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Island Retreat

700 Island Retreat Road, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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Island Retreat
4.0 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
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Austin, Texas
1 review
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2011
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We were originally going to stay in a 2 bedroom, but we found out that we all would not fit, so on the way, we called to cancel and get a 3 bedroom instead and they did, unlike some places. We had to wait awhile for them to clean up. When we got in there, it was very clean and... More

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San Antonio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2011

first time staying here, room was clean and air was very comfortable, quiet area and a bordwalk to the beach , very clean pools, looking forward to another trip, so we can make arrangements to stay here again, i highly recommend this place to everyone,which we could have stayed longer, we will next time

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Round Rock, TX
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2011

Just returned from a 3 night's stay (Thur-Sun) in the Island Retreat I section. We got a 3 bedroom condo (unit 22). The location was fantastic! Beach front with a great view from the 2nd floor balcony and our building was the closest in the Island Retreat I section to the walkway to the beach. Loved that parking was right... More

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Austin, Texas
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75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 2, 2011

Okay, rooms at the Island Retreat are hit or miss. Ours was half and half. We love the condo and balcony but the beds in condo #157 were AWFUL! The mattress and box springs looked like they were from the 1960s and were hard as rocks. Not to mention they slanted downward. It was the most uncomfortable sleeping experience I've... More

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Houston, Texas
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2011

I have the same to say as the reviews right before me. The unit had everything we needed (a motel unit). The pool was a nice size and we loved being able to walk to the beach. It is an excellent value. I just wish I had found this years ago. We will be back with our kids.

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Clovis, NM
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 20, 2011

Stayed in condo #18, nothing fancy, but was clean & had everything we needed. So close to the beach & pools! Awesome place to stay for families with small children. Will definitely be back!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2011

We stayed in condo 102 with our kids and another couple and their kid. The condo was well-apportioned, clean and comfortable. There were 4 adults and 4 kids and we were quite comfortable. Located right on the beach, it was a short walk to the water.

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2011
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If u want extravagant classy condos, keep looking. The island retreat is for families who are used to quality services at fair prices.

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Austin, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2011
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person found this review helpful

For two nights we stayed in unit 19, a motel unit with kitchen. The owners definitely did a good job making the space comfortable -- two beds, fold out couch, dining table, lot's of chairs and lighting. However our issues were with the cleanliness of the space. As soon as we walked in, the unit smelled horrible. It's definitely the... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2011

3 bd. 2 bath penthouse # 172. Our family of six (4 sons ages 11 - 3 yrs. Old) have u ever gone to a hotel and resort for a vacation, only to be constantly reminded to quiet ur children down or stop them from running around. NOT HERE! 3 out of my boys have adhd, so naturally i expected... More

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Address: 700 Island Retreat Road, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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