Escape to the Commons at Seashell, where beachside vibes and relaxation await. Unwind by the shared pool, cook up a storm on the charcoal grills or enjoy outdoor dining under a shaded cabana. Each unit features an open living area with Queen sleeper sofa and full kitchen with granite countertops.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8115 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Townhome Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly
3BR / 2.5BA / 8 Guests / Shared Pools / Shared Charcoal Grills / Small Pets Allowed / Golf Cart Accessible / PARKING STRICTLY ENFORCED FOR 2 VEHICLES ONLY
The Commons at Seashell is a great spot for renting one unit for up to 8 people or multiple units for up to 80 people for family reunions, retreats and gathering with friends. There is a large shared pool, hammocks for relaxing, picnic tables for outdoor cookouts under the shade of a cabana in the center of the units. Each unit has an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand from the beach. Walk straight into an open living area with a relaxed beachside vibe. A couch, which doubles as a Queen sleeper sofa, love seat and accent chair sit before a flat-screen TV. Beside the living room, there's plenty of space to enjoy dinner at the wood dining table with 2 chairs and 2 benches. There is additional seating for three at the breakfast bar. To the right of the room is the half bathroom with single sink vanity. Overlooking the dining area, a full kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, electric stove-oven, drip coffee maker and microwave. Cupboards are stocked with dishes, utensils, cookware, mixing bowls, basic pots, and pans – everything needed to meet your culinary needs after a day at the beach. There is a half bath to serve the bottom floor. From here, hardwood stairs lead up to the condo's three bedrooms. At the top of the stairs, a master bedroom (BR1) is furnished with a queen-size bed, nightstands, closet for your beach attire, wall-mounted TV and en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combo. Perfect for kids, a second bedroom (BR2) has a TV & a set of twin bunk beds and a wall-mounted TV for watching movies or cartoons. Just next door, everyone can freshen up in a shared bathroom with a coastal theme and a stand-up shower. At the end of the upstairs hallway, a bright third bedroom (BR3) has a queen-size bed, TV, nightstands, wall-mounted TV and closet. The stackable washer and dryer are tucked neatly away in the upstairs hall closet for your use during the stay. Approximately 0.6 miles to the beach and 0.9 miles to restaurants, shops and nightlife. Come experience the laid-back pace of island time.
The Commons Amenity Access and Important Information: 1 large swimming pool shared by 30 units Hours: Sunrise to 10pm Lounge and chairs around the pool Short distance to the beach. 2 covered picnic areas around the pool Shared charcoal grills around the pool area. Personal grills are not allowed. Parking for two vehicles per unit. Trailers/boats are not allowed on property. Violation of this could result in it being towed. Minimum age to rent is 25 Roving Security during peak season
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: 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
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Swimming 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 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 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 holiday home is near the beach. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Palmilla Beach Golf Club and Fisherman's Wharf. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. Visit our Port Aransas travel guide
Does Townhome Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Townhome Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Townhome Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Townhome Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Townhome Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Townhome Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Townhome Located in Town, Close to beach, Shared Pool, Pet Friendly Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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 had a fantastic time at this lovely place. We enjoyed watching movies and games on the giant tv in the living room and how easy it was to get to and from the beach and the rest of town.
The house was spacious clean and close to the beach. My family enjoyed the pool as well, it was clean and not crowded. The house had the necessary essentials for cooking and plenty of towels for out stay.
Clean, great location, my husband and myself plus our teenager stayed for 3 nights over Memorial Day weekend. Kitchen was well stocked, living areas and bedrooms were very comfortable. The exterior porch was a nice relaxing spot.
I’ve visited Port A many times, this was a wonderful rental and I’d stay again.
Best property, loving the fact that it was a very pet friendly & our furbabies made new friends.
Property & neighbors were very friendly. Wish everyone would have followed the 2 vehicle in front of each unit rule. Had difficulty at times finding parking when returning from beach.
We absolutely loved our stay here. The house was exactly like the picture showed. We still had to drive to the beach but it’s not that far to walk. The atmosphere was really lovely. The complex is build in a square and there’s a nice pool in n the middle.
The kitchen was stocked well and we really appreciated the provided toiletries! Thank you!
SIbylle N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
curt c.
27 Mar 2019
a great place to stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
having stayed from 12/15/18 to 3/08/19 we got to use this fine home as our own. seems as if all things were just as listed, and we could only ask for a few more plates and knives and forks as we seem to have to use the dishwasher more often. overall a great place to stay and relax. thanks
This is our second stay at this unit, it’s clean, new, well equipped and well positioned for town and beach access. The porch faces the interior courtyard and it’s a lovely place to drink your coffee in the morning and relax after a long day in the sun. There’s a nice crowd there but it’s quiet, mostly families. Pet friendly which is a must. The bedrooms are comfortable and bunk room worked for our teenager. When I can it book this unit I stay at another one in this complex because I like that much.
