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The Fire Escape | Pet Friendly, Game Room, Gulf Views!

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A deck with blue Adirondack chairs and a table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a clear sky.
A row of mobile homes with a view of the ocean.
A multi-story residential building with a garage, a balcony, and a staircase.
A cozy living room with a large sectional sofa, a blue coffee table, and a wooden ceiling with a ceiling fan.
A large L-shaped sectional sofa with patterned cushions, a blue coffee table, and wooden flooring.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Holiday Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4th Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Bathroom

3rd Bathroom

4th Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is near the beach. Palmilla Beach Golf Club and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. With jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 29 min drive - 34.4 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 31 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Fire Escape | Pet Friendly, Game Room, Gulf Views! have a pool?

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

Is The Fire Escape | Pet Friendly, Game Room, Gulf Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Fire Escape | Pet Friendly, Game Room, Gulf Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Fire Escape | Pet Friendly, Game Room, Gulf Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fire Escape | Pet Friendly, Game Room, Gulf Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Fire Escape | Pet Friendly, Game Room, Gulf Views! located?

This family-friendly Port Aransas holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mustang Island Beach and Holiday Beach. Port Aransas Beach is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 57 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
How was great layout for our party of 10. View from rooftop deck was beautiful and listing did not do it justice. Family dinners were amazing at the huge table. Crab was eaten and wonderful memories were made. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing this thoughtful feedback. We’re glad the layout, rooftop view, and large dining space worked so well for your group and helped make special memories. It’s wonderful to hear you’d stay again, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
House was dirty with previous renters dirty clothes left behind. Roaches in the kitchen. Elevator did not work and was told they would not fix it until Monday when we were checking out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

Annual Fathers day trip to Port A. The house was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Thank you for your positive review of the Port A property. We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had an enjoyable Fathers Day trip and found the house to be awesome. Providing a comfortable and memorable experience for our guests is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Warm Christmas

It was a great experience, large enough for our big family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
We are so happy that you had a great time. We strive for all of our guests to enjoy their stay. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was perfect for our 1st stay in Port A! The kids had their area where they could all sleep together! The family common area was amazing for eating and game playing! Would definitely stay again!!! If I had only a slight concern it would be the recommendation for golf carts. We could never get a call back to rent who they recommended but found plenty of cart places to rent from!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had a wonderful time during your stay. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback, as it helps us to continuously improve our services. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

The place is large and accessible. The home was clean and had plenty of space for everyone to do their own thing. The pool table in the garage was nice to hangout, and the roof deck had an amazing view with an awesome breeze. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2024
Mark, Thank you for taking the time to let us know how your stay was. We are happy to see you had a good stay at The Fire Escape. We are pleased that you enjoyed the pool table. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you, SilverSands Vacation Rentals
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Plenty of Space, Enjoyed the Views

We had a great stay at this property! The three-story layout offered plenty of room for everyone, and the location couldn’t have been better—easy access to the beach and onsite entertainment options that teens in our group really enjoyed.We appreciated that the property is pet-friendly, though it’s worth noting that dogs can’t be left in the yard, so plan accordingly. The only thing we found ourselves wishing for more hand towels for the bathrooms and kitchen.Overall, it was a fantastic spot for a family getaway, and we’d recommend it for its space, location, and teen-friendly amenities. Be sure to spend some relaxing time upstairs enjoying the views both during the day and at night!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review of our property. We're delighted to hear that your family had a great stay and that the three-story layout, beach access, and teen-friendly amenities were a hit. Your feedback about the need for more hand towels is appreciated, and we'll be sure to address that. We're glad you enjoyed the views and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
This vacation should’ve gone smooth. I don’t know if we were double booked. We had booked to stay at the fire escape house 24 hours before we arrived we got a call from the Silversands informing us that the house is air conditioner had gone out. We were going to have to stay in another house which was supposed to be an upgrade from the fire escape house. We stayed in the dilly daily house. The challenges started from the very beginning we were unable to access the home because we have the wrong codes. We were unable to access garages because the homeowner’s personal items were in there therefore it only allowed us two parking spots which we needed for, and I specifically asked the property manager that the day before when we agreed to stay at the daily daily house. My husband‘s truck is a Ford F250 which sticks out about a foot a foot and a half out of the driveway because it’s too long for the short driveway is provided upon walking through the house. The upstairs was extremely hot so we called the property manager. She sent maintenance and it was prompt. He said that they turned breakers off to conserve energy, which is understandable unfortunately the house never did call off. It stayed pretty hot upstairs, but luckily our days were to be spent out on the island so we kind of dealt with the heat upstairs. By the time we would arrive at night it was cooled off at least on Saturday night. The rains started out here in Port a and a leak sprung from the ceiling in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry for the issues you faced. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Some things are out of our control and we try to find a solutin before you arrive. We’ll review your concerns to ensure future stays are smooth. Thank you for your feedback.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great House

