Within a short walk of Holiday Beach, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Port Aransas Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
Port Aransas Birding Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Port Aransas Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Horace Caldwell Pier - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Getting around
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 16 min walk
Port A Pizzeria - 15 min walk
San Juan Restaurant - 3 min drive
Kody's - 9 min walk
Bier Haus - 12 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Highway 9 | Private Pool | 5 Min To Beach!
Summary:
This 3-bedroom home is in a prime location & has EVERYTHING you need for an amazing vacation in Port Aransas, TX!
• 5 Minutes away from the Beach!
* Private Heated Pool upon Request (24hr noticed and $125 Fee)
* Pool Towels provided
• Golf cart Friendly
• Outdoor Wet Bar w/ Mini Fridge
• Outdoor Patio/Dining
• BBQ Grill
• Corn Hole
• Fully Stocked Kitchen
• TVs in Each Bedroom
• Outdoor Shower
• Family Friendly
• Parking-2 cars
• WIFI
• Washer & Dryer
The Space:
Nestled in the heart of Port Aransas, our spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests, making it the perfect getaway for families and friends. Conveniently located near top attractions, pristine beaches, and local dining hotspots, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable stay.
Spend your days soaking up the sun, exploring the island’s charm, and unwinding by the pool. Whether you're here for adventure or relaxation, this coastal escape offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Please note: Heated pools are only turned on during the low season months- Nov through March.
Book your stay today and experience the best of Port Aransas!
Located in the Sandcastle Cove Community.
MAIN SPACES OF THE HOME:
– 3 BEDROOMS & 2.5 BATHROOMS –
BEDROOM 1:
* King-sized Bed
* TV
* Nightstand & Lamps
* Full Bathroom
BEDROOM 2:
* King-sized Bed
* TV
* Nightstand & Lamps
BEDROOM 3:
* Full over Full Bunk Bed
* TV
* Dresser
– 2.5 BATHROOMS –
* Full Bathroom with Walk-in Shower
* Full Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combo
* Outdoor Half Bathroom by Pool
– CHEF’S KITCHEN –
* Fully Stocked
* High-end Appliances
* Large Refrigerator
* Ample Cabinetry
* Island w/ High Seating
– LIVING ROOM –
* TV
* Plush Sofa & Ample Seating
* Ceiling Fan
* Open Floor Concept directing to the Kitchen and Dining Area
– OUTDOOR FUN & AMENITIES –
* Private Pool (Pool heating fee is $125 per night)
* Outdoor Patio/Dining
* Wet Bar w/ Mini Fridge
* Outdoor Shower
* BBQ Grill
* Corn Hole
* Poolside Lounger
Please note that pool heating is available upon request with at least 24 hours' notice and a $125 heating fee. Our pool uses an eco-friendly heating system rather than a gas heater. As a result, the heater operates on a timer and its effectiveness can be influenced by the weather. The maximum water temperature is 85 degrees Fahrenheit; the system will automatically turn off once this temperature is reached to maintain the chemical balance of the pool. Please let us know if you would like to add this service to your stay. Pool heating months October 1st-March31st.
Guest Access:
The guest has access to the entire home minus the locked cleaners closet.
The Neighborhood:
Nearby Attractions:
• Port Aransas Beach – A beautiful beach for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing.
• Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center – A scenic nature reserve with a boardwalk and observation tower for birdwatching.
• Port Aransas Ferry – A free ferry service with scenic views and potential dolphin sightings.
• Roberts Point Park – A waterfront park with picnic areas, a marina, and fishing spots.
Nearby Restaurants:
• Fins Grill & Icehouse – Fresh seafood, Angus burgers, and a laid-back island vibe.
• Venetian Hot Plate – Authentic Italian cuisine with a great wine selection.
• La Playa Mexican Grill – Mexican and Southwestern dishes, famous for seafood and margaritas.
Getting Around:
Golf cart friendly community!
By Car: Renting a car is a convenient option to explore the area at your own pace. Having a car makes it easy to visit the many shopping centers, restaurants, and other points of interest in the area.
Rideshare Services: Services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in the area, providing a convenient alternative to driving. Simply book a ride through the app, and you'll be on your way to your destination in no time.
Other Things to Note:
"PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE 25 YEARS OLD TO BOOK THIS PROPERTY, CANCELLATION POLICY WILL APPLY"
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- Check-in is at 4pm
- Check-out is at 10am
- No pets allowed.
