Vacation Rentals by Owner

Third Year to Vacation in this Beautiful Home!!

Guest: Wisecarver Family (San Antonio, Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/30/12 Review Submitted: 05/22/12

Kellena always takes excellent care of us every year. She goes above and beyond to work with you and is very acomodating every time. We had another beautiful stay here again this year and hope to return again next year. The views are too die for!! We just sit outside on the very large deck and enjoy the views. The house is layed out very well and has everything you could possibly need. We hope to be back again very soon. Thanks again for letting us vacation in your lovely home. We love as well as our kids the hot tub!! Its sooo relaxing.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Family Place

Guest: Bob (Lake Limestone, Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/15/12

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Beach Front Baby! There were 10 of us- 7 adults, 1 child and 2 Dogs and the place fit us perfectly. The view and beach are great and the beach house is well maintained and stocked. Most beach homes we have rented in the past do not supply beach chairs or spices, baggies, foil, etc. for cooking, so that was a nice extra. We only ate out twice as we cooked most of our meals at the beach house, but we recommend "Virginia's on The Bay". The food and service were outstanding, the prices reasonable and we really liked the ambiance of the open air restaurant. We also enjoyed family outings to the Texas State Aquarium and The Lexington Aircraft Carrier. We want to thank Kellena for going the extra mile to make sure our stay was perfect. She kept us informed though out the whole process with any information we needed. Two days prior to our arrival she e-mailed that she had just been informed by the current guests that the dishwasher was not working and that the repairman said it would have to be replaced and that unfortunately it could not be replaced until after we our trip would be over. After hearing that we had planned on cooking most of our meals rather than going out she managed to get the repairman back out to the beach house that same day where he performed a miracle and made a temporary repair that got us through without a hitch. Thank you Kellena!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Joanne (Newport,NH)
Date of Stay: 10/27/11 Review Submitted: 11/11/11

I just love going to beachfront baby!!! It feels like home-My second time there.The beach is beautiful, we rented dune buggies and flew kites.Tried out some new restaurants.MAde some good meals at the house.Hot tub at night.Beautiful sunsets and sunrises.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Couldn't ask for anything more!!!

Guest: Tricia (Austin, Tx)
Date of Stay: 10/27/11 Review Submitted: 11/08/11

This is our second time staying at this wonderful beach house. The owners are always striving to offer aspects that guests would love, such as the incredibly beautiful new "mini-suite" to the new furniture on the decks, a wonderfully relaxing double swing, new outside tables, comfortable chaise lounge, fantastic hammock, and amazing hot tub that feels so awesome at night with the breeze blowing...and a drink in hand! The "mini-suite" totally feels like a honeymoon suite, with the coolest bathroom and shower! I love the little kitchen in the mini-suite, with anything you could want! The owners really took the time and care to make it something special! The kids loved spending time on the beach, from building sandcastles, collecting shells to flying kites. I absolutely LOVE staying at BeachFront Baby and HIGHLY recommend it to anyone, its unbelievable how many people can stay there and not feel crowded. I honestly can not say enough about this wonderful place!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Lois (Cypress, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 08/31/11

We just recently returned from our stay at Beachfront Baby and we had a wonderful time. The house is everything you could ask for (hammock on the deck, massage table, well equiped kitchen, etc) and very well cared for. The views are spectacular from the balconys and you have an unobstructed view to the ocean. We loved that we could bring our golden retriever with us and she loved swimming in the ocean and lounging on the upper deck. We plan on returning for another stay as soon as time permits. The owner of this property is also great to work with and helped make our vacation planning a breeze. Thank you so much for sharing this property with others!!!! We truly enjoyed ourselves.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Fabulous time at Beachfront Baby!

Guest: Susie (El Paso)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

Just returned from a fabulous time at Beachfront Baby! The house is big enough to hold a lot of people but has a lot of private areas to retreat to. The porches and decks have incredible ocean views. Such fun to watch the sunrise and moonlight over the ocean. The kitchen is well-stocked, and the studio apartment is beautiful. We hope to return again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Short Stint in the Summer - Fantastic Experience!

