Title: On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88362097&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals Beachfront condo with a marina and an outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals ![Condo (0 Bedroom) | Beach - On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88362100/88362097/9e183705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Condo (0 Bedroom) | Property amenity - On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88362100/88362097/1f19e458.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Condo (0 Bedroom) | Property amenity - On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88362100/88362097/2b3303c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Condo (0 Bedroom) | Property amenity - On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88362100/88362097/08411b07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Condo (0 Bedroom) | Property amenity - On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88370000/88362100/88362097/86f383df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals provides amenities like a marina and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire condo 1 bathroomSleeps 4398 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## 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. ### On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals Beachfront condo with a marina and an outdoor pool This smoke-free condo building features a marina, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. The condo provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a dryer and a dining area. Air-conditioned accommodations at this condo offer irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 4-star condo have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Recreational amenities at the condo include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - A restaurant ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Marina ### Laundry - Dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby ### Safety features - 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The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Nature Preserves, while Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding. [Visit our Port Aransas travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Aransas.dx55180) [View more Condo rentals in Corpus Christi](https://www.expedia.ca/Corpus-Christi-Condos.d915-aaCondos.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%7C27.81510%2C-97.07509&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7Pvf8qvQ5D99hR2UN__6Vhqiu40=) 700 Island Retreat Court, Port Aransas, TX, 78373 ### What's nearby - ![Bollard Buddies at Horace Caldwell Pier, Magee Beach Park, Port Aransas, Texas, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983990316/acb6a70c-e61f-47e3-8c1b-a70f13d3b4ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Holiday Beach 8 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![panoramic aerial landscape view of Port Aransas located on Mustang Island at Gulf of Mexico during a sunny day ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496757/99358552-30a2-40a5-af36-d3526497a9e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mustang Island Beach 2 min drive \- 1.9 km - Port Aransas Birding Center 2 min drive \- 2.7 km - Nature Preserves 2 min drive \- 2.7 km - Palmilla Beach Golf Club 2 min drive \- 3.0 km ### Getting around - Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) 56 min drive ### Restaurants - Whataburger 2 min drive - San Juan Restaurant 3 min drive - The Phoenix 3 min drive - Kody's 4 min walk - Port A Pizzeria 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals have a pool? ### Is On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals? ### What time is check-out at On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals? ### Where is On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## On the Half Shell by Silver Sands Vacation Rentals Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miranda Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very nice & clean Short walk to rhe beach Staff was very helpful ##### Miranda Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Suzanne May 15, 2024 Liked: Communication Disliked: Amenities We liked how close the property is to the beach-walking distance. The communication with the management was good and their response to helping us was excellent. The unfavorable aspects included the condo being older and in need of repairs. There were very dirty areas inside that the housekeeping had to come and clean. They needed to change sheets on the bed which were stained and dirty they also scrubbed the bathtub. The bath / shower is usable but needs replacing. Very beat up and dirty in appearance. We had to re- clean that ourselves. The door frame broke down and we had to call management again. They got someone out to us after an hour. He fixed the frame temporarily and we felt safe with the results. ##### Suzanne Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lana Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Get Away Great stay for a couple days! ##### Lana Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debi Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication I'd rather not...it's hard enough already for us to be able to book when we want ;) we love this place xxxooo ##### Debi Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Rodolfo Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities The AC broke on the second night. No one came to fix it. I had to leave the windows open while my were kids there. The drawers were broken so we couldn’t store our clothes in them. We weren’t able to wash one pot because it was extremely hot in the room. They left no dish soap or detergent to clean. They decided to charge $155 for an unclean towel, and one dish! Beware of these scammers! ##### Rodolfo Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### Deborah Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica Apr 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Awesome experience ##### Veronica Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Melinda May 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort ##### Melinda Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Atrea Inn Amarillo](https://www.expedia.ca/Amarillo-Hotels-Atrea-Inn.h66822333.Hotel-Information) > > [HASIENDA STYLE. 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