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Charming white beach house with wraparound porches, palm trees, and private parking in a tropical coastal setting.
Charming beachside property with white picket fence and tropical palm trees in a peaceful coastal neighborhood.
Unwind in your spacious living room with comfortable wicker seating, perfect for gathering with loved ones.
Unwind in your spacious living room with wicker furnishings, perfect for movie nights and morning coffee in natural light.
Relax in your spacious open-concept living area with coastal charm, featuring comfortable wicker seating and a breezy ceiling fan for perfect comfort.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16286.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Additional Sleeping Area

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Texas-Sized Family Retreat Near the Jetty and Beaches in Port Aransas TX! This s

Dolphin Bay CV424 is a super spacious island home offering 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 living areas a full kitchen and a kitchenette. The extra large deck off the front of the house is the perfect place to relax in the evening, with games for the family. There are four queen bedrooms and third bedroom you will find a twin over full bunk bed. Forth bedroom will have a full size bed. Lastly, there is super fun twin size boat bed, with a twin size trundle for the little buccaneers. This home is about a 3 minute drive to the beach and many of the restaurants and shops Port A has to offer. Dolphin Bay offers wireless internet and a full size washer and dryer for your use. With over 3000 square feet there is plenty room for your whole family. Come and make Dolphin Bay your home away from home.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- 7 bedrooms
- Kid friendly
- Washer and dryer
- BBQ grill available
- Numerous restaurants and area attractions nearby

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
- Master Bedroom: Queen bed, TV, and ensuite bath
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed, TV, and ensuite bath
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed
- Bedroom 4: Queen bed
- Bedroom 5: Full Bed
- Bedroom 6: Twin over full bunk bed
- Bedroom 7: Twin size boat bed with a twin trundle
- Additional Bedding: Queen-size sleeper sofa in the living area

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A 2-3 night minimum stay is required.
- Contracting guests must be at least 25 years old. A signed rental agreement with the host and a copy of the contracting guest's drivers license is required.
- This is NOT A PET-FRIENDLY RENTAL.
- PARKING: is a maximum of 4 cars
- We do not accept Klarna or Affirm Payments.
- Cable and Wi-Fi service in Port Aransas can be unreliable due to the unique coastal environment in which we live. We appreciate your understanding that these services are beyond our control. No discounts or refunds will be given for service disruptions
"Dolphin Bay" is a premier vacation rental property provided by Port A Escapes, professionally managed to ensure that everything is expertly handled before your arrival, and includes:
- 24/7 guest support
- Professional cleaning to the highest standards
- Pre-arrival inspection performed by one of our team members
- Clean towels and linens
- A well-equipped kitchen
- These starter supplies are provided in the property as a convenience until you can go shopping: hand/bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and a sponge.
Cable and Wi-Fi service in Port Aransas can be unreliable due to the unique coastal environment in which we live. We appreciate your understanding that these services are beyond our control. No discounts or refunds will be given for service disruptions.

LOCATION
(Located in Port Aransas, Texas) — just minutes from Port Aransas Beach, local restaurants, shopping, and popular island attractions.
Port Aransas Beach (1 mi)
Horace Caldwell Pier (2 mi)
Roberts Point Park (2 mi)
Mustang Island State Park (18 mi)
Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington in Corpus Christi (40 mi).

Port A Escapes has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this website. However, there is no guarantee that the information is completely accurate, and it may contain errors or omissions. Prices, house contents, and features are subject to change or withdrawal without notice.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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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

About the area

Port Aransas

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Old Town Port Aransas, a neighbourhood in Port Aransas. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fisherman's Wharf and Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • University of Texas Marine Science Institute - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Roberts Point Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Virginia's on the Bay - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Texas-Sized Family Retreat Near the Jetty and Beaches in Port Aransas TX! This s pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Texas-Sized Family Retreat Near the Jetty and Beaches in Port Aransas TX! This s?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Texas-Sized Family Retreat Near the Jetty and Beaches in Port Aransas TX! This s on 14 August 2026 start from NZ$550, 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 Texas-Sized Family Retreat Near the Jetty and Beaches in Port Aransas TX! This s?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Texas-Sized Family Retreat Near the Jetty and Beaches in Port Aransas TX! This s?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Texas-Sized Family Retreat Near the Jetty and Beaches in Port Aransas TX! This s?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Texas-Sized Family Retreat Near the Jetty and Beaches in Port Aransas TX! This s located?

Located in Old Town Port Aransas, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Texas Marine Science Institute and Port Aransas Beach. Fisherman's Wharf and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell D.

