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Marlin Madness, A Grandiose Coastal home with Private Pool and Hot Tub

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Exterior - Book now for a slice of paradise at Marlin Madness
Exterior - Your Ultimate Tropical Pool Getaway
Exterior - Marlin Madness in Banyan Beach
Living Area - Spacious living area
Living Area - Lots of seating for the whole family!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14305.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, Texas
  • Holiday Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • IB Magee Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Marlin Madness, A Grandiose Coastal home with Private Pool and Hot Tub

Marlin Madness BB909 is a delightful 5 bedroom 4.5 bath home in Banyan Beach that is sure to please! Step out into the spacious patio with a private pool; hot tub and outdoor grilling. You will also be able to enjoy meals from home in the phenomenal kitchen. The relaxing living room, well-appointed dining room, half bath, and fabulous kitchen, all on the second floor, are included in this open floor plan for everyone to enjoy after a fun-filled day at the beach. To heat the pool and hot tub it is an additional charge of $100.00 + tax per day for the duration of your stay. Call our office to request the service prior to your arrival. Boats and trailers are not allowed in this subdivision. Sorry, no pets allowed.
STR#: 200114000
BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
- Bedroom 1, Ground floor: Full bedroom, shared jack n' jill bathroom
- Bedroom 2, Ground floor: King bedroom with shared jack n' jill bathroom
- Bedroom 3, Ground floor: Full bedroom
- Bedroom 4, Second floor: King suite with ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 5, Third floor: Full over full and twin over twin bunk sets, TV, and bathroom
- Additional Bedding: Queen-size sleeper sofa in the ground floor living area
AMENITIES
- 5 bedrooms / 4 full bathrooms
- BBQ grill available
- Outdoor lounge and dining areas
- Private Wi-Fi and TVs
- Hot tub
- Private pool
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A 3 night minimum stay is required.
- Contracting guests must be at least 25 old, have a valid State Driver’s License or other acceptable ID, and present throughout the entire stay
"Marlin Madness" is a vacation rental property provided by Port A Escapes, professionally managed to ensure that everything is expertly handled before your arrival, and includes:
- 24/7 guest support
- Professional cleaning to the highest standards
- Pre-arrival inspection performed by one of our team members
- Clean towels & linens
- A well-equipped kitchen
- These starter supplies are provided in the property as a convenience: hand/bath soap, shampoo & conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and a sponge.
-We do not accept Klarna or Affirm Payments.
- Cable and Wi-Fi service in Port Aransas can be unreliable due to the unique coastal environment in which we live. We appreciate your understanding that these services are beyond our control. No discounts or refunds will be given for service disruptions.
LOCATION
Port Aransas, Texas, is a charming coastal town. Nestled on Mustang Island along the Gulf of Mexico, Port Aransas offers a laid-back setting, perfect for year-round getaways. Port Aransas is conveniently located just a short drive from Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. Visitors can look forward to an inviting experience, with a wide range of activities such as beachcombing, fishing, birdwatching, and exploring the town's vibrant arts scene. Proximity to attractions like Mustang Island State Park, the Texas State Aquarium, and downtown Port Aransas promises an array of experiences for every visitor. Whether it's enjoying seafood at local restaurants, shopping for souvenirs, or soaking in the coastal vibe, Port Aransas offers endless possibilities for an unforgettable vacation.
Port A Escapes has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this website. However, there is no guarantee that the information is completely accurate, and it may contain errors or omissions. Prices, house contents, and features are subject to change or withdrawal without notice.

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Port A Escapes
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Dryer
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is on 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. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing, windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Port Aransas, Texas

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Waves P - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Marlin Madness, A Grandiose Coastal home with Private Pool and Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marlin Madness, A Grandiose Coastal home with Private Pool and Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marlin Madness, A Grandiose Coastal home with Private Pool and Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marlin Madness, A Grandiose Coastal home with Private Pool and Hot Tub located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Horace Caldwell Pier and IB Magee Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Our directions were under the wrong place.. 969 instead of 909. The place was wonderful. It would be nice to have beach chair/ towels/wagon etc. also suggest a full length mirror somewhere. Three sisters and 2 nieces had a wonderful time… thank you!!! We’d love to come back someday Ohio, Michigan and Indiana
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house was as expected, lots of room for our group. The porches and pool area were great. We loved how close we were to the beach, just a short walk over the boardwalk. The rental company was very quick to respond to any questions and came right away when the heat went out. Thanks for a fun week!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

A wonderful celebration of my wife's birthday at a great location
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: We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Port Aransas Escapes to celebrate my wife's birthday with her family. Everything was as we were told they would be and as we expected. Beautiful, clean and well taken care of and only a short walk to the beach. We had a great experience with the Marling Madness home and the manager and supporting staff were great and quickly handled any issue we had. We had an issue with the pool heating, but we were quickly refunded for the expense with no problem. As we told the manager when we checked out, we would be happy to recommend the properties to anyone interested in a great vacation location!

