House in Port Aransas, TX
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
S.S. Minnow – Where Sand Meets Sea ⚓🌊
Catch the waves 🌊, soak up the sun ☀️, and let the ocean breeze guide your getaway 🌬️
Please note: Maximum occupancy is determined by city ordinance and is based on the number of guests legally allowed—not the number of beds.
🚢 Welcome aboard the S.S. Minnow!
Set sail for your ultimate coastal escape on Mariner’s Drive, where beach days and island vibes go hand in hand 🏖️ This vibrant, family-friendly retreat sits just steps from the sand yet feels peacefully tucked away from the crowds. Inspired by Gilligan’s Island, every corner is filled with cheerful nautical décor and colorful coastal charm ⚓🐚
🏡 All Hands on Deck Inside
The spacious living area invites you to kick back on the sectional sofa, lounge chairs, and enjoy movie nights on the flat-screen TV 📺 or challenge the crew to board games 🎲. Slide open the doors to the deck and breathe in the salty air while soaking up dune views 🌾🌊
The fully equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a large island—perfect for beach snacks, sunset cocktails 🍹, and family meals at the dining table for six 🍽️
🛏️ Themed Cabins for Sweet Dreams
Mary Ann Suite 🍰: Queen bed, twin-over-full bunk, flat-screen TV
Ginger Suite 💄: Queen bed, twin-over-full bunk, flat-screen TV
Gilligan’s Hut 🏝️: Two twin beds, playful décor, flat-screen TV
Skipper’s Quarters ⚓: King bed, loveseat, flat-screen TV, private bath
🧺 A stackable washer and dryer keep things easy—less laundry, more flip-flops 🩴
🌴 Your Private Backyard Paradise
Dive into the private pool 🏊♂️ complete with a volleyball net, stretch out on comfy patio furniture, or fire up the propane & charcoal grills plus a pizza oven 🍕🔥 for epic island cookouts. Enjoy horseshoes, movie nights on the outdoor TV 📽️, or gather around the fire pit for stories and s’mores under the stars ✨🔥
Best of all—bring the pups! 🐾 This home is pet friendly (up to 2).
🚶♂️ A short stroll leads to the community boardwalk, wide enough for a golf cart to cruise straight to the beach with all your gear 🛺🏖️
🌅 Don’t be tide down—let the ocean guide you to S.S. Minnow, where every sunset steals the show, every day feels like an adventure, and memories are made to last a lifetime 🌞🌊
This Home Includes:
🏊♀️ Private Pool w/ Volleyball Net
🔒 Fully Fenced Backyard
🐕 Pet Friendly (2 Pets Max)
🍹 Outdoor Bar & Seating
🧲 Horseshoes & Fire Pit
📺 Outdoor TV
🔥 Propane & Charcoal Grills + Pizza Oven
Pets allowed
Catch the waves 🌊, soak up the sun ☀️, and let the ocean breeze guide your getaway 🌬️
Please note: Maximum occupancy is determined by city ordinance and is based on the number of guests legally allowed—not the number of beds.
🚢 Welcome aboard the S.S. Minnow!
Set sail for your ultimate coastal escape on Mariner’s Drive, where beach days and island vibes go hand in hand 🏖️ This vibrant, family-friendly retreat sits just steps from the sand yet feels peacefully tucked away from the crowds. Inspired by Gilligan’s Island, every corner is filled with cheerful nautical décor and colorful coastal charm ⚓🐚
🏡 All Hands on Deck Inside
The spacious living area invites you to kick back on the sectional sofa, lounge chairs, and enjoy movie nights on the flat-screen TV 📺 or challenge the crew to board games 🎲. Slide open the doors to the deck and breathe in the salty air while soaking up dune views 🌾🌊
The fully equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a large island—perfect for beach snacks, sunset cocktails 🍹, and family meals at the dining table for six 🍽️
🛏️ Themed Cabins for Sweet Dreams
Mary Ann Suite 🍰: Queen bed, twin-over-full bunk, flat-screen TV
Ginger Suite 💄: Queen bed, twin-over-full bunk, flat-screen TV
Gilligan’s Hut 🏝️: Two twin beds, playful décor, flat-screen TV
Skipper’s Quarters ⚓: King bed, loveseat, flat-screen TV, private bath
🧺 A stackable washer and dryer keep things easy—less laundry, more flip-flops 🩴
🌴 Your Private Backyard Paradise
Dive into the private pool 🏊♂️ complete with a volleyball net, stretch out on comfy patio furniture, or fire up the propane & charcoal grills plus a pizza oven 🍕🔥 for epic island cookouts. Enjoy horseshoes, movie nights on the outdoor TV 📽️, or gather around the fire pit for stories and s’mores under the stars ✨🔥
Best of all—bring the pups! 🐾 This home is pet friendly (up to 2).
