The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas!

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The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas! (not pictured: new volleyball court in the grass out front)

Lots of space for the whole family to spread out! (not pictured here is the new pool)

Two full couches in the den with an extendable coffee table that turns into a work desk.

Teal door to upper balcony with seating for 6

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Port Aransas, TX

Roberts Point Park
‪15 min walk‬
IB Magee Beach Park
‪3 min drive‬
Port Aransas Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Welcome to The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas in the heart of Port A! Close to everything.

~ HUGE lot with lots of parking for cars and boats
~Brand new Private Pool
~No need to spend $$$ on a rental. Free 6-seat Golf cart included.
~Tucked in a quiet street in Old Town with low traffic.
~Yard games (volley ball and cornhole)
~Massive backyard with 4 decks.
~Walk to restaurants/shops.
~Beach is a short 4 min golfcart drive.
~Well stocked Chef's Kitchen, lots of pots/pans for the cooks in the family.
~Keyless Entry
~4 bed rooms (2 master suites with king mattresses, one queen bedroom, and a bunk room with 2 full size mattress). All Rooms have TVs. Open concept den/kitchen with comfy couches and a big screen TV. The bunk room has a comfy couch too and a big screen TV with lots of kid movies and an Xbox game console with games. Huge backyard with 3 levels of decks. A fire pit for s'mores at night. Hammocks for napping under the palm trees. A short 4 min golf cart ride to the beach. Self check in for guests. Use of our 6 seater golf cart. Lots of parking for cars and boats. I'm always happy to give advice on fun things to do in Port A or great restaurants I like. Just give me or my husband a call if you have any questions. Christiana 504-458-3515 or Joe 504-451-6061 (he works most nights so if it's late its ok.) Our house is in the perfect location for a great Port Aransas vacation. One block from Iries (I think the best restaurant in town) and from the main drag, one block from the grocery, liquor store and souvenir shops. We provide a 6 seater golf cart with a beach parking pass so your car doesn't have to get sandy and being so close to everything means you can walk to many of restaurants and attractions if everyone wants to go in different directions.

Property manager

Christiana Philastre

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Parking available

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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

No pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is by the sea. 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.

Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

Roberts Point Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
IB Magee Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Horace Caldwell Pier - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬14 min walk
‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬8 min walk
‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬9 min walk
‪Coffee Waves P - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas! located?

This family-friendly Port Aransas holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Ellis Memorial Library, Nature Preserves and Port Aransas Birding Center. Port Aransas Beach is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S.

30 June 2024

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

Family Vacay

Our stay was great minus mosquitoes. Having a private pool which was clean made us all happy. . Overall it was a wonderful stay. The host was was available and very nice with our questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad Z.

25 Mar 2024

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

Nice heated pool

Nice cozy house beds are comfortable an nice having the golf cart an having the pool that warm since the weather was cooler thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catie p.

18 July 2023

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

We had a great time

Communication with the host was great and the kids absolutely loved the golf cart.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie T.

3 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

I traveled here to meet my adult children and their families. Plenty of space, and lots of cool spots to gather and have a good time. With all of the grandkids, it was nice to have a pool to ourselves. We had a great time and comfortable stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

20 May 2024

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

Best Beach House vacation EVER!!

The house and property really do live up to its name. We had a ball! It was the perfect place for our family to celebrate my daughter’s graduation from TAMUCC! The 6 seater golf cart was such a great bonus and so convenient that it came with the house. Look no further, this is the PERFECT place for your next family beach getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie T.

5 Aug 2024

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

The BEST Little Shorehouse!

Home was perfect for our two family vacation! 4 kids and 4 adults fit perfectly! Property was exactly as described with lots of bonus amenities! Kids were entertained with the pool, volleyball net, fuzball table and the bottom floor kids space. Beach was a short drive away in the provided golf cart along with shopping and convenience stores. Owners were wonderful. Great communication (they even checked in with us after the first night to make sure everything was great). Would definitely stay again! 5 stars!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

13 May 2024

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

Port A Home w/Pool!

This property is in central Port A with easy access to the grocery store, liquor store, shopping, the best candy shop and beach access! We utilized both golf carts since we were a party of 7. Worth the extra expense! The pool and large backyard was great for our kids! We will for sure come back next time we visit Port Aransas! Will say it was hard to get a response from owner when messaging thru VRBO, but texting was super quick response time and no issues reaching the owners. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

20 Sept 2022

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

Great location

Owners were nice and property was clean!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Angela P.

