Surf Inn - Laid Back Living in Favorable Area of Port A with Heated Private Pool

Port Aransas, Texas
$366 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Surf Inn - Under New Ownership

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Affectionately nicknamed Surf Inn, this unique home offers laid-back living with a private, heated pool in a great area of Port Aransas. Additional amenities include a grill, horseshoes, darts, and a firepit. This vacation retreat is perfect for a pair of families or a group. You’re just a short drive tothe beach and Port Aransas Nature Preserve is practically across the street. All the shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues of Port Aransas are also nearby.

*There is an additional charge for the pool to be heated. We will need 24 hour notice for the water to heat.

After a day of outdoor fun, unwind and chat about your day or watch a movie on the 70-inch flatscreen TV. If you are looking for a bit more excitement, play some friendly matches on the new foosball table in the downstairs laundry room.

The remodeled kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a tile backsplash, and beautiful countertops. Brew your morning pick-me-up in either the coffee pot or the Keurig machine. Grill your catch from the sea on the gas grill for dinner.

This home features three distinct outdoor living spaces. There is a covered balcony by the front door, as well as a covered patio below, where you’ll find a picnic table, a dining table for six, and a 32-inch flatscreen TV tucked inside a protective cabinet. Challenge everyone to a dart tournament or play a game of horseshoes. In the backyard, swim in the pool or lean back with a book in one of the Adirondack chairs. On cool nights, pull all the chairs up to the fire pit and roast marshmallows.

You’ll find a washer/dryer, extra refrigerator, and beach chairs in the lower-level supply area. This is a dog-friendly home - an enclosed, dog run has been added for your convenience. There's also an outdoor shower available.

Nearby Services and Dining Options Cafe within 1 mile. Casual dining within 1 mile. Dine-in restaurant within 1 mile. Gas station within 1 mile. Supermarket within 1 mile.

Places to Visit During Your StayAttractionDistance From HomeLeonabelle Turnbull Birding Center0.3 Miles Red Dragon Pirate Cruises0.9 Miles Port A1 Mile Chute 'Em Up Parasailing/ Port A Parasail1.3 Miles Roberts Point Park13.8 Miles Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Community2.8 Miles Treasure Island1.2 Miles

Things to Know
Free WiFi
TVs are equipped with Amazon Fire Sticks for streaming (with guests' own logins)
Dog-friendly for an additional nightly fee
Gold cart is at the home, but it is not available for guest use

**Due to the location of our rentals, you may encounter situations with wildlife/pests. Please be aware of your surroundings, take caution while driving at night and supervise your children at all times while outdoors. In addition, all properties do utilize pest control maintenance on a regular basis BUT this does not guarantee pests or bugs will not be visible.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.
1 day notification is required in order to heat the pool.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the Rental Agreement on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1020 Sq Ft (95 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Coin Laundry Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Firepit Gas Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Foosball Table Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Premises. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Arin J.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    House was in nice area close to all the souvenir shops and a short drive to the beach. The house itself was in rough condition, but we made it work. Some of the issues we had were taken care of fast by the management team. The pool is private, but the shade in the backyard creates a hotbed for mosquitoes. We couldn’t enjoy the pool for more than a few minutes at a time before getting eaten up by mosquitos. I get we’re in Texas, but that yard needs to be treated with repellent before stays. Probably won’t stay here again unless some serious renovation is done. I just don’t think it was worth the price we paid for the weekend.

  • Melanie H.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    The property was in poor condition. There were multiple places where the exterior layer of the floor was peeled off, the workmanship in the house was terrible. It looked like a very poor DIY job It was a 2-star house at best. The house needs to be completely redone. The AC froze up because the filter was so filthy, The BBQ pit was so dirty we had to spend time burning all of the nasty off before we could use it. The back yard trees need to be trimmed because all of the dead pieces were falling in the pool. My husband is very familiar with pools and we had to adjust the nozzles to get the debris from the trees to flow into the skimmers. He also had to backflush the pool multiple times. The pool was the best part about the house even though it is VERY small. There's no way 10 people could get in the pool and be comfortable. There was a golf cart on the property, but we were told that we could not use it even though there were reviews referencing the use of a golf cart. This was my first time staying in a VRBO and I don't think I'll ever do it again.

