Title: Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113948625&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Sparkle Fish\~Winter Texans Welcome!\~Dog Friendly Condo in Port Aransas with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Sparkle Fish\~Winter Texans Welcome!\~Dog Friendly ![Beach nearby - Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113950000/113948700/113948625/e90a1550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113950000/113948700/113948625/9ec00721.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113950000/113948700/113948625/9719d5f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113950000/113948700/113948625/9f26f988.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113950000/113948700/113948625/e40f67e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sparkle Fish\~Winter Texans Welcome!\~Dog Friendly provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1248 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### Sparkle Fish\~Winter Texans Welcome!\~Dog Friendly Summary: This 3-bedroom coastal retreat is in a prime location & has EVERYTHING you need for an amazing vacation to Port Aransas, TX! • Winter Texan Rate: November - March 1 at $1900 monthly plus fees. • 7-minute drive to the beach • 2 Community Pools • Kids Playground • BBQ Grill • Private Breezeway • Outdoor TV Lounge Area w/ Mini Fridge • Fully Stocked Kitchen • Keurig & Drip Coffee Maker • Plush Beds • Family Friendly • Parking- 2 cars • Outdoor Shower • Washer & Dryer • WIFI • Dog Friendly The Space: Welcome to your perfect coastal getaway! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat offers a relaxing escape in the heart of Port Aransas and accommodates up to 10 guests. Enjoy modern comforts, a spacious open layout, and easy access to the area's best beaches, dining, and attractions. Whether you're unwinding on the balcony, exploring the coast, or soaking up the sun, this is the ideal spot for a memorable beach vacation. MAIN SPACES OF THE HOME: – 3 BEDROOMS & 2 BATHROOMS – BEDROOM 1: \* King-sized Bed \* TV \* Nightstand & Lamps \* Ceiling Fan BEDROOM 2: \* Queen-sized Bed \* TV \* Nightstand & Lamps \* Ceiling Fan BEDROOM 3: \* Twin over Full-sized Bed with a Twin Trundle Bed \* TV \* Ceiling Fan – 2 BATHROOMS – \* Ensuite Bathroom with Walk-in Shower \* Full Bathroom – CHEF’S KITCHEN – \* Fully Stocked \* High-end Appliances \* Large Refrigerator & Cooking Space – LIVING ROOM – \* Smart TV \* Sleeper Sofa \* Ceiling Fan \* Open Floor Plan Guest Access: The guest has access to the entire home minus the locked cleaners' closet. The Neighborhood: Nearby Attractions: Port Aransas Beach – A beautiful stretch of sandy shoreline perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing. Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center – A haven for bird enthusiasts, offering walking trails and observation towers to view a variety of bird species. Mustang Island State Park – A coastal park featuring miles of unspoiled beaches, ideal for camping, fishing, and kayaking. Roberts Point Park – A scenic park with picnic areas, a pavilion, and a marina, offering great views of the harbor and frequent dolphin sightings. The Port Aransas Ferry System – A free ferry service providing transportation between Mustang Island and the mainland, offering a unique perspective of the waterways. Restaurants: FINS Grill & Icehouse – Offers American cuisine with a focus on seafood, providing a casual dining experience with waterfront views. Venetian Hot Plate – An Italian restaurant known for its seafood dishes and intimate atmosphere. MacDaddy's Family Kitchen – Serves American comfort food, including barbecue and seafood, in a family-friendly setting. Irie's Island Food – Features a fusion of American, International, Asian, and Hawaiian cuisines, offering a unique dining experience. La Playa Mexican Grille – Specializes in Mexican and Southwestern dishes, with an emphasis on seafood. Getting Around: By Car: Renting a car is a convenient option to explore the area at your own pace. Having a car makes it easy to visit the many shopping centers, restaurants, and other points of interest in the area. Rideshare Services: Services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in the area, providing a convenient alternative to driving. Simply book a ride through the app, and you'll be on your way to your destination in no time. Other Things to Note: "PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE 25 YEARS OLD TO BOOK THIS PROPERTY, CANCELLATION POLICY WILL APPLY" STR-514298 \- Check-in is at 4pm \- Check-out is at 10am \- Up to 2 dogs are allowed for $125 per stay, no cats please. We kindly ask that your dog is crate trained and that you pick up after your dog. \- No parties allowed—violations may result in immediate termination of the stay. We aim to maintain a respectful environment for our neighbors. \- Parking for 2 cars max. Parking pass is needed. \- If you're interested in a long-term stay, please reach out to inquire about availability. Winter Texan Rate: November - March 1 at $1900 monthly plus fees. \- Golf carts are not permitted in this area. Violations may result in local fines of up to $500. \- Port Aransas is constantly evolving with ongoing construction, building projects, and community improvements. While we can't guarantee a completely quiet stay, these efforts help make the area even better for residents and visitors alike. Keep in mind that island life comes with seasonal pests like mosquitoes. To help keep them at bay, our properties receive professional pest control treatments every month. Please be aware that because Port Aransas is a unique coastal community, cable and Wi-Fi connectivity might be unpredictable. Thank you for acknowledging that we have no