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Sept -May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free Downtown Port A! Beautiful Home & Large Yard!

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Open Concept Living, Dining & Kitchen (Upstairs)
Fenced Private Spacious Yard w/ Tropical Landscape & Large Shade Trees
Living (Upstairs)
Living w/ Queen Sofa Bed (Upstairs)
Dining (Upstairs)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Roberts Point Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • IB Magee Beach Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Sept -May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free Downtown Port A! Beautiful Home & Large Yard!

Welcome to “Port A Tropical Hideaway”, a beautiful vacation home with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this two-story home can accommodate up to 6 guests. This rental gem is the ultimate getaway for family and friends with an enclosed upper patio and deck with a large, shaded backyard to allow guests to relax and enjoy.

Located less than a mile from the beach and the marina, this “Old Town” prime location, just off Allister and Cotter access roads lets you explore some of the best Port A attractions has to offer. The property is also within walking distance of some of the area's most sought after restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, music venues, nightlife, art galleries and great shopping. There’s no need to worry about transportation if you’d rather leave the golf carts or vehicles behind.

The city of Port Aransas offers a heated community pool, skate park, basketball courts, baseball fields, playground and beautiful park on the ship channel to watch the dolphins in the evening, all a short drive away.

The backyard and front yard are lovely outdoor spaces with lush landscaping, oak trees, palm trees, and high privacy fences to enjoy. The “Port A Tropical Hideaway” owners have thought of all the details to ensure guests have the best possible experience in the property.

The upstairs open concept layout of the house ensures that everyone has a seat, making it an excellent choice for entertaining your group. The leather sofa with two swivel chairs, two side tables, and an oversized coffee table completes the living room. A kitchen island with two bar chairs lies adjacent to the kitchen, and a separate dining with seating for four completes the area. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare a delicious meal for family and friends.

There are two bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with a queen, each with a TV. A full bathroom is located between the two bedrooms, with the half bath located off the living and kitchen area. Should you require more sleeping space, the sofa in the living room folds out into a queen.

This home also features an upper deck with a half-moon sofa, coffee table, two chairs, and an outdoor rug, creating the perfect spot to bask in the sun whilst enjoying the scenery. On the lower patio, two loveseats, coffee table, and outdoor rug provide ample space to enjoy your meals with family and friends, store your coolers, chairs, and beach toys. Don’t forget the hot / cold outdoor shower to rinse off after a day at the beach.
Ample parking for 2 standard size vehicles in the driveway, 1 standard size vehicle in the garage and parking for 1 standard size vehicle parking in front of the house on the street.

The homes on the property are designed so they can be rented multiple ways depending on the number of guests and rental season. The homes / apartment has separate entrances to each of the upstairs main homes, the downstairs apartment and game room. There are no interior doors or stairways leading to each. Allowing guests their own private spaces when needed.

The " Port A Tropical Hideaway" is located in the heart of Port Aransas with some original homes in the area as well as newly built homes. It has a unique location in Old Town Port Aransas and many guests rent a golf cart to enhance their beach experience due to easy access to everything!!! Be sure to rent carts ahead of time and know the golf cart rules and safety of the island.

Need additional accommodations and want to be close by? The property is offered three different ways on VRBO, listing 229322 is the 2 bedroom and 1 ½ bath, listing 228155 is the 5 bedroom and 4 bath with game room and apartment and listing 370192 is both listings combined.

Property manager

Melanie Sanders
Premier Host

Languages

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

Adults only
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Old Town Port Aransas, a neighbourhood in Port Aransas, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near 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

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Roberts Point Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Virginia's On The Bay - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sept -May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free Downtown Port A! Beautiful Home & Large Yard! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sept -May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free Downtown Port A! Beautiful Home & Large Yard! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sept -May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free Downtown Port A! Beautiful Home & Large Yard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sept -May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free Downtown Port A! Beautiful Home & Large Yard!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sept -May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free Downtown Port A! Beautiful Home & Large Yard! located?

