a small table on the porch.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.
A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a large window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Your personal oasis
    Unwind in the luxury of a top-rated private pool, all to yourself.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Holiday Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is near the beach. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fisherman's Wharf and Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port Aransas Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 30 min drive - 35.2 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 31 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Surfin' Sailfish with private pool and walking distance to beach! have a pool?

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

Is Surfin' Sailfish with private pool and walking distance to beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Surfin' Sailfish with private pool and walking distance to beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Surfin' Sailfish with private pool and walking distance to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surfin' Sailfish with private pool and walking distance to beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surfin' Sailfish with private pool and walking distance to beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum are also within 2 miles (3 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. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing house and wonderful location! We have stayed there many times and it has always been an amazing experience! The pool and golf kart are such a wonderful addition! The host is always very helpful and makes sure you are taken care of! Can’t wait to return to our favorite place to vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice and we really enjoyed the pool and golf cart access. The beach is reasonably close if you drive there, the golf cart was utilized for sure. The house itself was very spacious and had all the essentials needed for an stress-free stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property wasn’t a very good location very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well-cared for home. The location was great and pool was perfect to relax and cool off in after a day at the beach. The Golf Cart was an added bonus. Erica was very responsive and a great host. One of the best vacations for our family of 5. kids loved the video games and the pool and the skim board. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to the beach via golf cart. Close to town to enable you to go to the pizzeria, ice cream shop, other venues for entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2026
So glad you had a great time on Spring break!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, wonderful host, excellent accommodation and perfect family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is always amazing! Such a wonderful home with amazing vibes! By far our favorite place to spend a vacation with the family! The house and pool are wonderful! The hosts are friendly and always take care of you! Can’t wait for another visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Host was very informative on check in and check out with quick responses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was most helpful and great to deal with. The heated pool was awesome with the cooler temps we had. And then to already have golf cart onsite and part of the package simplified everything. Awesome trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
If you are booking this property based on the glowing reviews mentioning the golf cart, be aware: the cart was unavailable due to reported "mechanical issues," and this is not disclosed in the listing. If a major advertised highlight in past reviews is out of commission, that prob should be communicated clearly and upfront in the listing. Beyond the cart issue, several aspects of the stay fell far short of basic standards:Cleanliness: The living room rug and floors were covered in heavy black dog hair. We travel with a white, non-shedding Goldendoodle, so the turnover cleaning between guests was clearly inadequate. Worse, the pull-out twin bed linens were filthy—covered in dark animal hair and bodily fluid. We had to wash and sanitize the sheets ourselves before letting our child use the bed (photos were documented upon arrival).Check-in Friction: The check-in instructions provided an incorrect door lock code, creating unnecessary frustration when we arrived.Host Communication & Billing: The host, Erica, is very impatient regarding an additional pet fee. The VRBO app reflected that approving the charge would bill me the full stay price rather than just the pet fee. Rather than allowing time for VRBO support to clarify the billing glitch, or accepting alternate payment methods offered to resolve it directly. Future renters: double-check every listed amenity in writing before booking, verify your lock codes well in advance, and inspect the linens before settling in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 5 Nov 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused by the incorrect door code upon arrival, and we have addressed that issue. We were surprised by the additional concerns regarding cleanliness and linens, as these were not communicated to us during the stay, when we would have welcomed the opportunity to address them promptly. The golf cart was previously offered as a complimentary convenience to our guests at no additional charge. Once we became aware that it was not operating reliably, we removed it from our listing rather than advertise something we could not confidently provide. While previous guest reviews may mention the golf cart, those reviews reflect amenities available at the time of their stays. For context regarding the billing concern, guests are asked in advance to disclose whether they will be bringing a pet. We did not receive a response, and a dog was later observed at the property. At that point, we contacted the guest regarding the required pet fee. Unfortunately, the fee remained unresolved after checkout, which led to the additional charge referenced in the review. We value guest feedback and take the condition of our property seriously. We will continue working to ensure our listing, amenities, check-in information, and guest experience are as clear and comfortable as possible.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was responsive when we sent a message that there was only one roll of toilet paper on arrival. She had it delivered ASAP. The proximity to the beach was great, especially with the golf cart. We enjoyed the coffee maker and the ice dispenser in the fridge. The stay was excellent. The only thing I would change would be that I wish there more bath towels and extra blankets. There were plenty of beach towels and dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a party of five. A mom and dad, a son and daughter and grandma. The house was perfect for us. We especially loved the pool. Erica was easy to deal with about all the details. There were no issues. Just a lovely stay near the ocean. The property is beautifully decorated and has everything a guest might need
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay. The house was clean. The pool and golf cart were nice amenities for a beach vacation with kids. A would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. House was a good fit for our family. Erica is very responsive to questions prior to arrival. We would definitely stay at this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great vacation experience! Checking in and out was easy. Our host, Erica, was very responsive to messages and was very accommodating. The house we stayed in was nice and we especially loved the pool and covered parking. I would highly recommended this property and this host. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was our first BNB stay and I can say I'm very very pleased with our home for the weekend and our host!!! Very good communication... Pool was absolutely amazing... Thank you guys so much for allowing us to use your home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
So glad you enjoyed yourselves! Hope it was a memorable vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome family vacay!

This house was simply perfect for our family vacation! Location was prime, pool was fabulous, having the golf cart made navigating Port A during spring break a breeze and the house had everything you could need to make it feel like home. Our host was super responsive and helpful. We hope to enjoy this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This was our 3rd time at this amazing house. The house is beautiful with a wonderful vibe! The pool is great and heated! And the golf kart is always a blessing to use. Definitely looking forward to staying there again! Loved our vacation there!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Pool was nice, clean. Used it a lot as we weren't able to swim at the beach due to the storm Erica was very responsive and we were able to stay an extra night
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable vacation

House was very clean and tidy. Check in was very easy and straightforward. Everything was as advertised. We had a very nice vacation and would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place and location. Host was great and communication was excellent. Loved that it had a golf cart. Will definitely be booking again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacay

We definitely enjoyed our stay.The house was clean, well stocked with everything we needed and even things we didn't think we needed.The pool was perfect and refreshing my kids enjoyed it for hours.Restaurants and shops are minutes away.Thank you for allowing my family and I to stay in your lovely home and allowing us to make Great memories.We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House

The house was beautiful, and has everything you need to make your stay pleasant! The pool was very refreshing, the day we arrived no one wanted to head down to the beach just yet, but the kids wanted to swim so they loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Great location and loved having golf cart included. Only issue is that the pool was very hot given the summer weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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