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Sandbar Retreat - Private Pool - Cart Discount

Holiday home with private pool, near Port Aransas Beach

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Exterior
Welcome home
Heated pool
Front Entry
Front deck for people watching

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121791 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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  • Place, IB Magee Beach Park
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
  • Place, Horace Caldwell Pier
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

King Master 1

1 King Bed

King Master 2

1 King Bed

King Room

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Sandbar Retreat - Private Pool - Cart Discount

PRIME LOCATION - PRIVATE POOL

4 bedroom 3 bath vacation rental located in the heart of Port Aransas 1/4 mile to the beach. Spacious, well equipped kitchen with granite counters, lots of cabinets and storage, open to living and dining area with high ceilings. Tile flooring throughout. Extensive decking in front and back of home to enjoy the sun and sea breeze. 2 master bedrooms and baths with King beds. Third bedroom with King bed and shares a bath with the fourth bedroom equipped as a bunk room with 3 bunk beds.

Plenty of covered parking under the house.

Rates quoted are for up to 8 guests. Accurate guest counts must be provided so that we can provide sufficient towels and linens and supplies. Additional guests are $25 per stay. Additional guest fees are charged on the check-in date. NOTE: The top bunks are for children less than 100 lbs. only. This house is ideally suited for 3 adults couples and some children therefor we recommend no more than 6 adults in the house.

Sand Castle Drive is a lively street with direct access to the beach. Easy golf cart access to town and the beach. Easy walk to the beach!

Discounted cart rental!! ($95 per day collected on the check-in day.)

Private pool heated for free Nov-March.

All outdoor areas are covered by security cameras and record any time motion is detected.

Rates quoted are for up to 8 guests per home. No more than 12 guests may be in each of our homes at any time. Guests in excess of 8 total per home are charged at $25 per night per guest upon check-in. Accurate guest counts must be provided so that we can provide sufficient towels and linens and supplies.

This house is ideally suited for 3 adults couples and some children therefor we recommend no more than 8 adults in the house if the party is adults only, or no more than 6 adults if there are children coming.

The top bunks are for children less than 100 lbs. only.

Gas grills are provided. Some properties have propane grills, and the boiling pots only use propane. We leave a couple propane tanks at the house for the grill and boiling pot burner, but there is no practical way to keep them filled, so propane is not guaranteed. Like most properties on the island, we employ the honor system, as we do not and can not monitor them. If you drew the short straw and the gas runs low or out on you, take the cylinder and pay an exchange at IGA, CVS, Ace, or Stripes. It should be around $25.

Grill cleaning is guest responsibility. If you use any of the outdoor cooking equipment, it needs to be cleaned and the drip pans emptied and ready for the next guest. We do not and can not clean the grills and boiling pots between guests. Please use paper towels and the metal grill brushes to clean the grills, not our linens or our pool cleaning equipment. If you leave the grill or boiling pot dirty for the next guest you will be charged per the rental agreement. If you check in and find the grill dirty send us pictures and we will send you $25. NOTE: Dirty is excessive food particles or full grease catch pans or actual food left in the boiling pot, not a little grease residue or a little rust on the grill or grates.

Golf Cart usage is subject to terms and conditions that are in the home rental agreement. You must complete the home rental agreement (which includes the provisions for the golf cart) including full contact details and you must text any operator's driver's license and proof of insurance to us before they operate our cart. Golf cart access and operating instructions will be provided the day of your arrival.

We heat the pool Nov 1 to Mar 31 to 90 degrees. Heating to higher temperatures and other times can be arranged for a fee. The pools are serviced twice a week and will require occasional closures to allow chemicals to dissipate. This is usually no more than a couple hours.The pool is cleaned on Tuesdays and Fridays and tested for proper and safe chemicals. Sometimes the water isn’t perfectly clear but that does not mean it is unsafe to use. There may be occasional algae growth on the pool walls or steps, or debris or sand blowing in from the beach and landscaping. These do not constitute the pool being dirty. Skimmers and brushes are provided if Guest wants to remove them between regularly scheduled cleanings. Please do not let your children use play with these. Our pool service company will notify you if the pool is unsafe to use. There are no refunds for occasional pool closures for cleaning, repairs or maintenance, “cloudy” water, if pool temperature is undesirable, or other minor issues with the pool.

