On the Half Shell | Shared Pool, Near the Beach!

Port Aransas, Texas
$168 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Condo

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Experience easy living at On the Half Shell. This studio condo is spacious and well laid out, perfect for your next getaway in Port Aransas! Upon entering, you’ll find two queen-size beds and a flat-screen TV. The full bathroom offers a shower and single sink vanity. There is a tidy kitchen area with all your essentials to prepare delicious meals. Enjoy ocean breezes on the balcony out front.

This home is located at Island Retreat with plenty of parking, including boat parking. Enjoy the private boardwalk to the beach shared pool, barbecue grills and more. Rent a golf cart and head to town where there’s amazing shopping, dining and entertainment.

Book your stay at On the Half Shell 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 On the Half Shell and find out for yourself why Port Aransas is a favorite vacation destination!

City of Port Aransas Short Term Registration: 248221

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 396 Sq Ft (37 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Matthew D.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    It was a great place to stay for the price. The area was clean place to stay and friendly. Its beach access was great and a very short walk. The pictures and descriptions accurately represented the room we stayed in. Kids loved the area and the beach. It was a great vacation! Would recommend it to anyone.

  • Submitted Mar 17, 2024

    Stayed Mar 14, 2024

    Cute & Cozy It definitely needs a few updates in kitchen & bathroom but clean. I recommend a few item for kitchen: salt, pepper, coffee filters at the very least

  • paul f.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2023

    Stayed Mar 11, 2023

    Property had listed a private balcony which does not exist. This is a first floor unit with one window that overlooks a parking lot. It is located in the Island Retreat resort which is very nice with 2 pools, a tennis court, basketball courts, pickle ball etc. Large open green space with grills and picnic tables as well as a coin operated laundry on site. The beach is accessible from two points over a long board walk over the dunes. You can drive to park closer to the boardwalk or the beach is about a 10 minute walk from the unit. The unit itself is one of three units managed by an offsite company...we found the company to be nice and responsive...but don't expect to just go to the office onsite to get a towel or deal with any situation. The unit itself was clean and well equipped except as mentioned before there is no dish soap, dish towels, or wash cloth to clean dishes with so be sure to bring them.

  • 79footloose G.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Pool closed early and the light at the bbq pit did not work. Otherwise it was a great stay with no issues!

  • Submitted Sep 19, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Very clean with comfortable beds. Nothing fancy but good for the price

  • A guest from Aus....

    Submitted Sep 11, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The condo was what I expected for an older unit. The description said, po view but there wasn't one. The wifi password given was not good. The wifi name wasn't given. What's on the wifi box inside the unit is what finally worked. You are near restaurants but not in walking distance really. We went for the beach and we had a great time. The unit had so many hooks to hang stuff to dry. That was really nice. It was perfect for my husband and myself. The kitchen was a good size.

  • Mary D.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2022

    Stayed Aug 26, 2022

    The space was ok. There was no wifi the whole time and our cell service was bad. We tried to get assistance with the wifi but were told to contact the local office which was closed. The TV screen has a problem and we weren't left with anything to do dishes. We had to go to the property office for dish soap. The beds were comfortable and the place had most expected amnenities in the kitchen and bathroom. Overall it was Ok.

  • Teri M.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2022

    Stayed Aug 8, 2022

    The property is in a great location near the beach. This was a trip with my granddaughter. We enjoyed the pool and short walk to the beach. The room was clean and comfortable.

  • Sarah W.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2022

    Stayed Jul 31, 2022

    If I could give a zero star overall review I would. On our first morning, we were greeted by one giant cockroach and 3 babies. I contacted silver sands and they sent someone to spray the next morning. they did not offer to move us, just getting someone to kill the roaches we could see. This would prove to be a much larger INFESTATION than initially thought. We encountered MANY more cockroaches before and after the pest control sprayed. We called a second time to inform the property manager of the roaches, and asking for some compensation (as much of our vacation had been spent dealing with these pests, including finding them in our coolers). These people gave us the run around for 2 days saying the manager would get with us but never did, and when we finally demanded a refund, they offered us an insulting amount back. We were asked to send an email requesting what was fair and never responded back. These people will waste you time with bad business practice, and clearly do not care for cleanliness. This place was INFESTED with roaches, DO NOT GO HERE!

  • Dana M.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Good clean place!

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$168+
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