10/10 Excellent

Larissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is spectacular
I'm a vacation rental owner myself, and I was impressed with the home itself. There was some cleanliness issues with sand covering the floor so I had to request a broom to clean it, my 1 year old grandson ended up finding a used eye contact to, so that was pretty bad to see too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to book again!
This house is absolutely beautiful, spacious, and impeccably clean—perfect for the whole family! It exceeded all our expectations and was exactly as advertised. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Leander, TX

I'll never get tired of this place!!!!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: I absolutely loved this place! It was the perfect setting for a family getaway. The accommodations were cozy and well-equipped, making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We had the best time together, and the location was ideal for exploring the area. Highly recommend this Airbnb for anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable experience!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Leander, TX

I'll never get tired of this place!!!!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: I absolutely loved this place! It was the perfect setting for a family getaway. The accommodations were cozy and well-equipped, making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We had the best time together, and the location was ideal for exploring the area. Highly recommend this Airbnb for anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable experience!

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Stay in Port A
This place is beautiful. The heated pool and hot tub are the perfect mix of covered and sun. You are just a short walk from the beach and a short commute to town. We will definitely be renting this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
This beach front home is absolute perfection. It was large enough to have a surprise slumber party for a soon to be 16 year old as well as several sets of adults. Clean and wonderful. Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie V.

Awesome property
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: Held our annual family gathering at this property for the third time. We love the house. The new property management company is very responsive and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
This was a very nice place to stay. We had a close distance to the beach and entertainment. Very clean and the process was easy to check in and out. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Nice home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John O.

Family getaway
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: Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Comfortable
I was here with my family and everyone enjoyed the stay. They did supply us with enough essentials like TP, Paper towels, dish soap & NEW sponge. Super close walk to the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Houston, TX

Great Stay
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: We really enjoyed our 5 night stay here. The house has everything you need. They include a few laundry pods, dishwasher pods, 2 paper towel rolls, and some trash bags, which was all really great. The layout of the house is nice. The pictures didn’t really explain it well...but it has a nice layout. The bottom floor has 3 rooms and two bathrooms. The 2nd floor has the living area and the master bedroom with a very large bathroom, and a half bath. The 3rd floor has the bunk room with a bathroom. The elevator was very nice to have for coolers and luggage! Oh, it also has a washer and dryer on the bottom, and second floor. Beds were comfy enough.A few cons: if you get a golf cart, you have to drive a 3ish minute drive (on a main road)...you can’t take the walk over bridge with the cart. Also, the mosquitos in the pool area were out of control. I know this is somewhat out of their control, but we couldn’t even use the pool (in August). We attempted it and came out with so many bites, even with bug spray. I guess because it’s completely shaded. Overall, it was a great place to stay.

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Enjoyed our stay
House was very spacious, we enjoyed our stay. My only complaint would be that the water in the hot tub and pool located on the back porch of the house was not very clean, could use a cleaning treatment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Madeline H.

A wonderful house for a beach vacation!
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: My family of 12 had such a great experience with Marlin Madness. The large kitchen, living room, and dining space was our favorite. There was so much room for each of us to be together. I will be recommending Marlin Madness to others and we cannot wait to stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

ndtbv n.

Perfect Peaceful Getaway
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: Our family loved this lovely getaway! Marlin Madness BB 909 met all our expectations. We enjoyed the set up of the house and the pool/hot tub was a nice relaxing way to end a fun filled day at the beach. This will be a place we will consider when returning to Port A.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Port a escapes-marlin madness
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 house! Super quick walk to the beach and had ocean views! Pool and hot tub were great, grandkids really enjoyed them. Kitchen had everything you could need.

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay
We loved the property! Beautiful home for a girls weekend. The management was quick at responding when we needed to contact them. Would definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

June 2024
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: The house was great and perfect for our family. There were a few things that could be improved:- kitchen was not well stocked with essentials - no mixing bowls , cookie sheets, baking pans, platers - down stairs washer did not work - no extra blankets

10/10 Excellent

Clifton C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Son’s 1/2 birthday celebration
My son’s birthday is in December and never has an outdoor party. So this year we did a 1/2 birthday and came to Port A with some of his friends and another family. To say the house was amazing is an understatement. Super clean, super beautiful! The only issue was the door code didn’t work and they were there to fix it within 10 mins. Just a short walk to the beach. Would highly recommend and definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kym C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Very relaxing! Great location and set up for our family. We had a few problems but got great response and resolve.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break getaway
We really did enjoy our stay. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. The spa and pool were a plus. I really liked that it was close to the beach and we had a board walk close to the our rental. I would definitely be renting this rental again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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