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Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart

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Exterior
Beach
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

Map
Port Aransas, TX
  • Mustang Island Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • IB Magee Beach Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Ground floor studio

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower level 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main floor 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart


Fun times await you!
~ Private boardwalk to the beach ~
~ Use of golf cart included~
~ No-Stairs Accommodations Included ~
~ Private Community ~
~ 2 Minute walk to the beach
~ Free use of our 2021 EZGO 6-seat golf cart while you are staying.
* Must provide valid insurance, driver's license information, signed waiver, and all Drivers must be 21 or older. A credit card deposit may be required.

• House: 1712 sq. ft.
• Sleeps: 9
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 3
• Min Stay: 2–4 nights

Instant Confirmation, Central Air Conditioning, No Smoking, Internet, TV, three bedroom, three full bathrooms, private beach boardwalk, and close to downtown shopping

ABOUT THE HOUSE:

Enjoy the open spaces Port Aransas has to offer in this great house!

Ready to relax & have fun? We've got you covered! This newly remodeled, fully furnished, 1712 square foot home has everything you need to enjoy the Port A beaches, restaurants & bars, shopping, and second-to-none fishing opportunities. Our well-maintained home is located in a private neighborhood close to the beach and is set up to be used as two separate units if desired. Both areas are well-appointed for the vacation you deserve. The upper floor boasts two beautifully furnished bedrooms. Our home has a master bedroom with a king bed and a superb en-suite bathroom, including a separate tub and shower. There is also a second bedroom with a queen bed and a second full bathroom on this floor of the house. The open-concept kitchen and living room allow lots of space for gathering, games, music, etc.
~ The comfortable furniture make the living room a great hang-out and doubles as a sleeping space for 2. A 75-inch TV in the living room is a great way to relax when you aren't at the beach, fishing, shopping, or enjoying the great outdoors. Perfect for the sports enthusiast, family movie, or for binging on your favorite Netflix shows. Catch up on emails or sneak a bit of work into your schedule with the high-speed internet service in both units.
~ The kitchen has a huge island, newer appliances, granite countertops, and a spacious dining area with seating for 6-8. Enjoy grilling your fresh catch of the day or cooking your favorite vacation meals. A complete set of cookware, dishes, silverware, glasses and plastic beach cups are among a long list of included items. That's important for the cook!

Is one-level living required? Have a guest or family member with a handicap? Bring them along! This ground-floor unit is perfect for guests with limited mobility, a walker, or a wheelchair. It is set up as a one-bedroom studio unit with a queen-size bed and bunk beds, a living room with a fold-out couch, a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a fully equipped kitchenette and bistro table & chairs. The lower level one-bedroom unit has its own entry with a separate lock. Perfect for a second family, teenagers desiring a little space, or a multi-generation get-together. Great for anyone who wants a one-level vacation spot with no stairs. Grandma & Grandpa, welcome!

OUTDOORS:
After spending your afternoon at the beach, the outdoor shower is a real plus. The large second-story covered deck and south-facing outdoor seating on the first floor offer everyone plenty of space to be outside and enjoy the sea breezes. A charcoal grill is available for the grill master of the house. Beach chairs, toys, and umbrellas are yours to use during your stay. The beach is a short walk down the private boardwalk and is magnificent!


EXTRAS THAT ARE STANDARD:
Bathrooms: Plenty of towels, washcloths, beach towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner & bar soap. Kitchen: Coffee pot, coffee, condiments, blender, crockpot, and of course, plenty of paper towels, toilet paper & trash bags. For your safety, we have two security cameras, one in the garage and an exterior camera near the second-level staircase.

Golf Cart
Booking the Sandcastle House includes complimentary use of our 6-seat golf cart while you stay. Take the golf cart to the beach, downtown to restaurants, grocery stores, or fisherman's wharf. You must provide valid proof of insurance, driver's license information, signed waiver, and all drivers must be 21 years of age or older to operate the golf cart. A credit card deposit may be required to use the golf cart.

Access to the golf cart adds exceptional value to your stay. Local golf cart rentals are $175-$200 per day if you can get one at all. They tend to be booked up months in advance for busy weekends. Avoid the frustration of trying to locate a rental. Time is a precious commodity when you're on vacation. Don't waste time standing around in a line waiting for your rental. Forget the hassle of the paperwork and half of a vacation day securing a golf cart. Book the Sandcastle House today. It's waiting for you!

ABOUT THE OWNERS:
Our family welcomes you to the Sandcastle House. Vacations and family getaways are really important. We know that. When you take time for your family and friends or to be by yourself, you want it to be perfect. Sandcastle House provides a place to enjoy the beach, fish, recharge the batteries & get a fresh perspective on life. We love this home away from home and know that you will too. Just minutes from the downtown area of Port Aransas, and steps to the beach, yet tucked in a great neighborhood, your family or group will love the location of this home and, like many others, will want to return again and again. We partner with a local caretaker if anything warrants immediate attention. Nice to know.


CALENDAR AND BOOKING:
We keep our calendar current, so please don't hesitate to contact us for last-minute getaways or plans far into the future. Call, text (fastest), or email if you have any questions. Our policy is to return all correspondence promptly (within an hour) and have your vacation home ready when you are! The website states our minimum stay is four days. If there are holes in our schedule, we will do our best to accommodate shorter stays. Please call us directly to make arrangements. Take your vacation when you can! We understand.