  • Sheila J.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    House was nice & clean with plenty of room to sleep. A/C worked great. Kids loved the pool & outdoor space. Staff was very helpful & friendly. Having a washer & dryer helped too.

  • Cassandra L.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 25, 2025

    Everything was great, the rooms were spacious and the pool was the perfect size for the kids! The overall experience was Great! My kids would love to be back at this house again

  • Randy F.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 25, 2024

    Code to get in is too long. Floors feel like they are rotted out

  • Rachel H.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    Before booking any reservation, I review the most recent reviews. With that being said… I did go back and read all the reviews after my experience. Many of the complaints from months ago still are current issues which you all responded would be fixed. The plumbing is terrible. There is hardly any water pressure in the master shower and the sink drains extremely slow. The toilet in the guest bath has a hard time flushing and filling back up. The house is listed as a heated pool. Although it is written in the fine print on the VERBO app that y’all must be notified and paid extra before arrival, it is not written in the description clearly and when checking out you aren’t given the option to pay more or select the option to be charged extra for the heated pool. My family based our entire stay at this location for the heated pool. I contacted two different numbers with this concern right after I arrived and offered to pay the money and it was denied even though I was staying for four days. From reading previous reviews, other guests had this issue as well but you all granted them their request. The house is kid friendly and the back yard neat! Unfortunately, I didn’t get to enjoy it as planned. The house is decorated very cute but the house needs some maintenance. The flooring feels like you might fall through in some areas. Needless to say, I will not be booking at this location again. It’s pretty clear you are in the business for a quick buck and not to ke

  • Sarah G.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    We booked this with another couple and had a great time. The house is a bit older but was clean and had everything we needed and more. The pool was fantastic to have after long days on the beach. The fire pit was a plus and the back yard in general was my favorite spot. Lots of palm trees providing privacy and shade. We watched a football game on the outdoor T.V. And planned to use the grill but we had a load of snacks so it never happened. Super Close to everything but in a cute little neighborhood off the regular beaten track so it feels more private and it’s quiet. Would love to stay here again but it is a rare find so book far in advance!!! The staff at Vacasa was also amazing. I realized the golf cart was blocking the outdoor tv when we arrived and let them know we planned to watch a game in a couple days. They had it moved within the hour and were easy to get ahold of and communicate with. Come to find out, we could have moved it ourselves but I didn’t know that.

  • Tom S.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    Decent house. Stay became better when self treated the swarms of mosquitos in the backyard. Had to purchase own repellent, candles, etc to even make the backyard usable. Master bathroom is extremely small and has a weird smell to it. Beds are very firm and pillows are thin. Living room and kitchen were great and very clean.

  • Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Loved the vibe and hang out spaces.

  • Micah C.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    Better options for the money. Outside is almost unusable from mosquitos. Places in the floor that felt like you might step through. Direct golf cart rental was nice. Place is okay but needs some love.

  • Nicholas M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We loved our stay! Nothing was wrong and we had everything we needed to make our stay great!

  • Michele M.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 10, 2024

    Excellent place! Cute, clean, just what we needed. Loved access to the private pool and golf cart. 5 minute drive to the beach, close to restaurants and shops. My kids loved having their own room and we all loved the games that were available for us to play. Plenty of towels, cool AC and loved having the outdoor shower to rinse off at after a day at the beach. The outdoor area was great as well with darts, TV and a swing. We will be staying here again!

  • Rianna R.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This was the PERFECT little beach house: great location (golf cart provided SAVED us), amazing amenities including pool, fire pit, horse shoe area, multiple tvs for entertainment, and extra toiletries for convenience. Everything was so clean and the house was decorated beautifully. 10/10 would recommend!!

  • Matthew S.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed Dec 29, 2023

    Everything was great except that it was advertised as a heated pool. That’s the reason I revered this property. It was like pulling teeth, but they finally turned the on the heat for the pool after much deliberation.

  • Valaree C.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 19, 2024

    Perfect spot for families with kids!

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$366+
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