The Port Aransas Beach Houses were great…read more As we drove along the neighborhood, some were in much better condition that the others. All of them seem to be 3-story houses. Several were up for sale. There was a community pool with close walking distance. We never used it, but it seemed nice. The best part was the proximity to the beach. In my opinion, it was too far from both Port A and Corpus Christi, but overall I was upset by it. Just had to have designated drivers in place since we were on vacation and had 11 of us altogether. It's almost pitch dark on the road at night and there aren't many passing zones with it being a 2-lane highway. Find your group and have a good time, y'all!

AMAZING beach house. I got to stay here for a bachelorette party weekend and we had an absolute…read moreblast! There was so much space (3 floors), so we never felt too crowded in the house. Thankfully there is an elevator which was super convenient for bringing up luggage and groceries. 10/10 would recommend this place! My friends and I absolutely loved it.

‼BED BUGS READ TILL THE END‼if I could leave, no stars, I would. Two years ago, we stayed here and…read morehad roaches in our room. a bunch of them. I didn't say anything, because I chalked it up to them coming in from the outside and we're by the water. Things happen. Fast forward to right now. Today, July 9, 2026. We walk in, our room looks nice and clean. One of my friends said "oh my gosh, I saw a review from three months ago that said there was bedbugs in one of the rooms here. But I couldn't bear to look at what room it was." I said "oh my gosh, we have to look! what if it's our room?" Well... What do you know? Room 6320. Our room. The same exact room that a review was left three months ago about bedbugs being in there. I called the front desk and they were not only unhelpful, the person I spoke with was flat out rude. They said there was no manager that I can speak with about the kind of treatment that got put into place to ensure there was no bedbugs in our room. we went to search our rooms and quickly found the bed bugs. multiple of them. In plain sight. I will absolutely NEVER stay here again. And the sad part is, I said that last time! I don't even want to know how many oeople stayed here without knowing there were bed bugs, over the past three months. It's criminal that they've allowed people to stay in this condo! Look up the process of getting rid of these bugs, if you don't already know. It is a complete night mare to get rid of them and costs thousands of dollars. If we hadn't caught this instantly, we would be leaving Port Royal with bed bugs. I will never shut up about this. Do NOT stay here. They don't clean properly and they sure as heck don't care if their rooms are infested with bed bugs!! Disgusting!!! While I'm grateful I didn't have to fight for a full refund, the trip we planned for almost a year is ruined and there's nowhere else to stay at this point.

Avoid this place! Check reviews before you book! DWe made the mistake of booking this resort…read morewithout checking the reviews first, and it was a huge regret. The entire property is still under construction. The outdoor hallways leading to the rooms were covered in dead bugs. Inside, the room was filthy: the washing machine was broken, and the windows and balcony were caked in dust and dirt. The balcony chairs were so dirty that it was impossible to even sit on them. We checked out early because it was absolutely disgusting to stay there, especially with small children. It is incredibly unprofessional and rude to accept guests when the property is clearly not ready. Do not go there!

We really enjoyed out stay. It was cozy abd well priced…read more It could have been cleaner. You can tell it was cleaned but not deep cleaned in some time. If you are picky.. it would bother you. The instructions were very clear on how to get keys and drop them off. No hassles here. We even had a change last minutes.. they were helpful and accomidating.

