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Private kitchen
the amazing outdoor space which includes a large covered deck with dining table, patio furniture, as well as a fire pit for night time enjoyment.
Exterior
The bedroom and living room both have flat screen televisions with cable. Wifi is also provided.
Dreamy King bed

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Port Aransas, Texas
  • Roberts Point Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • IB Magee Beach Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sunshine Cottage- Fire Pit | Fenced in Yard

Summary:
This 1-bedroom home is in a prime location & has EVERYTHING you need for an amazing vacation in Port Aransas, TX!

• Minutes away from the Beach!
• Sleeps 4
• Outdoor Patio/Dining
• Fire Pit
• Fully Stocked Kitchen
• Plush Bed
• Dog Friendly
• Parking- 2 cars
• Drip Coffee Maker
• Outdoor Shower
• WIFI
• Fenced Yard

The Space:
Welcome to Sunshine Cottage! Located in the heart of Port Aransas, this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom retreat is perfect for couples, small families, or friends looking for a relaxing beach escape. Comfortably accommodating up to 4 guests, this coastal gem offers the ideal blend of convenience and tranquility.

Enjoy being just minutes from the beach, top dining spots, and local attractions, making it easy to explore everything Port Aransas has to offer. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, this inviting space provides the perfect home base for your island adventure.

Book your stay today and experience the best of Port Aransas!

MAIN SPACES OF THE HOME:

– 1 BEDROOM & 1 BATHROOM –

BEDROOM 1:
* King-sized Bed
* TV
* Nightstand & Lamps
* Air Conditioning

– 1 BATHROOM –
* Ensuite Bathroom with Walk-in Shower

– CHEF’S KITCHEN –
* Fully Stocked
* High-end Appliances
* Refrigerator
* Ample Cabinetry

– LIVING ROOM –
* TV
* Sofa Bed
* Modernized Lighting
* Open Floor Concept directing to the Kitchen and Dining Area

Guest Access:
The guest has access to the entire home minus the locked cleaners closet.

The Neighborhood:
Nearby Attractions:

• Port Aransas Beach - A short walk away, this pristine beach is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing.
• Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center - A nature reserve featuring a boardwalk and observation tower, ideal for birdwatching enthusiasts.
• Roberts Point Park - A waterfront park offering picnic areas, a marina, and fishing spots, great for family outings.
• Port Aransas Museum - Explore the local history and heritage of Port Aransas through engaging exhibits.
• The Scarlet Lady Dolphin Adventure - Embark on a dolphin-watching tour for an unforgettable marine experience.

Nearby Restaurants:

• Tortuga's Saltwater Grill - Located nearby, this restaurant offers elevated seafood and steaks in a modern yet inviting atmosphere.
• Venetian Hot Plate - A refined Italian dining experience featuring authentic dishes and a curated wine selection.
• La Playa Mexican Grille - A vibrant eatery offering Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, renowned for its seafood dishes and margaritas.
• Fins Grill & Icehouse - A waterfront dining venue offering fresh seafood, Angus burgers, and other island specialties in a family-friendly atmosphere.
• Irie's Island Food - A laid-back eatery offering island-inspired cuisine, including tacos, salads, sandwiches, and rice bowls.

Spanish Village is a quiet community tucked away off of Alister, a main street that runs through Port Aransas.

Getting Around:
This property is zoned for golf carts.
By Car: Renting a car is a convenient option to explore the area at your own pace. Having a car makes it easy to visit the many shopping centers, restaurants, and other points of interest in the area.
Rideshare Services: Services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in the area, providing a convenient alternative to driving. Simply book a ride through the app, and you'll be on your way to your destination in no time.

Other Things to Note:
"PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE 25 YEARS OLD TO BOOK THIS PROPERTY, CANCELLATION POLICY WILL APPLY"

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- Check-in is at 4pm
- Check-out is at 10am
- Up to 2 dogs are allowed for $125 per stay, no cats please. We kindly ask that your dog is crate trained and that you pick up after your dog.
- No parties allowed—violations may result in immediate termination of the stay. We aim to maintain a respectful environment for our neighbors.
- An exterior camera is installed solely to monitor our cleaning team for quality and security purposes.
- Parking for 2 cars max. Parking pass needed.
- If you're interested in a long-term stay, please reach out to inquire about availability. Winter Texan Rate: November - March 1 at $1,700 monthly plus fees.
- Port Aransas is constantly evolving with ongoing construction, building projects, and community improvements. While we can't guarantee a completely quiet stay, these efforts help make the area even better for residents and visitors alike. Keep in mind that island life comes with seasonal pests like mosquitoes. To help keep them at bay, our properties receive professional pest control treatments every month. Please be aware that because Port Aransas is a unique coastal community, cable and Wi-Fi connectivity might be unpredictable. Thank you for acknowledging that we have no control over these services. Service interruptions will not qualify for any discounts or reimbursements.

