Alister House | Pet-Friendly, Fenced Yard

Port Aransas, Texas
$217 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

History meets modern at Alister House! Historical charm meets modern times at Alister House! Fully renovated, this oldest home in Port Aransas, Texas still maintains its vintage charm. You’ll love the soothing color palette, eat-in kitchen and large fenced-in yard complete with a barbecue pit and fire pit! Perfect for an epic fishing adventure (there’s room to park your boat), a couples’ getaway or small family vacation, Alister House invites with spacious comfort for up tofour guests with one bedroom and one full bathroom. This vacation home is pet-friendly for up to two well-behaved pooches (30 pounds or less), so you can bring your four-legged best friend along.

Step inside to the living room the plush sofa and large flat screen TV are ready for movie nights in. Furnished front and back porches offer a prime spot to relax in the coastal breeze. Alister House’s spacious eat-in kitchen features butcher block countertops and stainless-steel appliances ready to tackle your favorite recipes. Fishing excursions call for fresh catch cookouts under the setting sun. While the kids and pups run and play in the fenced-in back yard, you’ll grill up a mouth-watering feast. Afterwards, it’s time for smores around the fire pit.

After a fun-filled day in Port A, retreat back to Alister House’s king-size bedroom. Plush bedding, a flat-screen TV and plenty of dresser space will greet you. Before falling into bed, end the day with a soothing rinse in the ensuite bathroom’s generously sized walk-in shower. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi, Cable & Satellite TV, a washer & dryer and an outdoor shower.

Alister House’s incredible location puts you just a short ride from the soft sands of the beach, the trails of the nature preserve and the birding center. Easily walk to delicious dining, fun shops, historic landmarks, the Port Aransas Museum and the marina. Looking for a spot for a multi-family getaway or unforgettable friends’ trip Alister House can be rented along with Tranquil Breeze and Tranquil Cove.

Stay in a verifiable piece of Port Aransas, TX history. Book your stay at Alister House today!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • 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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 700 Sq Ft (65 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    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

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Georgia P.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    Charming little cottage, which made our visit memorable. Everything was in great shape.We loved it!

  • Charles D.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Nice cottage, nicely decorated, and clean all around. We liked the historical feel and the location and fenced back yard for our pups.

  • Kelly R.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 8, 2026

    Loved the house, could have used a throw rug at each door to keep the sand out, the grill was unusable. Make sure the checkout time is adhered to and don’t disable the lock before the published check out time.

  • Lori V.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2025

    Stayed Dec 9, 2025

    Great location. Close to everything in Port Aransas. Pet friendly with a great backyard that was fenced.

  • Lisa P.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    Cute cottage just right for 2 people and a pup. The only problem we encountered was flies inside and upon more investigation many flies on the outside of the house. Maintenance was called and they fixed the problem. We were very happy with our choice of stay and would stay here again.

  • Robin K.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 3, 2025

    Laundry on site was convenient. Air conditioning was great. Area was good with some road work blocking the drive it was gray having the parking area available next door. Had problems with the TV and remotes the entire time and flickering of the porch light that seemed to not work after the first couple of days. Overall, a great place and definitely would recommend.

  • Cecilia C.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 28, 2025

    It was a great place. Would have given 5 stars had i not showered and dressed for dinner to find there was no hair dryer.

  • Toni M.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    This is a very lovely place situated in the heart of town. It was quiet and the neighbors were very friendly.

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    Fantastic location and the home was very clean and cozy.

  • Amanda C.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    The house was absolutely perfect for our 20th anniversary trip, and the fenced backyard was a dream for our dogs. Located in the heart of restaurants, and shops, and close to the beach, we had everything we needed. The decor, furniture, porches, literally everything was perfect.

  • Thomas K.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    Nice small house, great for us and our 2 small dogs. Good location close to everything. Can get around where you need to go by golf cart.

