Do I hear Jimmy Buffet singing? I'm sure I heard "Margaritaville" wafting out of the windows of…read moreour rental before we even unlocked the front door. Aaahhhh, the Beach. Longing for surf and sand, we scheduled a long weekend in Port Aransas and found a fantastic house within 5 minutes of the beach. "Villa 4 Rita" is dog friendly and can sleep a total of eight. The setup includes two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with twin beds. An open loft sleeps 4 but it has a low ceiling and the stairs are treacherous. Melissa made our trip fantastic. We got her take on restaurants and took her up on a few of her suggestions. Check in and check out were as easy as the beach breeze.

If you have ever done a search for a house in Port Aransas, then you've stumbled on the only search…read morefriendly website - www.stayinporta.com Julian & Melissa Sergeant are the owners/operators of this somewhat small business. Not only is there website the most friendly, so are their prices. They never charge hidden fees and they carry mostly mid-range properties. They provide two tabs for dishwasher, a small dish soap, at least two toilet paper rolls, a trash bag, and all of the linens (towels, too). You bring additional of the other if needed - but this is a small price to pay for NO FEES. Getting your key is as easy as stopping by their office (located near the ferry landing). If you arrive after 4pm, there's a drop box and you can pay on your way out. You must put down 1 night deposit (you can use credit card online) and pay full amount when you arrive, but they only accept checks, money orders and cashiers checks up to 2 weeks prior to your stay. Upon arrival you can pay with credit card (although it's very courteous to pay with debit) or cashier's check. We once had several houses booked for a large party so I made sure to bring a cashier's check to avoid the fees. There are very few properties I've not completely loved in the last 5 years of booking with them. If you want an honest opinion about a property - hit me up and I will let you know. TIP: Hang on to your keys - only fees are for lost keys!

I will never book through this company again. Very rude and would not reimburse me for a trip that…read moregot cut short because of a mandatory evacuation by the city. The house was also not as described and had a smell, but they did not care.

BUYER BEWARE! Beautiful place. Love staying with family. BUT... If you have circumstances outside…read moreof your control that make it so you are not able to come, they will not work with you at all. They will not refund you (which I totally understand). And they will not even apply the funds to another date when you can come. Our family's entire vacation fund for the year is gone because of something entirely out of our control. Really tough pill to swallow.

I've stayed at BeeGee's properties for the last 4 years 5 times. We are already booking our next…read morestay. I highly recommend staying at their properties! They are so easy to work with, contactless entry, and great amenities.

This is my update for BeeGees costal quarters:…read more Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Bureau Visitors Center 403 W. Cotter Port Aransas, Texas 78373 800-45-COAST (361) 749-5919 Attention Chamber of Comerce & BBB members: To whom it may concern; I would like to report a dishonest rental company/BeeGees Coastal Quarters. This is my complaint: The other reviews on Yelp are correct about this property manager BeeGee not being honest & giving deposits back. My hubby & I stayed with BeeGee over a week Thanksgiving holiday 2014 & we had a lovely time. We ALWAYS bring our OWN linens & towels we NEVER use ANYONE else's. Hotel, condo or otherwise. She told us bc we were so neat she would give us a great deal on our XMAS vacation rental with her & she would wave the cleaning fee bc we use our own linens & are neat freaks. She said she would just transfer the deposit over to the new XMAS reservations. We made the XMAS reservations, she held the deposit over & we went for XMAS 2014/New Years 2015. We left the house spotless. We NEVER received any deposits back of any kind. I phoned her a few weeks back to ask her about it & inquire about reservations for another holiday & I was informed our deposit would be double & still no refund on either of the rentals from Last year. We have now found a new rental company (Palm Bay rentals/pipalmbay.com) that is much better & a whole lot more honest. If you have any questions or require any additional information you may contact me at xxxxxxxx@live.com Best regards, Cheri Y. Jetsetter24seven.yelp.com

