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Poolside, spacious and bright! Community boardwalk access to beach

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A living room with a ceiling fan, a blue sofa set, a wicker ottoman, and a painting of a beach scene.
A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and lounge chairs.
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a clear blue sky.
A living room with a blue sofa, a ceiling fan, a painting of a sailboat, and a kitchen area in the background.
A living room with two blue sofas, a wicker ottoman, a ceiling fan, and a beach-themed painting.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mustang Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Shared communal pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Whitecap Beach. Roberts Point Park and Texas Sealife Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hunting nearby.
Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Mustang Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 22 min drive - 27.0 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 24 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Hilliard Center - 46 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shore Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Poolside, spacious and bright! Community boardwalk access to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Poolside, spacious and bright! Community boardwalk access to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Poolside, spacious and bright! Community boardwalk access to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poolside, spacious and bright! Community boardwalk access to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Poolside, spacious and bright! Community boardwalk access to beach located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Mustang Island Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Palmilla Beach Golf Club and Holiday Beach. Mustang Island State Park and Port Aransas Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was excellent. Near the beach . If you stay on the upper floors you could see the sea. It had a pool. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from Poolside, spacious and bright! Community boardwalk access to beach on 30 July 2026
Sounds like you found a great spot to relax! We're so glad you enjoyed the property, the convenient beach access, and the pool. Those upper-floor views are definitely a bonus, but we're happy you had a wonderful stay. Thank you for choosing Port A Escapes. We hope to welcome you back for another beach getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your 5 star review! Please let us know when you are ready to plan your next escape, we would love to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great first floor accommodations (which we needed for a grandparent). Beautiful pool. Calm quiet atmosphere. Beach walk was about 200 yards. Port A shops and restaurants were so cute. Easy 15 minute drive to dinner each night. Tons of kitchen essentials and beach chairs and toys. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Got quick responses from maintenance and Port A booking service through the phone
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad the first-floor layout worked well for your family and that everyone was able to relax and enjoy the calm, peaceful atmosphere. It sounds like you were able to take full advantage of everything the property and the area have to offer—from the beautiful pool and nearby beach access to the shops and restaurants in Port Aransas. We're happy to hear the home was well stocked and that the beach chairs, toys, and kitchen essentials helped make your stay even more enjoyable. It's also great to know our maintenance team and reservation staff were able to provide quick assistance when needed. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, fast service to do a repair .great beach
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beach and that our team was able to take care of the repair quickly for you. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfortable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the property was excellent. We were just a short walk from the beach and the boardwalk was great! Although you can’t see the ocean from the balcony because it is a first floor unit, we still enjoyed the view of the sand dunes. We saw that past guests had noted not liking that you could only access the balcony from the main bedroom. We didn’t think this would be a big deal to us, however we agree. It was very annoying for all the guests to have to go through the main bedroom. It left very little privacy for the guests staying in that room. We also did not realize you cannot access the pool from the balcony. This wasn’t a huge deal however because the entrance to the pool was not far. Another thing to note is the glass door is still cracked and the door is very difficult to close. The kitchen was well equipped which was great because we did a lot of cooking. The laundry room was also fantastic! The beds were very comfortable. Our two biggest complaints were the minimal number of towels and the missing blind panels in the main bedroom and many in the living room that created a big lack of privacy on a first floor unit that is next to the pool and boardwalk. Again, we saw that other guests had mentioned the blinds (from years ago) but figured they had been fixed by now…nope. The blinds need to be replaced asap. Although we had a few things we think need to be addressed, we overall enjoyed the condo and the location and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience

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: Was awesome, they had everything we needed to have a great experience, comfortable and have fun.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had everything you needed for a comfortable and fun stay. We’d love to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We have been coming back to grand Caribbean for 4 years now. We love the cleanliness and location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
We are so glad to hear you had a great stay and appreciate your 4th year coming out to vacation! We sure look forward to seeing you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Condo That Was Perfect For Our Family

