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Modern Luxury Stay for 12 with Central Port Aransas Location & Ample Indoor/Outd

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Vibrant turquoise beach house with private pool, colorful lounge chairs, and tropical palm trees creating your perfect coastal retreat.
Dive into your own tropical paradise with this sparkling pool surrounded by vibrant lounge chairs and swaying palms.
Bright turquoise beach house with tropical palms and gravel driveway creates a vibrant coastal retreat arrival experience.
Your covered deck features a vibrant dining table perfect for group meals, surrounded by colorful coastal charm and nautical touches.
Your covered patio offers shaded relaxation with vibrant blue chairs and a charming play area for little ones.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Charcoal barbecue

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Palmilla Beach Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Additional Sleeping Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary Bedroom

2 King Beds

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Modern Luxury Stay for 12 with Central Port Aransas Location & Ample Indoor/Outd

The Gnarly Marlin EP653, is a beautifully furnished four bedroom, three bath home in Port Aransas, just a quick golf cart ride to the beach. The Gnarly Marlin offers all of the amenities you need to enjoy a luxurious beach vacation. Soak up some sun at the private pool or load up and head to the beach. *Heated Pool: $175 for the length of your stay. Please request when making reservations. Takes at least 24 hours to heat the pool. Guests have access to 1 garage.
This luxury home offers a fully equipped kitchen and spacious living area. The primary bedroom, located on the second floor, offers a plush king bed, flat screen TV with en-suite bathroom. The upstairs guest bedroom has a king bed and flat screen TV. There is a full size pull out in the living room as well. The downstairs apartment has a queen bedroom, and a bunk room with two sets of twin bunk beds, with one twin trundle, and a bathroom. Just outside the apartment is covered outdoor pool side seating with the finest of lounge furniture. Relax on an outdoor balcony with seating areas that overlooks the private pool. This home offers a deluxe gas/charcoal grill. STR#370894

HIGHLIGHTS
- Private heated pool
- 1 mile off the beach
- Outdoor seating and gathering spaces
- Numerous restaurants and area attractions nearby

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
- Primary Bedroom: King bed, TV, and ensuite bath
- Bedroom 2: King bed, TV
- Bedroom 3: Queen size bed, TV
- Bedroom 4: Two sets of twin bunk beds, with a twin trundle
-Additional bedding: Full-size pull out in living room

AMENITIES
- Washer and dryer
- BBQ grill available
- Outdoor lounge
- Free Private Wi-Fi

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A 2-3 night minimum stay is required.
- The minimum age requirement for reserving and check in is 25. 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.
- Please note there is a Ring Camera at the front door and cameras on the balconies facing the exterior doors.
- 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.
Gnarly Marlin 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.
LOCATION
(Located in the El Pescador Subdivision 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 (3 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 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2451659vb
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 in Port Aransas, this holiday home is by the sea. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Jet skiing, parasailing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 22 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kody's - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Modern Luxury Stay for 12 with Central Port Aransas Location & Ample Indoor/Outd have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern Luxury Stay for 12 with Central Port Aransas Location & Ample Indoor/Outd?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Luxury Stay for 12 with Central Port Aransas Location & Ample Indoor/Outd on 19 August 2026 start from NZ$553, 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.

Is Modern Luxury Stay for 12 with Central Port Aransas Location & Ample Indoor/Outd pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern Luxury Stay for 12 with Central Port Aransas Location & Ample Indoor/Outd?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Luxury Stay for 12 with Central Port Aransas Location & Ample Indoor/Outd?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Luxury Stay for 12 with Central Port Aransas Location & Ample Indoor/Outd?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Luxury Stay for 12 with Central Port Aransas Location & Ample Indoor/Outd located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Holiday Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayden T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us at Gnarly Marlin EP653! We’re so glad you enjoyed the property and had a great stay. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to host you again for another beach getaway soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2026
Love hearing that—thank you! We’re so glad the house was a perfect fit for your stay. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime for another great beach getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

DANIAL L.

Amazing house and property

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 mainly booked this house for the heated pool since spring break is known for being chilly. the house was so nice and comfortable. there is plenty of room for your party and extra guests if you have some drop in. We will book this property again. the only down side we could find is the water heater is a bit small for a three bedroom house.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the heated pool and found the home comfortable and spacious for your group. It’s wonderful to hear you plan to book again! We also appreciate the feedback. Thank you for staying with us—we look forward to welcoming you back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JOE V.

Family times

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 place i will book again
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2025
Thank you for your excellent 5 star review! We appreciate your business and are looking forward to hosting you again! Thank you for staying with Port A Escapes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Great place

Amazing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2022
This is Wonderful to hear! Thank you for your 5 star review and for choosing to stay with Port A Escapes! We'd love to have you stay with us again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Nice location

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: Very nice rental and not far fro.the beach
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your 5 star review! We hope to host you again very soon! -Port A Escapes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John David P.

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

Location, Location, Location

My family and I take an annual trip and this property has to be so far the best location we have stayed at. From the decor, to the location, to the comfort of the beds/couches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
We truly thank you for your 5 star review!
Verified

8/10 Good

peggy S.

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

Great family place

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thank you for your review and being our guest! We hope to see you again very soon!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Josheph K.

