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The Blue Shell - Pool, Big Deck & Dog-Friendly

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A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a television.
A covered outdoor deck with wooden railings and a view of beach houses.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a shaded area.
A residential street with houses, a driveway, and a garage.
A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Holiday Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this vacation home is near the beach. Palmilla Beach Golf Club and Fisherman's Wharf 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. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 30 min drive - 35.2 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 32 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blue Shell - Pool, Big Deck & Dog-Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Shell - Pool, Big Deck & Dog-Friendly?

As of Nov 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Shell - Pool, Big Deck & Dog-Friendly on Dec 20, 2026 start from $317, 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 The Blue Shell - Pool, Big Deck & Dog-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Shell - Pool, Big Deck & Dog-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Shell - Pool, Big Deck & Dog-Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Shell - Pool, Big Deck & Dog-Friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
no major issues during our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and clean place! Loved that we could bring pets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great hd trouble getting in house. Few times but other then that it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Blue Shell is Lovely

Roomy enough for 8
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, could have been a little bit cleaner. But other than that was good.Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. It was our second time to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great family vacation

Easy to find close to everything
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Place was very relaxing and comfortable. Not to far nor to close to the beach. We will be going again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We reported that there was a roof leak in the master bathroom, making the bathroom unusable and the secondary bathroom’s flush valve broken, making that bathroom unusable, we ended up having to leave two days early. Reported the issues to Vrbo, but once the issues were reported we ended up leaving early Wednesday morning losing two days of vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and neighborhood. Everything was clean and plenty of linens available. The communiity pool was very nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again

It is much bigger than it looks in the pictures. It was very comfortable and a nice escape from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean & Comfy

Loves the area , the cleanliness & has everything that you need , close to the beach !!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spring break

We loved the location and community. Home was very spacious and clean. Everything we couldve asked for for our first Spring break with our high school kids..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great views, better people!

The Blue Shell is in a perfect location right outside of town and close to the beach. The community here at paradise pointe was very welcoming and kind to me during my stay. Would recommend this beautiful rental if you’re visiting!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay.

Like how clean and comfortable homey feeling it was . Spacious and accommodating. Close to town .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great for families

We had a lovely stay at The Blue Shell. The house is beautiful and clean, and has a great layout for 2 families staying together. We had 4 adults and 3 young kids, and it was more than enough space! The location is close to town and a short drive to beach access. We will definitely consider staying here again, and recommend it for families!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean and very responsive customer service

We had a stay with our dogs. The place was great, and we felt very comfortable. I appreciated that there were plenty of towels for us to use for showers and at the beach. The gated fence was a peace of mind so the dogs could roam freely while we grilled outside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Min vacation

My granddaughter had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice House

The house was clean and had everything we needed. I wish it were closer to the beach.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We will be leaving this property early because it is, without a doubt, the most disgusting rental we have ever experienced. What was supposed to be a vacation turned into a complete disaster from the moment we opened the door.The first thing that hit us was the overwhelming smell of pet urine. The carpets in the bedroom were covered in what appeared to be pet urine, and my wife had to take them outside and hose them off. The two chairs were also visibly soiled and appeared to have been urinated on by pets. The living-room carpet was filthy, and the furniture was so disgusting that we went out and purchased sheets just so we could sit on it.There were problems everywhere. The dishwasher is broken, the vacuum cleaner has a broken wheel and does not work, and the dryer barely dries clothes. The Keurig had clearly never been properly cleaned and was clogged with coffee buildup. My wife had to go purchase vinegar just to descale and clean it so we could use it.There were also no local TV stations available, and when we called for assistance, we received no meaningful help.This property was not remotely what we expected, and we are extremely disappointed. We would not recommend this rental to anyone based on our experience. We intend to share our experience with others so they can make an informed decision before booking.If this is the standard of property being offered to your clients, it needs to improve dramatically. We have even nicknamed this place “The Pet Urine Home
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birthday at the Blue Shell

This was a fantastic space for my birthday weekend. The house was nicely laid out. The location is perfectly located with easy access to anything on the island. The neighborhood was well kept and we felt safe walking our dogs after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
5 Stars! My family had the perfect Thanksgiving stay here! We had all we needed to make dinners and breakfast. The location is perfect. Close to town but away from the noise of traffic. The layout was great and the space was so clean. It’s so refreshing to stay at a nice place that is what it says it is. Clean cozy and convenient. Will def recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Blue Shell in a Nut Shell

Everything close. The home is plenty spacious. There is a community pool which was fantastic, too. The home was presented in a very clean manner. Beds were so comfortable, we slept like babies.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great House - Bring Bug Spray

The house was great, super clean and wonderfully decorated. Floors were not sandy which was a pleasant surprise, as usually there's always sand on the floor of beach properties. The only downside is outside of the management companies control, the neighborhood is alongside a marshy area and has horrible mosquitos, which are very large and you can feel them bite you.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2024
Hi Justin. Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you found the house super clean and wonderfully decorated. It's great to know that the floors were free of sand, which can be a common issue in beach properties. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the mosquitoes in the neighborhood. While this is outside of our control, we appreciate your understanding and hope it didn't detract too much from your stay. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Dog Friendly Nice Sized house

The floor plan is very spacious- nice layout. If you have trouble with stairs or don’t want to let dog out by going down stairs each time, not a good property for you. Under the house is fenced with a grass & nice cool area for pet to play. You have to drive to the beach & not in area easy for golf carts. Master bed was comfortable. Suggest owner get an upgraded shower head. There was mold on vents of AC. The shower had mold too at base of the shower. A dehumidifier probably needs to be bought & attic-vents checked. The bath tub was not clean. They should invest in better sofa at some point & bigger tv in living. Checkout is a hard stop at 10am with no grace time so be sure to get up early. Seemed a bit strict for being at the beach the previous day. Nobody can check in until 4 so seems a bit rigid for a vacation home. Pots & pans were dirty with rust. Bring your own spices. No cleaning supplies at all. Needs better towels. We enjoyed the pool. The area seems safe for walking. Cute neighborhood. It was okay but probably will look for another property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2024
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the spacious layout and the pool, as well as the safe neighborhood. We appreciate your suggestions regarding the shower head, cleaning supplies, and the need for better towels. Your comments about the AC vents and the bathtub cleanliness are noted, and we will address these issues to our local operations manager and homeowner to ensure improvements are made. We understand the strict check-in and check-out times can be challenging, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope you will give us the opportunity to host you again.
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