Title: Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=57914168&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach ![Pool - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57920000/57914200/57914168/ee074845.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57920000/57914200/57914168/2e949666.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57920000/57914200/57914168/bf3eefb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57920000/57914200/57914168/aa923cc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57920000/57914200/57914168/d29e392a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience a chic beach getaway at IR43\. This stylish first-floor condo, accommodating up to eight people, offers an open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances for effortless meal preparation. Unwind in the living room or step out onto the private patio to take in the courtyard views and rolling dunes. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81186 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Pool - 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 Beach IR43: 3 BR / 2BA / 8 Guests / 2 Shared Pools / 2 Boardwalks / Shared Charcoal Grills / No Pets Allowed / Golf Cart Accessible \*Golf carts will have to be parked in the overflow parking area no exceptions\* / Parking Passes for 3 Vehicles Only This chic first-floor condo is ready for a family reunion or a vacation getaway with friends accommodating up to eight people. The open kitchen is equipped with everything needed to prepare meals during your stay with granite countertops, all the stainless-steel appliances, drip coffee maker, dishes, basic pots, pans and utensils. The breakfast bar has seating for four with wooden stools. In the living room, the couch and two armchairs face the wall-mounted flat-screen TV for gathering or watching movies. Colorful paintings of sea birds bring the beach inside, and the pale blue rug has a coral pattern. Step out onto the private patio to see the courtyard, rolling dunes, and a glimpse of the Gulf. Sip your coffee or relax in the evening with the sound of rolling waves just over the grassy dunes and smell the salt spray. Simply open the gate to walk directly into the courtyard area. The master bedroom (BR1) welcomes you with a king-sized bed. The wicker headboard and white-and-blue coral bedding bring the beach feel to the bedroom. Swaying palm trees and a sailboat inspire your dreams in a painting above the bed. There is a wall-mounted flat-screen TV and natural light comes in through a large window. The ensuite bathroom holds a spacious granite countertop, perfect for getting ready and a tile tub/shower. The second bedroom (BR2) provides a queen-sized bed matching the masters. A wicker chest completes the theme, and another large window lights up the room. There is also a wall-mounted flat-screen TV. The third bedroom (BR3) contains two full-sized beds to accommodate everyone along with a chest, closet and TV. The second shared bathroom is appointed with a long counter to get ready in the natural light from the window along with a tile tub/shower. For your convenience, there is a stackable washer dryer located in the hall behind a sliding door to use during your stay. Amenities include TV, Wi-Fi, access to BBQ pits and picnic areas, laundry facilities, 2 boardwalks to the beach, 2 shared pools. Located near downtown Port Aransas, you have easy access to the golf course, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Beds: BR1-King BR2-Queen BR3-2 Full Things to Know: Parking Passes for 3 Vehicles Only (Third vehicle needs to park across from the building along the curb). Strictly NO PETS allowed. Subject to fine and removal from property. Please bring coffee and filters Laundry detergent not provided. 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 # 248245 ## 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 - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 shared bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio - Picnic area ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### 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 - 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: 1,186 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63905400/63905373/389a0f19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shared Heated Pool w Slide, Close to Beach! 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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 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 451274 IR43 1st Floor Condo 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Shared Pool Boardwalk 1st Floor Condo 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Shared Pool Boardwalks to Beach ## 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%7C27.81362%2C-97.07140&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D3mpTa_E0zLTzwLb70XBsL0wKSo=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Holiday Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Mustang Island Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Port Aransas Birding Center \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Nature Preserves \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Port Aransas Museum \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive - ‪Kody's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Coffee Waves - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach have a pool? ### Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach? ### What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach? ### What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach? ### Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara K. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! We enjoyed our stay. The unit was perfect for our family. ##### Tamara K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean & Spacious Very spacious & clean Condo! Love that this Condo is remodeled & updated!!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle P. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Amazing ##### Michelle P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frankie F., Austin, Texas 16 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Twelve in one room Twelve family members gathered in the living space. It was very accommodating. ##### Frankie F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kerry H. 14 Aug 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Port A yearly family trip This was our second time staying at Island Retreat- first in this unit. We enjoyed the location of the unit and space. Could use another small couch or a few chairs in living room. Plenty of bars stools but not comfortable to gather in living room. We brought a few beach chairs in. I did read in a few reviews that the porch gate was broken and it was for our stay, too. I called maintenance Friday after noticing shared bathroom shower was broken. He came, took the broken piece and we never heard back from him so had one shower for 6 adults. Ceiling fans definitely need dusting and we found foil in the oven covered with crumbs. We did enjoy our time with family, loved the pool and beach access. ##### Kerry H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin M. 18 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### FANTASTIC place to stay!! There were 2 very small issues that were absolutely not taken into consideration of the overall survey..there was a strange sock under 1 bed and the lint in the laundry dryer was EXTREMELY full..huge fire hazard!! ##### Robin M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LaShun S. 10 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location for the SandFest!! The property was walking distance from the beach. The only bad thing was the patio gate was broken. ##### LaShun S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Codie R. 20 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend getaway We stayed at the property for a long weekend trip, and had a great experience! There were some issues with the check in process but the on-site office personnel were super helpful and quickly resolved the issue. It is about a 10 minute walk from the unit to the beach, which is really nice, but quite steep at spots. ##### Codie R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mindy M. 6 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick weekend trip Came down to move daughter home and decided to stay on island and get some beach days and seafood ##### Mindy M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Curt K. 10 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simple, clean and Updated Island Retreat mgmt was very accommodating for our check-in. I realize mgmt can't make a practice of this but they assisted an earlier check-in for my elderly parents who stayed in a condo next to ours. The inside of this suite was inconsistent with the appearance of the exterior which is more dated (circa 1970's construction). Modern stainless appliances, new cabinets, blinds and furniture made this a more comfortable stay and noticeably nicer than some of the neighboring suites. The pool a stones throw from the porch. Direct view towards the beach dunes. Only minor setbacks was there was no dining table for our family to eat at and the mattresses are unusually firm. However, there's a large granite countertop with 4 barstools to help with dining and if you are active at the beach like you should be you'll still sleep okay. ##### Curt K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert W. 21 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fit our needs perfectly the size fit our needs access to pool perfect mostly was awesome however, a dust pan to go with the broom would have been helpful, we had to get more towels brought over in the beginning not equipped for the 3 nights and 7 people. a couple more items like a griddle to make pancakes instead of one small skillet--gate worked but very unsafe for kids going in and out, tie wraps holding it in place. BUT mostly was awesome and a consideration for next summer, property very nice very clean well kept and pool area great. ##### Robert W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M., Lockhart 8 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rain We had fun even though we couldn’t go to the beach! ##### Laura M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffanye H. 2 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Felt like home It had everything we needed. It was clean and the location was easy to access everything. ##### Tiffanye H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### susie p. 11 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Early May-Perfect Time for the Beach! This property was perfect for our long weekend! We were 2 couples and 2 little ones and we had plenty of room leftover! Everything in this condo was brand new (Except the patio gate, which looked like it was in the process of being replaced.). Perfect 1st floor location with a big grassy yard right off the patio and SO close to the beach! We will definitely book this property again! Thank you! ##### susie p. 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