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Dining
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16286 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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

Expansive Coastal Retreat, Sleeps 16, 2 Living Areas, Huge Outdoor Deck, Close t

Dolphin Bay CV424 - Expansive Coastal Retreat, Sleeps 16, 2 Living Areas, Huge Outdoor Deck, Close to Beach

WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS PROPERTY
Dolphin Bay is designed for large families and group getaways, offering over 3,000 square feet, multiple living spaces, and flexible sleeping arrangements for up to 16 guests. With two living areas, a full kitchen plus kitchenette, and a spacious outdoor deck built for gathering, this home makes it easy for everyone to be together without ever feeling crowded. Just minutes from the beach, it’s the kind of place where group trips feel effortless.

HIGHLIGHTS
-Sleeps up to 16 guests with 7 sleeping areas
-Over 3,000 sq ft with two separate living areas
-Full kitchen + additional kitchenette for large group meals
-Extra-large front deck ideal for evening hangouts
-Two ensuite bedrooms for added privacy
-Pet friendly (see restrictions below)
-Kid-friendly setup with bunk room and boat bed
-Just a 3-minute drive to the beach, restaurants, and shops

WHAT TO EXPECT
Dolphin Bay stands out as a true group-friendly home, with space intentionally designed for both connection and separation. Two full living areas allow your group to spread out comfortably — whether that’s kids in one space and adults in another, or simply having room to relax without feeling on top of each other.

The kitchen setup is especially functional for larger groups. With both a full kitchen and a separate kitchenette, meal prep, snacks, and drinks can all happen at once without crowding — something that makes a noticeable difference during longer stays.

The front deck quickly becomes the centerpiece of the home. It’s a shaded, breezy space where guests naturally gather in the evenings for conversation, games, and downtime after a day at the beach.

Sleeping arrangements are flexible and designed with real groups in mind. Two ensuite queen bedrooms provide private retreats for couples, while additional guest rooms, bunk options, and the unique boat bed with trundle make it easy to accommodate kids and extended family. Every space is set up to make group travel simple and comfortable.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Primary Bedroom: Queen bed and private bathroom
Second Bedroom: Queen bed and private bathroom
Third Bedroom: Queen bed
Fourth Bedroom: Queen bed
Fifth Bedroom: Full bed
Sixth room: Twin over full bunk bed
Seventh Sleeping Area: Twin boat bed with twin trundle
Living Area: Queen sleeper sofa

Clean Bed Promise: We wash every sheet, towel, and comforter after each stay at our in-house professional facility at over 140°F, exceeding CDC standards.

HOME FEATURES
- Two living areas
- Full kitchen and separate kitchenette
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Free private Wi-Fi
- TVs throughout

OUTDOOR FEATURES
- Extra-large front deck with outdoor seating
- BBQ grill
- Family games area on deck

PARKING
- Maximum of 4 vehicles permitted

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- 2 night minimum stay required, 3 nights during summer season and holidays
- Primary guest must be at least 25 years old
- Signed rental agreement and valid ID required
- No Klarna or Affirm payments accepted
- Wi-Fi and cable service may be limited due to coastal conditions
- This is a PET-FRIENDLY RENTAL. Pet fees are an additional $100+tax , per pet, per stay. A maximum of 2 pets are allowed. Additionally, a pet-cleaning fee is also charged, which is $25+tax per stay.

GUEST SERVICES
- 24/7 guest support
- Professionally cleaned property
- Pre-arrival inspection
- Clean towels and linens provided
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Starter supplies including soap, shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and sponge

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
- Port Aransas Beach – 1 mile
- Horace Caldwell Pier – 2 miles
- Roberts Point Park – 2 miles
- Mustang Island State Park – 18 miles
- Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington – 40 miles

Port A Escapes makes every effort to ensure accuracy; however, details may change without notice and may contain errors or omissions.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from University of Texas Marine Science Institute. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes by car from Port Aransas Beach and 6 minutes from Mustang Island Beach
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Unit size: 3,083 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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.

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Expansive Coastal Retreat, Sleeps 16, 2 Living Areas, Huge Outdoor Deck, Close t Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Group

Great place with plenty of room and areas. Any issues where handled within minutes by the manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for large groups.

