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Easy walk to the beach, double deck w/ocean view! Sleeps 10 in 8 separate beds!!

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On the beach, sun-loungers
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services, video library
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun-loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Holiday Beach
    5 min walk
  • Mustang Island Beach
    4 min drive
  • Horace Caldwell Pier
    5 min drive
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    47 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Easy walk to the beach, double deck w/ocean view! Sleeps 10 in 8 separate beds!!

Welcome to the Blue Roost! Newly renovated and ready for your beach vacation!

Grab this perfect walk-to-the-beach location before it gets booked!

Our beach house has everything you need for a vacation here - comfortable beds with cool and crisp linens, fluffy bathroom towels, open shelves in the kitchen stocked to feed friends and family, beach toys and chairs for days in the sun. Bring your food and you are good to go!

Year-round Port Aransas has something for everyone! There is abundant sun, surf and-sand if you just want to "get away from it all." If you are lucky, watch a turtle hatchling release at the Padre Island National Seashore during the summer. Port A is THE place for fishing - in the bay, offshore or from the jetties - you are sure to go home with some fish tales! For the nature lover, the birds here are incredible - seeing a squadron of Pelicans dive for their meals, or the pink of Roseate Spoonbills never gets old for us! If you want to go shelling on a secluded island, check out San Jose Island - accessible by ferry from Port A For the art lover - the Port Aransas Art Center holds classes and has gorgeous local art available for purchase. Relaxing on the beach or adventuring in town, you won't be bored in Port Aransas!

This charming beach house gives you the best of both worlds - close to the beach and to town. The sand is less than 5 minutes away via the private La Playa neighborhood boardwalk and our place is your best location for the yearly SandFest event located right across the boardwalk on the beach.

The Blue Roost is a three bedroom, two bathroom beach house that sleeps up to 10 adults in 8 separate beds. It is comfortable enough for a quiet stay for two and large enough for a vacation with the extended family. Great for girls getaways, fishing excursions and family trips. As our guest at the Blue Roost (an owner managed property) you will have easy access to the house via your personal lock code - which means no coordinating schedules to pick up/drop off keys and no danger of losing keys at the beach!

Kitchen/Dining

This beach house has a large, fully equipped kitchen that holds everything you need to feed friends and family. The beautiful large island in the kitchen is the heart of the house. The island seats 6 and the beautiful live-edge dining table seats up to 10. For morning coffee or al fresco dining, just outside the kitchen, the covered sitting area is perfect for 5, or head up to the top deck Adirondack chairs for 6 more.

Living Room

The cozy living room has a large sofa with chaise and two comfy barrel chairs. If you need to stay in touch with the outside world for remote work or schooling, you will have access reliable high-speed 400Mbps WiFi throughout the house and on the decks. Use the new 50" flat screen TV to watch DishTV (HD) and stream Netflix when you want to take a break from the sun.

Bedrooms

The large master bedroom downstairs has a new comfy king-sized memory-foam bed and the equally large guest room across the hall has two of the same Queen-sized beds. The downstairs bedrooms share a bathroom with spa shower and double vanity. The upstairs, called the Seven Dwarfs room by my kids, is a fabulous 37-foot-long bedroom with one queen bed, 4 twin beds and a bathroom with shower. All bedrooms are equipped with an HD DishTV and Netflix. Sleeps 10 adults in 8 separate beds. All bedding and bath towels are provided. No wimpy towels here!

The upstairs bedroom has a short stairwell entrance which opens up to a very tall room with slanted ceiling. The room has a sliding barn-style door for privacy. There’s a workstation in this room complete with a comfy chair, HD 31” computer monitor, wired keyboard and wired mouse for your tele-work/tele-school needs (bring your own laptop/device).

Two Levels of Decks

The upper deck is a great area to work on a tan while enjoying a lovely birds eye and partial view of the Gulf. When you've had enough sun, lounge on the covered lower deck and enjoy the balmy breezes and sounds of the sea. Both decks have gates at the steps, providing a secure area for small children or pets.

Other Amenities:

* Wallbox Level 2 EV electric vehicle charge station - Output up to 40amps for a fast charge!

* Outdoor shower (not heated) and hose to rinse off the sand

* Playhouse and sand toys for the kids

*Beach wagon, sand chairs and shade tents to make the most enjoyable trip to the beach

* Washer/dryer with laundry soap provided

The Blue Roost is dog friendly. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be crated inside when unattended. Each pet is considered individually and owner approval with a completed pet addendum is required before your arrival.

Please Note: All holidays are rented at high season rates.

City of Port Aransas Short-Term Rental Registration # 252954

No Prom groups or parties please. Contract signer must stay at the house and be 25 or older. No illegal drug or underage use of alcohol permitted at any time and will result in immediate termination of reservation and forfeiture of all rents and deposits.

Corpus Christi Airport is 45 minutes away. San Antonio is less than 3 hours away.

We highly encourage our guests to purchase trip insurance to cover for unforeseen illness or extraordinary weather events. No refunds will be given outside of the stated terms. 60-day advance cancellation for a full refund and 30-day advance cancellation for a 50% refund.

Hurricane Policy:

If there is a storm or hurricane, no refunds or rescheduling will be given unless the following very specific conditions have been met:

• The state or local authorities order mandatory evacuations in a 'Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning area' and/or

• A mandatory evacuation order has been given for the Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning' area of residence of a vacationing guest.

The day that the authorities order a mandatory evacuation order in a 'Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning,' area, we will refund:

• Any unused portion of rent from a guest currently registered;

• Any unused portion of rent from a guest that is scheduled to arrive, and wants to shorten the stay, to come in after the Hurricane Warning is lifted; and

• Any advance rents collected or deposited for a reservation that is scheduled to arrive during the 'Hurricane Warning' period.

Keywords: Beach House, Beach Cottage, Partial Ocean View, Pet Friendly, Family Reunion, Girls Getaway, Winter Texans, Gulf of Mexico, Texas Coast, Vacation Rental
This holiday home's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Holiday Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Holiday Beach and a 4-minute drive from Port Aransas Museum
Easy walk to the beach, double deck w/ocean view! Sleeps 10 in 8 separate beds!! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Lauren Applegate

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO smoking or vaping inside or outside property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,700 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
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs considered with prior owner approval only.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Yes - children welcome and they love the upstairs!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Low-key parties of occupants sleeping at home OK
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 003684

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Walk Beach Bring all Family Dogs Stay Free Port Aransas
Walk Bring all Family Dogs St

Easy walk to the beach, double deck w/ocean view! Sleeps 10 in 8 separate beds!! Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
Our family trip included 2 grandparents, 2 adults and 3 kiddos (2, 12, 14). This home was PERFECT for our group! Plenty of space for everyone and great "open" area for family meals and games, the website photos are accurate. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Short walk to the beach and lots of beach toys available (and a wagon to transport everything). Laundry room was nice to take home clean clothes if you choose to do that. Downside for us was the weather - no fault of the homeowners! We made the best of it anyway and enjoyed our week. If you're taking a fur family member (we had our cocker spaniel), ask the owner if it's sand burr season. We found some coated socks at PetSmart that worked wonderfully to protect her paws. The owner Lauren is GREAT! She not only answered our text questions quickly (we just had 2 questions), she also followed up to ensure we didn't have any additional questions. Her communication ahead of our arrival was also timely and complete! We would 100% stay here again. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Port A
The house was amazing. Great location, plenty of windows / daylight and the home was equipped with everything I forgot to bring! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House
This home is a 2 minute walk to the beach. The kitchen is amazing and I did all our cooking at home. Great and quiet neighborhood - if highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J., Palmer, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
we had an unexpected family emergency, and the host has been incredibly understanding!!
We can't wait for our trip!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
We loved the location of the house. Perfect place with kiddos to stay. Had everything we needed:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time
We stayed at the Blue Roost in August of 2022 and again July 2024. It’s our favorite. Beautiful home that fits a large number of people. Clean and bright. The attic space with a bunch of twin beds it’s perfect for the kids. Very easy walk or cart ride to beach. We will book again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Family Time
We had a fantastic stay at the Blue Roost! The house had top notch appliances and came with toiletries (extra toilet paper rolls, soap, etc). The location was perfect so you don’t have to drive to the beach and can use the beach wagon. We left with no sand in our car - what a win! There was also a closet full of beach toys! Our kids and dogs had a great time. There were more than enough beds (which were super comfy) and there was a washing machine on site. The owners were super responsive to my random questions and helpful! We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time!
We had a wonderful time at the Blue Roost in Port Aransas. The property was impeccably clean and well-maintained. Laura was incredibly responsive in all our communications. Plus, the beach was conveniently close, whether walking or driving. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
We had an excellent experience at the Blue Roost! The beds were super comfortable! Wonderful beachy vibes! I would love to return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Host Rating 100% Deserved!
The Blue Roost is a wonderful get-away beach house! For a vacation rental, the property is extremely well-maintained. You can tell that the hosts, Lauren and Doug Applegate, truly care about their renters. They are so attentive to every little detail. We communicated a few times with Lauren, and she was exceptionally responsive. Priceless!!! Hands down the best vacation rental we have ever had. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

May C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway with beach access - PLUS TOYS!
This was such a well furnished, well stocked house with berry easy access to the beach. We’ve stayed at a number of places on Port A and this house sets itself apart in so many ways: location to the beach, access to beach toys, tons of beds, and close in to town. We brought boards, wagon, buckets and chairs, only to find that these were already waiting for us. Owner was also very responsive when the coffee machine didn’t work; they had another coffee machine delivered by hand the next day! The upper deck was also a very nice place to gather and see the ocean. We will definitely keep the Blue Roost on our list for rebooking
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
We enjoyed a wonderful week in Port Aransas. The house is in a great location with a short walk to the beach. The neighborhood was quiet and had an unexpectedly good view of the beach. Lauren was both pleasant & professional. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifford S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sept get away
We had an awesome time, The Property had everything we needed and more, Lauren was right there with any , Questions. Highly recommended, A great stay, with no surprises. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing mid-week stay
Great location! Very close to the beach, and the boardwalk makes it an easy walk. You can see the water from the top deck, and the neighborhood is nice and quiet. If you bring a pup, watch out for stickers! The owner provides all sorts of essentials for the beach and in the kitchen. I can see how this house would be very appealing for groups. Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovin' La Playa 2
Our stay was wonderful. The property is beautiful! All appliances are top of the line and the house is fully stocked with whatever is needed for fun in the sun and relaxation. Communication with property owners was effortless and they were so friendly. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Port A Beach Getaway
This is our second time staying at the Blue Roost, and we had an amazing time! The property has been significantly upgraded since our last stay around six or seven years ago, and it's really lovely inside with all the amenities you need. The bedrooms were cool and comfortable, which was welcome after a hot day at the beach. The rooftop deck and views are an added bonus, and we also really appreciated all the beach accessories available to us—especially the wagon to haul it all! We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent hosting!
We had a wonderful week staying at the Blue Roost! I’ve never stayed at a rental so well stocked. There was a closet full of beach toys, sun shades, chairs, coolers, a wagon, and more. The kitchen was stocked well with cooking equipment and spices. The beach is accessible via a private boardwalk for the La Playa neighborhood. It was a quiet, family friendly area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Vacation
My family rented this house for 3 nights. Check-in and check-out was phenomenal and easy. Communication was quick and efficient. For this house to be on the beach, it was clean to our satisfaction. Very very minimal sand, beds are clean and comfy, showers and toilets are clean and worked properly. Our favorite was finding the little extras that the owners and previous tenants had left behind for the next! We left a couple of extras ourselves as to pay it forward. Our only suggestion would be to maybe replace the rug inside and on the front porch as they’re both stained, but aside from that we would most definitely rent this property again! 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic everything!!
LOOK NO FURTHER!! Clean, spacious, well stocked, fantastic location close to the beach and downtown shops/restaurants. Lauren was very responsive and caring.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dallas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Families
Plenty of room, good location, bedroom upstairs is great for lots of kids, beds are super comfy, fully stocked kitchen with lots of extras like spices, baggies, etc. Nice deck to sit on and have coffee or wine. Air worked well! Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time was so comfortable in this home!
All the comforts of home and very close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
All was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garilea T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We absolutely loved our time here. The house was the perfect location! It was clean and with one of the best stocked kitchens. We enjoyed the beach chairs & boogie boards that were available as well. It was really nice not having to pack those items.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house!
We had such a great time ! I’ve stayed in many rentals and I’ve never stayed in a house that had so many amenities. Everything we needed was there, and were surprised when we opened up more drawers, and found more items. We cooked every night, but one and had everything we needed As others have said, the beds were so comfy and it was just a nice clean great house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bach weekend
This was a perfect stay for my bachelorette weekend! There were 8 girls and we all stayed in separate beds. The kitchen had everything we needed. You can’t get much closer to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023