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Walk to Sandfest , Shared Pool, Board Walk to Beach

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61186 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Walk to Sandfest , Shared Pool, Board Walk to Beach

IR63: 3BR / 2BA / 6 Guests / Shared Pool / Boardwalk / No Pets Allowed / Golf Cart Accessible *Golf carts will have to be parked in the overflow parking area no exceptions* / Parking Passes for 3 Vehicles Only

This updated, nicely decorated condo is just a few steps to the beach via the private boardwalk. This is a first-floor unit that is spacious and bright. The full kitchen is a great place to practice your culinary skills with stainless steel appliances, crisp white open shelving, blue-tiled countertops, equipped with a regular drip coffee maker, cookware and utensils. Savor the freshly prepared meals at the dining table with seating for four. The spacious living room has plenty of seating, a couch and three accent chairs, flat-screen TV with cable and Wi-Fi. (BR1) The master bedroom has a King size bed, nightstands, wall-mounted TV, chest for your beach attire, a sliding door that leads to the ensuite bathroom comprised of double vanities and a large stand-alone shower with a glass door. The first guest bedroom (BR2) consists of 2 Twin beds, a closet and a chest. The second guest bedroom (BR3) is made up of a Queen bed, nightstands, closet, chest and a modern couch. Both guest rooms have TV's and share a hallway bathroom with a tiled tub/shower unit. Great views from the outside private sitting area of boardwalk, common area and shared pool. Laundry facilities on the premises are open during the day and close at night.

Beds:
BR1-King
BR2-2 Bunk Bed Twin over Full
BR3-Queen

Things to Know:
Parking Passes for 3 Vehicles Only (Third vehicle needs to park across from the building along the curb).
Strictly NO PETS allowed. Subject to fine and removal from property.
Laundry detergent not provided.
Please bring coffee and filters.



Island Retreat Amenity Access and Important Information:
2 - Large Swimming Pools – Hours: 9am – 10pm
2 - Boardwalks to the Beach w/ rinsing station
Basketball Court
Tennis and Pickle ball court
Sand Volleyball
Playground
Charcoal Grills and Picnic Areas throughout the complex.
Private Event Room - Call for details
24 Hour Laundry Facility (coin operated)
Sorry, No Pets Allowed
Minimum age to rent is 25, ID Required
All Vehicles require a parking pass.
No Grilling within 20ft of any building

Guest Services @ Island Retreat Office
Monday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm & Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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
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 and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is on the beach. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Nature Preserves - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Port Aransas Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kody's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to Sandfest , Shared Pool, Board Walk to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Sandfest , Shared Pool, Board Walk to Beach?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Sandfest , Shared Pool, Board Walk to Beach on Jun 10, 2026 start from $422, 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 Walk to Sandfest , Shared Pool, Board Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest , Shared Pool, Board Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest , Shared Pool, Board Walk to Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Sandfest , Shared Pool, Board Walk to Beach located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Holiday Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P.

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

Nice place to stay!

The property and amenities were kept up nicely. The unit itself was very nice and we would stay in that unit again. The proximity and access to the beach was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie O.

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

Great location in roomy condo!

Our stay at the condo was winderful. Enough room for 5 adults and one toddler. Loved the walking distance to the beach. Everything was great and would highly recommend for your next beach trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

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

Nice Beach Stay

Nice property. Very close to the beach. Everything went as expected. Thank you for sharing the property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Very comfortable

Loved the artwork
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect short vacation stay location and venue. Pictures online match what is in the condo. This condo was met all of our needs for our family of 6 (Grandparents, parents, and two grown sons). The short walk to the beach from the property was great as well as the common area pool. Plenty of dishes, flatware, cookware and cups to handle cooking in. Beds were very comfortable, all 3 bedrooms had TVs with streaming services. We asked ahead of time and were aware before arrival but in the interest of saving future vacationers time, bring your own beach towels, chair, overhead cover, and toys for beach activities. Overall great stay, highly recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

susan k.

Surf's up

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: great
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

susan k.

very pretty

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: Visually appealing with tropical colors, lively prints, interesting art work .beachy decor. Mattresses better than average. Thick carpet under table made it awkward for getting chairs in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

raymond c.

sandfest

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: Unit was clean and comfortable. Had to run the hot water to clear the hydrogen sulfide smell. That was on recommendation from the office. Apparently the unit had not been used lately.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda M.

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

Cute Condo Getaway

Very nice overall; and the property managers were great. Had a few problems with the housekeeping upon arriving, which was promptly taken care of. However, the kitchen was a bit lacking; I consider a hot pad/pot holder to be a necessity - and there was none; at least we couldn't find one. The rug in the kitchen had not been cleaned and both my sister and I pricked our bare feet on sticker burr remnants in it! Other than that, it was a very nice place to enjoy Port Aransas, and the management folks were personable and quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Sweet Place

Of note, there were only 3 washcloths for 4 people. We had to buy additional Toilet Paper. Initially the Dishwasher did not work but We tried various things and got it going. No Corkscrew for Wine. There was a missing dowel for putting the Toilet Paper on in the Master Bath. And in the Master Bedroom We put the Door back on its track as it had come off. The configuration for TV Viewing in the Living Area was a bit off for Prime Seating (maybe the Couch could be across from the TV?). Would have liked more chairs on the Patio. We Enjoyed Our Stay. It was very easy and convenient for 4 Old Ladies.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Unfortunate

Check in was smooth and orderly. Unfortunately, our kitchen sink didn’t work at all. We didn’t report until near end of our stay since we figured we would just eat out. It was an inconvenience though. They came promptly to try and fix but we weren’t there when they came. It was Labor Day weekend and we wanted to enjoy the beach. They thought this inconvenience didn’t warrant any refund at all. In fact after a couple of communications I didn’t hear from them again. They offered 5% for a future stay but I’m not coming back anytime soon. Other than that - a shower handle was loose and a ceiling fan didn’t work. It also smelled of old moldy place. Not coming back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carole U.

