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Lost Colony Beachfront beauty! Beach Access! Pet Friendly! Community pool!

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Balcony seating - Beachfront Balcony Seating
Inviting community pool with clear blue water, surrounded by comfy loungers and straw covered structures.
Aerial view of Lost Colony
Where Lost Colony's boardwalk meets the beach!
Lost Colony's Beach access pedestrian boardwalk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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Port Aransas, Texas
  • Mustang Island State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mustang Island Beach
    ‪91 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Lost Colony Beachfront beauty! Beach Access! Pet Friendly! Community pool!

Welcome to Tita's Sandcastle LC17! This home showcases an 180 degree Gulf view, features a boardwalk to the beach, and sleeps 10. 2 king bedrooms and a bedroom with 2 twin beds are upstairs. The fourth bedroom with 2 more twin beds is downstairs and is separate from the main house. Ground floor/downstairs is not internally connected. This home is as close to the beach as you can get on Mustang Island! This beach house has a very nice and very large open floor plan including the dinning room, living room, and kitchen. This home is great for gatherings and is very popular! If you would like to rent it, you better call us now! No Smoking. Dogs are welcome. Access to 1 garage.
Parking Rules for Lost Colony
1. No street parking or blocking the common drive. 2 vehicles maximum
2. No Parking a bus, boat, boat trailer, trailer, motorcycle, camper, RV, house trailer, or vehicle over 1 ton anywhere except an approved overflow parking area.
3. No storing a disabled vehicle on property outside of a personal garage.
4. There is no parking allowed in the grass/landscaping.
5. No using another owner's driveway to park.
*There is overflow parking. It is located to your right as you drive in the gate.
STR#: 2024-306206
HIGHLIGHTS
-Pet-Friendly (see below)
-Community pool
-Beach boardwalk
- 4 bedrooms / 4 full bathrooms
- Outdoor lounge areas
- Wi-Fi and 2 TVs
BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
-3rd Floor Bedroom 1: King bed and ensuite bath
-2nd Floor Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
-2nd Floor Bedroom 3: King Bed, TV
-1st Floor Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds
-Additional Bedding: Queen-size sleeper sofa in the living area
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A 2-3 night minimum stay is required.
- Contracting guests must be at least 25 years old, have a valid State Driver’s License or other acceptable ID, and be present throughout the entire stay
- This is a PET-FRIENDLY RENTAL. Pet fees are an additional $20.00+tax, per pet, per night. A maximum 3 pets are allowed. Additionally, a pet-cleaning fee is also charged, which is $50 for stays of 7 days or less, $75 for stays of 8-29 days, and $100 for stays of 30 or more days.
Thank you for your excellent 5 star review! We appreciate your business and are looking forward to hosting you again! Thank you for staying with Port A Escapes!
- 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.
Tita's Sandcastle LC17 is a premier 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 1 of our team members
- Clean towels & linens
- A well-equipped kitchen
- These starter supplies are provided as a convenience until you can go shopping: hand/bath soap, shampoo & conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and a sponge.
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. 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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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 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 Mustang Island State Park and Port Aransas Beach. Roberts Point Park and Texas Sealife Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Port Aransas, Texas

What's nearby

  • Mustang Island State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 91 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dylan's Coal Oven Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lisabella's Bistro and Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Barataria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 361 at Port Royal - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Barataria Restaurant & Wine Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lost Colony Beachfront beauty! Beach Access! Pet Friendly! Community pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lost Colony Beachfront beauty! Beach Access! Pet Friendly! Community pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lost Colony Beachfront beauty! Beach Access! Pet Friendly! Community pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lost Colony Beachfront beauty! Beach Access! Pet Friendly! Community pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lost Colony Beachfront beauty! Beach Access! Pet Friendly! Community pool! located?

This Port Aransas holiday home is on the beach, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Mustang Island State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Holiday Beach and New Port Pass. J P Luby and JP Luby Surf Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Location. Location. Location.

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: Tita's Sandcastle LC17 is the house if you want to stay "on the beach" in Port Aransas. I'm not aware of any home that is closer to the beach. We joked that we didn't need chairs on the beach because sitting on the deck was about as close as having a chair on the beach. In addition, the outside deck is well equipped with furniture to enjoy the view. And if you want to put your toes in the sand, the boardwalk to the beach is extremely close. While the location is incredible, the house is a little "tired." As with any house exposed to the salt air, the house has some expected wear and tear. For example, one of the main sliding doors to the deck doesn't open, and most of the windows are missing screens (making it hard to open and enjoy the sounds and breeze.) I could list several other minor issues, but nothing major prevented us from enjoying the house.The kitchen is well-appointed with everything you need to prepare meals. The only glaring exception is that the ice maker doesn't work. Therefore, plan on getting a bag of ice. Overall, the Lost Colony community has become a rental community. It was jam-packed with lots of families with kids and dogs. Lots of dogs! We had one neighbor that played really loud music on the beach at 3:40 am. Very disrespectful, but those things happen at the beach. Overall, we didn't have any issues with the community.I would recommend the house if you wanted a fantastic location on the beach. Please don't set your expectations that it will be the nicest house you've ever stayed in (unlike those in Palmilla, Sunflower, Cinnamon Shores, etc), but it's okay. The location makes up for any deficiencies in the house.A shoutout to the property management firm Port A Escapes: We left a device at the house, and they found it, packed it up, and shipped it back to us. They just charged us for shipping. They were highly responsive and helpful, going above and beyond to assist us.

