Location: Old Town, Port Aransas, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA (Beach is Just Over Dunes. 7 Blocks to Town & Restaurants)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 0)
Just big dunes between you and the water! Get the real Port A experience on quiet street in the middle of everything! No traffic noise - only waves. Nicely updated & ready to go! Furnished with turn of the century antiques and beachwear for a welcoming relaxing stay. "Everything is perfect!" is most repeated comment. Go together with friends to rent for a whole month!
Stay on the 1st floor. It's a 2 bdrm guest quarters in classic driftwood style beach house located at 236 Dolphin Lane. 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 $30. 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.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Parking Off Street : Park right at your front door, and no stairs to climb!
- Clothes Dryer : Laundry Room with sink and washer / dryer
- Washing Machine : Laundry Room with sink and washer / dryer
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer : Please request in at time of booking.
- Linens Provided : 100 % Cotton High Thread Count
- Air-Conditioning : Central AC/Heat
- Beds
- Sleep Sofa /Futon : Futon in Living room makes into double. Linens provided.
- Double : Two double beds in Master bedroom
- Bunk Bed : In 2nd bedroom.
- Entertainment
- Satellite Or Cable : DirecTV Expanded service- 100's of channels.
- DVD
- CD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Nice open kitchen Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, sink with disposal.
- Refrigerator : Over/under Refrig./Freezer
- Microwave : Built-in above stove.
- Cooking Utensils : All the necessities
- 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.
- Wireless Broadband : 2 New D-Link Wi-Fi Routers: 802.11 "B", "G", and "N" 2 Access Points for good coverage.
- Broadband Access : Very High Speed Cable Internet - (10 mbps download, 2 mbps upload)
- Other Amenities
- View of dunes front and back. Sounds of surf.
- Suitability
- 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.
- Pets Considered : Pets OK with additional $25. Pet fee
- Non Smoking Only : Smoking on front or back porch OK.
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters : Must be at least 25 yrs old.
- Children Welcome
- Activities
- Fitness Center
- Fishing
- Surfing
- Kayaking
- Shelling
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Shuffleboard
- Golf
- Hiking
- Wind-Surfing
- Swimming
- Jet Skiing
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Sailing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Sight Seeing
- Live Theater
- Cinemas
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Miniature Golf
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Horseshoes
- Basketball Court
- Shopping
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
AVAILABLE MONTHLY (due to zoning restrictions): Winter Texans: December 1 thru February 28 - $1300. 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.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
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.
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 of 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.
Property Photos
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- master bedroom
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- front of house - apartment is downstairs only
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- Living room & kitchen
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- kitchen & breakfast area
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- Living Room
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- Bunk Beds
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- to the beach!
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- back yard & dunes in back
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- Utility room
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- beach is just over dunes in front of house
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- bath
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- spring surf view from dunes in front of house
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- walk over the dunes and this is the view from beach looking to pier
Traveler Reviews (7)
Amazing Experience!
Guest: Angie
(United States)
Date of Stay: 04/14/12
Review Submitted: 04/18/12
We had a great time here over a long weekend. Very close to the beach (just a short walk over the dunes), everything we needed was in the house and the owners were very nice and available if we needed anything. There was plenty of room for all four adults in our party and the beds were incredibly comfortable!
Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners, people with disabilities.
As good as it gets.
Guest: Judy
(upstate New York)
Date of Stay: 01/01/12
Review Submitted: 03/26/12
The apartment is about as close to the beach as one can get. The apartment has excellent amenities. The main bedroom is spacious, the kitchen has all the dishes and flatware and cooking ware one would need; there are ample bed linens and towels. There are even several original oil paintings. The apartment includes a well-stocked laundry room. The back door opens to a pleasing sitting/picnic area. Suzanne responds immediately to questions/concerns, and is a warm, charming host .who welcomes dogs. I would recommend this property, without qualification, to anyone.
Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners.
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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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