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Island Retreat


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700 Island Retreat Road, Port Aransas, TX 78373

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4 of 5 stars
TadpoleAustin_TX 1 contribution
Austin, TX
Jul 1, 2008 | Trip type: Family

I have been traveling to Port A for 25 years. By myself or with my 6 kids in tow. I have many friends that own properties there as well. I discovered Island Retreat about 5 years ago and have stayed there ever since. There is a unit that I have now fallen in love with. It's close to the pool... more

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1 of 5 stars
pitaknox 1 contribution
Panhandle Texas
Jun 27, 2008 | Trip type: Family

Showed up with confirmed reservations from the Texas Panhandle and when we arrived the clerk greeted and charged us for the remaining balance on our 3 bedroom condo. It was only when the clerk was showing us where the condo was located that he realized that the room we had reserved was burnt in a fire a few days ago... more

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jimt09, Managing Agent

Four Island Retreat units received minor damage from a recent incident that prevented occupancy. The guest was provided a full refund and accommodations at another property. In a follow-up telephone call with the guest after the trip, the guest family was offered complimentary nights upon their next Mustang Island visit. The staff and management of Island Retreat regrets this unfortunate...

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4 of 5 stars
mkpingree 30 contributions
Wichita Falls, Texas
Jun 16, 2008 | Trip type: Family

This is our second year to stay at Island Retreat for a week long extended family vacation. This year we booked unit #104 through Best Coast Rentals. Everything was awesome as usual and we all had a great time. Even the strong winds for the first few days didn't keep us out of the ocean or off the beach !!... more

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5 of 5 stars
TinksnTexas 1 contribution
Texas
Dec 4, 2007 | Trip type: Family

For the past three years I've taken my inlaws to Island Retreat. We get the same unit every year #46. This one in right in the middle of the complex second floor with a pool view and ocean view. Great for the 90 year old inlaws to sit out on the balcony and watch us all at the pool or... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tim-n-Texas 1 contribution
Austin, Texas
Oct 7, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
3/3 found this review helpful

Friends booked one of the 3 bedroom condos for 8 of us. The price was great at $210 a night (off season). The condo was # 107, which was second closest to the Beach and walkway to the beach. The view was awesome! Again price was the key and fun was had by all. The size the place was HUGE!... more

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5 of 5 stars
mkpingree 30 contributions
Wichita Falls, Texas
Aug 21, 2007 | Trip type: Family

The perfect place for that family get together or getaway. Worked perfect for us with more than enough room for sleeping, eating, relaxing and enjoying the sights and sounds of Port Aransas. The staff were friendly and helpful and the facilities were well maintained. The boardwalks to the beach were close and easy and kept up and the pools were... more

Overpriced.
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2 of 5 stars
bonedude 1 contribution
South Texas
Jul 29, 2007 | Trip type: Family

We made our reservation with AE and when we arrived, they no longer accepted American Express. New management company and the worst front desk I have ever experienced. Huge ants crawling on the lamp shade in my daughters condo and terribly uncomfortable beds and furniture. These would be great for fishermen, but definitely not 4 star like they advertise. They... more

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5 of 5 stars
Turby 4 contributions
College Station, Texas
Jun 24, 2007 | Trip type: Family
4/4 found this review helpful

We have been staying at Island Retreat for years on our Port Aransas vacation and have found it outstanding in every way. The condos are always clean. Be sure to ask for a condo in Island Retreat II because those all have a balcony that face directly to the beach. All condos have cable TV and if you want wireless... more

disappointed
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2 of 5 stars
s_alcala 1 contribution
arlington ,tx
Jun 11, 2007 | Trip type: Family
3/4 found this review helpful

We have stayed at the Island Retreat for the past three years. The first two stays were satisfactory. This year was very disappointing. We asked for a particular two bedroom/two bath condo and the reservationist pointed out on the Island Retreat map which one it was. I gave them my MC# and received a guarantee. When we arrived we had... more

GREAT CONDO
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5 of 5 stars
dfreed 7 contributions
Fulton, Missouri
Jun 20, 2006
3/4 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here in June 2006. My husband liked it so much he wanted to buy a condo here. They are older units but are in good repair. We had a first floor condo, could see a little of the beach thru the sand dunes, and could definitely hear the waves. This unit was pet friendly with... more

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