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Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by green lawns and buildings with multiple stories.
A sign for Island Retreat, a beachfront condominium complex, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and stone tables, string lights overhead, and a barbecue grill in the background.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a beach in the background.
A compact kitchen with a stove, coffee maker, and sink. There is a blue sofa and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Holiday Beach

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is near the beach. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Palmilla Beach Golf Club and Fisherman's Wharf. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 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) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 3 miles (5 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. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beds was sandy under the sheets..not sure if the sheets was clean after the next quest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Great location, property was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2022
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are pleased you enjoyed the location and the property! Come back soon and see us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great location, cleanliness and security.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2023
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are pleased to know you enjoyed the property and that we were able to accommodate your needs. We look forward to seeing you again at Life in Paradise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

Good place to stay and not go broke.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review. We hope to see you again soon at Life in Paradise!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1st stay at the Island Retreat

Nice place that worked great for us. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed Island Retreat! We look forward to your return to the Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I like that the property had lots of security and they have parking for ur boat. Its very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a short trip

Property had everything we needed and was a short walk to the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and happy we were able to accommodate your needs. Thank you for staying at Life in Paradise.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I was not able to go due the weather (Coastal Flood Warning) Property Owners were more worried about the money than the safety of possible re newing account. But definitely will stay away from this property and person and tell everyone I know
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quick beach trip

Process was very easy and I had no issues with anything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
We appreciate your review, Jason! So glad everything went well! We look forward to your return to the Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return to the Island!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

I liked the location to the beach. The condo needed a good cleaning under furniture and some minor repairs (lamp was broken, burned out light bulb in bathroom, need more outlets, need a bar to hang clothes on). All appliances worked and AC worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall it was a good experience

The beds need replacement, mattress was a bid worn. The closet was locked so you could not hang up clothes. A dirty wash rag was left in the shower from previous renter.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2022
I hope you enjoyed your stay other than the issues you mentioned. We do apologize for those. Locked closets are usually for the owners use, mattresses, we will relay your concerns to the owner and the washcloth, it may have been a cleaning rag left by housekeeping. Either way we will let them know. We do hope you will come back to the Island and stay with us again soon.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
You will be required to do paperwork outside of your booking. Expect multiple emails and texts. I was 1,000 miles away from home and had no choice to sign or have no plaace to stay. During your visit you will be informed that you are required to clean thw
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We love Island Retreat 11!

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: This was our third visit to Island Retreat. Room 11 is nicely renovated and with lots of natural light. Kitchen has all you need to cook meals in. Our priorities are being able to stay a short walking distance from the beach at an affordable price --and this is exactly what Island Retreat provides.My Jeep broke down so I had a stay a few extra nights (over a weekend) while my vehicle was being repaired. Island Retreat gave me a nice discount on the third extra night when I explained my situation. I really appreciated that!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and were happy to help out while your vehicle was being repaired. We look forward to having you back again soon. Life in Paradise
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Apartment close to the beach!

The office personel "rode with us" (my daughter and I) for the 8 hr trip, via texts, with instructions and help for us on the way down! The apartment was clean, cool and had several items we did not expect, pots, pans, coffee maker, toaster and loads of towels etc. There was even bottles (not tiny sachets) of shampoo/conditioner, washing up liquid, hand soap and lotion. We will know not to bring our own next time lol! The only thing I would give 3/5 stars is the beds, but they became more comfy as the days went on! We plan on coming back, thank you for a relaxing pleasant few days! Trish and Becky
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2022
Thank you for your review! That is awesome to hear that the office guided you on your trip! We are pleased your enjoyed all the amenities and had everything you needed! We look forward to you coming back to the Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good times

We enjoyed our stay. Our room was pleasant, nice and cozy. Short walk to the beach on a nice well taken care of deck/walkway. We did not have hot water one of the mornings we were there. Maybe our room didn’t have a dedicated water heater. Either way, overall we had a great time and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and quiet

The property was quiet and relatively clean. Had on-site security. Room was smaller than expected, but suited our needs for the short stay. The beach is a little walk to the back of the condos and over a boardwalk to the beach road.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy check in process

The check in process was great, room was just as described. Would def stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best weekend get away in 4 yrs!

Everything was clean and tidy! The beds are comfy 😴 The property is very clean and the pool was fantastic! Very close to the shore and management was super friendly & helpful! I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was awesome

Place was super clean and in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Perfect for a quick weekend getaway, condo had everything we needed. Courtyard area was perfect for an evening bbq, swim, and stroll on the boardwalk, loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2021
Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return to the island!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

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: Great
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a wonderful stay at this condo. We hope to have you back again soon. Life in Paradise
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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