Experience a chic beach getaway at IR43. This stylish first-floor condo, accommodating up to eight people, offers an open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances for effortless meal preparation. Unwind in the living room or step out onto the private patio to take in the courtyard views and rolling dunes.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire condo
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8110 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach
IR43: 3 BR / 2BA / 8 Guests / 2 Shared Pools / 2 Boardwalks / Shared Charcoal Grills / No Pets Allowed / Golf Cart Accessible *Golf carts will have to be parked in the overflow parking area no exceptions* / Parking Passes for 3 Vehicles Only
This chic first-floor condo is ready for a family reunion or a vacation getaway with friends accommodating up to eight people. The open kitchen is equipped with everything needed to prepare meals during your stay with granite countertops, all the stainless-steel appliances, drip coffee maker, dishes, basic pots, pans and utensils. The breakfast bar has seating for four with wooden stools. In the living room, the couch and two armchairs face the wall-mounted flat-screen TV for gathering or watching movies. Colorful paintings of sea birds bring the beach inside, and the pale blue rug has a coral pattern. Step out onto the private patio to see the courtyard, rolling dunes, and a glimpse of the Gulf. Sip your coffee or relax in the evening with the sound of rolling waves just over the grassy dunes and smell the salt spray. Simply open the gate to walk directly into the courtyard area. The master bedroom (BR1) welcomes you with a king-sized bed. The wicker headboard and white-and-blue coral bedding bring the beach feel to the bedroom. Swaying palm trees and a sailboat inspire your dreams in a painting above the bed. There is a wall-mounted flat-screen TV and natural light comes in through a large window. The ensuite bathroom holds a spacious granite countertop, perfect for getting ready and a tile tub/shower. The second bedroom (BR2) provides a queen-sized bed matching the masters. A wicker chest completes the theme, and another large window lights up the room. There is also a wall-mounted flat-screen TV. The third bedroom (BR3) contains two full-sized beds to accommodate everyone along with a chest, closet and TV. The second shared bathroom is appointed with a long counter to get ready in the natural light from the window along with a tile tub/shower. For your convenience, there is a stackable washer dryer located in the hall behind a sliding door to use during your stay. Amenities include TV, Wi-Fi, access to BBQ pits and picnic areas, laundry facilities, 2 boardwalks to the beach, 2 shared pools. Located near downtown Port Aransas, you have easy access to the golf course, shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
Beds: BR1-King BR2-Queen BR3-2 Full
Things to Know: Parking Passes for 3 Vehicles Only (Third vehicle needs to park across from the building along the curb). Strictly NO PETS allowed. Subject to fine and removal from property. Please bring 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 # 248245
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 shared bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
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 sea
Things to do
Basketball nearby
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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 1,186 square feet
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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 Beach and Nature Preserves reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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
Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach located?
Situated on the beach, this condo building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Holiday Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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This was our second time staying at Island Retreat- first in this unit. We enjoyed the location of the unit and space. Could use another small couch or a few chairs in living room. Plenty of bars stools but not comfortable to gather in living room. We brought a few beach chairs in. I did read in a few reviews that the porch gate was broken and it was for our stay, too. I called maintenance Friday after noticing shared bathroom shower was broken. He came, took the broken piece and we never heard back from him so had one shower for 6 adults. Ceiling fans definitely need dusting and we found foil in the oven covered with crumbs. We did enjoy our time with family, loved the pool and beach access.
There were 2 very small issues that were absolutely not taken into consideration of the overall survey..there was a strange sock under 1 bed and the lint in the laundry dryer was EXTREMELY full..huge fire hazard!!
We stayed at the property for a long weekend trip, and had a great experience! There were some issues with the check in process but the on-site office personnel were super helpful and quickly resolved the issue. It is about a 10 minute walk from the unit to the beach, which is really nice, but quite steep at spots.
Island Retreat mgmt was very accommodating for our check-in. I realize mgmt can't make a practice of this but they assisted an earlier check-in for my elderly parents who stayed in a condo next to ours. The inside of this suite was inconsistent with the appearance of the exterior which is more dated (circa 1970's construction). Modern stainless appliances, new cabinets, blinds and furniture made this a more comfortable stay and noticeably nicer than some of the neighboring suites. The pool a stones throw from the porch. Direct view towards the beach dunes. Only minor setbacks was there was no dining table for our family to eat at and the mattresses are unusually firm. However, there's a large granite countertop with 4 barstools to help with dining and if you are active at the beach like you should be you'll still sleep okay.
the size fit our needs access to pool perfect mostly was awesome however, a dust pan to go with the broom would have been helpful, we had to get more towels brought over in the beginning not equipped for the 3 nights and 7 people. a couple more items like a griddle to make pancakes instead of one small skillet--gate worked but very unsafe for kids going in and out, tie wraps holding it in place. BUT mostly was awesome and a consideration for next summer, property very nice very clean well kept and pool area great.
This property was perfect for our long weekend! We were 2 couples and 2 little ones and we had plenty of room leftover! Everything in this condo was brand new (Except the patio gate, which looked like it was in the process of being replaced.). Perfect 1st floor location with a big grassy yard right off the patio and SO close to the beach! We will definitely book this property again! Thank you!