Guest: Ray R. (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

I hosted 15 guests in this beautiful beach house. Everything was clean and in excellent working order. My guests wondered how long it took me to find this place. The top level back porch overlooks the beach where we could see our kids playing in the water. At night we had the privilege of enjoying a full moon and even though the days were intensely hot, the orientation of the house ensured the porches had shade all day long! The porches also oversee a nice yard where the kids played volleyball while Grandpa and Grandma watched and kept score. Our older guests were able to avoid the stairs most of the time by staying in the fully equipped studio downstairs. The house has a big driveway that can easily hold four or five cars. The drive to the supermarket was a straight shot down the street not 10 minutes away. We fell in love with this place and will get out there again as soon as we can! --Ray Renteria

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Georgous Views!!

Guest: Wisecarver Family (San Antonio, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/10/11 Review Submitted: 05/20/11

Wow! What a great vacation!! This was our family's 2nd time staying at Beachfront Baby and the weather was absolutely beautiful. The house was once again absolutely amazing. The owners have everything you need and more. The kitchen is fully stocked and the new studio apartment was beautiful! We had some family come and stay with us this time and had plenty of room for everyone. We have a 2 year old and a 4 year old that loved sharing the "bunk-bed" room and they had no problem walking to the beach everyday. Kellena and her family are awesome and I highly recommend booking this place if you are thinking about it as you will truly enjoy it. The views from the 2nd and 3rd balcony are breathtaking!! Thanks again for another wonderful stay and we will definately be back again next year!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Spring Holiday

Guest: DG (Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 04/27/11

We had a total of 14 people of various ages and pets and everybody had a blast. The house is surrounded by beautiful dunes with a huge backyard for awesome volleyball games, nice community pool, great neighborhood. We cannot say enough about the water views from the porches that were spectacular. You thought of every furnishing that made for a wonderful stay.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

Perfect Beach House!

Guest: Jenn (San Antonio)
Date of Stay: 04/14/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/11

We were fortunate enough to spend 4 nights in this lovely home and it was depressing to leave. It is not easy to find accomodations in Port Aransas that offer true ocean views or that will accommodate animals and this home had views that will take your breath away plus a huge backyard! The neighborhood is adorable! Its location is peaceful, clean and centrally located. It felt safe to sleep with the windows open and hear only the sound of the waves! The boardwalk to the beach is just a couple of houses away so easy beach access and the hot tub is a great addition. Again, I want to emphasize that it was also the perfect set up for kiddos and dogs. Thank you Kellena for being so accommodating and welcoming us into your home. You certainly know how to cater to your guests. For those of you debating...JUST BOOK IT!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful House = Wonderful Stay...

Guest: Laura (Orono, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/21/11 Review Submitted: 03/30/11

Just returned from our time in Beachfront Baby and have to say we had a wonderful time. The house was just perfect, we wish we could have stayed longer and plan to return in the near future. We have two boys ages 9 & 7 and they just loved the location. We were visiting from the Midwest so falling asleep to the sounds of the waves/wind was just fabulous. If you are looking for a beach house close to the water in Port Aransas this is a great option. The boardwalk to the beach is nothing to be concerned with, bring a rolling cooler and you will be good-to-go!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Out of this World

Guest: Rana (Midland,TX)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/23/11

We wanted to have a beach wedding and beachfront baby was the perfect place we had our dream wedding.We love the water and it was the perfect place didn't want t leave.Beachfrontbaby is the place to stay they made you feel at home.It was quite and we will be back.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Delightful!

Guest: Swish (Buda, Texas)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

Beachfront Baby is wonderful - gorgeous Gulf views from the large decks - third floor deck is completely enclosed, well-stocked pantry - kitchen - bathrooms, comfortable beds and linens, large rooms, boardwalk to beach close, very quiet neighborhood, etc. We didn't want to leave!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

As Advertised--and Even Better!

Guest: Jill (Dallas)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/10/11

We were fortunate enough to spend 4 nights at this lovely home. This is the third year in row that we have spent time in Port Aransas around New Year's and our first stay at Beachfront Baby. It is not easy to find accomodations in Port Aransas that offer true ocean views. Beachfront Baby advertises them and boy to they have them! The decks on the 2nd and 3rd levels of the home offer outstanding views of the ocean over the dunes. The location was amazingly quiet. We were able to sleep with the windows open and hear only the sound of the waves! The boardwalk to the beach is just a couple of houses away. We were traveling with my parents and our teenage daughter. We very much appreciated two nice bedrooms each with queen size beds (something we've had trouble finding), Our daughter loved the bunk bed/futon room. All the rooms have their own access to the decks looking out over the ocean. The pantry was nicely stocked with some basic spices which was a big help. Hot tub is a great addition. We appreciated the owner's friendly advice for local activities and contacts. We booked an airboat flats fishing trip with Capt. George Rose. We caught fish!! And we had a great time--the airboat ride alone was worth the trip. Finally, we traveled with our 2 dogs. This was the perfect set up for them. The third level deck is fully enclosed, and they spent hours relaxing there in the sun watching the waves. Thank you Kellena and Beachfront Baby for a wonderful stay!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Great beach house!

