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Vacation home in Port Aransas
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsOld Town 2 story-Heated Pool-Discount-Winter Tex
We had a great time! The house was very clean and all amenities we needed for the weekend! Pool was perfect for evening wind downs! Leo was excellent in communication! Thank you for everything!
Condo in Rockport
5 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviewsReel Paradise 507, Key Allegro stunning waterfront
We had an absolutely fantastic time staying at Doug & Sandy’s place. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The communication with them was smooth and prompt. The space was immaculately clean and beautifully decorated, providing a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The amenities provided were top-notch, ensuring that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We will definitely come back!
Home in Port Aransas
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviewsHeated Pool* | Walk to the Beach | Best Location
Loved the location of this house, very close to everything including the shops, stores and the beach. The pool was very relaxing and the heater hadn't been on for the season yet and the owners were very quick to get that resolved for us and it was amazing as the weather turned cooler while we were there. The beds were the most comfortable I've had of any airbnb I've stayed in. The only thing I would change would be more seating in the main living area. The screened porch with the TV was so fun and definitely used! I would stay here again and highly recommend! The hosts were very responsive and so friendly and helpful!
Townhouse in Corpus Christi
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsLuxury Condo -Block to the Beach - Heated Pools
So close to the beach and a heated pool in January! Very nicely kept complex with well-lit areas for night time dog walk. It felt very safe. We definitely will return.
Condo in Corpus Christi
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviewsHeated Pool with dumping bucket! New Condo!
The house was amazing the kids loved the room and we enjoyed our time there when we were at the house. Pool was amazing as well kids really enjoyed it and the playground.
Townhouse in Corpus Christi
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviewsBEACH! Heated pools! Great Location! Playground!
Awesome place! Very clean! Will go back over and over! Great host! Thanks Marina!
Townhouse in Corpus Christi
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviewsModern Beach Condo - Pet & Kid Friendly
We Love this place! A very short walk to the beach, plenty of space, everything was clean and fresh, and our favorite part was there were so many things there that we are used to bringing to other rentals. Coffee, trash bags, paper towels, detergent, SILVERWARE…everything was there and when traveling that goes such a long way! Incredible deal for the price!! Will be back soon!
Home in Port Aransas
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 228 reviewsEnjoy the Breathtaking Views from Mimi's Casita!
This was our 2nd stay at Mimis Casita. A very nice home & very clean. The location is great for us. Close to the beach, restaurants & the IGA grocery store. We also enjoy the views from the front porch. The birds in the wetlands & the ships in the channel are very nice to watch. There is also a small yard area that is perfect for our dog. No complaints. A very enjoyable stay.
Townhouse in Corpus Christi
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews3BR/3B, clean/comfy, pool, wkly/mnthly discounts
This place was top notch. The kitchen had plenty of silverware and pots and pans. There were power-bars on the bedside tables making it easy to plug in devices to charge at night. It just seemed like whoever set this up wanted to make their guests comfortable. The host was super responsive. I highly recommend staying here. I usually send the host a list of areas for improvement when I write my reviews, but in this case the only thing that went wrong was that a bulb burnt out. And the host would have come and replaced it on Jan 1st if I hadn't told them that they should enjoy their holiday instead.
Home in Rockport
5 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsAll New Listing! Shell Ridge Retreat
Brought my dog down and got a few days of fishing in. The house was clean, comfortable and in a great location.
Home in Port Aransas
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviewsHuge Upscale & Pet friendly Beach home w Hot Tub
Beautiful place, has everything you need, better stocked kitchen than anyplace we have ever been at.. Clean, decorated, everything you need. Comfortable furniture, great location, we like the secluded area away from the busy part of the town. We will definitely return
Cottage in Port Aransas
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviewsSea Biscuit Cottage in Old Town
We loved our stay at the Sea Biscuit! It’s a charming cottage in a great location and one of the cleanest and best-appointed AirBnBs we have stayed in. You can tell that the cottage is a labor of love and not just a business thanks to the personal touches and thought that went into its design and ammenities. Overall, a wonderful stay in a special and magical place! Thanks Heather!
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Home in Rockport
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsSalty Shores on Sixth Rockport Vacation Home
Came for our first family vacation. Large group, convenient and excellent location. Short drive to the beach. Our family enjoyed the home, host was proactive with communication. Appreciate the help and would definitely recommend. Our family loved the experience. Thank you.
Apartment in Port Aransas
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviewsWeekly Special* hot tub, 75" TV, blackout shades
Erinn is very friendly and communicates well. We reserved the upstairs house. The decor is beautiful and comfortable. I lol forward to booking with Erinn in the future.
