Title: Classic Port A Home! Pet Friendly and HUGE Private Pool! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Classic Port A Home! Pet Friendly and HUGE Private Pool! Holiday home with a water park, near Port Aransas Beach ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48450000/48449600/48449594/a985687f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48450000/48449600/48449594/5d9aa07f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48450000/48449600/48449594/62759475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48450000/48449600/48449594/57a8014a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48450000/48449600/48449594/9eaca35a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located near the dunes, Oleander House is a 4-bedroom beach home that's perfect for family & friend vacations. Enjoy soaking up the Texas sun in the large private pool, and explore island life with a 6-seater golf cart available for booking. With beach gear credit included, you can choose from top-quality items like bikes and kayaks. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121316 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Classic Port A Home! Pet Friendly and HUGE Private Pool! \*\*A signed Property Management Rental Agreement Contract is mandatory upon booking. Also required is a copy of your driver's license to receive check-in instructions. Contracting guests of Port A Beach House Company must be 25 years of age or older.\*\* Welcome to the Oleander House! This one of a kind ranch style home was built in 1957 and was featured in the Garden's Club first home tour. It is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom beach home that is perfect for a family & friend vacation! The remodeling preserved many of the home's original workmanship while updating to a COASTAL CUTIE. You will enjoy soaking up the Texas sun in the large PRIVATE POOL! This home does feature a fenced-in yard for your furry little friends! We do have the pool serviced twice a week on Monday and Friday and we do our best to keep sand out of the pool. Because we are right next to the dunes, inevitably you will probably see some sand at the bottom of the pool. Don't forget to add a 6-seater golf cart to your booking! We are your one-stop shop. It's the perfect way to experience island life and enjoy fun, easy beach access! Beach gear credit included! As a gift to you, this home offers beach gear credit for you to select top-quality beach gear for your vacation stay. You can choose from a range of items including bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, boogie boards, and more. Simply select the gear you want for your vacation at least 48 hours before your scheduled check-in date, and VayK Gear will take care of the rest! Please note, a small delivery fee may apply. Winter Texan friendly! Contact our office for rates! CONDO FEATURES \-House, one story, no elevator \-PET FRIENDLY for an additional $125 per pet. MAX 2 \-Parking for two standard vehicles \-Bedrooms located near the rear of the home \-Kitchen, Dining, and Living area \-Flat-screen TVs \-Washer and Dryer in unit \-Two kayak \-Life jackets \-Hair Dryer \-Iron / Iron board \-Vacuum \-Box fan BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS (SLEEPS 12) \-First bedroom: Queen size bed \-Second bedroom: Queen size bed \-Third bedroom: Queen size bed, Twin over twin bunk-bed \-Fourth bedroom: Queen size bed, twin-size bed \-Two full bathrooms: Walk-in shower. KITCHEN & DINING \-Fully equipped kitchen, with basic essential needs \-Dining room table with seating for six \-Breakfast bar with seating for three \-Standard coffee maker / Keurig coffee maker \-Toaster \-Blender \-Mixer EXTERIOR \-Patio with chairs \-Private pool \-Outdoor shower \-Propane grill \- Not in walking distance to the beach. 25+ min walk ADDITIONAL INFORMATION \-A two-night minimum stay is required. \-Check-in time is approximate time; housekeeping and maintenance make all attempts to be ready by 4 pm but there is no guarantee. \-STARTER set for guests to include two trash bags, dish soap and two dish-washing pods, one toilet paper roll per bathroom, one paper towel roll, and mini toiletry supplies. Guests SHOULD bring extra amounts of these items as the starter set is for 1 night, and we will not resupply the home. \-Construction is always happening somewhere in Port Aransas; we can't guarantee that you won't hear/see construction, building, or community improvement projects and events during your stay. \-Cable/WIFI is provided as a convenience; Port A does experience outages from time to time. There are no refunds for outages of cable/WIFI or if the city pool is closed for cleaning, repair, or maintenance. \-Please remember that you are on an island; mosquitoes/pests can be plentiful several times per year. Our properties are treated by a professional pest control service every month. CLEANING AND INSPECTION \-We use disinfecting products that meet or exceed CDC performance standards. \-Every property is stocked with bath towels & washcloths for the maximum occupancy of the property along with one hand towel per bathroom. \-These complimentary amenities are provided in the property as a convenience until you can go shopping: hand/bath soap, one toilet paper roll per bathroom, one paper towel, two dishwasher pods, two trash bags, and one make-up wipe per bathroom. \-We inspect every property to make sure it is up to standard and ready for your family's arrival. THINGS TO BRING \-Beach/pool towels \-Shampoo & conditioner \-Sunscreen \-Beach gear, toys, chairs, umbrella \-Food, condiments, oils & spices, coffee, etc. \*\*\*WiFi is not compatible with guests working remotely during their stay. We do not guarantee a good connection due to spotty internet on the island. Max occupancy is 12 and regulated by City ordinance. STR #293053 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Mixer - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Furnished patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,316 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46440000/46436700/46436685/w2047h1367x1y0-bc8caba5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boogie Board! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Large Private Pool! 1 Mile to Beach! Kayaks for Guest! 343 Olander 4 BR / 2 BA House in Port Aransas Sleeps 12 481283 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.83546%2C-97.06327&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KouTmL7pySy623lJLJZmQXh_dBk=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Port Aransas Birding Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Roberts Point Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - IB Magee Beach Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Horace Caldwell Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Port Aransas Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sip Yard - ‬5 min walk - ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬8 min walk - ‪Virginia's on the Bay - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Phoenix - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bernie's Beach House - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Classic Port A Home! Pet Friendly and HUGE Private Pool! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Classic Port A Home! Pet Friendly and HUGE Private Pool! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Classic Port A Home! Pet Friendly and HUGE Private Pool!? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Classic Port A Home! Pet Friendly and HUGE Private Pool!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Classic Port A Home! Pet Friendly and HUGE Private Pool!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Classic Port A Home! Pet Friendly and HUGE Private Pool! located? > Located in Old Town Port Aransas, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nature Preserves and Port Aransas Beach. Port Aransas Museum and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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