Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet friendly
Washer
Outdoor Space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Port Aransas, TX

IB Magee Beach Park
‪10 min walk‬
Horace Caldwell Pier
‪11 min walk‬
Port Aransas Beach
‪12 min walk‬
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

East second

1 Queen Bed

Foyer

2 Twin Beds

Library

2 Twin Beds

North 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Northeast Second

2 Twin Beds

South 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

East second

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor

Toilet

North Second

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

West Second

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Harvey could not keep a good house down but it did contribute to the remodel of Chapel Hill House. We kept the charm but added full bathrooms, a new kitchen and lots of lighting and windows. Remember a quieter & gentler time when friends gathered and shared good times. This 1926 original Old Town home takes guests back to that time. Chapel Hill House has three queen bedrooms, each with attached full bathrooms, one bedroom with 2 twin beds and attached full bathroom and 4 twin beds on the first floor with a half bath on that floor. There are large sunny porches in front and back on the first floor, with a sunning porch on the second floor with gulf view. There is an outdoor shower on the first floor porch. There is a large dining room and outdoor table that seats 10, Twelve can screen a movie on the TV in the living room. Chapel Hill House is equipped with a Weber Genesis grill and spacious kitchen. Washer and dryer are provided. Combine this rental with our home, next door, the Black Dog Cottage, VRBO #592377/587710.

Property manager

JB Smith

Languages

English

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Washer

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Pet friendly

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking on porches outside

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

Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Port Aransas

Old Town Port Aransas, a neighborhood in Port Aransas, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center, while Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

Port Aransas Birding Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
IB Magee Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Horace Caldwell Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Port Aransas Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Roberts Point Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk
‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
‪Coffee Waves P - ‬16 min walk
‪Desserted Island Ice Cream - ‬14 min walk
‪MacDaddy's Family Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House located?

Located in Old Town Port Aransas, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Beach. IB Magee Beach Park and Port Aransas Museum are also within 15 minutes.

9.0

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie O.

Aug 10, 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

DELORES C.

Aug 6, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs work

This is a nice house but is definitely in need of some cosmetic work. Walls needing some fresh paint. We thought we were getting a private pool and found that the neighbor used this pool as well. Whoever cleaned before we arrived left items out in the house. Overall it is a nice place just needs a little tlc.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Pamela P.

Jun 28, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what we expected!

While the house appeared cute and spacious initially, our experience quickly soured due to several issues. Upon arrival, we noticed the house was uncomfortably hot, which we initially attributed to the Texas sun and our activities. However, the problem persisted throughout our stay, with temperatures inside often hovering around 80 degrees, making it difficult to relax or sleep. Despite notifying the manager, and her saying “it’s been inspected”, the air conditioner struggled to cool below 80 degrees until late at night. The condition of the amenities left much to be desired. We encountered dirty broken down furniture, holes in sheets and towels, dirty bedskirts, and stained linens, peeling paint on walls, and even holes in the walls themselves. The outdoor shower had rotting boards that were falling through, posing a safety hazard. The oven repeatedly shut off mid-cooking, and although the manager attempted to fix it, the problem persisted. The washing machine broke down and shortly after being repaired broke again! The dishwasher didn't function properly, requiring us to handwash dishes. Noise was also a significant issue, as the manager's dogs, located in the adjoining unit, barked frequently, disrupting our peace. Furthermore, we discovered black mold in the air conditioning vents, which raised concerns about air quality, especially with a baby in our group. Despite reaching out to the landlord about these issues, including the unbearable inside heat which was ridiculous,

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D.

May 29, 2024

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

Family Trip to Port A

Loved this house and the location. It had plenty of room for our large family. The host was very friendly! Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Mar 15, 2024

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

Perfect stay

We had an AMAZING stay. This house is a picturesque beach cottage. It is perfectly located. The owners are the best hosts I have ever had in all my stays! Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Oct 4, 2023

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

Diamond in the rough

This was the second time we’ve stayed at this property. You can’t beat the location. The house is nicely appointed and the host is very accommodating and friendly. We loved having the pool too. I call it a diamond in the rough because the exterior doesn’t reflect the interior, and it is a very good value considering what you get for your money. We will be returning!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan G., Fort Worth

Jul 13, 2023

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

Family Vacation

We booked this property for a big family vacation and the space was perfect for our family. Great location for the beach and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 3, 2023

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

Birthday trip 2022

I rented both properties that sure the pool and backyard it was a blast location was great. The owners were very nice people just kinda shocking to see they were actually staying on site the whole time but very nice

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

c d.

