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Golf Cart + Beach Gear Credit Included With Your Stay!
Outdoor dining
Beach Gear Credit is Included with your stay! (2-night minimum)
Pool
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 164928 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Horace Caldwell Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bonus Bunk Room, Not a Bedroom

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Private Pool with Palapa and Outdoor Kitchen, Gulf Views

SP400: Summer Place
6 Bedroom/4.5 Bath, Sleeps 16, Parking for 7, Private Pool and Outdoor Kitchen

Enjoy the new poolside palapa complete with a fabulous outdoor kitchen!

This home with “history” overlooks the gulf and is a little bit of paradise. Built in 1947 by George Burris, this home was originally a hunting and fishing lodge and a center of entertainment for his family. After extensive remodeling in 2000, this resort home is now a grand resort home for our family and yours. Built on a large sand dune, just one block off the beach, this home features commanding views of the beach and the Texas Gulf.
Sleeping 16 comfortably it is host to many families, fishing and hunting parties, and corporate retreats year-round.
The amenities and simple elegance of Summer Place are unequaled. Located on 1.86 acres, the 5,500-square-foot home is a resort in itself. This stunning home features six bedrooms including two master suites. The views from the poolside deck and upper deck are stellar. The built-in pool provides hours of enjoyment when you're ready for a break from the sand. The gourmet kitchen has all the tools to fix that exquisite meal to be served in a dining room that can seat 24. Include a ping pong table, wet bar, card table, TVs, couches to lounge on and a few bar stools and Summer Place becomes a home away from home.

Port Aransas, Texas is the perfect getaway and vacation destination. Located along the Gulf of Mexico, this area offers a variety of activities such as world-class fishing, boat excursions, horseback riding on the beach, and more.

Things to Know:
Must be 25 years old to book one of our units. Strictly enforced, ID verified upon check-in.
Pets not allowed.
Parking for 7 vehicles, a golf cart rental will use a space.
Please bring coffee and filters.
Laundry detergent not provided.
Pools are serviced weekly, upwards of twice per week during the summertime. Services may be performed while occupied.
Beach gear Credit Included With a 2-night minimum stay - details will come via email from Vayk Gear. Ordering must be done online at least 48 hours prior to your arrival
Property comes with a starter pack of toiletries, any supplies beyond this are up to the guest to replenish.
Construction is a constant in Port Aransas. While we strive to ensure your visit is peaceful, you may encounter sights and sounds of building, projects or community improvements during your stay. We appreciate your understanding as we work towards making our community better for everyone.
We provide WIFI to enhance your stay and keep you connected. While Port A is typically reliable, you may experience occasional outages beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.

STR # 200100606

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Affirm Payments Are Not Accepted.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Port Aransas

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Old Town Port Aransas, a neighbourhood in Port Aransas. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island State Park. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Holiday Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Pool with Palapa and Outdoor Kitchen, Gulf Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Pool with Palapa and Outdoor Kitchen, Gulf Views?

As of 8 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Pool with Palapa and Outdoor Kitchen, Gulf Views on 29 Jun, 2026 start from S$1,514, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Private Pool with Palapa and Outdoor Kitchen, Gulf Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool with Palapa and Outdoor Kitchen, Gulf Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool with Palapa and Outdoor Kitchen, Gulf Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool with Palapa and Outdoor Kitchen, Gulf Views located?

Located in Old Town Port Aransas, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Holiday Beach and Port Aransas Beach. Horace Caldwell Pier and IB Magee Beach Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

What a great place and a perfect get away. Thank you so much for opening up your home and allowing is to stay. We enjoyed it tremendoulsy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2021
We are extremely happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again! Please give us a call for your next vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Family Reunions

The Summer Place was perfect for our family reunion. It had everything we needed for a fantastic weekend. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2021
Thank you for choosing Port A Escapes & Summer Place. We appreciate the glowing review. We'll see you next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marshall S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

The property was as advertised everything was clean and kept up with an easy check in/out process. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec, 2022
Thank you for your 5-star review! We are pleased that the process was easy and you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charles and Rhonda W.

Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spacious rooms with great amenities including outdoor seating and private pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2022
We are happy you enjoyed your vacation! Think of us for your next stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach House

Nice size and perfect for me and my clients. We will most likely go back next year,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the property and your stay! Thank you for staying at Life in Paradise and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mixed feelings

House was great. Area around pool and patio dirty. Cigarette buds and dog poop around pool area. Trash left in outdoor trash receptacles with no trash liners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2021
Thank you for reviewing. I am greatly sorry the experience was not pleasant. We will definitely look into these issues. Future reference please call us about any issues so we are able to resolve day of. Hope you can come back and stay at another one of our properties for a better experience.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victoria M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

We wanted to relax after my daughters wedding!

I loved the property it was. Beautiful, would love to rent again, but no children allowed!! Property could use a little more loving In The cleaning department!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jeannie O.

Location is great

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It is a shame they have let this rental go. There is so much upkeep that should have been done through the years. The location is great but beware the wood floors that will pinch your feet, the upstairs door to outside you can see daylight through, was wondering why we were getting bugs in. The furniture is very old and smelly. The oven is a little off on temperature so check your food. Finally got the pool clean so on day 3 of our stay we could use it. I'm sure it was a lovely house at one time, but it has been let go.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great “house on the hill”. It will not disappoint!

