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Pirate Bay Retreat + 2 Shared Lagoon Pools + Near Beach | The Blue Pelican

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A pool area with colorful Adirondack chairs, a swimming pool, and thatched umbrellas.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a large beach-themed TV, a sofa set, and a coffee table with a tray.
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Holiday Beach
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Nook

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Full Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Pirate Bay Retreat + 2 Shared Lagoon Pools + Near Beach | The Blue Pelican

Welcome to The Blue Pelican, a stunning coastal retreat in the heart of Port Aransas. This spacious and modern coastal home is perfect for families or groups looking to enjoy the best of beach life with all the comforts of home. Located within the Pirates Bay Port A community, you'll have access to the fantastic two community swimming pools - both are lagoon-style and shared by the community, providing a refreshing place to unwind after a day at the beach.

The expansive living room serves as the perfect gathering spot, featuring a large flat-screen TV for movie nights and plenty of comfortable seating. The bright and airy space is designed to offer a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of natural light streaming through the windows. Whether you're curling up for a cozy evening indoors or preparing for a day of adventure, the living room provides the ideal space for both.

The primary bedroom boasts a king bed, TV, and a luxurious ensuite bathroom with dual vanities and a spacious shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed, TV, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower and tub combo, providing comfort and privacy for all guests. The third bedroom features a queen bed, perfect for extra guests, while the bunk nook with a twin-over-twin bunk bed offers additional sleeping arrangements for kids or adults.

The sleek and modern kitchen is a chef’s dream, offering spacious countertops and barstool seating for casual meals or socializing while preparing food. Fully equipped with all the essentials, including a heavy-duty washer and dryer in the in-unit laundry room, this kitchen makes cooking and cleaning up a breeze, so you can focus on making memories instead of chores.

Whether you're visiting for a week of relaxation or a fun-filled weekend of outdoor adventures, The Blue Pelican offers the perfect space to call home during your stay in Port Aransas. With its beautiful furnishings, well-thought-out design, and convenient location near all the best local attractions, this vacation rental is an ideal choice for those seeking comfort, style, and proximity to the coast.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

Port Aransas, a gem on the Texas Gulf Coast, offers the perfect blend of sun, sand, and relaxation. With its pristine beaches, charming small-town vibe, and a wide range of outdoor activities, it's an ideal vacation spot for groups. Enjoy fishing, water sports, or simply lounging on the sandy shores. Don't miss the Port Aransas Nature Preserve for birdwatching.

Local Attractions: Mustang Island Beach, Port Aransas Nature Preserve, Dolphin Tours, Texas SandFest, Fishing Charters, Port Aransas Art Center, Red Dragon Pirate Cruises, Golf Courses, Port Aransas Museum, UT Marine Science Institute (UTMSI).

Home Truths:
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Construction is always happening somewhere in Port Aransas; we can’t guarantee that you won’t hear/see construction, building, or community improvement projects and events during your stay.
- Please remember that you are on an island; mosquitoes/pests can be plentiful several times per year.
- Cable/WIFI is provided as a convenience; Port A does experience outages from time to time.
- Please note that the maximum occupancy includes infants and babies. Ensure that the total number of guests, including little ones, adheres to the specified occupancy limit.
- This community has 2 community pools available for guests.
- Please note that you must be 25 years old and above to book this home.

Parking Details:
- Only 2 parking spaces are available—NO boat parking.

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All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit to be charged after booking.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5110126vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 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) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pirate Bay Retreat + 2 Shared Lagoon Pools + Near Beach | The Blue Pelican have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Pirate Bay Retreat + 2 Shared Lagoon Pools + Near Beach | The Blue Pelican?

As of 5 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pirate Bay Retreat + 2 Shared Lagoon Pools + Near Beach | The Blue Pelican on 2 Nov 2026 start from £212, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Pirate Bay Retreat + 2 Shared Lagoon Pools + Near Beach | The Blue Pelican pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pirate Bay Retreat + 2 Shared Lagoon Pools + Near Beach | The Blue Pelican?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pirate Bay Retreat + 2 Shared Lagoon Pools + Near Beach | The Blue Pelican?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pirate Bay Retreat + 2 Shared Lagoon Pools + Near Beach | The Blue Pelican?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pirate Bay Retreat + 2 Shared Lagoon Pools + Near Beach | The Blue Pelican located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

ryan d.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very nice place to stay

Wonderful kids loved the pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy L.

