Whatabeach by AvantStay | Private Pool, Cabana Bar

A backyard with a swimming pool, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.

A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, and a wooden entertainment center.

A backyard with artificial turf, a wooden fence, and a building with a blue exterior.

A backyard with a swimming pool, wooden deck, bar area, and outdoor seating.

A backyard with a swimming pool, a wooden deck, and a colorful mural.

Highlights

Top-rated for value
Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
Firepit available
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
At the centre of it all
Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

Balcony
Private pool
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Pet-friendly
Internet access

Explore the area

Port Aransas, TX

Place, Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
‪15 min walk‬
Place, Roberts Point Park
‪15 min walk‬
Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
‪1 min drive‬
Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

6 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is near the beach. Port Aransas Beach and Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center.

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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Roberts Point Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Port Aransas Birding Center - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
IB Magee Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬10 min walk
‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬13 min walk
‪Bier Haus - ‬12 min walk
‪Sip Yard - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whatabeach by AvantStay | Private Pool, Cabana Bar pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whatabeach by AvantStay | Private Pool, Cabana Bar?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whatabeach by AvantStay | Private Pool, Cabana Bar on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$1,670, 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 Whatabeach by AvantStay | Private Pool, Cabana Bar?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whatabeach by AvantStay | Private Pool, Cabana Bar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whatabeach by AvantStay | Private Pool, Cabana Bar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whatabeach by AvantStay | Private Pool, Cabana Bar located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ellis Memorial Library and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori G.

17 May 2026

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

There was poop left outside from previous renters, my husband went out and took care of it. Bar outside needs some TLC, nothing like in the pictures, and weeds need to be pulled. The only reason I knit pick is because we and other renters are paying top dollar for their stay. It needs to be better than their own home. The house was clean and very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We're glad the home itself felt clean and comfortable, but we're truly sorry about the condition of the outdoor space upon arrival — that's not the experience we want for any guest, especially given the care and investment that goes into a stay with us. We're sharing this with our local team so the outdoor area, including the bar and landscaping, receives the attention it deserves. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to host you in the future.

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William C.

12 October 2024

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

Great getaway!

Very nice property. Quiet area and access to all of downtown. Will stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2024

Thank you, William! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the property and the quiet area with easy access to downtown. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anngelia b.

23 July 2023

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

Family vacay

This place was super clean and has everything you needed and more Highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

5 June 2023

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

Wonderful family vacation

We have stayed in many short term rentals, and this is our favorite by far! They even provided a dog bed and dog bowls for our dog!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023

Thanks Jenna! We love being a favorite!! We welcome you back any time! Thank you for staying with Sway Vacation Homes!

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

5 April 2022

Family Vacay

WHATA-GREAT PLACE!!! Perfect for our family with small kids and 2 dogs. They had everything we needed and very clean. I would stay here again and RECOMMEND!

Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2022

Jessica! So glad you and your family and pups had a great time at Whatabeach. We really like hearing you had everything you needed for your stay. Hope you visit again soon.

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

15 September 2023

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

Wonderful all around property!

the property was perfect for the large group of friends we had getting together. slept 12 adults comfortably and we all enjoyed being so close to the beach and main strip in Port A. Would stay here again without a second thought.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2023

Hey Jordan! We are thrilled to hear that Whatabeach House was perfect for your large group of friends! It's fantastic that you all enjoyed being so close to the beach and the main strip in Port A. We appreciate your 5-star rating and can't wait to have you stay with us again. Whatabeach House is ready to welcome you back anytime!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Panna J.

10 June 2023

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

Awesome !

Great property!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023

Panna, thank you for the awesome review! Glad you had a great time at Whatabeach House. Thank you for staying with Sway Vacation Homes!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan H Boehnke B.

9 May 2021

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

Very happy

This was a perfect home for our family while in Port A.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2021

Hi, Allan. We're so glad you had a perfect and happy stay at Whatabeach House! Come back again soon!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla N.

11 September 2023

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

Great Home

We really appreciated how well thought out the home is for vacationers. Enjoyed the pool. Home is very nicely decorated.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2023

Hi, Carla, thank you so much for your amazing review of Whatabeach House! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed all the thoughtful touches we have put into making it the perfect vacation home for guests. The pool is definitely a highlight, and we're glad you were able to take full advantage of it. The well-decorated home is a result of our efforts to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. We truly appreciate your kind words, and we can't wait to have you back again soon at Whatabeach House!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

2 March 2023

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

This home served us extremely well. It is laid out very well and decorated beautifully.

Great!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2023

Thank you for the 5-star review Kay! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Whatabeach House!!! We hope to host you again!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Braxton B.

29 August 2024

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

Vacation

Had a blast at the house. It was everything we thought it was from the reviews and photos

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2025

Thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear that the house lived up to your expectations and that you had a blast. We’d love to host you again for another great vacation!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sandra m.

15 August 2023

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

Family Vacation

This was the perfect place for our family ❤️ We really enjoyed our stay. And everything was perfect. And child friendly. Loved how it was central to everything in town but in the middle of all the commotion. We are happy to say I think we found our vacation place for next year. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023

Sandra, thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that Whatabeach House was the perfect place for your family and that you enjoyed your stay. It's great to know that you found our property to be child-friendly and loved its central location. We can't wait to welcome you back next year and provide you with another fantastic vacation experience. Thank you once again for choosing Whatabeach House!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devin S.

