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Ray of Sunshine | Walk to Beach + Ocean Views!

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Exterior View
Community Boardwalk
Living Room Seating
Open Living Space
Open Living Space

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12249.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Holiday Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4th Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Bathroom

3rd Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ray of Sunshine | Walk to Beach + Ocean Views!

If you're craving a Port Aransas beach accommodation with a bona fide front-line view of the Gulf, look no further than Ray of Sunshine! Make your first order of the day to breathe in the fresh Gulf breezes with a walk along the beach. After all, your front yard is the Texas Gulf Coast.

The entrance for this property connects with a second-level balcony and offers more ocean views. This stunning four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home has an open-concept design that maximizes your views to the ocean. The kitchen adjoins the dining room making it easy to entertain the family or a group of friends. The fully stocked kitchen has granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The dining seats eight guests. The living room features a comfortable leather sectional, perfect for gathering together for a movie night.

The primary bedroom has a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV and a set of French doors leading to the wrap-around balcony. The primary bathroom has a walk-in shower and a separate tub. The second level offers three guest bedrooms with an additional sitting area. The sitting area has a twin-size daybed with a twin-size trundle and a flat-screen TV. The second bedroom offers a queen-size bed with amazing views of the beach. The third bedroom offers a queen-size bed and shares a bath with the bunk room. The bunk room offers two sets of twin-size beds with a flat-screen TV.

Take the private boardwalk to the beach to splash in the surf! Additional amenities include a barbecue grill, plenty of parking for cars and boats, a washer and dryer, nightly and monthly rentals available, free Wi-Fi and Silver Sands concierge service. Golf carts are available to rent.

Book your stay at Ray of Sunshine and find out why the beaches of Port Aransas, Texas, consistently make the Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best list. Known as the “Fishing Capital of Texas,” Port Aransas is an angler’s haven with pier fishing, deep-sea excursions, and bay and channel fishing. You can even cast your line directly in the surf. Water activities abound in Port Aransas, and you will have your fill of surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, kayaking and paddleboarding. The pristine coastline and warm waters of the Gulf invite you to spend leisurely days swimming, snorkeling and beach combing. Port Aransas also boasts a bustling community of art galleries, museums, boutiques, and restaurants to satisfy every palate. Book Ray of Sunshine and find out for yourself why Port Aransas is a favorite vacation destination!

City of Port Aransas Registration: 200098136

Property manager

VTrips
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is on the beach. Port Aransas Beach and Nature Preserves reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. 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

  • Mustang Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Holiday Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ray of Sunshine | Walk to Beach + Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ray of Sunshine | Walk to Beach + Ocean Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ray of Sunshine | Walk to Beach + Ocean Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ray of Sunshine | Walk to Beach + Ocean Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Aransas holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mustang Island Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Holiday Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Great beach house
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana C.

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

Very Clean

This house was in a great location and spotless! For being this close to the beach not even any sand anywhere. The layout was great and spacious and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Beautiful home

We love the house, beautifully decorated. Plenty of space. The only real downside was the community boardwalk to the beach. It seemed to be in disrepair with several broken boards. It also involves more steps than I’d ever seen on a beach boardwalk. Not great if you have older family or little ones. It would have been impossible to carry all of our gear safely. Rented a golf cart which we had not planned to do. I chose this rental over others due to proximity to beach and the ease of the boardwalk. Disappointing that the boardwalk seemed unsafe to use. I would still rent the property, just plan and budget for a golf cart too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Keith S.

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

Memorial Day

Fans were dusty but overall we had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Sarah J.

Great Time!

The house was great, neighborhood access to the beach, ocean views from the upper patios, lots of dishes available for use. The only reason this house didn't get a 5 star was that there was no trash can to be found in the kitchen area. We looked everywhere and ended up just using a bag from one of our shopping trips. Would stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

bill g.

5 Star

Service was great and the house was the best one we have stayed in so far. hope to get into the same one next year

8/10 Good

Suzanne D.

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

Nice

Renting the property was easy…silver sands property management were great. Easy to contact and quick response.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Krista A.

5 Star

Our stay was phenomenal and we enjoyed every bit of our stay!! The golf cart was a ton of fun too! We will be booming again for next year!
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6/10 Okay

Jonathan R., Sachse, Texas

Nice home, needs a couple things fixed

The house location was great, the beds were comfy and relaxing. The washer dryer didn't work the whole time which made washing and drying towels and clothes a little more challenging. The railing on the stairs was loose which was a little sketchy. The outside stairs had cracks in the boards which was really scary. The golf carts we rented were decent, and when one didn't run right they switched it out for us. The maintenance people were no help at all. Other than that it was a fun time. I just expect more if I'm paying $4000 for 4 nights
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6/10 Okay

Jonathan R., Sachse, Texas

Nice home, needs a couple things fixed

The house location was great, the beds were comfy and relaxing. The washer dryer didn't work the whole time which made washing and drying towels and clothes a little more challenging. The railing on the stairs was loose which was a little sketchy. The outside stairs had cracks in the boards which was really scary. The golf carts we rented were decent, and when one didn't run right they switched it out for us. The maintenance people were no help at all. Other than that it was a fun time. I just expect more if I'm paying $4000 for 4 nights
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8/10 Good

Sherie J.

4 Star

We enjoyed our time at that house. It was clean and nice. The only problem I had was getting Maintenace to come and repair the washing machine. In three days, I called six times. I was told on Friday that someone came by on Thursday (nobody notified me) and fixed it. While I was still on the phone with the lady on Friday, I went and looked in the washing machine and there was still standing water from what we left from dipping it out. We even tried to fix it ourselves. The maintenance supervisor would not get on the phone with me. The lady kept telling me what he was saying. He said someone came out Thursday and ran a cycle. They might have come out, but they did nothing. I know this because I left something in there and it was still in the same place where I left it. She said they would send someone on Friday. We made sure someone was there (missing out on the fun all day) and nobody ever showed up. We had several little ones that we needed to wash for, and we could not. We also needed to wash towels during the week so we could use them again and could not. I was very disappointed in your supervisor and not making sure things were correct so we could get things washed up. Other than that, the stay was great, the view was great, and we had a great time
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

We had fun

After the initial issue getting a wiring door code, it was great and fit everyone just fine.

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

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

Great house close to beach

We loved the house. We’ll stocked except for washcloths. Master bedroom only had one washcloth. Kitchen had tons of dishes and spices. We really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Enjoyed Ray of 🌞

Entire family of 11 (ages 6-74!!) enjoyed our 3-night stay. Enjoyed cooking in well-stocked kitchen, nearby beach access and comfortable sleep!! Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jacquie M.

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

Beach get away

The home was nicely decorated and well kept. It would have been nice to use the yard, but the it had not been mowed in what seemed to be weeks because the weeds were extremely tall and the mosquitoes were hiding in tall grass. But other than that it was perfect. We loved the patios and the kids had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Marlo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The house was good. Needs some upkeep to a couple things. This is our second time to stay in this

The house was good. Needs a little upkeep on a few things. The grill does not work and did not last year when we stayed. Still overall a good house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sondra B.

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

Almost perfect

House was very nice. Only issues we had were dining room light did not work. Lights from kitchen were sufficient. Also dining room chairs were very uncomfortable. All in all a good rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Florentino C.

5 Star

Beautiful home, great layout room for everyone. Had a great time thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Great family space!

We enjoyed our stay! Common space was great for our multigenerational family stay. Quiet neighborhood with terrific proximity to beach (via both golf cart and boardwalk). Interior design felt comfortable and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Beautiful house, great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House Was beautifully decorated and had plenty of room for 10 of us. Great location across from the boardwalk although the boardwalk is long with lots of stairs. Unfortunately, due to Covid we could not drive the golf cart on the beach (so lots of walking). The house was well equipped (however, blender was old and needs replacing). Grill was also very small to cook for a large group. But overall, a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

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

Family Vacation

We were very pleased with the accommodations and location. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Marlo K.

Awesome Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house. Very clean. Plenty of room for everyone. Only complaint the golf cart key was never delivered to us. Otherwise great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Week at the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was fantastic
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10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

First Visit to Texas Coast

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location - easy walk or quick cart ride (included) to the beach. About 7-10 minutes by cart to restaurants, shopping and coffee in Port A. The property was clean and included the typical essentials. Everything worked!! There are lots of dishes and silverware. It does not include any beach towels, chairs or accessories so be sure to bring yours. We had never been to Port Aransas before so the directions to the Silver Sand office were a little unclear but with 1 extra u-turn we made it. The ocean view is from the upper level so you don't get to see water from the living area, but until the lot across the street has a house built on it, you get an unobstructed water view. The master is on the living level and the balance of the bedrooms are on the 2nd level, or 3rd level from the ground. There is a half bath off the living room in addition to the 3 full-bathrooms which is convenient. We would stay there again.

8/10 Good

Pam K.

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

Family fun!

We enjoyed our visit at Ray of Sunshine. Comfortable bed, very polite service, nicely decorated and the golf cart made things very convenient! Coffee pot was broken, but management replaced it the same day. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

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