Title: Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat! Vacation home in Port Aransas with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat! ![TV - Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat! (Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70940000/70932000/70931942/f677dea2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat! 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(Port Aransas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70940000/70932000/70931942/a605390d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 0 ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121928 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - 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. ### Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat! The Gnarly Marlin EP653, is a beautifully furnished four bedroom, three bath home in Port Aransas, just a quick golf cart ride to the beach. The Gnarly Marlin offers all of the amenities you need to enjoy a luxurious beach vacation. Soak up some sun at the private pool or load up and head to the beach. \*Heated Pool: $175 for the length of your stay. Please request when making reservations. Takes at least 24 hours to heat the pool. Guests have access to 1 garage. This luxury home offers a fully equipped kitchen and spacious living area. The primary bedroom, located on the second floor, offers a plush king bed, flat screen TV with en-suite bathroom. The upstairs guest bedroom has a king bed and flat screen TV. There is a full size pull out in the living room as well. The downstairs apartment has a queen bedroom, and a bunk room with two sets of twin bunk beds, with one twin trundle, and a bathroom. Just outside the apartment is covered outdoor pool side seating with the finest of lounge furniture. Relax on an outdoor balcony with seating areas that overlooks the private pool. This home offers a deluxe gas/charcoal grill. STR#370894 HIGHLIGHTS \- Private heated pool \- 1 mile off the beach \- Outdoor seating and gathering spaces \- Numerous restaurants and area attractions nearby BEDROOM CONFIGURATION \- Primary Bedroom: King bed, TV, and ensuite bath \- Bedroom 2: King bed, TV \- Bedroom 3: Queen size bed, TV \- Bedroom 4: Two sets of twin bunk beds, with a twin trundle \-Additional bedding: Full-size pull out in living room AMENITIES \- Washer and dryer \- BBQ grill available \- Outdoor lounge \- Free Private Wi-Fi ADDITIONAL INFORMATION \- A 2-3 night minimum stay is required. \- The minimum age requirement for reserving and check in is 25\. A signed rental agreement with the host and a copy of the contracting guest's drivers license is required \- This is NOT A PET-FRIENDLY RENTAL. \- We do not accept Klarna or Affirm Payments. \- Cable and Wi-Fi service in Port Aransas can be unreliable due to the unique coastal environment in which we live. We appreciate your understanding that these services are beyond our control. No discounts or refunds will be given for service disruptions. Gnarly Marlin is a premier vacation rental property provided by Port A Escapes, professionally managed to ensure that everything is expertly handled before your arrival, and includes: \- 24/7 guest support \- Professional cleaning to the highest standards \- Pre-arrival inspection performed by one of our team members \- Clean towels & linens \- A well-equipped kitchen \- These starter supplies are provided in the property as a convenience until you can go shopping: hand/bath soap, shampoo & conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and a sponge. LOCATION Port Aransas, Texas, is a charming coastal town that attracts over 6 million visitors annually. Nestled on Mustang Island along the Gulf of Mexico, Port Aransas offers a laid-back, picturesque setting perfect for year-round getaways. With its favorable climate and stunning natural surroundings, Port Aransas is conveniently located just a short drive from major cities, including Corpus Christi, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. Visitors can look forward to a genuinely inviting experience, with a wide range of activities such as beachcombing, fishing, birdwatching. Whether it's enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, shopping for unique souvenirs, or simply soaking in the relaxed coastal vibe, Port Aransas offers endless possibilities for an unforgettable vacation. Port A Escapes has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this website. However, there is no guarantee that the information is completely accurate, and it may contain errors or omissions. Prices, house contents, and features are subject to change without notice. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,928 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117012200/117012171/e155d00e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Heated Pool, Pet Friendly, Fire Pit Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=117012171&PinnedHotelID=117012171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63905500/63905402/f0a7ac78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heated Private Pool, Boardwalk and Golf Cart Included Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 7.8 Good 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=63905402&PinnedHotelID=63905402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102070000/102064400/102064370/9872f452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Heated Pool/Hot Tub, Golf Cart Included, Pet Friendly Port Aransas - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=102064370&PinnedHotelID=102064370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67550000/67540700/67540618/ac72f5b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Heated Pool, Short Walk To Beach, Golf Cart Included Port Aransas - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=67540618&PinnedHotelID=67540618&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90140000/90139700/90139674/f1ac2d92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Darlin Marlin - Winter Warmed Pool by the beach. 