Let me start by saying that I have stayed in almost every hotel on this island, from cheap to…read moreexpensive af. The price of this place had me expecting something that was old and dingy but hopefully clean and sanitary. We were only staying one night so I figured I could tough it out if need be (y'all I am bougie ok, I fully accept that lol). Bc we were only staying one night, we arrived much earlier than typical check in hour but drove by justtttt to see if the room was ready. It was not. The front desk staff said she'd call us as soon as it was ready, but I've have heard that song and dance before and was not even expecting a call. Howeverrrrr, she did call! And only about 10 min after we left, saying the cleaning crew had just called to say they were done. That was the first surprise, a good one. When we got to the room I was literally stunned. It was so cute! Brand new everything! It looked like the entire place had been freshly remodeled; not just touch up paint here and a new lame picture the beach there, but actually top to bottom remodel by someone who knew what they were doing! So cute. And great value for the money. A couple small caveats, idk if it advertises as 'sleeps 4' but it really doesn't. There is a loft like area up some steep stairs but it does not have a full height ceiling and would only be fit for children under probably 6-7. Also, the ac doesn't get very cold (We got the detached bungalow btw). The rest of the property is super cute as well. There is a salt water pool (which was closed for some reason, sad face) and a snow cone hut which is super nice for kids. However, there is a second property just down the road whose pool was open so we checked it out. Pool, great but super busy; hot tub, great; bath house, amazing. Again, I'm thinking gross little outdoor shared bathroom at an RV park, wrong! It was a beautifully remodeled bathroom with extra large walk in shower, tile throughout and they were clean! Three total. Overall, I will be staying here again. Hopefully the pool will be open in my location the next time! But this is def now my go to Port A hotel! Such great value!

It's a long read I know…read more The good - location, pool, on site golf cart rental The bad- too pricey for the lack of parking, cramped RV spaces, questionable power pedestals (our breakers kept tripping) At approximately 10:30 p.m., I was abruptly awakened by an older gentleman repeatedly banging on the door of our camper. When I answered, he immediately began yelling that my truck was parked too far over the parking line and needed to be moved. At no point did he introduce himself or identify himself as an employee or representative of Tropical RV Resort, so I initially believed he was super hostile guest. I tried to explain to him that the designated overflow parking area was completely full and asked where I was expected to park. His response was that I should park off the property on the grass behind the park. I informed him that those areas were also completely full. When I again asked where he expected me to park, he stated that he didn't care, that he would begin fining me $100, and then call the fire marshal so I could be fined an additional $500. I do not tolerate being treated with threats and intimidation. He continued yelling throughout the conversation and would not allow for a productive discussion. To end the confrontation, I simply responded, "Okay," several times and closed the camper door. My husband then stepped outside to understand what was happening after hearing someone yelling at me. Rather than attempting to de-escalate the situation, the gentleman immediately began yelling at him as well. A brief verbal exchange followed, as my husband was understandably unwilling to be spoken to in such a disrespectful manner by someone who had never identified himself or attempted to communicate professionally. At this point, I felt extremely uncomfortable around this person. His behavior was unacceptable for someone who works with the Public and no guest should ever be treated that way for such a minor parking in fraction. There were cars on your property marked with tow warnings because they have been parked there without parking permits. At least one car was there for 48 hours perhaps had those cars been cleared there would've been ample parking. Additionally, there were open spaces in the trailer storage area, but I was informed I could not park there either. I also want to express a genuine concern regarding the older gentleman who confronted us. I cannot speak to his personal circumstances, but based on his behavior that evening, he appeared to be extremely agitated and confrontational. His level of anger, the way he pounded on our camper door late at night, and the manner in which he repeatedly yelled and threatened us made me feel genuinely unsafe. Whether this was an isolated incident or a pattern of behavior, I believe it warrants attention. No guest should feel intimidated or fear for their safety while staying at an RV resort. I sincerely hope management addresses this situation, both for the well-being of the individual involved and for the safety and comfort of future guests. In the end, all this started around 10:30 PM and by 11:15pm we were packed up and ready to go. I would rather forfeit a night or two, than stay in the environment that I was in. I should also note that the angry gentleman sat in the dark on his golf cart, hiding behind a fence, watching us pack up the entire time... it was awkward. This whole mess could've been avoided. Had this gentleman knocked on our door, introduced himself and explained the situation (without yelling and threatening us with fines and the Fire Marshal). This could've been such an easy problem to solve. I feel that in this circumstance, an exception could've been made to allow me to park in the trailer storage area or over by the hotel rooms where there was additional space. I would've been happy to pay the $10 storage fee just to have a place to park on property and not risk being towed by parking somewhere I didn't belong.