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

The Blue Pelican was perfect!

This unit is designed beautifully and was plenty of room for our family of 9! Close to everything and the beach! We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert R.

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

awesome

Great place. we had a GREAT TIME. Very nice place .We will return and will recommend to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie A.

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

Pelican House

Our stay was great! Very relaxing and private! Awesome being able to spend the day at the beach then coming back to the pool. Will definitely be booking here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect place !!!

We have been coming to port a for years. This is the best place we have stayed at !!! Lots of room , pool was huge !! Beds were comfy . Kitchen had everything we needed .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee K.

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

Blue Pelican

Had a great time. Our stay was great, condo was very roomy for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Would go back

Nice place. Good location. Kids all had fun and definitely served its purpose of housing seven of us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Little getaway

Perfect size for our party of 9. Kids had a blast at the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Short Getaway

Enjoyed our spur of the moment trip to Port A. The condo was clean and slept all of us very comfortably! We enjoyed the pools and had fun playing the games provided in the condo. This is our 3rd time at Pirates Bay and have not been disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana J.

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

Perfect for the kids

We took 5 of our grandchildren to “the beach” for 4 days. This location and rooms We’re perfect. The pool is close with play area. The layout of rooms Was great. Thank You so Much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray T.

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

Awesome

The property location is spot on two ways to get to beach access. Cleanliness and accommodations were spectacular. An additional pool area would be nice because the pool area is small and very busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ernesto E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Room was clean, however we could never use one of the RR because the shower did not work. this was a huge inconvenience. I tried calling , left a voicemail , and messaged on app. Also, the TV in the master never worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michelle G.

Disliked: Communication, location

Never got to stay at location because of hurricane Beryl

We were issued a mandatory evacuation on our trip and were not able to stay at all. Management communication leading up to evacuation was non existent until I reached out and then it was unsatisfactory at best. They told me a mandatory evacuation warranted a refund and then they ghosted me when I tried to follow up. Do better!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great birthday weekend

This community and property were awesome. We really enjoyed our stay. The check in process was easy. The townhome was clean. My only complaint was the water pressure was low in the sinks and the outlets didn’t work in the master bathroom. None of this ruined our stay, but it was an inconvenience. Otherwise I would definitely recommend this community and townhome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy C.

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

It was great!

It was a nice place, and we loved the parking and pools and playground. Plenty of space very easy checkin and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Family Vacation

We stayed at this property 7 years ago, which made me rebook here this time around. This home was exceptional!! Upon arrival I could not get VRBO to answer, kept telling me it would be a long wait, I then contacted Sand Key Realty, the property management team, and they were excellent. Could not have been more helpful!! The location and grounds were great!! Will stay here again! Kids loved the pools and playground area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

MICHELE L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The pool guy came in the middle of the day and sprayed us in the pool and all our towels. We were lucky to get into the pool since the management company left the wrong code and wouldnt call back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

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

Great place in Port A

Perfect for families with children. Comfy beds and couches. Loved the two ensuite bathrooms for separate couples. The place was clean and spacious enough for 6 adults and 3 kids. The pool area and playground was very nice. My only complaints are that the fridge did not gel cold and chill our food/drinks until 24 hours after check in. I'm assuming it was turned off or turned down until right before our check in. Most of our food had to be moved to the freezer and coolers and was inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Weekend getaway

My family loved staying here! The property was cute, comfortable and felt welcoming. Plenty of room for 5 adults, 2 young kids and an infant. We loved the pool area. And loved how close we were to the beach. We had a great weekend vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louisa R.

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

Vacation

We had an excellent time with family for a short three day weekend. The kids had so much fun in the pool and at the beach which is Conveniently near by. They played games and had plenty of sleeping room. We will definitely do this again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A.

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

Peaceful

It was a great and would definitely will be coming back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela D.

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

Spring Break Family 2022

Very handy, close to everything, quiet at night, even on Spring Break. Floors were a little dirty for a crawling/toddling baby, got all her new clothes dirty. Over all comfortable and as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole S.

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

Short stay

This is a beautiful property, only wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely share for others to enjoy this property in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Great Escape!!

The place was very clean and the location was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Fishing trip

My husband has been to Port Aransas several times to deep sea fish. This was my first trip. My daughter and her family came with us. This rental house was everything we wanted it to be. It was "as advertised " I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

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