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Beachfront Penthouse - Island Retreat 152 - “CaraCara”

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A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a green sofa with tropical cushions, and a wooden bench.
A living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a beige armchair. There is a television on a wooden cabinet and a large window with a view of the beach.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a view of the ocean and cloudy sky.
A room with a large window overlooking a coastal landscape, featuring a pathway and a red structure.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mustang Island Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1- Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Master

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2 - Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Penthouse - Island Retreat 152 - “CaraCara”

Panoramic ocean views.
Private pedestrian beach access.
Steps from the beach.

Bright 3 bed/2ba penthouse. Fantastic location. This is what a beach vacation should be.

Must be 25 to rent
No pets

Full kitchen +separate Tiki bar.
Master: King w/ ocean views +spa shower.
2nd: King | 3rd: Queen | Sleeper Sofa

Island Retreat w/ pools, grills, courts & boardwalk. Parking for 3 cars.

Stairs required; not ADA accessible. Elevator available for limited-use (luggage/beach gear).

STR#248320

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
No smoking, vaping, or pets. Evidence may result in additional cleaning charges.
Quiet hours are 10pm–7am. Noise complaints may result in termination of stay without refund.
Guests must follow all condo community rules and posted policies during their stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2989131vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is in the city centre and on the beach. Palmilla Beach Golf Club and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Port Aransas Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 29 min drive - 34.4 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 31 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront Penthouse - Island Retreat 152 - “CaraCara” have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Penthouse - Island Retreat 152 - “CaraCara”?

As of 8 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Penthouse - Island Retreat 152 - “CaraCara” on 1 Dec, 2026 start from S$948, 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.

Is Beachfront Penthouse - Island Retreat 152 - “CaraCara” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Penthouse - Island Retreat 152 - “CaraCara”?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Penthouse - Island Retreat 152 - “CaraCara”?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Penthouse - Island Retreat 152 - “CaraCara”?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Penthouse - Island Retreat 152 - “CaraCara” located?

Located in Port Aransas, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and IB Magee Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would rent this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Website accurately reflected the place. Good location. Plenty of space. Nice rooms. Armoire full of variety of interesting games and puzzles. Thanks for letting us use your space!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! The condo was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach view. Tons of space for our family of 5. We loved being so close to the beachWe also enjoyed several board games provided by the host, as well as the pool and basketball and tennis courts right across the parking lot. We had a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This condo was exceptional! Our whole family of 7 including grandparents, kids and grandchildren, were very comfortable and had plenty of room. The unobstructed ocean views were fantastic! With the beach toys and towels included, we did not have to worry about bringing our own! We would highly recommend this condo!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the water and beach! Huge condo with great amenities. Easy walk to the beach. Wish we would’ve had some nice warm weather to enjoy it more.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CaraCara is Amazing

Look no further for an awesome beach retreat with endless views. This place is absolutely amazing! You will enjoy the CaraCara as we did.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacay

We came to Port A for a big Family vacay and had our parents up on the 3rd floor and they never left except to actually go home. Loved being above the dunes and watching everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

You can tell the owner put a lot of thought and caring in all the extras they provided such as games, robes , kuerig, beach/ pool toys etc. The beds are very comfortable. The view of ocean great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Trip

Great location with awesome views. Thank you for letting us enjoy your great condo. Jay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was excellent for our family. The condo had everything from puzzles and games to beach gear. Everyone from age 2 to 65 was comfortable. The beds were very comfy and the kitchen had anything you would need. The bar area and extra fridge was handy for drinks and storing food supplies and drinks for our group. It was a short walk to the beach and also near the pool. We can’t wait for our next visit to ‘CaraCara’ to enjoy the TastyWaves.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot with a view

You can’t beat this view and just short walk across the boardwalk to the beach. Stephanie was quick to respond to any questions and the condo was very relaxing. It had everything we needed and was very quiet. We enjoyed watching and listening to the waves roll in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Very Comfortable

This clean and spacious condo met all our expectations. The owner/ manager was very responsive. Great beach vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place! Highly recommend.

Everything about our stay was wonderful. Property was clean was large enough for my family of 6. Kitchen, dining room and living. Book with detailed instructions was very helpful. Great view and easy access to beach. Will use again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cara Cara Island Reteat

We had an excellent stay at this property. We are all (4) 65+ and stairs were not a problem. Awesome patio and sun porch with great views and sunshine. Very comfortable beds. Spacious living room, kitchen and dining room. Well equipped. Definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Never been to a beach

My sister-in-law is 67 and has never been to the beach so this was a surprise. She said she will never forget it. It made her life so much happier. Stephanie, the owner was always just a phone call away and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We loved this place. It’s was a perfect location to the beach and to town. The condo was beautiful and clean. The property manager answered me right away when I text her. We didn’t have to bring a lot of stuff. Condo had everything. My 3 year didn’t want to love. We will be back soon. If you looking for a spot that is a minute or two walk to the beach this is the condo for you.. love the place and location..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Here are a few things that I really liked:1. Beachfront - you walk a few steps and you’re in the water! No houses or streets between you and the beach. Great views of the gulf, especially from the 3rd floor condo.2. Spacious - we comfortably had 7 people.3. Quality - this may sound strange but I was really happy with the quality of towels. If someone has nice towels and linens then they take everything seriously. Everything was very nice!4. Proximity - we were only 9 minutes from the boat dock where we went on a fishing charter boat. Tons of souvenir shops and tasty restaurants nearby.5. Communication - the hosts were super fast to respond and helpful with advice.A few interesting notes:It took us 44 minutes to get to the airport.We stopped at a Walmart in Corpus Christi on our way from the airport to buy our food for the week. There was plenty of refrigerator space as there are 2 full refrigerators.They have a ton of fun board and card games in the house.The pickleball and tennis courts look new.The beach gear was great: chairs, boogie boards, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing! Full of amenities to use at the beach. We even noticed pickleball equipment to use at the tennis courts that we hope to utilize the next time we stay!! Beautiful views and easy access to all we needed for our short stay. The swimming pool near by was large enough to do laps in also! The condo was a great size and comfortable to hang out in during the heat of the day! I’m picky about my coffee so I brought my own specialty Keurig cups, but they had some there too. Nice big dining table to play games or have a meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Luxury Condo

Clean condo and grounds, easy access to the beach. Enjoyed out stay just too short, should have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent choice

The property was excellent The owners left helpful instructions Would recommend 100%
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Kover

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A Little About Us: Stephanie was raised in Reno, Nevada, where she learned to love hiking, birding, climbing, and outdoor adventures. Prior to moving to Texas, Steph lived in Boulder, Colorado, where she conducted scientific experiments as part of BP's response to the Deepwater Horizon blowout in the Gulf of Mexico. She then lived in Berkeley, California, where she obtained her law degree. Bryan was born at the Ft. Riley army base. Prior to moving to Texas for law school, Bryan lived in Wisconsin, Michigan, Chicago, New York, Germany, and Atlanta, where Bryan wore many hats, including line-cook, musician, organ courier, and middle-school teacher. Bryan loves deep dives into history and is an avid reader. Bryan and Steph currently live in Austin and hope to start a family. In the meantime, they've raised 2 cats--Kitty Whompus and Kitty Carson--who stay at home while Bryan and Steph continue chasing new adventures. We hope you enjoy your time at our mountain and beach homes as much as we do!

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