Title: `Retreat to Barefoot Bungalow: A Luxurious Getaway in a Tranquil Gated Island Community` - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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### Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 121948 sq ft

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### \`Retreat to Barefoot Bungalow: A Luxurious Getaway in a Tranquil Gated Island Community\`

Barefoot Bungalow – VW96 🌴👣  
“Kick off your shoes, feel the sand between your toes, and let island time take over.” ☀️🌊  
  
🏖️ Minimum age requirement: 25  
  
⚠️ Please note: Maximum occupancy is determined by city ordinance and is based on the number of guests legally allowed—not the number of beds provided.  
  
Welcome to Barefoot Bungalow, your serene island escape tucked inside a gated coastal community where relaxation comes naturally and every day feels unhurried 🌴✨ Designed for easy entertaining and total comfort, this beautiful retreat invites you to soak up sun-filled days and breezy island nights.  
  
Step inside to a bright, open-concept living space filled with natural light, elegant wood-finished ceilings, and a spacious kitchen outfitted with high-end stainless steel appliances 🍽️☀️ Gather around the expansive island, share meals at the dining table for eight, or unwind together in the cozy living area after a day at the beach 🛋️🌊  
  
The main-floor primary suite is a peaceful sanctuary with a king-size bed and private bath—perfect for rest and recharge 🛏️✨ Upstairs, you’ll find another king suite, a comfortable queen bedroom, and a cheerful bunk room that sleeps six, making it ideal for kids or groups of friends 🐚👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom keeps mornings running smoothly, while the in-home washer and dryer make sandy adventures stress-free 🧺  
  
Outside, the island fun continues 🌴💦 Take a refreshing dip in one of the two heated/cooled community pools, fire up the charcoal grill, or string up party lights and enjoy unforgettable evenings under the stars ✨🔥 With golf cart access, the beach, local dining, and shopping are just minutes away 🛺🏖️  
  
Whether you’re sipping morning coffee on the patio, enjoying a sunset stroll, or raising a glass poolside, Barefoot Bungalow is your gateway to coastal bliss 🌅🍹 Sun-kissed days, starlit nights, and barefoot memories await.  
  
This Home Includes:  
🚪 Gated community  
🏊 2 heated/cooled community pools  
🔥 Charcoal grill  
🛺 Golf cart accessible  
🚫 Not pet-friendly  
  
STR #381474  
VILLAGE WALK  
1\. Minimum age of 25 is mandatory for property rental.  
2\. Upon confirming your reservation, we\`ll email you a rental contract outlining our policies, rules, and expectations. Please review and sign it before your arrival to ensure clarity and mutual understanding.  
3\. Parties or events are not permitted.  
4\. 2 parking spaces on the property; New Wave will supply parking tags that should be visibly placed on the windshield.  
\- Quiet Hours: 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.  
\- Pool hours: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.   
 \- Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult at all times.   
 \- Pets are prohibited in swimming pool areas.  
  
\*\*Some New Wave properties have exterior cameras to help ensure the safety of both guests and homeowners\*\*  
  
Don\`t hesitate to contact our office at any time if you encounter any issues or need maintenance assistance during your stay!

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Communal pool
- Heated pool

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Car not required
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

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

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Books
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Charcoal grill
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the bay
- Near the marina

### Things to do

- Golf
- Heated pool
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing 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)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,948 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 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

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

VILLAGE WALK 1\. Minimum age of 25 is mandatory for property rental. 2.

### 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

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

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 Registration Number 381474

### Property is also known as

351138

## About the area

Located in Port Aransas, this vacation home is by the sea. Palmilla Beach Golf Club and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Port Aransas travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Aransas.dx55180)

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Port Aransas, TX

### What's nearby

- ![Bollard Buddies at Horace Caldwell Pier, Magee Beach Park, Port Aransas, Texas, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983990316/acb6a70c-e61f-47e3-8c1b-a70f13d3b4ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Holiday Beach  
5 min walk \- 0.4 km
- ![panoramic aerial landscape view of Port Aransas located on Mustang Island at Gulf of Mexico during a sunny day ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496757/99358552-30a2-40a5-af36-d3526497a9e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Mustang Island Beach  
18 min walk \- 1.5 km
- ![The waves large and small continue to lap on shore of the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico in Port Aransas.  Beach goers enjoy the sun, surf, birds, sea shells, sea turtles, and fishing.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167106/01af5974-2008-4ea0-9b71-b0191de59afe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Port Aransas Beach  
4 min drive \- 3.8 km
- ![A fine sandy beach in South Padre Island, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197864/862910d0-7bb9-45c5-8d1a-0a10b41eda9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Whitecap Beach  
21 min drive \- 34.8 km
- Palmilla Beach Golf Club  
2 min drive \- 2.7 km

### Getting around

- Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)  
44 min drive

### Restaurants

- Whataburger  
3 min drive
- San Juan Restaurant  
4 min drive
- Kody's  
9 min walk
- Port A Pizzeria  
3 min drive
- The Phoenix  
4 min drive

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