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Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach

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A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by green lawns and buildings with multiple stories.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a swimming pool, multiple buildings, and a beach in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and a painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Holiday Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪3 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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo 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. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Holiday Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.2

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. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a bit too loud from upstairs is all! The rest of the Experience was fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family

Great place for a quick trip with the family. Location was ideal for beach/town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your trip and hope you come back soon. Thanks for staying at Life in Paradise.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing oceanfront condo!

Nice path 200 yards to the beach! Very large pool and clean, comfy condo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much for staying with us, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay, We look forward to having you come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our kids loved being so close to the pool

We’ve stayed at several condos at Island Retreat, but this one is by far our favorite. We really enjoyed being on the ground floor and so close to the outside accommodations. Pool, picnic tables, bbq pits, boardwalk, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much for staying with us, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay, We look forward to having you come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A birthday to remember

My daughter turned 18 while we were there. Wish we could have stayed longer. It was clean and safe and in a great location. Would love to do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and it was a convenient location! We hope you come back and see us soon! Thank you for staying at Life in Paradise!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this Port Aransas condo! The location is perfect—just a short-ish boardwalk stroll over the dunes to the beach, and close to downtown shops and restaurants. The condo itself was very inviting, clean, and well-stocked. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking, with modern appliances and plenty of counter space.The living area was comfortable and spacious, with plenty of seating for our group, and we loved being able to step right out to the private patio to enjoy morning coffee. The master bedroom felt like a retreat with its king bed and ensuite bathroom, while the second bedroom was great with two full beds.The pool was well-kept and a great way to relax after a beach day. Overall, this condo offered everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful condo complex close to beach

The property was great, close to pool and closest condo to the boardwalk. Very clean, had plenty of towels. Was easy to get in and out of. Only issues were the management companies app did not work, and there were little things like condo was advertised for 6 people but had only 5 forks, 5 plates, etc... Also would be helpful to have a text morning of departure with items you're supposed to do before leaving. The onsite staff I met was very helpful though. Overall I'd stay at this condo with this company again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2022
Thanks so much for staying with us, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay, We look forward to having you come again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island Retreat has been a favorite of ours when visiting Port A. We've stayed here many times over the years. This particular unit had everything we needed. I would suggest a look at some very noisy beds that are not particularly comfortable. One thing that did occur was with the kitchen ceiling lights. They inexplicably went out. I flipped the switch and nothing. Then about ten minutes later I tried again and they came on. Just an FYI. All in all, for a quick getaway, we had a great time. We will return to Island Retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Island Retreat continues to be a favorite for your visits to Port A, and it’s wonderful to hear this unit had everything you needed for your getaway. We appreciate your feedback about the beds and the kitchen ceiling lights—thank you for bringing those to our attention. We’ll make sure to look into them. All in all, we’re thrilled you had a great time and look forward to welcoming you back to Island Retreat for your next visit! -Life in Paradise Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Longtime guest of Island Retreat

Over all we have always enjoyed IR and have stayed in this unit many times.. and several others on the property… although inflation is at an all time high and also due to Harvey 5 yrs ago I am very disappointed in the third part bookings. House keeping fee … two tax fees and other charges . Probably be looking for other options with less added on fees .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Best thing I can say is the location is good

The location is good....that's about all I can say about this place. The door code didn't work. Took a visit from a maintenance person, no explanation. Living room furniture is old and uncomfortable. Beds were worse! Had to be 10 years old....old, soft and creeky. We all woke up with sore backs. Was not advised of the renovations going on next door. Hammering and noise the entire stay. Not a relaxing vacation as we had envisioned. Plus the outlets in the "master suite" bath didn't work.....
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disappointed

We arrived to Port A early so we could find our place of stay then went to the beach. I contacted the place to see if we could get in a little early, but was not allowed to check in until 4pm. I realize that was the check in time, but the places we have stayed before always lets us in before the set time. After we where allowed to go in we noticed the freezer handle was broken loose at the bottom, a light fixture was broken there was only 1 or 2 pc. of silverware no knives, and the blender was very dirty. Not to mention how old it was. It looked like something from the 1970’s or 80’s. Also make sure you have any and all utensils, condiments, coffee, ect… there is absolutely nothing there. The Master bathroom appeared clean until I took my shower. There was a massive amount if hair in it It was covering the drain and there was a large clump in the corner of the shower. Also the other bathroom had a loose toilet seat. Other than these thing we had a great time. However when we go back next year, we will definitely be looking for a different place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback on the property and we are so sorry you had these issues. Please feel free to check out some of our other properties for your next visit.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Problems with stay

Bugs crawling up kitchen backsplash, open packet of cake snack under MBR bed, soiled looking recliner chair, drain stopper not working in MBR bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay right by the beach

Overall nice and clean property. Close and easy access to the beach. The only improvement I would suggest is investing in new beds for guests. But I would definitely recommend and return as a guest again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Improvements for property

I was a little disappointed because the TV in living room could not be hooked up to cable so it did not work, The dryer did not work and we called, no one came to fix it. The shower in the MBR barely sprayed water so we could only use the hall bathroom. The toilet in the MBR was running and would not stop, we were able to get it to stop by moving the ball inside. You could hardly get the back door open to go outside to the patio. The place did smell clean but I have never been a place with so many issues. Just wanted you to know.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great unit, very clean, super easy check in process!

We visit Port A once a year to once every two years, for the last decade plus. This was the easiest check in process ever. The unit was nicely decorated, very well maintained, well stocked with items any guests would need. The internet service was fast and reliable and very easy to connect to... This property management company has it all going on in all the right areas. If I were to purchase any property in the Port Aransas area I would use this company to manage it and I would love to own one of these units... we will be staying here in the future... Very well done folks! You got my vote... Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and clean

Been going for 20 years to Island retreat…love the access to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2021
Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return to the island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean

Very clean really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2021
Thank you or the great review, and thanks for staying with us at Life in Paradise. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to the beach..

Great location, easy check in,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Life in Paradise!!

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: I can’t say anything wrong about this room! Comfortable and cute!! Love that’s it’s ground level and easy to get in and out!! Made my stay so much more enjoyable!!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at this property. We look forward to having you back soon. Life in Paradise
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Not as expected

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Red comforter in master was replaced with a red quilt that was dirty and stained. Unit had hodgepodge furniture/decor and upholstery was stained and dirty. Patio was dirty with broken table and to many plastic chairs. Would not stay in unit 27 again. However, Island Retreat grounds and beach were beautiful. Thanks
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