This house was perfect for our large group of 16. We cooked a big dinner Saturday night and used one of the kitchens and the grill. There was plenty of space for everyone to eat. Everything was clean and we did not see one bug that was mentioned in previous reviews. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pete B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Birthday getaway

Overall we loved the location. Plenty of space for everyone. We will definitely stay here again. Just a few small issues. Nothing that will detour us from staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Port A escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great spot!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Franklin Family Beach Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at Port Aransas. The house had plenty of rooms to house five families and even offered additional space for our teen boys. We had a wonderful time playing on the back deck and yard with the kids while they waited patiently for the adults to be ready for the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie R.

PERFECT!!!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, Open plan, and great spot
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, eclectic home in Old PortAransas

Charming home with a wrap around verandah we enjoyed daily—always a sea breeze and comfortable. Ed’s are very comfortable and the living spaces had plenty of room for all activities - puzzles, computer games or just relaxing Loved being IN Port Aransas and seeing this town from “new”eyes - close enough to walk to watch the dolphins surfing the bow waves in the shipping channel as the tankers came through.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

I surprised my husband with a family getaway with our adult kids for his 60th birthday, & this place was perfect! We had plenty of space for everyone-indoor & outdoor! There were 10 of us, & we had plenty of parking for everyone. They also provided plenty of the miscellaneous items like soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc…They have everything for cooking; however, I would suggest bringing your own skillets.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Adorable Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay in Port A. Location is great, as you can golf cart around all the local restaurants and bars. Also, easy access to the beach. My two main requests are cleanliness and great AC and neither disappointed. Adorable place to stay with lots of room.
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving vacation

House had enough bedrooms and bathrooms to support the number listed. Two huge living areas, a game room for kids and a fenced in front yard with a large deck. Within 5 mins. of the water. Furniture not very comfortable in the living room areas, good kitchen area and storage for food. Overall the house servered all our needs for a great family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Calvin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely recommend!!

Beautiful home & perfect layout! It was great having one bedroom by the kitchen for the couple who always wakes up earliest & did most of the cooking. All the teenagers stayed upstairs, & the bedroom with its own bathroom was perfect for me & my 2 kiddos. My toddler loved the arcade game! The backyard was great to hang out with the whole family when we weren’t at the beach, which was only a few minutes away on the golf cart
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Martin Family

We enjoyed the yard and outdoor toys. Overall we enjoyed the house.some small plastic ccuos leak, middle tub on main floor drains very slow outlets next bar dont work
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Miranda P.

Worked out great.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute space. Great location for a fishing trip. Only notes I would make would be some bathrooms don’t have great water pressure, floors are soft in some areas and there were water roaches. Given this is a coastal home some things are to be considered possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

LaToya M. M.

Two Thumbs Up!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice house loved it had alllll necessary things. My family loves to cook and house came with EVERYTHING needed to cook our meals. The cart provided was awesome.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

The house was big enough for our group of 7 and the beds were good. The problem was the roaches. Bunk bed(which has no ladder) was a concern because the ceiling fan is too close. Ceiling fan in bathroom was very dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Eden P.

Beautiful spacious home!

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental was so spacious. All the family members were very comfortable. The home is very beautiful and super clean and tidy upon arrival. We had one issue with the AC in the front part of the home not cooling but that was fixed pretty quickly. We would definitely rent this home again. Great location with easy access the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Beach Week

This was the second year our family spent our annual "Family Beach Week" in this beautiful home. With seven bedrooms and ages ranging from 3 years old upward, everyone had room for the privacy they needed. We love the big wrap-around verandah and spent most evenings outside, despite temperatures over 100 degrees. We had an internet problem when we arrived, but it was quickly fixed. The bedrooms and living areas are large and very comfortable. Thank you, again, for the care given to this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Calvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hanselka Family Christmas

Overall very positive appreciation of overall experience- spacious accommodating all members of our 4 generation family; good location; fyi, the commode in the first bedroom leaks at the water inlet connector and couldn’t exit on; Also, about 5’inside the Channelview entrance the flooring is not stable a heavy person might break through if they stepped on it; overall, as stated we were very satisfied…
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely my favorite

Check in was a breeze, no issues at all, house is a great place to spreed out a large family, the two living areas and the outdoor space really made this my favorite rental and I have been a VRBO renter for over 15 years. We had a groups of 15 from 8 to 61 and it was perfect. A few amenities like the outdoor griddle made it so easy to cook for 15 and there were a few extra beds we didn’t expect but were glad they were there and the video game was a great plus for both young and old. The location was close to everything, and in a very quiet neighborhood, the beach and the grocery are close too. Highly recommend for a big family, we loved it and plan to come back in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter at the beach

