# IR178: Island Retreat 178
https://www.wander.com/property/ir178-island-retreat-178-727967661417303947

> Luxury vacation rental in Port Aransas, Texas

## Property Overview
- **Sleeps**: 8 guests
- **Bedrooms**: 3
- **Bathrooms**: 2
- **Square Footage**: 1,205 sq ft


## Pricing & Availability
- **Nightly Rate**: $129 - $196 (before taxes and fees)
- **Next Available**: November 9, 2026
- **Available Days**: 85 days in the next 90 days
- **Daily Pricing (Next 90 Days)**:
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  - Dec 25, 2026: $175 (Available)
  - Dec 26, 2026: $184 (Available)
  - Dec 27, 2026: $164 (Available)
  - Dec 28, 2026: $146 (Available)
  - Dec 29, 2026: $154 (Available)
  - Dec 30, 2026: $164 (Available)
  - Dec 31, 2026: $174 (Available)
  - Jan 1, 2027: $129 (Available)
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  - Jan 31, 2027: $129 (Available)
  - Feb 1, 2027: $129 (Available)
  - Feb 2, 2027: $129 (Available)
  - Feb 3, 2027: $129 (Available)


## Location
- **Address**: Port Aransas, Texas, United States
- **Coordinates**: 27.8102524, -97.0728107
- **Timezone**: America/Chicago
- **Local Area**: Beautiful destination with local attractions




## Amenities
- Beachfront
- Waterfront
- Beach access
- Bbq area
- Air conditioning
- Wifi
- Heating
- Bed linens
- Bath linens
- Tv
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishes
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Fridge
- Stove
- Toaster
- Community pool
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
- Toilet
- Shower
- Bathtub

## Dining Recommendations
- **Restaurant San Juan**: Restaurant San Juan offers a vibrant taste of Puerto Rican cuisine, blending traditional island flavors with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It’s an inviting spot for enjoying regional favorites in a relaxed setting.
- **Grumbles Seafood Co.**: Grumbles Seafood Co. serves fresh Gulf seafood in a relaxed, family-friendly setting, with a spacious waterfront deck overlooking boats and beautiful Port Aransas views.
- **Tortuga's Saltwater Grill**: Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill serves fresh Gulf Coast seafood, hand-cut steaks, and creative coastal dishes in a cozy, upscale island setting. Its welcoming atmosphere, porch seating, and standout shrimp and grits make it a Port Aransas favorite.

## Activities & Attractions
- **Chute 'Em Up Parasailing/ Port A Parasail**: Soar 200–300+ feet above Port Aransas with Chute ’Em Up Parasailing, enjoying breathtaking coastal views and a smooth takeoff and landing from the boat. Perfect for families, friends, and adventure seekers ages six and up.
- **The Patton Center**: Discover local marine life through aquariums, interactive exhibits, and hands-on learning at The Patton Center. It’s a fun, educational stop for families, curious kids, and anyone interested in the Gulf Coast’s unique ecosystems.
- **Red Dragon Pirate Cruises**: Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure filled with sword fights, cannon fire, treasure hunts, and dolphin watching. Red Dragon Pirate Cruises is perfect for families, kids, and anyone ready to embrace their inner pirate.
- **Roberts Point Park**: Take in waterfront views, watch dolphins and passing ships, and enjoy family-friendly fun at Roberts Point Park. It’s perfect for families, wildlife watchers, anglers, and anyone seeking a relaxing coastal outing.
- **I. B. Magee Beach Park**: Enjoy beachside camping, fishing from the pier, and relaxing along the Gulf at I. B. Magee Beach Park. With convenient amenities and easy jetty access, it’s perfect for families, anglers, nature lovers, and anyone craving a laid-back coastal escape.
- **Dolphin Dock Inc.**: Set sail from Port Aransas for an exciting dolphin-watching cruise or deep-sea fishing adventure, with options for casual sightseers, families, and anglers seeking everything from inshore catches to offshore trophy fish.
- **Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center**: Wander the boardwalk through vibrant coastal wetlands, where roseate spoonbills, herons, ducks, and other wildlife come into view. With shaded observation towers and accessible paths, it’s a peaceful, family-friendly adventure for birders and nature lovers of all experience levels.
- **Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture**: Explore coastal wetlands, tidal flats, and scenic boardwalks at Charlie’s Pasture, a peaceful haven for spotting migratory birds and local wildlife. It’s perfect for birders, photographers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking an easy, memorable outdoor adventure.
- **Fire It! Ceramics**: Unleash your creativity at Fire It! Ceramics, where you can paint a one-of-a-kind pottery piece in a fun, relaxed setting. It’s a colorful, hands-on experience perfect for families, friends, date nights, and budding artists of all ages.
- **Lydia Ann Lighthouse**: See Port Aransas’s maritime history from the water at this iconic 1857 lighthouse, surrounded by scenic channels and abundant wildlife. It’s perfect for history buffs, kayakers, boaters, and anyone seeking a memorable coastal adventure.

