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A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81504 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 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.

A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate

A Shore Thing

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The ultimate location for beach lovers! A Shore Thing has been completely remodeled, is set right on the beach, and boasts direct gulf views. Steps from your door, you can take a splash in the water and dig your toes into powder-soft sand. A large living, dining and kitchen area offers a fabulous entertaining space. While outdoors, a wraparound deck overlooking the surf is perfect for sundowners before dinner. Find the best of Port Aransas on your doorstep - the house is just a short drive from shops, restaurants, golf courses, fishing, nature trails, and in-town activities.

The spacious living area offers direct gulf views, with stylish wooden floors and coastal-inspired decor throughout. Gaze across the waves from the comfy sectional or two matching armchairs. In the evenings, host a movie night on the 55-inch TV. The large and open kitchen makes it easy for the chef to cook and chat with your group. Dish up meals at a wooden dining table. Extra perks include complimentary WiFi, cable TV, and a washer/dryer.

Prepared to be wowed by the gulf-front views from your wraparound deck. There’s seating for seven to relax in the sun and watch the rolling surf. After hitting the beach, rinse off at the convenient outdoor shower. Then sizzle seafood and veggies on the barbecue grill.

This unbeatable beachfront setting is just 65 steps from a golden strip of sand and the Gulf of Mexico. Spend the lazy days sprawled beside the waves and enjoying lazy coastal strolls. The house is just a few minutes’ drive to local shops, restaurants, golf courses, and in-town activities. While just 2.5 miles away, nature lovers can spot abundant wildlife, including alligators, fish, and an incredible array of birdlife at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center.

**Due to the location of our rentals, you may encounter situations with wildlife/pests. Please be aware of your surroundings, take caution while driving at night, and supervise your children at all times while outdoors. In addition, all properties do utilize pest control maintenance on a regular basis BUT this does not guarantee pests or bugs will not be visible.

THINGS TO KNOW
Take advantage of low monthly winter rates. This home is on the beach. There will be sand in the driveway and around the home. While not required, we recommend 4 wheel drive.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: Ring Camera located on the front of the home with views of the driveway.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,504 square feet

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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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

56518

About the area

Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Aransas vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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A Shore Thing - epic Gulf views. Only 65 steps to beach- low monthly winter rate Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10

Second time to stay there. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10

Location was great, access to beach extremely easy. The house easily accommodated all six of us. We had a great time and hope to come back again next year
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10

We had a great time at this house. The beach was steps away, there was a lot of great light and amenities. Perfect for a change of pace and a real beach experience. Would definitely book again.
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10/10

The location of the house can't be beat! You are on the beach and in the water in no time. Definitely will chose this location again if available.

10/10

Wonderful stay! Second time visiting this beach house. We did need to purchase dishwasher detergent as none was available in the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10

The inside was clean and comfortable. Really bummed they took out the front steps. Don't think you can be closer to the beach!!

10/10

Very nice stay on the beach. Walk down the driveway and you’re on the beach. Very accommodating kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10

The house location is phenomenal!! The house is amazing. It is beautiful inside, very relaxing and serene. We loved it!

10/10

End of Christmas getaway with our girls. We had a fun relaxing time. Loved loved the location! It was just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Love this house! Love Port A! Annual business fishing trip. TriVAN Roofing Team Appreciation Trip! We unwind, bond & enjoy the beach & fish. This house is the perfect embrace!!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Great location! We would definately come back! The place has a great location. We recommend renting a golf cart to get around, it will save your car from sand and sun...and it is fun to cruise the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

This place is just great. There were a few hiccups during the stay but the property managers were amazing and responded right away. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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8/10

It had been recently updated and looked new inside. The rooms where spacious and clean. A couple small problems which were addressed quickly. Would be happy to stay there again.

8/10

We really enjoyed our stay and the location is hard to beat! We came to Port Aransas for Spring Break with our 4 young kids and had a great time! The house is literally situated ON the beach, so the fact that we could just walk outside and be on the ocean was wonderful. The house does come with a variety of amenities, including a regular drip coffee machine, a Keurig, a blender, and a toaster (I didn’t see these things listed on the site and was wondering about them). The only downside was the kitchen amenities, particularly the microwave, stovetop, and oven, as well as the dryer. They’re all pretty outdated. The washer was new, but we had to put the dryer on a 60-minute cycle twice on high heat for each load to get it to dry all the way. Additionally, the hot water tank must be on the smaller side because it seemed to run out when we all took showers at the same time. Other than that, our stay was great and we’ll definitely return for another trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

The property was amazing. Very clean. Only thing I can say is the beds are terrible. Very firm and Very uncomfortable. We slept better on the couch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful time, with the beach being so close we were up early with the sun and didn’t leave until it set. Was very private and clean. Would highly recommend. The only issue I feel needs to be addressed is the door lock, It was difficult trying to lock and unlock the door. Can’t wait to come again for another weekend get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10

The house is wonderful. Very well decorated. Location is the best. I would recommend bringing your own coffee. Keurig is provided. No coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

just a few things, upon arrival the front door was not all the way closed, dishwasher would not work and had dirty dishes in it, the film on the front storm door was torn, could have been cleaner. But, all in all, I was there about 10 years ago and I will come again, I enjoy this property and the closeness to the waters edge. We had a great time!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

The home was beautiful and clean. I would stay again in a heartbeat. Attempts to contact the property manager went unanswered when coffee pot was not working. It wasn’t a make or break for our trip but, if something like a plumbing issues had happened I’m not sure what we would have done. Great home, not so great property management.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

We had stayed at this property in 2014 or 2015 and the house was a two bedroom and aqua. Now it's been re-done, 3 bedroom, very nice flooring, furniture, bedding, AC, new bunk room is adorable and plenty of space for dining. You cannot beat right on the beach for easy access. It needs an ice maker in the refrigerator, the lighting under the house needs to be addressed , the light by the door had water in it, and the shower area could have used a little base or enclosure. Have to put this in so the owners will know, but we had a great time and a great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

This house was a lifesaver during this time! Right before our scheduled visit they closed the beach to cars and golf carts. We had to show our rental agreement to the police at barricades since you can only access this house via the beach. It was a short walk to the beach from the house so not too far to carry our stuff. House has a great view and we really enjoyed our time. Only complaint was there is no curtains in the kids bunk room and the sun rises directly into the window in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful 4 days at this one of a kind beautiful beach house just steps from the beach. It was very clean, and I would definitely stay there again. Very private. There was an abundance of towels and our bed was super comfortable and clean. Not having the house stocked with spices is a good idea these days for sanitary reasons. Appliances all worked and the house was in good repair. We loved the bird watching opportunitIes in the area. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
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2/10

Unfortunately, this house was one issue after another. First, there are two beds and a bunk bed room-one bed was so bad we couldn’t sleep on it the rest of our stay and instead slept in the bunk beds. Second, go to get dishes ready to make Thanksgiving dinner and the dishwasher is COVERED in black mold! Covered!!! Third, the refrigerator was leaking on the inside so it got into some of our leftovers :( And finally, it was cold and wet outside - low 50s. But they locked the thermostat so we couldn’t get as warm as we wanted (2 little kids). They did try to install the dishwasher during our last 24 hours of our stay, but who would want someone doing that while they are in a vacation home??? The maintenance man was very kind-the door was very tricky and he came out to help fix. Again, you are paying for the view, and the view was incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10

If you want a place right on the beach, this is it. You literally have to drive down the beach to get to the house.
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8/10

The inside was clean and comfortable. Really bummed they took out the front steps. Don't think you can be closer to the beach!!