I stayed at this condo community the last week of July and it was great. I had a condo (1 bedroom, a livining room, kitchen and bathroom) I LOVED IT! My husband and I went on a vacation with family in which they rented 2 other rooms as well. We all were please with the rooms and the community. The... more

We just returned from our first trip ever to Port A, TX. We booked our efficiency through the Island Retreat website and stayed in Unit #146. It was a great week at the beach. Our room was close to the boardwalk and just steps from one of the pools. Island Retreat was easy to find, office people were VERY friendly... more

I called to cancel my online reservation after finding out that the Sandcastle had an opening (their pool is much bigger) and was notified of a $25 cancelation fee. I made the coment about not being aware of such policy and the operator strongly pointed out that it was mentioned in my confirmation e-mail. When I told her that it... more

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

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

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

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

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

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