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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7196 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Place, Mustang Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪38 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.

Beachside Bliss: Pet-Friendly Retreat with Elevator and Direct Boardwalk Access

🌊☀️ Relax, Unwind & Breathe in the Sea Air at Brucie’s Bungalow – MD145 🏖️
Your perfect slice of Mustang Island paradise

✨ Ocean views • Multiple balconies • Private boardwalk to the beach ✨

📌 Occupancy Notice
Maximum occupancy is strictly enforced per city ordinance and is based on legal capacity, not bed count.

🌴 Welcome to Brucie’s Bungalow
Escape to Brucie’s Bungalow, a beautifully renovated coastal retreat where modern comfort meets the easy rhythm of the Gulf. Tucked away on pristine Mariner’s Drive, this home offers a peaceful escape from the crowds—while still keeping you close to Mustang Island’s beaches, dining, and entertainment.

Take a short stroll down your private boardwalk, feel the sand between your toes, and let the island vibes take over—paradise really is that close 🌊.

🌅 Outdoor Living at Its Finest
Designed for outdoor enjoyment, this home features four stunning balconies, a huge wraparound deck, and an open-air sitting room—perfect for morning coffee ☕, afternoon lounging, or sunset cocktails 🌇 with the ocean breeze in your hair.

With expansive exterior spaces, there’s plenty of room to relax, play, or simply soak up the Mustang Island sunshine ☀️.

🏡 Comfortable, Thoughtful Interior Design
Inside, comfort and convenience shine throughout.

🔹 Second Level:

🛏️ Two queen bedrooms

🛌 Primary suite with walk-in closet & private bath

🛁 Two full bathrooms

Prefer to skip the stairs? A multi-person elevator provides easy access to all levels.

🎉 An Entertainer’s Dream
The third floor is the heart of the home, featuring:

🍽️ An open-concept living area

🍳 Large eat-in kitchen with maple cabinetry & granite countertops

🔥 Spacious living room with cozy wood fireplace

🌊 Wraparound deck with sweeping ocean & bay views

A separate TV room with a full bar 🍹 and an additional full bath offer even more space for relaxing or entertaining.

🧺 Added Convenience
The first level includes a full laundry area and a half bath, making longer stays easy and comfortable.

With balconies on every level, you’ll enjoy sunrises over the Gulf and sunsets over the bay—every single day of your stay 🌅🌄.

🐾 Good to Know

☕ Drip coffee maker & Keurig

🛺 Golf cart access

🐶 Pet-friendly (2 pets max)

🌊 Exterior decks & balconies with ocean & bay views

🛗 Multi-person elevator (all levels)

🏛️ Corpus Christi STR #: 2022-124622

📧 Important Note
Upon reservation confirmation, a rental contract outlining all policies, rules, and expectations will be emailed and must be reviewed and signed prior to arrival.

🌴 From sunrise coffees to sunset skies, Brucie’s Bungalow is where unforgettable island memories are made. 🌊✨
Must be 25 years of age to rent.

Boardwalk to beach access.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you'll be close to Mustang Island Beach. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • 12 minutes by car from Port Aransas Beach and 5 minutes from Palmilla Beach Golf Club
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,110 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

Rules

Must be 25 years of age to rent. Boardwalk to beach access.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
Property Registration Number 2022-124622
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.

Property is also known as

351098

Beachside Bliss: Pet-Friendly Retreat with Elevator and Direct Boardwalk Access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Location for Vacation

This is our second time staying at Brucie's. The house is so great. So much room for everyone to spread out. Love the kitchen and dining for enjoying our home cooked meals each evening. The walk to the beach is short and sweet with the boardwalk at the end of the road. We really like working with the management, New Waves Vacation Rentals. Easy check in process and excellent communication. Look forward to our next adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mona G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the Sun

Its a little father from the beach than my old self liked to walk, so we drove down to the end of the boardwalk and walked in from there. There were some things that could have used more information (a sound system in the house we had no idea how to use, an outdoor shower we in back of the house we didn't find until the 3rd day, a VERY finicky elevator), the complete lack of any seating on the bedroom floor (1-2 chairs would be nice), and no seating on the master suite balcony. All in all, though, once we got used to the place, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach break

Easy access to the beach for long walks. Nice views of the sunsets from the third floor balconies. Nice coffee maker🤗 and a cold fridge! It was a short stay and overall a very good experience. However we could not locate a broom. If we were staying longer finding the broom would have become a priority - it is a beach property. Would definitely recommend the stay for families. Good space to spread out and still feel connected.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elois W.

Liked: Cleanliness

House has a great vibe!

