Title: Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk 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 condo # Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach Beachfront condo in Port Aransas with kitchen ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94680000/94679000/94678937/0687f16c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94680000/94679000/94678937/5e6ebe85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94680000/94679000/94678937/7e898193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94680000/94679000/94678937/cfb20008.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94680000/94679000/94678937/0f75e537.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to paradise at IR143, a cozy 1st-floor condo in the Island Retreat Resort. Enjoy the full-sized kitchen, living area with TV and dining table, and private balcony overlooking this tranquil haven. Unwind by one of two shared pools or try your hand at tennis or pickleball on-site. 7.8 Good ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4446 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry - 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 IR143: 1st Floor Condo / 4 Guests / Shared Pool / Shared Charcoal Grill / No Pets Allowed / Golf Cart Accessible / Parking for 2 Vehicles IR143 is the perfect place for your next Port Aransas vacation getaway! This 1st floor studio is situated in Island Retreat Resort that offers an abundance of amenities. The full-sized kitchen is equipped with all your essential culinary needs, a living area with TV and dining table is the perfect place to enjoy a meal. The full bathroom features a shower & bathtub combo. Best of all, the resort has two shared pools, grilling & picnic areas throughout, tennis, pickleball, basketball courts, and much more. Plus, you'll be within walking distance to the beach. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to stay in paradise! Things to know: Beds - 2 Queen Drip Coffee Maker-please bring coffee and filters. Private Balcony Boardwalk to the Beach Beach Gear Available Parking Passes required 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 # 248311 ## 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 - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### 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 ocean ### Things to do - Tennis - 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 - Unit size: 446 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42260000/42251100/42251009/bec92e35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 124 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=42251009&PinnedHotelID=42251009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22210000/22208600/22208502/52583d08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2nd story condo, beach access, community pool, gulf views, sleeps 4! 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 ### Property is also known as 754988 ## 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%7C27.81124%2C-97.07094&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DdX5cO5FY78clNiqyLbfPi0JXTw=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Holiday Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - IB Magee Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Kody's - ‬14 min walk - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive - ‪Coffee Waves - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Walk to Sandfest, Shared Pools, Boardwalk to the Beach have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### 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 within a 15-minute walk of Holiday Beach and Mustang Island Beach. Horace Caldwell Pier and IB Magee Beach Park 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 7.8 ### 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) ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica B. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### I wanna go back Beautiful family time. Lovely place. The staff was professional and so kind. Cleanliness definitely should improve inside and around the areas. ##### Jessica B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Donna H. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our short stay Came to spend a short time in Port A while our daughter had orientation at TAMCC, the place is a short walk to the beach, and big enough for the 3 of us. Wish the bathroom would have had a fan to help circulate the air, other than than it is a cozy spot. ##### Donna H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie V. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun stay No kitchen towels Everything else was great ##### Jackie V. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathryn R. Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy beach stay! If you want easy to the beach and a pretty view, this is the place! Comfy beds and easy access to town for dinner. Our second time to stay at this resort and we will be back! ##### Kathryn R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylvia M. Jul 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect close getaway Perfect spot with beach, pool and other amenities! ##### Sylvia M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seth R. Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun enjoyable stay! Nice small condo perfect for two-4 people Room is set up like a larger hotel room suite. This specific rooms balcony lead right to the boardwalk to the beach in the back great view short walk. And swimming pool basketball, tennis courts, and pickle ball courts right out the front door. Quite for the most part. Shower head was a little low but had a detachable wand. Overall well worth the cost for us! ##### Seth R. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jenny O. Jul 17, 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Needs work! 1\. Fresh rat droppings in pantry on my food 2. Kitchen needs to actually care & place some value into! Plates extremely dirty! Plates, cups, pots, utensils all look random, chipped & bought from multiple goodwills. Having to spend vacation time cleaning & SCRUBBING plates before using! Cups had lip markings on rim. 3. Porch is filthy & you’ll get feet dirty on what appears never swept & gross rug. 4. Property mgt wants you to wear wrist bands but didn’t leave us any. When called to let them know right away they thought I was trying to scam. Very unprofessional! 5. Mirror is too tiny! 6. Coffee maker is burned & gross 7. No extra blanket & sheets feel like sand paper. 8. Wifi is provided but not the network. Network you have 15 to go through & try or find router. Ridiculous communication. Good items Couches are comfy. Location by boardwalk & pool a bonus Extra beach chairs available to use ##### Jenny O. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer C. Aug 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jennifer C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Danette C. Aug 21, 2024 Disliked: Check-in ##### Danette C. 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