Rock the Boat by AvantStay | 5 Blocks to Beach

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A patio with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a covered umbrella.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small deck, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, and a dining area in the background.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a visible refrigerator.
A beach with blue lounge chairs and a large umbrella, a pier extending into the ocean, and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Port Aransas Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room (Sleep Sofa)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Old Town Port Aransas, a neighbourhood in Port Aransas. Port Aransas Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port Aransas Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock the Boat by AvantStay | 5 Blocks to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rock the Boat by AvantStay | 5 Blocks to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rock the Boat by AvantStay | 5 Blocks to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rock the Boat by AvantStay | 5 Blocks to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rock the Boat by AvantStay | 5 Blocks to Beach located?

Located in Old Town Port Aransas, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Beach. Port Aransas Museum and Fisherman's Wharf are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was beautiful and everything we wanted was within walking distance. The host was easy to get in communication with and very reliable. Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2026
Having everything within walking distance makes a trip so much easier, and we are glad the home and its location delivered on both counts. Thank you also for the kind words about our team, as staying reachable and reliable is something we work hard at. We hope to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time at this property, enjoyed the location and the follow up.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2026
Thank you for the kind review, and welcome back! We're so glad the location continues to hit the mark and that our team's follow-up made your stay easy. We'd love to host you for a third visit anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home in a quiet neighborhood yet close enough to walk to restaurants, shopping and the beach. The backyard is nice with comfortable chairs. Kitchen is equipped with everything you'd need. The beds and furniture are comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 50 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and the easy walk to restaurants, shopping, and the beach. It’s great to hear the backyard, kitchen, and comfortable beds helped make your stay enjoyable. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and great access to restaurants and bars! Had a great time. Only thing needs fixing is the umbrella and the back aluminum door. The top of umbrella has a broken piece where it attaches to the pole and the screen door hinge is broken so it won’t completely shut.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad the location made it easy to enjoy nearby restaurants and bars, and that the home felt nice and clean. We appreciate you flagging the umbrella and screen door — both have been shared with our team to get repaired. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Close

A great house away from the hub and the bub of the main roads, yet close to everything! Interior is nicely decorated and clean. Only minutes away from several points of interest - Fisherman's Wharf, Wetlands Park, Ferry landing, Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center and of course the beach!! It's worth a return stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2024
Hi Joella, it sounds like you had a fantastic time at our property! We're thrilled to hear that you found it cozy, nicely decorated, and conveniently located near various points of interest. Thank you for choosing our house for your getaway, and we'd be delighted to welcome you back for another stay whenever you're ready for a return trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here for our Port A beach trip and will plan to stay here again. The house was the perfect size for our family. We loved having a back yard to hang out in with our dog. The rooms were clean, the furniture was comfortable, and the window ACs kept us cool. The kitchen was well stocked and everything worked great. The managers were very attentive, and the check in and out process was simple. We were close to restaurants and shopping, and we had easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy the house was the perfect fit for your family and that you enjoyed the backyard with your dog. It’s great to hear the kitchen, ACs, and location all worked well, and that our team made check-in and check-out easy. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another great Port A trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we wanted and have looked for!

Amazing! So comfortable! Traveling with 2 large dogs. Everyone had room. Perfect location. Clean
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2024
Thank you, Kaye, for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that the property was comfortable for you and your two large dogs and that everyone had plenty of space. It's great that the location worked well for your needs and that you found everything clean. We’d love to host you again on your next trip!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Clean and cozy

This house served our family of 4 well. The house was very clean and comfortable. No central ac or heat, but the window units kept up fine. Kitchen was equipped with the essentials. No dishwasher though. Great backyard for our dog. All in all, a nice place. thatwe would come back to!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2025
Thanks so much for your feedback, Amy! We’re glad to hear the house worked well for your family and that you had a comfortable stay. We’re also happy your dog enjoyed the backyard! We’ll keep your feedback in mind and would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We nicknamed this house the bouncy house. Checking in and out was all fine. Rate was a bit on the high side. The house is the perverbial lip stick on a pig. The quality and workmanship left much to be desired. Location was fine and served it purpose. Would not stay again.
I can only guess they cut the top of the door first. Realized mistake and then cut the bottom of the door and installed the cut back on the top to fix 1st error?
Looks like they installed a door sweep on the top of the door (there's one on the bottom as well, neither seal)
Great for a 5' tall person. Someone 6' tall ...not so good.
Looks like water damage at bathroom sink
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Karrie. While we’re glad to hear check-in, check-out, and the location worked well for your stay, we are sorry to learn that the overall condition of the home did not meet expectations. As the issues were not reported during your stay, we, unfortunately, did not have the opportunity to assist, but please know that your comments have been shared with our team for review and action where necessary. We hope to have the chance to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2026
Thank you for the rating. We are grateful you stayed with us and would love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for your review, Jerry! We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Dirty dishes

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Dawn. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to have the opportunity to improve your stay in the future.
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