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The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access!

Condo near Port Aransas Beach in Port Aransas

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with a wooden railing, a bench, and two trash bins.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with blue chairs and a white table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel stove, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a green chair and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A bedroom with a large bed, a green armchair, a ceiling fan, and a view of a green lawn through floor-to-ceiling windows.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, green armchair, and a dining area with blue chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroom49 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Horace Caldwell Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪99 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Aransas

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Holiday Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Port Aransas Beach with a stay here. Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port Aransas Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ellis Memorial Library - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬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.

The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access!

Welcome to the Shore Thing - your private Port Aransas retreat from the hustle and bustle of life.

~Fully remodeled ground floor studio condo with full kitchen and all the comforts
of home
~Gorgeous community swimming pool
~Easy beach access! Beach walkover shared with neighboring Coral Cay or 1/2 mile drive if you
choose to drive
~In-town location on 11th Street that is Golf Cart friendly!
~Private back porch with comfortable seating

Spend your vacation in a modern condo with all of the amenities you seek. Located at Sea Sands Condominiums, this property is only a hop, skip, and a jump away from the beach and town. You can drive golf carts around town and to and from the condo. Guests at Shore Thing have use of the community swimming pool and can use the Coral Cay boardwalk to get to and from the beach. Ground floor so no stairs to climb!

Inside you will find a well-appointed kitchen with range, dishwasher, microwave, and fridge. There is a coffee bar with a Keurig and a regular Mr. Coffee maker. The living area has a convertible sofa that opens into a queen bed as well as two comfortable swivel chairs. The dining table seats 4 and there are two bar stools at the breakfast bar for additional seating. A large flat screen smart TV is mounted for your viewing pleasure. This TV has Spectrum cable as well as smart apps you can login to with your account info. The main sleeping area has a king size bed with a comfy hybrid mattress as well as a 32 inch flat screen smart tv on the dresser. This TV has the Spectrum App where you can watch cable and also login to other apps like Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon!

A plus with this condo is the large outdoor patio that looks onto a grassy area and the Coral Cay tennis courts. Enjoy some outside time in this private area and take in the morning sunrise. Located out here are community in ground BBQ grills for your grilling needs. The swimming pool is located by the Sea Sands office where you will also find a community laundry room.

Wifi service is also provided.

Boat parking allowed in designated area but check with management on size restrictions. A maximum of two standard size vehicles are allowed. Golf carts count as one of the two vehicles. Parking is not assigned and first come, first served.

Guests have sole access to this condo unit as well as access to the common grounds including: the swimming pool, beach walkover, community laundry facility and BBQ pits.

Please note that the pool, laundry and BBQ pits are shared with other guests. The laundry facilities are coin operated.

The beach walkover is shared with Coral Cay Condos, which are located between Sea Sands and the beach

City of Port Aransas STR # 2OOO16298

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 531 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access! to the airport?

This condo is 24.6 mi (43-min drive) away from the Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access! to the beach?

This condo is a short 9-minute walk from Holiday Beach and 1.8 mi (7-min drive) from Port Aransas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access! have a pool?

This condo features an outdoor pool.

Does The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access! to downtown Port Aransas?

This condo is 1 mi away from Port Aransas.

The Shore Thing ~ cute condo near the beach, Swimming Pool and Beach Access! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place! Very clean and the bed was so comfortable. Had everything we needed. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host had great communication, the condo was in a great location, and the kitchen was very well equipped! We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was amazing, well stocked, very clean, good location and owner was very responsive and provided a lot of information well in advance of our arrival. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy with everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Loved everything including location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant condo! More than enough for my wife and me! We got plenty of beach time, enjoyed lots of good seafood and a restful birthday for my wife!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little Condo

The condo was nicely updated and very comfortable. My only complaint would be the lack of a closet to put suitcases / bags away out of site. The fold out sofa bed was great for my 2 grandson's (4 & 6) but probably not for adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoy our stay it was in a great location. It was clean. We highly recommend this property and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026