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Port A Ponderosa | Located Downtown, Private Pool!

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A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered area.
A two-story house with a red door, a covered porch, and a gravel driveway.
A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a wooden fence with decorative fish.
A spacious living room with a large grey sectional sofa, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a kitchen with a bar counter.
A living room with a gray sofa, a TV, and a sign reading "Porta Ponderosa."

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Port Aransas Museum

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Roberts Point Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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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. Fisherman's Wharf and Palmilla Beach Golf Club 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. With jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Roberts Point Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Castaway’s Seafood & Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Port A Ponderosa | Located Downtown, Private Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Port A Ponderosa | Located Downtown, Private Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Port A Ponderosa | Located Downtown, Private Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Port A Ponderosa | Located Downtown, Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Port A Ponderosa | Located Downtown, Private Pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Port A Ponderosa | Located Downtown, Private Pool! located?

Located in the heart of Port Aransas, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ellis Memorial Library and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Port Aransas Museum and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

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. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience, and communication with host was awesome! Truly loved this place, we will definitely be back soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and that communication worked well for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at this amazing place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at our establishment. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're glad we could provide you with an amazing experience. We strive to deliver exceptional service and create an environment that our customers truly enjoy. Your kind words mean a lot to us and will motivate us to continue enhancing our offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vacation

Loved the home family enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The property owner watched the cameras all day. The mgmnt company’s words. They were unhappy with the trucks “coming and going all day”. My teens all drove so that they could cruise the beach together. They called the cops on us. Cops got there and we were eating pizza watching tv so they left. Their friends would meet at the house and they’d take their vehicles to the beach together. The owners kept saying there was too many people. Every time the mgmnt company came we were below max number. We got kicked out a night early and I had to pay for hotel rooms. Do not stay here unless you plan on not leaving anywhere (coming and going) or if you don’t want to be watched on camera ALL DAY. We did nothing wrong, everything stayed clean and intact. The owners should not rent it out. That’s probably why it’s for sale.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2026
Thank you for sharing such a detailed review and for taking care of the property during your stay. We are very sorry for the stress and inconvenience you experienced, especially with your early departure and needing hotel rooms. Your comments about camera use, vehicle traffic, and how occupancy rules were handled are important, and we will review them carefully with the owner and management company. We understand how frustrating this must have felt and will use your feedback to improve communication and expectations for future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ponderosa

This is a wonderful home and we enjoyed our stay very much. Very clean, but for some reason there are many gnats in kitchen and bathrooms. Its a single story home which is awesome for us older folks. The pool felt like the heater was on so we called maintenance but they never fixed it. The pool was so hot we could barely stand it, not enjoyable. Other than that we would definitely want to stay here again. We had a great time!!! Loved the Ponderosa!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review! We're glad to hear that you had a great experience at the complex. We strive to provide excellent service and ensure that our guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Thank you once again for choosing our property, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Not really impressed

The house was good but upon arrival I noticed the pool and hot tub was green with dirt and algae. The main reason I rented this place was because of the pool and hot tub and could not use either the whole trip. Unfortunately I Would not rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location great otherwise many other properties more worth the money to rent

Be advised you may not have read the 100 pool/hot tub heating fee. It’s not obvious and I’ve spoken to other people who rented and they didn’t see and were shocked on arrival. They also had the same other complaints I’m leaving here. The home was not well cleaned. We had to get rid of roaches. Beds were so bad guests preferred the floor. Master bath door was broken and we got stuck multiple times. I’ve reached out to mgmt multiple times without a response and am saddened to leave this review.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your review. We regret that your stay did not meet your expectations. The pool/hot tub heating fee is noted in the listing details, but we will ensure it is more prominently displayed. We take cleanliness and maintenance issues seriously and will address them promptly. We apologize for the lack of response from management and would like the opportunity to resolve your concerns. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can work to make this right.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great pool. House needs improvements

The pool was in great condition, the outdoor furniture needs to be updated but overall in working condition. The jacuzzi jets are not working, so it was basically another mini pool. We had an issue with the jacuzzi water going really low but management sent over a pool person to fix it. The lights around the pool are mostly out. Master bathroom door is broken and does not close properly. The guess bedroom bunk bed makes too much noise, bolts might be loose. The couch bed is broken in the middle so it sinks in, making it unusable. Laundry room smells like cat poop. The kitchen is well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your detailed review. We appreciate your feedback and will address the issues you mentioned, such as the non-functioning jacuzzi jets, broken master bathroom door, and loose bunk bed. We will also look into updating the outdoor furniture and replacing the pool lights. Please know that your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we will work diligently to resolve these concerns. We hope you will consider staying with us again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sister's trip

