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Awesome Port Aransas Beachfront! Beautiful Ocean Views ! Island Retreat Top Flr

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Living area
View from Balcony, Great Room?Dining Area/Living Room Kitchen & Master Bedroom
Dining
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Back Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Front Bedroom

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Awesome Port Aransas Beachfront! Beautiful Ocean Views ! Island Retreat Top Flr

Port Aransas registration number 248283.

Our JVRAwesome, Port Aransas Beach, Beachfront, Top Floor, Penthouse Condo, "JVRAwesome Beachfront!" has a totally unobstructed gulf of Mexico view from a gulf facing wall of glass doors and windows that span the living room , dining area and main bedroom. Let the view and sounds of the gulf soothe the stress away. Located on Port Aransas Beach! (Not Holiday Beach)

Our top floor, beachfront penthouse includes a large living area with sofas and a large screen TV, spacious dining and bar area, plus 4 separate bedrooms and 2 full baths provide plenty of room for playing games and relaxing. There are 5 Televisions. A door between the living area and three of the bedrooms ensures that night owls and early risers do not disturb each other. We have a washer and dryer in our condo.

The living area looks directly out on the beautiful waters of the gulf of Mexico and has a sliding door to the oceanfront balcony. The living room has a sofa, loveseat, two comfortable chairs and a large screen TV.

The dining area looks directly out on the gulf of Mexico and has a sliding door to the oceanfront balcony. There is a beautiful dining room table with additional seating for four people at the counter top bar.

The main bedroom has beautiful ocean front views, a king bed, flat screen TV and an ensuite bath with a walk in shower.

The 2nd bedroom has a king bed, flat screen TV and views of the gulf waters.

The 3rd bedroom has a king bed, a set of twin bunk beds and a flat screen TV.

The 4th front bedroom has a full over full bunk bed, a twin trundle and a flat screen TV.

At the end of the hallway, next to the 3rd bedroom, the bathroom has a shower/tub combo.

We do have a passenger elevator that is shared with the other penthouse condo. Adults only operating new elevator installed in 2016.

Island Retreat is a great place to spend time with family and friends. This smoke-free condominium is beachfront . . . you simply walk over the dunes on the boardwalk to the flat part of the beach. Two pools! Pickleball, volleyball, shuffleboard, tennis, basketball all on the 25 acres of Island Retreat to enjoy! Fish House and Boat parking on-site.

The beach is awesome for playing with the kids, acting like a kid yourself, enjoying the scenery, taking a long stroll, a morning jog, reading a book, or delighting in the last rays of a gorgeous sunset. If you don't feel like getting sandy at the beach relax by one of the two pools or play some tennis, volleyball, shuffleboard or basketball.

Or simply treasure pushing your child in a swing on the playground as they giggle with enjoyment.

Port Aransas has some great restaurants for when you feel like eating out (or you didn't have any luck fishing).

If you feel like exploring there are plenty of options - scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, deep sea fishing, Aransas Wildlife Refuge and Whooping Crane Habitat or the beach!

Please note that while the listing frequently states "one night minimum" there are times throughout the year when we have more than a "one night minimum" even though it may say "one night minimum".

After all requested guest and tenant information and all payments are received the check-in information and code will be sent. Thank you.

Keywords: Condominium, beachfront, gulf front, ocean, beach

Property manager

Jane Livingston - Owner
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: 28
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children are counted towards maximum of 12
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Permitted only outside all doors/windows closed
Rules of association must be followed. Rental agreement, Check Out Instructions and Condo Rules must be followed. No pets, owner highly allergic.
Everyone must be 28 years or older or accompanied by their parents. Drivers Licenses may be requested.
No negative review or review with less than 5 stars without first making me aware of issue that you are having, and allowing us to fix the issue(s).

