Location: Old Town, Port Aransas, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA (Beach is Just Over Dunes. 7 Blocks to Town & Restaurants) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Apartment, Guest Quarters, Beach
Design your own peaceful spa type retreat! Only the big dunes between you and the water. Walk upstairs and bliss out with MassageWorks daily. Arrange for a private meditation class. After you're loose and relaxed, go for the perfect amount of exercise: walk the beach or sign up for neighborhood twice-a-day-yoga or even weight training. Satisfy your palate with the best restaurants in the country. They are only a couple blocks away.
Stay on the 1st floor. It's a 2 bdrm guest quarters in classic driftwood style beach house located at 236 Dolphin Lane. Nicely appointed in eclectic antiques and beach ware. Easy walk to beach, town, restaurants,and shopping. Located north of beach marker "0". Relax on 100% cotton linens on the most comfy beds. From the front door, find the secret path over dunes to beach or just relax with a book and listen to the surf and smell the fresh salty air. Stay close to great Texas surfing, fishing, sailing and beachcombing in this location near Horace Caldwell Pier.
The rooms are painted in island blues and greens and beautifully furnished for family, friends and guests. Artwork and historic photos on walls. Coffee, tea, sweetner, soaps & blow dryer furnished. Park by the front door. No stairs to climb. Private location with no other guests. Owner on site to answer questions. MassageWorks office is upstairs.
Large TV with cable/sat. High speed Wi-fi Internet. Master Bdrm has 2 full size beds, walk in closet. Bedroom 2 furnished with twin size bunk beds. Living room with futon that sleeps 2. Laundry room with Washer & Dryer. Pet friendly with $25. per pet non refundable fee.
Stroll the neighborhood and look for historic homes and fabulous new houses throughout neighborhood. Find the tiny chapel tucked away on the highest point in the island. Temporary, transient rentals of less than 30 days are no longer available due to zoning restrictions. Call for more information.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central AC/Heat
- Linens Provided : 100 % Cotton High Thread Count
- Washer : Laundry Room with sink and washer / dryer
- Dryer : Laundry Room with sink and washer / dryer
- Off Street Parking : Park right at your front door, and no stairs to climb!
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Please request in at time of booking.
- Beds
- Double Bed : Two double beds in Master bedroom
- Bunk Bed : In 2nd bedroom.
- Convertible Bed : Futon in Living room makes into double. Linens provided.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : DirecTV Expanded service- 100's of channels.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Nice open kitchen Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, sink with disposal.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All the necessities
- Refrigerator : Over/under Refrig./Freezer
- Microwave : Built-in above stove.
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : Front and back.
- Communications
- Telephone : Inquire. Phone line is available. Local Calls free, Get calling card if Long Distance calls required. Phone line is shared with owners home phone.
- Broadband Internet : Very High Speed Cable Internet - (10 mbps download, 2 mbps upload)
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : 2 New D-Link Wi-Fi Routers: 802.11 "B", "G", and "N" 2 Access Points for good coverage.
- Other Amenities
- View of dunes front and back. Sounds of surf.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets OK with additional $25. Pet fee
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Not ADA compliant or anything like that, but it is on the ground floor, no stairs to climb, and parking right at the front door.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be at least 25 yrs old.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking on front or back porch OK.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
AVAILABLE MONTHLY (due to zoning restrictions):
Winter Texans: December 1 thru February 28 - $1200. per month
March 1 thru March 31 - $2500. per month
April 1 thru May 31 - $1500. per month
June 1 thru August 31 - $2500. per month
September 1 thru November 30: $1500 per month
Long Term Yearly Rental: Inquire
Pet Friendly with prior approval. Fee or extra deposit may be required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
-
Credit Cards Accepted:
-
-
-
-
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Old Town
It is the best location in town and a really cool place. It's just so peaceful to look out and see water and dunes through every window. OK, the first floor can't see water because the dunes have grown too tall.The houses on the street are placed so everyone has great views. I still can't believe we have such a perfect spot! Beach and channel view from 2nd floor. Hear the surf and feel the ocean breeze. Cozy enough for friends and large enough for friends with families. It's a great beach walk or a quiet stroll thru the historical neighborhood.