Great bar and primary in suite. Love the jettedtub and views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness

145 Mariners Dr

Everything was very nice an comfortable. The issues we had was with the operation of the elevator and having no control over the AC. The elevator has a switch issue that is a little annoying and the AC kept us very cold and we had to turn it off occasionally to warm up. We found out that we just needed to call the management office to control the temperature. We had an initial odor when first arriving but it seemed to go away as the AC was started up and ran for a while, there was a sink in the master bathroom that was slow draining. We did have a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay at the rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mariner

Very comfortable. Unique layout. Quiet neighborhood. Doors need to be realigned, but overall perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theorron J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay close too the action

Nice house with plenty of space and equipped with a great kitchen. If you like to cook and consider yourself a foodie you will enjoy two kitchens “ one in the 3rd floor and one in the rooftop” and all the cookware you need to prep , cook and create great meals for the family. This home also provides a nice view of the backside of the island. Views of the airport and skydivers nonstop as well as a marina view. Good place to escape and only about a mile away from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house and location

The house is accurate to the listing and very clean! Beds were comfortable and basics for cooking in the kitchen were available. Plenty of room for our group to hang out both inside and outside, and it was a short walk to the beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port A getaway

Beautiful house! Very clean and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bruce's Bungalow review: 5 stars

We very much enjoyed our stay at Port Aransas at the Bruce's Bungalow property. The house is very clean and comfortable, with views of the Gulf of Mexico and the music of the waves at night. It is very conveniently located, just outside the bustle of Port Aransas and with no very near neighbors, with easy acess to the beach, but very close to Port Aransas and Corpus Christi attractions and services. Most important to us was it's proximity to the National Seashore on North Padre Island and to the wonderful Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. New Wave, the management company, was very easy to reach for any questions and advice. We highly recommend this site.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good property, close to beach

Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property!

We had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful house. The location is great, away from busy Port A but close enough. Just hanging out in the house with lightening fast Wi-Fi was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Bruce’s bungalow was the perfect home for our family and dogs. We really enjoyed our stay, the home and location are beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

I can’t say enough about this property. I am always nervous that the photos and description are really not accurate. This house was exactly as it is advertised. The home was beautiful, clean and had all the extras you need for your stay. We spent Christmas week there and had a couple of cold days that caused us to stay inside. There were plenty of puzzles and games to keep us busy. The kitchen is very well stocked and we cooked all but one meal at the house. We rented a golf cart and found it a very easy trip back and forth to the beach. I do recommend a cart if you have small children, elderly family or a lot of beach stuff. It is a short hike to get to the sand. Once you are at the beach, it is like having a private beach! The public access on either side of the boardwalk is about a half mile away. We saw very little traffic where we were but further down, the beach was crowded. It was very nice. The elevator in the house was a huge plus but we really only needed it to do laundry. They are building more homes on the street but they did not interfere with the view. I would recommend a broom and mop be available. We had two dogs and I would have swept before leaving. I also want to note that most vacation homes require you start the laundry, strip beds and do an almost full house clean when you check out. It seems unfair when you are charged a cleaning fee. This property asked the minimum. Take out your trash and start the dishwasher. We really enjoyed everything about our stay. Thank you Brucie’s Bungalow and New Wave Rentals!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Relaxing

Very nice place, exactly as advertised…not many homes in immediate area, so surprisingly quiet and peaceful. Was nice having access to the boat garage for storage of miscellaneous beach “stuff”. Elevator operation is a bit wonky, but worked good once we figured out what was going on. Elevator outer door interlocks could use some attention…2nd floor in particular doesn’t always work without manual intervention. No big deal really, just keeps you from being able to call the cab to another floor. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed vacation

Our stay was wonderful the house was great. The only recommendation I have would be to have extra linens available for guests such as an extra blanket for the bed or linens for the roll a way beds.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Could of been a 5 star

Everything was great. Cleaners had to return on day two to clean again. Showers and tile floors where not cleaned. Normal wear and tear but nothing out of the ordinary. Wish I could of giving it a 5 but that is perfection and this unit was not perfect but darn near it. We will stay again and recommend to others
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice!

Excellent experience! Very nice and comfortable accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kate R.

Nice house for a big group, but needs some attention to detail

We stayed here as a party of 3 families, each with young children (ranging 6 months- 13 years). The house was spacious and offered pull out cots for the kids. The ocean view was somewhat lacking as the home is pretty far away from the beach, but beach access was quite easy. We encountered a few technical concerns: the elevator wasn’t working (which would have been handy given all the junk brought for the kids), and the ice maker was lacking. The kitchen had a nice supply of cookware, but absolutely no seasoning, oil, salt, pepper, etc, or any other cooking basics you come to expect with VRBO listings. Also, the floors were very dirty with sand and dust, so everyone’s feet were black all weekend. If staying here with babies, would highly recommend bringing additional gates for the top of the stairs. Also, the 2nd floor hallway bathroom’s tub has a broken drain plug, so we resorted to wedging a bar of soap under it to keep it open…kinda ghetto. Lastly, we were given one single coffee filter at arrival, which was comical, if not irritating given that the listing specifically listed providing these. Overall it’s a typical island house with potential to be a great rental, but will need much more attention to detail if its going to achieve this.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness

House was great

House was great. So many different balcony’s. Location was great and quiet away from crazy downtown port a. Only problem was some of the outside furniture was broken and not useable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would definitely return!

The whole group had fun. Easy beach access, although renting one of their golf carts was so easy I highly recommend it! Great place 💕
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual beach visit

Entire family enjoyed the visit. elevator was perfect for the grandparents and 4 week old grandchild
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent accommodations and plenty a room for entertaining

Nice quiet location and just a short drive into Port Aransas
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun time

We enjoyed our stay at this property. There were 3 flights of stairs to get a good workout, but the elevator was nice to have. Clean and comfortable with lots of room to enjoy inside and outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022