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Steps to SandFest | Beachfront w/ Dune View, Pool | Cravin' Waves by AvantStay

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Poolside retreat.
Sunny lounge spot.
Kick back and relax!
Sunset chasing at the balcony.
Sleek and chic living room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 881 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Holiday Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Steps to SandFest | Beachfront w/ Dune View, Pool | Cravin' Waves by AvantStay

Cravin' Waves is a beachfront, ground-level condo with beautiful sand dune views located just steps from the beach. Beautifully decorated, this unit offers everything your group of guests needs for a perfect beach getaway. The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare home-cooked meals to enjoy around the dining table. Both of the spacious bedrooms feature flat-screen TVs and closets for convenience. The Primary suite boasts a king bed and ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Bedroom 2 creates an ideal family setup, offering a queen bed and a twin bunk bed with a twin trundle. A sleeper sofa in the living room provides additional space for larger groups. Step outside to enjoy the sea breeze and stunning sunset views from the patio, or take the boardwalk to hit the beach!

You will know you have arrived at the perfect beachfront resort from the moment you arrive! Cravin' Waves is located in the coveted Island Retreat complex. Dotted with palm trees, this beautiful 25-acre complex has its very own beach boardwalk for easy beach access. Guests can also enjoy access to the array of amenities including 2 pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, sprawling lawns, charcoal grills, picnic areas, and a fish cleaning station. There's even security on-site during summer months and holiday events. Right off of 11th street, in the golf cart zone, the Island Retreat complex is close to restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and many Port Aransas, TX activities!

Guests can rent a golf cart from Coastal Eds! We encourage you to book the golf cart with Coastal Eds as soon as possible, we cannot guarantee availability if you choose to delay booking.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we’re at your service!

Port Aransas, a gem on the Texas Gulf Coast, offers the perfect blend of sun, sand, and relaxation. With its pristine beaches, charming small-town vibe, and a wide range of outdoor activities, it's an ideal vacation spot for groups. Enjoy fishing, water sports, or simply lounging on the sandy shores. Don't miss the Port Aransas Nature Preserve for birdwatching. This coastal haven promises unforgettable memories for your group getaway.

Local Attractions: Mustang Island Beach, Port Aransas Nature Preserve, Dolphin Tours, Texas SandFest, Fishing Charters, Port Aransas Art Center, Red Dragon Pirate Cruises, Golf Courses, Port Aransas Museum, Port Aransas Brewing Company, Cinnamon Shore

Home Truths:
- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- This HOA/Condo strictly prohibits pets of any kind, including Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). Service Animals, as defined by law, are permitted. If you plan to bring a Service Animal, please notify us in advance so we can inform the HOA. Important Note: If it is determined that the animal is not a certified Service Animal, eviction may occur. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
- Be sure to inquire about discounted Winter Texan/Snowbird rates and long-term stay discounts!
- Construction is always happening somewhere in Port Aransas; we can’t guarantee that you won’t hear/see construction, building, or community improvement projects and events during your stay.
- Cable/WIFI is provided as a convenience; Port A does experience outages from time to time. Services can be intermittent on an island.
- Please remember that you are on an island; mosquitos/pests can be plentiful several times per year. Our properties are treated by professional pest control service every 4-8 weeks.
- Please note that the maximum occupancy includes infants and babies. Ensure that the total number of guests, including little ones, adheres to the specified occupancy limit.
- Guests can rent a golf cart from Coastal Eds! We encourage you to book the golf cart with Coastal Eds as soon as possible, we cannot guarantee availability if you choose to delay booking.
- This unit includes an in-unit washer/dryer. Washers and Dryers coin laundry are in the complex and available for guest use.

Parking Details:
- Parking passes required. 2 parking passes provided.
- Boat parking is allowed in designated areas.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary bedroom / King bed w/ Ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 2 / Twin-over-full bunk bed with trundle
Living room / Sleeper sofa

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

COPASTR: 248-344

Property manager

AvantStay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo 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.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 7 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 11 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to SandFest | Beachfront w/ Dune View, Pool | Cravin' Waves by AvantStay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Steps to SandFest | Beachfront w/ Dune View, Pool | Cravin' Waves by AvantStay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to SandFest | Beachfront w/ Dune View, Pool | Cravin' Waves by AvantStay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to SandFest | Beachfront w/ Dune View, Pool | Cravin' Waves by AvantStay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to SandFest | Beachfront w/ Dune View, Pool | Cravin' Waves by AvantStay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Aransas condo building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Great Trip

Great location, fully stocked kitchen and super helpful local recommendations. Only downside was the mattress in the bunk bed room wasn't the best. Otherwise we loved how close this was to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

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

Great for a family getaway!

Great location and perfect place for our family of 4!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

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

Nice condo. Will return.

Great location and stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Pleasant holiday rental

Enjoyed our stay in your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Clean and comfortable

Very clean and comfortable. Great location with easy boardwalk access to the beach. We didn’t use the amenities but the pool and sport courts looked well-kept also.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Madison W.

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

It worked

We enjoyed the stay, but the bunk beds were very wobbly (& with littles was a little concerning). The guest bath was also had a dirty shower liner when we arrived that probably needed to be replaced prior to our arrival. We overall enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucian S.

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

very nice apartment

excellent location, and a very clean apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Evan R.

