Aruba Bay Resort - Star Fish' Inn TABK101: Luxury Waterfront Retreat | 2 Heated Pools, Docks and Sunset Views
Why Guests Love This Property Star Fishâ Inn is a luxurious waterfront townhouse designed for families, couples, and friends seeking both relaxation and adventure. With stunning sunset views, direct dock access, and resort-style amenities, itâs a dream destination for boating, fishing, or simply unwinding. The open-concept living space, chefâs kitchen, and private patios make it easy to gather, cook, and relax while soaking in the serene water views.
Highlights Private waterfront patio and balcony with seating to enjoy lake and canal views Direct dock access and boat slips for anglers and boaters Two heated resort-style pools with slides and splash pad across the street Open-concept living, dining, and fully equipped chefâs kitchen with wine fridge and ice machine Washer/dryer, flat screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi for convenience Pickleball court, clubhouse, and game room for family fun Not pet-friendly
Sleeping Arrangements Primary Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed Second Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed with twin daybed and twin trundle Third Bedroom (2nd Floor): Full over full bunk beds Living Area (1st Floor): Queen-size sleeper sofa Bathrooms: 1st Floor â Walk-in shower for guest 2nd Floor â Walk-in shower for primary and tub/shower for guest Clean Bed Promise: We wash every sheet, towel, and comforter after each stay at our in-house professional facility at over 140°F, exceeding CDC standards.
Kitchen and Dining The chefâs kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an under-counter wine fridge, and a âSonicâ ice machine. Seating for ten makes it easy to host family meals or gather with friends, plus a 12-cup Keurig coffee maker for your morning brew.
Community Amenities Heated resort-style pool with two slides Heated pool and splash pad across the street Pool Update: The pool is open and available for normal use. Due to local Stage 3 water restrictions, decorative features like fountains and splash elements are temporarily unavailable. Poolside loungers, Tiki huts, and picnic tables Clubhouse and game room Pickleball court and two-level deck overlooking the canal Charcoal grills, boat slip rentals, fish cleaning station
Guest FAQs Q. How far is the beach from Star Fishâ Inn? A. The beach is approximately a 15-minute walk or a short drive.
Q. Are pets allowed? A. No, this property is not pet-friendly.
Q. Can I bring my boat or trailer? A. Boats and trailers are not permitted within the complex; street-side parking is available if attached to a vehicle.
Q. Are the pools heated year-round? A. Yes, both pools are heated for year-round enjoyment.
Location Star Fishâ Inn is conveniently located near: Mustang Island State Park â 7 miles Padre Island National Seashore â 15 miles Downtown Corpus Christi â 20 miles USS Lexington â 26 miles Texas State Aquarium â 26 miles
Policies and Details Minimum stay: 2 nights Primary guest must be 25+ with valid ID matching the reservation Signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check-in Property is not pet friendly Boat and trailer parking is not permitted within the complex and must remain street-side
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 loved the dock and fishing!
Nick S.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
Karla R.
4 août 2025
Great Stay
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 have stayed at Aruba Bay 3 times and we cannot wait to go back. Great location near the beach, great pool and we love that we can fish from our back porch.
Karla R.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
A guest from Taylor, TX
13 mai 2025
Awesome vacation rental!
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 place was very clean and relaxing.
We wanted a location close to the water but one that afforded other options. This had a heated pool, pickleball court and a dock out back for fishing! Perfect for the family!!
Overall great place for family and friends vacation. Place was located near and around everything. Fishing off dock was easy and pier also near by. Downtown Corpus Christi and Port Aransas easily accessible within 20 min.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed the back porch and location. Very clean but a bit musty.
Gala C.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
Kristina S.
10 sept. 2024
Review
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:
The stay was great. Everything was comfortable and property was well maintained. We would definitely come back.
Kristina S.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
Linda P.
10 août 2024
Great Place!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 almost feel like I should give this place a bad review so no one else discovers our new favorite place to stay on Padre Island! However, I will say this place was great! Very accommodating for my family, close to the beach and comfortable!
Linda P.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
Natasha B.