Guest: Monica (Austin)
Date of Stay: 11/19/10 Review Submitted: 12/29/10

This was my second time to stay here. I absolutely love it! I highly recommend it and I can't wait to go back for a third time. This is definitely the place to go to get away from it all. It has all the amenities you need. I especially love taking a nap in the hammock after a long walk on the practically private beach.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

lovely home

Guest: teri (austin)
Date of Stay: 11/18/10 Review Submitted: 11/26/10

beautiful decks,great views, very spacious. This house was so well stocked. It had everything I needed. I have highly recommend it to family and friends.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Ocean View and Original Art Gallery - all while you RELAX!

Guest: Reunion Junkie (San Marcos, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

I was looking at the availability for Beachfront Baby and realized I hadn't left a review the last time I stayed there! Here you go: It's what you hope for: clean, funtional, comfortable, convenient and beautiful. THEN, on top of that, it's got everything you need in the kitchen, two unspeakably fantastic wrap-around decks (with hammock and hot tub) and beachfront that is clean and feels natural and private. I can even bring my dog! Napping safely on the deck with the sea sounds and gentle breeze is HEAVEN. It's a perfect place to build memories. I especially like the original art on the walls for sale. You might want to leave a tiny bit of space in your vehicle to take home the one that you can't stop thinking about.... (ahem. I know from experience) PS: the owners are completely trustworthy and the place is in great shape.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners.

Perfect!!

Guest: Nana (Lubbock, Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/16/10

My family and I returned two days ago from a week at Beachfront Baby and what a fantastic time we had! My daughter, son-in-law and 4 grandchildren, ages 15, 13, 11 and 8 found the accommodations outstanding. It was perfect for our family. We have had several trips to Port A and this was definitely the best. I would recommend this property to anyone who is looking for great views in a roomy, clean and well-appointed beach home. I certainly hope to return in the future.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

E&SA

Guest: E&SA (Utah)
Date of Stay: 08/04/10 Review Submitted: 08/15/10

The house was absolutely perfect, the owners were great to work with, and our stay was very relaxing. This house is close to the beach, has wonderful views, and is well equipped for a long stay. Plenty to do with the kids, very comfortable for a couple of families, and was all and more than we expected. Hope to make this a family get away every summer.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beach Holiday

Guest: JoJo (South Central Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/09/10

When we arrived at the beach house the whole development was extremely well cared for. The house was as advertised on the website with a terrific view. Even though we arrived after hurricane Alex arrived in South Texas the only noticeable sign was all of the sea weed washed up on the beach.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners.

Wish we could have stayed longer!!

Guest: Popcorn (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

The views are absolutely amazing!! Just beautiful. The house has a great floor plan too - everyone had a sense of privacy even if we were all home. The kitchen has everything you need plus more and the beds were comfortable and there were TV's in every room. There were toys and chairs in the garage which came in handy as well. Walking to the beach was a piece of cake even with a two year old. The laundry room is really nice and the down stairs shower is awesome! If you are looking for a really nice beach house that you can vacation with your dogs with beach fronts views, I wouldn't look any further!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Best on the Coast!

Guest: The Martinez's (Highlands, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/24/10 Review Submitted: 06/03/10

Having rented beach homes all along the Texas Gulf Coast throughout the years, I can truly say that this house has been the most enjoyable. The house is better than advertised. It has a great location, well equipped with everything needed, clean and well maintained. The owner is a pleasure to work with. Our family will definitely be back!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

WHAT AMAZING VIEWS!! VERY RELAXING!!

