Title: Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=66531150&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach ## Photo gallery for Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach ![Property grounds - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66540000/66531200/66531150/df807bd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66540000/66531200/66531150/e674e3ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66540000/66531200/66531150/9f359e1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66540000/66531200/66531150/bc7bfcef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66540000/66531200/66531150/c376ce57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Island Retreat, a newly remodeled condo, offers an open and inviting floor plan with spacious granite counter tops in the full kitchen. Relax on the back patio while taking in the sunrise or unwind at one of 2 shared community pools. Enjoy easy access to downtown Port Aransas for shopping and restaurants. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4878 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 IR102: 2BR, 2BA, 4 Guests, 2 Shared Community Pools, 2 Boardwalks, No Pets Allowed, Golf Cart Accessible, Parking Passes for 2 Vehicles Only This first floor condo has been newly remodeled and offers an open and inviting floor plan. The full kitchen has spacious granite counter tops, crisp white cabinets, new appliances and stocked with dishes, basic pots, pans and utensils to prepare meals. Dine at the table with seating for four or play a friendly game of cards. Relax in the living room on one of the four chairs with ottomans while enjoying a movie on the TV with cable. Sip your morning coffee on the back patio in the ocean breeze while taking in the sunrise. The guest bedroom (BR1) has a King bed, nightstands, TV and closet. It is accessible to the hall bathroom with granite vanity and tiled tub/shower. The master bedroom (BR2) has a King size bed, nightstands and chest for your beach attire. The ensuite bathroom is comprised of a double granite vanity with a stand alone tile corner shower. This resort complex boasts Charcoal BBQ pits and picnic areas, laundry facilities, 2 boardwalks to the beach and 2 shared community pools. Located near downtown Port Aransas, you have easy access to the golf course, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Book today! BR1-King BR2-King 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 # 248270 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio - Picnic area ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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. - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Tennis - 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; 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 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. ### Property is also known as 470456 Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Port Aransas, this condo is on the beach. Palmilla Beach Golf Club and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Port Aransas Beach and Nature Preserves. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Port Aransas travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Aransas.dx55180) [View more Condo rentals in Corpus Christi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corpus-Christi-Condos.d915-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C27.81234%2C-97.07105&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mYrVkEwYySSmPyiY8hV8nWc6i4Y=) Port Aransas, TX ### What's nearby - ![Bollard Buddies at Horace Caldwell Pier, Magee Beach Park, Port Aransas, Texas, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983990316/acb6a70c-e61f-47e3-8c1b-a70f13d3b4ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Holiday Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![panoramic aerial landscape view of Port Aransas located on Mustang Island at Gulf of Mexico during a sunny day ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496757/99358552-30a2-40a5-af36-d3526497a9e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mustang Island Beach 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - ![The waves large and small continue to lap on shore of the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico in Port Aransas. Beach goers enjoy the sun, surf, birds, sea shells, sea turtles, and fishing.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167106/01af5974-2008-4ea0-9b71-b0191de59afe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port Aransas Beach 4 min drive \- 2.1 miles - ![A fine sandy beach in South Padre Island, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197864/862910d0-7bb9-45c5-8d1a-0a10b41eda9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whitecap Beach 22 min drive \- 21.9 miles - ![The underwater room gives you a great view of the dolphin show at the Texas State Aquarium. And it's air-conditioned, unlike the poolside view. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058993/7341719b-f12f-4433-bde0-d7024df2777b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Texas State Aquarium 39 min drive \- 33.5 miles ### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Whataburger 3 min drive - San Juan Restaurant 4 min drive - The Phoenix 5 min drive - Kody's 11 min walk - Port A Pizzeria 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach? ### What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach? ### What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach? ### Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evie B. 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick getaway We had a great stay at the condo, and it fit all our needs. Loved that the back porch faced the ocean and dunes, and the boardwalk was really close. We would definitely come back! ##### Evie B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoffery W. 26 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Perfect landing spot from the beach! ##### Geoffery W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ajay K. 12 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great resort/property for family and kids Great resort/property for family and kids. 2 min walk to the beach, Lots of amenities and facilities on the property itself: has 2 x large pools on the property, basketball court, tennis court etc. Excellent location. ##### Ajay K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn H., The Woodlands, TX 20 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### IR 102 is a great place to stay Comfortable beds, clean throughout, nice patio, just a short walk to the beach. We loved it, and will be back! WiFi worked perfectly, as did the television with all the channels! Air worked great and so did the kitchen. I highly recommend this place. ##### Glenn H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen G. 26 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would rent again This unit is nicely updated with granite and tile. We were very comfortable and had all that we needed. We would rent this unit again. ##### Kathleen G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark F. 8 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient Easy access. Was clean but could use an extra blanket in each room. Was convenient for beach access as well as town activities and restaurants ##### Mark F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Judy M. 7 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable ground floor condo. We liked this place--especially that it had two bedrooms, each with a king-sized bed. Conveniently located--and on the ground floor. Nice that we didn't have to climb stairs with luggage and ice chests. A few issues which have been reported and hopefully will be corrected: Keurig quit working, ac had some problems, and the living room furniture needs to be reupholstered (looks tired and dirty). The condo was clean and well equipped. We would stay there again. ##### Judy M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jimmy E. 3 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Condo stay a single path away from the beach Listening to the ocean on the back porch was magically awesome! ##### Jimmy E. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley T. 24 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ery Good Management company There was actually a mechanical issue with the unit we had rented, but the management company moved us to an adjacent unit quickly that was similar to this property (a kitchen faucet needed replaced; maintenance likely could have replaced it while we were there, but due to the season they had ability and thus chose to move us and not interrupt our stay) ##### Ashley T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family location Perfectly easy to check in and everything was exactly as listed. Super close to the beach and easily accessed. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Paula M. 10 Aug 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Island Retreat We enjoyed our stay at the Island Retreat. The picture shows the beach view from this unit but we could not see the beach. The unit was clean when we got there. The shower/tub did not drain and we had about 2 inches of standing water in the tub while showering. The other shower needs a shower curtain or door to keep the floor from getting wet. It was a short walk to the beach down the boardwalk. Also, just a little suggesstion: Since the restaurants were so busy we ordered pizza but there was not a pizza cutter in the unit. ##### Paula M. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### BJ O. 4 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Ok Relatively clean, some what comfortable. Furniture in living area was cheap and there was no couch. Otherwise no complaints. ##### BJ O. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobbie Kay T. 18 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place This condo was exactly as described and more. It was very very clean which we appreciated so much. It was in a perfect location close to the board walk to the beach and had a nice back porch. The neighbors were very friendly. We had an issue with the key code; however, it was quickly resolved by the property management (When they said they would have someone out to resolve the issue in 10-15 minutes, that is exactly what happened. We were honestly surprised!). Great place and we will go back again. ##### Bobbie Kay T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina F. 8 Oct 2024 ##### Tina F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ---