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Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
A heated pool
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 142306 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

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Port Aransas, Texas
  • Holiday Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Aransas

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Holiday Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Mustang Island Beach with a stay here. Port Aransas Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mustang Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly!

Hakuna Matata EP629 is a beautiful modern home! On the ground floor you will find the first two suites. To the left, the first offering a king and sleeper sofa. Complete with kitchenette and full bath. To the right, the second offers a twin over queen bunk bed, kitchenette and full bath, and a door leading out to the pool. Upstairs, to the left side, the two bedroom suite. The first is a king, with a full bath. The second offers two bunks with a full bath. Complete with a kitchenette. To the right, you will find the main living space. Offering a king suite and full bath. There is also a washer and dryer, half bath, full kitchen, a living room with ample seating and a sleeper sofa in this space. Plan a multi-family or generational getaway with quick access to town and a short cart drive to the beach. There is a lift to help bring luggage and groceries to the second floor! Pool can be heated for an additional charge of $100+tax per day for the duration of your stay. Please mention when making reservations!
STR#: 370899
HIGHLIGHTS
- Dog-Friendly (restrictions apply, see below)
- Private pool
- Garage access
- Cornhole
- Washer and dryer
- BBQ grill available
BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
- Bedroom 1: (Downstairs left) King bed, sleeper sofa
- Bedroom 2: (Downstairs right) Twin over queen bunk
- Bedroom 3: (Upstairs left) King bed
-Bedroom 4: (Upstairs left) 2 twin over full bunks
- Bedroom 5: (Upstairs right) King bed, TV
- Additional Bedding: Sleeper sofa in main living room
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 a DOG-FRIENDLY RENTAL. Pet fees are an additional $20.00+tax, per pet, per night. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed. (No Cats Allowed) Additionally, a pet-cleaning fee is also charged, which is $50 for stays of 7 days or less, $75 for stays of 8-29 days, and $100 for stays of 30 or more days.
- PARKING: Guests have access to the house’s car garage, in addition to a large driveway for plenty of parking.
- 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.
Hakuna Matata 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.
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 or withdrawal without notice.

Property manager

Port A Escapes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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: 2,306 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

1373-243488

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly! to the airport?

This vacation home is 25.2 mi (44-min drive) away from the Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 11-minute walk from Holiday Beach and 2.6 mi (5-min drive) from Port Aransas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly! have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly! to downtown Port Aransas?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Port Aransas.

Charming retreat with private pool, and dog friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

This house has a cool setup with the living quarters all being separate. Anything we needed was taken care of immediately. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

What an Easter

1. Bedroom behind the garage could not have been slept in because of the fume smell and roaches crawling everywhere. My children had to come upstairs at midnight only to find two roaches up there as well. This should not have been considered a useful bedroom and bath2. All the outside furniture was very dirty and had not been cleaned in quite a while3. Swimming pool looked green4. Dishwasher did not work5. When notified was told Okie Dokey
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn B.

Xmas Vacation

The separate living areas were very nice. We had teenagers up to 70 y/o so the different areas were very convenient. Close to beach and a nice walk. Property management addressed our concerns quickly. The living room furniture was soiled and some of the beds were either broken or uncomfortable. The property could definitely use a thorough cleaning.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port A 2024 Fam

If you are in need of a house with four separate living quarters this is the perfect place. We had 7 individuals and 2 dogs. The 2 dogs needed to be kept separated but the house layout allowed the whole family still socialize in the common living room. The manager was responsive to our needs. 5 of the 7 of us are over 70 years and the elevator proved to be helpful for luggage. We will definitely keep this house on our favorites list.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property! Close to everything!

This was a great property that was conveniently located so close to everything in town. There were four main sections that each had their own fridges and living spaces, which was perfect for balancing the needs of different groups in our family. Check-in and out were a breeze and the host had excellent communication. Will definitely rent from this property management group again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Together yet separate

We absolutely loved this house. It was clean and each room was like its own little apartment with a stove, fridge, bed, and shower. So, you have your own privacy, yet you are all together. The upstairs has the washer/dryer and the main kitchen, so that room does have to share the space with others, or the other upstairs has 2 separate rooms, but they have doors and own bathrooms. Beds were not so comfy, and one was very squeaky which we all overlooked due to how great this place was. Who has time to sleep anyway when you are having so much fun! The pool is long and perfect to hang out and play games. There was a lot of sand in the bottom (we tried to sweep it some, but did not bother us.) In one room there is an ice maker which was fabulous for filling coolers. Parking was great for 4 cars and 2 golf carts. Lastly, the location was perfect. So close to the beach, and town. We looked for a house in the area. It is the perfect spot and will stay there again for sure regardless of the beds. We go regularly to Port A!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan B.