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

Nice place with beach access

The place was great. Well equipped kitchen. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janell M.

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

A Real Gem

Cravin waves is tastefully decorated and a perfect get away location! Hosts are very responsive and helpful! Highly recommend a stay with them!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Manhattan

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

Relaxing get away.

We really enjoyed our time @ Cravin Waves. The condo was beautiful and had everything we needed. The short walk to the beach and listening to the waves from the patio were what we needed (along with temperatures in the 60s and 70s) to break the winter doldrums. Nothing beats being on the beach watching the sunrise over the water each morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Weekend Getaway with Family

The space was great. We had 7 people total and we had plenty of room for everyone to sleep and live comfortably. It was a 5 minute walk to the beach. It was a 5 minute drive to anywhere in town that you needed to get to. The price was cheap compared to many places I looked. The interaction with the company upon arrival, the length of the stay and then checkout was great. I will definitely look to this one again in the future for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan A.

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

Overall great stay

We had a great time and really enjoyed this condo. It was very cute and had everything we needed. Usually staying in beach condos I’m disappointed with the showers but I was impressed with this condos master shower. The water pressure was very good! Master bed was fine. The bunk room our son slept in was fine for him but if you’re over 40 pounds you would hate it. You can feel every spring in that mattress. Kitchen was well stocked and the rest of the condo had everything we may have needed or forgotten to bring. Overall the condo was very clean but there was a lot of noticeable mold/mildew on the wall/light switch by the back door. One note for anyone wanting to stay here. It is on the first floor which made life easy loading and unloading. But it is worth mentioning the beach access is several buildings away. I didn’t really mind but my husband, (the one pulling our wagon haha) , wishes he would have known and maybe would have chosen a condo closer to the walkway. Overall loved our stay and was pretty impressed with this condo!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline F.

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

Review

The condo was beautiful. It was a nice walk to the beach. It was a nice treat having coffee offered at the condo. The toilet was having some problems and a bed was broken. We called the owners and they came out within the hour to fix it. That was so nice. The floors were vacumed but not mopped. Our feet were black after walking around the condo the first evening and we did not go outside. There was hair on the shower walls. A lot of the dishes that had been put away were dirty. I tried to wash most of the dishes before we left so that thw next person would not have to. I would advise to jave plastic plates and less glass for familes that have children. Also, the bedding had stains on them. Overall it was a nice stay and i will be recommending this place to friends. I would just talk to the cleaning crew to do a more thorough job.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

A little piece of heaven

We loved this property! This was our first visit to Port Aransas but will not be our last. I brought 4 teenage girls with me and they gave Cravin' Waves two enthusiastic thumbs up! The proximity to the ocean is great, but if you have littles or a lot of stuff you are bringing with you to the sand, I'd recommend a wagon. We were fine without one though. The beach here is beautiful, clean, clear water...a great spot! We loved playing pickle ball at the sport court, swimming in the pool, and listening to the waves on our back porch. We cooked a lot and had everything we needed in the kitchen. We appreciated the supplied toilet paper, paper towels, dishwashing tablets, and laundry soap...we were well taken care of. We were minutes away from Walgreens and other stores for any forgotten items. I appreciated how peaceful and quiet this area was. My girls are already asking if we can return to this exact spot next year. Jim was in contact with us almost daily to make sure we were doing well and if we had any needs. Check-in was a breeze as was check-out. This was probably my easiest experience with a VRBO property. Thank you for an incredible spring break!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Better than expected

It was a beautiful condo, the price couldn't be beat! It was very comfortable! Thanks Jim and Chuma!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicky R.

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

Lovely condo

We had a fantastic time at Cravin Waves. It was beautifully furnished, very clean, beautiful views, good amenities and a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca U.

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

Very romantic getaway with the beach walking distance. Could hear the the waves!!

It was so easy renting with Verbo!! Communication was excellent and very fast response when we had questions. Will rent some place again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

A Perfect Beach Getaway

We loved the close location to the beach, as well as to nearby shopping and dining areas. The condo was well-equipped with everything we needed for cooking/grilling, as well as having plenty of places for us to sit and relax. There's ice available at the office, which was nice to see as we were zipping out on our golf cart and needed some for the beach. We enjoyed our stay at Cravin' Waves very much and plan to be back again. Thanks so much Jim + Chuma! You were excellent hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Weekend

This condo is super cute! It had everything we needed and is a short distance to the beach. We will probably stay here again next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shuchi N.

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

Amazing property!

It was one of the most pleasant properties we have ever stayed in, the hosts anticipated all the needs of family and very generous with information and our needs. Will definitely come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Adorable, clean, close to the beach!

We loved this place! Everything was clean and cute! My mother in law took notes of all the decor/furniture for her own house! We enjoyed the beach being just over the dunes and a short walk. Short drive to restaurants! We would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan A.

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

Great property

Everything you need and many things around the property. Beach is on walkable distance. Property as described. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great Condo

Great Condo…loved the location so close to the beach. Property looked exactly as it did online. Very clean and the decor felt like a beach house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice Y.

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

Amazing place to stay

My friend and I took our girls on a beach trip to Port A. The condo was in the perfect location, clean, and had everything we might need. Check in was a breeze and the owner even contacted us throughout our stay to make sure everything was going good. I can't say enough great things about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARIE R.

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

very re-laxing atmosphere

great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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