The property was spacious and exactly what we needed for our large family stay. The fenced in yard was great for the little kids to play in and stay safe:). The only issues we had were that there was no working coffee maker, but Coffee Waves came to the rescue with 96 oz carafes of coffee. Also, we had to call maintenance to come fix the wifi as it was not working. Prompt attention from the management company though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

Our fellowship Bible study group trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We all just needed to get away. Been working long hours not been Port, A in a long time to our surprise. Wow it’s all changed. The growth is amazing not to mention our house that we stayed at just perfect for the amount of us that wanted to get away on a small trip. We definitely will come back and want to stay in the same house. Also have recommended it to my daughter which she stayed with us loved that they’re coming back and bringing their Hill Country youth ranch from Kerrville to stay there as well.
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice space!

Although the house has an interesting layout, we really enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor spaces. There was room for all the people and all of our things. Overall it was very spacious for our large group. Unfortunately it was not very clean but that may have been because there were renters in right before us and they were trying to flip multiple properties and we were allowed to check in 1 hour after check in hours were supposed to occur. Several of the shower drains don't drain well and need some attention.l There was also a lot of random things left in the house, looks like someone moved out in the early 90's and left some of their things like random printers, hair rollers, etc. Also the kitchen was not well furnished with pots and pans. They were well used and we spent more time trying to get food unstuck from them than we did cooking in them. With all of that being said, we would consider staying here again but would bring needed pots & pans.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ashley C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This home had mice, roaches, and one of the rooms bed frame was collapsed when we got there.

Again, no one expects to see a mouse, or that many roaches roaming throughout the property. In addition, one of the rooms had a broken bed frame. My mom had to sleep on the floor. There appears to be a mold like substance (2 feet tall) in the bathroom. Definitely concerning. Not to mention the flooring which is spiking up creating a dangerous surface. This is especially true for kiddos walking barefoot, or anyone really.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beatiuful Home for Big Families

Beautiful home for large families. Lots of space for everyone to hang out. Golf cart that is dropped off on day of arrival is a plus and makes it easy to get to the beach and around town. Here are some minor issues we had. 1. Refrigerator and freezer are a side by side. The freezer door is by the wall and does not open all the way. Hard to get food in and out. There is another frig/freezer upstairs so you are able to put larger items up there. 2. Bedroom description and pictures on VRBO is not exactly accurate. Here are the rooms/beds: Downstairs- Four bedrooms with Queen beds. One sofa bed in living room. Upstairs- One Twin bed in the landing area of the stairs. The bed is in shape of a boat so we called it the boat bed. One Full bed in a small room. Another room with a bunk-bed. The bottom mattress is a Full and the top is a Twin. The top bunk is close to the ceiling fan so you cannot have the fan on when someone is up there. Bring sheets and blankets for sofa bed. I hope you enjoy the house as much as we did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Peggy W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Pros: Location is great! Close to everything. Better location than Cinnamon Shores. Has a great deck and a nice grassy front lawn. Nice extras were the grill, the extra large tv, and the arcade, washer/dryer. Conns:This place is a dump. The main door with the keypad to get in had rusted hinges and fell off completely during our stay. A whole wall of outlets didn’t work in the main living room (was not tripped breaker). The towel rack was broken in one bathroom and fell off continuously. Much of the furniture was dorm room cast off and tacky. Some of the tv remotes needed batteries. The kitchen wasn’t very well stocked and didn’t have basic essentials that most rentals have such as salt and pepper. We had to go buy a can opener. Most of the coffee cups were too small for the supplied Keurig.Very little toilet tissue was supplied. The yard had dog poop throughout. One of the bedrooms had broken blinds and the last renters had attempted to repair it by duct taping a piece trash over the break. Somehow the cleaner missed this prior to our arrival. There wasn’t an accessible outlet on the outside of the house. We finally found one in the a/c unit in the back yard and had to squeeze our golf cart between the house and the fence to get it back there to charge it. There isn’t an outdoor shower, not even a water hose to spray off after being at the beach or to clean your floats before packing up. Stuff like this is standard at any beach house I’ve ever stayed. Overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025