We had an amazing Memorial Day weekend with Life in Paradise! From booking to check out, the entire…read moreteam was friendly, responsive, and genuinely focused on making sure we had a great experience. The property was exactly as described, clean, well maintained, and ready for our arrival. Any questions we had were answered quickly, and the level of customer service really stood out. It's clear that the team takes pride in both their properties and their guests' experience. We made wonderful memories with family and friends and couldn't have asked for a better vacation. Thank you to the entire Life in Paradise team for your outstanding hospitality. We look forward to booking with you again!

We rented unit 102 and it was disappointing to say the least. Old out dated and smelled musty like…read moremold. The dish washer smelled rotten, the ceiling fans were covered in dust and the furniture looked dirty and from the 70's. The internet would not work. The lights didn't work. We rented this with our friends because we stayed in one similar earlier this summer with our family and it was nice. Such a disappointment...the beach was nice tho! It could be nice with a little cleaning and updated furniture wouldn't cost that much.

This was our first stay at Mustang Towers and we had a beautiful condo with a beautiful view!…read moreOverall, I give it a 4.5. We definitely plan on returning and booking the same unit on a future trip to Port A! It was just my wife and I, but the condo was three bedroom and sleeps eight. Given that the units are individually owned and decorated, I suspect there are greatly different experiences, so check out the pictures. I think the building is from the 80s and it shows its age a bit, but we spent our time either inside our condo or on the beach, so it wasn't a detractor. That being said, the fact that one of the two elevators was out of service, and the operating elevator had a sign in it saying that it sometimes gets stuck was disconcerting, to say the least! Thankfully, we didn't get stuck! The boardwalk to the beach is nice and it's not too far a walk. The beach is the beach, so awesome! Although we didn't use the pool, it looked very nice. I called the office a couple of times before and during our trip, and the person I talked to was always friendly and professional. We had a reservation for the same condo in August, but had to cancel at the last minute because my wife got Covid! Fortunately, I purchased the trip cancellation insurance. We filed a claim and got our money back, but dealing with the insurance company was not easy and it took almost a month to get our refund.

Plenty of space for large families. The entire unit was very clean and mostly a very friendly staff…read moremember (Diane).

We Utilized YKnot Getaway to mange our vacation rental. If you are interested in using their…read moreservices, ask these questions, What fees are deducted from the owners payout and why is my nightly rate locked for me even when the property is being made available for rental on Air BnB and VRBO for much higher rates? If I pay you to hire the home photographer, do I own the photos and can I use them in the future? Can I have a receipt from 3rd party vendors you are paying on my behalf? Are my profits reduced by any additional costs or fees that you incur in the operation of your business? Can you modify the nightly rate between weekends and weekdays to encourage weekday rentals at a reduced rate? Can you guarantee that our property will be available every unoccupied day of the rental period and not be listed as unavailable due to staff shortages or unavailability of cleaning crews? Are your house cleaning crews licensed and bonded and has anyone ever reported an issue with the conduct of your house cleaning crew while at their house. Do you record telephone conversations and meetings? Do your homework and understand that, in my opinion, the owner of Yknot Realty, operates her business with the intent to profit from the use of the owner's property without regard for achieving maximum income for the owners. Additionally, in my opinion, attempted to use her large physical stature and a raised voice to intimidate me when questioned.

If I could give this place a zero star I would. We rented a property and the deposit was held. When…read moreI contacted them to inquire about the deposit I was told by who I am assuming was the manager (Malynda) that they typically do not encounter this with the property because of the caliber of clientele they typically rent too. I agreed with some of the charges but not all. It took over 30 days to get an itemized statement (which is required by the property code). They changed the rules on the posting for the property after I kept asking for the itemized statement. If you have another option rent through someone else. They have a tendency to rate properties to a specific clientele.

We listed our Port A condo with Amanda because she had sold other condos in our complex. The only…read morething Amanda did was hire a photographer and put a lock box on the door. She only called when the first deal fell thru and she said was re-listing. Other than that, never heard anything from her. I had to work with the Title Company to get things done. We closed a week ago, and I have yet to get a thank-you, nice knowing you, or have a nice life message from her. I am an experienced real estate agent in Texas (inactive), and I know the process...thank goodness! First time home buyers/sellers...beware!

I have never worked with a more professional or harder working agent. Amanda listens to what your…read moreneeds are and makes it happen! Don't make the mistake of going to anyone else.