Great location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2021
Thank you for reviewing. We hope to see you again soon! Please give us a call for your next vacation.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Always a blast.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love it here, however after staying here for almost five years now and seeing them not make the necessary updates needed to justify what they charge we will have to start looking at other options next year. Two years in a row we’ve had electrical fires, leaking windows when it rains, gaps in doors that are 1-2” big, doors that don’t open, etc... It’s everything we look for when coming to Port A in regards to size and outdoor area so hopefully they get to the updates they need.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2022
Thank you for your continued trust in booking your vacation getaways with Port A Escapes. We have addressed some of these issues and are currently working with the home owner to address the others. We look forward to booking your next beach vacation in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

This vacation rental was amazing in every way. The pool was huge and the tiki hut was great for shade. The house has all modern conveniences like huge commercial grade kitchen appliances and TVs in every room, but retains a ton of antique beach house vibes. The home was clean and exceded every expectation for all 15 of us that stayed there. One block from the beach. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lance H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Fun at the beach & pool

Nice place and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carmen P.

Great for big groups

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Summer Place is a great large house for big groups or multi-families. In an attempt to have a safe vacation in the age of Covid, it was important to us to have a large pool and outdoor area in case we weren’t able to leave often. We thoroughly enjoyed the huge pool and awesome palapa. The house is fantastically positioned close to town and the beach, so only a short golf cart ride away. The kitchen was also great for large groups with commercial sized oven/stove and double fridge. A few things to keep him mind: few of the TVs work, but we didn’t care (wouldn’t work for football season), take your own beach towels and possibly shower towels as they only provide 1 white hotel towel per guest, the dryers don’t really dry, so be mindful before you do a large load of laundry, some of the doors stick and have old fixtures that aren’t holding up in the salt air (we were not able to access the top deck from inside. Overall, a great vacation in a quirky old house that suited 12 of us perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great Venue - disappointing condition

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect venue for our family birthday celebrations, but the house is in dire need of repair and updating. Grounds and many things in the house were lacking proper maintenance. Despite all, we had a wonderful week-long stay enjoying Port A, our former home.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Billy C.

Not a failure...not a home run

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was great...and being on the hill was really nice to add to privacy and the view. The placed was very roomy and easy to navigate. The only 2 main issues I have is NONE of the TVs worked. 29 remotes and no tv labeled for which remote belonged to which frustrating when just wanting a large group to settle down from playing in the wonderful pool all day after a wedding. Then my pet peeve...Broken tiles, wood flooring missing and worst 2 stairs that had wood flooring on them that had broken tongue and if you walked down/up barefoot it made you nearly fall when the piece gave way and the nosing had a sharp edge to poke the bottom of your foot. So on a side note..if the owner or management team sees this review...I will fix all these issues in trade for a weekend stay again? I have done flooring for 35 years now... i can make this place look more like it should for the cost it takes to stay in it! But to anyone that made it this far in the review...yes lease this place...because other than those 2 little is a wonderful place.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Oswald S.

Huge, funky, old beach castle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the experience. Great pool, cabana, and outdoor kitchen and facilities for a small army inside.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Company Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great spot for multiple families!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for family gatherings! Plenty of room and perfect location!!

Great location and house. I will recommend the location to family, friends, and work colleagues!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jane k.

Perfect for family reunions

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Just loved the pool and the kitchen. Great location in Port A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Patricia F.

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED!

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: IT WAS NOT A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE AT ALL FOR $1300 A NIGHT. WE HAD TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR CAUSE WE WERE OVERWHELMED WITH WASPS DODGING AND DUCKING THEM WHILE TRYING TO RELAX BY THE POOL(THE INVOICE FROM THE EXTERMINATOR SAID HE KNOCKED OUT 20 HIVES) KILLED ABOUT 10 COCKROACHES AND MY HUSBAND GOT BIT BY A SPIDER IN HIS SLEEP. THE HOUSE WAS NOT CLEANED AND THE OUTSIDE CABANA WAS A MESS. WE HAD TO CLEAN... US! WE WERE PAYING GUESTS AND SHOULDNT HAVE HAD TO CLEAN OR CALL THE EXTERMINATOR. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stay here every year, we love it. However this year we were a bit disappointed. The doors to the pool from the living room would not open. There was dead tree roaches all over the floors. For a group of 12 staying the 3 night minimum they left two towels per bathroom. The speakers no longer work outside. I feel for what is charged per night that it would have been what we had gotten in the past and it clearly isn't. Hopefully they are still tying up loose ends from Harvey but with that said the price should reflect it. There were several other minor details that disappointed but will contact management directly.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

laura D s.

Review for 400SP

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love the house but were very disappointed that the fence around the pool was missing a panel. We have little kids and so that is unacceptable. We called and reported it and someone came out and leaned a piece of plywood up against it. It blew down and they came out again and fixed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Been coming for 16 years. Everything was fine as expected. Freezer was missing but we were compensated for food loss.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Treyla H.

Friendscation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed with 3 other couples. We had the best time at the beach (only a block away) and then relaxing all evening in the pool. We will book this home again and again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SP 400 Memorial Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was amazing!!!! We had 12 adults and three kids and it fit us perfectly. We were not on top of one another and had so much space in the kitchen area!!! The house looked great considering the hurricane and we noticed a few set backs but the house was still in good shape. We booked the house again because we enjoyed it so much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

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