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Palmilla Resort Home | Pool, Patio & Boardwalk to Beach | Near Downtown

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Exterior
Living area
Pool
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Palmilla Resort Home | Pool, Patio & Boardwalk to Beach | Near Downtown

The Sand Trap at Palmilla Beach

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This newly built 3BR/3.5BA home features two balconies and a BBQ grill. Enjoy the amenities of Palmilla Beach Resort, including a pool, boardwalk to the beach, and on-site dining.

Contemporary furnishings, high-end finishes, exposed-beam vaulted ceilings, and vibrant beach colors will make your family or group feel immediately relaxed.

You’re located right on the golf course and a 5-minute walk from the Black Marlin Grill. For more dining and entertainment options, head to nearby Port Aransas and Schlitterbahn waterpark.

ABOUT THE HOUSE

After a day at the beach, cool off in the living room. Kick back on the plush sofa (which converts to a queen sleeper sofa) or on the love seat. Later, watch a movie on the 70” flat-screen TV.

The gourmet kitchen features a gas range and a large island with two barstools. Cook a tasty meal, and then gather at the dining table for eight. Six more can pull stools up to the counter, or head out to the balcony, where you’ll find seating for five.

In the evenings, relax on the two Adirondack chairs on the front balcony. Later, gather on the second balcony with seating for five -- fire up the grill for a seafood feast, and enjoy a meal paired with views of the beautifully landscaped resort.

When it’s time for bed, guests staying in the first-floor master bedroom will have a king bed and an en-suite bathroom with a double vanity and a walk-in shower. A second bedroom has a twin-over-king bunk, while the third bedroom has a twin-over-queen bunk. Both have en-suite bathrooms with tub/shower combinations. And every bedroom has a 48” flat-screen TV.

EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS

Visit the Guest Services pavilion at Palmilla to receive VIP wristbands that allow access to resort amenities. During the summer, poolside cabanas, golf carts, beach chairs, and umbrellas are available to rent via Guest Services. Enjoy a designated area at the beach with air-conditioned bathrooms and food services.

For on-site dining, you’ll find the exquisite Black Marlin Seaside Grill, REDS Patio Bar, and the Agave Poolside Cantina.

The newly redesigned 9-hole course incorporates the best of true links-style play and winds its way throughout the Palmilla Beach Resort Community. Palmilla Beach challenges golfers of any skill level with ocean breezes, lush fairways lined with native grasses and challenging greens. With a variety of tee boxes, the course will fit any player's current game.

Amenities include a second refrigerator on the first level -- perfect for storing grilling foods and beverages -- and a washer/dryer. There is parking for three cars in the driveway, plus additional street parking.

You’ll also enjoy an outdoor common area with patio tables and gas fire pit, which is shared with other homes.

Trailers/boats are not permitted on-site; however, nearby parking is available.

Short Term Rental Permit #540960

THE LOCATION

Palmilla Beach Resort is your passport to an exciting Port Aransas vacation. Relax in the sparkling seaside pool, where Friday nights are movie nights.

For a fun and easy night out, grab dinner and cocktails at Palmilla’s Black Marlin Grill, which features live music several nights a week. Downtown Port Aransas is just 5 minutes away, and Schlitterbahn waterpark is just a 20-minute drive.

THINGS TO KNOW
There is currently major construction occurring on new homes in the area. No current homes or amenities will be affected, though construction equipment may be visible and views may be obstructed in some areas. Construction has been scheduled during certain times of the day to minimize noise and potential disturbances to guests. The work is scheduled to conclude in the next year.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is in the city centre and 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. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Holiday Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 20 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria Etc - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

Perfect house for dog friendly

Great house for our family of 5 and 2 pugs. Will be back next year. Thanks for letting us stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

cass j.

High Quality

If you want to have top notch with house, restaurants, golf carts and swimming pool with options to enjoy all Port Aransas look no further. Palmilla is one stop for all fun. I will add golf on my next stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Sand Trap me anytime

This house is a 10 out of 10! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen I.

