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Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach

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Pool
Beach Gear Credit Included With Your Stay! (2 Night Minimum)
Miscellaneous
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4396 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

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.)
    ‪44 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

About this property

Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach

IR11, Studio Efficiency, 1BA, 4 Guests, 2 Shared Community Pools, Shared Charcoal Grills, 2 Boardwalks, No Pets Allowed, Golf cart accessible

This first-floor studio is ready to accommodate 4 people just across from the pool and recreation areas. This is a great affordable option to stay on the Gulf and enjoy the beach and water just over the walkways which cross the rolling dunes. The kitchen has a stove, microwave, coffee maker, dishes, pots, pans and utensils needed for basic meal preparation(*No dishwasher*). It's updated with granite counters and fresh white cabinets. For your convenience, the cabinets are open so you don't have to search for anything, it's all within reach. The dining area has a round table with four chairs available. Enjoy playing cards or your favorite board game next to the large bay window, or a leisurely meal together. Nearby, an overstuffed love seat and coffee table await you. From there you can watch the flat-screen TV or lounge with the comfy pillows. Wicker furniture brings the beach vibe inside and fresh gray floor tiles keep the room fresh no matter the weather. Sleep well after a day enjoying the surf and sun in either the full/queen-sized beds with calming seashell bedspreads. You can also watch TV in bed. The full bathroom separates the sink from the stool and shower, so two people can get ready at once. Extra counter space by the bathroom sink keeps your things conveniently within reach. The space is bright and fresh with granite counters and chrome fixtures. Located near downtown Port Aransas, you have easy access to the golf course, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. *Golf carts will have to be parked in the overflow parking area no exceptions* / Parking Passes for 1 Vehicle Only

1 Full Bed
1 Queen Bed

Please bring coffee and filters.

Island Retreat Amenity Access and Important Information:

• 2 - Large Swimming Pools – Hours: 9am – 10pm
• 2 - Boardwalks to the Beach w/ rinsing station
• Basketball Court
• Tennis and Pickle ball court
• Sand Volleyball
• Playground
• Charcoal Grills and Picnic Areas throughout the complex
• Private Event Room - Call for details
• 24 Hour Laundry Facility (coin operated)
• Sorry, No Pets Allowed
• Minimum age to rent is 25, ID Required
• All Vehicles require a parking pass
• No Grilling within 20ft of any building

Guest Services @ Island Retreat Office
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 1pm

STR # 248213

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Affirm Payments Are Not Accepted.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island State Park. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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
  • North Padre Island Beach - 22 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 22 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kody's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬3 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 does it cost to stay at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach?

As of 11 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach on 26 Jul, 2026 start from S$201, 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.

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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pilar S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

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

10/10 Excellent

austin c.

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

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

8/10 Good

Jason D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

6/10 Okay

Patricia

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

4/10 Poor

Paul

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth W.

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stela H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Regina Q.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa M.

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

JOHN K.

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

8/10 Good

Tara Q.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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