Located in Old Town Port Aransas, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nature Preserves and Port Aransas Beach. Port Aransas Museum and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Fun Getaway!

We had a great time in Port A! We loved that you can drive on the beach and our dogs loved it too. The house had a fenced in yard that was great for the dogs too. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason M W.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place for the dogs

Great yard and setup for the dogs. Very walkable location to food, shops, downtown. Lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Very nice home! Great location, great time!

Very comfy, clean home. Close to beach & our dog loved it! Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

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

Wonderful stay in Port A!

We loved staying in Old Town and the property was beautiful, we would definitely recommend and love to stay here again anytime!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

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

Nice home

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn A.

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

Excellent Stay

This place was good location. The place was the perfect size. The only issue was the Wifi would go in and out. I am not sure if I was on the correct network, but it wasn't that important to us to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

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

Lovely place, great location!

Melanie is a great host. The place was clean and inviting with all the amenities one would need. The central location is within walking distance to many restaurants, shops and attractions. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Family trip

Relaxing and great little gem . I enjoy everytime we come. AC feels really good when coming off the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Very nice place

Very convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

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

Awesome

My girlfriend wanted me to mention no covering on door. I have stayed on this property before and you had everything we needed and Melanie your communication before and during visit was 5 star! I love this property and would highly recommend it!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

PT R.

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

Port A 2023

Excellent. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendall J.

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

Amazing!

This place was an easy to get to location.. we love staying on the old part of town because you can take the golf cart everywhere. We pick the house based off location and the fireworks that were going to happen for new years because the show is on that side of town. I can’t say enough great things about the house.. super clean when you walk in..lots of cooking/utensils…beds were comfy. Everything was great! Definitely stay here again! Melanie was awesome and so nice to communicate with!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Location, Location, Location

We had a wonderful stay in the Old Town neighborhood. It is a well kept home and we enjoyed how quiet the area was. We were the only guest so the larger home was offered and we really appreciated the extra space. The front porch area was one of our favorite places to relax and bird watch. Our dog came with us and he was happy in the fenced backyard and he loved the front porch hanging out with us. Thank you Melanie and we will visit again. Don and Lisa Kiley
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Linda H.

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

Good parts and suggestions

We had a very good time and enjoyed the place. A few suggestions follow. Some staples would have been helpful: sugar, salt, olive oil. A rubber mat in the shower, we’re older and that’s pretty slippery. Some better soap, the one there had been watered down. Several utensils are missing according to the photos. A review of what’s there might be helpful. But, that’s not to say we didn’t have a great time. Thanks for the welcome gift and allowing us to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Joy J.

Disliked: Communication

Average rental

This rental was overall fine. It had a very musty smell which was displeasing. Also there were a few important items missing like soap and kitchen trash. Also, several of the lights were out which made it dark unless the shades were open. I emailed the owner just to notify them of these things so they could correct this but never received a response to that email.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Tawyla B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good location but many improvements should be made.

When booking this property I had sent a message stating we were coming to fish for the weekend. The day of check in I recieved a text with check in info. While traveling and reading the info it stated no boats or trailers were allowed at the property and other arrangements must be made. NO place in the listing had this information!!! The listing stated there were 3 spots for us to park so we only took one vehicle to make sure we had room to park with the boat even if we needed to drop the trailer. We made arrangements at 11:00 pm when we arrived thanks to friends staying in the area. This 100% should be in the listing not info you receive the day of!!! The house is in a good location tucked away on a side street with very little traffic. It could definently be cleaner as there were large amounts of human hair on the pillows in our bed, while looking for a blanket in the closet I pulled down what appeared to be a urine stained sheet that may have been hidden up there from a previous guest, and we were given 2 bath towels for 4 adults X 3 days. Towels were provided promptly on request. The beds were confortable. Be prepared to do the cleaners job at check out even though you are charged a cleaning fee. You not only have to take the trash to the outside cans but must place the large cans at the road in a specific manor or be charged an extra $50. Load washing machine and start it, load dishwasher and start it, adjust the a/c, the list was longer than I have experienced before.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bridgett S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Average rental

