Free breakfast, an adjacent golf course and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Palmilla Big Blue Gulf-front home with pool, spa, & scenic views of the beach. Guests can also expect to find a gym.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 207050 sq ft
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Palmilla Big Blue Gulf-front home with pool, spa, & scenic views of the beach
Big Blue at Palmilla Beach
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The vacation of your dreams awaits at this extraordinary seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom home overlooking the Gulf. Your 7,050 sq. ft. getaway has elevator access to four levels of indoor/outdoor coastal living and entertaining space. Located at the Palmilla Beach Resort, lavish amenities await! The beach is accessible by foot or golf cart via the Palmilla Beach Resort boardwalk.
Inside your stay, a water-view great room boasts 30' ceilings with exposed trusses, a sectional, and a TV with surround sound. The library has a table, puzzles, and books, offering the perfect hangout and board game space. Mix drinks at the wet bar and unwind in the ground-level living area equipped with a pool table, dining area, and a large TV. A second-floor living area has a beverage fridge, a sectional, and another TV. Prep meals in your dream kitchen, designed with quartz countertops and exquisite light fixtures. Highlights include a sprawling breakfast island, stainless steel appliances, a beautiful dining table as well as beautiful brand new furniture that offers you the most enjoyable vacation of 2025.
The primary suite is dazzling with plush bedding, easy outdoor access, and an en suite bathroom with a freestanding tub and walk-in shower. All the bedrooms have tasteful decor, easy outdoor and bathroom access, and the air of the home's central air-conditioning keeping them cool - no matter the temperature outside.
Outside, relish having access to an exclusive, private heated pool and spa. The covered patio offers alfresco dining and a built-in grill. The lawn sits at the edge of a lake and is a perfect wedding venue if applicable to your stay. Two Gulf-view balconies have Adirondack chairs and loungers.
Additional perks of your stay include an outdoor shower, bicycles, beach gear, games, two washers/dryers and two shared heated pools.
Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.Streaming services are available with guests’ own account(s). WIFI is not always stableThere is currently major construction occurring on new homes in the area. No current homes or amenities will be affected, though construction equipment may be visible, and views may be obstructed in some areas. Construction has been scheduled during certain times of the day to minimize noise and potential disturbances to guests. The work is scheduled to conclude in the next year.All guests shall abide by the good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles. This rental is located on floor 4.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Free breakfast available
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
6.5 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
Next to a golf course
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Gym
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 7,050 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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 holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. 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. With jet skiing, parasailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Port Aransas travel guide
Does Palmilla Big Blue Gulf-front home with pool, spa, & scenic views of the beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Palmilla Big Blue Gulf-front home with pool, spa, & scenic views of the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Palmilla Big Blue Gulf-front home with pool, spa, & scenic views of the beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Palmilla Big Blue Gulf-front home with pool, spa, & scenic views of the beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Palmilla Big Blue Gulf-front home with pool, spa, & scenic views of the beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Palmilla Big Blue Gulf-front home with pool, spa, & scenic views of the beach located?
Situated in Port Aransas, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Holiday Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Palmilla Big Blue Gulf-front home with pool, spa, & scenic views of 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.
Having everyone under one roof, with an amazing great room, pool, game room and more. Super nice!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jim S.
1 Jul 2024
Family reunion 2 years now
Great house and layout. 4 couples and 2 Teens & 5 kids. Private pool & golf cart was fantastic. Parking plenty.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marshall W.
3 Jun 2024
Wonderful House!
We had a great time at this house! It is very spacious and clean! The pool is smaller than it appears in pictures but the kids all still managed to have a great time playing in it. The house has amazing views and outdoor spaces and lots of gathering and living spaces for everyone. We were located very conveniently to one of the pools as well as the bridge to the beach. Would highly recommend!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Alysa M.
28 Nov 2023
Nice house- some issues
It was a super nice house, but we did have several issues with things not working properly. The subdivision is really nice and you can drive the golf cart on the beach all the way into Port A. Vacasa was great and helped where they could.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G.
22 Jun 2025
Great large rental perfect for multiple families
This home fit four families very comfortably. The pool and golf cart were amazing additions. House came stocked with everything we needed and beds were VERY comfortable. Great location too!
The house was large enough to accommodate our entire family very easily. We had a wonderful time!! Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle D.
13 Aug 2019
Family Vacation 2019
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall the experience was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Terri C.
9 Aug 2025
Big Blue
The size of the property was perfect for our family of 20–Christmas in July for us!
Very spacious & great for the grandchildren to have their own areas.
Pool was a welcome addition after being at the beach.
We had a fantastic time except for the elevator situation. I would get rid of that because it’s a hazard.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lindy H.
20 Jun 2025
Big Blue
Big Blue was laid out perfectly for our large family’s needs, such as two bunk rooms and two ensuites. There was plenty of seating for everyone to be seated at dinner and the kitchen had all the items we needed to cook for a large family.
We had a slight malfunction with the elevator right after we arrived, but after a phone call was made the maintenance man was there to fix it immediately even though it was Sunday afternoon.
Our only complaint was that the pool was a plunge pool and not a real pool which is not really clarified in the description or photos. That being said we had a great time.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Thomas I.
10 Jun 2024
great home. Fire alarm went off briefly (not smoke alarm). System should be checked.
no towels i...
great home. Fire alarm went off briefly (not smoke alarm). System should be checked.
no towels in 3rd floor master and needed dishwasher detergent.
Pretty views are what this property has going for it. The golf cart is in terrible condition. My opinion is-you will still need to rent your own golf cart. Golf cart is rusty, VERY VERY hard to turn-dangerously hard-and it didn’t work at all when we first got there.