This is our second time staying at this condo, and we absolutely love it! The cleanliness and suitability was perfect for accommodating our family. It's also conveniently located near town which added to the overall enjoyment of our stay. I would 100% recommend this condo to all who are seeking an amazing getaway in Port A!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Thank you for your kind review and your continued trust with Port A Escapes in making your family's beach vacation a memorable one. We look forward to booking your third vacation with us soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy beach getaway

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: This Condo was spacious and very accommodating. We have stayed in other units in Grand Caribbean but this was the best one yet!
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to see you guys again soon !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

End of summer vaca

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 and this was the first time we've stayed in a place that didn't have an office to check in at. Was very nice to just go straight to your room.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2022
Thank you for choosing Port A Escapes for your get away and try to make it as simple as possible for our guests. We hope that you choose to stay with us again next time you choose to get away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Beach Trip

We love staying at the Grand Caribbean when we visit Port A, and we really enjoyed staying in this condo. The condo was extremely clean and was well equipped. It had the perfect layout and configurations to accommodate our family comfortability. The property was very well kept, the pool was clean as well as the boardwalk. Great place to stay!!! The only downside was the balcony door was extremely hard to open and lock, but that didn't bother us too much. I can't wait for another trip, and I will be booking this condo in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2022
Thank you for your 5 star review and for reporting the issue! We're happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to booking you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

port a trip june 2024

nice location, newly remodeled, clean, good a/c. only 2 clothes hangers total were furnished with all closets. don't plan on hanging clothes up. may be some remodeling in progress.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2024
We thank you for your 5 star review! I am so sorry, we do not provide clothes hangers. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Labor Day Weekend

Loved the property and the access to the beach. The condo was so clean and well stocked. The primary sweet was HUGE! Not all of our proposed guests were able to come, but we used one other bedroom and heard no complaints. The only downside was that check out was at 11 on Monday and by 10:30 our door code no longer worked. Luckily my husband was still inside so we could finish packing the car. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
We thank you for your high marks! We truly hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Engagement celebration

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Celebration for our Granddaughter ‘s engagement. Lots of family members. Love Grand Carribean , easy access to the beach, have stayed there for many years.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2022
Thank You so much for staying with Port A Escapes!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great beach trip!

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: We stayed for 5 days at a 3 BR/ 3 ba Grand Caribbean condo. Very comfortable beds, AC was fine, Dining table had seats for our large group. Pool was clean and refreshing. Beach was quickly accessible via boardwalk. Management quickly responsive to any problem or question. Would definitely stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us at Port A Escapes!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic 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: Second time in this condo, first in this particular unit. We LOVED this one! This unit was probably the most well stocked kitchen I’ve ever seen, it was so comfortable, and very clean! We love the pool and the amazing boardwalk to the beach. The bedrooms were big and the bathrooms were gorgeous! Absolutely coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Thank you for being our guest! Please come back soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Location! Good pool for kids!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was very spacious and the convenient location near the beach was great. There were some minor maintenance issues such as a cracked window in the Master Bedroom door and a stuck Freeezer drawer which were disappointing. The office was very responsive to our concerns however the broken door was concerning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
We are so sorry for your troubles! We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Always a Grand Time

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: This was our 3rd time staying at this condo and we’re already looking at dates for next summer to come again. Due to the hurricane they allowed us to change our dates for any day of our choosing as long as the condo wasn’t already booked for no extra charge and we can’t even say how much that was appreciated, as coming to Port A has been tradition for over 20 years!! It’s always very well kept and the pool and boardwalk are the best thing about it as it is so convenient to walk right to the beach every day!The rental always has the basic amenities and we always feel right at home here. Very family friendly
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
We thank you for your review and your continuing trust in Port A Escapes and Grand Caribbean #1002
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Remodeling needs to be finished.

