Soulshine | Pet Friendly, Resort Style Pool!

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A pool with a water slide, palm trees, and a sign warning to keep off rocks.
A living room with a blue sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a decorative wall decal of sea creatures.
A living room with a blue sofa set, a ceiling fan, decorative wall stickers, and a 'Port Aransas' sign.
A living room with a blue sofa, a dining table with two chairs, a ceiling fan, and a colorful rug.
A dining area with a round table, white chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Holiday Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ellis Memorial Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Primary Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is near the beach. Fisherman's Wharf and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Port Aransas Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking, and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ellis Memorial Library - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Soulshine | Pet Friendly, Resort Style Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Soulshine | Pet Friendly, Resort Style Pool!?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Soulshine | Pet Friendly, Resort Style Pool! on Dec 1, 2026 start from $231, 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.

Is Soulshine | Pet Friendly, Resort Style Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Soulshine | Pet Friendly, Resort Style Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Soulshine | Pet Friendly, Resort Style Pool!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Soulshine | Pet Friendly, Resort Style Pool! located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Horace Caldwell Pier and Mustang Island Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, quiet, secure, comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. We strive to provide a peaceful and secure environment for all our guests. Warm regards.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the property was good! I liked the layout of the bedrooms upstairs and the proximity to the beach. The community pool was fun because it has a water slide, but the pool/slide could use some better upkeep. The condo felt a bit outdated, and could use a bit more optimization of space in the living room (no side table or coffee table, sofa cushions kept sliding around, and a weird corner of Knick knacks).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Soulshine | Pet Friendly, Resort Style Pool! on Oct 29, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the positive comments about the layout and location. We appreciate your feedback about the pool area, furnishings, and living room setup, and we will review these points carefully as we plan updates. Your detailed notes are very helpful to us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, property management responsive , pool is very nice with slide and heated at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found our property management responsive. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always enjoy

Loved that it was pet friendly, location, and heated pool
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 24, 2025
Thank you for the positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the pet-friendly amenities, convenient location, and heated pool during your stay. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Process is easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2026
Thank you for sharing this. We are glad the process felt easy and hope to welcome you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our family of six. Clean, pet friendly and a walk away from the fun pool. 4 min drive to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2025
We're delighted to hear your family enjoyed the property and its convenient location near the pool and beach. Thank you for highlighting the cleanliness and pet-friendly environment. We appreciate your positive feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was pleasant Easy check in and out

Nice time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Easy is our middle name! Thanks so much John for choosing Silver Sands. Hope to see you all again for another convenient stay -Bella
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just so cozy

Enjoyed this property so much, loved that the pet fee was already included. Already booked this property for next month.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the pet-friendly policy was a convenient feature. We look forward to hosting you again next month and providing you with another exceptional experience. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great time at Soul Shine

Soulshine is located in a great little community with an amazing pool. It was well stocked with only one problem, the Keurig died during our stay😒. The teenagers met some new friends at the pool. Overall great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Anniversary trip

the condo was very clean, we have stayed in this complex before at other units, the description is a bit mis leading, as it is not a full 3 baths, it is 2.5 and the mattresses were not comfortable they were very hard, the condo is short some cooking items such as a large pot, sot enough cups or glasses for 8 people if you have that many
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback on the mattresses and kitchen items is helpful and will be addressed to improve the guest experience. We strive to provide a comfortable stay, and your comments will help us make necessary enhancements. We hope you had an overall enjoyable visit and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Keypad was out of battery upon arrival, when unit was opened by property manager it was not yet cleaned. Took 3 hours for it to be ready (past 9pm, with two babies).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2025
We apologize for the inconvenience. We strive for cleanliness and ensure all units are ready. We're working to improve our processes. Your feedback is appreciated.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. Our code did not work at first, but one phone call and it was fixed. Things this property could improve on: Window coverings were either sheer or non-existent (had to put sheet over window for privacy). Only 1 extra blanket in whole condo. No tongs for cooking, and only enough plates/coffee mugs for four although listed as sleeps 8. Coffee mugs had chipped rims. Should invest in good vacuum, especially at a beach place, it was a little sandy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear check-in went smoothly after a quick call, and we appreciate you pointing out areas for improvement. Your comments about the window coverings, kitchen items, and cleaning supplies are very helpful — we’ve shared them with our local team to address right away. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more comfortable stay in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Was just OK

Maybe we were expecting too much as the nightly rate over the Holiday weekend was very high. Ironically this is probably the smallest condo we've stayed in Port A. and the beds were by far the least comfortable. No shades over bedroom windows, so bring an eye mask - and you might want to bring a blowdryer and toaster too (not provided). Hopefully property management returns your emails and communicates more effectively than with us. We had to call to get in, call to get a pool code, and were even locked out of the condo a day before departure since they never processed our (overpriced) extension to our reservation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

The lack of cleanliness!