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

Family stayed for 4 days in April 2021

Nice property, beds comfortable. Negatives were the building going on next door every day and hard to get in and out of driveway. Also kitchen needs new pans and decent knives as had to buy our own. Property very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Karen, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re so happy to hear that you had a nice stay with us. We also appreciate your helpful feedback regarding the new pans and knives and purchased for the kitchen if needed. Please let us assure you that we value your feedback, and your suggestions have been passed along to the homeowner for consideration. You were nice guests, and we appreciate you taking care of our place as if it were your own. Please come back and visit us again any time. -The TurnKey Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Most amazing beach house

The Sand Trap is a gorgeous house in an amazing setting. The house was very clean and had everything our family of 6 needed for a fun and relaxing stay. The beds were comfy, there is lots of room, and the kitchen and laundry were great. It is close to the pool (which was amazing) and an easy walk to the boardwalk to the beach (no golf cart needed). We surfed, played in the waves, played on the beach, swam in the pool, played on the grass and loved the New Year’s fireworks in Port A. Thanks so much for having us!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dana B.

Beautiful house!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house itself is gorgeous! The resort amenities are really nice with a pool, restaurant and bar. We used the pool everyday! If you are thinking of spending long days on a beautiful quiet beach, this is not the place with cars, trucks and campers as far as you can see. Ugliest beach ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Dana, Thank you for the compliments, and we love hearing how much you enjoyed your stay with us! We’re glad you were able to enjoy all the amenities the resort has to offer. You were the perfect guests, and we appreciate you taking care of our place as if it were your own. Please come and stay again at any time! -The TurnKey VR Team
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lindsey W.

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

Property and House were beautiful/ TURNKEY rental agency was a NIGHTMARE

Property and house were beautiful. They did not provide beach towels for a beach vacation... the rental company was a nightmare to deal with. When booked online it said our check in was 3pm. I received several emails with conflicting information. So bad that in the subject it said check in at 3pm but in the body of the email it said 4pm. Standard check in anywhere is 3pm. We arrived at 250pm with a giant supply of groceries to put in the fridge. They absolutely would not let us in. We tried to speak to a manager and they would not budge at all. Completely unprofessional. The house was already clean so there was no reason not to let us in so we could get our groceries put away and head to the beach since it was already later in the day. Luckily we found someone on property who was way more understanding than the corporate manager who should have honored the original check in time. That person allowed us to enter the home without any pushback. I’m not impressed with TURNKEY at all and will most likely not rent if I see them as a managing partner on a listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jessica L.

Love the home itself. We have stayed there previously. However- it was not very clean, the fire a...

Love the home itself. We have stayed there previously. However- it was not very clean, the fire alarms kept going off and there were roaches.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review, Jessica, we are happy to hear you enjoyed our home! We sincerely apologize that the home was not cleaned to our standards and for any inconvenience that caused during your stay. We have provided your valuable feedback to our local manager to address with our housekeeping team. We hope to better impress you on a future stay!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Annette J.

Quick trip - suggestions for improvement

We frequently stay at the Pamilla. This trip we experienced some nicer things that we normally don’t see and some areas of opportunity to improve. We loved the labels on fixtures and the baby oil that can get rid of tar and the two fridges (one on 1st and one on 2nd floor). We love that the thermostat worked really well in the evening on the first floor. It did not do the same on the second floor during the day. Last we loved how comfortable the bed was and sheets to keep you warm. Areas of opportunity, we expect all appliances to work. The TV in one of the bedrooms did not (bedroom right next to laundry). The toilet was mounted correctly and rocked when you sat on it (bedroom next to master). My brother killed two spiders and a roach upon arrival (bedroom next to master). I personally never saw a bug nor did my parents. We had my husband and myself stay in the master suite with our 2 boys (3 year old and 1 year old). However there were only 3 bath towels for that room and not enough for all of us. Again we had a great time and spent most of it near the pool or beach. In the short time we were at this property we didn’t feel the need to call for the owner/ or leasing manager to fix because our trip was just 2 nights. Thanks for having us! If the TV gets fixed and there are more extras (like bath towels and paper towels) then we will stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Annette , thank you for the review of your stay. We are glad you and your family had such a nice time. We are very sorry you weren't able to use TV in the bedroom. It is always our goal for our guests to be able to use everything the home has to offer. We wish you had reported it during your stay so we could have taken care of the issue while you were in the home. The manager will make sure the cleaners place enough towels in the home going forward. There is a washer and dryer for guests use if needed. We hope to have a chance to host you next time. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sashawn J.

