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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1095 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, IB Magee Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Aransas

With a stay at this vacation home in Port Aransas (Leeward Sands), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port Aransas Beach and Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Ellis Memorial Library and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Port Aransas Museum.

What's nearby

  • IB Magee Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Waves - ‬15 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a foosball table, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

Pets

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

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 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

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Arin J.

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

4/10 Poor

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra L., Granite Shoals, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Lora O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Flooring and code

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

4/10 Poor

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sadly disappointed

Before booking any reservation, I review the most recent reviews. With that being said… I did go back and read all the reviews after my experience. Many of the complaints from months ago still are current issues which you all responded would be fixed. The plumbing is terrible. There is hardly any water pressure in the master shower and the sink drains extremely slow. The toilet in the guest bath has a hard time flushing and filling back up. The house is listed as a heated pool. Although it is written in the fine print on the VERBO app that y’all must be notified and paid extra before arrival, it is not written in the description clearly and when checking out you aren’t given the option to pay more or select the option to be charged extra for the heated pool. My family based our entire stay at this location for the heated pool. I contacted two different numbers with this concern right after I arrived and offered to pay the money and it was denied even though I was staying for four days. From reading previous reviews, other guests had this issue as well but you all granted them their request. The house is kid friendly and the back yard neat! Unfortunately, I didn’t get to enjoy it as planned. The house is decorated very cute but the house needs some maintenance. The flooring feels like you might fall through in some areas. Needless to say, I will not be booking at this location again. It’s pretty clear you are in the business for a quick buck and not to ke
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Micah C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Jenny R.

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

10/10 Excellent

matthew b.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Bernadette W., New Braunfels

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

4/10 Poor

Connie G.

No one cared

Started off good but then the toilet stopped workibg ,when we tried to use the plunger which should have been clue number one because it was right next to the toilet when we arrived,the plunging made the other toilet and shower over flow with poop .lwe now had 2 showers with poop and 2 toilets that did not work . We reached out to every phone number provided and waited 15 hrs before some one showed up to try and fix the issue. I asked for the property manager to please call me and she never did. I wanted sone kind of suggestions or ideas of what plan of action they had for us , no one still has contacted me. We ended up leaving a day early because the smell and the mess was unbearable. My 75 yr old mothers first beach trip and this is what she experienced. Unacceptable !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Akshith Reddy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruben S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A cute little house with everything you need.

It is in the “downtown” area so it was in a crowded location but still somehow felt out of the way with quick access to all the hustle and bustle around the tourist area. Only minor gripe is that gas’s grill did not work. Pool was a very nice touch and we got lots of enjoyment from the paceman game.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

We got the place because it stated it had a heated pool. We tried every which way to turn it on, ended up calling the rental property management to find out We had to pay $50 additional a day and had to tell them 3 days in advance!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

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

8/10 Good

Neyda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023