Experience easy living at On the Half Shell. This studio condo is spacious and well laid out, perfect for your next getaway in Port Aransas! Upon entering, you’ll find two queen-size beds and a flat-screen TV. The full bathroom offers a shower and single sink vanity. There is a tidy kitchen area with all your essentials to prepare delicious meals. Enjoy ocean breezes on the balcony out front.
This home is located at Island Retreat with plenty of parking, including boat parking. Enjoy the private boardwalk to the beach shared pool, barbecue grills and more. Rent a golf cart and head to town where there’s amazing shopping, dining and entertainment.
Book your stay at On the Half Shell and find out why the beaches of Port Aransas, Texas, consistently make the Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best list. Known as the “Fishing Capital of Texas,” Port Aransas is an angler’s haven with pier fishing, deep-sea excursions, and bay and channel fishing. You can even cast your line directly in the surf. Water activities abound in Port Aransas, and you will have your fill of surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, kayaking and paddleboarding. The pristine coastline and warm waters of the Gulf invite you to spend leisurely days swimming, snorkeling and beach combing. Port Aransas also boasts a bustling community of art galleries, museums, boutiques, and restaurants to satisfy every palate. Book On the Half Shell and find out for yourself why Port Aransas is a favorite vacation destination!
City of Port Aransas Short Term Registration: 248221
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Lignende overnatningssteder
Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach, Gulf Views
Port Aransas
Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach, Gulf Views
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Dette overnatningssted udlejes af en professionel vært, der udlejer som en virksomhed eller et erhverv.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Værten har ikke angivet, om der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet. Medbring evt. egen alarm.
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Denne lejlighed befinder sig tæt på stranden i Port Aransas. Port Aransas Museum og Rialto Theater er nogle af de kulturelle seværdigheder, mens et par eksempler på de oplevelser, du kan udforske i området, er Roberts Point Park og Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Vil du gerne have dyppet tæerne? Der er rig mulighed for Jetski, kajakroning og parasailing i nærheden af overnatningsstedet.
Port Aransas, TX
Hvad ligger i nærheden?
Holiday Beach - 5 min. gang - 0.5 km
Mustang Island Beach - 2 min. kørsel - 1.9 km
Port Aransas strand - 4 min. kørsel - 3.4 km
Whitecap Beach - 30 min. kørsel - 34.8 km
North Padre Island Beach - 31 min. kørsel - 35.9 km
Sådan kommer du rundt
Rockport, Texas (RKP-Aransas Distriktslufthavn) - 47 min. kørsel
Restauranter
Whataburger - 3 min. kørsel
Port A Pizzeria - 3 min. kørsel
Fins Grill & Icehouse - 5 min. kørsel
Sip Yard - 5 min. kørsel
Bier Haus - 3 min. kørsel
Ofte stillede spørgsmål
Har On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach! en pool?
Ja, dette overnatningssted har en pool.
Hvad koster det at overnatte hos On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach!?
Priserne for 1 nat for 2 voksne hos On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach! den 29. jan. 2027 starter fra 14.126 kr., inkl. skatter og gebyrer, fra og med den 4. okt. 2026. Denne pris er baseret på den laveste pris pr. nat fundet inden for de seneste 24 timer for ophold i de næste 30 dage. Priser kan til enhver tid ændres. Vælg dine datoer for mere præcise priser.
Er On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach! et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?
Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.
Hvor meget koster parkering hos On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach!?
Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.
Hvornår er indtjekning på On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach!?
Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00.
Hvornår er udtjekning på On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach!?
Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.
Hvor ligger On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach!?
Dette lejlighedskompleks ligger tæt på stranden, kun 0,6 km fra Holiday Beach og 3,3 km fra Port Aransas strand. Derudover ligger Mustang Island Beach og Port Aransas Birding Center ca. 5 km derfra.
Anmeldelser
8,4
Alletiders
Anmeldelser vises i kronologisk rækkefølge og har gennemgået en modificerings- og verificeringsproces, medmindre andet er angivet.
Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 23 af i alt 48 anmeldelser
10 - Fremragende
23
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 13 af i alt 48 anmeldelser
8 - Udmærket
13
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 8 af i alt 48 anmeldelser
6 - Okay
8
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 3 af i alt 48 anmeldelser
4 - Dårligt
3
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 1 af i alt 48 anmeldelser
2 - Forfærdeligt
1
9,0/10
Rengøring
8,6/10
Indtjekning
8,6/10
Kommunikation
8,8/10
Området
8,4/10
Annoncens rigtighed
Anmeldelser
Verificeret anmeldelse
8/10 Godt
Matthew D.
