Welcome to your private beach casita at Shark Reef Resort! This bright, spacious cottage is perfect for families, featuring a full kitchen, comfy living area, and plenty of room to relax. Enjoy access to our pool and hot tub, plus outdoor seating throughout the property. Located just minutes from the beach, fishing, and local shops, it’s the perfect spot for a laid-back Port Aransas getaway.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 200102744
Property # 5175447vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Port Aransas
Located in Port Aransas, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Port Aransas Birding Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 14 min walk
Port A Pizzeria - 16 min walk
San Juan Restaurant - 2 min walk
Fins Grill & Icehouse - 7 min walk
Dairy Queen - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Beach Cottage • Pool + Hot Tub • Sleeps 4 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beach Cottage • Pool + Hot Tub • Sleeps 4?
As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Cottage • Pool + Hot Tub • Sleeps 4 on 16 June 2026 start from AU$346, 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 Beach Cottage • Pool + Hot Tub • Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Beach Cottage • Pool + Hot Tub • Sleeps 4?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beach Cottage • Pool + Hot Tub • Sleeps 4?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beach Cottage • Pool + Hot Tub • Sleeps 4?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beach Cottage • Pool + Hot Tub • Sleeps 4 located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ellis Memorial Library and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Roberts Point Park and Nature Preserves are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Clean, nice neighborhood and safe. Stayed with my pets and was a great time! Great location
Rachel G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and felt safe during your stay. It's always wonderful to hear that both our guests and their pets had a great time 😊
We appreciate you choosing Shark Reef Resort and hope to see you and your furry family members again soon! 🦈🌴🐾
The friendliest place we've been to in years. The cottage was wonderful, clean, cute and the bed...I would have taken it home, if it would have fit in my car. We will definitely be back, its the only place we'd stay!
Missy J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! 😊 We absolutely love hearing that you enjoyed the cottage, and your comment about taking the bed home made us laugh!
We're so glad you found everything clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Creating a place where guests feel at home is exactly what we strive for, so hearing that means the world to our family.
Thank you for choosing Shark Reef Resort, and we can't wait to welcome you back for your next Port Aransas getaway! 💙🦈🌴
We enjoyed our stay! My kids favorite part of course was the pool and park lol My husband and I enjoyed the hot tub very much. The cottage was the cutest and super cozy! Mary was such a sweetheart the entire time from start of checkout even after checkout. I left behind my sentimental AirPods. They belonged to my brother, who passed away in November. When I realized I had left them behind a day later I was so heartbroken and reached out immediately. Mary responded within minutes and informed me that she will have the cottage checked and let me know if they are found. She replied within an hour and said they were in fact left inside the cottage. I was beyond relieved and so thankful that she was willing to ship them at no charge!! I asked her if she could hold onto them because I’d rather make another drive to pick them up so they aren’t lost in transit since they have such sentimental value to me and she kept them safe for 5 days! Shark Reef Resort has definitely earned our trust and we will definitely be back again when we visit Port A
Alexis E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, it truly means more than you know 💛
We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay, especially the pool, park, and hot tub — that’s exactly what we love to hear! Your cottage was one of my favorites too 😊
I was so relieved we were able to find your AirPods and keep them safe for you. I can only imagine how much they mean to you guys, and I’m really glad everything worked out the way it did!!
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to have you back anytime you’re in Port A!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jacob D.
25 May 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience at this VRBO. While Mary was kind and responsive, the cleanliness of the property was unacceptable.As soon as we walked in, there was a strong foul odor that seemed to be coming from the sink drain. The AC unit was also dripping water down the wall during our stay. The floors were extremely dirty — within minutes of walking around barefoot, our feet were black.The biggest issue, however, was the amount of dust throughout the home. Dust was visible on light fixtures, table tops, walls, above door frames, and especially on the ceiling fans. The bedroom ceiling fan was completely caked with dust. My wife has asthma, and the poor air quality made her very uncomfortable and caused her to cough constantly.Because of this, we had to check out early from our stay. Unfortunately, no accountability or refund was offered despite the condition of the property.Again, Mary herself was pleasant, but the home is simply not being maintained or cleaned to an acceptable standard.
Jacob D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Jacob. We’re sorry to hear your wife was uncomfortable during your stay.
During your stay, we remained responsive to the concerns that were brought to our attention and have since rechecked the room with both housekeeping and maintenance staff. While we understand not every property is the right fit for every guest, we do take cleanliness concerns seriously and are always working to maintain and improve our family-owned property.
We appreciate your stay and wish you both the best moving forward.