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Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach

Condo near Port Aransas Beach in Port Aransas

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Beach nearby
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪52 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 Mustang Island Beach with a stay here. Horace Caldwell Pier and IB Magee Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 28 min drive - 34.4 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 30 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 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 Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach

IR155: 3BR / 2BA / 10 Guests / 2 Shared Community Pools /2 Boardwalks / Shared Charcoal Grills / No Pets Allowed/ Golf Cart Accessible / Parking Passes for 3 Vehicles Only

Enjoy your stay in this first-floor condo, situated by the beach, with a coastal theme throughout. The entrance to the property is by the kitchen. This modern area features spacious granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, and coffee pot. The kitchen is also fully equipped with any necessary cookware for your culinary needs. There are 3 barstools to sit and taste while the cook is prepping the day's meal. The adjacent dining table has seating for 6. The open living area features a couch, a loveseat, and a wall-mounted TV with cable and Wi-Fi. Sip your morning coffee on the private patio, in the ocean breeze, facing the dunes. The first bedroom (BR1) has 2 Full beds, a TV, a nightstand, and an ensuite bathroom which has a tub/shower. It is separated from the vanity area. The second bedroom (BR2) has 2 Full beds. The third bedroom has 2 Twin beds. These two bedrooms share a full bath located in the hall with a tub/shower. This condo is near downtown Port Aransas, the golf course, shopping, beach access, and restaurants. Amenities include: TV, Wireless internet, access to Charcoal BBQ pits and picnic areas, laundry facilities, 2 Boardwalks to the Beach, and 2 Shared Community Pools.

Things to know:
BR1- 2 Full Beds
BR2- 2 Full Beds
BR3- 2 Twin Beds
Please bring coffee and filters.




Island Retreat Amenity Access and Important Information:
2 - Large Swimming Pools – Hours: 9 am – 10 pm
2 - Boardwalks to the Beach w/ rinsing station
Basketball Court
Tennis and Pickleball 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. Parking passes for 3 Vehicles only (Third vehicle needs to park across from the building along the curb.)
No Grilling within 20ft of any building

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



STR # 248323

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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
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or 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

  • 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 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1st Floor Condo 3 Bedroom Shared Pools Boardwalks
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IR155 1st Floor Condo 3 Bedroom Shared Pool Boardwalk
Ir155 1st Floor Condo 3 Bedroom Shared Pools Boardwalks

Frequently asked questions

How close is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach to the airport?

This condo is 25.5 mi (47-min drive) away from the Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach to the beach?

This condo is a short 3-minute walk from Holiday Beach and 2.9 mi (7-min drive) from Port Aransas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach have a pool?

This condo does not have a pool.

Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach to downtown Port Aransas?

This condo is 1.7 mi away from Port Aransas.

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

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

Great stay

Place was roomy, clean, comfortable. It was a great place to stay for our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

teresa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our condo. The location near the beach was perfect and being able to rent a golf cart was so fun. The check out instructions super easy. All we had to do was throw out the trash. This company and multiple properties and my son stayed at a much larger condo with a pool and yard so you can bring the whole family. Will stay again the next time we are down.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Giovanna E.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

We loved this place, it was very spacious with plenty of room and very easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Everything we needed for fun family beach trip
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Beach birthday celebration

We had a great stay. The property was well maintained and everything in the condo was clean and comfortable. Beach access was great and the pool was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beachside for Sandfest

We enjoyed the space and it's location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Girls yearly vacay

It was perfect, the only unit that had 2 beds per room, perfect for our group of 6. Close to the beach and a very nice pool. Everyone was friendly and we hated to leave, we will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie C.

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

Excellent experience

First vacation with my brother and daughter as adults. We had a wonderful time felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it!

Wonderful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Jo B.

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

Bridge playing friends

Condo clean and comfortable but bathrooms could use some updating. Overall we enjoyed ourselves and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlen K.

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

Nice

Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy S.

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

Beautiful Sunrise

Upstairs neighbor kept moving furniture. Good location to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve H.

