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Pura Vida by AvantStay | Boardwalk, Pool

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On the beach
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pura Vida by AvantStay | Boardwalk, Pool

Pura Vida, a way of life, is a beachfront, bottom floor 3BR/2BA condo with beautiful sand dune views just steps from the beach. Located in the Island Retreat 25 acre Resort. Beautifully decorated, spacious with everything 8 guests would want for a perfect beach getaway. Kitchen is well stocked for prepping, cooking, serving and dining. Enjoy patio views, sea breezes and stunning sunrises from the patio. 2 Community pools, and sport courts. Golf cart zone. COPASTR: 248-285

Welcome to Pura Vida! This bottom floor condo, in the well known and desired Island Retreat, 25 acre community, is perfect for those who enjoy being beachfront and for those who don't like steps as it's easy entry being on the bottom floor! From the moment you arrive to the community, you'll be welcomed by towering Palm Trees and drive by 2 huge pools, sport courts, picnic areas, and beautiful grounds to enjoy!

Easy access being on the ground floor, Pura Vida offers 3 bedrooms (King Bedroom Suite, Bedroom with 2 twins and Bedroom with 2 Queens, along with another full bathroom. The living area is spacious with plenty of room for everyone to relax! The kitchen is well stocked with everything you'll need to prep, cook, serve and dine for those who enjoy cooking and dining in.

While staying at Pura Vida, you'll want to explore the 25 acres of amenities, and enjoy sitting on the back patio to feel the sea breeze, hear the waves crashing the beach, getting some sun, and taking in the sunrises as they are spectacular!

There is coin laundry on site for guest use. And, Pura Vida is in the golf cart zone for those who want to cart to the beach and just about anywhere in Port A!

Guests can rent a golf cart from Coastal Eds! We encourage you to book the golf cart with Coastal Eds as soon as possible, we cannot guarantee availability if you choose to delay booking.

Ready to put your toes in the sand? Walk right out the door to the boardwalk and right over to the beach. It's that easy!
There's no doubt that Pura Vida is true to its name. It is the way of life here on the island.

It's time to enjoy a relaxing and beautiful stay at Pura Vida!

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we’re at your service!

Port Aransas, a gem on the Texas Gulf Coast, offers the perfect blend of sun, sand, and relaxation. With its pristine beaches, charming small-town vibe, and a wide range of outdoor activities, it's an ideal vacation spot for groups. Enjoy fishing, water sports, or simply lounging on the sandy shores. Don't miss the Port Aransas Nature Preserve for birdwatching. This coastal haven promises unforgettable memories for your group getaway.

Local Attractions: Mustang Island Beach, Port Aransas Nature Preserve, Dolphin Tours, Texas SandFest, Fishing Charters, Port Aransas Art Center, Red Dragon Pirate Cruises, Golf Courses, Port Aransas Museum, Port Aransas Brewing Company, Cinnamon Shore

Home Truths:
- Construction is always happening somewhere in Port Aransas; we can’t guarantee that you won’t hear/see construction, building, or community improvement projects and events during your stay.
- Cable/WIFI is provided as a convenience; Port A does experience outages from time to time. Services can be intermittent on an island.
- Please remember that you are on an island; mosquitos/pests can be plentiful several times per year. Our properties are treated by professional pest control service every 4-8 weeks.
- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Please note that the maximum occupancy includes infants and babies. Ensure that the total number of guests, including little ones, adheres to the specified occupancy limit.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed
Bedroom 2 / Two twin beds
Bedroom 3 / Two Queen beds

