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Bring your Big Group, 12 BR/8 BA, Private Pool, Walk to the Beach!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, table football, ping pong
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 32343 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmilla Beach Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪52 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.

Bring your Big Group, 12 BR/8 BA, Private Pool, Walk to the Beach!

Welcome to the Red Marlin! Located on the corner of Beach Access 1A and 11th Street, this island gem is approximately a 400 yard walk (3-5 minutes) to the beach or a minute by beach cart. When you're not enjoying the close proximity to the beach, relax and enjoy a cold beverage while taking in the cool gulf breeze alongside your own heated pool. The pool area features a beautiful "beach-entry" style in-ground pool, BBQ grill, surfboard cabana table, and beautiful island décor to top off this coastal bend retreat.

With 12 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, the Red Marlin accommodates up to 32 guests and is ideal for family gatherings, weddings, reunions, fishing trips, and corporate retreats. The property is divided into two separate floors--each with six bedrooms (two with king beds, two with queen beds, and two bunk rooms) and four baths. Each has a large living/dining area where your group can gather and a full kitchen. The upper floor has a balcony overlooking Beach Access Road 1-A and a large covered deck overlooking the pool that is perfect for morning coffee or a cold drink at the end of the day. The lower floor has a large covered patio where you can relax after a swim in the pool.

Across the patio is another building housing the game rooms and laundry facilities. Downstairs you'll find ping-pong, foosball, and a game table to entertain the kids after a day at the beach. Upstairs is a game/poker room with a wet bar and a laundry room with two sets of machines. Wireless internet and smart televisions with a standard cable package are also provided.

The Red Marlin is in the Port A "golf cart zone" which means you can use a cart to get to the beach, shop or dine downtown, or just enjoy the many attractions on the island. The beach is a five-minute walk or about a minute by cart or car and there is shopping within a block of the property.

The Red Marlin is unmatched on the island. It's a place you'll want to return to and make lasting memories. We hope you visit us in iconic Port A soon!

City of Port Aransas Rental Registration #009366
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Mustang Island Beach. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Mustang Island Beach and Holiday Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The family-friendly vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,693 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Rules

Per city ordinance, noise should be limited between 10 PM and 8 AM.
No smoking of any kind is allowed in the house, the game rooms, or the pool area.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
All events need to be approved by the manager.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 32
Note from host: All events need to be approved by the manager.
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 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Reviews

Bring your Big Group, 12 BR/8 BA, Private Pool, Walk to the Beach! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every thing was great, we all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Business trip with customers and spouses. Plenty of room. Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big property great for a big family. Close to the Beach

9 of us enjoyed our stay here. It was walking distance from the beach and there was plenty of
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis B., Georgetown Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of room. Younger people really enjoyed the game room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chinh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca A.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getsway

We had such a great time and this house was perfect for our large family to all be together under one roof. Lots of space to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Xaling T.

Poor Customer Service/Management

Place is spacious for big group but rating 2Star because of poor customer service.We contacted the host via text & phone about some electrical light issues. The lights would flicker on and off. Noticed this the 1st night, but it was not bad & everyone could still enjoy the night. The lights flickering on and off got so bad on 2nd day towards nighttime that we had to cook dinner and eat in the dark. It was flashing on and off very fast like club party lights, then died for 10-15mins & came back on. This repeated throughout the night. Messaged & sent videos as proof. He took no acknowledgment & said the previous two guests before did not mention this & to his knowledge, there are no electrical issues with the lights because an electrician has already come out to check and everything is fine. Pretty much he was telling us to just deal with the lights flashing on and off like we’re in the club. Any customer spending 3k to rent this place would be upset that they are dismissing this & asking something to be done. Despite the concern, we stayed until the next morning to checkout. We did get 1 night refunded & they sent a message saying "we accepted a refund so why did we continue to stay the night". Sending that last “petty” message shows how poorly it was managed.Updated: host confirmed that there was an electrical issue with the wiring & there was nothing they could have done. In my opinion, they are well aware of this issue and it has happened before but they fail to fix it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed for the weekend!

The house was perfect for what we needed. It is exactly what is pictured and had plenty of space for 14 teenagers to spread out and enjoy their time in the house. The heated pool was great for our end of Feb stay, the game room got lots of use, both living rooms were large enough for us to hangout and enjoy being a team, and it is a short walk over the hill to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Insha D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Birthday Ever

I celebrated my 25th birthday in Port Aransas with my large group of friends and family and it was the most amazing birthday I’ve ever had! There was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy their privacy. The weather was chilly so the home was perfect for us to stay in and have a wonderful time. If we ever visit Port Aransas again, we will definitely be staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale H., Manor, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

This was our second year staying at this house. Plenty of room for our big family. Great place. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

Is perfect for a large family group. Close to beach. Really enjoyed this place. Will use it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paige C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Plenty of space for all ages. Nice to have downstairs bedrooms for the less mobile. Well equipped kitchens
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis B., Georgetown Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Trip 2024

Sadly, Hurricane Beryl caused the cancellation of our annual family vacation. The owners were very helpful with advice and options, including a refund. We have booked the house for next year, fingers crossed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large Group Getaway

This place was just what we needed to start our Summer Break! It was spacious and close to everything we needed. Bobby and family were pleasant to work with. Thank you for a great vacation experience! Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness

28 of us in the house

Great floor plan. The house is decorated beautifully. The hostess Bobbi was very accommodating. Everything we needed was in the house. We brought our own towels. My suggestion would be to have the checkout instructions printed and taped on the wall upstairs and downstairs. Thank you for hosting us in this beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Deep sea get away

Took a few of our team members to Port A to do some deep sea fishing. It’s not easy to find a place that will sleep 17 adults each in their own bed but this place had the set up with room to spare and the location was awesome. Would recommend staying here for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location,

This location was amazing to walk to the beach for Sandfest. The gameroom and pool were wonderful for our large extended family. Having 2 smaller kitchens instead of one large one was not great, but manageable. Be aware you are on a corner with a decent amount of traffic heading to and from the beach so you will hear street noise. Tons of beds, space, and parking! Wonderfully communicative and available hosts. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and fun stay!

We stayed at this house for our company’s team building and it was more than enough space that we could all spread out and enjoy time together. We loved this house and never had a dull moment! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a fun weekend

It was so fun being together for Easter in this property. The property was beautiful and such a great spot for the family. Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

House was very clean and very fun. Pool was warm and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place for large group

Overall the place was in a great location, management company was very flexible and accommodating. House was perfect for many people with areas to feel like there is a lot of space. The cart rental place next door gave us great deals on rentals. We had a wonderful time together. Negatives were: cleanliness (especially assuming all guests remit a large cleaning fee like we did), the towel’s being old and something you would use for cleaning not personal use, in need of updates, there were no extra blankets and the beds were very noisy and not comfortable in almost every one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent response

Appreciate the prompt response regarding a small repair that was needed. Very fast and prompt
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place turned out to become a great stay.

It was what I was looking for when looking for a place to hold our retreat. I couldn't ask for a better place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale H., Manor, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini vacation

We have a large family and every November we all have a family get together in Port Aransas and need a big house for everyone. This place was perfect. Everyone I enjoyed it here. There was lots of room for everyone. We will be back. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023