Unwind in this spacious first-floor condo, perfect for a group of friends or family reunion, with gleaming kitchen and private patio just across the lawn from rolling dunes. Borrow books from the shelves near the stereo and enjoy coffee on your patio with seabirds and swaying dune grasses.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire condo
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8112 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach
IR109, Fins Up Getaway, 3BR, 2BA, 8 Guests, 2 Shared Community Pools, Boardwalks, No Pets Allowed, Golf Cart Accessible, Parking Passes for 3 Vehicles Only
This spacious first floor condo is perfect for a group of friends or family reunion. Walk into the gleaming kitchen with all the stainless-steel appliances, crisp white cabinets, granite counter tops, dishes, basic pots, pans and utensils you need to enjoy your stay. The island bar has three stools. Adjacent is a large dining table with seating for six, with additional chairs available. Across the open space is the living room with a leather love seat, couch, coffee table, speaker system, and wall-mounted flat-screen TV. Borrow books from the shelves near the stereo. Large windows look out to the patio. Step out the door to the private patio just across the lawn from rolling dunes. The Gulf waves crash on the other side of the dunes, and you can smell the salty breeze. Enjoy your coffee or an evening chat with the seabirds and swaying dune grasses. Back inside, the sleeping areas accommodate up to eight people. The master bedroom (BR1) has a comfortable Queen-sized bed below a print of sailboats and lighthouses. The large windows look out to the dunes. The attached bathroom has double sinks and a walk-in shower with glass doors. The next bedroom (BR2) has two Full-sized beds in calming blue bedding. There is a flat-screen TV, and palm trees sway outside the large window. The final bedroom (BR3) has two sets of Twin bunk beds so everyone can spread out. At the end of the hall is the second full bathroom with a tub. It also has a window for great natural light while getting ready. Located near downtown Port Aransas, you have easy access to the golf course, shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
BR1- 1 Queen Bed BR2- 2 Full Beds BR3- 2 Sets of Twin Bunk Beds
Things to know: Please bring k-cups, coffee and filters. Laundry detergent not provided.
Island Retreat Amenity Access and Important Information:
2 - Large Swimming Pools – Hours: 9am – 10pm 2 - Boardwalks to the Beach w/ rinsing station Basketball Court Tennis and Pickle ball court Sand Volleyball Playground Charcoal Grills and Picnic Areas throughout the complex Private Event Room - Call for details 24 Hour Laundry Facility (coin operated) Sorry, No Pets Allowed Minimum age to rent is 25, ID Required All Vehicles require a parking pass No Grilling within 20ft of any building
Guest Services @ Island Retreat Office
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 1pm
STR # 248277
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
Things to do
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Affirm Payments Are Not Accepted.
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
About the area
Located in Port Aransas, this condo is on the beach. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Port Aransas travel guide
Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach located?
Situated on the beach, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach Reviews
Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We enjoyed our stay! It was clean, well stocked and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. It was close to the beach and restaurants/retail. We'd definitely stay here again.
This bottom floor unit was just what we needed for the week! We brought 4 teenagers with us and everyone had plenty of space. The Island Retreat had 2 large pools (the boys loved the deeper ends), tennis, pickel & basketball courts to enjoy as well as sand volleyball.
The walkway to the beach that was closest to us was underwater, but the one on the other side of the complex was very nice.
The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, but could use some updated larger pots for cooking for a group our size.
We had a great week and would definitely return!
Traveling w/ 4 teen boys for a tournament. Location was perfect. Rooms and layout worked great. Couches are super comfortable, beds were fine. Kitchen was a nice space but lacking pots and pans to cook for a group of 7. There was only one old 8” pan and 2 small pots. The patio is decent but lacking seating. There was 2 chairs but one was broken. We used our own chairs. The boardwalk to beach is about 100 yards and the pool was just a short walk. The bbq pit area is nice, but you’ll need your own bbq tools. The building is older and a little run down but that didn’t bother us. Ac kept it cold.
Christopher F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kim b.
21 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
There was a little confusion about early check in. I called 2 hours before our 4:00 check in and was told the condo was ready but upon arriving the main office staff was saying that the condo wasn’t available yet. Once that was cleared up, we were able to go ahead with our check in. The kitchen has most items needed but could definitely use a few new frying pans. There was 1 and it was very old with and not clean. No sponges available to clean with. The A/C worked but not very efficient in some of the bedrooms. The primary bedroom was freezing cold, and the 3rd bedroom was hot.
We had a group of 7 ranging from 10-81 years old. The property was good. The boardwalks to the beach were close & a short walk to the beach & we spent many hours on the beach. There are many amenities onsite at Island retreat which we did not have time to utilize but it was nice that all were available. The unit we were in was per advertised. The AC cools primarily in the master, kitchen & living area & less so in the other 2 back bedrooms & bathroom. The toilet in the master does not flush well but all is understandable with an older property. We enjoyed that the living/kitchen/dining area was all open (one room). We would stay here again.
Overall property was nice and conveniently located. The only issue was the AC. Did not cool well in back bedrooms. We were gone most of the day so didn't have time to address with property. We just dealt with it.
Cynthia D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Julia G.
13 Jun 2021
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Nice escape
I liked the place and the property. Had a bit of trouble with the guards not wanting to allow any other cars in for the evening when we wanted to have family over, but we worked around it. It should be started on description that no visitors or only 2 passes nothing more. Also room was not ready at 4 as promised it was closer to 4:30.