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Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House

Harvey could not keep a good house down but it did contribute to the remodel of Chapel Hill House. We kept the charm but added full bathrooms, a new kitchen and lots of lighting and windows. Remember a quieter & gentler time when friends gathered and shared good times. This 1926 original Old Town home takes guests back to that time. Chapel Hill House has three queen bedrooms, each with attached full bathrooms, one bedroom with 2 twin beds and attached full bathroom and 4 twin beds on the first floor with a half bath on that floor. There are large sunny porches in front and back on the first floor, with a sunning porch on the second floor with gulf view. There is an outdoor shower on the first floor porch. There is a large dining room and outdoor table that seats 10, Twelve can screen a movie on the TV in the living room. Chapel Hill House is equipped with a Weber Genesis grill and spacious kitchen. Washer and dryer are provided. Combine this rental with our home, next door, the Black Dog Cottage, VRBO #592377/587710.

Property manager

JB Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking on porches outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

New Pool Walk Beach Chapel Hill House Port Aransas
New Pool Walk Beach Chapel Hill House
New Pool Walk Beach Chapel Hill Port Aransas
New Pool Walk Beach Chapel Hill
Pool Walk Chapel Hill House
A pie de la Playa en Chapel Hill House
Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House
Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House Port Aransas
Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 9 min walk
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 10 min walk
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 11 min walk
  • Port Aransas Beach - 12 min walk
  • University of Texas Marine Science Institute - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Waves P - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Desserted Island Ice Cream - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪MacDaddy's Family Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House located?

Located in Old Town Port Aransas, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Beach. IB Magee Beach Park and Port Aransas Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Walk to the beach at Chapel Hill House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip to Port A
Loved this house and the location. It had plenty of room for our large family. The host was very friendly! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
We had an AMAZING stay. This house is a picturesque beach cottage. It is perfectly located. The owners are the best hosts I have ever had in all my stays! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

DELORES C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs work
This is a nice house but is definitely in need of some cosmetic work. Walls needing some fresh paint. We thought we were getting a private pool and found that the neighbor used this pool as well. Whoever cleaned before we arrived left items out in the house. Overall it is a nice place just needs a little tlc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan G., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We booked this property for a big family vacation and the space was perfect for our family. Great location for the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

c d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion
Siblings wanted to visit Pt A. They loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday trip 2022
I rented both properties that sure the pool and backyard it was a blast location was great. The owners were very nice people just kinda shocking to see they were actually staying on site the whole time but very nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diamond in the rough
This was the second time we’ve stayed at this property. You can’t beat the location. The house is nicely appointed and the host is very accommodating and friendly. We loved having the pool too. I call it a diamond in the rough because the exterior doesn’t reflect the interior, and it is a very good value considering what you get for your money. We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ikeogu I.

Great, perfect for what we needed.
My family and I loved the house. It would've been perfect if the golf cart worked in our favor but other than that we would gladly return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was big enough for all of us, we had plenty of space.
We will come back to the property. We had the shared pool to ourselves up until the last day of our stay. If bringing dogs, the yard is shared with Black Dog house, this posed problem the last day with the new arrivals as they tied their dogs up in the shared yard, but we loved the area, the house has every amenity you would need, it's close to the beach and all Pt A has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Derrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chapel Hill House
Overall this property fulfilled its purpose. There was a load of space that fit our family & guests comfortably. The house stayed warmer than we like, even turning down the AC. I think thicker blinds may help the heat not come in from the sun. Having a pool outside was great but the yard was a bit overgrown. Lastly, the grill that we used was not very clean & looked like it could be a fire hazard. We did enjoy our stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dana B.

Fun time
We had a group of 12 adults and everyone fit but 2 of the noted beds are a day bed that was not very comfortable so they resorted to sleeping on the couch. The kitchen had almost everything you would need, lots of dishes and appliances. If you are looking for privacy this is not the place to stay as the property manager is around the house all of the time, although very nice. It was difficult to pack up and ensure you have everything because there is stuff everywhere in the house but we only left one item. There is plenty of personal space in the house. I would not recommend for small children. Overall great time and a comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Pamela P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected!
While the house appeared cute and spacious initially, our experience quickly soured due to several issues. Upon arrival, we noticed the house was uncomfortably hot, which we initially attributed to the Texas sun and our activities. However, the problem persisted throughout our stay, with temperatures inside often hovering around 80 degrees, making it difficult to relax or sleep. Despite notifying the manager, and her saying “it’s been inspected”, the air conditioner struggled to cool below 80 degrees until late at night. The condition of the amenities left much to be desired. We encountered dirty broken down furniture, holes in sheets and towels, dirty bedskirts, and stained linens, peeling paint on walls, and even holes in the walls themselves. The outdoor shower had rotting boards that were falling through, posing a safety hazard. The oven repeatedly shut off mid-cooking, and although the manager attempted to fix it, the problem persisted. The washing machine broke down and shortly after being repaired broke again! The dishwasher didn't function properly, requiring us to handwash dishes. Noise was also a significant issue, as the manager's dogs, located in the adjoining unit, barked frequently, disrupting our peace. Furthermore, we discovered black mold in the air conditioning vents, which raised concerns about air quality, especially with a baby in our group. Despite reaching out to the landlord about these issues, including the unbearable inside heat which was ridiculous,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

