Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table with chairs. There is a door, a window with blinds, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, two wicker chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
A sign for Island Retreat, a beachfront condominium complex, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by green lawns and buildings with multiple stories.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated for value
    Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Holiday Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is near the beach. 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
Map
port aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 30 min drive - 34.8 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 31 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Holiday Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

love this place

We have been here 5 times and it is always a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are pleased to know you enjoyed the property and that we were able to accommodate your needs. We look forward to seeing you again at Life in Paradise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Pick!

Great Place to stay! Great view of the pool. Great walk to the Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesomeness

Location was great, amenities were great, and boardwalk to the beach was short and convenient. The property was well maintained and the pool was always clean. I highly recommend this condominium!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Thank you for letting us host your stay! We hope to see you again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Vacation 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 enjoy golf of Mexico . At night walk on the beach. Only bad thing that we had to leave 2 days before because of the shtorm. Hope everything and everyone survive and we will come next year
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2020
Thank you for your thoughts and concerns! We enjoyed hosting you all here in Port Aransas and we are re building the areas affected and will be ready for you to come back again next year, Thanks Life In Paradise
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shocked by COVID Cleaning Fee

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: For an older place it was pretty nice and close to the beach. Didn't realize the COVID cleaning fee would be so expensive - it was like $200.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
Thanks for staying with us. You booked your stay thru a third party that adds extra fees to their end of the bookings disguised as cleaning fees. Had you booked directly thru our website your cleaning fee would have been the regular charge of $105. Call us direct the next time you want to come to paradise.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

HEAVEN ON EARTH

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: This vacation rental was truly amazing! We’ve been coming to Port A for years and always make it a point to stay in different areas of town and this was the best spot yet! We loved the fact that it was tucked away from 11th street due to all the noise from golf carts and loud music. The inside of the condo was marvelous! Super clean, comfortable bedding and sitting areas, and the kids loved the most was the AC was “the bomb”. Tons of windows and great views of the pool and beach! Definitely have found our forever spot here in Port Aransas!!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2020
Thank you for choosing Life In Paradise.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The location is great, but the condo is just ok. For the cost, I'd hoped for something a little more comfortable. Pros: location, clean, kitchen utensils were fine, updated fridge and dishwasher, good communication.Cons: cheap synthetic bed sheets in Master, dead pillows, all-in-one shampoo/conditioner/body wash
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Little Beachside Condo

Great condo, was impressed by the quality and cleanliness, and of course perfect location for a weekend beach stay. Very comfortable, quiet (off-season so that's expected), and well equipped. Very good communication from the property management that made the whole check in and check out process seamless and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Accomodations - Some Issues

The condo was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located in respect to stores and attractions. Very nice pool and easy access to beach. We did have to deal with the WiFi being out for 2 days due to outdated/bad equipment, but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

So close to the beach, restaurant and shops. Pool is huge and you can bbq. Only thing is the beds are not comfortable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer 21

Basics like tp and trash bags not supplied. We’re not told we needed to bring. Floors had lots of sand when we arrived.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach vacation

Clean convenient and cozy with great views
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Our experience

I will say overall we loved the condo and view of the pool and view of the oven, BUT I was NOT happy with being left with NO CLEANING supplies to clean with, I called and asked for a broom and was told someone would bring me a broom twice and towels to wash counters with and NEVER was. Was only left two trash bags for 5 days. That is my complaint with this property. I was unable to sweep and clean up beach sand with kids due to having NO SUPPLIES to clean with. I am a clean freak and hated it but it was out of my hands.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Get-A-Way

Beautiful condo - exactly as described! Communication was amazing - so helpful! Will stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

I was so happy with our choice to stay at this property. It may not have looked too exciting from the parking lot. But everything is new and nicely decorated. The back patio looks out over the common green space/pool area and you can even watch the sunrise, though it is always better to see on the beach. Having a boardwalk available to get to the beach was so convenient Everything in town is within a little over a mile. I would definitely stay here again. The only negative was that satellite would not get a clear picture (but netflix did work in living room). We had never been to Port Aransas and were quite happy we chose to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very enjoyable experience

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: The rooms were really nice and clean, bright and beautiful. The kitchen was clean and functional with new appliances. The bed rooms are relaxing, my son even enjoyed taking a nap on the bay window seat. We had fun sitting and dining outside, at picnic area next to the pool. Beach was close by, easy to access for night fishing or early morning stroll.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was perfect

The location was exactly what was described and the company was more than helpful with any question or concern I had. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place/location

This was a nice condo, seemed to have fresh paint, new rugs, and updated kitchen. The view of the pool and ocean was good. Patio chairs were new and pretty teal color. Free Netflix in living room. A/C ran well. The only negatives were broken towel racks in each bathroom, broken toilet paper holder in one bathroom, and not enough hooks/racks to hang things like towels/suits. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Time, and great room

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: The room was perfect for my family and I, plenty of space , the view from the balcony was amazing and just hearing those waves made it all worth it ! The only bad thing I can really say was some of the remotes didn’t have batteries that worked, and having a child that has autism not having internet connection was a bit of an issue but I loved the property and would rent again ! Staff during check in process was beyond helpful (Brenda) was polite, made my check in experience a good one for sure.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2020
Thanks so much for staying with us at Life in Paradise. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Island Retreat 40. Thanks for mentioning our staff, they work extra hard to accommodate our guests. We do look forward to you visiting again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo for the price point

We enjoyed our stay. It was a modest and clean property with great access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway for our family of 5@

This was the perfect getaway for our family. Codo is clean, well stocked and very well maintained. The a/c works great! Easy checkin/out process. Definitely will be back. Wish the water pressure was better but other than that, perfect condo for my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Summer fun

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: The grass was beautiful rooms were great plenty of towels the mosquitoes were bad but that's a nature thing everything was wonderful from the location to the people
Archival

6/10 Okay

Nice rental, rude staff at Island Retreat

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Condo was in good shape and clean, other than finding some sand in one of the beds. Life in Paradise staff was very nice and helpful. There was rude staff at the condo site. For the most part, we loved Island Retreat, but now we are contemplating whether we should ever stay there again due to the rude staff.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2020
Dear Ms. Gomez Thank you for sharing your experience at Life In Paradise Vacation Rentals. As a valued guest, we appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you had a great stay. We apologize for the staff at the Condo for being rude, we do not have control over their staff and have several different properties to choose from next time you are in Port Aransas! With a spirit to serve, we take great pride in not only meeting, but exceeding your expectations. Your feedback is integral to our ability to continue to improve our service. Thank you again for your time and come visit us again soon! Sincerely, Life In Paradise
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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