On the Half Shell

8.4

Very good

1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Ocean view

Enjoy the area

Port Aransas, TX

Holiday Beach7 min walk
IB Magee Beach Park6 min drive
Port Aransas Beach6 min drive
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)46 min drive

Property had listed a private balcony which does not exist. This is a first floor unit with one window that overlooks a ...

paul f.

Mar 21, 2023

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Studio

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach!

Experience easy living at On the Half Shell. This studio condo is spacious and well laid out, perfect for your next getaway in Port Aransas! Upon entering, you’ll find two queen-size beds and a flat-screen TV. The full bathroom offers a shower and single sink vanity. There is a tidy kitchen area with all your essentials to prepare delicious meals. Enjoy ocean breezes on the balcony out front.

This home is located at Island Retreat with plenty of parking, including boat parking. Enjoy the private boardwalk to the beach shared pool, barbecue grills and more. Rent a golf cart and head to town where there’s amazing shopping, dining and entertainment.

Book your stay at On the Half Shell and find out why the beaches of Port Aransas, Texas, consistently make the Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best list. Known as the “Fishing Capital of Texas,” Port Aransas is an angler’s haven with pier fishing, deep-sea excursions, and bay and channel fishing. You can even cast your line directly in the surf. Water activities abound in Port Aransas, and you will have your fill of surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, kayaking and paddleboarding. The pristine coastline and warm waters of the Gulf invite you to spend leisurely days swimming, snorkeling and beach combing. Port Aransas also boasts a bustling community of art galleries, museums, boutiques, and restaurants to satisfy every palate. Book On the Half Shell and find out for yourself why Port Aransas is a favorite vacation destination!

City of Port Aransas Short Term Registration: 248221

Property manager

VTrips

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

Holiday Beach - 7 min walk
Mustang Island Beach - 20 min walk
IB Magee Beach Park - 6 min drive
Horace Caldwell Pier - 6 min drive
Port Aransas Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Fins Grill & Icehouse - 5 min drive
Whataburger - 3 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 11 min walk
Taqueria San Juan - 4 min drive
Coffee Waves P - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holiday Beach and Mustang Island Beach. Port Aransas Beach is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

8.4

Very good

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 March 2024

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

Cozy needs updates

Cute & Cozy It definitely needs a few updates in kitchen & bathroom but clean. I recommend a few item for kitchen: salt, pepper, coffee filters at the very least

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

paul f.

21 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

No Balcony

Property had listed a private balcony which does not exist. This is a first floor unit with one window that overlooks a parking lot. It is located in the Island Retreat resort which is very nice with 2 pools, a tennis court, basketball courts, pickle ball etc. Large open green space with grills and picnic tables as well as a coin operated laundry on site. The beach is accessible from two points over a long board walk over the dunes. You can drive to park closer to the boardwalk or the beach is about a 10 minute walk from the unit. The unit itself is one of three units managed by an offsite company...we found the company to be nice and responsive...but don't expect to just go to the office onsite to get a towel or deal with any situation. The unit itself was clean and well equipped except as mentioned before there is no dish soap, dish towels, or wash cloth to clean dishes with so be sure to bring them.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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8/10 Good

79footloose G.

2 October 2022

4 Star

Pool closed early and the light at the bbq pit did not work. Otherwise it was a great stay with no issues!

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6/10 Okay

19 September 2022

Very clean with comfortable beds. Nothing fancy but good for the price

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8/10 Good

A guest from Austin, TX

11 September 2022

Good stay but bad description

The condo was what I expected for an older unit. The description said, po view but there wasn't one. The wifi password given was not good. The wifi name wasn't given. What's on the wifi box inside the unit is what finally worked. You are near restaurants but not in walking distance really. We went for the beach and we had a great time. The unit had so many hooks to hang stuff to dry. That was really nice. It was perfect for my husband and myself. The kitchen was a good size.