We could smell the breakfast from the family that stayed at the house before. And the house seemed “stinky”. The filters or something need to be cleaned. May I suggest a day in between renters also.
Lots of room and nice views though. House has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Robert D.
13 Jan 2023
House is Great.
The house is beautiful and the owners left a warming gift bag that was nice. Unfortunately the elevator was decommissioned and not available for use the last two days and I had 5 people over the age of 73 that could not come down stairs until it was time to leave. Unpacking the house without an elevator was not easy and I did it with the help of my wife and I cutting my leg. On another note when I responded 4 of 5 rating in the beginning of the stay was because the trash had not been thrown from the two main trash cans and their was no room for ours. Other than that the house itself was great, and I would come back resolving those issues.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Jun 2021
Perfect house for our group of 16.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have rented homes every 2 years for our large family group of 10 adults and 6 grandkids. Everyone agreed this was the best one yet. Having an elevator to take up bags and groceries to the 3rd floor kitchen / main living area was a huge plus. 2 of the couples and all the kids stayed in the 4 bedrooms on the second floor. The boys loved their bunk room, which became gaming central. The 3 girls were great in their twin bed room with pull out trundle bed. Both rooms were across the house from the parents 2 rooms, so no issues with noise from the kids rooms. The 2 other couples were on the 1st and 4th floors. Every level had outstanding views off a porch, and from 2-4 you looked out at a beautiful pond, sand dune and ocean, as well as the golf course. The main living area had a dining table that held us all, as well as bar seating for another 4 people if needed. The only thing we would add to the kitchen was a second dishwasher. With out group, we were running it daily, and sometimes twice. Having the 6 person golf cart was a bonus, and we rented another to move our crew around. The pool area was great, and we pre-rented 2 bungalows next to each other for 2 of the days, to be able to get out of the sun. We also had umbrellas and chairs set up for the adults every day at the beach, another huge plus. We had a short 3 hour period one day when the AC quit working on the 3rd floor, but Turnkey walked us through trying a few things to fix it, then getting an AC Company there to repair what ended up being a bad thermostat. It was repaired within 3 hours of our call. Port Aransas still has the feel of a small beach town, versus some to the more upscale spots in the Seaside / Watercolor area of Florida we had rented in a few years back. Plenty of good restaurants, and the Black Marlin and Reds at Palmillo Beach Club were very good. They also brought the food to the pool and even the beach if you wanted it. I bet we return here soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony Z.
15 Jun 2026
Awesome time
We had 6 families and 20 people and had plenty of space and a ton of fun. Golf cart is essential to a great stay if you plan on bringing a ton of stuff to the beach.
We had a blast at the Big Blue! We were so very comfortable with 18 people staying - ages 8 months to 74 years old. The views were amazing and loved the pond right outside the house! The ocean views were fantastic also! And the beds sooo comfortable!
We cooked Thanksgiving dinner for 20 people very easily - the kitchen is well stocked!
And we loved the golf cart! And playing golf and hanging out at Reds in the evenings around the fire pit!
A very memorable family reunion! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Blair T.
11 Nov 2022
Fabulous for a Senior Staff Retreat!
We spent two days at Big Blue for a staff planning retreat. It was perfect for our needs! With only 8 of us, we had more than enough room and plenty of space to spread out and do our work. During breaks some from our team took to the beach, others recharged in the fabulous library, and a couple even enjoyed an afternoon nap! For our team, it was a great getaway that supported both our planning and our team building! We hope to do this again for our next team planning activity. Thanks to our marvelous hosts for letting us stay at this absolutely stunning property!
The house was comfortable and well appointed. The views were beautiful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Scott L.
26 Sept 2022
Perfect get away
We loved the house! It is beautiful and very clean and located in a perfect spot to just relax and play. Lots of nice finishing touches to the decor, appliances, and furnishings. We hated to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kathy N.
23 Jun 2022
Big Blue Paradise
This home is as luxurious as it looks in the pictures. The kitchen truly is fully stocked with everything you need for cooking, and the house’s layout is perfect for large families. We felt comfortable from the beginning. The pool was great for the kids after a day at the beach, and the great room and kitchen area provided plenty of space for all of us (20) to gather for meals, games, and conversation. Fantastic!
Great home to rent with kids and adults. Great views of the ocean from all floors of the house. Pool on site, but a resort pool 100 yards away. Walking distance to the beach or 5minute golf cart ride. Very quiet on the weekdays and then picks up on Friday.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
karen l.
30 Mar 2022
Big Blue
This was the best beach house we ever rented. It is beautiful and very well maintained. The kitchen had every item one could need. The owners provided kitchen and bathroom supplies to start the week so it was not necessary to go to the store on arrival. The house has a lovely view of a pond with birds, golf course, and the gulf from the main floor (3 floor). The community pool was heated and 1/2 block away. The beach access was close and a golf cart provided. It was a fabulous week!!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda S.
21 Mar 2022
Perfect Stay!
This home was absolutely beautiful, and we had a perfect stay! The entire rental process, including check-in & check-out, was painless and simple. The home had everything you would need-complete with beach towels, beach chairs, sand toys, etc. Would definitely rent again and highly recommend!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jack J.
7 Mar 2022
"The One and Only"
The home is what every homeowner and homebuilders should aspire to create. Been all over the world and "Big Blue" is unmatched! Do you and your family a favor and book immediately.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amee ..
16 Jan 2022
Beautiful home! Great location!
Super nice, clean and spacious home on the coast!
This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.