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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12137 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Port Aransas Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nature Preserves
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Pura Vida Cottage! Community Pool, Downtown PA!

**A signed Property Management Rental Agreement Contract is mandatory upon booking. Also required is a copy of driver's license to receive check in instructions. Contracting guests of Port A Beach House Company must be 25 years of age or older.**

Pura Vida is a newly constructed, professionally decorated, 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home that overlooks the community pool! Also located near all of the local favorite restaurants, shops and sips! La Playa's famous guacamole and margaritas are just few blocks away! Guests love the incredibly comfortable beds, custom tiled bathrooms featuring Italian marble, and flat screen TV's with Direct TV in all the bedrooms and living room. Don't feel like going out? The chef's kitchen is well equipped with everything needed to cook at home! Pura Vida is powered by 100% renewable energy, and stocked with all natural, chemical free hand soaps and household products. Who says beach living can't be luxurious, comfortable AND earth-friendly?

Add a 6 seater golf cart to your booking for $175 per day! (must request 48 hours or more prior to your arrival) We are your one stop shop. It's the best way to experience the island life and enjoy fun and easy access to the beach!

Beach gear credit included! As a gift to you, this home offers beach gear credit for you to select top-quality beach gear for your vacation stay. You can choose from a range of items including bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, boogie boards, and more. Simply select the gear you want for your vacation at least 48 hours before your scheduled check-in date, and VayK Gear will take care of the rest! Please note, a small delivery fee may apply.

Winter Texan friendly! Contact our office for rates!

CONDO FEATURES
-House, two story, no elevator
-NOT PET FRIENDLY
-Parking for one over sized vehicle or two compact vehicles - NO GARAGE ACCESS
-Community pool
-Bedrooms located all levels of the home
-Kitchen, Dinning, and Living area
-Flat-screen TVs
-Washer and Dryer in unit
-Futon
-Hair Dryers
-Puzzles
-Board games

BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS (SLEEPS 12)
-First bedroom: King size bed
-Second bedroom: King size bed
-Third bedroom: Queen size bed
-Fourth bedroom: Two twin over twin bunkbeds
-Two full bathroom: Walk in shower. and one half bathroom

KITCHEN & DINING
-Fully equipped kitchen, with basic essential needs
-Dining room table with seating for eight
-Standard coffee maker
-Toaster
-Blender
-Griddle

EXTERIOR
-Patio with chairs
-Charcoal grill near the community pool
-Outdoor Shower
-Corn Hole
-Not in walking distance to the beach. 15+ min walk

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
-A two-night minimum stay is required.
-Check in time is approximate time; housekeeping and maintenance make all attempts to be ready by 4pm but there is no guarantee.
-STARTER set for guests to include two trash bags, dish soap and two dishwashing pods, one toilet paper roll per bathroom, one paper towel roll, mini toiletry supplies. Guests SHOULD bring extra amounts of these items as the starter set is for 1 night, and we will not resupply the home.
-Construction is always happening somewhere in Port Aransas; we can't guarantee that you won't hear/see construction, building, or community improvement projects and events during your stay.
-Cable/WIFI is provided as a convenience; Port A does experience outages from time to time. There are no refunds for outages of cable/WIFI or if city pool is closed for cleaning, repair or maintenance.
-Please remember that you are on an island; mosquitos/pests can be plentiful several times per year. Our properties are treated by professional pest control service every month.

CLEANING AND INSPECTION
-We use disinfecting products that meet or exceed CDC performance standards.
-Every property is stocked with bath towels & washcloths for the maximum occupancy of the property along with one hand towel per bathroom.
-These complimentary amenities are provided in the property as a convenience until you can go shopping: hand/bath soap, one toilet paper roll per bathroom, one paper towels, two dishwasher pods, two trash bags, and one make-up wipe per bathroom.
-We inspect every property to make sure it is up to standard and ready for your family's arrival.

