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The Shell Cabin is a place to relax and enjoy the beach!

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A room with a sliding barn door, a sofa with decorative pillows, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted mirror.
A rustic room with a bed, a small cabinet, a TV, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets.
A wooden deck with rocking chairs and tables, a covered area with a green roof, and a sign reading "Port Aransas, TX".
A turquoise building with a sign reading "The Dancing Dunes" and "Port Aransas Texas".
A kitchen with wooden walls, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a teal cabinet.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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 Holiday Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center, while Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port Aransas Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ellis Memorial Library - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shell Cabin is a place to relax and enjoy the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shell Cabin is a place to relax and enjoy the beach!?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shell Cabin is a place to relax and enjoy the beach! on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$654, 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.

How much is parking at The Shell Cabin is a place to relax and enjoy the beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Shell Cabin is a place to relax and enjoy the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shell Cabin is a place to relax and enjoy the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shell Cabin is a place to relax and enjoy the beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum 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 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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
Loved the location and setting of this group of rooms. Pet friendly was what we needed!!! The walk to beach was nice and close! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was the easiest so far! The description was spot on, no long or wide angles thinking it was bigger...just perfect! I will be back for sure. No doubt
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming to pets. Easy access to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the garden and cottage. There is a 7 minute walk to the beach. The host was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and comfortable! We had everything we needed and the beach access road is very close. Loved the grounds with outdoor kitchen and grills. Will definitely stay here again! Thank you Becky for being such a wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property managers were lovely, and the complex was laidback and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

THE BEST PLACE TO STAY!

Absolutely loved our stay at Dancing Dunes!!! They provided more than I expected and will definitely return!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful and welcomed us at arrival. Cabin was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed having coffee supplies. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice experience !

I really enjoyed staying at this property ! Very nice location , clean and friendly ! I would recommend it to anyone who wants to stay there ! I am planning on visiting again !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Awesome experience. Location and stay was great for us and just as described. Easy access to the beach. It was perfect for us two and our dog! Would and do plan to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vacation

A quick getaway at the perfect location! Very accommodating and great attention to detail, will surely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port A Spring break 2024

Overall great stay, conveniently located to the beach and all surrounding stores and restaurants-communication with Becky the manager was great. She was quick to rely to any questions and was quick to accommodate an additional night- will definitely come bac
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location, wonderful cabin, pet friendly, and friendly hosts

This is our second time staying at Dancing Dunes, and we will definitely stay here again. We love the close proximity to the beach. The cabin was clean and quiet, and spacious enough for us and our small dog. And the hosts couldn't have been more friendly and helpful! Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shell cotage

Neat, cool property. In good location. Management very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can’t say enough good things about this property!! Perfect for 2 of us and our 2 dogs. So, so close to the beach and central to anything you could want to do around the town. It felt private, but also nice to have neighbors that felt like it was a community. My only complaint is that we couldn’t stay long enough! Becky, the property manager, is so kind, responsive, and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So Perfect!

So clean & well stocked. Host was gracious and helped us find the location. Very cute and comfortable place. Our only complaint was the tight parking and driveway. We were thankful we weren’t in our full size RAM truck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shell Cabin is a spotless, charming and well appointed cottage, steps away from the beach. A well thought out arrangement of privacy and differing levels of social contact. The keeper is a sweet and thoughtful person, She was an excellent communicator, flexible, understanding and generous with regard to the logistics of our stay; afforded us with many restaurant ideas, instructions on how to approach the beach, which way to turn at the entrance from quiet to a more festive beach experience. We talked about Boots. We talked about her grown children. She admired our dog’s markings. Never met a person so personable! Cheers, Becky! She liked our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2026
It was a pleasure hosting you guys. We hope that you visit us again. Take care Becky
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic - Great Place To Bring Your Dogs!

This is a gem of a place! The pictures don't do it justice. My friend and I stayed here for the weekend with our 2 dogs and from the moment we parked we knew it was going to be great. It's super easy to get to the beach, the place was spotlessly clean and well kept. The kitchen has everything you could possibly want. We cooked every meal there - the only times we left were to go to the beach. The manager is amazingly responsive to even the smallest of questions. We had no problems of any kind. It's a great place to hang out, relax on the front porch, and chat with neighbors if you feel like it. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little place with everything we needed for our 2-night stay. The place is pet-friendly, clean, and close to a ton of restaurants, etc. We’ll definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2026
So glad you guys enjoyed your visit. We look forward to having you come again. Take care and safe travels in the way home. 😇
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shell cabin was cozy, clean, and the location is perfect! We will likely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Pleasant

We would stay here again. Very cozy. Perfect for me, my husband and our dog. Walking distance to beach. Very easy check in and check out process. Becky was very kind in making sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Loved the property which was steeped in colorful beach Paraphernalia with groomed yard with tropical plants. Becky, the manager who lived on site, was incredibly helpful and friendly. We are going back next year for a month! Overall, you can’t go wrong with this site. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

Becky (property manager) was really great! Welcomed us, gave recommendations, and was overall super friendly! The cabin was quaint and clean and had everything we could need. We would definitely stay here again! The ONLY thing that was less than desirable was a dog that constantly barked next to us, but I don't blame the property for that at all... You take your chances with a pet friendly VRBO! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

We loved staying here! The room has everything you would need for the weekend! Definitely will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Coldest weekend of the year!!

👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
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