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Charming & sophisticated dog-friendly retreat with pool, generous deck, & W/D

Holiday home in Port Aransas with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Pool
TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81946 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming & sophisticated dog-friendly retreat with pool, generous deck, & W/D

Holiday home in Port Aransas with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. 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 separate dining areas. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

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

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,946 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

113045

About the area

Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming & sophisticated dog-friendly retreat with pool, generous deck, & W/D have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming & sophisticated dog-friendly retreat with pool, generous deck, & W/D pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming & sophisticated dog-friendly retreat with pool, generous deck, & W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming & sophisticated dog-friendly retreat with pool, generous deck, & W/D?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming & sophisticated dog-friendly retreat with pool, generous deck, & W/D located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Charming & sophisticated dog-friendly retreat with pool, generous deck, & W/D Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

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

Would stay again

It is much bigger than it looks in the pictures. It was very comfortable and a nice escape from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Paula M.

Nice House

The house was clean and had everything we needed. I wish it were closer to the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Efstratios A.

Excellent stay.

Like how clean and comfortable homey feeling it was . Spacious and accommodating. Close to town .
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy Y.

Birthday at the Blue Shell

This was a fantastic space for my birthday weekend. The house was nicely laid out. The location is perfectly located with easy access to anything on the island. The neighborhood was well kept and we felt safe walking our dogs after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Great for families

We had a lovely stay at The Blue Shell. The house is beautiful and clean, and has a great layout for 2 families staying together. We had 4 adults and 3 young kids, and it was more than enough space! The location is close to town and a short drive to beach access. We will definitely consider staying here again, and recommend it for families!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Min vacation

My granddaughter had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David V.

Blue Shell in a Nut Shell

Everything close. The home is plenty spacious. There is a community pool which was fantastic, too. The home was presented in a very clean manner. Beds were so comfortable, we slept like babies.
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8/10 Good

Justin G.

Great House - Bring Bug Spray

The house was great, super clean and wonderfully decorated. Floors were not sandy which was a pleasant surprise, as usually there's always sand on the floor of beach properties. The only downside is outside of the management companies control, the neighborhood is alongside a marshy area and has horrible mosquitos, which are very large and you can feel them bite you.

8/10 Good

shea b.

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

Dog Friendly Nice Sized house

The floor plan is very spacious- nice layout. If you have trouble with stairs or don’t want to let dog out by going down stairs each time, not a good property for you. Under the house is fenced with a grass & nice cool area for pet to play. You have to drive to the beach & not in area easy for golf carts. Master bed was comfortable. Suggest owner get an upgraded shower head. There was mold on vents of AC. The shower had mold too at base of the shower. A dehumidifier probably needs to be bought & attic-vents checked. The bath tub was not clean. They should invest in better sofa at some point & bigger tv in living. Checkout is a hard stop at 10am with no grace time so be sure to get up early. Seemed a bit strict for being at the beach the previous day. Nobody can check in until 4 so seems a bit rigid for a vacation home. Pots & pans were dirty with rust. Bring your own spices. No cleaning supplies at all. Needs better towels. We enjoyed the pool. The area seems safe for walking. Cute neighborhood. It was okay but probably will look for another property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl H.

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

Great Spring break

We loved the location and community. Home was very spacious and clean. Everything we couldve asked for for our first Spring break with our high school kids..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buffy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
5 Stars! My family had the perfect Thanksgiving stay here! We had all we needed to make dinners and breakfast. The location is perfect. Close to town but away from the noise of traffic. The layout was great and the space was so clean. It’s so refreshing to stay at a nice place that is what it says it is. Clean cozy and convenient. Will def recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Great views, better people!

The Blue Shell is in a perfect location right outside of town and close to the beach. The community here at paradise pointe was very welcoming and kind to me during my stay. Would recommend this beautiful rental if you’re visiting!
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen B.

Great family vacation

Easy to find close to everything
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024