25. okt. 2025
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
It was a great place to stay for the price. The area was clean place to stay and friendly. Its beach access was great and a very short walk. The pictures and descriptions accurately represented the room we stayed in. Kids loved the area and the beach. It was a great vacation! Would recommend it to anyone.
Overnattede 4 nætter i oktober 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. okt. 2025
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the location and beach access convenient. We strive to provide accurate descriptions and are pleased to know it met your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
Fra en partnerside
10/10 Fremragende
12. mar. 2020
Synes godt om: Rengøring, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Synes ikke om: Indtjekning
Great Spot
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:
On the Half Shell is an awesome was perfect for our little family. We enjoyed every moment of our FAMILY time. The beach was close, the pool was great. Silver Sands was great with the check in.
Overnattede 3 nætter i oktober 2019
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. sep. 2023
Family time is always the best! We are so thrilled to hear your family had such an enjoyable time at On the Half Shell. Please come back and visit soon. We would love to have you back!
Fra en partnerside
8/10 Godt
79footloose G.
2. okt. 2022
4 Star
Pool closed early and the light at the bbq pit did not work.
Otherwise it was a great stay with no issues!
Verificeret anmeldelse
8/10 Godt
Verificeret rejsende
17. mar. 2024
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Cozy needs updates
Cute & Cozy
It definitely needs a few updates in kitchen & bathroom but clean. I recommend a few item for kitchen: salt, pepper, coffee filters at the very least
Overnattede 2 nætter i marts 2024
Fra en partnerside
8/10 Godt
Annell D.
3. jun. 2019
Sister getaway
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 recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
There were many positives: great pool, very clean, cute decor, bed & pillows great, easy to find & manage. Only a couple of negatives: fridge did not work right & was brought ice chests. Some dark stains in tub & toilet/bath room very small. Nice, beachy decor. I would stay here again.
Overnattede 5 nætter i maj 2019
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. sep. 2023
Dear Annell, We greatly appreciate you letting us know about your recent stay and that you got much enjoyment from the swimming pool, and that the homes amenities were great. Thank you so much for letting us know of the unforeseen issues as well during your stay so we could most definitely get these addressed. We truly do look forward to having you back with us again soon. Very Sincerely, Your Silver Sands Family
Fra en partnerside
10/10 Fremragende
13. jun. 2019
Family Vacation
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:
Getting there and settled in was a nightmare! Our map took us to Anchor Rd which is about 2 blocks from Island Retreat. We didn't have the room #, which is 19, so when we got to the security gate, they wouldn't let us in. We finally got to the room and the door would not open, turns out the knob is on backwards so turn to the left not the right. Once in the room I fell in love with it. It was big enough for 5 and the beds were amazing. The board walk is by the pool and it's about a 3 minute walk from the room. The beach is right down the road as well. Great location!! I WILL BE RENTING THIS CONDO AGAIN, if it's available next year!!
Overnattede 4 nætter i juni 2019
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. sep. 2023
Dear Kristy, Thank you so much for the feedback you have provided in regards to having trouble locating your home! We have just started using the app for our guests and their arrivals, as this is indeed quite helpful for our guests who have late arrivals. This most definitely been so helpful to have, yet, we have found out that our amazing guests, such as yourself, were not being given the unit numbers, through the app, to their homes! This has most definitely been resolved on our end and we are sorry for the inconvenience this caused upon your arrival. We are indeed delighted to hear once you arrived to your paradise location at "On the Half Shell" that you fell in love with your unit and it was quite amazing! Most definitely the location and the boardwalk is truly nice at this location and the beaches proximity is incredibly close! Thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to have you stay with us and we most definitely look forward to having you back with us again soon! Very Warmest Regards, Your Silver Sands Family
Fra en partnerside
4/10 Ringe
Heather M.
1. aug. 2019
On the Half Shell
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than 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:
We will not be staying in property #17 again. The location was good, but the room needs updated. When we arrived I made the mistake of going to the property office no one knew what was going on. I had actually leased through Silver Sands. The pool was dirty. There was construction going on everywhere. No parking places.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juli 2019
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. sep. 2023
Dear Heather, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better. Please feel free reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.
Verificeret anmeldelse
6/10 Okay
paul f.