8/10 Good

Christopher T.

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

God weekend getaway

Closest I have ever been to the water. Best view of any house we have stayed at on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Eric R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Not worth it

Two cockroaches in the kitchen area. I had asked prior to arrival to ensure a clean house. I guess they let the beach front sell itself but don’t take ownership in the quality of the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Family 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: Words cannot say what a wonderful time we had. The view was breathtaking the house was awesome. House was well equipped from kitchen to bedrooms and the beds were very comfortable. My family had a great time and also being able to bring our fur babies made the trip complete, only problem we did not want to leave, will definitely rent out again and recommend to friends and family.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Family 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: Words cannot say what a wonderful time we had. The view was breathtaking the house was awesome. House was well equipped from kitchen to bedrooms and the beds were very comfortable. My family had a great time and also being able to bring our fur babies made the trip complete, only problem we did not want to leave, will definitely rent out again and recommend to friends and family.
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10/10 Excellent

Jaimie W.

Tita's Sandcastle in Lost Colony

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This was a great place to stay! It's pet friendly and the kitchen is well equipped. The views and access to the beach are unlike any place that we have ever experienced! It could use a bit of updating and minor repairs. The pocket door to the bathroom on the downstairs main bedroom did not work and should be fixed for bathroom privacy. We had to lock the bedroom door for bathroom privacy. The down stairs bedroom door had a hole on the inside that needs to be repaired. There were grass burs in the lawn, but we worked around them. I wish that there was beach access for golf carts. We reserved a golf cart only to find out that there was not golf cart accessible roads to the beach. Luckily Island Outfitters returned our money. Overall, this is a great house, and we will be booking it again.

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Will go back

Plan to return, best located beach house I've ever stayed at. Excellent views, great property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary A K.

Nice House Not Nice Mosquitoes

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 put “mosquitoes” in the title so future guests wouldn’t forget to bring mosquito spray. The pet friendly beach house was really nice for our family. It was clean and Port A Escapes staff were very friendly. Kitchen was nicely stocked but future guests might want to throw in their own 7” non stick frying pan if they intend on frying eggs. We did see the usual beach roaches in the house, but we could tell the house was sprayed on a regular basis. The laundry room was not in the living area of the house (located downstairs near the garage) but that was not a game changer. Plenty of seating in the kitchen and on the deck. The best house in Lost Colony for beach location.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharla T.

Best beach vacation house ever !!!!!

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: This is our second year staying in this house ... we have come to vacation in port a , corpus , rockport, South Padre, North Padre, Sergeant, Portland, Port Mansfield, and all the years with our kids when they were little to now as they are young adults we finally found the perfect beach vacation home, and the people at port A escapes are amazing and friendly and the house is clean and equipped with everything you need and we never plan on using any other house except this one again for all of our vacations in Port Aransas thank you again for an amazing wonderful time

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Short family get away

We stayed for 2 nights, great property with amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather E.

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

Great Location

The location of the house is great right on the beach! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

renee r.

Family Beach Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Had a wonderful time we rented 2 properties spent the entire time on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

William H. H.

Fantastic 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: Absolutely the best location directly on the beach! Our family had such a great time and will definitely be back!

8/10 Good

Mike S.

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

Great location

Can’t beat the location of this property and the deck feels like you’re right on the beach. The neighborhood is also great. Only complaint is the dishes and pans were dirty when we showed up. Our dogs also got fleas on the property but hard to say where. Overall great stay in Port A!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Borge E.

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

Location

We stayed in same house 12-14 years ago. Location is excellent and very hard to beat right on the beach. The deck offers 180 degree beach views. Lots of light in kitchen / dining area. Kitchen is well appointed. My singular ding has to do with the 5 dead roaches we found (3 within first 15 minutes) on the floor, and the deck which had not been cleaned up after prior tenant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharla T.

Best beach house ever !!!!!!

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 came for my daughter’s 15th birthday and have used port a escapes many times and we love using them but this particular beach house was the best one yet we will definitely be using it again!!!

