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Tranquil Turtle | Pool, Arcade + optional Golf Cart

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Resort-style pool with sun shelf, pergola shade, and tropical palms
Golf Cart for easy beach-town cruising under the palms.
Bright game lounge with Star Wars arcade, TV, and patio access
Bright lounge with arcade game, comfy sofa and modern coastal decor
Cozy coastal living with gray sofa, sea-life art, and wood accents

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Roberts Point Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Common Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil Turtle | Pool, Arcade + optional Golf Cart

Tranquil Turtle is your pet-friendly, laid-back 3BR townhome in the heart of Old Town Port Aransas. Steps from coffee shops, restaurants & bars, and under a mile to the beach. Fresh coastal vibe, open living upstairs with sea-breeze balcony, King master, Queen guest, fun bunk room + sleeper sofa (sleeps up to 10). Shared pool, 4 player arcade & parking for 3. Add a 4-seater gas golf cart(additional fee) to your stay for quick trips to the beach or downtown—no charging, ready when you are.

Space:

Tranquil Turtle is a delightful townhome nestled in the heart of Port Aransas, offering a perfect blend of comfort and entertainment. With spacious living areas and a fully equipped kitchen, it's ideal for families and groups seeking a relaxing getaway. Enjoy leisure activities with an arcade featuring thousands of games and unwind on private outdoor decks equipped with lounge chairs. The property is pet-friendly and provides modern conveniences like high-speed internet and laundry facilities. Guests have parking access for two vehicles..

Kitchen:

The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a full-size refrigerator, providing everything you need to prepare meals in paradise. Enjoy your culinary creations at the dining table with seating for five, plus three additional stools at the breakfast bar. Start your day with coffee on the second-story back balcony, letting the sea breeze whisk your worries away.

Living Room:

Experience a welcoming open living space featuring plush couches seamlessly connected to the dining and kitchen area, creating an ideal setting for group gatherings and relaxation.

Bedrooms:

• The master bedroom features a king bed and ample drawer and closet space, making it perfect for extended stays. Enjoy the convenience of an ensuite bathroom, complete with a spacious tile shower and glass door.

• The second bedroom offers a queen bed and nightstands, along with the convenience of an ensuite bathroom featuring a spacious tile shower with a glass door.

• The bunkroom features a Twin over Full bunk bed with a Twin pull-out trundle, a closet, and a wall-mounted TV for added convenience and entertainment.

Downstairs

The downstairs living area includes a couch that converts into a queen-sized sleeper, complemented by ample entertainment options suitable for all ages.

• A Star Wars-themed arcade console, fully loaded with thousands of retro games, promises entertainment for both kids and adults alike.

• A hall bathroom serves this floor with a vanity and tub/shower.

• Wall-mounted TV for watching movies.

Bathrooms:

The unit features three full bathrooms and one half-bath, each stocked with essential amenities for your convenience.

Laundry:

• Washer

• Drier

Outdoor Area:

The outdoor space includes two private decks—one downstairs and one upstairs—each furnished with lounging chairs for enjoying the scenic views of Port A. Additionally, there's a beautiful pool perfect for lounging and cooling off.

• Just steps from the back porch, the pool features a rinsing area and a shallow section ideal for kids.

• Four luxurious chairs on the upstairs balcony and a table for two on the downstairs balcony.

Other details to note:

• Add a 4-seater gas golf cart to your stay for quick trips to the beach or downtown—no charging, ready when you are. Maximum capacity is 4 people; driver must be at least 21 years old. Additional Fees apply.

• The unit is conveniently located just a 5-minute drive, a 7-minute bike ride, or a 25-minute walk from the beach.

• The garage is stocked with beach toys.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Port Aransas

Port Aransas is home to this condo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Roberts Point Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Virginia's on the Bay - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Castaway’s Seafood & Grill - ‬4 min walk

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 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was really well taken care of, the owner was super responsive and helpful.4 bathrooms for a boys trip is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Thanks so much for the great review! I’m really glad to hear the place worked out perfectly for your trip and that you all enjoyed having plenty of space. It was a pleasure hosting your group, and I’d be happy to welcome you back anytime you’re in Port A.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will definitely rent again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Thanks so much for the great review! I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back next time you’re in Port A.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Diane! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the property. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I hope to welcome you back to Tranquil Turtle for another relaxing stay in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deuk

The place was very nice and perfect for for our family. Also, Torrey our host , was very gracious and allow us to check in earlier than scheduled
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great! The only thing I wish they had more was cooking amenities. The neighbor was also cutting his trees at 4 am and woke us up. Overall, great place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaicee N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great and cozy unfortunately didn’t get to use the pool due to the weather being cold but we still enjoyed everything and the host was very informative
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your kind words! I’m really happy to hear you had a cozy and enjoyable stay, even with the chilly weather keeping you from the pool. I appreciate your note about the communication as well—it means a lot. Hopefully next time the sun will cooperate so you can enjoy a swim too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what was listed! We loved this property. Perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
We're glad you had a great stay Breanne! We'd love to have you and your group back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mardi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. And they were extremely kind and sent us a gift package as their first guest.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
Thanks for your kind review, Mardi. I appreciate your feedback and would love to welcome you and your family back whenever you’re in Port Aransas again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Could have used more pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Cindy! I appreciate you letting me know about the pillows, and I’ll make sure to add more to ensure future guests have everything they need for a comfortable stay. I hope you enjoyed your time at Tranquil Turtle and would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is beautiful and perfect. It was perfect to give us all enough space with teenagers. The host was very responsive and made everything easy from providing details before our arrival to real-time answers to our questions. We plan to return. Perfect location and nice complex. The only issue we had was with noisy neighbors blaring music and it was weird but we could hear them snoring from bedroom wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m thrilled to hear you found the home beautiful, comfortable, and spacious for your family, and that communication went smoothly. I’m sorry to hear about the noise from neighboring guests—thank you for mentioning it, and I’ll be sure to pass that along to the complex management. I’d love to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing stay in Port A.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
Thanks so much for your kind review! I’m really glad to hear that everything went well. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’d be happy to welcome you back anytime you’re in Port A.
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