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Gulf Views and Boardwalk to Beach, Pet Friendly

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Living area
Boardwalk to beach
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Port Aransas, TX
  • Holiday Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • IB Magee Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gulf Views and Boardwalk to Beach, Pet Friendly

3BR / 2BA / 10 Guests / Boardwalk to Beach / Pet Friendly / Gas Grill / Outdoor Shower / Golf Cart Accessible / Parking for 4 Cars / No Boats and Trailers Permitted in Neighborhood

Pieces of Eight is a charming beach house located in a quiet neighborhood with captivating views of the Gulf from the back deck, living room and two of the three bedrooms, and is just steps from the gated boardwalk leading directly to the beach. Pieces of Eight rests on stilts leaving the ground level for parking and shaded outdoor seating.
The grand ceilings and striking fireplace give this home a romantic and cozy feel with bursts of nautical and tropical décor and textures. The Livingroom is comprised of two couches and rocker recliner, made for watching a movie on the TV with cable and Wi-Fi or gazing out the back windows and door at the view of the water. The family can gather around for boardgames, cards, read a book or select from a movie provided on the shelving area next to the TV. The desk with lamp and chair is beneficial for those working from home or for distance learning assignments.
Make yourself at home in the kitchen preparing meals with crisp white appliances, open shelving, spacious counter tops, a regular coffee maker, dishes, basic pots, pans and utensils. Savor your freshly cooked meals at the glass dining table with seating for eight. The master bedroom (BR1) and bathroom are just off of the living area and can be closed off for a private, intimate retreat area with access to the back deck. Unwind in this suite with a King bed, nightstands, closet, luggage rack, chest for your beach attire, wall mounted TV and accent chair. The bathroom has a tile vanity, separate from the tub/shower. For your convenience, there is a full-size washer and dryer tucked neatly in the bathroom. The other two bedrooms are situated on the other side of the home. Rest in the guest room (BR2) consisting of a Queen bed, nightstand, accent chair, closet, chest and wall mounted TV and a glass door accessing the back deck. Kids will love sleeping in the bunk room (BR3) made up of a Twin over Full bunk bed and an additional Twin bed, nightstand, closet and wall mounted TV. The shared hall bathroom includes a double vanity and tub/shower. Take in the back deck where there is plenty outdoor furniture for everyone to enjoy the rolling dunes, the awesome ocean views, sunbathing, stargazing, sipping your morning coffee or a cold beverage.
Under the house, there is parking for four vehicles, a shaded deck with a large table and bar for entertaining, escaping the heat and enjoying the cool ocean breezes. Take advantage of the outdoor shower with hot and cold water for rinsing off after your beach excursions.
This home is just blocks from restaurants, shops and nightlife. Look no further for a better location to bring the family to play, entertain, take in the ocean breeze, or walk over to the beach.

BR1-King
BR2-Queen
BR3-Twin over Full and separate Twin

*Pet Friendly (with an additional $95 pet fee per pet, limit 2 pets). Fee request will be sent separately after booking.
*Parking for 4 vehicles, No Boats and Trailers Permitted in Neighborhood
*Minimum age to book with Life in Paradise is 25, valid ID required.

STR # 252960

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Affirm Payments Are Not Accepted.

Important information

You need to know

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is near the beach. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Horace Caldwell Pier and Fisherman's Wharf. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mustang Island Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Waves P - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Views and Boardwalk to Beach, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Views and Boardwalk to Beach, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Views and Boardwalk to Beach, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Views and Boardwalk to Beach, Pet Friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Holiday Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Horace Caldwell Pier and Mustang Island Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Port A Getaway

We enjoyed our stay! We could hear the ocean from the deck and the beach was just a short walk which we loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Great beach access

A nice place to stay. Very comfortable and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne Z.

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

Very clean, well-stocked home in great location

We were very pleased with the home and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

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

Great House for a Short Honeymoon!

Wonderful home, and wonderful location! Will stay again!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Cedar Park, TX

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

Awesome family vacation

We loved this cottage. Very clean, wonderful location right off of the boardwalk to the beach! Great outdoor seating and great views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L., Austin

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

Wonderful Beach Getaway!

We loved this house and really enjoyed how close it was to the beach and restaurants and shops in town! The house was spacious and clean and very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Cute and comfortable!

