Title: Secluded coastal retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=78100721&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Secluded coastal retreat Family-friendly vacation home in Aransas Pass with a water park ## Photo gallery for Secluded coastal retreat ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, printers - Secluded coastal retreat (Aransas Pass)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78110000/78100800/78100721/200a2bf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Secluded coastal retreat (Aransas Pass)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78110000/78100800/78100721/85d3b56f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Secluded coastal retreat (Aransas Pass)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78110000/78100800/78100721/b12ce587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, printers - Secluded coastal retreat (Aransas Pass)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78110000/78100800/78100721/f05d57e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, printers - Secluded coastal retreat (Aransas Pass)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78110000/78100800/78100721/24943d98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Under mature live oak trees, The Downing Ranch offers a serene escape with its spacious living area featuring a wood-burning fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Enjoy the beautiful view of the backyard from the large screened-in patio or explore nearby attractions like Aransas Pass community Park, Rockport beach, and Port Aransas. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 131600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Secluded coastal retreat The Downing Ranch is nestled under mature live oak trees on 2 fenced in acres. This four bedroom two bathroom ranch house has an oversize master bedroom and large guest bedrooms. Premium furnishings and high end linens. The main living area has a vaulted ceiling and a wood-burning fireplace. The dinette area will seat six comfortably. The kitchen counter extends out to accommodate four bar stools. The kitchen offers stainless appliances with plate ware to accommodate 13 guests. We offer a workstation with a printer in one guest bedroom with high-speed Wi-Fi included. The home boasts a large screened in back patio with a beautiful view of the backyard. The home is located minutes away from Aransas Pass community Park, 20 minutes to Rock port beach, 15 minutes to Port Aransas, less than 10 minutes from Conn Brown boat ramp and 30 minutes to Corpus Christi. There are countless other attractions this area has to offer. Perfect location for fishing, beach activities, shopping and dining. The Downing Ranch grounds are protected by a 24 hour surveillance system that monitors the driveway and 360 degrees around the residence. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93400000/93391600/93391589/3151d250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shared Pool, Golf Cart Access, Downtown, Close to Beach Old Town Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=93391589&PinnedHotelID=93391589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22150000/22144200/22144144/3fde3bca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantastic home with a community pool, right in the heart of Port Aransas! 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You are responsible for picking up your dogs waste. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 3 total pets Note from host: Pets must be kenneled when left alone. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings All events are subject to additional charges ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30 Note from host: All events are subject to additional charges Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ## About the area Located in Aransas Pass, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Rialto Theater and Port Aransas Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Aransas Pass Aquatic Center and Roberts Point Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Aransas Pass travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Aransas-Pass.dx6440) [View more Vacation homes in Corpus Christi](https://www.expedia.ca/Corpus-Christi-Private-Vacation-Homes.d915-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C27.89576%2C-97.17071&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MsH3FIf2ZFADZfjow9leNy0dRL0=) Aransas Pass, TX ### What's nearby - ![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 20 min drive \- 20.0 km - ![The underwater room gives you a great view of the dolphin show at the Texas State Aquarium. And it's air-conditioned, unlike the poolside view. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058993/7341719b-f12f-4433-bde0-d7024df2777b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Texas State Aquarium 22 min drive \- 37.8 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 42 min drive \- 55.5 km - Aransas Pass Aquatic Center 2 min drive \- 1.9 km - North Beach 20 min drive \- 35.9 km ### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) 25 min drive ### Restaurants - SONIC Drive In 5 min drive - San Juan Bar & Grill 3 min drive - M&J's Hometown Cafe 5 min drive - VFW Post #6386 4 min drive - Butter Churn 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded coastal retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Secluded coastal retreat? ### What time is check-out at Secluded coastal retreat? ### Where is Secluded coastal retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secluded coastal retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Had a family Christmas party here and it was perfect! Clean, plenty of beds, lots of well-kept outdoor space, fun games for the kids and much more. Highly recommend. ##### Mary M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rexy r. Mar 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay Really enjoyed the stay, especially kids had more fun. House was very neat and clean. Have a big backyard for kids to play around. ##### rexy r. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori T. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Very cozy big yard for kids to run around. ##### Lori T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kshitij T. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place The property has a lot of facilities such as indoor games for kids and adults. Air hockey, foos ball and skee ball located in garage are very nice options for everyone. Private kitchen has a lot of amenities needed for cooking. We were 12 people who stayed for 2 days and enjoyed a lot. Corpus Christi is around 30 minutes drive to explore other things. ##### Kshitij T. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway! We unfortunately spent most of our time in doors due to the rain, but we were able to stay inside a beautiful home! There are hundreds of mosquitoes, but we understood it was more so from the rain, but be sure to bring your bug spray! The yard was beyond imagination. The dogs had so much free room to run around! Everyone slept comfortably! The house is tucked away a beautiful neighborhood but itā€™s easy to get to and from the main roads. The distance itself to the ferry yard was no more than 10 minutes. This has been by far our favorite booking. Thank you! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christi G. Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful place. Lots of room. Could have used a tea pitcher and some crab crackers ##### Christi G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clyde C. Nov 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Duck hunting 2022 Would love to stay here again!!!! ##### Clyde C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Desiree S. May 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful House Really nice and clean house. Very peaceful and great for my dogs. ##### Desiree S. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denver S., Weatherford Jul 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation The property was clean and welcoming, the backyard was completely fenced, my dog loved the space! Mosquitos were a nuisance, we hung some spartan repellents and they seemed to help. We would definitely stay again! ##### Denver S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tabitha O., Pasco Jul 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### All the beds We needed a place with enough beds for all the kids, and a hotel makes us reserve multiple rooms. The beds were super comfortable, the linens soft and towels plush. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, cookware and eatery. We played some games and noticed the tv was set up for us to use our streaming services. Mosquitos were rampant so we werenā€™t able to use the yard, which was disappointing because we love a good game of cornhole which was available to play. The drive to Port Aransas was a quick ferry ride over the channel, making this a perfect base to stay in. ##### Tabitha O. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regan F. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Regan F. 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