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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 Spacious A With A Private Pool 1373-224559 Spacious Port A home with a private pool! Port Aransas Spacious Port A home with a private pool! Private vacation home ## 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%7C27.81288%2C-97.07268&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6BjJVyAamfZwjzalirhbZmGVRSI=) Port Aransas, TX #### What's nearby - Holiday Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Mustang Island Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.9 km - Palmilla Beach Golf Club \- 3 min drive \- 3.0 km - Port Aransas Beach \- 4 min drive \- 3.4 km - North Padre Island Beach \- 22 min drive \- 35.2 km #### Getting around - Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive - ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive - ‪Kody's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Coffee Waves - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat! have a pool? ### Is Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat!? ### What time is check-out at Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat!? ### Where is Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious 4Bed/3Bath Port A home offers private pool with option to heat! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 19 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### John David P. Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, Location, Location My family and I take an annual trip and this property has to be so far the best location we have stayed at. From the decor, to the location, to the comfort of the beds/couches. ##### John David P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy B. Jun 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Family Beach Vacation This was the perfect beach house for our family and grandkids! We had a blast spending time at the beach, which was just a short 5 minute drive and then coming back to enjoy the pool. The house was very clean, plenty of room and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back next year! ##### Christy B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci S. Jun 2, 2024 #### Great Family Vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent a week at the Gnarly Marlin with six adults and four kids (all under the age of 7). Great property with everything we needed. Well appointed kitchen, wonderful swimming pool, and the large tables in the pool area and the dining room were wonderful for our large group. The kiddos enjoyed the TV and the large couch for lounging. Overall a wonderful stay. We will book it again next year. ##### Traci S. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### A guest from Jewett, Texas Sep 17, 2024 #### Weekend stay Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was fun however, we had a huge roach and bug problem. They were everywhere in the house. On the walls, on the floor, and all alive. More amenities could definitely have been provided as the description was very vague and one big towel per guest was not enough. ##### A guest from Jewett, Texas This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Gail H. Jul 7, 2024 #### Gnarly Marine Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved staying in your property. It lacked in some aspects, coffee maker worked off and on until last day then totally quit, we had a small child with us and could not locate a mop or broom to clean up after her. The TVs in the upstairs bedrooms did not have connections to internet so could not be used, the door going to the upstairs deck from living room was very difficult to shut and the light in the pool did not work. ##### Gail H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Javier F. Sep 8, 2023 #### Great Customer Service lacking upkeep Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Helpful customer service during booking and leaving with an extended checkout, but was a bit disappointed on the cleanliness. Kitchen had large cockroaches. On several occasions when walking into the kitchen area there were large roaches crawling around. This made it uncomfortable to leave even packaged food on counters or cabinets. Due to the short stay and lack of time we just decided to avoid the kitchen. Great location, close to everything, and not in a busy traffic area. Unfortunately for us we didn’t get to fully enjoy, but if cleaned better it’s an enjoyable place. Therefore, I would recommend to a friend with hopes for a cleaner environment. ##### Javier F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOE V. Aug 23, 2025 #### Family times Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great place i will book again ##### JOE V. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy O. Jul 7, 2025 #### Nice location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice rental and not far fro.the beach ##### Nancy O. ### 4/10 Poor #### Josheph K. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bed bugs There were bed bugs in the downstairs apartment that ate my parents up sleeping in the bedroom. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/53c177d2-1965-44e2-9638-eba85273382d-1752359023185.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/940d3e6a-5606-4f9a-82ba-88da97558d77-1752359023513.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Josheph K. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica M. May 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Amazing place to stay ##### Jessica M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### peggy S. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family place Good ##### peggy S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A nice escape Everything about this property was as described. Will definitely book again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter D. May 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 50 Anniversary Great time. Memorial Day weekend is super crowded in PortA ##### Peter D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie L. Jul 18, 2023 #### Plenty of Space! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable family experience ##### Julie L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy T. Jul 15, 2023 #### Graet trip, just to short as aways. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a Great time with our family and grand kids. ##### Tracy T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy G. May 25, 2023 #### Gnarly Marlin Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at the Gnarly Marlin. It was very close to the beach. The pool was great. ##### Stacy G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeremy v. May 23, 2023 #### Excellent Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing!!!! Everything was great, clean, plenty of room! BBQ pit needs to be replaced but still managed! Overall, would definitely book again!!! ##### jeremy v. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnathan Y. Jul 8, 2022 #### Great Area Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I had such a great experience here. Loved how clean everything was. We enjoyed the pool, looks smaller online but it was a great size. Will def be coming back! ##### Johnathan Y. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 6, 2022 #### Gnarly Marlin Awesome family vacation home Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Gnarly Marlin by far met my expectations, very clean, spacious for number of family members who attended. Pool was clean which is a must have for me and my family. The only issue i had was i needed to make sure all doors were locked downstairs due to design of home, but i would give this home 5 stars. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon J. Jul 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer vacation Maintenance crew was on the air conditioner job for 7 hours but fixed a problem that had reported by another group. Fire alarms needed new batteries at 4 am reported around 10 and crew was on the spot. Thank you. We had a great time! Will stay again as this was #2 time to stay here. ##### Sharon J. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Nicole M. Jul 12, 2023 #### Great for large groups Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was incredibly clean, well stocked with anything you could need, and it had a great location. I wish the bunk room was upstairs instead of downstairs with direct access to the pool, but other than that, this place was great! We had one maintenance issue but the management company was very responsive and took care of it right away. I would highly recommend this property. ##### Nicole M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vitina E. Jul 1, 2022 #### Perfect Beach Rental, with awesome pool area Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved everything about this place!! Great location, very quiet and peaceful. Right in the middle of everything. Close to the beach, close to the middle of town. The house was beautiful and the pool was a hit with the whole family. I noticed it was larger than a lot of the other homes pools. We have been going to Port A for over 25 yrs and this place was by far our favorite. ##### Vitina E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler F. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property and great location The property felt very large and had a ton of space. Master bedroom/TV/bathroom was huge. Living area and combined kitchen was also very large. The whole property is well decorated and designed. Getting places was simple, the ferry was a cool experience and we got right on and off both times we used it (lucky probably). Concrete pool is a good size with seating along the edges and a ramp into the shallow end with a wall (pool was my favorite part personally). Used the pool more than anything else probably. My only complaint is the check in process. They do have it in their agreement that check in could be at 5pm if guests stayed in the residence the night prior. My complaint? Everything else says that check in is at 4pm and I was never told that they needed extra time for my check in. So, our 10 family was a little concerned to not receive check-instructions until approximately 4:20pm with no prior notification that they needed us to check in late. And, whoever I was messaging (property manager likely) just wanted to argue with me about it and wanted to be right instead of acknowledging or apologizing for their lack of notification that I would have to check in after 4pm due to them not being ready on time. I consider this a small inconvenience though and wouldn't let this turn you away from this amazing property! Definitely worth the money! I believe that the only reason to spend more money somewhere else is if you need more space. Great bang for buck IMO. ##### Tyler F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 4, 2023 #### Second year rental-Gnarly Marlin Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house works well for a large group with the, open kitchen/living room. A very nice home. Port A Escapes was very prompt in coming to empty full trash cans that had not been put out from previous renters. Would recommend this house. Also rented Hydro Therapy across the street. A darling decorated home and very comfortable. Downstairs apartment is great for grandparents to get away. Very nice outdoor space and pool area. Outdoor games advertised were missing as were sheets for air beds that complete the number of people this home can accommodate. We made do and enjoyed both houses very much. Would recommend both houses. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mellissa G. Oct 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was great! Everything was great! We did have a issue getting the pool warmed but they gave our money back for 1 day and got it going the next.. The only thing I personally had a issue with is the golf cart in the garage. Once my kids seen it, they wanted to ride it. If it’s not for rent Why have it to where we have access to it?! But overall everything was good. ##### Mellissa G. 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