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

Trip from NE

We really enjoyed the condominium/townhouse. Place was clean and close to to the beach. We didn't have an issue with the disposal, which backed up our kitchen sink the final day. We did not call maintenance because we were leaving in the morning. Overall, great stay, nice accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robyn G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Thanksgiving weekend

We loved being by the water and the nice, long walks on the beach. Beds were comfy, kitchen, well appointed, but the carpeting is tremendously old and needs a major facelift. It’s quite dated overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great space for our party of 9. Access the beach from the boardwalk was a plus but getting our beach wagon through the loose sand at the end of the boardwalk was problematic. Could have used more toilet paper for 9 people—left us only two rolls. A mop would have been helpful when water was tracked in. No pantry to store items we brought with us…had to keep them on the counter but at least it was spacious. Great pool and areas to bbq and a small kids play area. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

Impressed

Comfortable. Decor wasso great, wanted to take home. Lol
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Islsnd Retreat #155

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 absolutely loved this condo!! It has all the comforts of home, the decor is great , and the location is THE BEST!! The walkway to the beach made it very convenient for family members to come and go whenever they wanted to! I would highly recommend this condo and we will certainly book it again!!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Megan B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cockroach

We saw a huge cockroach in our room. I’m still sketched out by it! We won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda N.

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

Fun long weekend that ended too soon

Pros: Property clean and inviting with plenty of l seating for a large group Plenty of pots/pans for cooking Lots of beds so everyone could spread out Outdoor amenities had been updated since we last stayed at IR and the nearest boardwalk was redone A/C was cold and worked great! Cons: The kitchen/dining area is super dark making it hard to see to cook. Silverware was sparse - only a few forks/small spoons so we had to wash constantly. IR is the only place we've stayed in PortA over the past 15 years that has a huge mosquito problem. They are everywhere around the building and outdoor areas.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo is a great location and layout for a family group wanting to stay within walking distance of the beach. I stayed her with my 70s-ish parents and my two kids, ages 14 and 11. I've stayed in this condo complex twice before at two different units, so I knew a bit about it coming to this unit. The unit is very spacious and has everything we needed. Also, the management company is very responsive. We had an issue with AC where the main area (kitchen, dining, and living room) was cooling very well and the bedrooms were not. The management company was there within an hour to troubleshoot. The only thing that was bothersome is there was a group staying above us who were up much later than we were. They weren't doing anything out of the ordinary, I'm sure, but just walking and moving around the unit above us was loud. They checked out about halfway through our stay so that definitely helped with sleep.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dinah Jane G.

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

Great location, great unit!

This was our 2nd time to stay at Island Retreat. Location is great, whether you want to walk the boardwalk to the beach or drive your beach cart to a beach entrance. This 3/2 unit was nice & clean. Plenty of room for the 3 of us ladies in our 60's. We were comfortable & had everything we needed. This was our 4th trip to Port A & we experienced 3 firsts on this trip...sand fleas on the beach, mosquitoes, & coyotes! Never seen a coyote in Port A before, but saw 12 in one day! And they do walk thru the grassy area on the beach side of the building, as well as near & on the boardwalk, so be careful at night. I even saw one of the larger wolf/coyote hybrids, walking about 15 ft from me as I stood at our patio railing. Also saw a pair of coyotes in the street/parking area as we backed out one evening. But overall I recommend this unit & we would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls trip 2023

There’s more pots, pans, bakeware, utensils, and small appliances than my house !! Plenty of nice big towels and soaps etc. TV in every room ! Lots of pillows. Didn’t take forever to get hot water in the shower/kitchen like some places we’ve been to. Near the boardwalk to the beach. Literally across from the pool which was very nice. While you can’t see the water from the back porch patio, there’s a nice green area between the patio fence and the dunes so is very relaxing to sit outside, listen to the water and still feel “beachy.” Beach gear delivered in condo. Chairs and umbrellas sturdy and not flimsy for being “free” with our beach gear credit. Definitely will come back next year with my daughter and her four kids. Will have plenty of room for all. 😎🏖️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Megan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location but not well kept.

Short walk to the beach and easy to get to. While we did have good communication with the property manager, the place it self was not clean. The tubs looked like they were just simply sprayed down and not actually cleaned. The toilet seat had dried pee on it and my BIL said he woke up with a roach crawling on his head. I emailed them to let them know the door knob was very loose in one of the bathrooms b/c I didn’t want them to think we broke it. They responded very quickly and said someone would come out to fix it but no one ever came. We’ve stayed in another unit at this same place that was much better kept and cleaned!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Y.

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

Great weekend place!

This was a great condo for our family's weekend trip to the coast! The condo was neat and definitely smelled clean! Plenty of towels and pillows! Only concern was that the fridge was full of the previous guest's left over groceries so we did have to empty it and dump garbage our 1st night there. The beach was a 2 minute walk over a private boardwalk (closer than i expected! ) and the beach was not too crowded. There was no coffee maker but thankfully housekeeping responded with a greatly appreciated pot for us for us for the next day! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jake B.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024