Port A Ponderosa was perfect for our long weekend. Lots of amenities…kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils, bathrooms had plenty of towels and paper goods, and the beds and pillows gave us a great night's sleep. The living room was comfortable and plenty of space to relax. The pool was so fun and we dined out beside it several times and lounged on the patio every morning and evening. The golf cart was a lot of fun…nice way to cruise town and the beach. We loved the location, close to everything. It's a nice quiet neighborhood. We would love to stay here again!!!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

3 Star

It was a nice vacation house and a great pool. The back yard couch was very dirty and stained, so didn't want to sit on it,even after wiping off. But at least there were other chairs to sit on outside. The back door was very dirty on inside and outside, but wiped it off good, and got it a little cleaner. And the umbrella was missing for the outdoor table, and the outside shower did not work. But other than that, it was a good stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 Star

We loved the Port A Ponderosa house.No steps you had to climb lol.A beautiful (bigger than most)pools.Loved the country themed decorations through out the house.Had just about everything you look for in a house..Definitely will rent again..❤️🏖🥰
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Very clean (could have supplied more toilet paper) enjoyed the huge pool - definitely one to rent again
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Port A Ponderosa

The place itself was very clean and had all necessary items for kitchen n bath. The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was bc i called 4-5 times that day to inquire about ck in n received a different answer from each person. Then all the lock boxes in their system were locked up and at ck in time, the code given to me did not work. The second code did not work. The person who was supposed to help was on the phone n no one else could help. They said theyd send someone but no one came. After almost an hour, a new backup code given to me worked. It was very hot that day to be waiting n maintenance arrived after the hour had passed n i had finally gotten in. The ppl were nice but its too hot to have to wait for help n perhaps they were short staffed. Otherwise, everything was nice…Maybe have a hide a key as backup!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

3 Star

House wasn't as clean as other homes we have rented in Port A. The star of the show is the backyard. The private pool and outdoor space made up for what was lacking on the inside. There is very little storage in the master bedroom since the closet was locked and there is no dresser with drawers to put your things in. We had to live out of our suitcase - luckily we were only there a couple of days. Overall, we had a good time and enjoyed the home.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Not what we thought

The house was very nice, however there were only 4 towels in the whole house to use for showers. The pool was not heated and we paid for 2 days. I'm only giving this 3 stars because the maintenance man that came out was so nice. The office has been no help at all. Please don't advertise a heated pool that doesn't work. Very disappointed kids and family that rented a house with a heated pool and didn't get that!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pool

The pool was nice but it was too cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great pool

If you're a clean freak like me, the house could use a deep cleaning. Floors, rugs, bathrooms, countertops were generally pretty dirty by my standards, but my husband said it was fine. The pool was great. Kitchen had basic necessities for cooking, but you will need to bring everything else such as paper towels, trash bags, cleaning supplies, etc. Great location and walking distance to everything. Kids loved the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Port A Ponderosa

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: Everything was great, except for the fact that the hot tub never got hot. After leaving messages and sending messages the issue was never addressed. other than that the house was fabulous
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it!!!

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Beautiful Home but not clean

We loved this home but sadly it was not clean. The bathrooms were filthy, hair and dirt all over the floor and in the showers and drains. There were dirty pans and the microwave and outside table had food stuck to it. We chose to rent a home bc we wanted to stay safe from others during this pandemic but we didn’t feel safe once we saw all the dirt and hair. They were still there cleaning at 4:15 when check in time was 4. They came back an hour later to put sheets on a bed. We call the management company and emailed sent pictures but this didn’t seem to help and I had to clean it myself. I never got a return email. It was very frustrating. We aren’t picky people, we just wanted a safe and clean please to stay. The home itself was beautiful and the pool was a lot of fun. It’s in a good location, close to town. We just wish it would have been clean. We also had 4 times that workers just showed up in the backyard while we were swimming. There was no warning or notice letting us know that someone would be stopping by. I don’t think we will be using this management company again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Cool house with great pool and location

This property is one of the coolest that I have stayed in. The house is great and the pool is also. My family had a blast swimming almost non-stop. The issue that I had was that there was no WiFi password in the home. And, I talked with the property management company about this and they promised to find it and call me back. Ultimately they never called me back. Also I messaged the owner and did not get a response there either. This was a problem because while my family was on vacation, I needed to work while at the home and was unable to. So, I highly recommend everything about this property except for the lack of WiFi. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Port A Pondarosa

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: What a fun trip we had. This house was perfect for our family. The pool is fantastic. We will definitely be back.
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