This was the perfect spot for my best friend and I to start our vacation! We went down two days before our guys arrived and it was a perfect oasis for us to get settled into! The kitchen had a lot of pots, pans and utensils and was laid out so cute! The couches were comfy and allowed for a lot of relaxing between beach time! The rooms were spacious and fit us all. The washer and dryer were upstairs and SO convenient. The beach was under a mile away so the location was spot on. We’re already talking about when we can go back!!!
Our experience was great except we were delayed an hour when we arrived at the property managers office. They let us know that there was a plumbing issue at the property from the previous guest. They could have at least texted us to let us know . But things happen.
We would definitely stay there again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
carol t.
31 Oct 2018
Great Complex
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This little enclave of townhomes is lovely. Well located for getting to the beach. Many allow well behaved pets. We have stayed in 3 different homes and all were bright, clean and roomy. Most of the TVs were a puzzle to us - be sure and check when you first get there and if you have difficulty operating them, call your property manager for assistance. Some come with a golf cart for one day with reasonable rates for added days. Pool is not large but usually adequate. There is a nice little "community feel" at "The Commons".
I'm super picky when looking for Airbnb's, seriously spend forever looking for best option. I chose this property because of cleanliness and welcoming environment from the pictures, and it did not disappoint. Everything felt new (maybe it is?). They did a really great job remodeling this condo, and it had everything we needed from kitchen equipment to toiletries etc.. It felt really great after long day of outside adventures, to come home to this place! It's great location and easy to get around port a town and beaches from here on a golf cart. I will add for families, that the bunk beds didn't feel safe for my little ones w the top railing being covered by plush mattress and bottom not having one...but my kiddos did fine sharing the queen size bed. We were lucky that it was a very quiet weekend, so when sitting on porch we felt like we had pool and place to ourself. However I could imagine during high season times, it could get crowded and loud in courtyard... but who knows. Most people around us seemed like families and couples.. which was nice. I would stay here again:-)
vanessa m.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
alex m.
19 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This place needs some attention
5 nights but would have moved on day 1 had that been an option.
As soon as we entered we smelled mold, it was after hours so we waited to call the management company until AM to discuss. The next day management sent a cleaning supervisor out to investigate the smell, once inside we were told that we were just not used to the "island" smell and that this was normal. The housekeeping manager sprinkled some deodorizer around and ran the disposable before leaving. I have been coming to Port A for 4 decades and never stayed in a place that smelled moldier, island smell!!!
Once housekeeping left, we called the management to discuss options to move to another property, between the time we checked in and our housekeeping visit we noticed several other issues with the property. Life if Paradise had no recourse for us and told us that if they helped us find another property the owner would ask them for some compensation since there was nothing seriously wrong with the property.
At this point we had noted the mold smell, no place for dogs to poop even though the place is listed as pet friendly, no poop bags, overflowing trash cans in courtyard, dumpster had trash all around it including a broken washing machine, bathrooms had pubic hair in them, tubs stained, dirty plastic shower curtains, stained linens and bedding, stained couches, broken toileted paper fixture, broken closet door, and to top it off broken beds. Sorry, can’t help you, the owner will get mad was the reply from Life in Paradise.
3 beach days in and several air fresheners later my wife discovers the source of the “island’ smell! Black water is leaking out from under the kitchen sink, so I again called Life in Paradise manager Josh, this time I let him know what and why it smells in our unit and ask him to follow up with me to discuss compensation. We had already placed a bucket under the sink to stop the leaking and were not interested in moving with only 1.5 days left in our stay so I advised Josh to follow up with the owner and then get back to me. That was over a week ago, I followed up with an email and vx mail 5 days ago and have still not heard back. This is the first time I have had a bad experience at any VRBO in Port A, I have another trip booked in Nov and have stayed in 6 other VRBO properties on the island. Life in Paradise management couldn't help us get another place without fear of reprisal from ownership.
alex m.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Terry A.
28 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disappointed
1) 7 mile walk to beach. No way that is right
2)Cord to TV and knobs missing Reported but never replaced
3) several cars broken into the last night including my daughters
4) Grandson injured due misrepair of facility
We had a great stay. Overall the property was in great condition and clean. The porch chairs needed replacing and the unit needs more pillows. Bring your own if you’re particular and laundry detergent as none is provided. We had enough space to spread out including all of our beach & fishing gear. We would rent here again!
Katy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Peggy P.
11 Jun 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The Commons
Your photo is misleading. I couldn’t tell that the townhouse was attached or that it was part of one big complex . There’s no private outdoor space, the grounds are not maintained and the condo itself was dirty. I had to call housekeeping for several problems. The one good thing was the property management was very responsive and dealt with all the issues.
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our overall experience was good. The bunk room is very a small room and no closet but a dresser. Would accommodate 1 adult or 2 small children. We were wanting to bake but there is not a hand mixer. Is smaller than the pictures appear.
This group of condo units is a great location for a family getaway. The bunk room is tiny, so don’t try putting adults in there! But the other bedrooms are spacious and well appointed.
Shared pool & grills are a nice addition. There are no grassy areas on the property so we crossed the street to take our pup for his potty breaks.
Unit was updated, clean and nicely decorated. Would definitely recommend to a friend.