31 May 2023

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

The Perfect Stay

We loved staying at the Whatabeach House! It was far enough away from the main strip that we felt tucked away from the hustle & bustle; but not too far from everything. Getting a golf cart is key, as it made travel around the island super easy. The house was beautiful, clean, & featured awesome little touches that made our stay special such as: the pool, the grill, chargers everywhere, games, streaming services, & smart Google devices. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023

Hi Devin! thank you so much for such a great review. We are so pleased that Whatabeach House was all you hoped it would be. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!-LL

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

19 September 2024

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

Great house

Really great house. They have thought of everything. We loved the ease of the golf cart on the property, all the hooks in the living room and hallway, kitchen was fully stocked, plenty of parking, charging station, lots of shopping and the beach was close. We really enjoyed our stay here and would defineitly stay here again. Overall impressed with avantstay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review, Laura! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the house and all its amenities, especially the golf cart and fully stocked kitchen. It’s great to know you found everything convenient and had a fantastic stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another memorable experience!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

12 September 2023

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

Whatastay

The whole family had a great time. The house was extremely clean and had everything we needed. The house was close to the beach and the marina. We loved the pool. Our 4 year old grandson had the best time on the putting green. Jim was great to work with booking this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023

Thank you so much for choosing to stay at our Whatabeach House, Dana! We are thrilled to hear that your whole family had a fantastic time and that the house met all your needs. We take pride in maintaining cleanliness and providing all the necessary amenities for our guests. It's wonderful that the house's proximity to the beach and marina added to your enjoyment. We're especially glad your 4-year-old grandson had a blast on the putting green! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back soon.

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

7 May 2026

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

The Whatabeach house in Port Aransas was perfect! You're booking through VRBO with AvantStay and they were great at providing quick responses. My husband and I traveled with our two dogs and the house was equipped with a dog bed and a dog bowl which was a very nice touch! The house looked exactly as pictured, plenty of room and don't get me started on the backyard! The backyard was so incredibly nice and fully fenced in if you are traveling with pets. We loved having the option to come back and lounge by the pool after being at the beach. A few suggestions for the home would be: to include check out instructions in the home, possibly posted on the fridge, I had to pull the app and screen shot the instructions, so I didn't have to keep getting on the app; pooper scooper in the backyard to make it easier for guests to pickup after their pets; packaged soap bars/ mini shampoo and conditioner for the bathrooms that can be disposed of each time, the big reusable bottles don’t feel very sanitary. With that being said, no complaints at all from us, we simply bought a cheap beach shovel to pickup after our dogs and went to CVS to purchase our own soap. Would love to stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review! We're delighted to hear that Whatabeach was the perfect fit for you, your husband, and your two pups — and that the dog bed and bowl added a nice, welcoming touch. It's great to know the fenced backyard and pool gave you the ideal spot to unwind after beach days, and that communication through the AvantStay team felt seamless. We truly appreciate your thoughtful suggestions about in-home checkout instructions, a pooper scooper, and bathroom toiletries — feedback like this helps us continue improving the guest experience, and we'll be sure to pass it along. We'd love to welcome you and your dogs back to Port Aransas anytime!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

20 March 2023

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

Whatahouse!!!!!

The pictures don’t do this house justice!!!!! It is amazing! More than enough room inside and out for our family. The kitchen was equipped with everything you could possibly need!!! They have thought of everything you could possibly need! We will definitely be back!!!! The putting green was a huge hit!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2023

Thank you for that wonderful review, Susan! We love offering our guests beautiful well stocked properties! We can't wait for you to come back!!!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joey R.

9 April 2023

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

Whatabeach

Loved our stay at Whatabeach! Even with the rain and cooler weather! It was a little chilly for the pool, but my grandson took the jump and chilled with a couple of laps, laughing the whole time! The putting green was a great hit, I even beat my grandson in one round! The back deck was enjoyed by all! It was too wet for the fire pit unfortunately. Had a blast with the cart as well, I think we drove all over town, threw a blanket or beach towel on and off we went! Thank y'all!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2023

HI, Joey. I'm so glad you all had a great time at Whatabeach House despite the weather. And way to go to your grandson! Jumping in the pool when it's not quite warm yet. Oh to be young again! We hope to host you all again soon! Thank you for choosing Sway Vacation Homes!

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

K D.

17 October 2025

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

This house is truly amazing! Easy access! There was no need to meet anyone in person to sign a contract or get keys to property. We received our own personal keypad information for the door which made the check in process that much smoother! There were so many small details that made the experience awesome! Towels nicely placed on each bed, there was a basket full of clean beach towels, and each shower had full sized and good quality shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. This place is pet friendly and the pet fee is a reasonable price! Our doodle LOVED the dog bed that was provided and loved relaxing on the awesome patio area. The property is located on the most perfect spot, around everything yet, slightly hidden from main road. We felt safe our entire stay. I forgot my makeup bag and I contacted management and they quickly responded with ways to help and even ship my bag! I do wish the pool was heated but that only cause we love to travel in the fall/winter time! The pool felt amazing for mid October and temperatures were in the mid 80’s! We will be making this property our go to spot moving forward.

The backyard is AMAZING and PRIVATE with turf grass

We LOVE the beautiful colored lighting the pool has

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2025

Thank you so much for the thoughtful and detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear how much you (and your doodle!) enjoyed the stay — from the seamless check-in to the little touches throughout the home. It's great to know the location, amenities, and pet-friendly setup made your trip extra comfortable. We'll absolutely share your note about the pool heating with the team for future consideration. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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