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Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool

Vacation home near Port Aransas Beach in Port Aransas

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, buildings, and a water tower.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101020 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Roberts Point Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪102 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Aransas

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Leeward Sands vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Port Aransas Beach. Ellis Memorial Library and Roberts Point Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Roberts Point Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Port Aransas Museum - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bier Haus - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool

Surf Inn - Under New Ownership

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Affectionately nicknamed Surf Inn, this unique home offers laid-back living with a private, heated pool in a great area of Port Aransas. Additional amenities include a grill, horseshoes, darts, and a firepit. This vacation retreat is perfect for a pair of families or a group. You’re just a short drive to the beach and Port Aransas Nature Preserve is practically across the street. All the shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues of Port Aransas are also nearby.

*There is an additional charge for the pool to be heated. We will need 24 hour notice for the water to heat.

After a day of outdoor fun, unwind and chat about your day or watch a movie on the 70-inch flatscreen TV. If you are looking for a bit more excitement, play some friendly matches on the new foosball table in the downstairs laundry room.

The remodeled kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a tile backsplash, and beautiful countertops. Brew your morning pick-me-up in either the coffee pot or the Keurig machine. Grill your catch from the sea on the gas grill for dinner.

This home features three distinct outdoor living spaces. There is a covered balcony by the front door, as well as a covered patio below, where you’ll find a picnic table, a dining table for six, and a 32-inch flatscreen TV tucked inside a protective cabinet. Challenge everyone to a dart tournament or play a game of horseshoes. In the backyard, swim in the pool or lean back with a book in one of the Adirondack chairs. On cool nights, pull all the chairs up to the fire pit and roast marshmallows.

You’ll find a washer/dryer, extra refrigerator, and beach chairs in the lower-level supply area. This is a dog-friendly home - an enclosed, dog run has been added for your convenience. There's also an outdoor shower available.

Nearby Services and Dining Options Cafe within 1 mile. Casual dining within 1 mile. Dine-in restaurant within 1 mile. Gas station within 1 mile. Supermarket within 1 mile.

Places to Visit During Your StayAttractionDistance From HomeLeonabelle Turnbull Birding Center0.3 Miles Red Dragon Pirate Cruises0.9 Miles Port A1 Mile Chute 'Em Up Parasailing/ Port A Parasail1.3 Miles Roberts Point Park13.8 Miles Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Community2.8 Miles Treasure Island1.2 Miles

Things to Know
Free WiFi
TVs are equipped with Amazon Fire Sticks for streaming (with guests' own logins)
Dog-friendly for an additional nightly fee
Gold cart is at the home, but it is not available for guest use

**Due to the location of our rentals, you may encounter situations with wildlife/pests. Please be aware of your surroundings, take caution while driving at night and supervise your children at all times while outdoors. In addition, all properties do utilize pest control maintenance on a regular basis BUT this does not guarantee pests or bugs will not be visible.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.
1 day notification is required in order to heat the pool.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,020 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool to the airport?

This vacation home is 23.9 mi (42-min drive) away from the Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi (4-min drive) from Port Aransas Beach and 2.8 mi (5-min drive) from Mustang Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool to downtown Port Aransas?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Port Aransas.

Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Valaree C.

Beach getaway

Perfect spot for families with kids!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sheila J.

Surfs Inn

House was nice & clean with plenty of room to sleep. A/C worked great. Kids loved the pool & outdoor space. Staff was very helpful & friendly. Having a washer & dryer helped too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved all the memories here

Loved the vibe and hang out spaces.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Everything was great, the rooms were spacious and the pool was the perfect size for the kids! The overall experience was Great! My kids would love to be back at this house again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

It's a great place to stay well recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Sandpiper

We loved our stay! Nothing was wrong and we had everything we needed to make our stay great!
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernadette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Trip

Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the fire pit and pool immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Surf Inn

The over-all stay was pleasant. We did have a small issue at the beginning of our stay, but was addressed quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nelda S.

Satisfied

Had a great time with family. Enjoyed the pool and firepit! Definitly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Great weekend stay!!

We loved our stay at the Surf Inn. The house was clean and had all the amenities we needed. We loved the location in town. Access to rent the golf cart was a pleasant surprise. Mark & Melinda were easy to work with and made the stay so enjoyable. We already booked another weekend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Amazing Stay!

We absolutely loved the house location! With kids the nearby park is an absolute plus! The pool and cart are so convenient to have on-site to use! Access to the beach and all the local restaurants is a short cart ride away. The house came equip with kitchen utensils and was beautiful inside! Our stay was amazing and the kiddos really loved the bunk beds!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rianna R.