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

Bed bugs

There were bed bugs in the downstairs apartment that ate my parents up sleeping in the bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you so much for letting us know when you departed! We did not know. The home is currently being professionally treated, and will be ready for rental again very soon! We do hope to host you again very soon! -Port A Escapes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Perfect Family Beach Vacation

This was the perfect beach house for our family and grandkids! We had a blast spending time at the beach, which was just a short 5 minute drive and then coming back to enjoy the pool. The house was very clean, plenty of room and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
We hope to see you at Gnarly Marlin again very soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A nice escape

Everything about this property was as described. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2022
We can not wait to have you again, be sure to call us directly and ask about our returning guest discount!
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter D.

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

50 Anniversary

Great time. Memorial Day weekend is super crowded in PortA
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Plenty of Space!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Comfortable family experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Port Aransas is the perfect place for a family vacay! We are happy to hear that you guys enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you guys again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

Graet trip, just to short as aways.

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 had a Great time with our family and grand kids.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
We are so pleased your family enjoyed Gnarly Marlin! Please let us know when you are ready to plan your next escape!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Gnarly Marlin

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 had a great time at the Gnarly Marlin. It was very close to the beach. The pool was great.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
We hope to see you again in the near future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jeremy v.

Excellent

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: Amazing!!!! Everything was great, clean, plenty of room! BBQ pit needs to be replaced but still managed! Overall, would definitely book again!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
We are you so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!! The grill has been replaced since your stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan Y.

Great Area

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: My family and I had such a great experience here. Loved how clean everything was. We enjoyed the pool, looks smaller online but it was a great size. Will def be coming back!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2022
Thank You so much for staying with Port A Escapes!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Great Family Vacation

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 spent a week at the Gnarly Marlin with six adults and four kids (all under the age of 7). Great property with everything we needed. Well appointed kitchen, wonderful swimming pool, and the large tables in the pool area and the dining room were wonderful for our large group. The kiddos enjoyed the TV and the large couch for lounging. Overall a wonderful stay. We will book it again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Thank you for being a wonderful guest! We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gnarly Marlin Awesome family vacation home

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: The Gnarly Marlin by far met my expectations, very clean, spacious for number of family members who attended. Pool was clean which is a must have for me and my family. The only issue i had was i needed to make sure all doors were locked downstairs due to design of home, but i would give this home 5 stars.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
Thank You so much for staying with Port A Escapes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

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

Summer vacation

Maintenance crew was on the air conditioner job for 7 hours but fixed a problem that had reported by another group. Fire alarms needed new batteries at 4 am reported around 10 and crew was on the spot. Thank you. We had a great time! Will stay again as this was #2 time to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We hope to have you again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nicole M.

Great for large groups

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: This house was incredibly clean, well stocked with anything you could need, and it had a great location. I wish the bunk room was upstairs instead of downstairs with direct access to the pool, but other than that, this place was great! We had one maintenance issue but the management company was very responsive and took care of it right away. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave this great review!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Jewett, Texas

Weekend stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was fun however, we had a huge roach and bug problem. They were everywhere in the house. On the walls, on the floor, and all alive. More amenities could definitely have been provided as the description was very vague and one big towel per guest was not enough.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2024
Thank you for letting us know. We will have pest control treat.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vitina E.

Perfect Beach Rental, with awesome pool area

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: Loved everything about this place!! Great location, very quiet and peaceful. Right in the middle of everything. Close to the beach, close to the middle of town. The house was beautiful and the pool was a hit with the whole family. I noticed it was larger than a lot of the other homes pools. We have been going to Port A for over 25 yrs and this place was by far our favorite.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
Thank You so much for staying with Port A Escapes!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Gail H.

Gnarly Marine

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved staying in your property. It lacked in some aspects, coffee maker worked off and on until last day then totally quit, we had a small child with us and could not locate a mop or broom to clean up after her. The TVs in the upstairs bedrooms did not have connections to internet so could not be used, the door going to the upstairs deck from living room was very difficult to shut and the light in the pool did not work.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you for letting us know about these deficiencies. We will address them right away and hope you will give us another chance to impress.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler F.

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

Beautiful property and great location

The property felt very large and had a ton of space. Master bedroom/TV/bathroom was huge. Living area and combined kitchen was also very large. The whole property is well decorated and designed. Getting places was simple, the ferry was a cool experience and we got right on and off both times we used it (lucky probably). Concrete pool is a good size with seating along the edges and a ramp into the shallow end with a wall (pool was my favorite part personally). Used the pool more than anything else probably. My only complaint is the check in process. They do have it in their agreement that check in could be at 5pm if guests stayed in the residence the night prior. My complaint? Everything else says that check in is at 4pm and I was never told that they needed extra time for my check in. So, our 10 family was a little concerned to not receive check-instructions until approximately 4:20pm with no prior notification that they needed us to check in late. And, whoever I was messaging (property manager likely) just wanted to argue with me about it and wanted to be right instead of acknowledging or apologizing for their lack of notification that I would have to check in after 4pm due to them not being ready on time. I consider this a small inconvenience though and wouldn't let this turn you away from this amazing property! Definitely worth the money! I believe that the only reason to spend more money somewhere else is if you need more space. Great bang for buck IMO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
We truly thank you for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed the pool and great location. Yes, that is correct. Our rental agreement does state check in is guaranteed between 4-5pm. That information is provided at the time of booking, and is also available to review prior to booking. We are very sorry we were not able to get the condo ready for you earlier. We did need the time to clean, sanitize and prepare for your arrival after the previous guest departed. We do hope this did not overshadow your stay and time spent with family. We truly hope to host you and yours again very soon. -Port A Escapes

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