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Sep-May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free! Downtown, 2 Homes, Game Room Tiki Bar & Fire Pit

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 22372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Sep-May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free! Downtown, 2 Homes, Game Room Tiki Bar & Fire Pit

Welcome to “Port A Tropical Hideaway”, a beautiful vacation home composed of two homes and an apartment. With 7 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, these two-story homes can accommodate up to 22 guests. This rental gem is the ultimate getaway for family and friends with apartment, game room, tiki bar, and a fire pit. Guests will love the six different patios and decks included to allow guests to relax and enjoy the space.
Located less than a mile from the beach and the marina, this “Old Town” prime location just off Allister and Cotter access roads lets you explore some of the best Port A attractions has to offer. The property is also within walking distance of some of the area's most sought after restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, music venues, nightlife, art galleries and great shopping. There’s no need to worry about transportation if you’d rather leave the golf carts or vehicles behind.

The city of Port Aransas offers a heated community pool, skate park, basketball courts, baseball fields, playground and beautiful park on the ship channel to watch the dolphins in the evening, all a short drive away.

The backyard and front yard are lovely outdoor spaces with lush landscaping, oak trees, palm trees, and high privacy fences to enjoy. The “Port A Tropical Hideaway” owners have thought of all the details to ensure guests have the best possible experience in the property.

Don't forget the game room with a real Tiki Bar and seating for 7, mini fridge, pool table, commercial foosball table, TV and high bar table with seating for two to watch all the fun.

The main home entry on the upper floor leads to a spacious living room with two oversized sofas, wingback chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted over the electric fireplace. The kitchen island has four bar chairs and a separate dining area for six. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare delicious meals and entertain a large group. With an open-concept layout, creating an inviting space for everyone to gather, chat, laugh, and make lasting memories.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms: a king master with a full bath and a king guest room, each with TVs. The sunroom, which is located off the kitchen, has an extra-long twin daybed with standard twin trundle bunk bed. In addition to the bathroom off the master bedroom, there is one other full bathroom in the hallway.

The downstairs apartment is accessible from the front of the home or from the back of the home going into the game room. The apartment has a small living area with a futon sofa, side table, coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and kitchenette with breakfast area seating for four. The kitchenette has a full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, griddle, electric skillet and kitchenette supplies.

Downstairs, you will find three bedrooms: a twin-over-full bunk bed in the bedroom located off the game room and a full bath, queen bed off the kitchen/breakfast area, and a full-over-full bunk bed located near the front entry. There is another full bathroom off the living space and two additional full-size futons for extra sleeping space located in the full-over-full bedroom and living area.

The upper main entrance deck has a love seat, coffee table, two chairs, and an outdoor rug with a ceiling fan to cool off. The back right deck has two seating areas, two outdoor rugs, four rocking chairs, two side tables, and three chairs. There are two loveseats, a coffee table, and an outdoor rug underneath the deck. It’s the perfect space to play games, store your coolers, chairs, and beach toys. Off the game room, there is a patio with a fire pit, two rocking chairs, and four chairs. A private enclosed outdoor shower is located below the front staircase.

The home on the left has an open concept layout that ensures everyone has a seat, making it an excellent choice for entertaining your group. It has a leather sofa with two swivel chairs, two side tables, and an oversized coffee table to complete the living room. A kitchen island with two bar-height chairs lies adjacent to the kitchen and a separate dining area for four completes the area. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare a delicious meal for your family and friends.

There are two bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with a queen, each with a TV. A full bathroom is located between the two bedrooms, with the half bath located off the living and kitchen area. Should you require more sleeping space, the sofa in the living room folds out into a queen.

This home also features an upper deck with a half-moon sofa, coffee table, two chairs, and an outdoor rug, creating the perfect spot to bask in the sun whilst enjoying the scenery. On the lower patio, two loveseats, a coffee table, and outdoor rug provide ample space to enjoy your meals with family and friends, store your coolers, chairs, and beach toys. Don't forget the outdoor shower to rinse off after a day at the beach.
There is ample parking for 5 standard sized vehicles on the driveway, 3 standard sized vehicles in the garages and parking for 5 standard sized vehicles in front of the house on each side of the driveway on the street.

The homes on the property are designed so they can be rented multiple ways depending on the number of guests and rental season. The homes / apartment has separate entrances to each of the upstairs main homes and the downstairs apartment and the game room. There are no interior doors or stairways leading to each. This allows the guests their own private spaces when needed.

The Port A Tropical Hideaway is located in the heart of Port Aransas with some original homes in the area as well as newly built homes. It has a unique location in “Old Town” Port Aransas, and many guests rent a golf cart to enhance their beach experience due to easy access to everything!!! Be sure to rent carts ahead of time and know the golf cart rules and safety of the island.

The property is offered three different ways on VRBO, listing 229322 is the 2 bedroom and 1 ½ bath, listing 228155 is the 5 bedroom and 4 bath with game room and apartment and listing 370192 is both listings combined.