17 juill. 2024
Plenty of room and great view
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:
We had plenty of room for our whole family! We loved having the water view with the fishing spot! I spent every quiet morning out on the deck and loved watching the sunset go down. The guys caught tons of fish. Would definitely book again!
Natasha B.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
10/10 â Excellent
Fran M.
19 juin 2024
Family trip to Aruba Bay
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:
Location is wonderful and there was lots of space for our group, my only feedback was the lack of kitchen supplies provided, last year we stayed a couple of doors down and the kitchen was fully stocked with adequate utensils and cookware though this wasn't the case this time, BUT we did enjoy the air fryer.
Fran M.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
8/10 â Bien
A guest from BLANCO, TX
24 sept. 2024
Good place to stay in North Padre
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:
The location and property are great. The only drawbacks were the mosquitos that made it impossible to enjoy the balconies (bring repellent) and the tiny frying pan that had no anti-stick material, so we could not cook a large meal and or clean the food off the pan. Other than that, we had fun fishing and hanging out at the great pool. We will likely return.
A guest from BLANCO, TX
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
8/10 â Bien
Meghan B.
22 juin 2024
Great spot
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:
The Star Fishâ Inn was a great spot for our group of 7. The kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable, and there was always plenty of hot water for showering. The house was clean although my allergies did flare while there. Maybe last users had a pet there.? My only complaints are with the pool cleanliness at the resort. It doesnât take long for the water to get cloudy, so googles are definitely needed or your eyes will get irritated. The house itself was great...does need some new water hoses.
Meghan B.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
6/10 â Acceptable
CATHERINE S.
29 juill. 2024
Stolen Fishing Rods & Dirty
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our fishing rods were stolen off our private porch in the back by the bay, called office staff about the issue and they said they would get with there team members & definitely get back to us that day. And up to this day nobody has got back to us! One of those fishing rods had very sentimental value to us it belonged to a love one that has passed. House was dirty. And ice machine made horrible nose all night that didn't allow our guests in the livingroom to sleep.
CATHERINE S.
Avis provenant dâun site partenaire
8/10 â Bien
nichole c.
3 juill. 2025
Super cute, clean and great by water
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:
We have stayed everywhere near White Cap Beach in this general area and this condo was the best one yet with the exception of pesky mosquitos that can't be helped and the sight of some roaches that I am sure can be cured with better pest control to the unit. This is the only reason I could not give full stars but otherwise LOVED IT. Everything in this condo was spotless and well cared for. It wasn't like some places that seem over stayed and worn down or miss used. You can tell the owners of this unit take very good care of the place and make sure guests feel at home. All decor and furniture are very modern and even new. Kitchen is upgraded very nice and everything was in working order. They even have one of those nice ice makers with the soft ice nuggets, a Ninja brand air fryer and blender, and nice Keurig coffee maker for you. The housekeeping is superb. Towels and linen felt all sanitary and clean like a hotel. The extra linen in the closet was wrapped in plastic to keep clean as well. We could not get over the amount of beds in this condo and amount of space we had for a 3 bedroom. 3 bathrooms with showers made it so much easier for our family of 5 to get ready in no time. Outside we enjoyed the decks both upstairs and downstairs and loved that we had nice views from the water, even from bed. Fishing was such an easy thing to do anytime of day or night and even though we did not use, we noticed a nice paddle kayak outside. Evenings outside with some cold beverages was so pleasant here. Again our only downside was the fact that there were many mosquitoes during our stay in June and we did see roaches hanging from small babies to medium sized in the kitchen only within the first few hours of our arrival with no opened food on the counters. We believe both mosquitoes and roaches could be due to the large concrete drainage pipe that is located just under and very close to this unit outside that drains to the bay.Will stay again though if managed.Thanks for the stay
Awesome place ! The pools are fantastic for all ages of children /teens/adults . Roomy and the view of the water was perfect. We will definitely stay again !
This property was beautiful and we had great family, friendly fun. The only big downside was that the description included pool towels and beach towels but there were only a few bath towels and were highly discouraged to use bath towels for pool or beach or we would get charged additional costly fees. So only suggestion is remove description of pool/beach towels provided or encourage renters to bring own towels.
Also, no extra blankets provided. Bring your own blankets!