Porpoise of Life

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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14404.5 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Hot tub

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Port Aransas, TX

Mustang Island Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Palmilla Beach Golf Club
‪3 min drive‬
Port Aransas Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4th Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5th Bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Bathroom

3rd Bathroom

4th Bathroom

Half Bath

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Porpoise of Life | Pet Friendly, Shared Pool

As you take in this stunning home at first glance, you’ll think, “wow!” Porpoise of Life is a five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom with grand Key West-style architecture. This large home can accommodate up to 16 guests. With easy access to the beach and a resort-style community pool, your days spent here are sure to be memorable!

Step inside and find open living spaces and vaulted ceilings. The large kitchen has all you’ll need to prepare delicious meals, including stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a wine fridge. There’s plenty of space in the two dining rooms or the separate breakfast nook to enjoy a meal with your loved ones. Gather around in the living room to catch the big game, or curl up with a good book in the second living room upstairs.

The primary bedroom has a comfy king-size bed, flat-screen TV and an en-suite bathroom with double vanity. Two guest bedrooms offer queen-size beds, while the fourth bedroom offers two twin-size beds. The bunk room offers a twin-over-full-size bunk bed with a twin trundle and a full daybed with a flat-screen TV. For additional guests, enjoy the two twin-size sleeper sofas.

Porpoise of Life is truly a luxurious home located in one of the most prestigious subdivisions in Port Aransas. This home has everything you need to enjoy a spectacular vacation. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, private deck, outdoor shower, a charcoal grill, towels and linens, a washer and dryer and Silver Sands concierge service. Golf carts are available to rent.

Book your stay at Porpoise of Life and find out why the beaches of Port Aransas, Texas, consistently make the Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best list. Known as the “Fishing Capital of Texas,” Port Aransas is an angler’s haven with pier fishing, deep-sea excursions, and bay and channel fishing. You can even cast your line directly in the surf. Water activities abound in Port Aransas, and you will have your fill of surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, kayaking and paddleboarding. The pristine coastline and warm waters of the Gulf invite you to spend leisurely days swimming, snorkeling and beach combing. Port Aransas also boasts a bustling community of art galleries, museums, boutiques, and restaurants to satisfy every palate. Book Porpoise of Life and find out for yourself why Port Aransas is a favorite vacation destination!

City of Port Aransas Registration: 200107102

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, this holiday home is near the beach. Palmilla Beach Golf Club and Fisherman's Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Port Aransas Beach and Nature Preserves. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

Mustang Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
IB Magee Beach Park - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
Port Aransas Beach - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Holiday Beach - 13 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬8 min drive
‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬8 min drive
‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Porpoise of Life | Pet Friendly, Shared Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Porpoise of Life | Pet Friendly, Shared Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Porpoise of Life | Pet Friendly, Shared Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porpoise of Life | Pet Friendly, Shared Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Porpoise of Life | Pet Friendly, Shared Pool located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mustang Island Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Port Aransas Beach and Holiday Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.6

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

4 March 2023

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

Beautiful

Perfect for our small family wedding!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clif S H.

5 August 2023

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

Great Summer Vacation Spot

We were able to get our complete family all together for the 1st time ever and everyone had a wonderful time. The house was large enough for all of us (14) with enough room to spread out.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

4 June 2024

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

Loved it!

The house is beautifully decorated. It was perfect for our family of 14. The location was further out than I thought but it wasn’t a problem. A video of the home would give you a better idea how the house is arranged, but definitely not a deal breaker.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alice C.

21 November 2023

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

Thanksgiving Weekend

Love the spaciousness of the house and proximity to the beach! A big plus is the fully loaded kitchen filled with anything anyone would need. Only complaint is condition of living room furniture - old and uncomfortable…not what one would expect in this home (and the cost to stay there); hopefully, that will get remedied soon!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier W.

14 May 2023

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

Amazing

Great Location. The house was fully stocked all we really needed with the exception of cleaning supplies and trash bags but nothing a quick drive to the gas station 2 minutes away couldn't fix. We had a large group of 11 and it has more than enough space for everyone to lounge around and relax after the beach. Great overall experience and will definitely be renting again if available.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A., Austin, TX, USA

21 March 2024

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

Great family house, excellent separation between rooms

This overall is an excellent property for a large family to stay at. There are 5 bedrooms and you can even do 6 or 7 in a pinch with the study and game room. The bedrooms are well separated among the 3 floors with the bottom one having a private entrance into a fenced yard, perfect for someone with a dog. You are just a few houses (1 minute walk) from the boardwalk to the beach and on the dunes with an ocean view - hard to top the location. The house has some nice features like a foosball table, games, a hi chair for a little kid, etc. There are 3 large dining tables. We'd definitely stay here again, it served our purposes very well. That said, the house could use a little TLC in terms of maintenance, e.g. the grill is rusted over and not really usable. But it's a daunting task to keep a house this large close to the salty ocean breeze in pristine shape.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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8/10 Good

Mark K.