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,291.7 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Holiday Beach - 3 min walk
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Mustang Island Beach - 5 min drive
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 6 min drive
  • Port Aransas Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pura Vida by AvantStay | Boardwalk, Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pura Vida by AvantStay | Boardwalk, Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pura Vida by AvantStay | Boardwalk, Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pura Vida by AvantStay | Boardwalk, Pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Aransas apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Holiday Beach, Mustang Island Beach and Horace Caldwell Pier. Port Aransas Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Pura Vida by AvantStay | Boardwalk, Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Byron P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Beach Front Property
The check in process was super easy. The location was spectacular just a short walk to the beach. Very clean and great place to stay for a relaxing vacation with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., New Braunfels, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Great condo and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Teri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for Families
We spent several days here in mid-May with our grown children and 2 young grandchildren. We had a wonderful stay. It was so nice to be able to walk to the beach and go back for the little’s naps when needed! We utilized the pool several times as well as the playground! We also cooked hamburgers outside using the charcoal grill near the pool. Our unit was comfortable, and very nicely decorated! The beds and linens were all clean and comfortable and we had plenty of towels! The only disappointment we experienced was the property laundry facilities. One might think that for a few days we could go without, but with a toddler and a baby, we found it necessary to wash some bed linens the second day we were there. $2.50 to wash and $2.50 to dry (in quarters). The machines were old, sandy, and the space small, hot and unkempt. An update to your existing facilities would be much anppreciated! After all, the grounds, the pool, the units all seemed to be well taken care of! Overall, we were so happy with the unit itself, and its location! We love Port Aransas!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay!
This condo was the perfect place for our family to stay! Most cozy beds, amazing kitchen, great shower pressure, great living room space!! And the perfect location right next to the walkway to the beach, right next to the tennis and pickleball courts and pool! We can’t wait to find an excuse to come down to Port Aransas just to come stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at PURA Vida
Our stay at PURA Vida was really great. The location was amazing. It was so close to the beach. The condo was very well furnished and clean. And the air-conditioning worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & layout
We’ll stocked & great layout. Loved how close it was to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not be more perfect!
The location was good, it was a comfortable condo. Perfect for all 5 adults in our family that went :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R., Mart, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
The property was clean and in a central location. Easy access to the beach and pool as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida!
We enjoyed the whole experience, being able to walk to the beach as well as driving the golf cart there. The pools were great, one of them was 8 feet deep! Room was nice, kitchen well equipped and updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family getaway
This property is very spacious and has a very nice interior. The walkway to the beach is amazing and is only about 130 yards to the beach. The only thing that was wrong with the rooms were that the remotes for the fans in the rooms did not all have good batteries in them. Other than that it was a great stay and can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice beach condo
We have stayed in Port A for a long weekend with the kids and grandkids every summer for a while now (minus Covid interruptions). This is our first time staying here, and we liked it... it's definitely on the "approved" list for future stays!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Port A
Great property. We had one issue when a breaker tripped late one night. Could not find breaker box. Called management company and they sent someone over. They also did not know where breaker box was. Took about 30 minutes to find.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

pam c., Bruceville, McLennan

Liked: Cleanliness
We always come back so it must be good!
We enjoy the proximity to everything port a has to offer. Especially walking to and from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
recommended
Property was clean, easy to access, and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
I have been travelling to Port Aransas for the past 20 years every summer and My go-to for a condo rental has always been Island Retreat II. I loved this place the first time I stayed and I go back every time. The convenience from town t the beach access is second to none and the amenities in the condos have never left me without essential needs for my stay. This stay was no different! We had everything we needed and the stay was exceptional! I will book this condo again for all of my future trips !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great condo!
I came with my family of 5 plus my mother in law. The location was just perfect. We grilled one night. The grill was right across the parking lot. There is also a playground, tennis court, and pool all in the same area. My oldest is a tennis player so she loved that. The pictures showing the walk to the beach made it look far away but when I was there is was much less then I was prepared for. The beds were very comfortable. It was clean and had everything we could need. Really I can’t say enough good things about this place. I highly recommend it and would like to come back soon. The only issue we had is that we couldn’t get the TV in the living room to connect to anything. No big deal we just all piled into the master and watched a movie. Great memories were made!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at 117. Would like to have had a couple more rolls of toilet paper. Too few provided
Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
We stayed here with my parents and our kids and it was great for everyone. The walk to the beach isn't too bad, and the place was clean with everything you needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Family Getaway
The condo was very nice, clean, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Ivy H., San Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Disappointed with the cleanliness. Dirty rugs in baths rooms and family room. Couch was sticky. None of the TVs worked in the home. Positive is kitchen was well equipped and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Cara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely be going back
Awesome location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor day at Port A
Very clean apartment! Outdated furniture but still comfortable. Better pricing than condominiums. No loud noises or parties. Very low key. We did not use the kitchen much but it had what we needed. The windows in 2 bedrooms had broken blinds and we could not completely close them and since there were no curtains, we didnt sleep well because the outside lights lit up the rooms. The brick pathway to the boardwalk is horrible and is a hazard for anyone. That can easily be fixed by the owners. Lots of amenities including tennis court, swimming pools, outside washing machine and dryer and very short walk to beach. Good place to stay for a family@
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The experience exceeded expectations.
We loved our stay. The unit was spacious and clean, updated and comfortable. Only a couple of hundred yards from and an easy walk to the beach, we loved coming and going throughout the day. The property manager, Dale was extremely helpful throughout our stay with both information, as well as assistance in a minor injury emergency. The only suggestions we have are to add a blender to the unit and maybe a Keurig in addition to the drip coffee maker, plus include a second set of bath towels and to be sure the unit is stocked with paper towels and toiled paper so it's not on the guest to have to supply those. Overall, our stay was great and we recommend this unit to anyone looking for a super nice beach vacation in Port A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely condo
We really enjoyed the stay here. It was super. The only drawback was that the boardwalk that was closest to the condo was underwater at the lowest point so you had to wade to cross it. We decided to use the further boardwalk and it is great. There is one small issue though. It has traction in the center but not on the edges. We had one friend who took a good tumble and scraped her leg all up. She is still healing. Otherwise, great location and great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get stay
Nice facility. Condo was awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021