Cozy beach house with tons of amenities

This was the PERFECT little beach house: great location (golf cart provided SAVED us), amazing amenities including pool, fire pit, horse shoe area, multiple tvs for entertainment, and extra toiletries for convenience. Everything was so clean and the house was decorated beautifully. 10/10 would recommend!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Fun Beach Getaway

Excellent place! Cute, clean, just what we needed. Loved access to the private pool and golf cart. 5 minute drive to the beach, close to restaurants and shops. My kids loved having their own room and we all loved the games that were available for us to play. Plenty of towels, cool AC and loved having the outdoor shower to rinse off at after a day at the beach. The outdoor area was great as well with darts, TV and a swing. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jarod R.

Fun home!

We used the surfinn for my son’s 15th birthday party! It was so perfect! The back yard, the heated pool, the golf cart! It was all so amazing and easy. Any time I had a question it was answered quickly. Can’t recommend this wonderful place enough!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The outdoor space was awesome. Plenty of room for 6 adults and 4 kids. They even have some games for adults and children. Plenty of room in the kitchen. There are some weak spots in the floor that need to be addressed but we put a towel over these to keep everyone off of it. We had a great time and are excited to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Arin J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in nice area close to all the souvenir shops and a short drive to the beach. The house itself was in rough condition, but we made it work. Some of the issues we had were taken care of fast by the management team. The pool is private, but the shade in the backyard creates a hotbed for mosquitoes. We couldn’t enjoy the pool for more than a few minutes at a time before getting eaten up by mosquitos. I get we’re in Texas, but that yard needs to be treated with repellent before stays. Probably won’t stay here again unless some serious renovation is done. I just don’t think it was worth the price we paid for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Heated pool

Everything was great except that it was advertised as a heated pool. That’s the reason I revered this property. It was like pulling teeth, but they finally turned the on the heat for the pool after much deliberation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Micah C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just okay

Better options for the money. Outside is almost unusable from mosquitos. Places in the floor that felt like you might step through. Direct golf cart rental was nice. Place is okay but needs some love.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Tom S.

Best if backyard is usable

Decent house. Stay became better when self treated the swarms of mosquitos in the backyard. Had to purchase own repellent, candles, etc to even make the backyard usable. Master bathroom is extremely small and has a weird smell to it. Beds are very firm and pillows are thin. Living room and kitchen were great and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Randy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Flooring and code

Code to get in is too long. Floors feel like they are rotted out
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Akshith Reddy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Check-in instructions are not clear

There are no instructions about the checkin passcode on the second floor door
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute home

The house is clean, very nice, and had all of the amenities we needed. It was very convenient to be able to rent a golf cart directly from the owners. The pool in the backyard is adorable, but we didn't opt to be out there much. Mosquitoes are really bad, so it wasn't pleasant to sit outside unless you were covered in bug spray, unfortunately. The town sprays, but there are still a ton of them. There's nothing to be done - I'm sure it's just because you don't get the strong ocean breeze on that side of town. The town pool / dog park / tennis courts / skate park / soccer fields is just down the road; walkable. That would be really nice for families with young kids - when looking for things to do when you're not at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Simple, easy and fantastic!!

We booked this with another couple and had a great time. The house is a bit older but was clean and had everything we needed and more. The pool was fantastic to have after long days on the beach. The fire pit was a plus and the back yard in general was my favorite spot. Lots of palm trees providing privacy and shade. We watched a football game on the outdoor T.V. And planned to use the grill but we had a load of snacks so it never happened. Super Close to everything but in a cute little neighborhood off the regular beaten track so it feels more private and it’s quiet. Would love to stay here again but it is a rare find so book far in advance!!! The staff at Vacasa was also amazing. I realized the golf cart was blocking the outdoor tv when we arrived and let them know we planned to watch a game in a couple days. They had it moved within the hour and were easy to get ahold of and communicate with. Come to find out, we could have moved it ourselves but I didn’t know that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The property was in poor condition. There were multiple places where the exterior layer of the floor was peeled off, the workmanship in the house was terrible. It looked like a very poor DIY job It was a 2-star house at best. The house needs to be completely redone. The AC froze up because the filter was so filthy, The BBQ pit was so dirty we had to spend time burning all of the nasty off before we could use it. The back yard trees need to be trimmed because all of the dead pieces were falling in the pool. My husband is very familiar with pools and we had to adjust the nozzles to get the debris from the trees to flow into the skimmers. He also had to backflush the pool multiple times. The pool was the best part about the house even though it is VERY small. There's no way 10 people could get in the pool and be comfortable. There was a golf cart on the property, but we were told that we could not use it even though there were reviews referencing the use of a golf cart. This was my first time staying in a VRBO and I don't think I'll ever do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matthew b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great except

Overall great property. We’ve stayed at a few different places in port an and this one is the best. Communication to the property manager was a mess. The messages in the app might not have ever went to the property manager, not sure exactly. I messaged days before my stay with no response. The check in day I got an automatic message with invitation to chat. This chat feature was to Vacasa and was very strange. Very uniformed people that didn’t help. Possible just a bot. Then two days into my stay when I repeatedly asked for the pool heater to be turned on finally the bot connected me to the property manager. She came by and turned the heater on for us. It was almost necessary in mid march. But the house is Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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