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Bring your Big Group, 12 BR/8 BA, Private Pool, Walk to the Beach!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, foosball, table tennis
Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 32343 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Bring your Big Group, 12 BR/8 BA, Private Pool, Walk to the Beach!

Welcome to the Red Marlin! Located on the corner of Beach Access 1A and 11th Street, this island gem is approximately a 400 yard walk (3-5 minutes) to the beach or a minute by beach cart. When you're not enjoying the close proximity to the beach, relax and enjoy a cold beverage while taking in the cool gulf breeze alongside your own heated pool. The pool area features a beautiful "beach-entry" style in-ground pool, BBQ grill, surfboard cabana table, and beautiful island décor to top off this coastal bend retreat.

With 12 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, the Red Marlin accommodates up to 32 guests and is ideal for family gatherings, weddings, reunions, fishing trips, and corporate retreats. The property is divided into two separate floors--each with six bedrooms (two with king beds, two with queen beds, and two bunk rooms) and four baths. Each has a large living/dining area where your group can gather and a full kitchen. The upper floor has a balcony overlooking Beach Access Road 1-A and a large covered deck overlooking the pool that is perfect for morning coffee or a cold drink at the end of the day. The lower floor has a large covered patio where you can relax after a swim in the pool.

Across the patio is another building housing the game rooms and laundry facilities. Downstairs you'll find ping-pong, foosball, and a game table to entertain the kids after a day at the beach. Upstairs is a game/poker room with a wet bar and a laundry room with two sets of machines. Wireless internet and smart televisions with a standard cable package are also provided.

The Red Marlin is in the Port A "golf cart zone" which means you can use a cart to get to the beach, shop or dine downtown, or just enjoy the many attractions on the island. The beach is a five-minute walk or about a minute by cart or car and there is shopping within a block of the property.

The Red Marlin is unmatched on the island. It's a place you'll want to return to and make lasting memories. We hope you visit us in iconic Port A soon!

