Location: Private Homes, Port Aransas, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA (180 mi. from San Antonio, 200 mi. from Austin, 20 mi.Corpus)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
This is a great house for a couple's get-away or girls' weekend. It is quiet and peaceful and has lots of character. Great deck looks out over fields to the north, dunes to the east, and Corpus Christi Ship Channel and back waters of Mustang Island to the west. No neighbors unless it's a busy holiday weekend. House is on stilts. Living area is upstairs with breezy area underneath w/ picnic table, chairs, hammock and charcoal cooker.
Front door opens to the deck. Leave it open in the cool of the morning to welcome your day at the beach. Enjoy the 3rd level deck, accessed by a ladder from the 2nd level deck; good for early morning sunrise yoga or night-time star-gazing. House is about 1 mile from the grocery and restaurants in "Old Town", a short bike ride away, and is also on the shuttle route that comes by hourly til 6pm.
Address is 603 Parkplace, near the end of 11th St., one block from Beach Access Rd IA. It is a 10 minute, 1 block away, walk to the beach, to end of cul-de-sac, to the board walkway over some of the highest dunes on the island.The beach at the end of the boardwalk is where parking posts are so you can walk and sit near the water without car traffic next to you, It is about a 3 mile walk/run to the jetty, one way.
This is not a typical rental as owner lives here part-time so it feels like a cozy place. No plastic paintings screwed to the wall here! Port Aransas is small enough to get around on a bike, has an awesome eatery/coffee bar/ wireless spot and great restaurants, mid$$ to high$$. The beach is natural, accessible by car and by foot and there is great fishing, by charter or by private captain. World-wide attraction spot for birding.
King bed, (firm futon wth tempuredic foam topper), in master bedroom. Firm, queen-size bed in 2nd bedroom. Bed and bath linens provided. Bring towels for the beach and pets. Guests must bring body soaps and hair products, hand soap only is furnished.
This island home may not be suitable for certain age children, (there are stairs and small things!), but owner is negotiable. Pets are OK, only if they are considered part of the family, (not allowed on the furniture or wet in the house or on carpet in Master BR; yard is not fully fenced, child gate at stairs keeps them on the deck).
See View of Property.... Search "google maps" Go to Port Aransas, Tx, Click on the red drop, and follow directions.
Massages and Watsus available from Owner/Therapist, by appointment, 2 days notice. See website address below.
Owner will consider monthly rentals...
Discount: Pay by Cash or Check, receive $10 off each night!! (Saves me the credit card fee!)
If you are interested to rent this and time is short, please call on the phone...Internet doesn't get checked when I'm busy with work. Also, I can recommend other properties if this one is taken.
Keywords: House
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Covered Parking : house is on stilts so parking underneath is cool and shaded for 3 cars
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer : boat and trailer can be pulled under house or in drivway off street
- Linens Provided : Bedding is hi count 100% cotton and feather pillows
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking Off Street
- Air-Conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Beds
- King : firm and comfy w feather pillows and hi count 100% cotton bedding
- Queen : firm and comfy w feather pillows and hi count 100% cotton beddin
- Entertainment
- Satellite Or Cable : Basic cable 100 channels
- CD
- Stereo System
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Owner lives here part time so kitchen is set up for real cooking and food prep. Decent knives and cutting boards and counter space. Gas stove. Spices shared with guests. If use it up, replace it or leave something in its place...
- Cooking Utensils : Owner lives here part time so kitchen is set up for real cooking and food prep. Decent pots and pans, mixing and salad bowls, blender, coffee grinder, salad spinner...
- Refrigerator : not HUGE! Has ice and filtered water dispensed in door
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony : Upstairs balcony off the main living area, covered 8 ft deck looks out over field toward dunes. In mild weather, door can be left open to adjoin this outdoor living space
- Deck/Patio : House is on stilts so underneath is breezy and cool sitiing barbeque area with adirondack chairs, table and hammock hooks
- Outdoor Grill Charcoal
- Communications
- Wireless Broadband : Fats and reliable
- Other Amenities
- Coffee maker and grinder, many spices for cooking. Location of home is away from town so is very tranquil. 10 minute walk to the beach, just down to end of cul-de-sac Native vegetation in yard and great view of adjacent fields and the Island's back bay. Local trolley comes by hourly til 6pm for trips to Port A drop-off spots
- Suitability
- Pets Considered : Pets are not allowed on furniture, please bring floor beds and crate/kennels for them. Laminate and tile flooring cleans easily, pets not allowed in carpeted master bedroom or in beds!