control over these services. Service interruptions will not qualify for any discounts or reimbursements. GUEST VERIFICATION: To ensure a smooth and secure stay, we require the primary guest listed on the reservation to complete a simple screening process within 48 hours of booking confirmation. Please note that your reservation is not confirmed until these steps are completed. Once verified, and prior to check-in, guests will be asked to sign a Rental Agreement that includes: \- Agreeing to our rental terms and conditions. \- Providing a valid government-issued ID and a matching credit card before check-in. \- Paying a non-refundable $60 damage waiver. The damage waiver provides coverage for accidental damage during your stay, as long as it is reported prior to your check-out. This is collected either at the time of payment through the booking platform or afterward, depending on which platform you use to book. The damage waiver covers accidental damage that may occur during your stay. To ensure coverage, all damage must be reported promptly while you’re still at the property. We understand there is normal wear and tear at houses but should anything accidentally break or get stained during your stay please just let us know. Thank you! Interaction with Guests: This property is managed by Sand Key Vacation Rentals. We are located at 221 W. Avenue A Suite 5 in Port Aransas. We are open 9am-5pm Monday - Sat and 10am-3pm on Sunday. We also provide 24/7 guest support. Please get in touch with our office if you need assistance. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,248 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96710000/96709300/96709215/92542253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing island escape in Pirate Bay, 2 community pools, outdoor BBQ area Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=96709215&PinnedHotelID=96709215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123120000/123119700/123119630/2884e636.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### View of Pool, Full Resort Access | Hemingway House Port Aransas - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=123119630&PinnedHotelID=123119630&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97570000/97566000/97565966/906501a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gone Coastal- Private Breezeway | Community Pool Port Aransas - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=97565966&PinnedHotelID=97565966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99430000/99429999/e93a19e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shared Pool & Playground | 2blocks to Town/Eateries | Pirate's Lair by AvantStay Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=99429999&PinnedHotelID=99429999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105890000/105887500/105887456/58367bdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PB217 Shared Pool, Pet Friendly, Parking for 2 Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=105887456&PinnedHotelID=105887456&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76460000/76455700/76455604/b09bcd75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Coastal Cottage with two Lagoon Pools Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 6.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=76455604&PinnedHotelID=76455604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111555500/111555457/1a91c6f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious condo, community pool, private porch! 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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 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 67c620451fef90000ef1aa19 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.81222,-97.07628&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%7DwhDveooQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40S%40O%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBQBOBOBSBODOBQDOBQDODODOFODOFODOFOFMFOFMFOFOHMFMHMHMHMHMHMHKHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJIJKJKLIJIJKLGJKLGLIJGLILGLGLGLGLGLENGLELENELENCLCNELCNCNELANCNANCL%3FNCNANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40LDNBLBNDNBLBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFJHLFJJLFJJLHJHJJJJJHJJJJHJJJHLJJHLHJHLJLFLHLHLFLHNFLFNFLFNFLFNFNDNDNFNDNDNDNDPBNDPBNBNBRBNBNBR%40NBN%40P%40P%40P%40N%40R%40P%3FN%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FN%3FR%3FNAPAPAPAPANAPCPANCPCPCNCPCPCNENCPENEPELEPGNENELGPGLGNGNGLGNGLILGNILILGJKLILILIJKLIJKJIJKJKLKHKJKHKJMHKHMHKHMHKFMHMHMDMHMFMFMDMFMDODMDODMFMBOBOBMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOCMAOAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMCOCMGOEMEMEOEMGMEMGMGMIMEMIKIMGMIKIMIKIKIMKKIKKKIKMIKKKKKIKKMIKIMIMIMIKIMIMGOIMGMGOGMGOGOGMEQGMEOGOEQEMEQCOEQCOEOCQCQCOCQCOAQCQAQAOAQAQAQ%3FQAO%3FS%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QvEk9gAQQArIpzWJXPTmdqDl_SY=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Holiday Beach \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Mustang Island Beach \- 1 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Palmilla Beach Golf Club \- 2 min drive \- 1.7 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) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬2 min drive - ‪Kody's - ‬3 min walk - ‪Coffee Waves - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly have a pool? ### Is Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly? ### What time is check-in at Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly? ### What time is check-out at Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly? ### Where is Sparkle Fish~Winter Texans Welcome!~Dog Friendly located? ## Have a question? 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