Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
You have probably looked at this listing and are thinking you are looking at a premier property in Port Aransas. Well, you are not. Let me explain why. First, let's start with location. This rental, despite its listing is not in Port Aransas, it is seven miles south of Port A in Corpus Christi. Why would this matter? Well if you want to participate in any of the Port A activities, like renting a golf cart or taking a walk from one store to the next, you can't at this location. Expect a lot of driving. Also, expect a pretty good hike from the house to the beach. This is not considered beach front, beach view by any stretch of the imagination. And even beach accesible is a stretch as well. Second, the furnishings, amenities, and quality of the items in this home are poor at best. There were insufficient bath towels (and very cheap quality), bed linens were very rough and scratchy, and pots and pans in the cabinet were dirty and not cleaned. Additionally, simple things like a few extra trash bags, dishwasher/laundry soap, and even wash rags were not provided. Forget about assuming you could find aluminum foil or something else as extravagant in the kitchen. Some of the amenities like the outside grill were so badly worn that you can't and don't want to use them. There was a general cleanliness problem as well, there was trash in the yard, the garage is full of "junk" and it was clear upon arrival that there was very little care taken in the place. Also, the house has several exterior problems where the stucco, lights, trim, etc. have been removed but not replaced. There is an entire balcony on the front of the house that has the tyvek paper showing. It is immediately apparent why there are no external pictures. Finally, there is a bit of creepiness with owner mounted cameras both inside and outside the unit. There were Nest cameras plugged in in the living room and at the front door. Additionally, there was a Ring video doorbell on the front door.