1 October 2022

Our family appreciates being able to stay in such a beautiful atmosphere. We'll be calling soon to rent it again the 2nd week of March. I noticed that the ice maker leaks still. I think because the ice was full. The half bath's toilet ran constantly. There was water behind it. The cabinet door was off it's hinge in the dining area. There's a leak in the ceiling where the recess lights are leaking in the living area.We love this house! Thank you. See ya again in 6 months.

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10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

27 September 2022

Spiritual Renewal at the Beach

The house is very spacious and perfect for large groups; however, it does not offer any extra amenities to make the stay more comfortable. We stayed in and cooked most of the time, and would have liked additional spices for cooking. Also, there was only 1 dish towel provided in the kitchen for any sort of cleanup, but there was no clean up spray (409 / Mr. Clean) in which to make the clean-up easier. Lastly, there seems to be an ant problem that needs to be addressed on ALL levels of the home. I left a 5-star review, as I myself am a host on AirBnb and VRBO, so I know how hard it is to keep everything maintained.

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6/10 Okay

Marshall M.

9 August 2022

Review of Rental Property (Porpoise of Life) Stayed Jul 2022

This property was spacious, had plenty of parking and the layout was great; however, our overall experience was well below our expectation, especially when viewed in comparison with the rate paid for the rental. Below are the major issues experienced: 1. Some of the outside balcony and stairs railings were wobbly/loose and could be considered a serious safety hazard. 2. Although advertised as an amenity, there wasn't any WIFI available from any location on the property. 3. The dryer door would not close; therefore, washer/dryer service was not available. 4. Chairs in the dining room were dirty. 5. Fans in living room did not work. 6. Some televisions did not work properly due to remotes missing. 7. There were several community pools available; however, the filtration system on one of the pools didn't seem to be working as the water appeared stagnant. No one was using this pool. Someone needs to check these pools on a regular basis to insure they are working properly and safe. 8. The doorknob on the door to the third level balcony needs to be repaired. 9. On the second day of our stay, one of our female guest was exiting the 1st floor living area into the garage and she was confronted by a mouse/rat. The guest was very shaken by the incident and did not see where the rodent went but believe it exited the area via a hole under the door to the owner's garage. 10. One of the sinks in the master bedroom did not drain properly.

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2/10 Terrible

Christi R.

19 July 2022

The house is great, your service is terrible

When we got there the code you sent to my phone didn't work. I tried to call your office and just had to listen to some stupid music while our ice cream was melting because we couldn't get in. I tried the code several times and it never worked. This is the third time this has happened to me thru your service at this house

10/10 Excellent

Paiten T., Houston, TX

17 July 2022

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

Great house for large groups

The house located in a great spot near the boardwalk and pool. The number of bedrooms and bathrooms was perfect for multiple couples and the huge dinning room table allowed all of us to dine together. Overall, a great house to rent!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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6/10 Okay

Katie K.

16 July 2022

Beautiful property that needs a bunch of things fixed/updated

This house is beautiful from a distance and has a great layout perfect for big families. The location is great. There are a bunch of things that need to be fixed or updated in the house though. While we were there the washer and dryer were damaged. The washer leaked water into the drawer underneath it and the dryer door was broken. It would not shut. While running the washer you hear a loud banging noise in the bunk room on the first floor. This house is 3 stories and takes a LONG time to cool down, like 24 hours, and even once it's cool it still gets pretty hot in some of the rooms at night. The common area toilet on the main floor was out of order. The ceiling fans in the living room did not work. The stove top was cracked and effected some of the burners. There was lots of noticeable wear and tear, i.e. broken drawers and doors, chipped paint, cracked stair and base boards, stains around ceiling lights, and missing knobs on furniture. The dining room table chairs were filthy. Some of the rooms were missing their tv remote therefore those guests went the entire stay without tv during their rest time. The outdoor staircase leading to the front door is very wobbly and the railing on the porches is too. There was also no WiFi the entire time we were there and no maintenance support for any of the above issues due to short staffing. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the house, but it would have been much nicer if all the things listed were attended to.