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

Fishing Group

Great place with plenty of room and areas. Any issues where handled within minutes by the manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Perfect for large groups.

This house was perfect for our large group of 16. We cooked a big dinner Saturday night and used one of the kitchens and the grill. There was plenty of space for everyone to eat. Everything was clean and we did not see one bug that was mentioned in previous reviews. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pete B.

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

Friends Birthday getaway

Overall we loved the location. Plenty of space for everyone. We will definitely stay here again. Just a few small issues. Nothing that will detour us from staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Port A escape

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: Great spot!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristy W.

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

Franklin Family Beach Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at Port Aransas. The house had plenty of rooms to house five families and even offered additional space for our teen boys. We had a wonderful time playing on the back deck and yard with the kids while they waited patiently for the adults to be ready for the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie R.

PERFECT!!!!!

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, Open plan, and great spot
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Fabulous stay

I surprised my husband with a family getaway with our adult kids for his 60th birthday, & this place was perfect! We had plenty of space for everyone-indoor & outdoor! There were 10 of us, & we had plenty of parking for everyone. They also provided plenty of the miscellaneous items like soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc…They have everything for cooking; however, I would suggest bringing your own skillets.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Wonderful, eclectic home in Old PortAransas

Charming home with a wrap around verandah we enjoyed daily—always a sea breeze and comfortable. Ed’s are very comfortable and the living spaces had plenty of room for all activities - puzzles, computer games or just relaxing Loved being IN Port Aransas and seeing this town from “new”eyes - close enough to walk to watch the dolphins surfing the bow waves in the shipping channel as the tankers came through.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry S.

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

Thanksgiving vacation

House had enough bedrooms and bathrooms to support the number listed. Two huge living areas, a game room for kids and a fenced in front yard with a large deck. Within 5 mins. of the water. Furniture not very comfortable in the living room areas, good kitchen area and storage for food. Overall the house servered all our needs for a great family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Adorable Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Great place to stay in Port A. Location is great, as you can golf cart around all the local restaurants and bars. Also, easy access to the beach. My two main requests are cleanliness and great AC and neither disappointed. Adorable place to stay with lots of room.
Verified

8/10 Good

Calvin V.

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

Definitely recommend!!

Beautiful home & perfect layout! It was great having one bedroom by the kitchen for the couple who always wakes up earliest & did most of the cooking. All the teenagers stayed upstairs, & the bedroom with its own bathroom was perfect for me & my 2 kiddos. My toddler loved the arcade game! The backyard was great to hang out with the whole family when we weren’t at the beach, which was only a few minutes away on the golf cart
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Miranda P.

Worked out great.

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Cute space. Great location for a fishing trip. Only notes I would make would be some bathrooms don’t have great water pressure, floors are soft in some areas and there were water roaches. Given this is a coastal home some things are to be considered possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Martin Family

We enjoyed the yard and outdoor toys. Overall we enjoyed the house.some small plastic ccuos leak, middle tub on main floor drains very slow outlets next bar dont work
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda H.

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

Girls trip

The house was big enough for our group of 7 and the beds were good. The problem was the roaches. Bunk bed(which has no ladder) was a concern because the ceiling fan is too close. Ceiling fan in bathroom was very dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

LaToya M. M.

Two Thumbs Up!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice house loved it had alllll necessary things. My family loves to cook and house came with EVERYTHING needed to cook our meals. The cart provided was awesome.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Eden P.

Beautiful spacious home!

Rating Details: 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: This rental was so spacious. All the family members were very comfortable. The home is very beautiful and super clean and tidy upon arrival. We had one issue with the AC in the front part of the home not cooling but that was fixed pretty quickly. We would definitely rent this home again. Great location with easy access the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Annual Family Beach Week

This was the second year our family spent our annual "Family Beach Week" in this beautiful home. With seven bedrooms and ages ranging from 3 years old upward, everyone had room for the privacy they needed. We love the big wrap-around verandah and spent most evenings outside, despite temperatures over 100 degrees. We had an internet problem when we arrived, but it was quickly fixed. The bedrooms and living areas are large and very comfortable. Thank you, again, for the care given to this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Calvin H.

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

Hanselka Family Christmas

Overall very positive appreciation of overall experience- spacious accommodating all members of our 4 generation family; good location; fyi, the commode in the first bedroom leaks at the water inlet connector and couldn’t exit on; Also, about 5’inside the Channelview entrance the flooring is not stable a heavy person might break through if they stepped on it; overall, as stated we were very satisfied…
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Definitely my favorite

Check in was a breeze, no issues at all, house is a great place to spreed out a large family, the two living areas and the outdoor space really made this my favorite rental and I have been a VRBO renter for over 15 years. We had a groups of 15 from 8 to 61 and it was perfect. A few amenities like the outdoor griddle made it so easy to cook for 15 and there were a few extra beds we didn’t expect but were glad they were there and the video game was a great plus for both young and old. The location was close to everything, and in a very quiet neighborhood, the beach and the grocery are close too. Highly recommend for a big family, we loved it and plan to come back in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elissa W.