Outstanding rental

Upon arrival this rental was exactly what we were looking for. It had all of the comforts of home and only a short distance to the beach. I highly recommend it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Polly C.

Excellent home!

We loved the floor plan and the beds were so comfortable! Can’t wait to come back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Birthday Getaway

Sand Trap is a beautiful home. Everything in the house met or exceeded expectations. The house was decorated very nicely and the kitchen was well-stocked with utensils, pots/pans, etc. In terms of location, the house is located near the entrance to the community and is a very short walk or golf cart ride to the pool and the beach. ***This was our first time staying at Palmilla. I can't wait to see how the community will look in a few years once it has been built up. There is a ton of construction going on in there right now but it didn't subtract from the beauty of the place in any way. We'll be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Beautiful Stay at The Sand Trap

We had the best time at this lovely beach home. It was spacious, clean, and loved all the balconies. They have just about anything you need to cook a great meal too - which was a plus! Close to the pool and beach. Palmilla was a great distance from Port A restaurants and loved the gas fireplace outside.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

10/10 perfect beach vacation

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: From the moment we stepped into the house we knew we found the perfect spot for our family to enjoy a long weekend in the sun. The home and resort amenities did not disappoint. 3 houses down from the fantastic pool with tasty Paloma’s and a quick drive in our rented beach cart to the beach and we were set up. The home was perfect for afternoon naps and late nights around the big dinner table. There is a grassy shared front yard complete with fire pit (Palmilla had s’mores set up on Friday night, perfect for the little ones). The golf course was 9 holes of pure fun. Short course perfectly maintained with fantastic water views for a few holes, it was a total delight. Best family vacation we’ve had in some time and we are already planning our next trip to stay at this exact place. 10/10!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay overall! This was a nice property and had a great location to the pool and fitness center. I think it would be helpful to have keyless access on the back door at the top of the stairs in addition to the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Andrea, Thank you for the review and kind words about our property! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us as well as the pool and fitness center. Please let us assure you that we value your feedback, and your comment has been passed along to the homeowner. By the way, you were perfect guests, and we appreciate you taking care of our place as if it were your own. Please come back and stay again any time!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tim C.

152 Sea Rocket Lane

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: we enjoyed our stay at this home and the palmilla resort community. We were somewhat disappointed by all of the construction and the lack of restaurant amenities
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Timothy, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay along with the great community. We are sorry to hear about the nearby construction and we hope that it is finished soon. If there is anything else we can do, please reach out to us and let us know.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gloria M.

Awesome

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: Beautiful, stay was fabulous.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Loved this home! 2 refrigerators, yard with fire pit and seating, close to the pool &guest services

Wonderful time to share with family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Great Time!

The house was perfect for our needs. Close to beach. Clean. Easy check in check out process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Beautiful Property

This is a beautiful house with so many great amenities! The booking/check in/check out process all went very smoothly. My family and I felt so comfortable and at home during our stay. Having easy access to golf, the beach, a great bar/restaurant, and the pool was awesome! I would definitely recommend this property to others and hope to return myself!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Esther P.

Our first stay in Palmilla Beach & Golf resort.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Everything is nearby in this resort community. We stayed in a two-story house which I don’t recommend for older couples so next time will be a one-level condo for us. We used the amenities such as gym, pool Cabañas, chairs & umbrellas on the beach and catered meals from the restaurant which was very satisfactory.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Maritza, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great stay and hope that you made yourselves right at home. You were perfect guests, and we cannot wait to host you again! -The TurnKey Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john r.

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

Beautiful Home

We loved the beach house. Palmilla is an awesome community. Everyone is asking when are we going back. We loved all the porches and it was decorated perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

geina s.

Beautiful Vacation Home!

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: House was very clean & suited our needs nicely! Will definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha t.

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

We enjoyed our stay at Palmilla! Gorgeous house, close to the beach, roomy!

Easy peasy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z.

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

Close to the beach

My family and I enjoyed our stay at The Sand Trap. It was a close drive or walk over the dune crossover to the beach. We came for some family time to get away after being cooped up for months due to the pandemic. The house was very clean and had all the necessities to be able to settle in. We brought a lot of groceries to be able cook most of our meals there. The pool was also nice and not too crowded to be able to social distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
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