Nice place with separate living spaces

This place was nice. It was great having separate spaces for our group. The place was well stocked with lots of kitchen items, there was plenty of dishwasher and laundry soap provided as well. The wifi was terrible though, it appears that there was a DIY extender setup that was not done properly because throughout most of the spaces there was barely any wifi. Needs some general cleaning and maintenance done (cleaning hand grime off the doors, changing out quite a number of light bulbs that were out, changing the filters in the refrigerator, etc.) Overall it was a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abe H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place wee enjoyed ore stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home! We were so comfortable during our stay. We had a couple of rain days so being comfortable was important! The living/kitchen/dining room was spacious and comfortable. There isn’t direct access to the beach, but we were really close via car and/or golf cart. The kitchen was nicely stocked. We cooked several times during our stay and we had everything we needed (even for a large shrimp boil). We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome spot!

This property was perfect for myself, my husband and several of our friends. The bedrooms were mostly separated into their own units with at least one bathroom and a kitchenette which was a fantastic set up for us. Beach was only a short golf cart ride away and the main kitchen/house had everything we needed to gather as a group for mealtimes and evening times. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Weekend

I’ve been going to Port A since the 70s as a kid. What a great place and what a great house. The location is close to beach access and not too far from all the shops. Get the golf cart if you want to explore without loading up in the car and enjoy the air. Every room was self sustainable and very comfortable. The main room and kitchen were spacious enough to accommodate our party of 10 and out door seating added to the fun of meals prepared onsite. Plenty of driveway parking to avoid violating fire lanes painted in the cul-de-sac. Pet friendly with upper deck locking gate so the fur kids can’t wander down the stairs. The pool area is also enclosed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

The house was great, I was surprised cause we all had separate little houses but functioned good. The pool was awesome to have. The only thing was no beach toys and if they were in the garage there were no instructions or keys to access them. Overall great stay and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time to Port A

This was our first time to Port A. The stay was a great experience, it almost lost a star, because of the Sparta condition of the property. No way to rinse your mouth in the bathroom, one hand towel for 2 people in the bathrooms, there were no games or decks of cards as listed and the weather was damp a lot causing a need to stay in. The pool needed some attention to make it a plus for the property. The elevator was a real plus for older folks and moving provisions to the second floor kitchen. The local grocery, IGA, is well stocked and made up for any missing items. The kitchen is ok, but the dishwasher needs an update. Door leans down and dumps dishes. The 5 families overall liked the property and the comments are meant to make it a spectacular property. An early checking, say at 3pm would have been a nice touch, but understand turning a properly around may require the later time. Highly recommend a golf cart rental. We were unsure of it value initially, but ended up using it a lot. Have a Great Summer, Jim
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax and refresh

This is an amazing place to stay with friends and family. The layout is pretty cool, it’s like four condos under one roof. It worked so well for our group and gave everyone more privacy. Each room has its own bathroom which made it so nice. Everything was clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

The property was wonderful for everyone having their own space but still having a large area for everyone to gather. We loved the pool. It was perfect for small children with a shallow end that they can stand up in and steps on both end and in the middle. We loved all the areas that the family could gather outside and the large living area inside. We will definitely book the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for multiple families

Perfect house for a multiple couples and a couple with kids. 4 different units with a main house for everyone to be together. Beds were comfortable and amenities were good. Kitchen needs to be reorganized but that might just be my OCD! There’s an elevator to bring all your things up and down the stairs. We only used it for our initial arrival and departure and was thankful for it. Location is good and neighborhood was quiet. Will stay at this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

Great for multiple families
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

First time for our annual guys trip to Port A to stay at this house. It was perfect. We all agreed this is our new place to stay going forward.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

House is great for couple privacy, close to the beach. Description is accurate as described. Will rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Clay J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended Family Getaway

Property layout was perfect with rooms set up like mini apartments with kitchenette and bathrooms for each. Only a short golf cart ride to the beach. Elevator didn’t work upon arrival and even after a maintenance call was never operational. Garbage in outside can had not been emptied in some time. Pool was a great bonus after being at HOT beach all day. Would stay again when bringing a large party.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rental

The property was very clean. Appeared to be newly renovated. 4 seperate living quarters which was great for family privacy. Location was great! Kitchen well equipped for basic needs. Pool was clean and great for kids. Very pet friendly. Wireless connection was very weak. In rooms near pool we had zero signal. Fantastic TVs in every area, but could not use them on lower level rooms. Highly recommend better wi-fi service or get wifi extenders in all areas. Also, may want to consider a pest control service. We bought bug spray to kill fire ants near pool and bugs in lower floor rooms. Including large palmetto bugs that were fearless and wanted us out of their house. Property manger was very responsive and very good with communicating availability and checkout intructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place ever

The house was excellent and partitioned great for what my family needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Angela M.

4th stat

Over all amenities and property was good. Could have been a little better maintained. Location and proximity was also good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023