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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
Infants/toddlers must wear swim diapers in the poo
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Evidence of animals on or in the property will res
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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No pets / No Smoking / No parties or events / QUIET HOURS 10PM to 10AM / Check-in time is AFTER 4PM, not guaranteed at 4PM.
RENTAL AGREEMENT REQUIRED. A $1000 per house security hold will be placed on your card 5 days before check-in and released 5 days after checkout.
You must text driver's license and proof of insurance for anyone operating our golf cart. Cart fees will be charged to the card on file.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 523939

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is near the beach. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Mustang Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kody's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Waves - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandbar Retreat - Private Pool - Cart Discount have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sandbar Retreat - Private Pool - Cart Discount pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandbar Retreat - Private Pool - Cart Discount?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandbar Retreat - Private Pool - Cart Discount?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandbar Retreat - Private Pool - Cart Discount located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Horace Caldwell Pier and Mustang Island Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

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

Great location - great stay

Had a few hiccups with the checkin but were accomodated well and appreciated the Communication - hope to visit again someday soon - beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

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

Amazing

The place is amazing we had a great experience again, our second year renting this place for our anual family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S., San Antonio, TX

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

Lovely house with all the amenities and LOVED the private pool!

Had a great 3 night stay at this house and loved it! So many amenities provided-the owners thought of everything! Loved being able to grab my coffee and just walk down to the sand in the morning! Great location! We had 4 adults and 6 kids ages 9-13 and we were super comfortable with plenty of room for everyone! I think we are spoiled forever and will only rent a house with a private pool and a golf cart from now on. So I guess the owners are stuck with us! Ha! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cody R.

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

Fantastic place!

This property was amazing! We loved how there were 4 bedrooms AND three bathrooms. Each family was able to have their own space. Also, really nice that three bedrooms had KING beds for all the adults. We put the kids in the room with bunk beds. We all had plenty of room. Everything in the house was new and updated. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need. We cooked multiple dinners. The pool was a huge bonus. Having the golf cart made getting around fun and easy. The owner communicated well from the minute we booked including up to and during our stay when we had questions. You can tell they take great care of their property. I will recommend this property to anyone and I will surely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

K K.

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

Sandcastle

Beautiful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arica G.

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

Solid 5 Star Stay!

We stayed during the week of spring break and it could not have been a more perfect location! The beach was maybe a .25 mile walk, which insulated us from the noise beach drive spring breakers but was close that we walked the beach every morning! The house was perfect! So clean, so well stocked! Trash bags, dishwasher pods, towels, beach toys, a few beach chairs… it was everything they advertised and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Great property

Clean house located to the beach was perfect and the communication was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Spring Bream Trip

Overall stay was great! Just a few things that could have made it better. We checked in on Friday. The ice maker didn’t work and outlets in all three bathrooms didn’t work. Property manager said he would send someone over Monday to fix it. He gave us the code to the closest so we could get electricity in the bathrooms. There was chewed gum on the bunk room wall. We told him and he said he would send the cleaning company over. He never did. The gum stayed on the wall the entire time we were there. The pool was cold the first two days. We had to message him and he told us he had to recycle it. It was warm the remainder of our stay. It has a Nest thermostat that has previous settings applied. It got up to 75 the first two nights we were there. He said he would log in and reset the thermostat. This took two days. The location was great! Close to beach and town. The golf cart did not have working seat belts or turn signals. The noise was loud on the weekends.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Perfect family house!

60 seconds from the beach!! Perfect house for our family vacation. More than enough room for everyone. Home included towels, beach towels, kitchen essentials and everything else you can think of. After day 1 we said we plan on staying here again next summer. The best part was having a golf cart included and huge private pool!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aron B.

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

Great Stay in Port A

Very nice property, has everything we needed. Very close to beach access with plenty of parking space. Property manager was very responsive to any issues or questions. Golf cart was a bonus. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

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

Nice place w stay

Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Great House

This was a perfect house for my husband and I, Grandparents and our 4 small children. The Bunk room was perfect for them and the 3 bedrooms for all the adults are great! We loved the lay out. The pool and outside area was a perfect pool with small children. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOSE P.

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

Sandbar retreat

Everything was amazing, they had everything we needed. Kids were happy and Adults were comfortable. We will definitely beback to this location in the future. We already miss this house the day we left.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

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

Summer Vacation Stay

The house location was perfect, it was close to the beach and all the restaurants. The house had everything we needed and more. We really loved having a private pool for the family. We also enjoyed having a golf cart to get around. We can not wait to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan J.

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

July 4th family vacation

We had the best time during our stay. We will definitely be back. Everyone was very friendly and quick to help. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magan M.

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

Beach oasis

We had a great time riding the golf cart to the beach, relaxing in the cool ac in the afternoon, and taking a swim in the private pool in the evening. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a meal for our family. We enjoyed our trip and would definitely search this property for a return trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tayler B.