GUEST VERIFICATION:
To ensure a smooth and secure stay, we require the primary guest listed on the reservation to complete a simple screening process within 48 hours of booking confirmation. Please note that your reservation is not confirmed until these steps are completed.

Once verified, and prior to check-in, guests will be asked to sign a Rental Agreement that includes:
- Agreeing to our rental terms and conditions.
- Providing a valid government-issued ID and a matching credit card before check-in.
- Paying a non-refundable $50 damage waiver. The damage waiver provides coverage for accidental damage during your stay, as long as it is reported prior to your check-out.

The damage waiver covers accidental damage that may occur during your stay. To ensure coverage, all damage must be reported promptly while you’re still at the property. We understand there is normal wear and tear at houses but should anything accidentally break or get stained during your stay please just let us know. Thank you!

Interaction with Guests:
This property is managed by Sand Key Vacation Rentals. We are located at 221 W. Avenue A Suite 5 in Port Aransas.
We are open 9am-5pm Monday - Sat and 10am-3pm on Sunday. We also provide 24/7 guest support.
Please get in touch with our office if you need assistance.

Property manager

Sand Key Realty
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Port Aransas

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Old Town Port Aransas, a neighbourhood in Port Aransas. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Port Aransas, Texas

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roberts Point Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Virginia's On The Bay - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Desserted Island Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunshine Cottage- Fire Pit | Fenced in Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine Cottage- Fire Pit | Fenced in Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunshine Cottage- Fire Pit | Fenced in Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunshine Cottage- Fire Pit | Fenced in Yard located?

Located in Old Town Port Aransas, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Port Aransas Museum and Port Aransas Beach. Nature Preserves and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

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

Highly recommend

It was very clean Enjoy the location Love the the outside area and the inside was very nice and enjoyable. Must enjoyed time away with a special friend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

My stay

The stay was nice . House was perfect. Only thing that was wrong is the smoke detector would beep all night .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Great

It was clean and the AC was cold. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

Sunshine cottage

Loved it, great location and privacy for my family and my dogs. Cute cute setup. Will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Stay

Really enjoyed my stay. Had everything I needed and thank you for letting my fur babies come. A fenced yard was just what we needed. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Johnny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Some that happy

It was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Absolutely Perfect

I had questions prior to booking and the owners were very helpful. The location is amazing in relation to shopping, restaurants and still quiet. We had a golf cart and it was a short hop to the beach. We will rent from this group again, it was outstanding. AND FYI on the shower and other complaints online, we had ZERO issues with anything at the cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Myrie B.

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

Sunshine cottage

Overall was a great stay, was a little disappointed with the dirty dishes. Whomever stayed in the cottage before Chose to place dirty greasy dishes back in the cabinet instead of washing them.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Brooke R.

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

Nice stay

The other units aircon is better. This unit aircon in one room on wall does not work at cooling entire area. Front area with kitchen remained hot entire time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel V.

Liked: Check-in, location

Three stars

It was clean. Shower was disappointing (wife had to wash her hair in the kitchen sink due to poor water pressure in the shower). The bathroom sink was not attached to the wall (not that big of a deal for us). Back area seemed to be under renovation. "Dog friendly" area is out front and very small. Other than that our stay as expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Love it - but not well maintained.

We stayed in the same cottage in April - one of several. Pefect, but the shower was an issue - temperature and pressure control. We complained to San Key when we stayed there in April. Love it except for the shower issues, which we reported to Sand Key when we left. We were told that no one else complained. When we returned in October, we were forced to either take cold showers or wash in the sink. Washing hair under cold water is very unpleasant. We will return, but not to this cottage.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Great for Quick Getaway

This is our 6th year staying in the Spanish Village. With just me and my husband (plus the dog) it is the perfect place for a laid back Port A getaway. It’s not a resort but exactly what you need to be near the beach and at the center of town near many awesome establishments. We will definitely rebook next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Don’t bring small dogs