Townhouse in Corpus Christi
4.74 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviewsBeach Townhome Retreat! Walk to the Beach!
Much better than staying at a hotel on the beach! Spacious washer and dryer for all of our beach clothes and towels. Super quiet. Any outside noise stayed outside. Beds were comfortable and plenty of room for 2 adults and 7 kids. Nice hot showers and clean bathrooms. Living space was comfortable and clean. Perfect for relaxing after a long day at the beach. Would recommend.
Home in Corpus Christi
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsMustang Island Beach Blessing Getaway sleeps 18+
Awesome place to stay!! The house was clean and clutter free. Perfect for our large group. The location is great for a stroll to the beach or short car ride. The bikes were a big plus! Plenty of restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Would definitely return to this beauty for another stay. Sandra is very responsive and kind.
Cottage in Port Aransas
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviewsBeautiful Vacation Cottage Getaway
My family and I had a great stay! The rooms were perfectly sized. We had everything we needed. The location was very close to drive to the beach and access it. We enjoyed the pools and loved that the entrance to the home had its own private section. We will definitely be back!
Apartment in Corpus Christi
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsBeach House.We have Pool/PetFriendly/sleeps6
Laura's place was near perfect. It had everything we were looking for while travelling with a baby. A crib and feeding chair would've been perfect. That being said it was well furnished and equipped. And the location near the beach was fantastic. The only negative was requiring to give my credit card information prior to check in when everything is paid for through airbnb.
Home in Corpus Christi
5 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsCozy Cabana Island Retreat - House A
Beautiful house! We loved our stay, it was very clean and well maintained. Loved the washer and dryer room. Easy access to the beach as well! Definitely recommend!
Townhouse in Corpus Christi
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsRelax and Unwind! Private Pool
Spacious, clean and close to the beach. Perfect for a weekend get away. Had so many beach accessories to borrow as well!!
Your guide to Mustang Island
Welcome to Mustang Island
This lovely, largely wild barrier island sprawls 29 miles east of Corpus Christi on the state’s southeastern coast, sheltering the city from the Gulf of Mexico. Port Aransas remains its only established town. Semitropical Mustang Island measures 18 miles long and just over two miles across at its widest point. Route 361 connects it to Padre, the world’s longest barrier island, to the south. It’s home to a National Seashore refuge, which protects dunes, sea turtle nests, and tidal flats rich with marine life, as well as a bustling resort community.
Indigenous Karankawa people first dwelled in this area, thriving on seafood, small game, and local plants. The cartographer and conquistador Alonso Álvarez de Pineda mapped the region in 1519. By the mid-19th century, a handful of settlers were farming and ranching there. Mustang draws its name from the wild horses that roamed here for hundreds of years, possibly brought by Spaniards or escaped from shipwrecks. The herds disappeared by the end of the 19th century, but visitors can still ride on the tawny beaches, either with a guide or independently.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Mustang Island
Chilly winters give way to warm, pleasant springs, even if the seawater remains cold then. Summer ushers in hotter and more consistent temperatures, though they’re usually attended by intense crowds and higher prices. Aim for fall, when the weather is still pleasant. The Texas Coastal Bend remains the only place to see the world’s last self-sustaining population of wild whooping cranes. A February festival honors the return of these migratory birds, who stand nearly five feet tall and can have wingspans reaching eight feet. They begin arriving in October to winter here, snarfing insects, berries, and blue crabs. Watch the state go big with the country’s largest native-sand sculpture competition in April. Fall brings Beachtoberfest and the Harvest Moon Regatta. And for anyone needing more Mustang in the mix, car buffs host an October outdoor show there.
Top things to do in Mustang Island
The Big Tree at Goose Island State Park
Texans have big-time pride over this supersized live oak, thought to be a millennia (or maybe two) old, 43 miles north of Mustang Island. The tree has seen Karankawa Indigenous ceremonies, pirates, and all six flags that have flown over the state. Its trunk’s circumference now measures 35 feet and its crown spans 90 feet. The park is also known for hiking, geocaching, and its fishing pier.
Mustang Island Paddling Trail
Explore some of the state’s best shallow-water fishing areas by kayak. This 20-mile route traces the park’s western shoreline in Corpus Christi Bay, skirting the emerald waters of Shamrock Cove, which can be very good year-round for trout and redfish.
Port Aransas Museum
In Port Aransas, this stately early-1900s kit house shelters a collection of community artefacts. The museum also includes an operational workspace for the Farley Boat Works, founded in 1915. These shipwrights produced the first sports fishing vessels designed to catch tarpon. Today visitors can watch skiffs and schooners being built, and connoisseurs can even take boat-building classes.
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