Is Ocean View from Back Porch, Boardwalk, Outdoor Shower pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

Ocean View from Back Porch, Boardwalk, Outdoor Shower Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Ocean View from Back Porch, Boardwalk, Outdoor Shower located?

Located in the heart of Port Aransas, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Holiday Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Horace Caldwell Pier and Mustang Island Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

12 May 2022

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

Turned out better than planned

The host at Life in Paradise helped accommodate us on the spur of the moment when things didn’t go quite to plan. Our trip turned out better than expected and I’m so grateful to the crew who made it happen. I’ve been coming to port A since I was a kid, and this was the best trip in over fifty years. Thank you, guys!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

28 Sept 2020

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

Fun Time

We had a great time! The house had everything we needed for our stay. We brought our own grill because someone said in a review that the other grills were rusted out. We did not need to bring our grill because there is a new one at the property now. Beds are comfortable, air conditioning worked great, and refrigerator worked great! Loved the boardwalk to the beach and the view from the deck.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tessa B.

23 Oct 2022

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

Excellent View

We were just 2 blocks from other family for a Beach wedding. The neighborhood was very quite and the view from the back corner of the porch was beautiful to see the ocean. We enjoyed our stay!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andre D.

30 Jun 2022

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

Nice older house

Great location. House could use some updating but looks like new owner so underway. Had a lot of fun close to beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Carol R., ARLINGTON

6 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Older house needs updating

This older house has large rooms and is cute but it needs updating. Toilets are very short and difficult to use with no rails, 2 old non-working appliances, no non-stick pans, Nest thermostat changed to a warm 75 several times a day, beds are hard and old flat pillows, no outside shower, non-working ice maker in old cracked fridge. There is a nice narrow ocean view. Maintenance guys and management team was very friendly.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

19 May 2022

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

Quiet

Very good experience.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Gary B.

10 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice spot

Nuke it and start over

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

29 Nov 2021

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

Close to the Beach!

Older, but cute little property with private boardwalk straight to the beach! I loved the large kitchen (perfect for vacation brunches). Overall, this was great value for the time and location to town and beach fun!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Ryan D.

13 Nov 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very misleading

Only thing good is the location. - floors are dirty - master bedroom door doesn’t shut - master bathroom door doesn’t shut - kitchen counter has cracks and missing tiles. - kitchen didn’t have cookware like the listing said - lights didn’t work. - master bedroom carpet had a lot of stains. - outdoor shower is broken - master shower is broken. Door doesn’t shut, shower head sprays everywhere. - stains in the sheets.. ew. Would not recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Jessica L.

5 Sept 2021

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

Great location, needs updates

Loved the ease of getting to and from the beach. We were able to spend the whole day at the beach and if we needed anything from the house, like sandwhiches or to let the dogs out to potty, the house was right there. We grilled out a couple times but it would have been nice to have a light downstairs by the grill so you can see what you’re doing. We started late the first night and had to use our phone light. The kitchen counter needs to be replaced, it didn’t feel sanitary with the grout of the tile. The living room was very nice and the couches were very comfortable. We really enjoyed the large table for meals and games in the evening. The porch was also a good spot to hang. The house was very clean when we arrived.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jackie B.

25 Jul 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Property is a fantastic location with very easy beach access. Could use a little TLC (removal of dead tree out front and mow/cut weeds/broken chair taken off porch/two old grills in disrepair taken off property) But plenty of kitchen cooking items and board games! Sitting area was cozy and family friendly - plenty of towels. Was cool inside through our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kristin K.

21 Jul 2021

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

Clean Old Comfy Convenient Beach Rental

Pros- -super short boardwalk to the beach -very clean rental (shout out to cleaning service!) - super comfy living room furniture -decently comfortable beds -AC worked fine in July -excellent communication and quick response time with management company -working fridge, w/d, dishwasher, tv, and showers -LOCATION Cons - no working outdoor shower (no big deal though) - Old (but who cares if it’s clean and most things work?) - Master sink was a trickle ( we didn’t report to management, but they probably would have responded if we had.) Overall impression: If we stay in Port A, we would definitely stay here again. Then management company seemed top notch. Thank you for allowing us to rent your home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Evan G.

3 Jul 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Run down beach house.

Went there with my wife, two children (5 and 13) and my mother-in-law. The location of the property was excellent. A short walk to the beach via the private boardwalk was awesome day and night. Sitting on the upstairs back deck and listening to the waves at night was perfect. We go to Port Aransas and rent a house at least once a year if not two times. This was by far the most run-down house that I've stayed in since vacationing there as an adult. It is advertised as having cable but there isn't. There are three televisions, none of which have cable. Someone previously left a ROKU stick with the living room TV so we were able to entertain our 5 year old with that when necessary. The tile countertop has missing tiles and some that are held on with white duct tape. There are a couple of appliances built into the cabinets that don't work. The second bathroom sink doesn't drain. There are holes in the floor where you can see 10 feet to the ground beneath you (the house in on stilts). Everything hanging on the walls was covered in dust. On the south side of the house, the floor slopes off by at least a few inches in the span of a few feet. When looking from beneath the house, the hardware connecting the "stilts" to the support beams is extremely rusted and I question the structural integrity of the place. I am in construction and deal with this type of thing for a living. Above the outdoor shower, there is evidence of rodent activity. I cleaned off insulation that had fallen onto the slab as a result of this activity only to see it there again the next day. Clearly a high-traffic area. I've been coming to Port A for my entire life. All of my mother's side of the family either lives in Corpus or on the island. I'm aware that this is a beach house. And I know that rodents and insect activity is common in this climate. But like I said, this was by far the most run-down rental that I have stayed in. Honestly, it's not really a deal-breaker for me, or I wouldn't have stayed. If I would have known though I would have stayed somewhere else for that much money.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

28 Jun 2021

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

Great Vacation

So close to Boardwalk that leads to the Beach! That was a Plus for Me...