This property appears to have a secure place for your puppies but the fences are installed with space between the ground and fence. Our pups are small and could get under it. The neighbors were great and brought them back to us. There were two other issues. The shower appears to be larger than it is (30” x 30”). It was difficult to move in the small space. The second was the TV set up. It has two TVs one in the living area and it got the normal channels the other in the bedroom had Netflix etc but no major channels. It is centrally located and close to all the restaurants and activities. The kitchen is well appointed. It was cold when we were there so we didn’t spend any time outside but the yard was very nice with the exception of the fence set up. Parking was very easy. The property managers were very responsive to any issues we had.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Penny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needed Repairs for Sunshine Cottage

The main heater in the cottage did not work. I was promptly given two space heaters, which helped but didn't really keep the property warm. Moreover, for safety reasons, space heaters should not be used at night when you're sleeping or when you leave the property, so it was always cold. The shower didn't work; it was all hot or all cold, not much in between. The cover on the drain was off. Moreover, the water pressure in the bathroom was very low. I took one shower in 7 days and washed my hair in the kitchen sink. After the first day or two, I could not lock the property when I left. The lock was corroded and needed to be replaced. In addition to my clothes, I had well over $1500 in personal items that someone could have easily walked away with. Finally, the prominently advertised fit pit, which I was looking forward to using, wasn't there, though there was a small charcoal grill. Before leaving I brought a list of these problems by the Sand Key rental office and went over them with the woman there. You can't fix it if you don't know about it. Still, I cannot recommend this property until these maintenance items are taken care of. If you're interested in leasing the Sunshine Cottage, I'd strongly advise you to contact the host (i.e., Sand Key Rentals) to make sure these issues have been resolved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not what we bargained on

Outside area was great. However the bathroom was so small. Could barely turn around in shower and had poor water pressure The only electrical outlet in the kitchen didn’t work. Had to make coffee and toast outside on the deck! Was not able to use toaster oven either. The pictures were very deceiving as to the size of the unit. Would not recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Pet friendly cozy get away

Great location, nice outside, fenced areas for dogs, not far from beach/shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

William E.

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

Great little place!

This place is perfect for a couple with dogs and super convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Pleasant hideaway

I originally scheduled this trip from my boyfriend and I, but due to unforeseen circumstances had to come alone because we were unable to rework the dates of the rental. It was exactly what I expected, and a very relaxing stay. There were a couple tiny things that were missing that were. In the agreement, (sponge to wash dishes, basic seasonings) But those were easily remedied by a quick trip to the store. The community was quaint and quiet, And while it says there is a laundry facility in the community cabana, it wasn’t clearly marked it so I never found it. Again, just ran to the lovely laundromat down the road. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mystica M.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Very cute little cottage. It was very clean and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

secily s.

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

Great little intown bungalow!

This property is in the little community called Spanish Village. It is in the middle of Old Town, which is close by anything you might need. Restaurants, shops, beach. You just need a golf cart to get to all of it. We brought our dogs and the yard was great. Outdoor shower was refreshing after a day at the beach. There was extra toilet paper, trash bags, and paper towels. This is not always the case. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel V.

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

Great cozy spot

In all is a perfect little place for a family of 4, close to everything you want to do while in PortA.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Perfect for us!

We had a great time, we always do in Port Aransas! My husband and I are best friends and not picky. I was a little disappointed that it was not as clean as would have been expected. The only time we called left message with call service and never got a response. Also...lawn service entered gate blowing leaves while we were having coffee, when asked how long they would be they left and when we went outside the gate there was an empty egg carton, plastic cup, and other trash that was not ours. We cleaned it up because we care but when we arrived there was also multiple cigarette butts in yard. We are smokers but will not even throw a butt in the ocean while fishing, much less a property yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

AnnDee S.

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

Fun location

Comfortable. Private. Near everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

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

Cute little house with a fenced in yard for our dogs

We really loved the house, it has an amazing outdoor space with a fire pit, grill and lots of seating. The house is super cute and had everything we needed for the stay. It’s a perfect place for a weekend getaway in Port A, and really close to restaurants, bars and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Tanya T.

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

Labor Day Stay

Sheets, matress pad and matress were dirty. I dont think the sheets were even changed. They were wrinkled (slept on) and had black animal hair all over it. Did call mgmt around 9 when we got there and they did bring us new sheets. The kitchen door is about to fall off the hinges. Enjoyed the outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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