Property manager

Melanie Sanders

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevators
  • 10 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Horse riding 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Special Nights Free Beautiful Homes House
Special Nights Free Beautiful Homes
Special Nights Free Beautiful Homes House
Special Nights Free Beautiful Homes House
Special Nights Free Beautiful Homes

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Roberts Point Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Texas Marine Science Institute - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Virginia's On The Bay - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sep-May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free! Downtown, 2 Homes, Game Room Tiki Bar & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sep-May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free! Downtown, 2 Homes, Game Room Tiki Bar & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sep-May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free! Downtown, 2 Homes, Game Room Tiki Bar & Fire Pit?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sep-May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free! Downtown, 2 Homes, Game Room Tiki Bar & Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Port Aransas vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Port Aransas Museum and Port Aransas Beach. Nature Preserves and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 10 minutes.

Sep-May Rent 3 Nights 4th Free! Downtown, 2 Homes, Game Room Tiki Bar & Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Property fit our needs. Thanks for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious property
The property owner was so quick to respond and was so accommodating! This is a perfect property for a large group. The two houses are spaced a part with multiple areas to congregate. I would recommend this to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family l/kids/grandkids
We had 5 families with plenty of room for everybody. Great grandma and grandma took the apartment and were able to get away if needed. We had room to store all the food in 3 different refrigerator. Plenty of kitchen utensils,dishes. spices and appliances if needed. Most definitely will take advantage of going back next year we all enjoyed it. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The property situates very well for bigger groups. There are essentially 3 separate areas accessible by their own entrance. We enjoyed the property and its Old Town location for short golf cart ride to restaurants, fishing ramp, and beach. Great spot!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROSALINDA R.

Liked: Cleanliness
port aransas review
This house was fun to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K., Trophy Club

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house layout!
Had a great time in Port A, we loved that we could walk to the docks from the house. The different levels of the combined VRBO listings was great for our group of 8, everyone had their own bedroom! The game area with the tiki bar was neat though I think the pool table could use an upgrade. No matter we still had fun! The AC worked great and we used the fire pit and grill while we were there. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation home!!
Perfect Stay! This house had everything we needed and more! It was perfect for our multiple families and friends. There is plenty of space for everyone to have their own privacy, yet still remain cozy enough, when we all wanted to be together. The homes are beautifully decorated, clean and have everything you need and more. The game room was so much fun to enjoy with foosball, a pool table and a tiki bar. There was something for the kids and adults. The location couldn’t have been better being close to the marina, beach, coffee shopping and great restaurants, so everyone had plenty of places close to go on foot or in the golf carts. We also enjoyed the two private yards. We definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a large stay.
There are actually 3 sections of homes. It's a perfect stay for a large family and or friends. Perfect location, walking distance to pretty much everything. Bedding was very comfy, the house was clean, (which a a huge, huge deal for me). The only reason I gave an overall 4 stars is because the master bedroom and master bath in the upstairs to the right had a sewer smell to it. I do know that they are doing some work. But who goes to Port A and stays in their bedroom all day. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akash N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great big group place
Awesome place for big group. Host responded well. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, Lots of Shade, Spacious
This is our go-to rental when we have large groups. The house is wonderful. It has so many break out areas for getting away from the group, if you want to, and read a book or just sit on the upper deck and feel the Coastal breeze! Short walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Luke H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mold Issues
I’ll start with, this house is on the market. I doubt it will pass inspection. My husband and I + our children were the unlucky ones that had to take the downstairs space. We immediately noticed a very strong musty smell. So strong that we actually decided against sleeping in any of the bedrooms as the smell seemed to be worse in the rooms. After further inspection, we noticed the AC units were filthy, moldy and not all of them were working. So one of the rooms was not cool enough to sleep in even if you could get past the smell. Also discovered after our kiddos put their clothes in the dresser compartments, they have mold in them as well. If I had to guess, there is most likely mold in the ventilation system. As mentioned in a previous review, the glass on the front door is shattered. Had it shattered all the way through during our stay, that would’ve obviously been problematic so we were extra careful when closing that door. We saw roaches in the downstairs and upstairs kitchen (while making breakfast). I did bring all of this to the home owners attention during our stay. And let her know that we did not occupy the downstairs space the last night as we wanted to get our kids out of there and could no longer sleep on the futon. The space in it’s entirety was not able to be used to its full potential due to the mold issues. She agreed to refund for the downstairs space and text me saying she would send screen shots of refund, that never happened.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Larry F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay was great with family but Pictures were deceiving.
All of the air filters needed to be replaced. Water was leaking onto the pool table in the game room. There were quite a few water roaches. The window was broken on the downstairs front door. Had a great time with our family but will not rent this property again for our annual trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., San Angelo, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
Our family and our older kids loved this house! The owners were there upon arrival and showed us around and they were so incredibly friendly! We rented the entire house, allowing for our 19-year-old daughter and her friends to stay in the Tiki suite for her birthday. My husband and our younger kids stayed in the main home, which is lovely. One of our older daughters and her friend stayed in the other house. It was the perfect place to be together but also have personal space. The game room was a big hit! We brought a karaoke machine along for the birthday party and that was a lot of fun! The outdoor spaces are also perfect! Location is great! So close to the ferry and to the beach. The owners respond very quickly if there are questions or issues. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

corby r., Leander

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and owner was awesome
Had room for all 19 of us to spread out and be really comfortable. What a great layout and close to everything. Thanks again for Memorial Day gift pack.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cassi C.