The house itself was beautiful and location were great but there are a few things that need to be fixed. The railing on the 3rd floor balcony off the living room is extremely loose. I thought I was going to fall 3 stories when I leaned against it. It is a major hazard that needs to be fixed ASAP. The elevator got stuck on us several times between floors. There is a bad water leak when it was raining coming through the door jam in the 2nd floor, 2nd bathroom, the door jam between the sink area and toilet area was pouring water out of it.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Family Vacation in The Fire Escape

For the most part we all enjoyed this house however there were a few things that were very disappointing. On the rental website in the pictures there is not a house off the back decks. There is a open view between house and beach. It was upsetting to find a view of a house instead. Pictures need to be updated. The elevator broke twice. And after the second time maintenance did not fix it and we had to lug all of our luggage and coolers down 2 flights of stairs. Also the description states a walk to the beach. Not realistic. The golf cart was nice but the only way to get to beach was by car or golf cart. A/C worked great. Beds were comfortable. I don't think we would rent this house again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Almost 5 stars…

Not clean on time No trash bags Buy a new trash can Remotes out of batteries Minor repairs needed throughout Great place overall all. But remember, the devil is in the details. Pay attention to detail. You'll get 5 stars. I'll look for something more updated next time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 Star

Great stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun

Great spaces for families! Fun trips to beach on golf cart. Comfortable bed. Close to many stores and restaurants. Very nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 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
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Fire Escape Review

I gave one star for one reason and one reason only. The pictures on the website show an unobstructed view of the beach (https://www.silversandsvacationrentals.com/port-aransas-rentals/fire-escape), but when I get there I see that there is a new building being built completely blocking the view of the beach. False advertising in my opinion. I paid extra for that view, that was shown on the website and I did not get that view. The other issues were minor: (1) the bathroom on 3rd floor was not cleaned when we checked in. Toilet was dirty, no toilet paper or hand soap. (2) There was not enough dishwasher soap (only three pods) (3) There were not enough dish towels. Overall I like Silver Sands and I will most likely rent another unit again, I was just very upset the picture on the website does not match the reality.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

3 Star

I would love to rate this home better and would if it had more comfortable beds. Even just adding some pillow tops. Going on a fun vacation, playing all day in the sun then getting to bed tired to a HARD and totally uncomfortable bed. Mainly the king and 2 queen beds. Only 1 dish towel in the kitchen. No extra trash liners (only 2 provided) no extra paper towels, dishwasher soap. Please label owners closet by front door. Air turned to 86 degrees in the house - very hot on arrival!
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

1 Star

We had an unexpected family hospitalization and were told that their policy is to provide documentation of the emergency for credit but that we needed to contact airbnb first. I did and airbnb left it up to Silver Sands to changed our dates. Silver Sands did not allow for the change because they said we contacted them too late even though I was communicating in real time as the hospitalization was happening. And also to not expect prompt response if contacting them through airbnb. Previously they had been quick to respond when I asked a question about washer and dryer and that is of course how they first communicate about sending in other documentation for the rental. But still, I did call Silver Sands directly and email them directly as well as contact them through airbnb. They put their rentals out on airbnb, so I believe they should give the same customer service experience. But still, through 3 methods of communication during a family emergency at the hospital they said they could not do anything about changing our dates even to one that would cost less than the $2k we had already paid for. We have stayed at airbnb before and we have been patient and good customers to allow for time and mistakes on their part, but I guess that only works one way. We take this trip every May to memorialize a family member and now that family member's spouse had an opportunity to go for the last time. I understand that they as a company need to make money on a stay, but their is still room for grace and "let's see what we can do" for all parties to have a good experience. And yes, I understand that Silver Sands needs to make money off of the rental, we were simply asking for a change of dates that could be a time when their unit is typically not rented and for a shorter period of time, so that it would be the least inconvenience to them. Finally, I would walk away knowing I would rent from them again if the person I spoke to on the phone and the person emailing had had the sensitivity and customer service needed for this situation. But instead we got an uncouth experience from both.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

2 Stars: The Fire Escape

This was our first time to Port A. Upon arrival at the home it was nearly evening and dark, and as we settled in and inspected the home, heading to the rooftop directly obstructing the ocean views that were advertised was the construction of 2 new homes. This was an absolute disappointment. We thought we were paying for and would enjoy unobstructed ocean views and that was absolutely not the case, and workers at those 2 homes from sun-up to sun-down our entire week there were banging and making building/painting noise incessantly (metal ladders up and down, etc.). No ability to take a lazy afternoon nap which is routine for us while disconnecting and on vacation trying to get away from the “noise” of everyday life, not to mention thinking the price we were paying would not include this. This was our biggest disappointment yet additionally the home was not as clean as we would have expected for the price paid. The kitchen supplies and utensils and pots and pans were not clean, were old, and subpar. The appliances in the kitchen were also old and outdated (stove, fridge, microwave, and dishwasher). Also there was a Kuerig coffeemaker which we expected to utilize that did not work (thankfully there was a basic drip coffee machine that we utilized). There was only 1 kitchen dish towel in the entire home. The quality of all of the paper products provided (toilet paper and paper towels) were economy grade and literally paper thin. The pictures of the home show a guest bedroom with bunk beds on the second floor and that wasn't the case; it was a double/queen bed only and the home was advertised to have TVs in every bedroom which our boys always enjoy and that was also not the case in this same “changed” bedroom-no TV. Also the fact that you cannot get to the ground floor suite (not detached as advertised, rather part of the garage area inside the home) without taking the elevator was a disappointment. Overall when spending the amount of money on a home as we did here we would expect it to be as advertised and unfortunately that simply wasn't the case at The Fire Escape. Very disappointing, and we elected to leave our vacation early.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Check-in

