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Beachfront Community, Boardwalk to the Beach, Pet Friendly!

Holiday home in Port Aransas with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101572 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront Community, Boardwalk to the Beach, Pet Friendly!

Holiday home in Port Aransas with kitchen and balcony
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Port A Escapes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,572 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Fantastic Just Steps From The
1373-156996
Fantastic Home Just Steps From the Beach! Port Aransas
Fabulous 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Home Just Steps From the Beach!
Fantastic Home Just Steps From the Beach! Private vacation home

About the area

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is near the beach. Port Aransas Beach and Nature Preserves reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Waterskiing, parasailing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Mustang Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Holiday Beach - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kody's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive - In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Community, Boardwalk to the Beach, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Community, Boardwalk to the Beach, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Community, Boardwalk to the Beach, Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Community, Boardwalk to the Beach, Pet Friendly! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Palmilla Beach Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Port Aransas Beach and Holiday Beach. Port Aransas Museum and Nature Preserves are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Beachfront Community, Boardwalk to the Beach, Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Easter weekend

Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

As advertised

Enjoyed this house! Perfect for our family of five but could fit comfortably a few more. If it wasn’t spring break week I assume beach would have been nice and calm, as it was not too bad! Nice little neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

wonderful stay

great neighborhood , close to board walk, clean house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

heather v., Austin, TX

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

Will stay again

Clean, well decorated, spacious! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

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

4th of July Family Fun

This super cute beach house had all the necessities and a little extra. It was nicely decorated with comfy beds and spacious bathrooms. The hammock chairs were perfect for hanging out with a good book after a fun day at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

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

Loved our beach trip

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. It was our first trip to Port Aransas and we loved the house. It had everything we needed and more than enough room for our family of four. The kids loved the air hockey and it was an easy walk to the beach from the house. Everyone was comfortable and the house was clean and beautiful. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittny w.

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

Absolutely perfect

The house was perfect! We enjoyed our stay very much. The house had everything we could possibly need and more. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna D.

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

Our 2nd time back!

This was our second summer in a row staying at The Good Life beach house. Love the location, cozy beds, lots of towels and pillows, great deck, kitchen has everything you need, kids love the bunk room and air hockey... we love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carin S.

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

Wonderful Get Away

This home was perfect for our 7 member group! Loved its location and easy access to the beach. 3 bathrooms was a a definite plus as well. The home is cutely decorated and presented the relaxed beach vibe we were looking for this trip! Would definitely come back again .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Joanna I., Georgetown, TX

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

Quiet vacation home

Access to the beach as well as the community pool is great. House was nice and clean, with many amenities. It can accommodate a family of 5-6 nicely, but common living area could be a bit tight for more than 6 people , especially if all adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Beautiful Beach Bungalow

This is a great house to stay at when exploring Port A or Corpus. The bedrooms and bathrooms were large. The neighborhood has a private boardwalk to the beach which is walkable, but I'd recommend renting a golf cart. (several companies on the island will deliver)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney T.

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

The Good Life

We had an amazing trip to Port A and the house was perfect for our family. The boys loved playing basketball and we really appreciated all the extra beach supplies. We also enjoyed the close proximity to the beach access for driving our Jeep on the beach. Look forward to coming back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

kathy r.

Paradise

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: A blast of fun
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Great Visit

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 location. House was set up very well. Love the upstairs porch

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Nice touch

Everything was clean ! This property even included some spices, foil, ziplocks and some glassware, dish and laundry detergent, extra towels, trash bags and beach toys = extra Nice Touch for families traveling with young kids !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan and Amanda S.

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

Amazing Home Away From Home!

I was highly impressed with this property! The pictures didn’t do it justice! Everything was immaculate and clean! Check in was very easy. They even had cute sunglasses in case you forgot yours! The air hockey table was a hit for the kids! With 6 of us, we didn’t feel cramped or on top of each other because everything was spaced out well. We will definitely return to The Good Life! You will be missing out if you don’t stay here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

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

Labor Day Fun!

From a cute little bowl of complimentary sunglasses, to air hockey, to swing hammocks on the porch…this house was perfect for our family! Thanks :))
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Devine, TX

Family Retreat

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: Our Family does one major beach trip to Port A once a year. We have rented other homes in town, but never outside of town. And when I say "outside of town" I use this phrase lightly. It is actually the perfect distance. The area was quiet, rast access to beach, home was super clean,and driveway is massive. We will rent this home again. We were Super Happy wit this choice.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Austin, NOTAVAIL

Awesome house for families

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 house, fixtures and furniture are very nice. The house was very clean and had many kitchen tools. The air hockey table in the kid’s room was very popular.

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

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

Beautiful home!

The Good Life was exactly that! This home had everything we needed and more!! It was beautifully appointed and very well equipped. The photos were helpful and the home was as represented. As stated in previous reviews, the living area was a bit small for our family to comfortably relax together at the end of the day. If your group likes to be outside it has plenty of additional space. We would definitely it rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Trudy M.

Perfect rental

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 fantastic experience at this house! Very clean, nice decor, well stocked kitchen, and roomy bedrooms. The owner even shipped back some items we left behind after checkout. The beach is a quick 5 minute walk and you’re not too far from town either. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Great

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: House was clean expect some clothes were found under the bean bag in guest room. Kitchen was well stocked. The only thing is the A/C could not keep up. It stayed at 80 pretty much the whole time we were there.
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna D.

AMAZING Home and community

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've stayed at many beach houses and communities... this one beats them all. The home was the perfect size for our family of 4 kids, dog, mom and dad! The community is quite (major plus) compared to the tourist jammed resorts nearby. Walk to the beach is short and enjoyable (due to the community). We are already planning our return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Nice Mustang Beach Vacation House

The house is clean, well maintained and everything you would need for a comfortable stay is on property. The rooms are large and each has a bathroom. The house has two masters and another large room with 4 beds, so it accommodates 6-8 people easily. Each room has a TV and the room with 4 beds also has an air hockey table. The house is a few feet away from the pool and a short walk to access a boardwalk to the beach. The Palmilla Resort, which has a 9-hole golf course and a couple of dining options is a 2 minute drive in one direction and Cinnamon Shores, which also has a couple of dining options, is a 2 minute drive in another direction. We did not rent a golf cart and were happy with that decision.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terrence O.

Just Right!

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 Good Life" was the perfect house for our annual Port A trip. Not too big, not too was just right! The house was clean and well stocked. Plenty of parking. Beds were comfortable. We had a minor plumbing issue on day one, but the management company was on top of it almost immediately and had the issue resolved in less than an hour. Excellent service! The only irritation came from the climate control being on a timer and automatically changed at certain times of day. Guests are locked out from adjusting the program. I don't need an icebox, but as a hot sleeper, this was an issue at night. Otherwise, great house, great location, great value!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022