Title: Modern, upscale beach retreat w/private pool....just a short block to the 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 home # Modern, upscale beach retreat w/private pool....just a short block to the beach! Vacation home with a hot tub, near Port Aransas Beach ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101262000/101261938/14d6f160.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101262000/101261938/45771ef8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101262000/101261938/77786111.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101262000/101261938/bfe25757.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101262000/101261938/2ae45405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Modern, upscale beach retreat w/private pool....just a short block to the beach! provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Hot tub ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Modern, upscale beach retreat w/private pool....just a short block to the beach! Modern, upscale, design savvy beach retreat! The SurfBetty comfortably sleeps 6 in King beds with quality designer linens. An additional bedroom with a bunk bed sleeps 2-3. Downstairs bedroom has a private bathroom with walk-in shower and double sinks. Upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sinks. Half bath downstairs and heated outdoor shower are an added bonus! Fully stocked Kitchen with Bosch Appliances, Charcoal BBQ grill and SONOS music system. PRIVATE dipping & sipping pool (heated in winter months) on Deck, Sun Loungers on top deck, Adirondack Chairs on deck. ...all of this within a short block to the beach and just around the corner from all the shops and more! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76970000/76965700/76965642/a8db0c08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Red Fish Retreat Ocean Front Private Hot Tub & Gulf Views, & POOL Port Aransas - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=76965642&PinnedHotelID=76965642&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22208100/22208057/79b4a595.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upscale home! 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.82539,-97.06715&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wozhDtlmoQ%3FS%3FO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40O%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBQBOBQBQBODQBODOBQDODODOFQDMFODOFOFMFOFOFMFOHMFMHMHMHMHMHMHMHKJMHKJKJKHKJKJKJKJILIJKJILIJILGLIJILGLGLILELGLGLENGLELENELENCLENELANENCLANCNANCLANANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDL%40NDLDNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFLDLHLFLFLHJHLFJHLHJHLJJHJHJJJJJJJJHJJJHJJLHJHLHLHLHLHLHLFLHLFNFLFNFNFLFNFNDNDLFPDNDNDNDPBNDNBPBNBPBPBNBP%40PBN%40P%40P%40P%40N%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FN%40RAP%3FN%3FPAP%3FPAPANARANAPCNARCNCNCPCPCNCPENCPENENENENGPELENGNGNGNGLGNGNGLILGNILIJILILILILIJKLIJKJIJKJKJKJKJKHKHMJKHMHKHMHKFMHMFMFMHMFMDMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMBODM%40ODMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAMAOAOCOAMCOCOEMAOEMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMEMGMIMGMGKIMGMIKIMIKIKKMIKIKKKKKKIKKKKKIKKMIKIMIMIMIMIKIMGOIMGMGOGOGMGOGOEOGOEMGQEOEOEOCOEQCOEQCOCQCQCOCOASCOAQAOASAOAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UuUKOa0x1jri9sPUoFuvsVWZQVE=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - IB Magee Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Port Aransas Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Horace Caldwell Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Mustang Island Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture - 5 min drive - 3.8 km #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min walk - ‪Kody's - ‬19 min walk - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk - ‪Coffee Waves - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Modern, upscale beach retreat w/private pool....just a short block to the beach! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Modern, upscale beach retreat w/private pool....just a short block to the beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Modern, upscale beach retreat w/private pool....just a short block to the beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Modern, upscale beach retreat w/private pool....just a short block to the beach!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Modern, upscale beach retreat w/private pool....just a short block to the beach! located? > Situated in Port Aransas, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holiday Beach and Port Aransas Beach. Horace Caldwell Pier and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Modern, upscale beach retreat w/private pool....just a short block to the beach! Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 101 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy One of the best properties AND property owners in Port A. Perfectly maintained upscale property at a very reasonable price point. Owners are extremely gracious and I would highly recommend it! ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason H., College Station Jun 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hassell beach trip Beautiful awesome house that was perfect for our group. Would stay again and definitely recommend this property. ##### Jason H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa F. Apr 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent House We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was beautiful and very clean. The location was spectacular. Close to the beach and downtown for restaurants. Would love to stay here again. ##### Teresa F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa F. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING PROPERTY!! Surf Betty was such a great experience. From the beautiful layout of the house to the outdoor pool area. You will not be disappointed with this lovely property, especially dealing with the host/owner who was extremely responsive. We look forward to our next visit. Thanks for the memories ##### Melissa F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard S. Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay at Surf Betty The minute we walked into Surf Betty we knew we had made a great choice on a vacation rental. All the furnishings and amenities were first class. The pool was small but according to my 3 and 6 year old granddaughters “this is the best pool ever.” We will be staying again in the future ##### Richard S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler D. Aug 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family beach vacation Could not have picked a better property to take our kids to their first beach vacation! The house and location were just perfect. Beach in the morning as soon as the kids woke up. Pool in the afternoon after nap time. We rented a golf cart and could get to everything in town in less than 5 minutes. We might return every summer and stay at the Surf Betty! ##### Tyler D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason L., Houston United States Aug 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Second Time Staying We had another great time at Surf Betty. Location is great - close to town, but also very peaceful. Dipping pool came in very handy with the heat and humidity after a day at the beach. ##### Jason L. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna S. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property 4 adults for 4 days, property as described. Wonderfully appointed....plenty of towels, kitchen supplies, comfortable environment, not lacking anything we needed. Dipping Pool is small but a welcome addition. Slight glitch with internet delayed getting code, but owner was very responsive and worked through it quickly. ##### Donna S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kyle f. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice home on quieter street Modern home with high end appliances and finishes. Pool was a plus. Home has many extras to make your stay comfortable. Owner takes pride in her rental and it’s condition. ##### kyle f. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenny R. Jul 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Getaway Surf Betty is a fantastic house with very unique features. It’s a highly functional layout with everything you could possibly need on vacation. Will definitely consider staying here again! ##### Kenny R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd A. Jul 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay in Port A Absolutely loved Surf Betty. Perfect place to stay in Port A. We will be back. ##### Todd A. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie A. Jun 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! This was our second stay here and we love it! The house has all that you need and makes for a great family visit to Port A. ##### Natalie A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April M. Jun 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SurfBetty is WONDERFUL We have come for the last 6 years and always stay at Surf Betty. It is a perfect place to stay near the beach but also a lovely escape. We always plan a weekend here and love it. Wonderful home and wonderful hosts. 😘 ##### April M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph P. May 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you could want + more Many times when looking to book a stay somewhere, things may not always be exactly what you expect. This property does not disappoint in the slightest bit. 10/10 recommend to anyone looking to stay. Even the communication with the host goes above and beyond. There is a reason that they have a perfect rating. ##### Joseph P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy H. Mar 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spring Break stay Clean, comfortable house with easy access to the beach and local restaurants-we enjoyed our stay! ##### Amy H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa A. Sep 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fans of Surf Betty The entire property was absolutely beautiful! No detail was spared on this home. Although the rain limited our beach time this weekend, we were able to enjoy the fantastic plunge pool and outdoor patio on our first night. Our group enjoyed lots of cooking together, as some lounged on the oversized sofa and watched movies in between naps. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. We were conveniently located to everything. Communication with the host was great. Everyone in our party of 8 would love to visit SurfBetty again. ##### Lisa A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. Aug 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place! Beautiful house at a great location. Very well designed with with great spaces inside and out. Friendly hosts, too. Highly recommended! ##### John B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### shelbie s. Aug 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a friend getaway Great for a friend group getaway ##### shelbie s. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette T. Aug 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Surf Betty IS cool! The owners thought of everything to make guests comfortable! Luxury finish out throughout and thoughtful use of space. Plunge pool and outdoor dining just added to my family’s fun! Highly recommend! ##### Annette T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne L., Austin, texas Aug 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool spot close to beach with pool/spa A perfect family spot ##### Suzanne L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason L., Houston United States Jul 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property! We had a great time at Surf Betty. Having a pool to look forward to after a day at the beach is a good thing! You placed the patio just right to have shade at the hotest part of the day! Our last dinner was at the table on the patio as we enjoyed the sea breeze with our dinner. ##### Jason L. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deepika S. Jul 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach vacation Communication was top notch from booking to check-out. We had a small family reunion here and all ages enjoyed the property. The location/access to the beach is unbeatable. The pool was a pleasant surprise, refreshing in the evenings. ##### Deepika S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci C. Jul 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing vaca Surf Betty was a great beach house with a great location! It had all the amenities we needed. There were two couples and my 13 year old son. Thanks for going above and beyond to let us get in a bit early to get my son’s medication in the refrigerator. We would love to come back and stay! ##### Traci C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aimee V. Jul 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing week! A great place for the family to relax. Just every space used purposefully and thoughtfully. ##### Aimee V. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cody M. Jul 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Plunge Pool 🙌🏻 Our family chose the Surf Betty to stay for our vacation and it was incredible. The layout of the property was perfect for our party size (5 adults and a 3-year old), and the plunge pool is THE BOMB. After a day at the beach being able to return to the house, rinse off, and cool down in the pool (much larger than it appears) was the best experience. Our son also enjoyed the stairs, the Apple TV, and the pool. This was a wonderful family vacation for us, my parents, and sister and we’d absolutely stay again. Thanks to Donna and Mattie for being so responsive and gracious with everything. 😎😀 ##### Cody M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022