Family vacation

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: #63@ island retreat nice and clean and comfortable from top to bottom. However there were a few discrepancies. Thermostat was difficult to set. At night unit temp would register at 82 degrees, and even during the day we couldn't get comfortable. Sofa cushions and pillows had sickening odor, like body sweat or wet dog. We had to cover it with a blanket. Master bdrm king bed was exceptionally comfortable,the very best to sleep.also, we stayed a week and had no way to wash towels as there is no washer or dryer in this will cost you $4.00 to wash a very small load of towels in the laundry room. Poor linen service for what we paid to e management were concerned about complaints,and would look into making changes.probably would not rent this unit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Great get-away!

We had a great time. Super easy access to beach which meant no packing up a car! Very clean and spacious. Will def rent again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Fun times

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: No pantry space in kitchen!!! A lot of decor. Other than that good times. Bicycles in master closet took up a lot of space.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vidal M.

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

Dirty unit #63

The condos are nice, but for the price I paid this unit was not very clean. We found hair on pillows, dead roaches in cabinets and found a used face mask behind couch cushions. We have stayed in other units and never have had this happen. This will be one unit I will not stay in again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Great Beach Getaway

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: Location Location Location! Easy Beach and Pool Access from a ground floor unit. We did a Tue-Fri stay and the vacation couldn't have gone smoother. The check-in and check-out was completely contactless, didn't have to go by the office for anything. The unit is pretty basic but everything was in working order. We prepared all our meals at the unit, if your planning the same, recommend you bring extra trash bags and cleaning supplies as what they have is pretty limited, scrub brush was worn out, no dish washing liquid, we did find one brillo pad. Based on recent reviews, we were a little leery of bugs but very happy to report that we didn't see a one. During our stay, social distancing at the beach and the pool was very easy to do, not crowded at all at both locations. All in All, a great vacation and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Elaine M.

Fine value!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nothing fancy, but beach proximity is good (although we prefer the beach that is further from town). It was reasonably clean, and customer service/response to COVID questions was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Irma L.

Comfortable Acomodations with one exception

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: The location was good with a very easy walk to the beach. The only issue we had was having to deal with bugs in every room, roaches, and other creatures. Island Retreat needs to hire reliable exterminators. If it weren't for the bug problem I would have rated 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tim H.

63 Island Retreat Review

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: It was maintained well, there were a few insects spotted, dead and alive. There could be a few more kitchen items included for that price, extra garbage bags, few more towels. It was quiet except for some kids stomping around upstairs, which is out of your control of course. Check in Time was delayed a little bit, but got in within an hour of the time they promised. Overall a great weekend.
Verified

8/10 Good

Trudy S.

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

Port A va

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in port Arkansas The accommodations were perfect for my family. It was clean with easy access to the beach. My only suggestion would be to have more space available for renters to put food and supplies otherwise it is a perfect vacation spot
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

PA vacay

We had a great time at at very homely location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Trudy S.

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

Port A vaca

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: We had a wonderful vacation. It has been a family tradition for more than 40 years and this year was great as always. The condo was clean and convenient to the beach and pool. If I had to make a suggestion it would be that we would have had more room for our own personal food and supplies. The rooms were well equipped but we needed to move things around a bit to fit in our own groceries and such. Overall it was a wonderful week.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Amy D.

Disappointed in Management Company(not rental)

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very 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: When we arrived the kitchen floor was wet and there was a towel laying next to the refrigerator that was soaked with water. We called Life In Paradise and were told that someone would come look at the fridge the next day(Saturday). When we came back from the beach Saturday afternoon, no one had come to check on the problem. At this point we were having to change out 4 towels every 2 hours to keep the floor from flooding. We called Life in Paradise again Saturday afternoon and told them no one had come by and we were having to use the owners beach towels, some of our own beach towels and the white guest towels to keep the floor from flooding. We were told soemone would be over in 15 minutes with more towels and also that no one would probably be able to come fix the problem until early in the next week. No one brought the towels and we literally spent the rest of our vacation rotating the towels every 2 hours. Also, the bathroom lights for the guest rooms went out and my husband would flip the braker, but they kept going out. The ceiling fan in the back guest room was not working, the back light on the porch was not working and the disposal was not working. There were also dead roaches ad bugs on the dishes in the cabinet. The actual unit was quite cute and ecclectic and was a good size for us. The mattresses were comfortable and we enjoyed the amenities. We liked the sand volleyball court and the pool. We liked that we could go out the back patio to the boardwalk. That was very handy. I was so worried the owner's kitchen floor was going to be damaaged and there was already water damage to their kitchen cabinets. I spoke to the owner of the unit above this one and she was going to report this to a "Terry". I believe she said that Terry is the president(?) for the resort. Again, the unit itself was fine. We loved the painting in the living room and even contacted the painter as he also lives in Austin where we live.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Great Port Aransas Rental

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: We have stayed in this rental twice now and are very pleased with all the amenities. We had plenty of nice towels, close to the pool, bbq pits and boardwalk. It's a favorite!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Danielle N.

Ninneman

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: We had an amazing vacation. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

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