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Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a shaded area, surrounded by colorful buildings and palm trees. - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)
A beach setup with a blue umbrella, two beach chairs, a cooler, and a small white table with red and blue cushions. - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)
A sign for Island Retreat, a beachfront condominium complex, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background. - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach (Port Aransas)
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Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81205 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach

  • IR109, Fins Up Getaway, 3BR, 2BA, 8 Guests, 2 Shared Community Pools, Boardwalks, No Pets Allowed, Golf Cart Accessible, Parking Passes for 3 Vehicles Only

    This spacious first floor condo is perfect for a group of friends or family reunion.
    Walk into the gleaming kitchen with all the stainless-steel appliances, crisp white cabinets, granite counter tops, dishes, basic pots, pans and utensils you need to enjoy your stay. The island bar has three stools. Adjacent is a large dining table with seating for six, with additional chairs available. Across the open space is the living room with a leather love seat, couch, coffee table, speaker system, and wall-mounted flat-screen TV. Borrow books from the shelves near the stereo. Large windows look out to the patio. Step out the door to the private patio just across the lawn from rolling dunes. The Gulf waves crash on the other side of the dunes, and you can smell the salty breeze. Enjoy your coffee or an evening chat with the seabirds and swaying dune grasses. Back inside, the sleeping areas accommodate up to eight people. The master bedroom (BR1) has a comfortable Queen-sized bed below a print of sailboats and lighthouses. The large windows look out to the dunes. The attached bathroom has double sinks and a walk-in shower with glass doors. The next bedroom (BR2) has two Full-sized beds in calming blue bedding. There is a flat-screen TV, and palm trees sway outside the large window. The final bedroom (BR3) has two sets of Twin bunk beds so everyone can spread out. At the end of the hall is the second full bathroom with a tub. It also has a window for great natural light while getting ready. Located near downtown Port Aransas, you have easy access to the golf course, shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

    BR1- 1 Queen Bed
    BR2- 2 Full Beds
    BR3- 2 Sets of Twin Bunk Beds

    Things to know:
    Please bring k-cups, coffee and filters.
    Laundry detergent not provided.


    Island Retreat Amenity Access and Important Information:

    2 - Large Swimming Pools – Hours: 10am – 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 # 248277

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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; 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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.

About the area

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is on the beach. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Port Aransas travel guide
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • A beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean, a lifeguard tower, and three colorful knitted figures on posts.
    Holiday Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal town with residential areas, a highway, and a beach.
    Mustang Island Beach
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to the ocean with waves crashing in the background.
    Port Aransas Beach
    5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a bench overlooking the ocean at sunset.
    Whitecap Beach
    29 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with waves crashing against it.
    North Padre Island Beach
    31 min drive - 22.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    4 min drive
  • Port A Pizzeria
    3 min drive
  • Fins Grill & Icehouse
    5 min drive
  • Bier Haus
    3 min drive
  • Sip Yard
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

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

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this condo in Port A
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay! It was clean, well stocked and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. It was close to the beach and restaurants/retail. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mostly perfect stay at the beach!

This bottom floor unit was just what we needed for the week! We brought 4 teenagers with us and everyone had plenty of space. The Island Retreat had 2 large pools (the boys loved the deeper ends), tennis, pickel & basketball courts to enjoy as well as sand volleyball. The walkway to the beach that was closest to us was underwater, but the one on the other side of the complex was very nice. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, but could use some updated larger pots for cooking for a group our size. We had a great week and would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Traveling w/ 4 teen boys for a tournament. Location was perfect. Rooms and layout worked great. Couches are super comfortable, beds were fine. Kitchen was a nice space but lacking pots and pans to cook for a group of 7. There was only one old 8” pan and 2 small pots. The patio is decent but lacking seating. There was 2 chairs but one was broken. We used our own chairs. The boardwalk to beach is about 100 yards and the pool was just a short walk. The bbq pit area is nice, but you’ll need your own bbq tools. The building is older and a little run down but that didn’t bother us. Ac kept it cold.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
There was a little confusion about early check in. I called 2 hours before our 4:00 check in and was told the condo was ready but upon arriving the main office staff was saying that the condo wasn’t available yet. Once that was cleared up, we were able to go ahead with our check in. The kitchen has most items needed but could definitely use a few new frying pans. There was 1 and it was very old with and not clean. No sponges available to clean with. The A/C worked but not very efficient in some of the bedrooms. The primary bedroom was freezing cold, and the 3rd bedroom was hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

IR109 good stay

We had a group of 7 ranging from 10-81 years old. The property was good. The boardwalks to the beach were close & a short walk to the beach & we spent many hours on the beach. There are many amenities onsite at Island retreat which we did not have time to utilize but it was nice that all were available. The unit we were in was per advertised. The AC cools primarily in the master, kitchen & living area & less so in the other 2 back bedrooms & bathroom. The toilet in the master does not flush well but all is understandable with an older property. We enjoyed that the living/kitchen/dining area was all open (one room). We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer getaway

Overall property was nice and conveniently located. The only issue was the AC. Did not cool well in back bedrooms. We were gone most of the day so didn't have time to address with property. We just dealt with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice escape

I liked the place and the property. Had a bit of trouble with the guards not wanting to allow any other cars in for the evening when we wanted to have family over, but we worked around it. It should be started on description that no visitors or only 2 passes nothing more. Also room was not ready at 4 as promised it was closer to 4:30.