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Beachfront Penthouse “CaraCara” - Island Retreat152

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Property grounds
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Holiday Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Aransas

With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in Port Aransas, within a 10-minute drive of Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach. .This beach condo is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Holiday Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Nature Preserves.
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What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mustang Island Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Port Aransas Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • North Padre Island Beach - 22 min drive - 21.6 miles
  • Whitecap Beach - 22 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kody's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beachfront Penthouse “CaraCara” - Island Retreat152

Panoramic ocean views.
Private pedestrian beach access.
Steps from the beach.

Beautiful bright 3 bed/2ba penthouse. Fantastic location.
This is what a beach vacation should be.

*Must be 25 to rent*
*No pets*

Full, spacious kitchen.
Full, separate Tiki bar.

Master: King w/ ocean views and seven-shower-head walk-in shower.
2nd bed: King
3rd bed: Queen
+ Sleeper Sofa

In Island Retreat w/ access to swimming pools, grills, game courts, & boardwalk. Parking for 3 cars. Beach gear provided.

STR#248320
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Violation of the no animals or no smoking policy will subject the guest to an additional $1000 cleaning fee, plus all fines assessed by the complex.
The amenities provided, including the robes, are our property. The condo is routinely inspected, and guests will be charged for missing/broken items.
Only toilet paper in the toilet. No bones, shrimp shells, seafood or noodles down sink or disposal. *Services to unclog may be charged against guest.*

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Beachfront Penthouse “CaraCara” - Island Retreat152 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S., Cashmere, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view of the water and beach! Huge condo with great amenities. Easy walk to the beach. Wish we would’ve had some nice warm weather to enjoy it more.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LANCE F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Here are a few things that I really liked:1. Beachfront - you walk a few steps and you’re in the water! No houses or streets between you and the beach. Great views of the gulf, especially from the 3rd floor condo.2. Spacious - we comfortably had 7 people.3. Quality - this may sound strange but I was really happy with the quality of towels. If someone has nice towels and linens then they take everything seriously. Everything was very nice!4. Proximity - we were only 9 minutes from the boat dock where we went on a fishing charter boat. Tons of souvenir shops and tasty restaurants nearby.5. Communication - the hosts were super fast to respond and helpful with advice.A few interesting notes:It took us 44 minutes to get to the airport.We stopped at a Walmart in Corpus Christi on our way from the airport to buy our food for the week. There was plenty of refrigerator space as there are 2 full refrigerators.They have a ton of fun board and card games in the house.The pickleball and tennis courts look new.The beach gear was great: chairs, boogie boards, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheryel m.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay! The condo was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view of the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This location was excellent for our family. The condo had everything from puzzles and games to beach gear. Everyone from age 2 to 65 was comfortable. The beds were very comfy and the kitchen had anything you would need. The bar area and extra fridge was handy for drinks and storing food supplies and drinks for our group. It was a short walk to the beach and also near the pool. We can’t wait for our next visit to ‘CaraCara’ to enjoy the TastyWaves.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

albert o., Austin,TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Never been to a beach

My sister-in-law is 67 and has never been to the beach so this was a surprise. She said she will never forget it. It made her life so much happier. Stephanie, the owner was always just a phone call away and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Trip

Great location with awesome views. Thank you for letting us enjoy your great condo. Jay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cara Cara Island Reteat

We had an excellent stay at this property. We are all (4) 65+ and stairs were not a problem. Awesome patio and sun porch with great views and sunshine. Very comfortable beds. Spacious living room, kitchen and dining room. Well equipped. Definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenell D., Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place! Highly recommend.

Everything about our stay was wonderful. Property was clean was large enough for my family of 6. Kitchen, dining room and living. Book with detailed instructions was very helpful. Great view and easy access to beach. Will use again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Comfortable

This clean and spacious condo met all our expectations. The owner/ manager was very responsive. Great beach vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

We came to Port A for a big Family vacay and had our parents up on the 3rd floor and they never left except to actually go home. Loved being above the dunes and watching everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

You can tell the owner put a lot of thought and caring in all the extras they provided such as games, robes , kuerig, beach/ pool toys etc. The beds are very comfortable. The view of ocean great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

CaraCara is Amazing

Look no further for an awesome beach retreat with endless views. This place is absolutely amazing! You will enjoy the CaraCara as we did.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot with a view

You can’t beat this view and just short walk across the boardwalk to the beach. Stephanie was quick to respond to any questions and the condo was very relaxing. It had everything we needed and was very quiet. We enjoyed watching and listening to the waves roll in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We loved this place. It’s was a perfect location to the beach and to town. The condo was beautiful and clean. The property manager answered me right away when I text her. We didn’t have to bring a lot of stuff. Condo had everything. My 3 year didn’t want to love. We will be back soon. If you looking for a spot that is a minute or two walk to the beach this is the condo for you.. love the place and location..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Luxury Condo

Clean condo and grounds, easy access to the beach. Enjoyed out stay just too short, should have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent choice

The property was excellent The owners left helpful instructions Would recommend 100%
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022