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

Easter at the beach

The property was spacious and exactly what we needed for our large family stay. The fenced in yard was great for the little kids to play in and stay safe:). The only issues we had were that there was no working coffee maker, but Coffee Waves came to the rescue with 96 oz carafes of coffee. Also, we had to call maintenance to come fix the wifi as it was not working. Prompt attention from the management company though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

Our fellowship Bible study group trip

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: We all just needed to get away. Been working long hours not been Port, A in a long time to our surprise. Wow it’s all changed. The growth is amazing not to mention our house that we stayed at just perfect for the amount of us that wanted to get away on a small trip. We definitely will come back and want to stay in the same house. Also have recommended it to my daughter which she stayed with us loved that they’re coming back and bringing their Hill Country youth ranch from Kerrville to stay there as well.
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia P.

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

Nice space!

Although the house has an interesting layout, we really enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor spaces. There was room for all the people and all of our things. Overall it was very spacious for our large group. Unfortunately it was not very clean but that may have been because there were renters in right before us and they were trying to flip multiple properties and we were allowed to check in 1 hour after check in hours were supposed to occur. Several of the shower drains don't drain well and need some attention.l There was also a lot of random things left in the house, looks like someone moved out in the early 90's and left some of their things like random printers, hair rollers, etc. Also the kitchen was not well furnished with pots and pans. They were well used and we spent more time trying to get food unstuck from them than we did cooking in them. With all of that being said, we would consider staying here again but would bring needed pots & pans.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ashley C.

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

This home had mice, roaches, and one of the rooms bed frame was collapsed when we got there.

Again, no one expects to see a mouse, or that many roaches roaming throughout the property. In addition, one of the rooms had a broken bed frame. My mom had to sleep on the floor. There appears to be a mold like substance (2 feet tall) in the bathroom. Definitely concerning. Not to mention the flooring which is spiking up creating a dangerous surface. This is especially true for kiddos walking barefoot, or anyone really.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Peggy W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Pros: Location is great! Close to everything. Better location than Cinnamon Shores. Has a great deck and a nice grassy front lawn. Nice extras were the grill, the extra large tv, and the arcade, washer/dryer. Conns:This place is a dump. The main door with the keypad to get in had rusted hinges and fell off completely during our stay. A whole wall of outlets didn’t work in the main living room (was not tripped breaker). The towel rack was broken in one bathroom and fell off continuously. Much of the furniture was dorm room cast off and tacky. Some of the tv remotes needed batteries. The kitchen wasn’t very well stocked and didn’t have basic essentials that most rentals have such as salt and pepper. We had to go buy a can opener. Most of the coffee cups were too small for the supplied Keurig.Very little toilet tissue was supplied. The yard had dog poop throughout. One of the bedrooms had broken blinds and the last renters had attempted to repair it by duct taping a piece trash over the break. Somehow the cleaner missed this prior to our arrival. There wasn’t an accessible outlet on the outside of the house. We finally found one in the a/c unit in the back yard and had to squeeze our golf cart between the house and the fence to get it back there to charge it. There isn’t an outdoor shower, not even a water hose to spray off after being at the beach or to clean your floats before packing up. Stuff like this is standard at any beach house I’ve ever stayed. Overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beatiuful Home for Big Families

Beautiful home for large families. Lots of space for everyone to hang out. Golf cart that is dropped off on day of arrival is a plus and makes it easy to get to the beach and around town. Here are some minor issues we had. 1. Refrigerator and freezer are a side by side. The freezer door is by the wall and does not open all the way. Hard to get food in and out. There is another frig/freezer upstairs so you are able to put larger items up there. 2. Bedroom description and pictures on VRBO is not exactly accurate. Here are the rooms/beds: Downstairs- Four bedrooms with Queen beds. One sofa bed in living room. Upstairs- One Twin bed in the landing area of the stairs. The bed is in shape of a boat so we called it the boat bed. One Full bed in a small room. Another room with a bunk-bed. The bottom mattress is a Full and the top is a Twin. The top bunk is close to the ceiling fan so you cannot have the fan on when someone is up there. Bring sheets and blankets for sofa bed. I hope you enjoy the house as much as we did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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