Guest: Wisecarver Family (San Antonio, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/11/10 Review Submitted: 05/16/10

Thanks so much for opening up your beachfront home to our family!! We truly enjoyed our much needed family vacation. We have an 18 month old and a three & half year old and then took my mother along to 'help out' so we could go to dinner some evenings. What amazing views this place has! The place has everything you could imagine and more. The hot tub is awesome! The owners are wonderful to work with too! We intend to make this a yearly tradition with our family. We also took along our 6 year old dog and she LOVED to sit outside on the top balcony and our 3 year old loved riding her tricycle as well on the balcony (yes, it is that BIG!). The house was amazing and we will definitely return again very soon! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a wonderful retreat as it has everything you need and more.. Thanks again for such a wonderful and relaxing stay and we will be back very soon!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beachfront Paradise - Reserve Now If You Can

Guest: Blake R (Kilgore, Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/04/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Beachfront Baby! The gracious owners of this beautiful beachfront home have crafted paradise on the beach in a wonderfully appointed home.  Standouts include breathtaking views of the beach, luxury bedding, huge yards front and back, a wonderfully theraputic new hot tub, amazing nature-gazing & stargazing with telescope included.  Nature's seaside wonders surround this beautiful home. If you are fortunate enough to reserve Beachfront Baby,  you will enjoy amazing views of and convenient access to it all. We found Beachfront Baby via google for "Port Aransas Pet Friendly Beach Lodging", just two days prior to deciding on a spur of the moment beach getaway to include our beloved Catahoula Leopard Dog, Darrell. We were extremely fortunate to find an opening. We'll no longer be leaving our beach vacations to chance.  Thank you Kellena and family for allowing us the privilege of sharing your home and all of nature's wonder surrounding.  We always try to leave a rental better than we find it. With Beachfront Baby, that was impossible.  We'll be back! Blake R.  Kilgore, Texas

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful!!!

Guest: Flora C (San Antonio TX)
Date of Stay: 03/05/10 Review Submitted: 03/24/10

This home sets the standard very high for future getaway rentals! The pictures and description are spot on but the real thing is even better. The view was beautiful as was the walk to the beach. The home was clean and had everything you needed(extra pillows, blankets, kitchen supplies). An absolutely wonderful home to relax and enjoy the beach. Our family looks forward to spending more time here! *Thank you for mailing our bowl!:)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: John McLarty (Denton, Texas)
Date of Stay: 01/02/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/10

I'm hesitate to talk about our stay because I'm afraid it will cause the place to be booked when we plan our next trip to Port Aransas!! It's a great house- very comfortable and practical and convenient to the beach. Great views and well-apportioned. We'll be back and we hope this house will be available again!!

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Guest: Shirley16 (Fond du Lac, WI)
Date of Stay: 01/01/10 Review Submitted: 01/01/10

Is this heaven? The house is beautiful and ready to move into. No amenities lacking. The balconies you could spend the rest of your life on, and the beach is magnificent. You can walk for miles. I would definitely recomment staying here anytime. Unfortunately, going back to Wisconsin will bring me back to reality.

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Guest: Chris Heidel (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 11/09/09 Review Submitted: 11/09/09

Comment Text: It was just SOOOOO nice. Clean, safe, new/maintained, good AC, comfy beds, well-stocked kitchen (i.e., even has things that others miss like colander and good knives), close to town, but not too close, beautiful view, nice lawn kids can play on, your own hot tub, great layout, plenty of deck space and chairs, extra shower inside, outdoor shower to rinse off sand outside, basically, everything you need. Perfect, even, for a small retreat or family reunion. We just couldn't ask for more. Bonus: The owners are just fabulous to work with.

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Guest: Candice Roberts (Austin TX )
Date of Stay: 10/08/09 Review Submitted: 10/08/09

We had a fabulous stay. The house is awesome and the view is amazing! Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to stay in your home with our dog! We travel everywhere with him and as you may know it is hard to find luxury accommodations that are Fido-Friendly. The owner communicates very well regarding all the details and the special touches are evident when you arrive. We will return to Beachfront Baby!

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Guest: David & Stacy Mikolas (Rosenberg, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/06/09 Review Submitted: 10/06/09

Awesome House! Awesome Time! Great Owners! From the beginning of us booking the weekend to our return, the owners went the extra mile to communicate with us and make sure we had everything ready for our stay. We splurged for our anniversary weekend, and it was well worth it. The house was amazing! The top two decks allowed for some great views of the gulf and it was very relaxing in the morning to sit out there with a cup of coffee. We enjoyed the complimentary champagne while sitting in the hot tub one night. The beach was clean and we took a sunset stroll every evening. We look forward to staying here again! Thank you for a wonderful anniversary.

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Guest: David Harris (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/25/09 Review Submitted: 09/25/09

This is a great place! The views of the Gulf are fabulous and it is a very short walk on the boardwalk to the beach and the pool is even closer. We would definitely stay here again. Only negative was queen sized bed in Master bedroom.

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