Great for large families
My large family had a great time in this home. It was spacious and had lots of separate hangout spots so we could be together but not always together, if you know what I mean. There were a few maintenance issues that I made the owner aware of and they are going to pass along to the management company, but luckily nothing that ruined the trip. Lots of (exterior) stairs between all the separate living quarters. Which is fine, but a nuisance in the rain. The back yard was nice. The BBQ grills are charcoal in case you were wondering. The fire pit was another great hangout when it wasn't raining. There was lots of parking, including about 5 parking spaces in the driveways and room for more in front of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Vacation Spot
We were in a relatively good walking range for quite a few stores and restaurants. The closest beach is roughly a 25min walk so we drove instead which only took roughly 4mins. We had both units and overall it was it was a lot of fun especially with with the games at the location. Downstairs around the tiki area can get humid and stuffy, but there are dehumidifiers to help combat against it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

david b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We really enjoyed the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for large family trip!
We all loved the house! It had everything we needed for our stay!! We would definitely stay again! The game room was a hit for the family!!! Highly recommend. Very close to the beach and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great property for our group of 12+ guys who come fishing once a year in September.
This is perfect for our group.!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family reunion
This house was perfect for our family. We had 22 plus a baby in a playpen for sleeping. It gave us separation when needed. Great location. We had a couple of hiccups at first, but they were taken care of immediately. The icons for the beds are a bit different. There is a hide a bed in the 2nd house left side upstairs. Kids had a great time. We used the main house, right side upstairs for our cooking and gathering. I would rent again. We rented June 15-18, 2021. Sally
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super house!
Let me start by saying this place is perfect. It is no longer coral color- it's been painted blue. The main living room couches have also been updated from those pictured. The main house upstairs is beatifully stocked with everything you need to cook for your family. 2 bedrooms upstairs are king sized, very comfortable beds with nice furnishings. There is a small room with a twin daybed and trundle upstairs, and a laundry room. The main house downstairs is 3 bedrooms plus a small seating area, kitchenette, dinette and a large game room. 1 bedroom is full over full bunks and a futon, one bedroom is twin over full bunks and the 3rd bedroom is a queen with no other furniture. There game room has a pool table, fooseball table, tiki bar, games. The backyard is fabulous with shade trees, constant breeze, seating, ping pong table, bean bag toss, bbq pit, yard bowling. Someone mentioned that some of the things advertised weren't actually there, but I thought the house was well stocked with anything you could possibly want and matched the description of the home perfectly. The apartment over the garage is 2 bedroom- one king, one queen with a nicely stocked kitchen, living room and washer/dryer. The owner of the home was super responsive and very nice. The local property manager never did call me back or respond to my texts but the homeowner handled it quickly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Diane D.

PORT A
Property was great...cleanliness not so good...not enough towels...but overall great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time Away
This was our 1st beach family vacation in a long time. We had such a great time we plan on coming back and using this rental again. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Julie H.

Description is outdated
Don't rely on the pictures. There is no bunk room. There is no foosball table. Both a disappointment to young cousins hoping to room together. In the apartment downstairs, there is 3 SMALL bedrooms with no cabinets or dressers or table to hold suitcases in 2 of the rooms. We did fine with the layout but the listing did not mention the main house is upstairs or that the apartment was not one level. I thought the bunk room was part of the main house. It is not. It is part of the apartment. You have to go outside to go between the apartment and the main house. There is a giant step up in the bathroom in the apartment and another step to get to the tiny bedroom that had the queen bed. These were important things for us to know as we had several guests who use a cane due to knee issues. The apartment has the 2 rooms with bunkbeds, a room with a queen bed and the pool table. The kitchen is now a kitchenette with very little counter space. The apartment does not have central air. It has individual units. The units in the queen room and the small bunk room were dirty and had error messages during our stay. There were also dehumidifiers that needed emptying as soon as we walked in, but no directions on what setting to use were provided, so we guessed. The small bath on the apartment had a malfunctioning toilet and the shower drained really really slow. Minimal toilet paper was given. I have never been told to supply toilet paper at my vrbo. One roll of paper towels in the main house and one roll for the apartment. There were 14 of us, so this was not enough which is fine, but the property manager was not apologetic, sympathetic or accommodating to either paper need. A few roaches were seen in both units. The main house upstairs is really nice and it is a stark contrast to bare bones less glamorous apartment. All of this came as a surprise since the pictures are almost all wrong. When we pulled up, we didn't know where the front door was to the main house. The checkin email had a wrong code for one of the doors and no wifi directions were given. Melanie was unreachable for weeks 2 different times. I actually had to ask VRBO customer service for help. When she was finally available, she was kind and accomodating. I have used VRBO several times and never encountered these issues. Overall we had a good time, but had we known about the layout, accomodations, and AC issues, we might not have chosen this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

RAMONA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway.
We really enjoyed our family stay. Home is very spacious and easy access to restaurants and grocery store. Great communication with owner. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020