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8/10 Good

2 July 2022

4 Star

Our family really enjoyed this amazing house BUT the Dryer was broke so we didn't get the use of it as was the ice maker, we didn't any ice till our 3rd day! There were several broken cabinet doors, the pots for cooking were old and there was not toaster for bread! I paid a good penny to have these conveniences - asking if you could "make-up" for not having these items?

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8/10 Good

thou t.

2 June 2022

Summer 2022

House looks great and beautiful. One thing that made us not happy is no Wi-Fi during the time we stayed.

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8/10 Good

Mark K.

16 March 2022

Porpoise of Life

Thank you for letting us rent this beautiful home again. I Was happy that the freezer & leak above the laundry room was checked the day after arrival. We went to check out the 6 bedroom 6 bath on 11th street on the way home. At arrival we were bullied by the neighbor telling us not to park there, my friends touch was ticketed after this awful woman threatened us. We won't stay there obviously & now we have a ticket to pay. That won't stop our desire to rent with Silversands, their staff is so wonderful.

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8/10 Good

Mark K.

16 March 2022

Porpoise of Life

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6/10 Okay

16 December 2021

Large home great location

Great large home with great location. However, repairs and cleaning needs to be improved.

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

29 November 2021

5 Star

We enjoyed all the family time. Happy Holidays!

10/10 Excellent

sandy c.

14 May 2021

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

Port A Family retreat

Our first family trip to Port A and this property was everything we wanted and more. Great space for 4 families for sharing and for privacy. This is a jewel and we will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

7 April 2021

Porpoise of Life

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: Property was very clean and inviting. Check-in staff was friendly and helpful. Property was well stocked. Overall stay was a great experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

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8/10 Good

Shibani K.

6 March 2021

Beautiful, spacious, clean home

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: The home and its location were the best thing about our spring break getaway to Port A. It's laid out fabulously, giving room to multiple families to spread out. The spacious kitchen with several dining areas is super helpful as well. Contrary to some of the reviews we saw here, the home was very clean. We did have to make a run to the store for trash bags and paper towels, which there didn't seem to be enough of, but it was a minor inconvenience.

6/10 Okay

Beth F.

14 December 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Huge Property

I was disappointed that there are no real views of the ocean. If you stand in one corner of a patio you can kinda see the water. I also asked multiple times about room set up as we had elderly people that can’t climb stairs. There are rooms on the bottom floor BUT all common areas are on a separate floor. It’s is still a wonderful property and we made it work. Our dogs had plenty of space and very well appointed kitchen.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

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10/10 Excellent

William N.

13 November 2020

Fantastic Weekend, Fantastic Home

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: Lovely home which was perfect for our large group (four couples and three singles). Everyone thought the house was great. Clean and well appointed and no major complaints. Small issues - we couldn't find trash bags, paper towels or cleaning supplies. But overall great!

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N.

23 September 2020

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

Weekend Getaway

Had a wonderful relaxing weekend. The house was the most well stocked property I have rented through VRBO. My gathering of 11 had lots of room to spread out but large enough rooms to gather together for meals and conversation. We rented a golf cart so people could come and go as they pleased. Weather was great--upper 80s and overcast. Went to the pool a couple times and we were the only ones present. Will definitely stay here again in the future for our family weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

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10/10 Excellent

sharon i.

19 July 2020

Porpoise of life

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: We enjoyed every minute. The house is needing some maintenance. There is mold growing around light fixtures in the living area. The air conditioner was frozen up on our arrival and it smelled musty and moldy for the duration. There were not enough towels for the number of guests. It had not been vacuumed. There were very few supplies left - toilet paper, paper towels, dishwashing supplies. 1 trash bag for a week. We should have been told that we needed to bring our own - that has never been the case before. There were no kitchen towels at all. The kitchen gadgets need to be replaced or checked out. Can opener was broken. Dishes And silverware were put awaY dirty. Check in was later and check out was earlier but the care was not given to the property.

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

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4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

Beautiful

Betty H.

10/10 Excellent

Clif S H.

Great Summer Vacation Spot

Clif S H.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Loved it!

Lisa H.

8/10 Good

Alice C.

Thanksgiving Weekend

Alice C.

10/10 Excellent

Javier W.

Amazing

Javier W.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A., Austin, TX, USA

Great family house, excellent separation between rooms

Jeffrey A.

8/10 Good

Mark K.

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10/10 Excellent

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