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TV
Pool
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Beach nearby
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81205 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Aransas

Located within a 5-minute walk of Holiday Beach, this condo is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mustang Island Beach. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • North Padre Island Beach - 22 min drive - 21.6 miles
  • Whitecap Beach - 22 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kody's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach

IR120 3BR, 2BA, 8 Guests, 2 Shared Community Pools, 2 Boardwalks, Shared Charcoal Grills, No Pets Allowed, Golf Cart Accessible, Parking for 3 Vehicles Only, Parking Passes Required

Come relax in this second floor beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo with private balcony views of the Gulf. The sparkling kitchen has everything you need: appliances, dishes, and utensils. The beautiful glass back splash adds a touch of ocean colors to bring in the vacation feeling. Two can sit at stools at the bar counter. Just past the kitchen is the dining table which seats 6 for a leisurely meal or game of cards. Sit on the couch below the stunning watercolor painting of the dunes, or lounge in the two armchairs by the windows. There is a wall-mounted flat-screen TV as well. See that “life is better at the beach” from the private balcony with lounge chairs. From the balcony, you can see the ocean past the rolling dunes. Take in the salt breezes with your morning coffee. The bedrooms are separated from the living space with a door, so everyone can sleep when they want to. The master bedroom (BR1) has a king-sized bed with TV across from windows overlooking the dunes and Gulf. The attached bathroom has a separate shower and stool so everyone can get ready at once. Enjoy the sparkling bathroom with blue and green accents and a walk-in shower. There are two full-sized beds in the second bedroom (BR2) with a large window overlooking the pool and swaying palm trees. The final bedroom has a queen-sized bed in beautiful coral-patterned bedding, TV and of course a large window! The second full bathroom has a beautiful blue bubbly back splash and a tub and shower to relax after a day in the waves and sand. Amenities include: TV, Wi-Fi, access to 2 Boardwalks to the beach and 2 Community Shared pools. Located near downtown Port Aransas, you have easy access to the golf course, shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

BR1- 1 King Bed
BR2- 2 Double Beds
BR3- 1 Queen Bed

Things to know:
Please bring K-cups.

Island Retreat Amenity Access and Important Information:

• 2 - Large Swimming Pools – Hours: 9am – 10pm
• 2 - Boardwalks to the Beach w/ rinsing station
• Basketball Court
• Tennis and Pickle ball court
• Sand Volleyball
• Playground
• Charcoal Grills and Picnic Areas throughout the complex
• Private Event Room - Call for details
• 24 Hour Laundry Facility (coin operated)
• Sorry, No Pets Allowed
• Minimum age to rent is 25, ID Required
• All Vehicles require a parking pass
• No Grilling within 20ft of any building

Guest Services @ Island Retreat Office
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 1pm

STR # 248288
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,205 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Affirm Payments Are Not Accepted.

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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: 11:00 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.
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

2nd Floor Condo Ocean View 3 Bedroom Shared Pools Boardwalks
IR120 2nd Floor Condo Ocean View 3 Bedroom Shared Pool Boardwalk
451222

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this condo?

This condo is located in Port Aransas, just steps from Holiday Beach. You'll also find Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach within a short drive.

Is this condo associated with a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

Does this condo include breakfast service?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this condo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

How close is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County), which is 25.4 mi away (47 minutes by car). Another top airport is Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP), which is around 26.5 mi away.

Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branden H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this stay minutes away from the beach! It was an easy walk to the beach, or a quick drive when we needed to pack more gear. The property came exactly as advertised. We loved the VaKay Life Rentals we got as a bonus! Will definitely look for this property again next time we're in Port A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Marlow, Ok W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Weekend Getaway

Very close to the beach! Beautiful location!! Condo was easy to find and had everything needed for our weekend getaway. Had a small park in front that the kids liked to go play on when we returned from the beach each night. Boardwalks to the beach we’re well maintained and easy to use. It was very well lit after dark also.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Great location! Easy breezy family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cruz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bebin C., Wimberley

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Island Retreat!!!

Best condos in Port A with nice pools and beach access, balconies with ocean views. I’d actually stayed in this condo years ago when my cousin owned it. The updated kitchen and bathrooms are lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vaca

This place was an awesome. But at first site we were iffy about it. Once inside it smelled kinda funny like someone was smoking cigarettes before we got there but we opened all the doors and when we seen the back balcony we were hooked on this place. The beach was steps away the breeze was wonder allday plus this place was spacious bedrooms were big and enough room for my grew (that says a lot). It was a great place we love it will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Trip to Port A

The overall location is great. Close proximity to the beach (4 min. Walk across the dunes via a wooden bridge), large pool on property with multiple depths, and 9 min drive to Marina. They also have a basketball court, pickleball, and tennis court nearby. Lots of areas for grilling. The condo has tools for grilling. Areas that it fell short: guest room toilet flush did not really work, no hair dryer in guest bathroom , no beach towels, no extra bed sheets, not enough bath towels for a 3 night stay for 6 people. There were no hooks for towels or clothing in the master bath and the blinds were not great in master bedroom. They need black out shades as an option to block the sun in AM if you want. The TV did not work for first day and WiFi was spotty throughout the stay. Definitely can’t make it a work / vacay trip. I would come back to Island Retreat, but a different unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flora P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing/Comfortable

Place was so nice having amenities all around. The short walk to the beach and a rinse off place was great. The overall views of the beach was so beautiful 😍. I have recommended this place to friends and family. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port A

Great communication before during and after the stay. Place was as advertised. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan k.

Liked: Cleanliness

very nice

Easy check-in and out. Pretty place with very pretty tile work in baths and a deep soaking tub in the hall bath. Good mattresses and big enough dining table for all of us.(6). A few missing kitchen items resupplied by management. Plumbing in master sink needs work as low volume and broken stopper. Cold/ hot water in kitchen backwards, so probably dishwasher only has cold water Plenty of drawers and hangers in the bedarooms. Overall very pleasant..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not great.

Had a mildew smell and the water pressure was too low.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend on the Beach

Great access to beach and ample room for them 5 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront

Spacious beachfront condo with shared pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mustang Island

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Blaine K.

Loved the facilities and the view

We enjoyed our stay. The facilities are wonderful. We made use of the grill and the pool, and appreciated the short walk to the beach, which was lovely. The kids all had a good time. We appreciated the modern appliances (and the Keurig machine!) and had everything we needed to prepare meals. The only negative was the cleanliness of the floors. After walking barefoot inside the condo, we needed to wash our feet again before going to bed. Overall, a great trip and fun family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Very easy check in process. Comfortable beds. Great location with access to beach and two pools. I would definitely recommend.

8/10 Good

Thao B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Love our stay. The condo is in great location with supermarket IGA, Paul’s fresh seafood market, and Beach Lodge restaurant close by. Beach Lodge restaurant has a bar and great service. The ocean view from the condo was awesome. We were able to enjoy it from the living area, balcony, and master bedroom. We can hear the ocean waves and see seagulls all day long. Check out Robert Point park where you can see dolphins. Ferry is free, and the kids enjoyed it. The waves were perfect were perfect for boogie boarding here in Port A. Must check out the beach and board walk in Corpus Christi. The pools were opened. Tennis courts are in under construction, but we still could play. Overall, we had a lovely time and would definitely come back. Just one thing I think the condo can improve on is to provide more shampoos, toilet paper, dishwasher detergent, etc..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

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