[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # I Want To Be a Mermaid: Heated Pool, Near Beach Condo with a water park, near Port Aransas Beach ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65260000/65258600/65258561/43624098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65260000/65258600/65258561/bae67468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65260000/65258600/65258561/de5d43da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65260000/65258600/65258561/5b908b1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65260000/65258600/65258561/5d294afb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the popular Beachside Community, I Want To Be A Mermaid offers a spacious retreat. This 4-bedroom home features a heated community pool with a slide, BBQ area, and palapas. With comfortable accommodations for 10 guests and modern amenities like WiFi and washer/dryer. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire condo 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 101964 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### I Want To Be a Mermaid: Heated Pool, Near Beach Minimum Age of Primary Renter must be 25. NO PETS. Come stay at I Want To Be A Mermaid, located at the popular Beachside Community. This spacious 4 bedroom home offers a heated resort style community pool with a slide, palapas and BBQ area. Located blocks from the beach, close to golf, fishing and restaurants. I want To Be A Mermaid is new to the vacation rental market. Be one of the first guest to experience this spacious four bedroom, four and half bath townhouse. Sleeps 10 comfortably. This vacation home offers 2 bedrooms on the ground floor. The first guest bedroom offers master suite with a queen bed, 40" TV and en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has a twin over full bunk bed plus a trundle with a 40" TV. The second bathroom located off the hallway is shared with the bunk bedroom and offers a vanity and walk-in shower. On the 2nd floor is were family and friends gather to make memories in this spacious kitchen/living room area. The fully stocked kitchen makes it breeze to cook your favorite meals. The dining area has a large dining table plus a breakfast bar. Relax and watch TV on the 60" smart flat screen TV or take in the breeze on the balcony located just off the living room. Second floor also provides a master suite furnished with a king bed, 40" TV, private en-suite bathroom and balcony. The en-suite bathroom offers a double sink vanity and walk-in shower. The third floor offers a large master suite with a king bed, 40" TV, balcony and private en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower.Two designated parking spaces available. Overflow parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. No garage access. Back patio access via locking gate - great place to store your outdoor gear. Additional Features: Linens & towels provided, Wifi, washer/dryer, heated community pool with slide. City Registration # 535931 ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,964 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115080000/115077600/115077589/a0677f4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Reel Nauti | Community Pool, In-Town Location Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=115077589&PinnedHotelID=115077589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73530000/73520700/73520609/9d449694.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Chillota-Private HEATED Pool, InTown, Close to Sandfest, Boat Parking, Pets Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 60 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=73520609&PinnedHotelID=73520609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39680000/39671600/39671533/b35d5d47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Island Moorings marina, Rooftop Spa, Beach Chairs provided Island Moorings - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 61 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=39671533&PinnedHotelID=39671533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111555500/111555457/c060242d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious condo, community pool, private porch! 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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 A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as I Want TO BE A Mermaid Heated Pool Near Beach I WANT TO BE A MERMAID: Heated Pool, Near Beach Port Aransas orp5b4bd83x ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.81708%2C-97.06951&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uHVZil8jp-itsfSTWj4LWDFoz30=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Mustang Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - IB Magee Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km - Port Aransas Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km - Horace Caldwell Pier - 4 min drive - 2.7 km #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬18 min walk - ‪Kody's - ‬9 min walk - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬17 min walk - ‪Coffee Waves - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does I Want To Be a Mermaid: Heated Pool, Near Beach have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is I Want To Be a Mermaid: Heated Pool, Near Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at I Want To Be a Mermaid: Heated Pool, Near Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at I Want To Be a Mermaid: Heated Pool, Near Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is I Want To Be a Mermaid: Heated Pool, Near Beach located? > Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## I Want To Be a Mermaid: Heated Pool, Near Beach Reviews 9.6 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Braxton R. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation It was an excellent location, we could walk to the beach, and then drive to eat or shop in 5 minutes. The pool we were able to swim at was great really fun for my grandkids with the slide. The beds were good and having five bathrooms was incredible. Definitely will stay here again!! ##### Braxton R. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CINDY B. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This 4 bedroom, 4. 1/2 bath unit had it all and accommodated 8 adults perfectly! Well equipped kitchen (even a crockpot and griddle), short walk to beach. Don’t miss out on this one. ##### CINDY B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAVID D. Jul 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for a big family Conveniently located; comfortable; plenty of bedrooms with lots of space, allowing for plenty of privacy; nice pool; close to beach. ##### DAVID D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard F. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Port a House was great. Very accessible to the beach . Would stay there again. ##### Richard F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone P. Jul 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent beach house! Excellent beach house for s small family vacay! Everything was clean and neat, the check in/out process was easy, and the management was very responsive when we had a issue with parking spots. ##### Simone P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LAMAR G. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### July 4th Family Trip Satisfied with the Condo and the cleaness of it all, would rent again. The only 2 things I could say to improve on is the parking. Not enough slots to park per room. Also the code I was given to the pool never worked and I had to keep waiting for someone to open the door for us to go in. ##### LAMAR G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie D. Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Place is perfect if you don’t mind the stairs. Lots of space to all hang out and then room for everyone to spread out. All the supplies needed in the kitchen- DILs weren’t anticipating a drip coffee pot so weren’t prepared - but they figured it out. TVs took me a few days to figure out but I’m sure that’s just my age showing. Overall great location and very nice accommodations. Pool was fantastic - between 10-12 everyday we had it to ourselves. Beds!!! Awesome- they were super comfortable compared to other places we have stayed. ##### Leslie D. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy T. Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will stay again! Our stay at the condo was absolutely delightful! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the cleanliness and cozy ambiance. The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep. The highlight for our family was definitely the fantastic pool with its exhilarating slide – the kids had an absolute blast! The location was perfect, offering beautiful views and easy access to the beach. We couldn't have asked for a better place to relax and enjoy our vacation. Highly recommended for families looking for a memorable beach getaway!" ##### Dorothy T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly P. Jun 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome pool & close to the beach! We loved EVERYTHING about this property and our stay. We had 5 adults, 2 pre-teens and a 3yr old and had plenty of space. We never felt like we were on top of each other. This location is really close to the beach. If you absolutely needed to you could walk to and from the beach. The pool was awesome but we only wished it was bigger due to the amount of people always swimming. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Kelly P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessie S. Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fun in PA Really enjoyed our time in PA. Condo was well laid out and worked really well for our family. Pool gets really crowded in the evenings so we opted for pool time earlier in the day and enjoyed the beach late afternoon and evening. This unit is right next to 11th street so expect some traffic noise when sitting out on the balconies. Heard zero traffic noise when inside. We were able to park two golf carts in the gravel area when not running around town. ##### Jessie S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Decole J. Mar 22, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Items you should bring Towels, wash cloths, toliet paper.We had a group of 7 so the towels and wash cloths were very limited. ##### Decole J. 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