City of Port Aransas Rental Registration #009366

Property manager

Island Getaway

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3693 sq ft (343 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 32
Note from host: All events need to be approved by the manager.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Mustang Island Beach - 5 min walk
  • Holiday Beach - 14 min walk
  • Palmilla Beach Golf Club - 19 min walk
  • Port Aransas Beach - 6 min drive
  • Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bring your Big Group, 12 BR/8 BA, Private Pool, Walk to the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Bring your Big Group, 12 BR/8 BA, Private Pool, Walk to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bring your Big Group, 12 BR/8 BA, Private Pool, Walk to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bring your Big Group, 12 BR/8 BA, Private Pool, Walk to the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bring your Big Group, 12 BR/8 BA, Private Pool, Walk to the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Port Aransas vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Mustang Island Beach and Holiday Beach. Port Aransas Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Bring your Big Group, 12 BR/8 BA, Private Pool, Walk to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paige C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Plenty of space for all ages. Nice to have downstairs bedrooms for the less mobile. Well equipped kitchens
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis B., Georgetown Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Trip 2024
Sadly, Hurricane Beryl caused the cancellation of our annual family vacation. The owners were very helpful with advice and options, including a refund. We have booked the house for next year, fingers crossed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large Group Getaway
This place was just what we needed to start our Summer Break! It was spacious and close to everything we needed. Bobby and family were pleasant to work with. Thank you for a great vacation experience! Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
28 of us in the house
Great floor plan. The house is decorated beautifully. The hostess Bobbi was very accommodating. Everything we needed was in the house. We brought our own towels. My suggestion would be to have the checkout instructions printed and taped on the wall upstairs and downstairs. Thank you for hosting us in this beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deep sea get away
Took a few of our team members to Port A to do some deep sea fishing. It’s not easy to find a place that will sleep 17 adults each in their own bed but this place had the set up with room to spare and the location was awesome. Would recommend staying here for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location,
This location was amazing to walk to the beach for Sandfest. The gameroom and pool were wonderful for our large extended family. Having 2 smaller kitchens instead of one large one was not great, but manageable. Be aware you are on a corner with a decent amount of traffic heading to and from the beach so you will hear street noise. Tons of beds, space, and parking! Wonderfully communicative and available hosts. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and fun stay!
We stayed at this house for our company’s team building and it was more than enough space that we could all spread out and enjoy time together. We loved this house and never had a dull moment! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a fun weekend
It was so fun being together for Easter in this property. The property was beautiful and such a great spot for the family. Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
House was very clean and very fun. Pool was warm and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place for large group
Overall the place was in a great location, management company was very flexible and accommodating. House was perfect for many people with areas to feel like there is a lot of space. The cart rental place next door gave us great deals on rentals. We had a wonderful time together. Negatives were: cleanliness (especially assuming all guests remit a large cleaning fee like we did), the towel’s being old and something you would use for cleaning not personal use, in need of updates, there were no extra blankets and the beds were very noisy and not comfortable in almost every one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent response
Appreciate the prompt response regarding a small repair that was needed. Very fast and prompt
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place turned out to become a great stay.
It was what I was looking for when looking for a place to hold our retreat. I couldn't ask for a better place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale H., Manor, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini vacation
We have a large family and every November we all have a family get together in Port Aransas and need a big house for everyone. This place was perfect. Everyone I enjoyed it here. There was lots of room for everyone. We will be back. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Perfect place for a large group and convenient for us as we were taking a group of employees fishing in the Bay. Property was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LISA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place to Stay
Stayed here for our annual company fishing trip. Had a great stay and would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Large Group Vacation House
Hosts were very flexible and helpful accommodating our friends as they arrived until the house was ready. Everything was just as described. When we had a minor issue with the pool Bobbi came out ASAP to help fix it. Excellent communication thru every part of the rental process.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michellle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
The house was amazing and our family group of 17 people were very comfortable staying here. We actually had one bunk room we didn’t use! Everything was very clean and everything functioned as it should. The property manager was very accommodating with every request we had. They were quick to respond and the service they provided was great! We loved the pool and spent time in it every night, we just wish it had been a little warmer. The property manager did try to turn the heat up but for some reason during our stay it never felt more than maybe 80 degrees at best even though the heater was set to 86. My guess would be that their heater isn’t registering the right temp and needs to be fixed. Our first night at the house in the upstairs area we saw quite a few roaches around the living room and kitchen areas. After talking with the property manager they sent out their pest company to spray and we did see a reduction in the amount of roaches we were seeing during our stay. They said that there can be palm tree roaches that come around this time a year but regardless it’s definitely not something you want to see when vacationing. For good measure we put all of our clothes in the dryer on high when we made it home. Overall this house was amazing at accommodating our large group and the property manager was very accomodating so we would definitely stay here again if we do another family reunion in Port Aransas.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miller E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dulce A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
It was a great vacation! The house was able to comfortably accomodate all of our family. Our children enjoyed the pool and other amenities. Our hosts were attentive, fast to respond to all of my questions and to resolve concerns. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Port Aransas TX great place to stay!
We had a great time staying here & will definitely come back. The house was just as described & the host was great with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family & Friends birthday bash
Loved this property. A great place for our large group. Bobbi met us when we arrived and pointed out all the great things in this house. Plenty of space for all ages to hang out. We ate, we swam, we went to the beach. It was an amazing weekend. Highly recommend this beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a large family!
We were impressed with the house. Only downside is how busy the streets are next to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach but busy road
There are no closets in the rooms. The road is very busy that it is located on. But otherwise a great house!!! We enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation home for large groups, hands-down!
18 Family members joined us on this trip to Port Aransas. Age ranges from 12 to 70+. The house is perfect! Super close to the beach, the private pool and game rooms kept everyone entertained morning, noon and night. Plus directly behind the home is the best priced golf cart rental in Port A. The property managers were incredibly fast when we had one off requests. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay! We are looking forward to continuing this annual trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation celebration
We have a big family and this house was perfect! Love the location. Quick response on miner issues.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023