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Irving S.

26 May 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As Advertised

Friendly and helpful staff that did their best to work out the process.

6/10 Okay

Chris K.

17 May 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location, not so great property

This place is great if you're just looking for a place to sleep, shower, and cook simple meals. It provides easy access to the beach and plenty of restaurants, groceries, gas stations, etc... nearby. The property itself isn't so great. Like other reviews have already stated, the property is dingy and very much in need of repairs. I would not recommend staying here if you plan on spending any significant amount of time in the property itself doing anything other than sleeping.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris F.

13 May 2021

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

A++++

Great place, would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Courtney B.

2 May 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location with low standards

Great location, close to restaurants and you can’t beat the proximity to the private boardwalk! We could see the ocean from a good portion of the deck. The really negative thing about this home is the low standards of ownership. It was HOT inside. We read the reviews knowing others said it was hot so we came prepared with multiple fans. They tell you after you book that the thermostat must stay no lower than 74 degrees, yikes! Even if we had put it much lower it would not have helped as the home is not well sealed. There were holes in the floor where air could escape which left the home very hot. The a/c unit looked new and there is a nest thermostat but with the house not being sealed it just doesn’t hold in cold air. The bedrooms were the worst for the heat where you need to sleep on top of all covers with ceiling fan and additional fans blowing on you — and it’s still very uncomfortable. We thought hard about sleeping in our car just to cool off. It was in the 70s outside during our stay so I can’t imagine what it would be like if warmer out. The other downfall is that it is very dirty — the grout is black, kitchen/fridge gross, bathrooms/shower head gross, doors, walls, carpet, etc are all gross. If you wipe something down your towel is black. Sheets and towels were all clean, although I would recommend bringing your own bedding if scratchy sheets bother you. We loved that it was a dog friendly home, but the downside to that was that the rugs and carpet were gross. Easy to get in/out with a keyless entry.

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

15 Apr 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

We had a lot of fun. Plenty of space for the family. The kitchen really needs fixed up but other than that, it was all ok. We really loved the wrap around porch.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

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8/10 Good

Rachael D.

5 Nov 2020

Can't Beat the Location!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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 Sherman House definitely needs some repairs, renovations, and updating HOWEVER, you cannot beat the location! It was basically on the beach and a fabulous secluded neighborhood. We will definitely be back next year.

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6/10 Okay

jessica d.

15 Oct 2020

Great Location but..

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: This was a great location and despite the house needing a lot of repair, the house worked out fine for my family. The cons: I feel that there was a pretty hefty cleaning fee and I expected the house to be immaculate but when we walked in the first thing I noticed was the thick layer of dust on the kitchen fan. It looked like it had never been wiped down. The blinds were all covered in a thick layer of dust as well and you could see dust sitting on all the surfaces like the TV and the light fixtures. That was a bit disappointing and gross. The tile on the kitchen counter tops were literally crumbling off to where there were parts being held on with TAPE. One of the comforters had a giant rip in it. None of the lamps worked. The rails on the stairs were coming off. The house needed a lot of repair. There was only one roll of toilet paper along with less than half a roll on the holder from whoever used it before even though we were told there were two rolls in each bathroom for us. Items that were supposed to be there weren't like dish soap.Seems like from all the negatives it was a terrible place! The pros were it was over all a cute house. A bit out dated sure. It had a nice big deck and a little picnic table under the house that was great for the kids because it also seemed to have its own sandbox around it so they could play there as well. There were beach toys available for us to use and the beach was a short walk down the board walk which was private and really nice. The house was spacey enough for us and the appliances that mattered worked for us such as the fridge and stove. I read people complain about how hot the house was. We actually felt cold most of the time and had to turn the air up. However we like it more on the warm side so...Customer service was good. I ended up forgetting some items there and they were able to ship them back to me.It's a toss up on if we would come back. I might recommend with warning and que

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie B.

29 Sept 2020

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

La Playa love

This property is on a great beach access and is exactly as described. It's all you need for a perfect beach getaway and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Jamie H.

14 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, but dated

We really liked staying at The Sherman House. Check in process was easy and we were impressed with the management company that responded quickly and fixed issues. At one point the microwave started sparking and they quickly came out and replaced it. The location of this property is great, in a quiet little neighborhood with easy boardwalk access. The interior is very dated, bathroom hardware was broken, kitchen appliances very old. There were no spices, salt and pepper to cook with and barely any utensils. The air conditioner does not work and needs to be replaced. It was constantly running at 75 but never actually got to 75. The temp stayed more like 80+ and nights were awful to try and stay cool. The guest bedroom was very hot. The grill outside looked like it was rusted out, so that was a no go for us. Overall great location, money just needs to be spent to update, fix the AC and make it more comfortable with cooking accessories for guests.

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

7 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Yaya’s Getaway

We enjoyed our stay. Some deeper cleaning is needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

brandon r.

27 Aug 2020

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

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

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