The unit is nice and clean. The location is in a really good area in Port A. However the unit could use some work. There were some pretty large cracks in the glass doors on the pool side of the unit. There are also old school vertical blinds on the back side of the unit that were missing panels. Normally I don’t mention sheets, but these need to be upgraded throughout. The owners have made some nice upgrades (new flooring), but there is still a lot of work that needs to be done for the prices being charged for this unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2022
We're very sorry we were unable to remedy these issues during your stay. Thank you for reporting them to us!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Too many calls for repair

Place great. The owner had lovely things ... I.e. pot,, pans, dishes, etc... However, they had way too many personal items - bicycle, high chair, tent, wagon..... The refrigerator wasn’t working when we arrived, and they were never able to fix the ice maker. The disposal was hit or miss. We lost power in 1 room for a while and the cable was less than reliable. I know this list sounds like we were unhappy, but, we really did enjoy our stay, just laying out our true experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you for the review. We are sorry for the problems you had. All issues have been repaired. Please try us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

Our family of 5 had a very enjoyable stay. The location was perfect with very short walk over the dunes to the beach. We enjoyed the pool with tables and shade when we had too much sun. Very friendly neighbors and staff. Very, very quiet. We never heard others while in the unit. . The property was spotless. Kitchen was well stocked with all the essential utensils. We were provided with more than enough paper towels, dish soap, and toilet paper for our 4 night stay. Coffee maker is a traditional 12 cup. Beds are all very comfy. The fold out couch is a standard, thin mattress fold out, so put the littles on that one. The unit has been updated and is very nice. Watch the glass doors - it appeared that someone allowed them to slam and the glass was broken. We are grateful for our stay and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2022
Thank you for your review and can't wait to have you visit again. Be sure to call us and ask about our returning guest discount!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice but had issues

This property is in a great location. Beautiful pool that’s shaded in the afternoons and beach just a short way down the boardwalk. Unit was super clean and large with most everything we needed. Kids and adults alike had a fun time. But when we checked in Friday there was a roofing crew working outside our patio and they had blocked some of the pool area for safety which was understandable. Over the weekend we fished at least 4 screws out of the pool when my grandson stepped on them puncturing both his big toes. Painful and not acceptable. We did not know how to contact the onsite representative and the gate code for the pool and boardwalk was not posted in our unit. We had to get it from other guests. The patio doors were locked with no instructions and when I called the Port A Escapes #, the sent a very nice maintenance man who showed us the counterintuitive method. Also suggest more bath towels be provided. There were 2 per bathroom for a 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
Thank you for your review and being our guest! We hope to see you again very soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Good place but needs some TLC

This property has a good layout and accommodated my family and friends as far as space. We did have a few issues in which the owners need to correct. The A/C unit was not working when we arrived and had to be fixed which took a full day, the outside balcony light did not work and was not fixed after I requested to get it fixed, the front door was not secure when we got to the condo but it was fixed upon my request ( did not take em but about an 2 hours to fix the door), the sink in the front bathroom did not drain well and the sleeper sofa was broken but we were able to get it to function enough for one of the kids to sleep on. Over all we had a good stay but this unit does need some TLC and a few things looked into and corrected.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2022
Sorry this was all during your stay! So it looks like an electrician had to be called out about the light, but all these issues have been looked into and fixed. Thank you so much for the feedback!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Good Space, Well Stocked, but work needed

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There’s lots of room, beds are comfy. Kitchen is well-appointed and nice and has a great pantry. Good location as far as being close to the beach - that was our priority.Our problem was mostly with the doors. There’s STILL a crack in the master patio door - I assumed it would have been fixed by now. The main patio door is VERY hard to close without slamming. I have five kids ranging 14-21, and we all had trouble. My husband had to close the door each time bc you need strength and gentleness. It’s ridiculous. Also, there are notes ab not tearing up the blinds but they are cheap and flimsy and one panel was missing in master. I was dumb and didn’t realize this was a first-floor rental. The lights from the pool shone right into the master at night and they’re kind of bright. Hard to block them out with the ****** blinds. Also the master bath has been recently updated but water pressure isn’t great and it won’t spray all the way to the back of the shower. Overall the unit has good bones but needs some work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2024
We thank you for your review and will look into these issues.
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