THINGS TO BRING
-Beach/pool towels
-Shampoo & conditioner
-Sunscreen
-Beach gear, toys, chairs, umbrella
-Food, condiments, oils & spices, coffee, etc.

***WiFi is not compatible for guests working remotely during their stay. We do not guarantee a good connection due to spotty internet on the island.

Max occupancy is 12 and regulated by City ordinance. STR #514761
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Port Aransas Birding Center. Features include a water park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Port Aransas Beach and 14 minutes from Mustang Island State Park
Pura Vida Cottage! Community Pool, Downtown PA! offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Port A Beach House Co

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,473 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 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.

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Pura Vida Cottage! Community Pool, Downtown PA! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paige V., Decatur, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The home was fully equipped for all of our needs. Really clean, and made this vacation AMAZING! The beach this year was full of jelly fish and the pool at the house saved our vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M., Frisco, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Port A Trip
We love Station Street cottages! The location, convenience, cleanliness is always perfect for our group. We visit Port A every year and staying at the Cottages always feels like going “home”.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Spacious, clean and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was great!
The only complaint that I have was on the internet. However we weren't there much, so it was okay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Decorated very cute, lots of kitchen gear for all cooking needs, loud neighbors as their porch is right at the master bedroom window.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul W. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place lots of space!
Had a work group trip with 9 people and had plenty of room. Clean and spacious, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Stayed here last year for my moms birthday last year and had a blast. Decided to make this a traditional thing every year for as long as possible. Will definitely be renting again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

vikie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Wonderful place. Living room is perfect hangout place
Two flaws -- for a house that can sleep 12 people, having 2 showers is difficult to manage. The parking situation is terrible. You need to find a way to expand it. Once you have golf carts + cars, there is no where to park
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

bonnie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
All went well
Layout was great for a group of 7, ages 17 to 80. Mattresses were were extremely comfortable! It was very clean and I appreciated heads up on extra things to bring. Suggest u have instructions on the downstairs shower and it has regular coffee pot not a keurig. We will recommend to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Christi B.

Beach bummer
The house is way smaller than it appears in the posted pictures. The property manager is basically unreachable and when you finally get a call back he treats you like you are stupid. Upper bunk sheets were dirty. The walls were dirty. The throw pillows on the bed were stained and stunk. The house was decorated well and it has a very functional layout but the parking and the outside pool area are a mess. The homes need to be power washed and dead trees need to be removed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori T., Hickory Creek United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Beach House
We absolutely loved this place! It was in the perfect location, very clean, comfy beds and provided all the space we needed for our fam! We have rented from Port A Escapes each time we’ve come to Port A and will again when we come back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Loretta O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spacious home
After a day on the beach coming back to this house was great. Plenty of room for everyone to relax. Kitchen was very spacious. From the kiddos bunk room to the master bedroom you could tell they spared no expense to provide a quality stay. I would have given it a 5 star Overall Review except like most VRBO accessing and operating the television, stereo and cable is frustrating. I would highly recommend step by step instructions. I would also add that the staff was very professional, responsive and offered suggestions to help us quickly get acclimated to the community.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful but had issues
Overall very nice property but we had a few issues. The futon upstairs was completely broken and unusable and only 2 of the 5 TV's worked. The TV/Sound setup was over complicated. Everything was clean and the house is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hailey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super fun!
It was super super fun! Everything worked perfectly. We did run out of toilet paper there were only 3 rolls in the whole house. Other than that everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

RUTH S.

