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Reviews of Unit 32, Island Retreat Resort

Port Aransas, 78373, United States

#9 of 107 hotels in Port Aransas

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Review Score

Based on 35 apartment reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: July 4, 2025

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect spot for a family vacation! Very clean! Just a small walk away from the beach. Nice pool/barbecue area! Highly recommend!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    9.0
    SandFest Stay 2025
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only complaint is that when I pulled the sheets from the queen bed, there were stains on the mattress cover.😬 Also, one of the blue chairs in the living room kept "popping" the springs, but it's fixable.

    I loved everything about this place, honestly! It was clean. It was perfectly situated to the pool and the beach. It was well-stocked with kitchen supplies. The pool towels were such a nice bonus touch because we forgot to pack them.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    10
    Great price and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No issues

    The condo was clean and easy access to the Beach

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish there were coffee pods.

    Love the location!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is virtual little storage space and zero clothes-hanging space. There are closets in both bedrooms, but they are taken over the either supply- or locked cabinets as wide as the closets. Luckily we didn't need the second bedroom so we just used the beds as impromptu storage.

    The house was spacious, with a nice layout. If you're used to beach houses built in, probably, the 80s, this is it: a bit rougher on the outside, but quite up-to-date inside. The property looks cool, but having come in the winter we didn't get to experience it. It's right next to the beach and there are a couple of restaurants in walking distance. Most restaurants -- be prepared to drive to. The kitchen was large and very well equipped. The house was clean and well furnished. They had a few beach supplies, a few more books, and even games, though none of the games we tried were actually complete (if they had all the pieces, the instructions were missing; if they had instructions, a few key pieces were missing).

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    No complaints about anything. It was all wonderful.

    My code was sent to my phone the day of our check in. So simple.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2024

    10
    These vacation was unbelievable! We totally loved everything and the fact that the beach was so close to the property m
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was a little dusty from the ceiling fans but other than that everything was great !

    The property was so cozy , we totally loved it ! It felt like home !

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilets were too small for my husband and sons. Elongated toilets would be more suitable.

    It was very comfortable and affordable. It was very comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2024

    10
    Perfect place for location, cleanliness, and price! Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Close to beach!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2024

    10
    Great family trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Check in process was confusing. The booking was managed by both Booking.com and Vacasa. One told us to check in with the office upon our arrival for swim / parking passes and the other told us to use the door code provided. We tried to check in with the office, but they were closed. We called the after hours number and were told they didn't have a reservation for us. We then tried the door code provided by the second provider and it worked. Parking / swim passes were in the condo.

    Location to the beach is amazing. Very clean and comfortable condo.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    10
    First time stay was great, we will definitely be returning!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was very clean and the location was great! The pool was nice, nothing was crowded, 10/10

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    10
    Lovely beach stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing - we loved it and would absolutely stay again

    The location is amazing! Very short walk to a wonderful, private beach, where we spent much of our time, watching the sunrise and splashing in the waves. It is also very close to the main shopping and dining area of Port Aransas. The condo itself was very comfortable and lovely. We loved having breakfast on the balcony. It was very clean and great for our family of 4.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    10
    Side trip to Port A was for just in case the Billy Joel concert in Arlington was CANX again...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not enough people in the property - lots of beds leftover!

    No breakfast as far as I am aware

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a great area. It was close to the beach, restaurants, and shops. It was clean and had everything we needed. We had a wonderful vacation. I would definitely come back again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything about this place was absolutely amazing!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location. Lighted Boardwalk to the beach. The pool was clean and not overly crowded. Bed was actually comfortable and not super hard. Loved the board games, toys and coloring books provided, the kids had a great time!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2022

    10
    A fantastic condo on Port Aransas beach.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Extra garbage bags.

    One of the most well appointed kitchens I have experienced in my condo renting time. Excellent location 100 yards from the beach over the tundra.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2022

    10
    We had a lovely time staying near the beach in this clean and comfortable home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The internet didn’t work but they were very prompt to respond to my email and were happy to fix it for us!

    The home was clean, the kitchen was well stocked with kitchen utensils, bowls, plates and even kid friendly cups and bowls! We were pleasantly surprised to find seasoning spices, salt, pepper and some vegetable oil. It was also fun for my kiddos to find some toys to play with and new books to read! we also loved that the walk to the beach was super quick! We had a wonderful time. Definitely would stay again!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was dirty, fridge was dirty, there was toe nail clippings on the table, hot water went out 2minutes into my shower, the place smelled, the heater smelt even worse, used the blender and it smelt like it was gonna start a electrical fire.... All and all was not satisfied

    Location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2024

    6.0
    The place was good for the price we paid. Thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Front door would not lock when leaving and hall restroom toilet had to hold down the lever for it to flush.

    Waliking distance to the beach and the pool.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2024

    7.0
    Great location and nice facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had paid for a 2 bathroom unit and upon arrival we turned on the faucet in 1 of the bathrooms to bathe the toddler and the spout/spigot fell off. We reported it and was told the next morning it couldn’t be fixed during our stay as it was tied to a repair in the downstairs unit. We were told not to use the bathroom during our stay with no apologies or solution. I feel very unsatisfied that I paid for a 2 bathroom and was unable to use both. I probably would not book with Vacasa again.

    The location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    7.0
    We enjoyed being able to use the boardwalk to walk to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could be better cared for

    Good location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    10
    I like
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Everything is good!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful week in beautiful Port Aransas
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs a deep clean

    Very spacious, great location, beach access great.

    Stayed in December 2023

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