Title: Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach Condo in Port Aransas ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59942800/59942710/2c9ea438.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59942800/59942710/a94dd33c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59942800/59942710/c8b022fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59942800/59942710/079b2533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59942800/59942710/e6f13b1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Island Retreat is a charming beach vacation spot, with two shared pools and boardwalks leading to the beach. From the second-floor studio's front porch, enjoy billowing clouds and swaying palms while taking in a meal or playing cards at the dining table. 7.4 Good ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4396 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach IR2: Studio / 1BA / 4 Guests / 2 Shared Pools / 2 Boardwalks / Shared Charcoal Grills / No Pets Allowed / Golf Cart Accessible \*Golf carts will have to be parked in the overflow parking area no exceptions\* / Parking Passes for 1 Vehicle Only This second-floor studio is a great affordable option for a beach vacation for four people. From the front porch, you can see billowing clouds and swaying palms to put in you a vacation mood. The kitchen has a fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster (\*\*does NOT have a dishwasher or stove/oven\*\*). Outside the kitchen is a dining table with four chairs. Enjoy a meal or play cards or a board game in the natural light from the large window. The loveseat has a fun palm tree print, settled below a lighthouse tapestry. The ceiling fan and ceramic tile floor keep you cool no matter the weather. Two full-sized beds accommodate up to four people and face the wall-mounted flat-screen TV next to the loveseat. Above each bed is a beautiful watercolor of seaside vistas. The full bathroom has a separate tub/shower and stool, so everyone can get ready at once. The shower curtain has seashells in pastel colors. Amenities included: TV, Wi-Fi, access to charcoal BBQ pits and picnic areas, laundry facilities, 2 boardwalks to the beach, 2 shared community pools. Beds: 2 Full beds Things to Know: Strictly NO PETS allowed. Subject to fine and removal from property Parking Passes for 1 Vehicle Only Please bring coffee and filters. Island Retreat Amenity Access and Important Information: 2 - Large Swimming Pools Hours: 9 am 10 pm 2 - Boardwalks to the Beach w/ rinsing station Basketball Court Tennis and Pickleball court Sand Volleyball Playground Charcoal Grills and Picnic Areas throughout the complex. Private Event Room - Call for details 24 Hour Laundry Facility (coin-operated) Sorry, No Pets Allowed Minimum age to rent is 25, ID Required All Vehicles require a parking pass. No Grilling within 20ft of any building ​​​​​​​ Guest Services @ Island Retreat Office Monday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 9 am to 1 pm STR # 248204 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing 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 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 396 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103816200/103816109/ff8997ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Roomy 1 BDRM a block from the BEACH Large Pool w/ a Private Courtyard Port Aransas - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Microwave 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=103816109&PinnedHotelID=103816109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486000/33485918/37c380dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly remodeled Mustang Isle Condominiums Cute Close to the Beach off 11th St. Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 88 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=33485918&PinnedHotelID=33485918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102490000/102486400/102486336/85373984.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shared Heated Pool, Boardwalk to Beach, Golf Cart Access Port Aransas - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=102486336&PinnedHotelID=102486336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103816200/103816118/3701b32e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Roomy 1 BDRM Large Pool w/ a Private Courtyard and a 5 Min Walk to the Beach Port Aransas - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=103816118&PinnedHotelID=103816118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57920000/57913400/57913377/7893a937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach Port Aransas - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=57913377&PinnedHotelID=57913377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116720000/116717800/116717772/6ffbc667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Close to the Beach, Golf Cart Access, Parking for 2 Port Aransas - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=116717772&PinnedHotelID=116717772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/56000000/55993900/55993835/24793943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy condo. 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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 ### Property is also known as 2nd Floor Studio Condo 2 Shared Pools 2 Boardwalks 2nd Floor Studio Condo 2 Shared Pools Boardwalks to Beach Ir2 2nd Floor Studio Condo 2 Shared Pools Boardwalks to Beach 451143 ## 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%7C27.81336%2C-97.07191&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tduRLOwsLJ_6wVPbe3hPCb5IsJU=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Holiday Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Port Aransas Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - North Padre Island Beach - 22 min drive - 35.2 km - Texas State Aquarium - 39 min drive - 54.0 km #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Kody's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive - ‪Coffee Waves - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach located? > Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holiday Beach and Mustang Island Beach. Palmilla Beach Golf Club and Port Aransas Birding Center 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 ## Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to Beach Reviews 7.4 ### Good 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 2 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Jay N. Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Mr Nice property to stay at a lil small but did the job. Pool and beach access was great. Great place to stay ##### Jay N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor B. Jul 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great ##### Trevor B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### VIRGINIA R. May 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation/Mother's Day Celebration Great weekend! Perfect spot to be near friends and family. ##### VIRGINIA R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Melissa K. Jul 6, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Horrible Roaches on the floor. No filter in the AC. NASTY!!! ##### Melissa K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Katherine H. Jul 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Port Aransas Great beach weekend, loved being within walking distance of tbe beach. ##### Katherine H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Martha A. Apr 27, 2021 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Easter Weekend Stay It was a quick getaway before Easter Sunday. ##### Martha A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### A guest from Conroe, TX Oct 31, 2020 #### Nice efficiency and location, yet some recommendations 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 satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The a/c was not working properly during the first night of our visit due to an ancient thermostat. The t-stat was replaced. The bartender sink is too small to wash anything except silverware or a coffee cup. We would suggest adding a hot plate next to the microwave. 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