6 Sept 2022

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

Fun house for kids

House was true to pictures and clean. Little nooks, toys and Xbox kept the kids entertained thru rain. Had a fun layout. Close to the shops but need to drive to the beach. Plenty of room for 11 family members to be comfortable. Things I wish I had known: There is a stagnant pond/canal behind the property that is a breading ground for mosquitos. Propane not provided for the grill. There is construction next door but luckily they were off for the holiday. Overall I would stay here again. Great place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Courtney H.

25 Aug 2022

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

Great fit for our family

Christina was very prompt in responding and ensuring we had what we needed before our stay. It was a very cute, family- style place. It worked great for us and was very unique in the 3 different levels it has with a bedroom on each level. You can tell the owners put a lot of thought into what others would enjoy and had different activities around the home including those for the kiddos. They decorated the place very nice, the beds were comfortable and the golf cart was a big plus. There were a few things that I noticed, mainly in the back yard, that needed tending to but I brought it to Christina's attention and she seemed grateful for letting her know and stated she would ensure to notify those needed. The bottle of wine and welcome book was a wonderful little bonus to our arrival. Overall, we enjoyed it, the location was great and we will definitely be interested in staying again in the future. Thanks Christina and Joseph and we loved your artwork!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

28 July 2022

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

Great place to stay

We rented this property with some friends and our children. The location is very convenient and there was plenty of parking. The house is beautiful with lots of space. Christiana was very responsive and having access to the golf carts was a major plus. Highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenesha W.

23 July 2022

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

The island experience

This house is absolutely amazing. You are in close proximity of the beach, grocery store, and local restaurants. The property managers responded immediately and were easy to work with. Will definitely book again for our next family trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy g.

29 June 2022

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

Plenty of space

The house has tons of space. The decks are nice place to wind down and enjoy the evening.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kalen W.

20 June 2022

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

Port A

The place was all that was advertised and more! The location was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus O.

23 May 2022

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

Excellent Relaxing Place

Everything about this place was what we expected by the owners description. We had a great relaxing time and had plenty to do without even leaving. Thank you guys for the hospitality. Well worth the price

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

12 May 2022

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

Mother's Day 2022

The entire family had a blast at the coast, lots of love, laughter and family bonding. The home was perfect, comfortable and very spacious.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

10 May 2022

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

Perfect place for a group

Slept 6 adults in separate beds, nice place and golf cart. Very convenient location.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lonny S.

23 Apr 2022

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

Great Stay

Celebrated my 50th birthday in Port A and the home was absolutely perfect. Plenty of sleeping area, full kitchen for cooking all week and a grill outside. TVs worked well, all appliances were good and the addition of having the golf cart was awesome. Would definitely do it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

ANDREW H.

15 Mar 2022

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

Nice getaway

the place was very clean and loved the backyard.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

charles b.

22 Feb 2022

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

Great House

Great house, all was as listed.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tawny B.

7 Jan 2022

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

Amazing

This trip was nothing short of amazing. We stayed over Thanksgiving and everything was perfect. Can't wait to come back and visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D., Lockhart, TX , USA

17 Sept 2021

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

Perfect for multi family

We had a wonderful weekend with family at this wonderful home. It had a bed on every floor which gave some privacy to each family. There was lots to do in the back yard including mini golf, fire pit and other games. Host was great in responding when we had an issue. We look forward to our next family vacation in Port A.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

12 Aug 2021

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

Great house

Great stay house was very nice i

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Christiana Philastre

I'm a mom of 5 married to an ICU nurse so things are always crazy. I've lived abroad during college and we love to travel. I know what families what really want and need to make their vacation the best it can be. I also love making great vacations happen for our guests!

Why they chose this property

Having a home in Port A that's close to everything but still tucked away on a quiet street is a rare find. The Little Shorehouse fits this bill perfectly. Our home is located on a double lot in Old Town with lots of parking, even for boats, plus your own private pool. Our guests really love using our new 6 seater golf cart when cruising around town or to the beach. 15 min Walk to the beach, but just a few min walk from restaurants and shops.

What makes this property unique

~ Private Pool
~Lots of space for Car/Boat Parking
~Fire Pit
~ Massive back yard for lots of privacy and room to spread out
~6 Seat Golf Cart Free to our guests

Languages:

English, French

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property