Liked: Cleanliness
I love everything about the house.. but It will be nice to have an iron available next time.
The house and the area are great. I just like to mention a few little things that may need attention.. the washing machine needs maintenance, the dishwasher needs maintenance, and the master shower as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
The house was an awesome experience. There is just one little thing the tv needs to have a guide how to turn it on. The rest of the experience was great. Beautiful house!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Absolutely loved the place and location. House is pretty much in the middle of everything. Beach wasn't far at all. Restaurants close by as well. Was able to get my moms electric wheelchair in the house as well, we did have our own ramp though. Clean towels and everything you pretty much need. Definitely would rent this place again and would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

LINDA H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would rent again
The property was spacious and as advertised. The garbage disposal switch is inside the cabinet below the sink (it was challenging to find) and there could have been more garbage cans (ie) in the rooms. There was no kleenex anywhere in the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This was the first family vacation with my husband’s family. There were nine of us and our stay was awesome! The cottage was beautiful! The picture are exactly how the home looks. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware and there is plenty of seating in the family room and kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the checkin was easy. Jammie Dennis in reservations was a pleasure to work with. We love this place and will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Sue O.

Good location
Let me start on a positive note, the house is well equipped, plenty of seating! The first half of the week the neighbors were considerate and fun. Thursday the people that came took our parking space we had to ask them to move, brought a speaker and played loud inappropriate music, stayed in the pool being loud until 4:00am. I didn’t think dogs were allowed. There were 3 in the units?? The shower upstairs was moldy and mildewed we spent 2 days trying to get it off, got most of it off. The electric bar under one of the cabinets was hanging by wires, maintenance came and attempted to snap it back on, we never used it as we had concerns. There was no broom or anything to sweep floors, we asked maintenance for a broom they brought one and some mold and mildew remover for us to use. The bathroom carpet was disgusting, so we washed it ourselves. The rugs have stains on all of them, the stairs had hair and dirt all over. When you opened the cabinet it had a strong musty odor... maybe some damp rid in a back corner would help. There are no cake pans or a crock pot.. thankfully I brought my own. The location is great a short drive to the beach, and very convenient to shopping, grocery and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay once we cleaned! Sheets on beds are rough but I had some with me so we just put them over the sandpaper, the mattresses were comfortable. If this is your first time to stay at a VRBO place you would love it, because you might not realize there are so many others that are very very clean! I tried calling and emailing the weekend before our arrival as the hurricane went through on Saturday, we arrived on Monday. I called a friend in Corpus that said Port A was ok!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House on Pura Vida
The house itself is beautiful , the layout was very simple & functional . My family enjoyed our stay & the kids had so much fun in the swimming pool .It was a far walk from the beach especially in the summer time when it is too hot . We were very disappointed when we arrived! The property was not ready at all for occupancy ,housekeeping had to quickly clean the whole house .The Wifi did not work at all with the password they gave & when I called the management nobody called me back to help us out . I certainly would not go back to this company .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicki A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
We were really impressed with the cleanliness and decor of Pura Vida. The kitchen was stocked with everything that you could want. The only thing that we could of used was a broom and dustpan to sweep up with, never found one. Was there for granddaughter's wedding; our house held our two sons , their wives, two small grandchildren, Mother-in-law and my husband and I. Was plenty of room for all of us! Grand kids got to enjoy the pool. Will try and rent again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Fantastic beach rental!
Loved this house!! So clean and comfortable. Close to the beach and excellent layout for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

cubby g.

Liked: Cleanliness
2019 Memorial Day
TV in the den was a bit tricky but other than that it was a great place and would stay there again without hesitation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Rita C.

Nice open concept, decor looks great!
Property needs a good cleaning - opened a drawer & a roach was running around & roach droppings in drawers! Kitchen cabinets/drawers all need to be organized!! Guests commented that the upstairs bathroom wasn't all that clean! Master Bathroom - Shower sprayer worked the first time & then we couldn't get it to work - only the large overhead rain shower worked? We planned on cooking on the grill, but after seeing them - No Way! Disappointed about the pool area & size. Positive note: Loved the large dining table/benches & living area to gather in! Guys were happy that there was Direct TV, so they could watch the Houston Astros! Room with bunk beds was perfect for the granddaughters - great setup! I think there should be a large rug on the floor when you enter the home - we had to lay a towel down to wipe our feet! Parking 3 vehicles gets very tight - along with the golf cart!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018