21. mar. 2023
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed
Synes ikke om: Annoncens rigtighed
No Balcony
Property had listed a private balcony which does not exist. This is a first floor unit with one window that overlooks a parking lot. It is located in the Island Retreat resort which is very nice with 2 pools, a tennis court, basketball courts, pickle ball etc. Large open green space with grills and picnic tables as well as a coin operated laundry on site. The beach is accessible from two points over a long board walk over the dunes. You can drive to park closer to the boardwalk or the beach is about a 10 minute walk from the unit.
The unit itself is one of three units managed by an offsite company...we found the company to be nice and responsive...but don't expect to just go to the office onsite to get a towel or deal with any situation.
The unit itself was clean and well equipped except as mentioned before there is no dish soap, dish towels, or wash cloth to clean dishes with so be sure to bring them.
Overnattede 4 nætter i marts 2023
Fra en partnerside
6/10 Okay
19. sep. 2022
On the half shell
Very clean with comfortable beds. Nothing fancy but good for the price
Fra en partnerside
8/10 Godt
A guest from Austin, TX
11. sep. 2022
Good stay but bad description
The condo was what I expected for an older unit. The description said, po view but there wasn't one. The wifi password given was not good. The wifi name wasn't given. What's on the wifi box inside the unit is what finally worked. You are near restaurants but not in walking distance really. We went for the beach and we had a great time. The unit had so many hooks to hang stuff to dry. That was really nice. It was perfect for my husband and myself. The kitchen was a good size.
Fra en partnerside
6/10 Okay
Mary D.
30. aug. 2022
3 Star
The space was ok. There was no wifi the whole time and our cell service was bad. We tried to get assistance with the wifi but were told to contact the local office which was closed. The TV screen has a problem and we weren't left with anything to do dishes. We had to go to the property office for dish soap.
The beds were comfortable and the place had most expected amnenities in the kitchen and bathroom. Overall it was Ok.
Overnattede 2 nætter i august 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. sep. 2023
We just wanted to thank you for leaving a review, this helps us learn what we can do better to service you and other guests. So sorry that there were some things missing that would've made the stay better, we do try our best to accommodate as best as we can and we will make sure to be more aware of these issues. We hope you choose to stay with us again so we can make up for this experience! -Bella
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Teri M.
12. aug. 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Girls trip
The property is in a great location near the beach. This was a trip with my granddaughter. We enjoyed the pool and short walk to the beach. The room was clean and comfortable.
Overnattede 3 nætter i august 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. sep. 2023
So glad you all enjoyed the stay at the rental! We hope to have you back again and appreciate the feedback -Bella
Verificeret anmeldelse
2/10 Bundkarakter
Sarah W.
8. aug. 2022
Synes ikke om: Rengøring, kommunikation, annoncens rigtighed
The Roach Motel
If I could give a zero star overall review I would. On our first morning, we were greeted by one giant cockroach and 3 babies. I contacted silver sands and they sent someone to spray the next morning. they did not offer to move us, just getting someone to kill the roaches we could see. This would prove to be a much larger INFESTATION than initially thought. We encountered MANY more cockroaches before and after the pest control sprayed. We called a second time to inform the property manager of the roaches, and asking for some compensation (as much of our vacation had been spent dealing with these pests, including finding them in our coolers). These people gave us the run around for 2 days saying the manager would get with us but never did, and when we finally demanded a refund, they offered us an insulting amount back. We were asked to send an email requesting what was fair and never responded back. These people will waste you time with bad business practice, and clearly do not care for cleanliness. This place was INFESTED with roaches, DO NOT GO HERE!
Overnattede 6 nætter i juli 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. sep. 2023
Hi Sarah,
I am so sorry that our service did not satisfy you during the stay. I do remember trying to get this worked out for you and I apologize but the amount that we offered is the best we could do. We did spray multiple times and were not able to move you do to this reason so we do apologize for that as well. We will speak with the front office at IR to make sure these issues do not pop up again. Thank you, Bella
Fra en partnerside
8/10 Godt
Dana M.
26. jul. 2022
Great place for the price!
Good clean place!
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. sep. 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
Fra en partnerside
6/10 Okay
Maranda R.
23. jul. 2022
Great Location, Okay Place
Check-in was at 4:00. We showed up at 4:45 after checking in online, and the place hadn't been cleaned yet. We have two young kids so that was very inconvenient. We called the office to let them know, and they said let me call you back so I can talk to the cleaning lady. She called me back and the phone cut off. I missed her call and she left me a message that they just needed to change the sheets. Still NOT okay. The next morning my husband went to the office to show them pics of the stained couch, cracked tile, and shower problems. She told him, “I'm sorry I am just the middle man and when let the manager know. They should give you a call later.” We never heard from anyone. We will not book this place again!! The location is great, but the property and management were lacking to say the least.
