10/10 Excellent
Debra V.
3 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Location for Vacation
Debra V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Beachside Bliss: Pet-Friendly Retreat with Elevator and Direct Boardwalk Access
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 72109.7 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Port Aransas, TX
- Place, Mustang Island Beach5 min walk
- Place, Port Aransas Beach10 min drive
- Place, Whitecap Beach15 min drive
- Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beachside Bliss: Pet-Friendly Retreat with Elevator and Direct Boardwalk Access
🌊☀️ Relax, Unwind & Breathe in the Sea Air at Brucie’s Bungalow – MD145 🏖️
Your perfect slice of Mustang Island paradise
✨ Ocean views • Multiple balconies • Private boardwalk to the beach ✨
📌 Occupancy Notice
Maximum occupancy is strictly enforced per city ordinance and is based on legal capacity, not bed count.
🌴 Welcome to Brucie’s Bungalow
Escape to Brucie’s Bungalow, a beautifully renovated coastal retreat where modern comfort meets laid-back Gulf Coast living. Nestled along quiet Mariner’s Drive, this home offers a peaceful getaway away from the crowds—while still keeping you close to Mustang Island’s best beaches, dining, and entertainment.
Stroll down your private boardwalk, feel the sand between your toes, and let the island vibes take over—paradise really is just steps away 🌊✨.
🌅 Outdoor Living at Its Best
This home was designed for soaking up the outdoors, featuring four gorgeous balconies, a sprawling wraparound deck, and an open-air sitting room—perfect for morning coffee ☕, afternoon relaxation, or sunset cocktails 🌇 with a salty breeze.
With expansive outdoor spaces, there’s plenty of room to relax, play, and bask in the Mustang Island sunshine ☀️.
🏡 Comfortable & Thoughtfully Designed Interiors
Step inside and enjoy a layout built for comfort and convenience.
🔹 Second Level Includes:
🛏️ Two queen bedrooms
🛌 Primary suite with walk-in closet & private bath
🛁 Two full bathrooms
Not a fan of stairs? A multi-person elevator provides easy access to all levels 🛗.
🎉 An Entertainer’s Dream
The third floor is the heart of the home and perfect for gathering:
🍽️ Open-concept living space
🍳 Large eat-in kitchen with maple cabinetry & granite countertops
🔥 Cozy living room with wood-burning fireplace
🌊 Wraparound deck with breathtaking ocean & bay views
A separate TV room with a full bar 🍹 and an additional full bathroom offers even more space to relax or entertain.
🧺 Added Convenience
The first level features a full laundry area and a half bath, making extended stays effortless and comfortable.
With balconies on every level, enjoy sunrises over the Gulf 🌅 and sunsets over the bay 🌄 every single day.
🎮 Bonus Feature – Game Room Fun!
This rental includes an added game room, perfectly set up for family fun and friendly competition! Enjoy ping pong 🏓, foosball ⚽, and comfortable lounge seating, making it the ideal space for game nights and quality time together.
🐾 Good to Know
☕ Drip coffee maker & Keurig
🛺 Golf cart access
🐶 Pet-friendly (2 pets max)
🌊 Exterior decks & balconies with ocean & bay views
🛗 Multi-person elevator (all levels)
🏛️ Corpus Christi STR #: 2022-124622
📧 Important Note
After booking confirmation, a rental contract outlining all policies, rules, and expectations will be emailed and must be reviewed and signed prior to arrival.
🌴 From sunrise coffees to sunset skies, Brucie’s Bungalow is where unforgettable island memories are made 🌊✨
Must be 25 years of age to rent.
Boardwalk to beach access.
Your perfect slice of Mustang Island paradise
✨ Ocean views • Multiple balconies • Private boardwalk to the beach ✨
📌 Occupancy Notice
Maximum occupancy is strictly enforced per city ordinance and is based on legal capacity, not bed count.
🌴 Welcome to Brucie’s Bungalow
Escape to Brucie’s Bungalow, a beautifully renovated coastal retreat where modern comfort meets laid-back Gulf Coast living. Nestled along quiet Mariner’s Drive, this home offers a peaceful getaway away from the crowds—while still keeping you close to Mustang Island’s best beaches, dining, and entertainment.
Stroll down your private boardwalk, feel the sand between your toes, and let the island vibes take over—paradise really is just steps away 🌊✨.
🌅 Outdoor Living at Its Best
This home was designed for soaking up the outdoors, featuring four gorgeous balconies, a sprawling wraparound deck, and an open-air sitting room—perfect for morning coffee ☕, afternoon relaxation, or sunset cocktails 🌇 with a salty breeze.
With expansive outdoor spaces, there’s plenty of room to relax, play, and bask in the Mustang Island sunshine ☀️.
🏡 Comfortable & Thoughtfully Designed Interiors
Step inside and enjoy a layout built for comfort and convenience.
🔹 Second Level Includes:
🛏️ Two queen bedrooms
🛌 Primary suite with walk-in closet & private bath
🛁 Two full bathrooms
Not a fan of stairs? A multi-person elevator provides easy access to all levels 🛗.
🎉 An Entertainer’s Dream
The third floor is the heart of the home and perfect for gathering:
🍽️ Open-concept living space
🍳 Large eat-in kitchen with maple cabinetry & granite countertops
🔥 Cozy living room with wood-burning fireplace
🌊 Wraparound deck with breathtaking ocean & bay views
A separate TV room with a full bar 🍹 and an additional full bathroom offers even more space to relax or entertain.