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

Incredible Property

We absolutely loved our time at this property and are considering returning for our family vacation next year. The house is beautiful and the location is so close to the beach. Our favorite part though was definitely the private pool. We had small children with us and the pool was a huge hit with them. Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay in Port A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

Great spot

We do an annual trip every year with our friends and family and we all agreed this house was the best. Most importantly it didn’t have a crazy amount of stairs. 1 easy flight, everything on the same level, fantastic! We also loved that you could easily park 3 vehicles in the shade. Unloading and loading in the Sun is no fun. There was tons of hooks inside and outside to hang your wet stuff or gear. Hose outside to rinse vehicles and gear off. Super comfortable interior. They really thought of every little detail to make the trip that mush easier. Great place, we’ll be back Forsure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Great place in the middle of 11th street

Fantastic place to stay, accessible to everything, responsive owners.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

The property was perfect for our family.

It was close to the beach and the golf cart and the pool was a plus. If we had any questions or concerns the owner responded quickly. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Excellent - THE BEST!

We loved our stay at Sandbar Retreat and Port A (first timers) for Spring Break! We normally go to Florida, this was our first time on the Texas gulf. The home exceeded our expectations. In fact, it is one of the best homes we have ever stayed in and the host, Thomas, is above the "WOW" factor in providing great communication to allow vacationers to enjoy their stay while he takes care of ensuring everything runs smoothly. Sandbar Retreat is very roomy, clean, well-stocked, and in a good location to travel to the beach and around town. We had teen girls with us, and they enjoyed the heated pool. Having the golf cart was an added bonus to get to the beach and around Port A,. On recommendation made by the host, we ate dinner at Fins, it did not disappoint. We only regret not staying a day longer. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

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

Wonderful house with pool. Super clean, we-equipped.

Very pleased with our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Stacy B.

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

Great location and property….but not 5 stars.

We would have given the place 5 stars BUT the heat on the pool was turned off one day before we were checking out and it was so cold we could not use the pool the last day. We called at 4:00 after we were back from the beach and they adjusted or turned it back on but it never was warm enough to get in again. This was a huge bummer. We have two adult children with special needs and swimming is their biggest joy. The rest of the stay was perfect. No complaints and super clean. Pay attention to restaurant recommendations from the owner. Every single one we tried was awesome!! We’d be back if it wasn’t for the pool heat issue. The beach is great and the golf cart was so much fun to take around town. Get your groceries before you take the ferry. There are less options in Port A.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

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

Amazing communication- great hosts!

The property is very well stocked with everything you would need. The hosts even leave soap, shampoo and makeup wipes just like a hotel. There are more than enough (very large white) towels for everyone for showers and bathing. They have a nice selection of beach towels. We have stayed at many VBRO properties and this one is at the top for hospitality. The internet was fast enough my husband and I could work, our son played video games and we could still stream on the tv. The pool is much larger than the pictures depict, and as a bonus it was 90 degrees. The pool is clean and you have plenty of privacy from neighbors. We had a couple of questions throughout the stay and the hosts responded immediately. They were kind and very accommodating. The washer and dryer are new (the pictures show older ones) and they are very large and perfect for washing large loads after a visit to the beach. Our family will be back - thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary D., Austin, Texas

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

Great house, perfect location!

If you're looking for the perfect beach house for your family, this is it. Large open area for cooking and dining, large bedrooms with comfy beds, clean home, great communication with the owners and a HEATED POOL! The pool was a huge hit with our boys, (4 & 6) they enjoyed that it was heated on those cool December nights! Plenty of parking at this home as well! We are looking forward to returning this summer and staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Mangold

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We have owned properties in Port Aransas since 2004 and enjoy sharing our homes with our repeat customers and new guest as well.

We love sharing our cool houses with people and sharing the fun vibrant area of Port A!

Why they chose this property

The house is located in a prime location just minutes to the beach on a beach access road.
Sit out front and people watch all day or hang out on the back deck and host a BBQ.

What makes this property unique

The 6 Passenger Golf Cart is a must in Port A! They are all registered with the city and are powered by super unleaded gasoline. The golf cart has seat belts and a beach pass and is available with our home rental for $95 per night.

The heated pool- Welcome to Texas where the weather is 96 on one day and 46 the next! You never know what you are going to get unless it is summer than you can ALWAYS expect HOT, HOT, HOT! The same is for the island... don't ruin your vacation by not having a heated pool! See rates section for fees for heating the pool.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests