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Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart

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Exterior
Beach
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9159.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

Map
Port Aransas, TX
  • Holiday Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • IB Magee Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Ground floor studio

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower level 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main floor 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart


Fun times await you!
~ Private boardwalk to the beach ~
~ Use of golf cart included~
~ No-Stairs Accommodations Included ~
~ Private Community ~
~ 2 Minute walk to the beach
~ Free use of our 2021 EZGO 6-seat golf cart while you are staying.
* Must provide valid insurance, driver's license information, signed waiver, and all Drivers must be 21 or older. A credit card deposit may be required.

• House: 1712 sq. ft.
• Sleeps: 9
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 3
• Min Stay: 2–4 nights

Instant Confirmation, Central Air Conditioning, No Smoking, Internet, TV, three bedroom, three full bathrooms, private beach boardwalk, and close to downtown shopping

ABOUT THE HOUSE:

Enjoy the open spaces Port Aransas has to offer in this great house!

Ready to relax & have fun? We've got you covered! This newly remodeled, fully furnished, 1712 square foot home has everything you need to enjoy the Port A beaches, restaurants & bars, shopping, and second-to-none fishing opportunities. Our well-maintained home is located in a private neighborhood close to the beach and is set up to be used as two separate units if desired. Both areas are well-appointed for the vacation you deserve. The upper floor boasts two beautifully furnished bedrooms. Our home has a master bedroom with a king bed and a superb en-suite bathroom, including a separate tub and shower. There is also a second bedroom with a queen bed and a second full bathroom on this floor of the house. The open-concept kitchen and living room allow lots of space for gathering, games, music, etc.
~ The comfortable furniture make the living room a great hang-out and doubles as a sleeping space for 2. A 75-inch TV in the living room is a great way to relax when you aren't at the beach, fishing, shopping, or enjoying the great outdoors. Perfect for the sports enthusiast, family movie, or for binging on your favorite Netflix shows. Catch up on emails or sneak a bit of work into your schedule with the high-speed internet service in both units.
~ The kitchen has a huge island, newer appliances, granite countertops, and a spacious dining area with seating for 6-8. Enjoy grilling your fresh catch of the day or cooking your favorite vacation meals. A complete set of cookware, dishes, silverware, glasses and plastic beach cups are among a long list of included items. That's important for the cook!

Is one-level living required? Have a guest or family member with a handicap? Bring them along! This ground-floor unit is perfect for guests with limited mobility, a walker, or a wheelchair. It is set up as a one-bedroom studio unit with a queen-size bed and bunk beds, a living room with a fold-out couch, a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a fully equipped kitchenette and bistro table & chairs. The lower level one-bedroom unit has its own entry with a separate lock. Perfect for a second family, teenagers desiring a little space, or a multi-generation get-together. Great for anyone who wants a one-level vacation spot with no stairs. Grandma & Grandpa, welcome!

OUTDOORS:
After spending your afternoon at the beach, the outdoor shower is a real plus. The large second-story covered deck and south-facing outdoor seating on the first floor offer everyone plenty of space to be outside and enjoy the sea breezes. A charcoal grill is available for the grill master of the house. Beach chairs, toys, and umbrellas are yours to use during your stay. The beach is a short walk down the private boardwalk and is magnificent!


EXTRAS THAT ARE STANDARD:
Bathrooms: Plenty of towels, washcloths, beach towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner & bar soap. Kitchen: Coffee pot, coffee, condiments, blender, crockpot, and of course, plenty of paper towels, toilet paper & trash bags. For your safety, we have two security cameras, one in the garage and an exterior camera near the second-level staircase.

Golf Cart
Booking the Sandcastle House includes complimentary use of our 6-seat golf cart while you stay. Take the golf cart to the beach, downtown to restaurants, grocery stores, or fisherman's wharf. You must provide valid proof of insurance, driver's license information, signed waiver, and all drivers must be 21 years of age or older to operate the golf cart. A credit card deposit may be required to use the golf cart.

Access to the golf cart adds exceptional value to your stay. Local golf cart rentals are $175-$200 per day if you can get one at all. They tend to be booked up months in advance for busy weekends. Avoid the frustration of trying to locate a rental. Time is a precious commodity when you're on vacation. Don't waste time standing around in a line waiting for your rental. Forget the hassle of the paperwork and half of a vacation day securing a golf cart. Book the Sandcastle House today. It's waiting for you!

ABOUT THE OWNERS:
Our family welcomes you to the Sandcastle House. Vacations and family getaways are really important. We know that. When you take time for your family and friends or to be by yourself, you want it to be perfect. Sandcastle House provides a place to enjoy the beach, fish, recharge the batteries & get a fresh perspective on life. We love this home away from home and know that you will too. Just minutes from the downtown area of Port Aransas, and steps to the beach, yet tucked in a great neighborhood, your family or group will love the location of this home and, like many others, will want to return again and again. We partner with a local caretaker if anything warrants immediate attention. Nice to know.


CALENDAR AND BOOKING:
We keep our calendar current, so please don't hesitate to contact us for last-minute getaways or plans far into the future. Call, text (fastest), or email if you have any questions. Our policy is to return all correspondence promptly (within an hour) and have your vacation home ready when you are! The website states our minimum stay is four days. If there are holes in our schedule, we will do our best to accommodate shorter stays. Please call us directly to make arrangements. Take your vacation when you can! We understand.