COULD be great

The Fire Escape COULD be a great rental, but it is not because the owners or the management company just don't care anymore, don't communicate and pinch pennies. Communication: check in was confusing with the incorrect gate code. We weren't given any information about the golf cart and had to call several different offices to find out how to get the key. The information binder in the unit is just plain incorrect, and pretty useless. Amenities: we were not provided with hand towels or washcloths for any of the 3 bathrooms and the towels were threadbare and stained and we were only given 1 hand towel for the kitchen. We were given 2 dishwasher pods for a party of 6 + 2 children for 4 days and only 2 trash bags. The video for the TV on the ground floor is not connected to the cable box (no cable to be found) and the DVD player doesn't have a remote and respond to pushing the buttons on the unit. Basically the entire downstairs gameroom kids room doesnt work at all. The queen bed on one of the downstairs bunk beds was on a sheet of ply wood but still sagged in the middle and the neighbors outdoor lights flooded in through the slatted wood blinds all night making sleeping difficult. The pros- open concept kitchen, living and dining with room for all, the golf cart and the crows nest for sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great view of the ocean, lots of room

we had a great time at this property, although there were a few issues, leaky commode in garage bathroom, tvs in all of the bedrooms didn't seem to work......internet issues??? also the breakers flipped in the kitchen on the last day, but they air conditioning was cold and shower was hot😊overall was very good, already planning to be back next year for family vacay!!! love Port A and silver sands resorts
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Place With EXCESSIVE Fees

The place shows some age but it is nice with an excellent view and a good location. We really appreciated box fans. They provided good check-in instructions but there were no instructions on the location of the golf cart key or operation of the (not smart) TV. The Keurig didn't work (instructions were there). The master bath needs better makeup lighting. There were only 3 wash cloths in the top two levels which have 3 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms. A broom and dust pan left inside door while we were out. The advertised price was $425/night but when tax ($77/ night) & fees were added the total was $678/night. This included a cleaning fee of $195 but the instructions still said for us to carry out the trash and put dishes in dishwasher then start it. There was a very dirty coffee cup in cupboard so maybe the cleaner should take care of the dishes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fire Escape

Automated check in was a little frustrating. We could not get anyone to answer the phone to clarify instructions until very late on the day of our check in. There was a swarm of bees on the third floor patio that they never took care of. The house itself was very clean and one of the only houses I’ve ever stayed in w ocean views at every level. Had one more full size bed than the picture showed which worked out better for our group anyway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Fun house with a bad experience

We arrived pretty late in the night and were super tired when we arrived but, the first thing we noticed when we got there was a whole room (the kids room with 4 beds) was not cleaned at all. Beds unmade, towels on the floor, and trash (feminine products) in the trash can. We couldn’t use more than half of the beds in the house! It was very frustrating. I immediately took pictures and emailed the building Management. I got no response even after a follow up email the next day. When it was time for check out, I went to the property management property and spoke to them personally about the mess. They said they would talk to the home owner and ask what they should do about it. A week later, I still hadn’t had a response back from anyone. I gave them plenty of time to respond and make it right, even messaged on VRBO my issues because last thing I ever want to do was write a negative review. I understand things happen but, the lack of communication and paying full price for a house we couldn’t fully utilize is extremely irritating! Otherwise, the house was nice, beds were comfortable, loved the rooftop view, and free gold card access.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very comfortable stay

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: Description of property accurate except a pool table instead of ping pong table. Fantastic view of gulf and sunrises. Guests loved the cottage.Well equipped kitchen.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thanksgiving Break

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: Very clean and spacious home with a beautiful view. This unit had more amenities (cooking pans, utensils, and activities for rainy days) than most vacation rentals; which was greatly appreciated. If you need a place to get away, The Fire Escape is what you need.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Erin, We are so pleased you had such an enjoyable much needed break at The Fire Escape! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Please recommend The Fire Escape to family and friends!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house

Had a wonderful stay-beds were comfy, kitchen had everything you could possibly need (bring kitchen towels and detergent pods for the dishwasher)-one of the only houses in the subdivision with an unobstructed view of the ocean so enjoyed the patio very much-great house for dogs since the outside patio is fenced in-great that the golf cart was included
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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