  • Halle C.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    The house was so charming with beautiful coastal decor, plantation shutters and shiplap walls. The yard was fenced in and perfect for our little Pomeranian fur baby. The location was so close to all the best restaurants, night life and of course the beach was just a couple mins by golf cart or car away! The perfect little getaway.

  • Kyle D.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Great place to stay right in the heart of Port A!

  • Terry V.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Excellent time. Close to everything. Truly wonderful experience and we hated to leave.

  • Sharon B.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    The house is such a a delightful property and was very comfortable. Restaurants and shopping was very close....walking distance close and the beach a short drive. Our dog liked having a backyard. We would definitely stay here again if it was just the two of us and Shiner. We loved the use of the golf cart....it's fun!

  • Sharon D.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    This property checked all the boxes for us…location, household content, cleanliness, quiet environment, pleasant decor, etc.

  • DL A.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    This is one of my favorite overall stays in Port A. Walking distance to restaurants near the beach and super clean home. Being able to bring my 2 small pups was great. Make sure you bring what you need for coffee and blow dryer (if needed). Everything was very comfortable to include the queen sized bed. Absolutely will return.

  • Olivia F.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Alister house is so cute and close to everything. We had a very enjoyable stay! Pros: location to restaurants and bars, you can walk to so many things, if you like the hustle and bustle of a thriving town the location is perfect. Fenced backyard was great for the dogs plus the hose made it easy to rinse the salt water and sand off them. House is super cute and well decorated, comes with the use of the golf cart. King size bed firmness was a pro for me.Cons: location could be a con if you like more quiet and serene, being so close to everything - the bar music stays on until after midnight, this didn’t bother us tho. Our biggest complaint: While the house has big plantation shutters they do also need some curtains because it is that bright outside all night from all the restaurants and businesses and it still illuminated the entire inside of the house even with all the shutters closed. Firmness of the bed for my husband was a con, a never ending marital battle lol. The brakes on the golf cart do not work, which while a con-we still had fun with it. The pros definitely outweigh the cons tho and we would absolutely stay again!

  • Curtis M.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 28, 2025

    House was nice. Hot water was an issue. Cleanliness was an issue when arriving. Towels were all over the bathroom floor. The bed was a mess. Kitchen table was covered in sand.

  • Joanie B.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2025

    Stayed Apr 7, 2025

    Loved this little house. Nice backyard (need to fix fence as one of my littles got out by going under house) great location and just a few minute from beach! Will stay here again.

  • Cassie W.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    This was such a great place to stay. The home was quaint and perfect for the two of us. It was close to the shops as well as the beach. Would definitely come back!

  • Linda F.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    Bed too firm and uncomfortable for spouse.No salt / pepper in kitchen (sparse) per spouse.We enjoyed the stay, even in the rainy weather.Sofa and rest of home was very comfortable.Lovely to be able to walk the neighborhood and to restaurants. The golf cart was wonderful.

  • Angela H.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 9, 2025

    This home is super cute, clean, Ave perfectly located. We really enjoyed our stay. I would have given the proper 5 stars, execpt for a few disappointing things:The back yard was unusable for our dog because past irresponsible pet owners didn't pick up after their dogs. The yard was covered in poop. (The property management did offer to come pick it up.)The golf was a great ammenity; however, the breaks didn't work well. We had a pretty scary moment at a stop sign and quickly brought the cart home and used our truck thereafter. Finally, the kitchen is poorly stocked. There are very few plates, bowls, and glasses. A quick trip to Goodwill could get those cabinets better supplied! Overall, excellent. The

  • Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    Great location! Hood times!

  • Bree P.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    We loved staying here! It was close to everything. The golf cart was an extra bonus feature. Bed was super comfy! Loved the backyard! A/C worked amazing. Washer/dryer super nice to have. Would def stay here again!

  • amy j.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2024

    Stayed Sep 30, 2024

    Very nice. Love having to golf cart. Great location. Nice fence in yard for dogd.

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