Unfortunately, our experience with Port A Escape was extremely disappointing, and the condition of…read morethe property was far below what we expected from a professionally managed vacation rental. The first thing we noticed was a strong mildew smell throughout the property. Multiple members of our family woke up each morning with sinus irritation and sore throats. Those symptoms improved after we left the condo for the day and returned again after spending the night there. We cannot say whether mold was present without testing, but there were also areas of bubbled paint and visible evidence of previous water damage, which made the persistent mildew odor particularly concerning. The property is advertised as a three-story condo, which is technically accurate, but the first floor is unfinished and largely unusable as living space. Unfortunately, this is also where guests are expected to do laundry. During our stay, there was a dead mouse on the floor in this unfinished area. The air conditioning was another major problem. For multiple days, we could not get the condo to cool below approximately 76°F, despite the September Texas heat. The exterior AC unit is visibly extremely rusted and deteriorated. There were numerous other maintenance and cleanliness issues. The kitchen sink is heavily stained, the floor grout is badly discolored, furniture is sunken/collapsing, and some of the kitchen cabinets cannot open normally because they scrape against the wall. The refrigerator also cannot open fully because of its placement against the wall. The sliding shower doors do not appear to be properly anchored. Several doors are difficult to open and close, and the master bedroom has what appears to be a bifold closet-style door being used as the bedroom door, with a pull only on the inside. The beds were extremely hard, and the master mattress has a pronounced V-shaped depression toward the middle, making it particularly uncomfortable. Outside, the palm trees were so overgrown across the entrance that we had to move/remove palm fronds ourselves just to comfortably access the property. The house numbers are obscured from the street by the vegetation and are themselves coming loose from the wall. The overall cleanliness was also disappointing for a rental that is supposed to be professionally cleaned between guests. We paid a $200+ cleaning fee, yet the property did not appear thoroughly cleaned when we arrived. Guests are additionally instructed at checkout to take out all trash, load and start the dishwasher, and reset the AC. We were also uncomfortable with the check-in process. We were told that check-in instructions would be provided on the day of arrival, but did not realize this meant we would receive essentially no access information until the property was actually ready around 4 p.m. Because we had a roughly 7-hour drive and were arriving on a holiday, we had to leave home without having the information needed to access the rental and simply trust that it would arrive later that day. The 4 p.m. check-in time itself was expected; the lack of clarity about when access instructions would actually be provided was the issue. Any one of these things might have been a relatively minor inconvenience, but taken together, they point to a property that needs substantial cleaning, maintenance, and repair before continuing to be rented in its current condition. The mildew odor and associated physical symptoms, inability to adequately cool the property, dead mouse in the laundry area, deteriorated furnishings, improperly functioning doors/fixtures, and general state of maintenance went well beyond cosmetic complaints. We took photographs documenting many of these conditions during our stay. Based on the condition of the property we received compared with what we reasonably expected from the listing and the cleaning/management fees charged, we would not rent this property again and cannot recommend it in its current condition.

We loved our time at Gulf Shores! The condo was clean and spacious and had everything we needed…read more Loved having the beach so close and the pool was great! Can't wait to go back!

Everything about Gulf Shores is perfect. The beach is a few steps away on one side, the pool on the…read moreother. The place is so well-maintained and clean. Our condo was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.

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!

Third year at Port Royal in Port Aransas!! Nice stay, friendly staff, however the reservation…read moredepartment didn't correspond with the front desk. I had reserved the third floor Ocean view and was put on the 2nd floor in an entire different building.Luckily, front desk personnel quickly corrected the situation and placed us back to a third floor Ocean view.Port Royal is still and will be our to go to condos. Thank you. I just hope after 3 stays they will have to the money to make the property more modern like the Sea Gull & their sister property. Thing I like most of Port Royal are the hot tubs and able to use the washer and dryer in the units.

Port A has been our summer escape for 20 + yrs. Normally do weeks in our RV but decided to come for…read morea short weekend at Port Royal. Heard so many great things about this place. No not correct. This place is scary dirty, inside the condo and out in the hallways. Kitchen appliances are from the 70's. Rusted out windowsills. I know Hurricane Harvey was tough, but many places are well into recovery mode by now. The hot tubs are overwhelmed with unsupervised children.

Cinnamon Shore is a beautiful property with wonderful amenities and a family-friendly atmosphere…read more The beach access, pools, and overall community are what keep us coming back. La La Land was a gorgeous home and we would definitely stay at this unit again. Unfortunately, our most recent stay included several service and maintenance issues that impacted the experience. While the staff was courteous, response times were challenging when problems arose. The most significant issue occurred on our final night when multiple fire alarms sounded in our unit for an extended period of time while we were traveling with an infant and toddler. Because maintenance was not immediately available on-site, it took quite some time to resolve the situation. I truly believe our experience would have been very different had maintenance personnel been available on the property to respond more quickly to urgent issues. For a resort of this size and caliber, having faster on-site maintenance support would greatly improve the guest experience and help prevent minor issues from becoming major disruptions. Cinnamon Shore has so much potential to provide an exceptional vacation experience, and I hope management continues investing in the operational side of the resort to match the beauty of the property itself.

