Title: Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach, Gulf Views 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 condo # Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach, Gulf Views ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62990000/62988100/62988024/1f916b99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62990000/62988100/62988024/e5be24dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62990000/62988100/62988024/5cf12457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62990000/62988100/62988024/319b338a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62990000/62988100/62988024/da83786f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to this Gulf of Mexico beachfront condo, Island Retreat. Unwind in the cozy living room with a private balcony offering serene views and sounds of the water. Enjoy amenities like 2 shared community pools, charcoal grills, laundry facilities and 2 boardwalks to the beach. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6878 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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 Beach, Gulf Views IR179: 2BR / 2BA / 6 Guests / 2 Shared Community Pools / 2 Boardwalks / Shared Charcoal Grills / No pets allowed / Golf cart accessible / Parking Passes for 2 vehicles Only Check into relaxation in this updated second-floor condo which sleeps six. A couch which converts to a sleeper sofa, rocker, recliner and accent chair in the living room keep you comfortable while watching the TV or looking out to the Gulf of Mexico. The cozy kitchen has all the appliances, utensils, basic pots, pans and dishes you need to enjoy your stay. Lining the kitchen is the bar area with seating for two. The adjacent dining table has seating for four. Step onto the private balcony with your cup of coffee and enjoy the sounds and views of the water. See it all from chairs on the balcony, whether you want to watch a game of sand volleyball or see the seabirds diving in the waves. Back inside, the master bedroom (BR1) has two queen-sized beds and attached upgraded bathroom with vanity and tub/shower. The second bedroom (BR2) has one queen-sized bed. All the bedding matches with quaint coastal designs. The second bathroom has a sink and tub/shower. Amenities include: TV, Wi-Fi, access to Charcoal BBQ pits and picnic areas, laundry facilities, 2 Boardwalks to the Beach, 2 Shared Community Pools. Located near downtown Port Aransas, you have easy access to the golf course, shopping, restaurants and entertainment Beds: BR1- 2 Queen Beds BR2- 1 Queen Bed Things to know: Strictly NO PETS allowed. Subject to fine and removal from property Please bring coffee and filters. 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 # 248347 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### 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 - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 - 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: 878 square feet ## 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 ### 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. ### Property is also known as Condo Beautiful View of the Gulf Boardwalk to Beach 2Br/2Ba Sleeps 8 451215 ## 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%7C27.81022%2C-97.07284&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8AJOVLAyrvlWrYlBnnH8eLQMoDg=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Holiday Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - IB Magee Beach Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Port Aransas Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive - ‪Kody's - ‬14 min walk - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive - In - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach, Gulf Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach, Gulf Views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach, Gulf Views? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach, Gulf Views located? > Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## 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 Beach, Gulf Views Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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 12 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cody R., Forney 9 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay and location! I was extremely happy with my stay!! Perfect location and very satisfied with the property in general, I will be back for sure! ##### Cody R. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth W. 27 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Fishing trip Comfortable, Nice ##### Kenneth W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom S. 14 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great trip Great last minute trip. Plenty of room and the views from the the balcony are fantastic. Close beach access and close to everything. Will definitely be back. ##### Tom S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia N. 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place Beautiful location, close to everything, loved being within walking distance to the beach. Having two bathrooms was a plus. Host communicated well. ##### Julia N. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawnita S. 1 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### nice unit very close to the beach and just a few minutes from pizza and snow cones ! Unit was perfect size for my husband, myself and 2 kids. ##### Dawnita S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Bryan F. 14 Oct 2022 Liked: Location, listing accuracy #### Good value Older property in good shape. ##### Bryan F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia B. 15 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kids Beach Trip Wonderful experience. Easy beach access. Only issue was figuring out how to get the TV to work with the cable set up. ##### Alicia B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer S. 30 Jun 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place for the Price Overall, it was a nice stay. The beds were not very comfortable, and the sheets were not soft at all. But, for the price, I would say we got what we paid for. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Marisela P. 17 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation The booking for this property was real easy. We had a beachfront condo, the only bad thing was that the pier that led to the beach was literally under water and we had to walk a long way to get to another walk way to get to the beach other than that the property was great. ##### Marisela P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Bruce T. 17 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Winter retreat Overall this is a great location and a clean and comfortable property. I did note that no wash cloths were provided, just hand and bath towels along with floor towels. I stopped by the office and they promised to get me some within an hour or so but they never came with any. This however is not an owner or property issue but apparently just a housekeeper issue. ##### Bruce T. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth 29 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved the view and overall quietness of the property. Only complaint I have is the chairs on the balcony left paint stuck to anyone who sat on them. Maybe a different type of chair would be better in the salt air. Other than that, we loved everything about it! ##### Elizabeth Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dawn H. 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Dawn H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dustin A. 24 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super easy clean place. Great place to stay. Super easy to access and clean place. ##### Dustin A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Saul C. 5 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good and convenient place Overall good except that the windows don’t lock ##### Saul C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary D. 22 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and close to beach Comfy and cozy place to stay with a quick walk to the beach and easy access to Old Town Port A restaurants and shopping. Management is responsive to issues and questions. Clean and comfortable furniture. Best suited to people intending to eat out or do minimal cooking. Uses communal washer/dryer so bring quarters and no ceiling fans, so a small portable fan for bedtime is useful. ##### Mary D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina C. 21 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed it Good location, nice place. ##### Tina C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Chelsea J. 20 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Port A Had a great stay- walking distance to the beach! ##### Chelsea J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia C. 9 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Nice to stay somewhere that has security and no be so pricey ##### Cynthia C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ty H. 9 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views. Cute little 2 bedroom with a amazing view. We love island retreat for its location and amenities. Great place to stay. ##### Ty H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenna M. 5 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location If you are going for the beach this is the perfect spot. Just a short walk. Nice long balcony to enjoy the view. Hope we can come again. ##### Glenna M.