- No parties allowed—violations may result in immediate termination of the stay. We aim to maintain a respectful environment for our neighbors.
- An exterior camera is installed solely to monitor our cleaning team for quality and security purposes.
- Parking for 3 cars max.
- If you're interested in a long-term stay, please reach out to inquire about availability. Winter Texan Rate: November - March 1 at $2500 monthly plus fees.
-This pool is heated by a heat pump, meaning that it can only get to a certain warmth, NEVER HOT. If the air temp outside is above 50 degrees, the pool MAY heat UP TO 20 degrees warmer. We CANNOT guarantee a temp for the pool, as it is affected by the outside air temp. MOST DAYS, even in the winter, with the outside temp reaching ABOVE 60 degrees, the pool should heat up to ABOUT 84 degrees. PLEASE understand that even on the highest setting, it will NEVER FEEL LIKE A TUB. PLEASE DO NOT ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT.
Pool heating fee is $125 per night.
- Port Aransas is constantly evolving with ongoing construction, building projects, and community improvements. While we can't guarantee a completely quiet stay, these efforts help make the area even better for residents and visitors alike. Keep in mind that island life comes with seasonal pests like mosquitoes. To help keep them at bay, our properties receive professional pest control treatments every month. Please be aware that because Port Aransas is a unique coastal community, cable and Wi-Fi connectivity might be unpredictable. Thank you for acknowledging that we have no control over these services. Service interruptions will not qualify for any discounts or reimbursements.
GUEST VERIFICATION:
To ensure a smooth and secure stay, we require the primary guest listed on the reservation to complete a simple screening process within 48 hours of booking confirmation. Please note that your reservation is not confirmed until these steps are completed.
Once verified, and prior to check-in, guests will be asked to sign a Rental Agreement that includes:
- Agreeing to our rental terms and conditions.
- Providing a valid government-issued ID and a matching credit card before check-in.
- Paying a non-refundable $60 damage waiver. The damage waiver provides coverage for accidental damage during your stay, as long as it is reported prior to your check-out. This is collected either at the time of payment through the booking platform or afterward, depending on which platform you use to book.
The damage waiver covers accidental damage that may occur during your stay. To ensure coverage, all damage must be reported promptly while you’re still at the property. We understand there is normal wear and tear at houses but should anything accidentally break or get stained during your stay please just let us know. Thank you!
Interaction with Guests:
This property is managed by Sand Key Vacation Rentals. We are located at 221 W. Avenue A Suite 6 in Port Aransas. We are open 9 - 5 Monday - Sat and 10 - 3 on Sunday. Our hours in the Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) are 9-6 Monday-Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Please get in touch with our office if you need assistance.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washer/dryer, and a coffee maker.
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,764 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
CHECK-IN PROCESS: Sand Key Vacation Rentals On the day of your arrival, Sand Key Vacation Rentals will issue an access code to the property via ema...
Access methods
Access code
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do near this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Port Aransas within a short 5-minute walk of Holiday Beach. You'll also find Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach within a short drive.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County), which is 26.4 mi away (38 minutes by car). Another top airport is Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP), which is around 26.6 mi away.
Highway 9 | Private Pool | 5 Min To Beach! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Reagan F.
Mar 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
Enjoyed our stay for spring break! Very clean, great location!
Reagan F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Rebecca H.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Rebecca H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad B.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun!
We love Port A and Highway 9 is great for families and so close to the beach! I have two teenage girls and they loved the pool and being able to take the cart back and forth to the beach! We have stayed at this location for several years now and it never disappoints! The owners are super responsive and happy to help with any issues. We will be staying here again...probably next year at the same time :)
Brad B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
michelle c.
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
House was great! Pool was awesome!!!
michelle c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Marisol V.
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean cute home
Cute, clean house close to beach. There is no beach view or any view period.
We had a great time! Parking was a little tight, but we were able to make it work. Definitely bring your own spices.
Perfect house for a small family.
Marisol V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jesse B., San Antonio, Texas
Nov 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip with friends
Place was great we went here before. My friend's wedding to have a little guys trip. Just the guy's perfect place. Perfect environment only thing is I wish we could get the pool a bit warmer. The house next door to us. Seemed like the water was hotter than ours so we couldn't really use ours. Other than that no issues
Jesse B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Connor K.
Sep 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable weekend stay
Had a great time at this property. Everything was well maintained and accurate in the description. Would definitely do it again.
Connor K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charlie H.