Absolutely horrible experience. I've been coming here since 2009 and have always loved staying…read morehere, but things have completely gone downhill. My family owned a home here for over 10 years, and honestly, after this experience, I'm relieved we no longer do. It's disgusting to see how loyal residents and vacationers are treated now. Cinnamon Shore seems to think they can do whatever they want and treat people like second-class citizens. To make matters worse, the house we stayed in had cockroaches, which was already unacceptable considering the cost of staying here. Larry and Juan from courtesy patrol then approached and harassed my family over an investigation that none of us were involved in. During the interaction, they were taking photos of me and my family, which made us extremely uncomfortable. When I confronted them about it, Larry responded with, "You're not that sweet, sweetheart," before they became even more disrespectful and unprofessional, eventually calling me and my sister "f***ing ret*rds." What makes this even more disturbing is that I have the entire interaction recorded. I have special needs family members, so hearing that kind of language was beyond offensive and unacceptable. No guest, resident, or homeowner should ever be treated this way, especially by staff or security personnel who are supposed to make people feel safe. After being a loyal guest and homeowner family since 2009, I am honestly shocked and disgusted by the level of harassment, disrespect, and overall experience my family had.

The View: Because of its mid-level positioning, you get a "front-row" feel of the beach activity…read moreand the surf line, which can sometimes feel distant on the 10th floor or higher. * Comfort: The balcony is usually outfitted with sturdy, comfortable furniture, making it the primary spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Convenience & Accessibility * Elevator Logistics: Being on the 5th floor is a "sweet spot" during busy holiday weekends. You are less dependent on long elevator wait times compared to the penthouse levels, and in a pinch, the stairs are a manageable option. * Master Suite: The master bedroom is designed as a true retreat, often featuring a king-sized bed and direct views, allowing you to wake up to the sunrise over the water without even leaving the covers.

This is absolutely one of the premier condo buildings on Mustang Island. The units are generally…read morewell equipped and always clean. The Sandpiper is a well managed property with an attentive staff available 24 hours a day. Awesome view of the Glug and located on a very quiet part of the beach.

Beautiful brand new luxury 6 bedroom 6 bathroom vacation home. The boardwalk to the beach (mile…read moremarker 9) literally wraps around the property. Beautiful views of the beach, so even a rainy day feels like a vacation! This home has a large full kitchen with top of the line appliances and everything you need to cook a simple or gourmet meal for your family. Also minutes from local restaurants and stores. Spacious and luxurious, we will be back!

This is our 5th year and have loved every single moment. Becky is awesome and on-site when needed!…read moreGreat atmosphere and close to the beach HIGHLY RECOMMEND

The Dancing Dunes in Port Aransas is a true gem. My family of 4 has been coming here for several…read moreyears and our 3 night stay was memorable. This time around my sister and brother in law and thier kids also came along for the first time. Becky the property manager greeted us as we arrived at our 4pm check-in. She explained everything in detail and walked us through the cabin and made us feel very welcomed. The unique one story cabins are arranged in a horseshoe configuration and are named according to their theme, and in the middle a beautiful courtyard is shared with gueats. We actually stayed in their latest newly remodeled two story cabin called The Marlin. It's located right next to the main property. At night it's very safely lit and your vechicals are parked under the structure. It sleeps 10 with two full baths and all the amenities you need to make your stay enjoyable. It has a second story large balcony and a small third story balcony as well. Access to the beach is at walking distance or a short drive. After hurricane Harvey the cabins sustained damage and there was even a waterline marker when the storm surge came in. After alot of hard work and tireless vollenteers the newly remodeled cabins are better than ever. Becky was even kind enough to show us inside The Rock and Roll cabin and the remarkable improvements they made. The Dancing Dunes is highly recommend which ever cabin you stay in. Check out their Facebook page or website to make reservations in advance because they do fill up quickly. We're definitely coming back next year and can't wait to make memories again.