25% down holds your dates. Without 25% down, dates cannot be reserved. Full payment is required 30 days before your stay unless otherwise arranged with the owner. We reserve the right to decline bookings that do not include full weekends, 3-night minimums, or overlap too closely (for cleaning and sanitizing purposes) during certain times of the year. We ask that someone over the age of 25 books the rental and stay for the trip duration. This property is best suited for responsible guests and families.

CANCELLATIONS:
A 60-day cancellation notice is required to avoid penalty. Please note that VRBO may still charge you a cancellation fee. Cancellations fewer than 60 days out forfeit the 25% already paid. Early departure or cancellation does not warrant a refund unless the owner has pre-approved it. We prefer not to penalize our clients if possible. We do our very best to re-rent the unit for the dates canceled. Please keep in touch if you feel your plans could change. Life happens. Hopefully, we can accommodate your stay another time that works better.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Property manager

Dan Rickett
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
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

Events allowed
Limit 9 people
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Pets

Pets allowed
Owner must approve
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Limit 9 people
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island State Park. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Waves P - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Aransas holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

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

HOST WAS SO NICE !

Dan was so helpful and accommodating. The place was very clean. Lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Port A spring Break

Very convenient to the bench and downtown Port Aransas. Having a golf cart is a nice advantage for sightseeing and going to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Great access to beach!

Dan was an accommodating host who was very informative and helpful leading up to our stay. The house has a spacious common area and the kitchen is large and well-stocked. We had 6 adults but the house easily could have handled more! The included 6 person golf cart was an additional bonus that made getting to the beach and around town so easy. Between the beach road and the neighborhood boardwalk, getting to the beach was a breeze! We all enjoyed our extended holiday weekend stay very much and would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine H.

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

Great place to stay

Comfortable, cozy, close to the beach. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Great house

House was absolutely perfect! The location was good and the golf cart was the perfect thing to make our vacation even better! Dan was a great host, very friendly and communicative. The beds were super comfy and the apartment downstairs was perfect for our adult children. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Great beach house

Close to the beach all things accurate in the description of the property. We enjoyed the location and the place very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moe E.

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

Great place!

Great location, we had a blast! Dan was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

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

Convenient and Comfortable

Great property! Close to beach and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy N.

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

All you need in Port A

We had a great time in Port A and this place makes it so easy. Right in the center of town, easy walk to the beach, golf cart for in town trips, beach necessities and the kitchen is well stocked with all of the supplies for cooking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great Stay in Port A!

Dan was great with communication, the property was clean, and the location was great! We loved using the golf cart for our trips to the beach. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

b.dianne y.

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

Great location

This was our second time to stay at this property. The owner was responsive to our concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

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

Amazing second visit!

This was our second stay at this property within the past few months, and it was great yet again! I have no doubt we'll be returning for #3. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

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

Great beach house

Everything was clean, the house was stocked with everything we needed, kitchen supplies, bathroom supplies even beach supplies , smart and thought out rental.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Great location and host

We had 4 adults and 3 teens in our group and the layout of the property was perfect. The location can’t be beat, close to beach and shopping. The host was very communicative and ensured our stay was comfortable, even going above and beyond to get a golf cart rental delivered when his was being serviced. The property was clean and accommodating. Would recommend this property to other travelers!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Amazing location

Home was amazing and the cart was a major plus, beach just around the corner and everything you needed was available to use. Will rent again wifey loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra C.

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

Everything was great

First I must say that Dan was great to communicate with he was very attentive and answered all of my questions. The house is a good location and is stocked with everything that you might need. I will put this house in my favorites for future stays in Port A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

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

Amazing place in Port A!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very clean, nice house that's very close to the beach. The golf cart is a huge plus. The host is wonderful and responsive as well. We can't recommend this place highly enough, and we'll definitely be looking to rebook on our next Port A trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami C.

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

Annual Family July 4th Celebration

We go to Port A every year for Independence Day celebrations and this year we stayed at the Sandcastle Home. It was clean and the owner provided checkin information timeline and all the necessary comforts for an easy arrival. The owner was very responsive to all questions as our departure was on the heels of the hurricane. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

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

Great time!

I had a great time, the place was very clean and perfect for what we needed. The golf cart proved to be extremely helpful and the host was very very quick to respond to any questions we had. 10/10 would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa W.

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

Wonderful stay!

Our family had a wonderful time! The property had everything we needed. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Wonderful Family Graduation Trip

Dan is a wonderful host and the property is fabulous. Beautiful, open floor plan, wide open space to host family and friends, lovely balconies, great room for kids on the first level, great to have a golf cart to go down to the beach. It was a fantastic stay and I can't wait to visit again. Thank you, Dan!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

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

Family Holiday

This is the second time we have stayed here. The house is spacious, well equipped and great proximity to the beach and restaurants and stores. Dan is very accommodating. Can’t wait until our next visit:
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Phoenix

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

Perfect in every way

A splendid visit at a first class place. Working with Dan was a pleasure. The location was just wonderful! Will certainly be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Hummingbirds and the beach❤️

We came for the hummingbird festival and decided we wanted to enjoy the beach, too. This home was just perfect. The home is very welcoming and very comfortable and very clean!! It has everything you could possible need. The golf card is an added plus to drive to the beach and around the town. Dan is a wonderful host and responds very quickly to all communications. I sure hope we get to come back soon!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian M.

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

Absolutely awesome stay!

We came in for Memorial Day and absolutely loved this home. The home was so close to the beach which made it super easy getting on the sand especially during a super busy weekend! The golf cart was a huge hit with the family as well. We would definitely stay here again. Also btw, communication with the owner was fast and super easy. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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Hosted by Dan Rickett

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