[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 the Beach Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68090000/68080600/68080551/a032ec92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68090000/68080600/68080551/f96339b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68090000/68080600/68080551/2878dce0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68090000/68080600/68080551/48c901f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68090000/68080600/68080551/d3c393df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in Port A, IR101: There's a Woman to Blame offers beachfront bliss with two shared pools and charcoal grills for outdoor gatherings. Sip your morning coffee on the shaded back porch while watching shorebirds soar over the dunes. With golf cart access and parking passes for 3 vehicles, you can easily explore nearby restaurants or grab gelato within minutes. 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81186 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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 the Beach IR101: There's a Woman to Blame, 3BR, 2BA, 8 Guests, 2 Shared Pools, Shared Charcoal Grills, 2 Boardwalks, No Pets Allowed, Golf Cart Accessible, Parking Passes for 3 Vehicles Only Peak at the waves through the dunes, then walk off your back porch to let the sand tickle your toes. The boardwalk over the dunes is all that's between you and the beach. Sip your coffee on the back porch at this corner unit in privacy while watching the shorebirds soar over the dunes with beach kites in the background. You can go for gelato or ice cream, do a little shopping or be at one of Port A's Beach Street restaurants in less than 10 minutes on a golf cart and have a cook prepare your catch of the day for dinner. There are two community pools, multiple grills, sand volleyball, basketball and an on-site laundry facility at your disposal. With a kitchen equipped by an owner who loves to cook, you'll find everything you need, even a Keurig and crockpot, if you want to stay in. Designed with kids in mind, the “crew's quarters" (BR1) consists of a Twin over Full bunk bed with an extra Twin. The “first mate's” quarters (BR2) contains a Queen, and the “Captain's” suite (BR3) is fitted with a Queen bed and an extra Twin. Both bathrooms have a tub/shower. There is a washer/dryer tucked neatly in the hall for your use during your stay. End the day on the shaded porch as the kids play on the mowed grass, or head back over the boardwalk for an evening stroll or a fire on the beach. BR1-Twin over Full Bunk Bed, 1 Single Twin BR2- Queen BR3- 1 Queen, 1 Twin Please bring K-cups. Island Retreat Amenity Access and Important Information: 2 - Large Swimming Pools – Hours: 9am – 10pm 2 - Boardwalks to the Beach w/ rinsing station Basketball Court Tennis and Pickle ball 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 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 1pm STR # 248269 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - 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 ### 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 - 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: 1,186 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57920000/57914400/57914347/5b5b571a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach Port Aransas - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=57914347&PinnedHotelID=57914347&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68410000/68407000/68406998/b1499084.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Sandfest , Shared Pool, Board Walk to Beach , Gulf Views Port Aransas - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=68406998&PinnedHotelID=68406998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83040000/83035500/83035419/8b30c8fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pool, Boardwalk to the Beach Port Aransas - 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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 473026 ## 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%7C27.81234%2C-97.07101&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1sRsLIhBTnWYtblagm8MCzwq0og=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Holiday Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - IB Magee Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km - Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive - ‪Kody's - ‬11 min walk - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive - ‪Black Marlin - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach located? > Situated on the beach, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 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 ## Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk 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 ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy J. Jun 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Port A Condo Excellent access to beach and all amenities ##### Sandy J. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sterling R. Jun 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Great Place, close to the beach. Very clean, loved it. Will return ##### Sterling R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria S. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Convenient access to the beach. Clean. Helpful staff members. ##### Victoria S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca R., DeSoto, Texas Oct 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Unit and Great Location We enjoyed our stay in IR101. The beach boardwalk was a huge plus - we were there with extended family (Ages 8-65) and being able to easily go back and forth from the beach to the unit was wonderful. The unit was very clean and suprisingly spacious. We'd definitely stay there again. ##### Rebecca R. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison H. Mar 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal Getaway Beachfront Great communication getting booked and checked in. Super clean and we'll equipped for an effortless vacation. Short walk to the beach from the porch and nice back porch to hang out on. Attractive community and pools, volleyball court and tennis court too. Will definitely be looking to visit this property again with my family. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. ☺️ ##### Alison H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gena A. Jun 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! We loved staying here. The property was updated and the location was great. The only thing I wished they had was curtains or better blinds on the windows. It got so light so early it was hard to sleep in. Overall, we would stay here again! ##### Gena A. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abigail S. May 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family vacay Perfect family vacation. Short walk over the boardwalk to the beach, we pretty much had the beach to ourselves. Great pool. Condo was super comfortable and well stocked. Definitely would recommend and will be coming back if possible! ##### Abigail S. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### NESTOR G., Longview, TX Jul 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation This location was an ideal fit for our family! Beds were comfortable and living area was spacious enough for our group. Thank you for letting us stay here? ##### NESTOR G. 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