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. sep. 2023
We just wanted to thank you for leaving a review, this helps us learn what we can do better to service you and other guests. We deeply apologize that you had to deal with those issues, there is no excuse as to why you were not able to enjoy the stay. We will be sure to do better in communicating and cleanliness, know that we do care about our guests and don't ever want to lose trust. Someone will be notified about all of this so we can correct what was wrong. We hope you choose to stay with us again so we can make up for this experience! -Bella
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Amanda L.
12. jun. 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Beach trip
Lots of fun!++
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. sep. 2023
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the stay here! We appreciate you for taking the time to leave feedback, this helps us learn what we can do better, hope to have you stay again soon -Bella
Fra en partnerside
10/10 Fremragende
2. jun. 2022
5 Star
I LOVE this unit. everything was very nice. I know it was a hectic weekend and everyone was running as fast as they could but watch you "maid" service. I didn't have bath mats, only 1 kitchen towel and since there was no paper towel and i didn't bring any i could have used another kitchen towel to dry dishes. There wasn't anything to set dishes on to drain but the towel...hated to get excess water on counter.
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. sep. 2023
We just wanted to thank you for leaving a review, this helps us learn what we can do better to service you and other guests. I am glad there was some positives in your visit with us, I hope you choose to stay with us again so we can make up for this experience! -Bella
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Shannon S.
2. apr. 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Spring Break
The place was safe and easy access to the beach without driving.. Very clean and comfortable!
Overnattede 4 nætter i marts 2022
Fra en partnerside
10/10 Fremragende
Fay G.
26. feb. 2022
Customer satisfaction.
Weather was not great! Beds soft. Otherwise was exactly right.
Overnattede 5 nætter i februar 2022
Verificeret anmeldelse
8/10 Godt
Tamara K.
18. okt. 2021
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Nice stay.
We were close to the beach and sand festival. There was not a dish washer, which is fine, but also no dish each or towel to dry with.
Overnattede 3 nætter i oktober 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse
8/10 Godt
Kristopher T.
28. jun. 2021
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Nice stay
This was a nice stay. Walking distance to the beach.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse
4/10 Ringe
Kail K.
6. jun. 2021
Synes godt om: Indtjekning, beliggenhed
Synes ikke om: Rengøring, kommunikation
Terrible Service
Our troubles started before we even arrived. My husband had to call and submit our agreement and licenses multiple times. When we called to find out why we hadn’t gotten check-in information we were informed that our final payment wasn’t processed because they switched systems. How were we supposed to know this?
Upon arrival there were many things different than what was described in the advertisement. Disappointing, but it happens when a company has many units and doesn’t make the description individualized.
Neither the coffee machine or the stovetop worked for any of the time during our stay. I called multiple times and one of the times was informed that there were no prior notes from my previous call. I also asked for more towels several times, which were promised but never delivered. The stovetop was never addressed and a new coffee maker was brought the evening before our check-out.
Needless to say, we do not recommend this property. Apparently there are several companies that own throughout the complex. The management staff on site does not have anything to do with the condos except for parking. Not something we have previously dealt with and makes a HUGE difference in your stay. We will not be staying a location without property management on site again.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juni 2021
Fra en partnerside
8/10 Godt
DeAndra H.
19. maj 2021
Cute condo!
Cute condo right on the beach. It is a bit rustic, but adorably decorated and can't beat the location! So easy to book and access.
Overnattede 2 nætter i maj 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse
6/10 Okay
Melissa W.
17. maj 2021
Synes godt om: Rengøring, kommunikation, beliggenhed
Synes ikke om: Indtjekning, annoncens rigtighed
Rough vacation
Somethings out of their control. We have horrid weather. The beaches were littered and the sand is packed down hard. We waited 30 mins to get into our room as the lock wouldn't work. This happened twice more during the stay. The mattresses desperately need to be replaced. My back hurt so badly by day 3 that I slept better on the hard couch. Beach is not as close as pictured or described - about a 1/4 mile walk. Not a lot to do in Port A when the weather is bad.
Overnattede 4 nætter i maj 2021
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Rhonda C.
4. maj 2021
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Great place
Room was clean Beds comfortable. Kitchen was small but we didn't need to use it. Bathroom was also small but wouldn’t prevent me from renting again. Had a problem with the front door lock but they sent someone right way to help us in. The room size was comfortable with 2 adults. I would definitely rent again.
Overnattede 2 nætter i maj 2021
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