[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rip Tide! DB4--2 Bedroom/1 Bath Standard Cottage, Walk to the Beach, Dogs OK! Cottage with kitchen, near Port Aransas Beach ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101550000/101549100/101549077/017067ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101550000/101549100/101549077/fc8d5ebe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101550000/101549100/101549077/efa8e049.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101550000/101549100/101549077/9593a526.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101550000/101549100/101549077/b1a154e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Double Barr Cottages, a Port A favorite for generations, offers the perfect blend of beachside charm and convenience. Just a couple of blocks from the beach, enjoy free parking, outdoor dining areas with gas BBQ grills and on-site laundry. Unit 4 (Rip Tide) is equipped with smart televisions and wireless internet for your comfort. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Rip Tide! DB4--2 Bedroom/1 Bath Standard Cottage, Walk to the Beach, Dogs OK! Welcome to the iconic Double Barr Cottages! Double Barr has been a favorite of Port A visitors for generations and is perfect for a quick beach getaway, a fishing trip, or family fun. Located just a couple of blocks from the beach in the "golf cart zone", you can walk, bike, or take a cart to the beach, fishing, or the many shops, restaurants, and other attractions downtown. The property has free parking, outdoor dining areas, and gas BBQ grills. An on-site laundry is available. Unit 4 (Rip Tide) is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin with a dining table, a kitchen , and a full bath with walk-in shower. This beachy cabin has a kitchen equipped with everything you need, including pots, pans, dishes and utensils. The kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer, gas stove, microwave, toaster, a coffee station, and all of the kitchen basics. While we supply pots, pans, dishes and utensils, we do not supply any reusable basics such a oil, spices, or condiments for safety concerns. Towels for use in the house only, linens, and basic soaps are also provided. The first bedroom has a queen bed and set of bunk beds. The other bedroom has a queen bed. A smart television and wireless internet are included. There is parking for two vehicles next to the cottage. There is overflow parking available for oversize vehicles, boat trailers, or extra vehicles. Please inquire about availability of additional parking. The cottage has window air-conditioning units and gas heat. Guests can use the outdoor picnic areas and gas BBQ grills. The guest laundry with 2 sets of washer/dryers is available for an additional fee. Double Barr Cottages is dog-friendly subject to weight and breed limitations. We welcome well-behaved, adult dogs and ask that you clean up after them outside and kennel them if left alone in the cabin for an extended period. There is a pet cleaning fee of $50 per pet per stay. If you plan on bringing a dog, please let us know the weight and breed so we can pre-approve their stay with you. Want to stay longer? Ask about our weekly and monthly discounts from October through February! Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you soon! Port Aransas Short-Term Rental Permit 012068 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103580000/103574600/103574567/86ccd4e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castaway! 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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=27.826204,-97.0623&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BtzhDjnloQ%3FQ%3FO%40S%3FO%40Q%40Q%3FQ%40QBO%40Q%40QBQBO%40QDOBQBQBODOBQDODQDMDQDOFODMFQFMDOFOFMHOFMFMHOHMFMHMHKHMJMHKHMJKHKJKJMJKJIJKJIJKJILIJILIJILILGLILELILGLGLGLELELENELGNELCNCLENCNCLCNCNALCNANANCN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNBNDLBLBNDLFNDLDLDNDLFLFLFLHLDJHLFLHLHJHJHLHJHJJJHLJHHJJJLJJJJHJHLJJHLHLHJHLHLFLHNFLHLFNFLFNFNFLDPFLDNDNDPDLDPDNDPBNDNBPBPBNBP%40NBP%40PBP%40N%40P%40P%3FP%40P%40N%3FR%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPANAP%3FRANAPANCRANCPAPCNCNCPCPENCPENENEPELEPENENGNENGNGLGNGLGNINGLILGLILILILILIJKJILIJKLKJKJKJIHMJKJKHKHMJKFKJMFMHMFKHMFMFMFMFMFODMFMDODMDODMBMBODOBMBODO%40MBO%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMAOCOAMEOCOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMEMGMEMGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIKGMKKGMKKIKIKKKKKIKKKKKKIMKKIMIKKKIMIMIMGMIMIMGMGOIOGMGOEMGOGOEOGOEOEQEMEQEOCOEQCOCQCQEOAOCQCQAOASCOAQ%3FOASAQ%3FOAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-X76SXkwLMuLm37_sEZlkIQMEgI=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Port Aransas Birding Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Horace Caldwell Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - IB Magee Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km - Port Aransas Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Mustang Island Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬14 min walk - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk - ‪Coffee Waves - ‬8 min walk - ‪Bier Haus - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rip Tide! DB4--2 Bedroom/1 Bath Standard Cottage, Walk to the Beach, Dogs OK! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Rip Tide! DB4--2 Bedroom/1 Bath Standard Cottage, Walk to the Beach, Dogs OK!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rip Tide! DB4--2 Bedroom/1 Bath Standard Cottage, Walk to the Beach, Dogs OK!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Rip Tide! DB4--2 Bedroom/1 Bath Standard Cottage, Walk to the Beach, Dogs OK! located? > Located in Old Town Port Aransas, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holiday Beach and Port Aransas Beach. Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rip Tide! DB4--2 Bedroom/1 Bath Standard Cottage, Walk to the Beach, Dogs OK! 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy G. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Just as described! Easy to work with! Perfect for a quick little beach getaway weekend. ##### Christy G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni P. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was clean and well maintained. The location was walking distance to the beach, stores and restaurants. ##### Toni P. 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