## Local Services
- **Stripes**: Stripes combines everyday grocery essentials with fresh, flavorful favorites, including Laredo Taco Company’s authentic Mexican meals, handmade tortillas, salsa bar, breakfast tacos, Hispanic snacks, and specialty drinks.
- **Checkout Food Stores**: Checkout Food Stores offers convenient grocery essentials in a neighborhood-friendly setting, making everyday shopping quick and easy.
- **Stripes**: Stripes combines everyday convenience with fresh, flavorful favorites, including Laredo Taco Company’s Tex-Mex meals, handmade tortillas, authentic Hispanic snacks, specialty drinks, and hot foods made for the road.
- **Stripes 2141**: Stripes 2141 is a convenient Port Aransas stop for Laredo Taco Company favorites, freshly prepared breakfast and lunch, specialty drinks, snacks, and essential groceries—open 24/7 for beach days and late-night cravings.
- **Stripes**: Stripes combines everyday groceries with fresh tacos, burritos, pastries, sandwiches, and hot pizza. Don’t miss its authentic Hispanic specialties, daily-fresh tortillas, gourmet coffee, and refreshing fountain drinks.
- **Stripes**: Stripes is a convenient one-stop shop for gourmet coffee, cold drinks, snacks, and freshly prepared favorites. Don’t miss Laredo Taco Company’s authentic tacos, breakfast dishes, salsa bar, and Mexican-inspired meals.
- **Dollar General**: Dollar General offers everyday groceries at budget-friendly prices, including Clover Valley favorites, pantry staples, snacks, frozen foods, and fresh produce at select locations.
- **The Texan**: The Texan is a Texas-born one-stop shop known for signature breakfast tacos, fresh made-to-order burgers, gourmet sandwiches, salads, and daily lunch and dinner specials—plus plenty of snacks, drinks, and convenience essentials.
- **CVS**: CVS offers convenient grocery essentials, pantry staples, snacks, candy, healthy options, and specialty items like organic, gluten-free, and dairy-free treats.
- **Lowe's Market**: Lowe’s Market brings together fresh produce, artisan foods, specialty cheeses, cured meats, gourmet sweets, and hard-to-find cooking ingredients for an easy, flavorful shopping experience.



## Additional Information
- **Shipping to**: <p><strong>Shipping Items to the House</strong><br>Can I ship some gear to the house before my stay? Absolutely! However, please note that deliveries are at your own discretion; Wander will not be held liable for lost, stolen, or tampered items or packages.<br><br>IMPORTANT: Please ensure that delivery will fall during your stay dates in order to prevent disturbing the guests at the house before and after your trip. Should your package arrive on a day that doesn’t fall during your trip, a $50 fee will be charged for our runner's fee.</p><p><br><strong>Need Something at the Home? </strong><br>If there is anything you want in your Wander Home that you can’t find, simply let Concierge know so they can help out (no need to buy anything). You may contact them through the app or by texting&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover" href="tel:+17373773205">+1-737-377-3205</a>.</p>
- **Occupancy notice**: <p>This home follows a strict maximum occupancy rule. Please make sure that the total number of guests accompanying you (including both children and adults) doesn't exceed the indicated maximum occupancy above to avoid cancellation of your stay and additional fees.</p>
- **No smoking**: <p>Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.</p>

## Guest Services
- **24/7 Concierge**: Available through the Wander app
- **Housekeeping**: Professional cleaning service
- **Maintenance**: On-call support for any issues
- **Local Recommendations**: Dining, activities, and experiences

## Property Details
- **Property ID**: 727967661417303947
- **Hero Image**: https://assets.wander.com/727983430750437932/fullres.webp

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*Last modified: 2026-11-05*
