Title: Ocean View-Pool-Steps to the Beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! Holiday home in Port Aransas with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! ![Interior - Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105130000/105128100/105128065/088b63c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105130000/105128100/105128065/4005ebe2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105130000/105128100/105128065/9868a914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105130000/105128100/105128065/53fdf9ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105130000/105128100/105128065/665601cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Blue Wave offers the best of island living with a private cocktail pool, kid-friendly shallow area, and beach views. Imagine waking up to fresh ocean air or walking the beach at sunset in this brand-new house situated between Cinnamon Shore North & South. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121189 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning £408 includes taxes & fees 20 Jan - 21 Jan ## 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. ### Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! Welcome to Blue Wave! The best of Island living. Imagine waking up to the smell of fresh ocean air or walking the beach at sunset. This new listing is in the perfect location steps away from the beach and situated between Cinnamon Shore North & South. Please note: This is a new subdivision and there is ongoing construction in front of the house. You still will have a view of the ocean though! 🌞 Private Cocktail Pool with kid friendly shallow area 🌞 Beach View! 🌞 BRAND NEW house 🌞 Golf cart accessible boardwalk right next to the house 🌞Two King Bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, one Queen Room and one Bunk Room 🌞Keurig and Drip Coffee Maker: We provide pods, coffee, filters, creamers & sweetener 🌞Fully stocked kitchen 🌞BBQ Gas Grill 🌞Large community pool 🌞TVs with Roku in living room and all bedrooms You will be sent a 4 digit code prior to check in for the keypad. Unfortunately we do not allow pets at this time. We require that the guest booking the house signs a rental agreement and we do require a security deposit hold on a cc that is released after your trip as long as there are no incidentals or damages (much like a hotel does). We provide a few rolls of toilet paper and paper towels and a few trash bags to get you started but you will want to bring more if you will be staying for more than a few days. We also provide dishwasher pods, laundry pods, plenty of hand soap and dish soap. Coffee: We have a dual drip and keurig coffee maker. We do provide coffee and pods but please bring your own if you want more of a selection. We also have a variety of creams and sugar. Towels: We do provide bath towels for the house but we ask that they stay at the house. We do provide a few beach towels but please also bring some of your own. We do have a washer/dryer onsite if you need to do laundry. Parking: There is parking for four cars under the house. There is an additional parking area at the front of the subdivision if you have additional vehicles. HOA does not allow parking on the street. Security Camera: There is a security camera at the front entrance and under the house where cars are parked. It is for your protection. Please do not tamper with the camera or the camera hub. Trash: Please take trash to the dumpster Bugs: We have a pest control company that comes to the property once a month. Unfortunately, because of the climate, roaches loves Port A and if you find one, please let us know immediately and we will have the pest control company come back out to spot treat. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,189 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57220000/57215200/57215151/w1080h713x0y4-ccc2ede6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4 bedroom 3 bathTownhome, heated pool! 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Must sign rental agreement upon booking ### 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 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 A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b67284x ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.765146,-97.11475&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gwnhDdvvoQ%3FQ%3FO%3FQ%40Q%40Q%3FQ%40O%40S%40OBQ%40QBO%40QBQBOBQDOBQBODQDODODODODODOFOFODOFOFMFOFOHKFOHMFOHKHMHMHMHMJKHMJKHKJKJKJKHKLIJKJKJILGJKLGJKLGLIJGLGLGLGLGNGLELELGNELENELELCNCNELCNANELANCN%3FNCNALAN%3FNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40NBN%3FLBN%40NDN%40LBNDLBNBLDNDLDNDLFLDLDLFLFNFJFLFLFLHLFJJLFJJLFJHJJJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJJHLHJJLHLHLHLFJHNHLFNHJFNFNFLFNDNFNDNFNDNDNDNDNDNBPDNBPBNDPBN%40PBPBN%40P%40PBN%40R%40N%3FP%40P%3FP%40P%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FNAR%3FPANAPCPAPANCPCPANCPEPCNCNEPCNEPELEPENENGNENGNENGLGNGNGLILGNILILGLILILILKLIJILKJIJKJKJKJKHKJKJKHKJMFKHMHKHMHMHMDMHKFOFMDMFMFMDMFODMDOBMDODMBOBMBOBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOCOCMCOCOCMEMEOCMEOEMGMEMGOGMEMGMGMIKEMIMIKIMIKIMGKKKIKKMKIIKKKKKKIKKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIMGMIMGOIMGMGOGOGMEOGOGOEOEOEOEQEMEQEOCQCOEOCQCQCOAQCQAOCQAQAQAO%3FQASAO%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DRYTve8NiwffnmXTtdgq2MEkUrE=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Mustang Island Beach \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Port Aransas Beach \- 9 min drive \- 7.2 miles - North Padre Island Beach \- 16 min drive \- 16.8 miles - Whitecap Beach \- 17 min drive \- 16.8 miles - Texas State Aquarium \- 39 min drive \- 41.2 miles #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Kody's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bier Haus - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool!? ### Is Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool!? ### What time is check-in at Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool!? ### What time is check-out at Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool!? ### Where is Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ocean View-Steps to the Beach-Pool! 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 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah B. 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Vacation Rental Loved the house and location. Listing was very accurate and house was very clean and beautiful. We enjoyed how close it was to the beach and the pool was very nice to have after being at the beach with 3 young kids. Highly recommend! ##### Leah B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik H. 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect in every way Perfect stay for a family of 8, ages 2 to 84\. Something for everyone and much fun for all! ##### Erik H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donita T. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Walking distance to the beach was a big plus! The amenities were great, and we had plenty of sleeping space. A few things to be aware of, some bedrooms had sliding barn doors that had some gapping at the top, so if you want privacy to change clothes you would need to choose a different room or the bathroom. ##### Donita T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nichole L. 7 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great winter getaway! We stayed at this property with our 2 children and inlaws. There was plenty of space for everyone to have their own area. The pool was great for the kids and love the restroom down stairs for them too. Beach access was amazing for quick strolls looking for shells; we found a ton including 2 live starfish that we ensured went back to sea.Overall, great stay and would defiantly stay again. ##### Nichole L. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kevin g. 10 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property The property manager was on top of her game . Jessica responded immediately to every text or email which made our stay so much better I would highly recommend this property ##### kevin g. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle F. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Last minute get away The house was perfect. Everything you need for a beach vacation. Close to the beach and felt incredibly private. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed and then some. It was a great experience and we can't wait to come back. ##### Kyle F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maricela D. 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well equipped Home was very nice. Nicely decorated and fully equipped. The only negative item was the pool, it was very dirty and we were not able to use it all, not to mentioned is tiny is more like a hot tub. ##### Maricela D. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. 12 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay! Nice property with great location to the beach! We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again. Beds were quite firm, but still comfortable. Bathrooms have nice liquid hand soap and plenty of towels! Strange to have zero closets to hang clothing or store luggage, but lots of hooks positioned around the house to help. Well appointed kitchen. No pantry for dry food storage but can line up on corner countertop. Host was responsive and very helpful. ##### Michelle M. 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