DESIREE R.

Dissatisfied!!!
This place was very dirty. The shower curtain had black mold spots, so did the shower. Gross!!! The rugs in the restrooms were dirty. All area rugs were dirty as well. Gross!!! Looked like they haven't been washed in months. Gross!!! I wanted to wash and clean everything. The floors were dirty. Gross!!! I dont know why they charge a cleaning fee. Didn't look like they hadn't cleaned the place before we got there. We saw a few roaches. Gross!!!! The tv in the game room didnt work. They had a wii, dvd player and nothing worked. The foosball table was broken. We love going to the beach and then later in the evening taking the kids swimming at the pool. So I made sure to book a house that had a pool. Well at least thats what I thought... but that didn't happen. The description said "communal pool", which is not!! I've been staying in Port A for many years now and when they put on the description "communal pool"......it is for the people in that subdivision. They need to specify that it is a "city pool", not a "communal pool". 2 very different things. Its the city pool that closes @6:00pm and you need to pay to get in. Adults $2 and kids $1. So by the time we got back from the beach the pool was closed. Kids did not enjoy that. The description also said 2 twin beds that can be converted to a queen which is not so. It was not a queen bed. Im 5'2 and my feet were at the end of the bed. My husband is 5'11 and his feet were hanging off the so called queen bed. Im glad we took an air mattress. The ceiling fan in the game room needs to be replaced. It only worked on low setting if not it would shake. Looked like it was about to fall. So it was hot in that room. No one used the gameroom at all. It was a waste of space. Restroom door in second floor wasn't working properly. Wouldn't lock or close all the way. No privacy!!! Overall we were all disappointed. But we tried to make the best of it. On the plus side my dogs enjoyed it. They loved running around in the yard exploring. I think this house would be better if they replace the ceiling fan in game room, invested in some real twin beds in the gameroom or mabe a queen trundle bed. Replace all the rugs and shower curtains. Fix the door in the restroom. Add more tv's to rooms. And make sure they all work. Oh and most important get a better cleaning crew.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming house, but not very comfortable
We loved the house as far as the character and aesthetic goes, but the sofa and all of the beds are extremely uncomfortable. I hate to be “nit picky”, but all of the queen beds were very hard and made squeaky noises every time someone moved. My husband has sleep apnea and has to sleep on the sofa, and the sofa there had zero cushioning, we could feel the wood frame when just sitting on it. All of us slept horribly, I just would not expect a home that we paid such a high price for to be so uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!
The house was perfect for our large group of 12. It was well stocked with basic essentials, the pool was clean & very nice. Super close to the beach & fishing pier with the historic chapel across the street. Definitely will be staying again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Texas vacation
Very nice,communicate was good ,loved the pool
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family spot
This house is great for a family with the location, layout and pool. The pool was a big hit with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jorge C H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
La casa no es lo que esperaba
No es lo que esperaba y además los dueños método todo el tiempo en la casa he incluso en la piscina el cual me dijeron que era privada y de eso nada porque se comparte con la casa de arlado
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
The house is very nice and enough space to spread out and come together too. We had 3 couples and 4 kids. Remodeled quite nice. The yard seemed to be the only thing that needed attention. Would definitely love to stay here again. Had a great time Hanna and all!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and Well Appointed
The home has everything you need for a relaxing stay. There are spaces to gather and room for people to have privacy when they want to rest. Charmingly decorated. Great location with easy beach access. The kitchen was wonderful for cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space and great location.
Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ginger T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect home for our week!
This house has so much charm! It is the perfect size for our family of 12. The pool size is great and the kids really enjoyed it. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

christina l.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Family Vacation
Plenty of space in the house we had total of 10 people, everyone was comfortable. Walking distance to the beach. Only issue is it’s not a private pool, you share with the next door neighbor. We wanted a private back yard and private pool. Other than that very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house in Port A!
We loved this property in Port A! The Location is perfect and the house is really charming! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020