Pros: 1. Dog friendly home including tile floors & fenced yard. 2. Not in high traffic area, but easy to get to restaurants, etc. 3. TVs in bedrooms and main space which can be viewed from dining and living room. Also a DVD player so you can get a Redbox movie, if needed. 4. Decent amount of space with nice kitchen. 5. Electronic keypad, so you don't have to worry about keeping track of a house key. Cons: 1. Needs some attention. Noticeable musty smell and appears to have mildew around the vent above bed in 2nd bedroom. A half bath bulb burned out - someone removed it instead of replacing. Hose at front of house (best place to rinse dog paws - outdoor shower not ideal for this) doesn't work. 2. Communication could be better. No info on VRBO app for check-in. Didn't receive any messages until day before trip and instruction sheet indicates "no pets", although booking showed bringing dogs. Never got a response when requested verification on this. Random FYIs: There's no tiki bar. I don't know anyone who needs this, but ya know... The queen bed is very high. If you're traveling with little ones, you might need to use the fold-up bed (looks like a twin) or sleeper sofa. Takeaway: Weather wasn't great during our stay, so we couldn't fully enjoy the beach (which is pretty nice) but the house was comfy. It was good to have a place we could bring the pups and not have to keep them on leashes when they needed to go out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

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

Port A

Nice place enjoyed stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Vacation in Port Aransas

The home was very pretty. The thing that drew me to this property was location and fenced yard for my pets. Overall would recommend. Enjoyed our stay and dogs loved the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

liliana m.

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

Todo muy bonito la casa muy confortable solo la cafetera no funciona pero todo lo demás perfecto

Me gusto mucho volveré en mis próximas vacaciones casa confortable y muy limpio todo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jana K.

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

Get away

The property was cute , decorated really nice and great location to walk to great restaurant. Nice area to take a morning walk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Stacie C.

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

Beautiful Place, a few hiccups

Electric did not work for lights in master bedroom and laundry room. There were washed clothes in the washer, but otherwise, (and I am sure they are going to fix the electric), it is a beautiful, fully stocked upstairs cabin with a cool deck to hang out on and a private yard. Quick jaunts to many sights are a breeze in this location. Quite area, and you can still hear the nightlife down the street, from the back yard. A perfect place for a family who likes the amenities of a stocked kitchen...and the grill is a plus. Pamela's communications were all friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Carol B.

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

Major Disappointment

This property is incorrectly listed. The house is split into 3 separate listings, Large house, small house, and apartment, not notated on the website. The listing boasts Tiki Bar, (photos) Games room, garage. The garage could not be opened. The Tiki Bar was inside the large house inaccessible to us. The house assigned to us was the small house. Not dirty but, DIRTY. The mattress in one of the bedrooms indicated a crime scene had taken place; absolutely nasty and caused much worry for us to use. The dishwasher wasn’t attached to the wall. Kitchen sink had a leak which flowed to the floor. A quick look underneath the cabinet outlined a long standing leak. Bed linens did not fit the bed they were assigned to and the bathroom had a nasty (unwashed) white bath mat. Roaches throughout which caused us to eat at restaurants. Yard equipment was broken and the BBQ grill was left uncleared. The washing machine was left with a sock and T-shirt and the dryer needs a new belt. The vacuum had not been emptied in ages. Drawers contained other visitors possessions. I emailed both the owner and the person who apparently cleaned. This was done on Friday. I didn’t hear back until Monday. Some issues were dealt with on the day before we departed. A really bad experience. Nasty!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Sanders

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About: Thank you for your interest in our home. We live in Boerne Texas with out 5 children. Our family loves to go to our home in Port Aransas every chance we get and we hope you will do the same. Melanie

Why they chose this property

We love it here and it is just 3 hours 15 minutes from our home.

What makes this property unique

The home has a lush landscape with lots of shade with an upper deck and lower patio to enjoy. It is just Beautiful!

Languages:

English

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