- Children Not Allowed : This property may not be suitable for small children as there are small things that could cause injury and also stairs!
- Non Smoking Only : Smokers, please put butts in trash. No Smoking in house. $100 WILL BE CHARGED for re-freshening fee!!
- Activities
- Sailing
- Fishing
- Golf
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Shopping
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Wind-Surfing
- Sight Seeing
- Parasailing
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Museums
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Shelling
- Miniature Golf
- Other Activities
- Massage and Watsu treatments on site by owner or at Corpus Christi spa location, KiteBoarding Instruction, Bird Watching, Corpus Christi Aquarium and museums, Dolphin Watching Boat Tours, Whooping Crane Tours
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 1-Oct 31 .. $190/$215 wkday/wknd/2 people, + $20/night for more people. Nov 1-Apr 31 .. $160/$185/ wkday/wknd/2 people, +/night for more people. SPECIAL!! This weekend May 11-May 13...$300 total, 2 nites, 2 people, tax included 13% Hotel City & State tax added to rates Check here for last minute deals Dec special-$135/$150 wkday/wknd 3nt min wk nts. Stay! Holidays excluded Rates are based on 2 people using 1 BR/1Bath. Add for xtra people/laundry/cleaning 7th Nite free Pet fee: $20-$40 depend on stay.Credit Card charged for damage or accidents!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
I started renting my house part-time as I have another house in Corpus Christi that I work out of 4 days of the week. Instead of driving back and forth daily, I decided to share it with others since it is such a calming peaceful place. Massage, Facials and Yoga is my business which promotes calming and peace to the soul and so does my house. To stay here can be as soothing as more expensive, more elaborate healing retreat. You don't even have to cook, Shell's provides to-go food, just bring the coffee beans and your favorite books...Enjoy! PS: Call ahead for massages, I make house calls!
The Unique Benefits of this House
I LOVE the sound of the surf from the house and walking to the beach over the boardwalk where the parking posts are so no cars can drive down by the water...a perfect tranquil spot for sunset or morning yoga. I LOVE riding the bike on the beach. I LOVE going to anyhwere in town and chatting and smiling with the life found there. I LOVE buying fresh tuna at the seafood place for sashimi or the grill. I LOVE my vacation rental guests because they are so appreciative of their stay at the house, for the tranquility and peace they experienced and took home with them.
Property Photos
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- Living Area opens to Deck
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- Living area space
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- Dining into Kitchen
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- Breezy Quiet Deck
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- Under the House Sitting Area
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- Queen Bed-2nd Bedroom
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- Master Bedroom-King bed
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- Master Bath Glass block behind deep soaking tub_ Ahh! !
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- Master Bath broken tile floor-Guests love it! I did it myself!
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- View from backyard shows main entrance and decks
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- 10 minute walk to the beach over the dunes via boardwalk at end of street
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- Sunrise from the boardwalk or 3rd level deck. Gotta get up early!
Traveler Reviews (12)
GREAT BEACH HOUSE
Guest: Jody
(Austin)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11
Review Submitted: 09/20/11
This is a perfect little beach house. Tastefully decorated and casual it has everything you would want and is very comfortable. Good location, gas stove, great beds, charcoal grill, breezes and marsh views on the porch. I look forward to returning soon.
Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Ah, Thats the Life
Guest: Michael R.
(Breckenridge, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11
Review Submitted: 05/24/11
Casual and Comfortable describes my stay at Eliza's Close to the Beach House. Everything seemed to a have little special touch here and there that made the stay worth smiling about. I love that the beach is short a walk away, along the native grasses and flowers. Makes an adventure of discovering the homes beach access.The home had everything we needed and the kitchen is just the right size for creating home made migas and fresh glazed salmon steaks to sushi. I plan on returning for more of that lost in a small Texas beach town experience.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Anniversary Get-a-Way Weekend
Guest: Nicole
(Houston)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11
Review Submitted: 03/29/11
When my husband and I first drove up to Eliza's house, we could not believe how cute it looked. The downstairs/backyard has everything you need to hang out, relax, grill, and socialize. The decks are so big and the third story perch is awesome. We went when it was still "winter", but really enjoyed ourselves. The house has everything you need minus food. The pictures really don't do the kitchen and living room justice. The furniture is very comfortable and the kitchen is amazing. The showers are very large and so are the rooms. More than enough room for 4 people to go and stay. We also brought our furry little friend!! We were so excited to bring him. He loves the beach!! The only thing we weren not too fond and (it didn't affect our wonderful time, but thats why I didnt give 5 stars) was the king size bed. Our backs were in so much pain the next few days. We had a difficult time sleeping on it, since its so firm/old/uneven. But other than replacing that, Eliza's house is perfect for a get-a-way weekend.
Owner response:In the 5 years I have shared my house with beach go-ers, have only had 1 other dis-satisfied guest with the king size futon in the master bedroom. I absolutely love a firm bed and this futon is very well made, the traditional way with many layers of cotton interspersed with foam for more spring. I've added a firm king mattresses underneath the futon for more spring and on top have a tempurpedic pad and feather bed mattress-topper for added cush. And it gets flipped and fluffed regularly....If you like a firm bed, its proven comfortable over the years...Thanks for the kudos, otherwise!!
Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners.
Christmas on the Beach!
Guest: Lila and Dean
(Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10
Review Submitted: 01/17/11
From the first moment we walked in we all felt at home. There were five adults with three of us actually staying there. She had decorations up for Christmas which was wonderful as we had none with us. She is so well stocked that all we needed to bring basically was shampoo and food. It is in a great location and Eliza was absolutely the best with communication! Had a terrific time and would stay in Eliza's home again! PS Great shrimp basket down the road at Kody's.
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Everything as described and so much more!
Guest: Bob & Judi
(Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 11/24/10
Review Submitted: 11/30/10
We stayed at Eliza’s this past weekend and would highly recommend staying here if you are looking for that relaxing, get-away vacation that’s just perfect for a couple’s retreat. It’s also a good location for bird-watching and it was wonderful to have the sounds of the waves while we slept. With all of the little touches and eclectic flair that is unique to its owner, “Eliza’s Close to the Beach” was a memorable place for us and we look forward to going back again. Soon!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Great vacation
Guest: June 2010
(Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10
Review Submitted: 06/19/10
I, my wife, and our two kids stayed at Eliza's place for a week in mid-June 2010. It was our first trip to Port A and we had a great time. Eliza was very helpful and made the rental easy. Eliza's House - Plenty of room for four people - Clean and well-furnished - Allowing our dog to stay there made the vacation that much better - A block or so from the beach (walk to the beach in under five minutes, drive there in about one minute) - A block from a convenience store and a surf shop - A couple of miles from the main town (convenient to get to the restaurants and shops) Port Aransas - Nice little beach town - Mostly residential and geared towards families (not many bars, clubs, and night life) - exactly what we were looking for - Being able to park on the beach (about 100 feet from the water) was nice (not too far to carry stuff, could hope in the car to go get something) We had a blast and are looking forward to staying at Eliza's again.
Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners.
Beach Weekend
Guest: Martha
(Dripping Springs, TX)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10
Review Submitted: 06/13/10
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Eliza's beach house. It was well appointed, very comfortable, and within easy walking distance to the beach. On a side note, my son left a pile of clothes at the house and Eliza was kind of enough to let us know and return them to us. She's great and so is her property!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners.
Long Vacation Weekend
Guest: Kelly and Therese
(San Angelo, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/16/09
Review Submitted: 04/12/10
We stayed at Eliza's in celebration of our 25th anniversary. We have rented at Port A for 12 years, 2x/year, and I can absolutely say this is the most nicely appointed, most comfortable home we have rented. Eliza described her house as a home, and it is exactly that. The porch was relaxing, in the shade all afternoon with great breezes and subtle wind chimes. I was appreciative that the porch included comfortable furniture (some rentals have zero.) Kitchen was very "cook friendly." Dining area is roomy and comfortable. Entire home is soothing and gentle,clean and well maintained. We were able to park my husband's large truck under the house in the shade, easily. Also, Eliza is an EXCELLENT masseuse. If your idea of comfort includes a massage, be sure to ask her about her spa services.
Owner response:Wow! Thanks for the praise, you guys stayed there many months ago and still you have good memories, well, it was your anniversary! I especially love for couples and small groups of friends to absorb the rejuvenating retreat vibe that it offers...
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Guest: Csmith Pperez
(San Antonio )
Date of Stay: 05/28/08
Review Submitted: 05/28/08
We stayed at Eliza's close to the beach House in May 08 we LOVED it .Our dogs loved it also,beach,house,yard and all.Looking forward to our next stay .
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Guest: Brian and Gari-Ann Ferguson1
(McKinney, Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/18/07
Review Submitted: 10/18/07
We had another wonderful visit at Eliza's in August. We just love her house! It's perfect for us and the dogs. There's nothing better than sitting on the deck with the dogs, watching the day go by. So peaceful! Thanks again Eliza! We hope to be back again soon! :)
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