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In-Town Cottage | Fire Pit | Pet friendly!

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Covered outdoor dining space
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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.
The bedroom and living room both have flat screen televisions with cable. Wifi is also provided.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, Texas
  • Port Aransas Museum
    3 min walk
  • Nature Preserves
    3 min walk
  • Port Aransas Birding Center
    3 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
Balcony
Garden

About this property

In-Town Cottage | Fire Pit | Pet friendly!

Summary:
Welcome to Sunshine Cottage in Port Aransas, Texas!

Escape the daily grind and embrace the island life in our cheerful Sunshine Cottage. This vintage bungalow has undergone a modern transformation, offering all the conveniences you need with a touch of urban flair!

**Golf cart rentals**
**5 minute drive to beach**
**Private backyard**
**Prime location**
**Free parking**
**Walk to restaurants, bars and shops!!**

The Space:
🍽️ Fully-Equipped Kitchen: Spacious layout, butcher block countertops, large stainless sink, 4-burner electric range, refrigerator with freezer, and all essentials for your culinary adventures.

🛋️ Comfortable Living Area: Sofa that converts into a double bed, dining area for two, and a flat-screen TV for your entertainment.

🛏️ Dreamy Sleeping Area: King-size bed, mounted flat-screen TV, and a workstation desk (even though we hope you won't be working on vacation!).

🚿 Chic Bathroom: Subway-tiled stall shower for a stylish and refreshing experience.

🌳 Outdoor Paradise: Unwind on the large covered deck with dining table, patio furniture, and a fire pit for enchanting nights.

Exclusive Partnership:

🚗🛒 Golf Cart Rentals: Explore Port Aransas with ease! Enjoy exclusive deals with our partner, Port A Carts, for convenient and stylish golf cart rentals. Cruise around the island in style!

Location Highlights:

🏝️ Heart of Port Aransas: Situated on Alister Street, close to grocery stores, restaurants, bars, and shopping.

🚗 Convenient Parking: Maximum of two standard size vehicles allowed (golf carts count as one of the two vehicles).

📺 Entertainment Galore: Flat-screen TVs with cable in the bedroom and living room. WiFi is also provided.

House Rules:

🚫 No Boats or Trailers: Unfortunately, the community does not allow boats or trailers of any kind.

🚗 Parking: Two max cars allowed with two parking passes provided.

🗑️ Trash Info: Utilize the community dumpster for your convenience.

Experience the charm of Sunshine Cottage – a timeless retreat where modern comfort meets island serenity. Book now for an unforgettable Port Aransas getaway!

Guest Access:
Situated on Alister Street in the heart of Port Aransas, this property is just a short distance away from the grocery store, restaurants, bars and other shopping. These cottages have been a fixture in Port Aransas for years and offer a truly unique location.

Located well within the golf cart accessible area you would enjoy the 5 minute drive to the beach. A beach access road located near the community makes for a fast and fun drive.

Getting Around:
Golf cart friendly community!

*Sand Key offers Golf Cart rentals for this property. Additional Information will be sent to you in your booking confirmation message :) *
For Golf Carts-it is free delivery and pick no discount rates:)

Other Things to Note:
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in is at 4pm and check-out is at 10am. While we try to go above and beyond to accommodate our guests, we cannot guarantee early check-ins or late departures. This is to allow our cleaning crew ample time to make sure the property is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after your stay.

ACCESS CODE We have an electronic lock on our property. You won't need to go to an office and pick up keys. This code will be a part of the check-in instructions sent 30 minutes prior to your arrival. When you get in the area you can go straight to the property, unpack, relax and enjoy.

INCIDENTALS: The house comes stocked with dishes, glasses, utensils, cookware, linens, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and bath towels. There is a coffee maker.

SELF CATERING: All of our properties are self-catering. No maid or towel service is provided during your stay.

We partner with SUPERHOG for our guest screening process. The SUPERHOG application must be completed by the primary guest listed on the reservation, and the background check must be finalized within 48 hours of booking confirmation, in compliance with State and City regulations. Please note, your booking is NOT confirmed until these requirements are fulfilled.
Once confirmed, and prior to check-in, guests are required to sign a Rental Agreement that outlines the terms of the stay, which includes agreeing to the following:

-Abide by our rental terms and conditions.
-Provide a valid government-issued ID and matching credit card before check-in.
-Pay a non-refundable $50 damage waiver through SUPERHOG.
This damage waiver covers accidental damage during your stay. Please note, any damage incurred must be reported during your stay to ensure coverage by the waiver.
-The age requirement is 25 years or older to reserve a property.

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING: Beach towels, extra paper goods (toilet paper, facial tissue and paper towels), extra pillows if you wish to sleep with more than one, coffee and coffee filters, spices/seasoning, bathing soap and shampoo, extra dish soap, extra trash bags, sun tan lotion/sun block and beach gear.

NO SMOKING!

In the house, we provide a detailed guest book, including some of our favorite things to do around Port Aransas.

Thank you!

Interaction with Guests:
This property is managed by Sand Key Vacation Rentals. We are located at 221 W. Avenue A Suite 6 in Port Aransas. We are open 9 - 5 Monday - Sat and 10 - 3 on Sunday. Our hours in the Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) are 9-6 Monday-Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Please get in touch with our office if you need assistance.

Property manager

Sand Key Realty
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

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

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
CHECK-IN PROCESS: Sand Key Vacation Rentals On the day of your arrival, Sand Key Vacation Rentals will issue an access code to the property via ema...

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 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.
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Port Aransas, Texas

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 3 min walk
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 15 min walk
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 19 min walk
  • Port Aransas Beach - 20 min walk
  • University of Texas Marine Science Institute - 2 min drive

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
  • ‪MacDaddy's Family Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In-Town Cottage | Fire Pit | Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In-Town Cottage | Fire Pit | Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In-Town Cottage | Fire Pit | Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In-Town Cottage | Fire Pit | Pet friendly! 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

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Trip
Booked this property for a quick getaway. It was the prefect size for me and the pugs. My mom and sister booked the property next door. We enjoyed the outside area and the fire pit. Thought it was nicely maintained. Would consider saying here again if in the area. Very pleased with the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
This is a great little cottage for 2 people. Great location and yard. 2 things that would have made it better: a new mattress- springs were sprung with a black hole that kept sucking us in. Another AC unit- currently only one which is in the bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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