The Unique Benefits at this House
I love waking up to see the dunes in the fog. It settles down with a gentle mist that's just breathtaking. I throw on a hoodie and walk thru the path there is a spot just before the crest of the last dune. That's where the smell is. The wonderful salt that is the Gulf. That's where I stop and stare out at the water and wonder why I am am only here once a day!
Everything is here for a comfortable stay. It really feels like home. An eclectic mix of antiques and new stuff. Ocean sounds lull me to sleep. The neighborhood is a quiet and interesting place to walk. I love finding the tiny historical chapel tucked away on the highest spot on the island.
Owner's Map of Old Town
We've moved several times. This last change involved trading our horses, cow and goats in for surf boards and flip flops. It helped my sick daughter get well. We love Port A. Thought I'd miss the country quiet, but views of the ocean and dunes are a fair trade. We have a sailboat and love sailing here! I'm now a massage therapist. My husband sails and works on restoring a recently acquired classic Hinckley sailboat. The girls skate, bike and surf between school assignments.
Property Photos
-
- master bedroom - Port Aransas, Vacation Home, enjoy Surfing, Fishing, Sailing, and Beachcombing
-
- front of house - apartment is downstairs only - Port Aransas, Vacation Home, enjoy Surfing, Fishing, Sailing, and Beachcombing
-
- Living room & kitchen - Port Aransas, Vacation Home, enjoy Surfing, Fishing, Sailing, and Beachcombing
-
- kitchen & breakfast area
-
- Living Room
-
- Bunk Beds
-
- to the beach!
-
- back yard & dunes in back
-
- Utility room
-
- beach is just over dunes in front of house
-
- bath
-
- spring surf view from dunes in front of house
-
- walk over the dunes and this is the view from beach looking to pier
Traveler Reviews (5)
Guest: Grandma P
(Huntsville,Tx USA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/09
Review Submitted: 09/01/09
I highly recommend this great rental in Port Aransas, especially for families. It is quite roomy and is basically like a furnished apartment. Everything looks so fresh and clean! The owner is very pleasant and helpful, and is more than happy to offer advice on restaurants and activities and help with any concerns that you might have. It is a little hard to find, but that only adds to your feeling of privacy and security.
Owner response:Thanks so much for staying with us! It was great getting to visit with you!
Recommended for:
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/23/09
Review Submitted: 08/23/09
This rental has a really great location and friendly owners. For a little extra cost, you can even add on a massage upstairs! They have the cutest kitty residents and a few friendly dogs that love to greet you. We had a great stay.
Owner response:It was so much fun meeting you all. I'm glad you had a great stay. Hope to see you again!
Recommended for:
Guest: Angie32
(North Richland Hills, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/11/09
Review Submitted: 08/11/09
What a great place! We had such a wonderful stay. The place is clean and plenty spacious enough for a family of four. The beds were super comfy and I loved the convenience of the washer & dryer! Can't wait to stay here again.
Owner response:Thanks so much for the comments - it was great meeting you all and we look forward to seeing you again!
Recommended for:
Guest: Jon20
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/22/09
Review Submitted: 06/22/09
This rental is very well located in close proximity to dining, entertainment and of course the beach. It was very clean and comfortable and reasonably priced. The owners were pleasant to deal with and I would recommend this rental to anyone traveling to Port A.
Recommended for:
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/04/09
Review Submitted: 05/04/09
We had a wonderful stay at Dolphin House. The beds, towels and linens were great. The snack and breakfast items were healthy and well-chosen. Excellent location, too. We can't wait to come back.
Recommended for:
First (5) of (5). Write a Review
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #229481
There have been visitors to this page since the counter was
last reset in .
This listing was first published here in 2009.
Date last modified - Saturday, February 04, 2012