Mar 15, 2023

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

Reunion

Siblings wanted to visit Pt A. They loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M., Austin, TX

Sep 2, 2022

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

Very charming house, but not very comfortable

We loved the house as far as the character and aesthetic goes, but the sofa and all of the beds are extremely uncomfortable. I hate to be “nit picky”, but all of the queen beds were very hard and made squeaky noises every time someone moved. My husband has sleep apnea and has to sleep on the sofa, and the sofa there had zero cushioning, we could feel the wood frame when just sitting on it. All of us slept horribly, I just would not expect a home that we paid such a high price for to be so uncomfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Aug 18, 2022

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

Enjoyed our stay!

The house was perfect for our large group of 12. It was well stocked with basic essentials, the pool was clean & very nice. Super close to the beach & fishing pier with the historic chapel across the street. Definitely will be staying again!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Derrick G.

Jun 9, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chapel Hill House

Overall this property fulfilled its purpose. There was a load of space that fit our family & guests comfortably. The house stayed warmer than we like, even turning down the AC. I think thicker blinds may help the heat not come in from the sun. Having a pool outside was great but the yard was a bit overgrown. Lastly, the grill that we used was not very clean & looked like it could be a fire hazard. We did enjoy our stay there!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Oct 11, 2021

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

Texas vacation

Very nice,communicate was good ,loved the pool

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

Sep 1, 2020

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

Great family spot

This house is great for a family with the location, layout and pool. The pool was a big hit with the kids.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth P.

Aug 15, 2020

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

Family trip

The house is very nice and enough space to spread out and come together too. We had 3 couples and 4 kids. Remodeled quite nice. The yard seemed to be the only thing that needed attention. Would definitely love to stay here again. Had a great time Hanna and all!!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey N.

Aug 10, 2020

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

Charming and Well Appointed

The home has everything you need for a relaxing stay. There are spaces to gather and room for people to have privacy when they want to rest. Charmingly decorated. Great location with easy beach access. The kitchen was wonderful for cooking.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Aug 1, 2020

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

House was big enough for all of us, we had plenty of space.

We will come back to the property. We had the shared pool to ourselves up until the last day of our stay. If bringing dogs, the yard is shared with Black Dog house, this posed problem the last day with the new arrivals as they tied their dogs up in the shared yard, but we loved the area, the house has every amenity you would need, it's close to the beach and all Pt A has to offer!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie r.

Jul 13, 2020

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

Plenty of space and great location.

Definitely would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ginger T.

Jun 27, 2020

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

The perfect home for our week!

This house has so much charm! It is the perfect size for our family of 12. The pool size is great and the kids really enjoyed it. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

christina l.

Jun 25, 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Plenty of space in the house we had total of 10 people, everyone was comfortable. Walking distance to the beach. Only issue is it’s not a private pool, you share with the next door neighbor. We wanted a private back yard and private pool. Other than that very nice place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Jun 3, 2020

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

Loved this house in Port A!

We loved this property in Port A! The Location is perfect and the house is really charming! Will definitely come back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Dana B.

Sep 27, 2018

Fun time

We had a group of 12 adults and everyone fit but 2 of the noted beds are a day bed that was not very comfortable so they resorted to sleeping on the couch. The kitchen had almost everything you would need, lots of dishes and appliances. If you are looking for privacy this is not the place to stay as the property manager is around the house all of the time, although very nice. It was difficult to pack up and ensure you have everything because there is stuff everywhere in the house but we only left one item. There is plenty of personal space in the house. I would not recommend for small children. Overall great time and a comfortable place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Monica E.

Aug 13, 2018

Great place to stay

The home is nicely decorated, and had plenty of room for my large family. We enjoyed the patio and the new pool. The owners and property manager were very nice and we enjoyed talking with them. We will definitely be back next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gay B.

Aug 3, 2018

Fabulous!

The beach was awesome. The house was so great. Newly remodelled. Great amenities. Everything fresh. Walking distance to beach and everything downtown. Very Comfortable environment. Kids say it was so fun.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Renee O.

Aug 22, 2017

Great house!

We were a party of 11 and were all very comfortable there. The beds were comfortable and met all our needs. Kitchen was very big and could accommodate multiple cooks. Shower curtains need to be tossed, they were moldy and stained. Multiple light bulbs in the house were out or not even in most of the lamps. Overall, we had a very nice stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by JB Smith

Seaside Enterprises Texas is a collaboration of water lovers who grew up spending vacations from Bar Harbor to San Diego, interspersed with tropical international beaches in between. We grew up renting and sharing homes we returned to year after year with crisp white linens, fireflies, patchwork quilts and s'mores. We bring this love and these memories to the homes we have developed in Port Aransas and on the lakes in the Texas Hill Country. We hope your stay brings you and yours closer together with sunny days, the splash of water, moonlit nights and memories to last a lifetime.

Why they chose this property

It spoke to us and if you listen during your stay, it may speak to you too.

What makes this property unique

Chapel Hill House is a piece of history and the roots of Old Town Port Aransas. It gathers large but with quiet spaces to get away. In the shadow of the historic Little Chapel on the Hill, you cannot help but to feel the goodness of this place.