The decorations of the house were great. It was cozy, but when we first arrived we saw 2 dead cockroaches and then while walking around we killed another 3, the shower curtain needs immediate attention in both bathrooms, the master bathroom tub drain must be so clogged that the water takes a long time to drain. The two main beds were extremely high. I am about 5'10” and I had to jump on the bed. My wife and my parents had hard times climbing onto the bed. I did NOT receive the gate code of the swimming pool. I looked in all the emails and the online link and it was not showing anywhere. So if you expect to use the pool you might be disappointed! The condo was really nice, I wish I had the gate access to use the pool. But it would have been wonderful if there was a grass area on the property for walking the dogs.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hi Murlio! This is definitely disappointing to hear and we apologize for the lack of attention to this unit for your stay. I have made sure to relay this feedback to our office. I am happy to see there were some positives and we hope to have you back for another stay!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Don’t stay here unless you are crazy the pictures mislead

We come to Port A ALOT! This was our worst condo yet. The best and only perk is the pool (bathroom was nasty but aren’t all Pool bathrooms?!). In the booking we were promised a golf cart and I had to provide insurance, ok great, we arrive no golf cart and they said sorry for the confusion??? Zero cleaning supplies even though on check out we are required to run dish washer?? 1 trash bag given and half a thing of paper towels, cheap. The fold out couch was nasty!! Hair, stains, and dirty socks that were not ours. We had to call for sheets and double layered them with towels Bc the mattress was so dirty. The linens brought to us had dark hair on every item. When we called for paper towels, dish soap, and a trash bag we had to drive to the office. The lady said it was our fault for not packing that stuff ourselves. Um no $400/ night for a condo with ZERO view and 0.5 mile walk to the beach should have basic cleaning supplies. No perks here. Almost zero kitchen items, huge disappointment for cooking. Will not come back here again and would warn you to look elsewhere for booking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hi Chase, I am so sorry to hear you all did not enjoy the condo. I can assure you that if we had known about the property not being to your satisfaction, we would have done everything we could to help. We do list in our communications that we only provide a starter pack of toiletries. But again, if need be we will do our best to compensate for any lack of items! I will speak to my office about the customer service and the lack of cleanliness. Please reach out to us if there is anything we can do and I hope you give us another chance in the future! Thank you, Bella
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good Time in Port A - Minor Suggestions

We had a good time in Port A at the Beachside Condos. Complex was nice and pool/slide was excellent. The Soulshine unit was pretty good but needed a few minor improvements. 1. Floor was not very clean upon arrival - sandy and some hair in the bathrooms 2. Shower curtains were mildewy and smelled. 3. All the couches in this unit were not great -downstairs ones had pokey bits and upstairs was not comfortable as a couch at all - pillows did not fit the frame. Beds however were fantastic as well as the dining area. 4. The main bedroom upstairs really could use blinds or a curtain over the porch door - it faces the parking lot and the garage lights are on all night so it's not ideal when sleeping. All that being said, it was a nice unit and no huge complaints. None of that ruined the stay at all - we had a great time and it was overall nice. Great beds, TVs, plenty of room. Check in/out was easy and great access to the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good time

It is a 2 story condo. I don't remember seeing that in the listing. Bedrooms are UPSTAIRS, FYI if you ha e bad knees. Make sure you get a pool code. It is gated. You can also get a golf cart rental from Silver Sands but make that reservation in advance because they have limited supply. Cart was definitely helpful for geting to and from the beach if you were carrying supplies. Property is clean and has a small fenced rock patio yard that was perfect for doggie potty breaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
We are so honored to have had you all stay with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, hope to see you again soon -Bella
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brand new and well equipped

This is a very clean, spacious and well equipped townhouse with nice artwork.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we are so glad you all enjoyed the stay at the rental! We hope to have you back again and appreciate the feedback -Bella
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Excellent spot for a family getawa.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Adorable and Convenient to everything!

The townhome was decorated very cute, the pool was very clean, and the walk to the beach was very enjoyable. The Sand in Port A is so soft! The city keeps up with all of the trash, so the walkways and the beach itself was very clean. The townhome was also very clean, the upstairs is much more spacious than the downstairs. The TV's in all of the rooms was a plus, especially if you've got kids different ages. The kids room with the bunk bed was so adorable. Nice mattress on all beds for a good night's sleep. The only negative is that it you can hear loud neighbors partying. Not enough privacy, so if you are looking for privacy, not the complex for you!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

3 Star

Pros: generally nice setting fitting of a silversands stay, kids enjoyed the added little extras like beach toys and ice cream maker. Cons: -Rock hard beds (slept on couches one night as they were more comfortable). -Really really really need better curtains or actually black our curtains would be ideal. -Didn't have a golf cart like our other silversands stays - honestly I thought they were always included until now. Cheap worthy extras to consider: - our two year old discovered he could lock the locks on the bathroom doors (yes facepalm emoji is right). Suggest leaving a small appropriate screw driver or the 10 cent internal door lock set "key" accessible. - Create the condo "manual", the notebook that generally has mostly useless info but is handy for how-to info on the TV's and the like. Speaking honestly, we will not return. After spinal fusion surgery years ago, bed and sleep quality is very important for enjoying life - particularly on a vacation.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Soulshine

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice and clean BUT, very disappointing when it came to the household goods. Minimal would be an understatement! Less than acceptable kitchen goods, not even a toasted. Not even a hair dryer. Few towels. When I asked for a dryer and toaster I was told they wld ask the owner and never heard back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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