Perfect little rental. Right next to the boardwalk for easy access to the beach. The house was well stocked with everything you need and you can hear the waves from your bed. We had a minor issue with the TV (wasn’t plugged in. My bad) and they came right away and fixed it/plugged it in. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Perfect beach house!

We were very impressed with all aspects of the property and would stay again. The descriptions and images were accurate and the house and was even better than expected. All appliances and AC were great, all the kitchen items you would need, so many towels, outdoor shower etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter v.

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

Great location and cool place

We loved it. It was our second time to stay. Our favorite beach house in Port A.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Great Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It is nicely decorated and furnished. It’s far enough from the busy streets of town and just minutes from the beach. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

William C S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach getaway Port A

Rental transaction was easy, cute layout, great location, maintenance could have been better. Contacts were nice and responded quickly to our requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great Escape

Lovely house that was convent to everything. The communication was excellent and they answered every question we had. I would highly recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B., Austin, Texas

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

Location is everything!

We had a great time at the beach. We could walk directly out onto our own boardwalk to the beach. Close to town, shops, restaurants, etc. The master bed was very comfortable. Glad we were able to bring our dogs!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan J., Waco,Texas

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

Great location

Close to the beach, close to town. A couple of power strips would be helpful. Everyone has so many electronic devices.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Beautiful house and a great location

House was clean and beautiful. It is a little older but very well taken care of. Lots of little amenities, beach towels, washer / dryer, and stuff like that there are not at a lot of rentals. It is a great location, quiet and secluded yet very close to beach and other areas to do things. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby H.

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

Nice view & close beach

We really enjoyed our stay. The neighborhood was so nice and so close to the beach it was great to access. My only concern is for any dog people. There ia very little good grass to walk dogs as hard stickers are everywhere. Loved hearing the ocean and breeze & views from deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne J.

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

Pieces of 8

Excellent location, wonderful living space both inside and outside the house. Disposal was clogged and they replaced it quickly. A delightful stay! RLJ
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N., Austin, TX

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

Perfect home in perfect location

This is my second stay at LP8. The tiny neighborhood is perfect, the walkway to the beach is right next to the house and the house is delightful. Clean as can be, comfy beds, TVs in every room, great deck on the back and an underneath parking and patio area. I always try to stay in this house when I go to Port A. It’s perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence V., Boerne

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

Port A MLK weekend

Great Location and comfortable house. Did have trouble with the pin lock. Took several tries to make it work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Austin

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

Nice View/Nice Staff

Overall a good experience. House was nice. There were a view rotten boards and items that weren’t the mostly toddler friendly on the deck under. But the staff and host were great and so was the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

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

Rain rain go away!

due to weather we wanted to stay over and extra day and had no problem doing so. Because of continuing rain we had to spend a lot of time in the house. It was very comfortable We will stay here again with hopefully a lot better weather!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana W.

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

Great at 8!

Property was very convenient to the beach as well as Port A! The home was very nice! The only problem we had was figuring out how to turn on the TV (to watch the weather) and a few times to connect to the internet! There are a few updates that could be made, but it was clean and had a wonderful amount of supplies to get started and plenty for just a weekend stay! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Very very good

This property exceeded my expectations. It wasn't formal and fussy, but felt like visiting a family member's home. Rooms were comfortable and laid out well. Kitchen was very well equiped. There were lots of beach towels. boogie boards, chairs, and even dog toys. Absolutely a joy. The boardwalk to the beach was right out the front door and the drive (if we wanted to take the more stuff) was only a block away.. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donna E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not worth the amount of monies paid

The beach amenities below house were sub par for a vacation beach house. Grill was corroded and only two burners worked. Spicket for water house handle was broken. Outside shower was unusable. Water handle to adjust flow was broken. Inside of house: Sheets/Blankets were dirty. Floor was unswept with a lot of sand. Air conditioning registers in living area dripping water. Dryer was not drying towels. Had to set cycle two to three times. Very dissatisfied and we drove from Chicago. Called in to check out on last day and stated the above. They mentioned that why did I not call. With the numerous things that I mentioned that there was never a proper preinspection of the property not to have known all issues. Will never use again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

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