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Shared Pool and Grill, Boardwalk to Beach, Parking for 2

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Living area
Pool
Beach Gear Credit Included With Your Stay! (2 Night Minimum)
Beach
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Shared Pool and Grill, Boardwalk to Beach, Parking for 2

EC126 The Sandbox, 3BR, 2BA, 8 Guests, Shared Pool, Shared Charcoal Grills, Boardwalk, No Pets Allowed, Golf Cart Accessible, Parking Strictly for 2, Passes Required

Enjoy the peacefulness of The Sandbox at El Cortez on Mustang Island, just three miles south of Port Aransas. You will love the open floor plan and spacious living room and bedrooms with ocean life décor carried throughout of this two-story home. Cable and Wi-Fi are available in the condo with a TV in each bedroom. Gather everyone in the living room to watch a movie on the wall-mounted TV while lounging on the couches and two rockers/recliners. The kitchen is equipped with everything needed to prepare meals such as spacious Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, crisp white cabinets, a regular drip coffee maker, dishes, basic pots, pans and utensils. Enjoy meals at the dining table with seating for four. Take your coffee out to the private patio to sip in the ocean breeze while sitting on the outdoor furniture. The downstairs master bedroom (BR1) consists of a King size bed, nightstand, a chest, a closet, a desk/chair and a wall-mounted TV. The ensuite bathroom holds a vanity, tiled tub/shower and a new full-size stackable washer/dryer for your use during your stay. Venture upstairs to the Loft area ( made up of a Twin over Full bunk bed, a Queen bed, nightstand, chest, closet and a wall-mounted TV. The third bedroom (BR2) includes a King bed, nightstands, a chest and a closet. The ensuite bathroom contains a vanity and a tile shower. Take in views of the community pond from the private balcony with outdoor seating. Use the golf cart accessible boardwalk to spend a day at the beach. Cool off in the shared pool, just steps out the patio door, or sit under the covered area with shared charcoal grills for cooking up the day's catch. El Cortez is just five minutes from Port Aransas offering a variety of restaurants, shops, nightlife and fishing charters.
Your perfect island getaway awaits you, book today!

BR1- King
BR2- King
Loft- 1 Twin over Full bunk bed, 1 Queen bed

Things to Know:
Must be 25 years old to book one of our units. Strictly enforced, ID verified upon check-in.
Please bring coffee and filters.
Please provide your own charcoal.
Laundry detergent not provided.


STR # 228875

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mustang Island Beach and Port Aransas Beach. 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.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Mustang Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 18 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 19 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Texas State Aquarium - 41 min drive - 68.1 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria Etc - ‬7 min walk

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. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house for four of us with easy beach access and a short drive to restaurants! Great find!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad the house was comfortable for your group and that you enjoyed the easy beach access and convenient drive to restaurants. It sounds like you found a great spot, and we’d love to host you again! -Life in Paradise Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall, the place was clean, close to everything, and comfortable. The beds were spectacular. Only thing I would complain about is not knowing that the queen and bunk space was a loft, but overall it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you found the condo clean, comfortable, and conveniently located, and that you loved the beds. We appreciate your feedback about the loft setup and will make sure it’s clear for future guests. – Life in Paradise Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lixin W.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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