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Awesome Port Aransas Beachfront! Beautiful Ocean Views ! Island Retreat Top Flr have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Awesome Port Aransas Beachfront! Beautiful Ocean Views ! Island Retreat Top Flr pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Awesome Port Aransas Beachfront! Beautiful Ocean Views ! Island Retreat Top Flr?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome Port Aransas Beachfront! Beautiful Ocean Views ! Island Retreat Top Flr?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Awesome Port Aransas Beachfront! Beautiful Ocean Views ! Island Retreat Top Flr located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Aransas condo building is steps from Holiday Beach and 2.3 mi (3.8 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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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 261 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MartyandKimber O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rental
Wonderful view and great set up for a group. I would 100% stay here again. We had all age ranges. We appreciated the kitchen really set up for cooking (sharp knives and lots of dishes) also a little desk and monitor for remote work was super helpful. We didn't realize there was an elevator till we hauled all our stuff up, but just so you know there is! We didn't need to reach out to the owner with anything but it was clear they were available if needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Very clean home with easy access to the beach. House had everything we needed and host was easy to get in touch with. Front office people are also friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful view!
Beautiful, clean, fun and perfect location and all with a view of the ocean!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location very clean condo
Very nice condo, great location and plenty of amenities. Great view over the Gulf. Would stay at again. Our flight arrived early in the morning and the owner was able to move our check in time up an hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amory O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely condo great location!
We really enjoyed staying at this Island Retreat condo - top floor so beautiful views of the beach! Condo had everything we needed, plenty of room, easy walk to the beach and in town so close to the IGA, restaurants, anything you might need. Jane was very nice to check in on us to make sure we didn't need anything and was helpful with a few questions we had. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exquisite Condo
This Condo was so amazing, decorated with excellent taste, which much thought put into comfort as well as style. The location so close proximity to the beach and awesome views. As we were staying in January celebrating 2 Birthdays & a Doctorate, we walked on the beach but mostly relaxed in the Condo. The kitchen was equipped very well to meet all your needs for food prep. There is a Grocery store 2 miles awayThe property owner is super responsive to answer any questions. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good times
Good place
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Condo
This condo was beautiful and immaculate with an ocean view. It is right on the beach so we could walk back and forth from the beach to the condo quickly and easily. The condo was equipped with everything we needed for large family meals and the host was great. It was a home run family vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed.
The outside of the building shows its age and the elevator needs work. The sports areas were nice to have. The condo had everything we needed and those three king beds were comfortable. Our family really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed!
Pleasurable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College roommates trip
We Loved staying here on the beach! We all turn 70 this yr, so we wanted a beach get away. Port A seems like an unknown Gem! Not crowded like the FL or CA beaches. We rented a golf cart & explored the beach. Also the Dolphin sunset cruise was nice! Great seaside restaurants… With beautiful views of the harbor!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place and location.
Beautiful home. We had everything we needed. Amazing sunrises each morning. Beach was superb. Just a short walk to the very nice clean pool. Elevator was great for our 95 year old dad. This is a fantastic property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Loved the condo, lots of room, beautiful views, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible condo
We rented this condo for my mother’s 80th birthday and let me tell you we were very impressed! Great beach views, very comfortable bedding in all of the rooms and super cute decor and last but not least the elevator was a huge plus! We will definitely rent this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great long weekend
Great property, plenty of room for our group and a great location. And the owner was very easy to communicate with. We’d love to rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in PA
This place has a great ocean view, and the property has lots of ameniites. The host/owner was great. The unit has everything we could have needed for our stay. Lots of dishes, pans, bath and beach towels, beach chairs, etc. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheila E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation
The amenities were as described, very nice. The location was as hoped, easy access to the beach, nice view from the balcony. The air conditioning was not able to keep the hall bedrooms as cool as the rest of the house. Overall we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Amazing Place. Anxious Visit
Love the property and appreciate the owner providing their mobile phone and quickly responding to any inquiries. My only complaint is that my family and I feared the excessive rules. For example, there are strict guidelines regarding the ac: certain vents open at certain angles, and thermostat set at 76° “or else.” After following the rules, most bedrooms were still too warm and I’m glad we brought additional cooling fans. If you break the fan remote or misplace any remotes, there’s a large fine. Wash your towels and put in dryer before you leave. Not a fan of having to do laundry on vacation. When we started the washer to wash the towels, there was a terribly moldy odor coming from the machine. Note on washer/dryer: do NOT put anything with sand in the washer/dryer. Again, afraid to wash anything at all. Our stay felt more like a test than a vacation. We spent a lot of money on this condo to relax and enjoy ourselves, the whole time we felt on guard and uneasy for fear we would be fined for the slightest mishaps. It's possible the owner is not aware how the directive messaging can be perceived. Messaging felt more like a syllabus for a college undergrad class versus a "welcome and please be mindful" during your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo for families!
My family absolutely loved staying at this condo. We have small children and an infant, so the fact that we were located on the beach was a lifesaver. The pool was also large so we didn’t feel crowded up against other families. The actual condo was perfect for us as well. The large dining table and kitchen island provided plenty of space for our nightly dinners (after grilling by the pool) and everyone had their own space…kids played games and the adults enjoyed spending time on the balcony in the mornings and evenings. We hope to return here next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
The condo was beautiful with views of the beach. Easy walk across the boardwalk and great amenities in the condo community. House was well stocked and clean. Host was very responsive and great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
This was a wonderful place to stay for our vacation. Great communication and so so clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jane Livingston - Owner

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I consider myself to be very blessed and fortunate to live in a country where we can enjoy our freedoms. I am a lucky mom to a wonderful teenage son. I find the world and people fascinating and relish the time I can spend traveling and exploring. I love to travel, experience the world and spend time outdoors.

Why they chose this property

When I first visited Port Aransas I knew that I wanted to live there someday. Island Retreat is beachfront has great ocean views. Island Retreat has plenty of room with all kinds of amenities. 2 Pools, Grills, Playground, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis Courts and Shuffleboard.

What makes this property unique

The third/top floor has gulf views with a large balcony that spans the living room and dining room. We have maximized our condo to accommodate families so that parents can be together with kids and grandchildren. We are beachfront with an easy walk on the boardwalk over the sand dunes to the flat part of the beach. It is so relaxing to sit on the large balcony for hours watching the waves, reading a book our spending time with friends and family.

Languages:

English

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