25% down holds your dates. Without 25% down, dates cannot be reserved. Full payment is required 30 days before your stay unless otherwise arranged with the owner. We reserve the right to decline bookings that do not include full weekends, 3-night minimums, or overlap too closely (for cleaning and sanitizing purposes) during certain times of the year. We ask that someone over the age of 25 books the rental and stay for the trip duration. This property is best suited for responsible guests and families.

CANCELLATIONS:
A 60-day cancellation notice is required to avoid penalty. Please note that VRBO may still charge you a cancellation fee. Cancellations fewer than 60 days out forfeit the 25% already paid. Early departure or cancellation does not warrant a refund unless the owner has pre-approved it. We prefer not to penalize our clients if possible. We do our very best to re-rent the unit for the dates canceled. Please keep in touch if you feel your plans could change. Life happens. Hopefully, we can accommodate your stay another time that works better.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Property manager

Dan Rickett
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Events allowed
Limit 9 people
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Pets

Pets allowed
Owner must approve
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Limit 9 people
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is on the beach. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Horace Caldwell Pier and Fisherman's Wharf. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Short walk to the beach ~ Spacious house ~ Golf Cart located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Aransas holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Great home

The place was excellent and a great location right next to the beach and downtown activities. My family and I had an excellent vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, had everything we needed for beach days. Golf cart was a plus to get around the neighborhood. Home was very spacious and clean. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! A terrific location-convenient to the beach and restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Great house

The house was perfect for our family. Clean, well stocked, had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here. Home was roomy and kitchen very well equipped! Plenty of room for kids and they loved their area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya E.

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

Grandkids first trip to the beach

This stay and the house were amazing! Everything we needed plus a short hop to the beach in the provided golf cart. Owner was excellent in communicating, checking in on us every day of our stay. We would definitely stay in this property again on a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

Family Beach Vacation Spot

Wonderful! Great location to return to.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sulema R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, golf cart included, beautiful home, good communication with the owner
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location
House itself was great...spacious, the golf cart was amazing and proximity to the beach excellent. Very crowded neighborhood compared to the posted photo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bart D.

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

GO Go GO!!

We’ve been to Port Aransas before, but I’ve never stayed here. We will never stay anywhere else. Just go and I promise you you will have the time of your life. Everything was wonderful, and I mean everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Spacious, clean, and close to the beach

The home had plenty of space for our family. The kitchen is huge and inviting. Super soft towels and sheets. Great communication. Easy to get to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely. Home was clean & spacious. Second story front & back porches. Outdoor shower to rise off. All the cooking supplies needed. All rooms cooled by the A/C. Had easy access to the beach. Lots of beach supplies like skim boards, sandcastle supplies & golf cart.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Close to everything yet tucked away on a quiet street. Nice 6 seater golf cart for beach and town - kept our car from the sand so very handy. Spacious home. Very comfortable beds and the master bath was so spacious with large walk in shower and soaker tub. Great home for family game and movie nights. Dan the host was great at communicating and taking care of any needs that came up. Only negative was there were only 2 working beach chairs however I imagine Dan will be replacing those but would check on that if you are counting on beach equipment. When back in Port A we will be renting this lovely home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Port A spring Break

Very convenient to the bench and downtown Port Aransas. Having a golf cart is a nice advantage for sightseeing and going to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

A A.

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

Get-a-way

The house was perfect! Great location, spacious, well stocked, and came with a golf cart. There were a few hiccups as with any stay but the owner was on top of it and tried to remedy the situation. The golf cart didnt have a parking break as we just had a good laugh about it after a bit! The TV didnt work in the main living room but we imrovised with our phone and portable speaker we brought for the beach. This place is a 10 and so worth it! I would recommend this place and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

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

HOST WAS SO NICE !

Dan was so helpful and accommodating. The place was very clean. Lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine H.

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

Great place to stay

Comfortable, cozy, close to the beach. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Great access to beach!

Dan was an accommodating host who was very informative and helpful leading up to our stay. The house has a spacious common area and the kitchen is large and well-stocked. We had 6 adults but the house easily could have handled more! The included 6 person golf cart was an additional bonus that made getting to the beach and around town so easy. Between the beach road and the neighborhood boardwalk, getting to the beach was a breeze! We all enjoyed our extended holiday weekend stay very much and would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla M.

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

A True Gem

We were blessed to enjoy a very peaceful and fun week at the lovely Sandcastle House. We found it to be clean, cool and extremely comfortable. We slept wonderfully at night and loved every minute of our time there. Dan is an exceptional host. He is always friendly, helpful and available to answer any questions. We have stayed at several homes in Port Aransas over the years and the Sandcastle House is our favorite. We hope to visit again soon. Thanks for the great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Great house

House was absolutely perfect! The location was good and the golf cart was the perfect thing to make our vacation even better! Dan was a great host, very friendly and communicative. The beds were super comfy and the apartment downstairs was perfect for our adult children. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moe E.

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

Great place!

Great location, we had a blast! Dan was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Great beach house

Close to the beach all things accurate in the description of the property. We enjoyed the location and the place very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

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

Convenient and Comfortable

Great property! Close to beach and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great Stay in Port A!

Dan was great with communication, the property was clean, and the location was great! We loved using the golf cart for our trips to the beach. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

b.dianne y.

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

Great location

This was our second time to stay at this property. The owner was responsive to our concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dan Rickett

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