🚶♂️ A short stroll leads to the community boardwalk, wide enough for a golf cart to cruise straight to the beach with all your gear 🛺🏖️
🌅 Don’t be tide down—let the ocean guide you to S.S. Minnow, where every sunset steals the show, every day feels like an adventure, and memories are made to last a lifetime 🌞🌊
This Home Includes:
🏊♀️ Private Pool w/ Volleyball Net
🔒 Fully Fenced Backyard
🐕 Pet Friendly (2 Pets Max)
🍹 Outdoor Bar & Seating
🧲 Horseshoes & Fire Pit
📺 Outdoor TV
🔥 Propane & Charcoal Grills + Pizza Oven
Pets allowed
Amenities at `Find me where the sand meets the sea at S.S. Minnow! Welcome aboard S.S. Minnow, a beautiful coastal retreat where the ocean sets you free. Perfect for the whole family!`
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Private pool access
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Kitchenware
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Ironing facilities
Desk
Hairdryer
Map of Port Aransas, TX
Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Sep 2025
The house was really nice and clean. It's a great location near the beach – not too bad of a walk, but perfect if you rent a golf cart. We loved the pool. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. We loved that it was pet-friendly. All the beds were comfy. Excellent master suite upstairs. I would have given this property five stars, but there were a few issues. There is no way to bring an ice chest or items to the back yard pool area without walking up the tall stairs into the house and back down the stairs to the back yard. There is a gate to the back yard, but it was locked. This was very inconvenient. In addition, the TV in the back yard did not work. Nor did the dishwasher in the kitchen. I informed the property manager about these issues. They generously offered to send over a tech to fix the dishwasher, but we declined and managed to wash our dishes by hand. If the TV and dishwasher worked, and if there was a way to get into the back yard without going through the house, I would have rated it 5/5. Although we had a few issues, the property manager – New Wave Vacation Rentals – was great to work with. The responded immediately to our concerns. I would not hesitate renting from them again.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
Lay out of the house was very nice every family member was comfortable including myself
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Apr 2025
The home itself was thoughtfully decorated and put together, clean, and freshly painted inside and out. You can tell that the owners have put a lot of care into the home. A/C unit worked perfectly and the kitchen/living area made for a great gathering place. Proximity to the boardwalk and beach was a huge plus. Outside seating had a ton of great options and the poolside fridge and bar area was a nice touch. Only real knock was the trash and recycling was completely full when we arrived, the pool was supposed to be heated but when we arrived were told it was broken and in need of a part, and lastly all of the different grills were in desperate need of being replaced. Thankfully the oven inside was high quality and we were able to cook everything we planned to grill, inside.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Jun 2024
Cute place with plenty of extras for our stay. The pool area had games and toys for everyone. Outside area was really nice with plenty of BBQ options and a fire pit. The lights on the outdoor area was a nice addition for late night shenanigans. The house was nicely decorated, with plenty of standard amenities. Kitchen was decent for cooking and serving. We did have some issues throughout the stay and messaging through VRBO never got us any answers. The insinkerator didnt work which left us with a nasty kitchen sink. We worked it out. The house was not clean...dog hair on the comforters, terribly dusty fans throughout and the house was smelly. When we first came in there was a big gob of hair on the kitchen counter and jelly all over the toaster. The outdoor shower was broken and the stovetop was cracked so we were nervous to use it. There was broken glass in the bar area. The 1st full day, lawn care team came in the fence and mowed while we were relaxing at the pool. Spraying poison/weed killer while kids were playing in the yard area...that was really aggravating. I tried reaching out several times but never got an answer. Really wanted to love this place...
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Top rated by guests
8.2Excellent
(13 Ratings)
"Lay out of the house was very nice every family member was comfortable including myself "
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