Pet-Friendly Retreat w/ Private Pool, Fenced Yard and Close to the Beach

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A swimming pool with a shade sail, lounge chairs, and a fence with a pool rules sign.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a brown leather sofa, a blue ottoman, and a large painting on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a TV.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a blue ottoman, and a large green plant.
A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a brown leather sofa, a blue ottoman, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Port Aransas Museum

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, IB Magee Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Port Aransas

Port Aransas is home to this holiday home. Port Aransas Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hunting nearby.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Roberts Point Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet-Friendly Retreat w/ Private Pool, Fenced Yard and Close to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Pet-Friendly Retreat w/ Private Pool, Fenced Yard and Close to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Retreat w/ Private Pool, Fenced Yard and Close to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Retreat w/ Private Pool, Fenced Yard and Close to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Retreat w/ Private Pool, Fenced Yard and Close to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Retreat w/ Private Pool, Fenced Yard and Close to the Beach located?

Situated in Port Aransas, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Port Aransas Museum and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed our stay for my daughter’s birthday getaway. Rooms, living and pool were very clean and homey. Since we were minutes from the beach we took morning walks to the coffee shop then to walk on the beach. Host was very communicative when I had questions. Great experience overall. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2026
What a wonderful place to celebrate your daughter's birthday! We're so glad your family enjoyed the clean, cozy home, sparkling pool, and the convenient location for morning coffee and beach walks. It's great to hear our team was able to help whenever you had questions. Thank you for celebrating with us—we're honored to have been part of the occasion and can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable island getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2026
Thank you for the review! We're so glad you had a great stay and found the location convenient. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cute interior with a nice pool! Great location. Perfect stay for our little family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Thank you so much for the sweet review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the clean and cute interior, the pool area, and the great location. It’s wonderful to hear it was the perfect stay for your little family. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon for another beach getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for a great stay in Port Aransas. Our doggie loved it, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re so glad the home had everything you needed for a fun and relaxing stay in Port Aransas. Even better that your doggie enjoyed the trip too! 🐾 We truly appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you all back again soon for another beach getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable, more than fully stocked with kitchen ware, outdoor grill by the beautiful pool, laundry access, and ample parking. The location is also perfect - close to restaurants, bars, shopping, grocery store and the beach access road. We will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
We love hearing this—thank you! Clean, comfortable, fully stocked, and in a great location—that’s exactly the kind of stay we want for our guests. Sounds like you made the most of everything from the pool and grill to the easy access to restaurants and the beach. We really appreciate you staying with us and look forward to welcoming you back next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean, updated house. The pool area was also nice to sit around. Would stay here again, hopefully, the next time we travel South.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean when we arrived. The kitchen had all the items I needed even though I had brought my own. I loved that there was a place for the dogs to use the restroom and that a scooper was available to use. The pool area was amazing. There were two outdoor showers available which was very convenient especially coming back from the beach. Everything is close by. I would definitely rent again . Only 1 thing I can say is I wish the beds were a little more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re so glad you found the property clean and well stocked, and that the setup worked so well for you and your dogs—that’s always a big plus! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the pool area and the convenience of the outdoor showers after the beach. We appreciate your feedback about the beds, as comfort can vary, and we’ll be sure to share that with our team. Thank you for staying with us—we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house. Needs a little more love, but overall it was great. Pool was not cleaned, but once contacted property manager they did ask to clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great property. We loved the private pool. The property was clean. Will definitely b booking again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Island Vibes and your 5 star review! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us! We are looking forward to hosting you again very soon! -Port A Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Family Vacation

The vacation house was in a great spot that was close to all the places my family wanted to go to!!! The pool was the highlight of the trip and where we spent most of our time while at the house!! Would highly recommend for a family of four like ours, and we also took our two dogs who seemed to love it as well!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and your 5 star review! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us! -Port A Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay. Pool could have been a little cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and your 5 star review! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us! -Port A Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location great home

Clean great location great pool
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Thank you for the feedback. We hope you choose us again for your next escape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway.

Booked for the weekend. It was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2024
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick get away

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2024
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Hope to have you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Island vibes 2.0! Location was perfect. We loved walking to the coffee shop every morning. The pool was amazing. And the house had everything we could need. Looking forward to staying again. Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Absolutely phenomenal. We were forced to check in 30 minutes late, which has a parent of three is a little stressful. But the place is absolutely insane.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! We do hope to host you again very soon! -Port A Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short but sweet getaway

The crystal clear pool was an amazing break from the beach. The location is perfect. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Love to see reviews like this. We would love to have you stay again. Please call us for your next escape and ask about our returning guest discount!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super quiet neighborhood mins from the beach.

This property was great. Great location with a private pool, around the corner from the beach. Our family had such a great time here. We would stay here again in a heart beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
We are extremely happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again! Please give us a call for your next vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We were completely happy with this home away from home. Definitely on our list of places to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Be sure to call us for your next escape and ask about our returning guest discount!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PA the best

We stay here every year and look forward to our vacations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Wonderful! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Port A Escapes! Thank you for the 5 star review! We hope to book you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend get away

The property was cozy and well maintained. The pool was very clean, as well as the yard which included a fenced area perfect for the dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2022
Thank you for the feedback. Give us a call directly for your next escape!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Guests from Waco

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 enjoyed our stay very much. Everything was clean and in good working order. The beds were comfortable!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2025
We thank you for your high marks and 5 star review. We do hope to host you again very soon at Island Vibes! -Port A Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trio

Loved the location, clean , quiet and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review of Island Vibes 2.0. We are so pleased your family trio loved the location and that it is clean quite and centrally located. We hope you will return to visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good place to stay

Na
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

The property was clean an cozy. We enjoyed the pool and the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2022
Wonderful! Thank you for your 5 star review and for your continued trust in Port A Escapes! Please come stay with us again soon!
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