6/10 Okay

T J., Texas

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

Find another place

1. Could not access ground floor room until second day 2. Ground floor room does not have shower/tub (should have been noted in description of property) 3. Dirt/heavy dust in bathrooms on cabinet doors and all doors that are louvered 4. Flying cockroaches (we have been going to Lost Colony for over 16 years and never saw cockroaches until this property 5. Great wrap around porch 6. Not enough towels 7. Responsive property manager
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Amy C., Georgetown

2nd trip to Tito's and we will be back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: You can't get a better location on the beach than this property. 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and wrap around deck make this the best vacay TX spot ever. Do not come expecting a 5 star resort, if so, this is not your place. If you want a TX beach, relaxed mode and waves at your balcony, come here. Beds were clean, towels clean, sand on floor - but it was mopped. We will be back again! When staying at this property, expect and older floor plan which is super unique (in my opinion LOVE it) but also expect outdated furniture and a kitchen that lacks modern kitchenware and no salt/pepper, wrap, etc provided. Kitchen utensils are minimal, BUT it is so worth staying at Tito's because the view is 1000000% worth the money! Life is short. Book this place and if you are a TX person, you won't be unsatisfied!

10/10 Excellent

Marleyna D.

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

Wonderful!

Amazing stay and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Finally I got this Beach House

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: Great location & beach house. My out of town company from Albuquerque & I from Austin enjoyed every bit of our vacation. I would suggest letting people know all the items in the kitchen so they don't have to bring their entire kitchen with them. So many utensils, cookware, pots, pans were there. The washer & dryer are in room by garage along with beach toys & boards.The ice maker wasn't working & fridge kept leaking all over floor which was a safety hazard for us. Hopefully it was fixed after we left.The nicest restroom at the top wasn't stocked like the rest were with small welcome items. I thought that was weird since its the master & best restroom.But overall, loved the house. Worth every penny & perfect for 6 adults. So many laughs & memories we made here.
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2/10 Terrible

Lary L.

Cockroaches, spiders, and mice. Oh My!

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very excited to stay at this property given the location right on the beach. However, we quickly realized, the location and the views were the only positive aspects of this house. On the first morning after our arrival, we were greeted by a large cockroach on the wall and on 3 subsequent mornings were also visited by cockroaches. We had several spiders hanging from a bathroom vent and a mouse dropping was found on the kitchen counter. The overall condition of the house was poor. Upon arrival, my daughter found food left on a windowsill in a bedroom. The furniture was shabby and falling apart (I.e. lamp shade ink guest bedroom. The living room was small with seating that can only fit 4-5 comfortably, which left others in our group unable to socialize in the same area. The doors to the deck do not have proper working locks and are secured only by wood blocks. The smoke alarm did not have a battery in it, which is against Texas Law for rentals. We requested property management to come and place a new battery. While they did arrive promptly upon our request, the smoke detector started beeping within an hour. A follow-up request was made to address this issue; however, there was no response from management, One morning we had a knock on the door around 9am and it was the management company asking to come in to replace the air filters because it was “air filter day”. I don’t feel this was professional and these type of routine property management services should be addressed at times when the property is vacant and in-between renters. While the location and ocean views were great, we were ultimately very dissatisfied with this property and caution those who are considering staying at this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

Beach Paradise!

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: This is our second return trip in less than a year and we will be back again!! The location is fabulous, right on the beach. The views are outstanding. The house is well appointed and has everything you'll need. This has become our new beach get-a-way as we love it here!!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Wonderful!!

Any time I called the facility before arrival, always helpful and courtesious! Only 1 issue was TV didn't work. Was not a high priority due to being succumbed by the beach. Did not even bother the teenager that was with us. One tiny bug spotted in the house- but keep in mind, you are literally water front. Can tell that they do try to keep these houses routinely sprayed. View from the balconies and window was spectacular!! We were in aw! Was nice to sit outside relaxing and enjoying the beach. Only issue was parking. I refuse to deduct review for something that was not in their control. Will definitely recommend anyone to stay at Titas Sandcastle. Just phenomenal! We all definitely enjoyed ourselves and had much needed relaxation. Would love to come back here in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

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

Great Beach Front Property

First, the house location was fabulous. Great deck with view of the beach. Very, very short wall to the beach. The deck is fenced in so this was great for the dogs. Because of it's location, the beach was very private. The first floor layout was nice for entertaining before dinner. The upstairs bedroom was very private although I wouldn't recommend the stairs for the elderly. I was disappointed in the room at basement level (ground level). It was very musty but being so close to the water, I am not sure how they would solve this issue. A little more effort could have been made to make this a destination worth the price. At this price, I would have expected kitchen supplies like salt and pepper, plenty of paper towels and trash bags, toilet paper, etc. (It isn't advertised to have these items but I think for the price, they should have made a better effort to supply the basic necessities so we didn't have to go to the store) Overall, I would recommend this house if you want to be close to the beach and have a great view close to teh water.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

Location, Location, 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: Tita's Sandcastle is positively the best beach location to stay at. The house hosts gorgeous views of the beach and has all the amenities you'll need to enjoy the island life. We will be back with our grandkids next trip!

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