🧺 Added Convenience
The first level features a full laundry area and a half bath, making extended stays effortless and comfortable.
With balconies on every level, enjoy sunrises over the Gulf 🌅 and sunsets over the bay 🌄 every single day.
🎮 Bonus Feature – Game Room Fun!
This rental includes an added game room, perfectly set up for family fun and friendly competition! Enjoy ping pong 🏓, foosball ⚽, and comfortable lounge seating, making it the ideal space for game nights and quality time together.
🐾 Good to Know
☕ Drip coffee maker & Keurig
🛺 Golf cart access
🐶 Pet-friendly (2 pets max)
🌊 Exterior decks & balconies with ocean & bay views
🛗 Multi-person elevator (all levels)
🏛️ Corpus Christi STR #: 2022-124622
📧 Important Note
After booking confirmation, a rental contract outlining all policies, rules, and expectations will be emailed and must be reviewed and signed prior to arrival.
🌴 From sunrise coffees to sunset skies, Brucie’s Bungalow is where unforgettable island memories are made 🌊✨
Must be 25 years of age to rent.
Boardwalk to beach access.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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
Property Registration Number 2022-124622
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Port Aransas
Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Whitecap Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Roberts Point Park and Texas Sealife Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Port Aransas, TX
What's nearby
- Mustang Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Mustang Island State Park - 5 min drive - 8.3 km
- Port Aransas Beach - 10 min drive - 13.5 km
- North Padre Island Beach - 15 min drive - 25.1 km
- Whitecap Beach - 15 min drive - 25.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kody's - 7 min drive
- Sonic Drive - In - 7 min drive
- Coffee Waves - 8 min drive
- Miss K's Bistro & Catering - 7 min drive
- Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria Etc - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brad B.
7 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations and plenty a room for entertaining
Brad B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Faith H.
17 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Faith H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jose F.
14 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Port A getaway
Jose F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stan W.
20 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property!
Stan W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lauren I.
12 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house and location
Lauren I.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ted T.
26 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual beach visit
Ted T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elois W.
13 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House has a great vibe!
Elois W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenny T.
1 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice!
Jenny T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
28 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely return!
Jennifer M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly C.
16 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed vacation
Kimberly C.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly B.
26 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good property, close to beach
Kimberly B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kristyn V.
27 May, 2023
Port A Trip
Kristyn V.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Debbie B.
3 Aug, 2024
It was wonderful
Debbie B.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Gordon S.
23 Apr, 2024
Sandfest
Gordon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Superior, WI
4 Mar, 2023
Great place to stay
A guest from Superior, WI
10/10 Excellent
Christopher S.
25 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great
Christopher S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jenny R.
6 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mariner
Jenny R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim Y.
10 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach break
Kim Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Theorron J.
26 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay close too the action
Theorron J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Debora G.
3 Jul, 2024
Gorgeous house!
Debora G.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Robin D.
2 Jul, 2024
Good Times in Port A
Robin D.
10/10 Excellent
Giuseppi S.
11 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruce's Bungalow review: 5 stars
Giuseppi S.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Mona G.
10 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the Sun
Mona G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Kevin M.
4 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could of been a 5 star
Kevin M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by New Wave Vacation Rentals
New Wave is proud to offer incredible vacation rentals throughout the area. From Port Aransas to Corpus Christi—and every area in between—we offer homes with comfortably spacious floor plans and stunning amenities. Interested in a small condo getaway with your sweetheart? Planning a lavish getaway with your extended family? We have vacation rentals of all sizes to accommodate many different types of vacation plans, each of which is fully furnished with comfortable coastal furniture.
Our Mission is to give back and help Port Aransas maintain its natural beauty. With each booking a portion of proceeds will be given back quarterly to a local non profit. We will be selling and including: Protect Port A bracelets in all guest gift baskets. Our mission extends to our guests through our "Welcome Baskets." Each reservation will find a welcome basket when they arrive at our property. The basket includes items from local business partners as well as a Protect Port A trash bag. Use the bag to collect beach trash, then return the full bag to our office in exchange for a local gift certificate to be used during their stay and help keep our beaches cleaner than when you arrive.
Our Mission is to give back and help Port Aransas maintain its natural beauty. With each booking a portion of proceeds will be given back quarterly to a local non profit. We will be selling and including: Protect Port A bracelets in all guest gift baskets. Our mission extends to our guests through our "Welcome Baskets." Each reservation will find a welcome basket when they arrive at our property. The basket includes items from local business partners as well as a Protect Port A trash bag. Use the bag to collect beach trash, then return the full bag to our office in exchange for a local gift certificate to be used during their stay and help keep our beaches cleaner than when you arrive.
What makes this property unique
This Mariner's Drive home is in pristine condition and offers a quiet diversion from the crowds and traffic on Mustang Island, but is close enough to enjoy all the great beaches, restaurants and entertainment amenities! A short walk down the road is a private boardwalk that takes you straight to the gorgeous sand beach. With the four amazing balconies that wrap this home you are sure to be able to watch amazing sunrises over the ocean and sunsets over the bay every day of your visit.
This House Includes...
A drip coffee maker and a Keurig coffee maker
Golf cart access
Is Pet Friendly (2 pets max)
This House Includes...
A drip coffee maker and a Keurig coffee maker
Golf cart access
Is Pet Friendly (2 pets max)
Languages:
English
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