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Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a shaded area, surrounded by colorful buildings and palm trees.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a swimming pool surrounded by houses and a beach in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.
A sign for Island Retreat, a beachfront condominium complex, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Holiday Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is on the beach. Port Aransas Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 29 min drive - 34.4 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 31 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬5 min drive

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. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first time staying here and we loved it. The location was perfect, it provided convenient access to the beach. The staff was friendly and property was very well kept. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental layout was perfect for our family. Two of us, our son and his wife and 3 children. It's close to the beach, but on the bottom floor, the dunes are your view. Doesn't matter, with the kids we were at the beach a lot. The one significant drawback, is spotty internet. I had brought work to not be completely behind returning home. We couldn't even connect to watch a movie for the kids. I didn't even try my VPN, it was so bad, including bad cell reception. we mentioned it. They gave suggestions. Then I realized it was Concrete built. Probably for hurricanes. But be prepared. As far as cleanliness, bathrooms and bedding were perfect. floors are just hard at the beach, they were sandy when we got there. We put towels at the doors and besides. the vacuum didn't work. There was a broom. That's all I have, so pretty much wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice clean property and great location

Great stay. Only problem we encountered was that the air conditioning had a hard time cooling the bedrooms. We were able to cool them by droppping the temp all the way down but you woke up to a frozen living area. Which is way better than a hot one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall. We appreciate your feedback regarding the air conditioning. It's our mission to ensure every guest feels comfortable and at home, and your insights are invaluable in helping us achieve that goal. We understand how important a good night's sleep is, and we're already looking into solutions to balance the temperature throughout the entire space more effectively. Your comfort is our priority, and we're grateful for your understanding and patience. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience. If there's anything else you need, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly. Warm regards, Life in Paradise Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location for beach

This condo was good for location. The pool was across the parking lot & the beach was also fairly close. There was a smell of mildew that stayed while we were there, but we were hardly ever in the condo. The kitchen had pretty much what we needed to cook our few meals. Plenty of towels. This place worked for our family of 6. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your recent stay. We're delighted to hear that our condo's location worked well for your family and that you found the amenities, like the kitchen and towels, satisfactory. We appreciate your understanding regarding the challenges we face living on the island, especially with the humidity. This can sometimes cause issues like the mildew smell you mentioned. Please know that we're continually working on improving our accommodations and will address this concern promptly. Your positive feedback about the pool, beach proximity, and overall experience is motivating for us. We're thrilled to have been a part of your family's vacation and hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience. Safe travels and warm regards, Life in Paradise Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and clean!

Great place - we had six adults and two kids and we all liked it! Plenty of room. There are washers and dryers, but they are outside and need lots of quarters so we never used them. This unit directly across from the pool and a short walk to the beach. It could have used some lamps in the bedrooms and a few more things in the kitchen (blender, bigger skillet, another cookie sheet, foil). The floor made the kids feet black, but other than that it was VERY clean. Owner very nice and responsive. The bathrooms were perfectly clean. Would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear your group of six adults and two kids enjoyed the space and found it roomy and comfortable. It’s great that you appreciated the convenient location near the pool and beach, as well as the cleanliness of the bathrooms and the property management's responsiveness. We appreciate your feedback about the washers and dryers, bedroom lamps, and kitchen items like a blender, larger skillet, and cookie sheet—these are helpful suggestions, and we’ll look into making improvements. We’re also sorry to hear about the floor and will ensure it’s addressed for future guests. Thank you for recommending us, and we’d love to host you again! -Life in Paradise Team