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Steps from the beach. Panoramic ocean views. Sleeps 8 (K/K/Q/sleeper sofa).

Personal tiki bar. Full bar with second fridge, second sink, wine fridge.

Living room and sunroom, panoramic ocean views.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Port Aransas, TX

Holiday Beach3 min walk
Horace Caldwell Pier6 min drive
Port Aransas Beach7 min drive
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)47 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great location with awesome views. Thank you for letting us enjoy your great condo. Jay

Jay J.

Feb 26, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1- Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Master

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2 - Guest

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

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Beachfront Penthouse “CaraCara” - Island Retreat152

Panoramic ocean views.
Private pedestrian beach access.
Steps from the beach.

Beautiful bright 3 bed/2ba penthouse. Fantastic location.
This is what a beach vacation should be.

*Must be 25 to rent*
*No pets*

Full, spacious kitchen.
Full, separate Tiki bar.

Master: King w/ ocean views and seven-shower-head walk-in shower.
2nd bed: King
3rd bed: Queen
+ Sleeper Sofa

In Island Retreat w/ access to swimming pools, grills, game courts, & boardwalk. Parking for 3 cars. Beach gear provided.

STR#248320

Property manager

Stephanie Kover

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Violation of the no animals or no smoking policy will subject the guest to an additional $1000 cleaning fee, plus all fines assessed by the complex.

The amenities provided, including the robes, are our property. The condo is routinely inspected, and guests will be charged for missing/broken items.

Only toilet paper in the toilet. No bones, shrimp shells, seafood or noodles down sink or disposal. *Services to unclog may be charged against guest.*

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

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

Holiday Beach - 3 min walk
Mustang Island Beach - 3 min drive
IB Magee Beach Park - 6 min drive
Horace Caldwell Pier - 6 min drive
Port Aransas Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk
‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬5 min drive
‪Coffee Waves P - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront Penthouse “CaraCara” - Island Retreat152 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Penthouse “CaraCara” - Island Retreat152?

As of 29 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Penthouse “CaraCara” - Island Retreat152 on 7 July 2024 start from AU$1,081.40, 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 Beachfront Penthouse “CaraCara” - Island Retreat152 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Penthouse “CaraCara” - Island Retreat152?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Penthouse “CaraCara” - Island Retreat152?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Penthouse “CaraCara” - Island Retreat152 located?

Located in Port Aransas, this beachfront condo is in the city centre, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jin

19 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very good

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY L.

13 June 2024

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

Never been to a beach

My sister-in-law is 67 and has never been to the beach so this was a surprise. She said she will never forget it. It made her life so much happier. Stephanie, the owner was always just a phone call away and very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

26 Feb 2024

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

Beach Trip

Great location with awesome views. Thank you for letting us enjoy your great condo. Jay

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

16 Feb 2024

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

Cara Cara Island Reteat

We had an excellent stay at this property. We are all (4) 65+ and stairs were not a problem. Awesome patio and sun porch with great views and sunshine. Very comfortable beds. Spacious living room, kitchen and dining room. Well equipped. Definitely want to stay here again!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenell D., Round Rock

31 July 2023

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

Great place! Highly recommend.

Everything about our stay was wonderful. Property was clean was large enough for my family of 6. Kitchen, dining room and living. Book with detailed instructions was very helpful. Great view and easy access to beach. Will use again in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay V.

18 July 2023

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

Very Comfortable

This clean and spacious condo met all our expectations. The owner/ manager was very responsive. Great beach vacation. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

20 June 2023

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

Family Vacay

We came to Port A for a big Family vacay and had our parents up on the 3rd floor and they never left except to actually go home. Loved being above the dunes and watching everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

21 May 2023

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

Great experience

You can tell the owner put a lot of thought and caring in all the extras they provided such as games, robes , kuerig, beach/ pool toys etc. The beds are very comfortable. The view of ocean great.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

18 May 2023

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

CaraCara is Amazing

Look no further for an awesome beach retreat with endless views. This place is absolutely amazing! You will enjoy the CaraCara as we did.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

29 Apr 2023

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

Perfect spot with a view

You can’t beat this view and just short walk across the boardwalk to the beach. Stephanie was quick to respond to any questions and the condo was very relaxing. It had everything we needed and was very quiet. We enjoyed watching and listening to the waves roll in.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

24 Feb 2023

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

Family vacation

We loved this place. It’s was a perfect location to the beach and to town. The condo was beautiful and clean. The property manager answered me right away when I text her. We didn’t have to bring a lot of stuff. Condo had everything. My 3 year didn’t want to love. We will be back soon. If you looking for a spot that is a minute or two walk to the beach this is the condo for you.. love the place and location..

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

12 Oct 2022

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

Very Nice Luxury Condo

Clean condo and grounds, easy access to the beach. Enjoyed out stay just too short, should have stayed longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

10 Oct 2022

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

Excellent choice

The property was excellent The owners left helpful instructions Would recommend 100%

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Kover

A Little About Us: Stephanie was raised in Reno, Nevada, where she learned to love hiking, birding, climbing, and outdoor adventures. Prior to moving to Texas, Steph lived in Boulder, Colorado, where she conducted scientific experiments as part of BP's response to the Deepwater Horizon blowout in the Gulf of Mexico. She then lived in Berkeley, California, where she obtained her law degree. Bryan was born at the Ft. Riley army base. Prior to moving to Texas for law school, Bryan lived in Wisconsin, Michigan, Chicago, New York, Germany, and Atlanta, where Bryan wore many hats, including line-cook, musician, organ courier, and middle-school teacher. Bryan loves deep dives into history and is an avid reader. Bryan and Steph currently live in Austin and hope to start a family. In the meantime, they've raised 2 cats--Kitty Whompus and Kitty Carson--who stay at home while Bryan and Steph continue chasing new adventures. We hope you enjoy your time at our mountain and beach homes as much as we do!