Aug 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little paradise
Loved the condo and the little pool was perfect for the kids after the beach to chill in all night, while shaded to keep them out of the sun. It was so close to the beach and all the restaurants and shops we just used a golf cart to get around. We will definitely be staying here again.
Charlie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richele F.
Aug 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Loved our stay will book again
Richele F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adrian J., San Antonio
Jul 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House For Our Group Of 7
We visit Port A every summer and typically rent a house. We had 3 adults, 2 teenagers, and 2 kids. We did 5 days/4 nights on this trip. This house was perfect. The AC was great, kitchen fully stocked, beds comfortable, and showers were wonderful. And the little pool and downstairs patio area were great, perfect way to decompress after a long day at the beach. The outdoor shower came in handy. We have a large SUV and Tundra and while a bit tight, the parking situation was totally manageable. The Wi-Fi was solid which was important since I did a little work while on this trip. We highly recommend this house as it has everything you need, is clean and modern, and is in the perfect location off Eleventh St near Ave G and the beach. Only small recommendation is it would be nice if there was a full length mirror in the house. We have all girls and it would have come in handy when getting ready for the evening activities.
Adrian J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
CHRISTINE M.
Jul 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's weekend
Loved the space & location! So close to the beach. Outdoor lounge area was fantastic & had all the amenities and was the perfect size!
CHRISTINE M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Kimberly P.
Jun 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The location was perfect! Less than a 10 minute walk to the beach and super close to all the fun stuff the island has to offer. The house was pretty clean. Small, but had everything you need. Kitchen is well stocked with basics but take seasonings. My biggest issue, and it wasn't so big of an issue that I wouldn't go back just think others would like to know, was the proximity to the other houses and the parking situation. There were 10 units that were very packed together. The family next to us stayed up late one night in their pool, which was right below one of the bedrooms of our place, making it difficult to sleep. Some earplugs or headphones are necessary if you're a light sleeper. Also, the tight fit made parking difficult. Our unit was supposed to have 3 parking spots- 2 regular cars, 1 golf cart. We had an SUV and a truck, which we had to park one behind the other, meaning 1 hung out a bit. The units across were so close it was difficult to back out, especially if that unit had a car hanging out a bit. If we'd had 2 longer vehicles, we wouldn't have fit and would have to go to over flow parking about 50 feet away near the dumpster. Since many people have large trucks, keep this in mind. All in all, it was a good condo with an amazing location!
Kimberly P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
David R.
Jun 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We enjoyed this house. The pool was small (as pictures show), but the kids still had plenty of fun in it after being on the beach all day. The location was great, right in between downtown Port A and our favorite beach access point. We’d book it again.
David R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Baillie T.
May 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Very clean property! Walk to the closest beach access was .33 miles, according to my watch when I walked it, and took around 6 minutes at a normal pace. I’m stating this because I didn’t find a review with this detail and close proximity was important to me.
The check in and out process was very simple.
The small pool and patio area was perfect for just two of us. Sand was in small piles in the pool but that’s to be expected with the winds and the location. Still clean aside from that.
The property is off of 11th so it’s easy access to anything you could need, but it’s tucked away so the entrance is still private and quiet which was a really nice surprise! Think “cul de sac”.
As mentioned in the description, the basics are provided but you definitely need to bring your own pool/beach towels, foods, condiments, sunscreen, etc.
The house itself is very cute and cozy- smaller than expected based on photos (the angles or zoom just made it look a little more spacious) but still an adorable place.
Mattress was a little hard, but not to the point of no rest. Take extra bedding if you need extra padding.
Overall, we loved our stay and would recommend Hwy9 to anyone!
Baillie T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
Apr 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary trip
Address in VRBO was incorrect unless you clicked on specific driving instructions. Had trouble locating the unit, called the VRBO hotline and they didn’t call back till the next morning. Was told there was a propane grill but there was a charcoal grill. House was nice and clean and had everything that we needed. Pool was great!
Jennifer L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
heidi b.
Mar 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house!
Great cozy house, close to beach, great plunge pool!
heidi b.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Austin A.
Mar 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
Really enjoyed our time and the property. House was very clean and nice. Kids really enjoyed the pool and the outdoor sitting area was fantastic. Five stars!!
Austin A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brandy W.
Mar 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything was amazing only complaint was base boards were pretty dirty needed to be wiped down extra blanket had hair in it. It was Ana amazing stay we will be back.