House - Rating 4.8 (34)

Private Pool | Pets | Long Term Stays

As low as $225.00 / night + taxes & fees

  • Location: Port Aransas
  • Type: House
  • View: Garden View

Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Guests 7 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed

Summary Summary
Pet friendly. Private Pool. Close to town and the beach! Welcome Winter Texans! Winter monthly rates! $2600/mo Nov - end of February No occupancy taxes for 30 consecutive nights, cleaning fees and damage waiver fee separate. Contact us!
Description Description
Pet friendly. Private Pool. Close to town and the beach! Month long stays available. Contact us!
Newly upgraded and remodeled! If you are bringing a pet, please be sure to select the total number of pets (limited to 2 pets of no more than 50lbs each) at the time of booking so the pet fee is included. The pet fee is $40 per night for up to 2 pets total. If you do not select this at the time of booking, please contact our Guest Services to ensure you have paid the pet fee before checking in. To avoid any additional charges, it’s important to notify us in advance if you’re bringing a pet. All pets must be kept on a leash when outside and cleaned up after at all times. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out!

What more could you ask for? The Shell House is the quintessential beach retreat, offering everything you could possibly need to create the vacation of your dreams. Spend endless hours basking in the warm Texas sun, whether you pack up and head out for a day on the beach, or lounge poolside with the relief of air conditioning just steps away. The spacious patio is surrounded by lush landscaping and includes a fun, shaded palapa with barstool seating, ideal for those moments when you want to enjoy an afternoon cocktail and listen to some music. If you’d rather watch the festivities from afar, the home’s wraparound deck provides you with ample views of the pool and the area beyond, complete with relaxed seating options. Apart from being close to the beach, you’ll also be within walking distance of several restaurants, bars, and shops. A leisurely stroll through the neighborhood sounds like just the thing to cap off a fun-filled day.

The interior of the home has been outfitted with everything you need for a complete, comfortable stay. A cozy living room offers plush sofa seating and a smart TV for quiet movie nights or family game time. Steps away, the dining room offers a table and chair set with room for 6, the open floor plan creating a synergistic space for entertainment between these two spaces. The fully equipped kitchen with updated counters and cabinetry is well-prepared for all types of meals, whether you choose to cook at home or prepare takeout from a local restaurant. Drip and Keurig coffee makers ensure that everyone will have their needed morning pick-me-up, taken outside to enjoy the fresh air and watch the sunrise on another beautiful day.

But wait, there’s more! Competitive and casual game guests alike will be delighted to find a game room on the lower level with a ping pong table, darts, and sliding door access onto to patio.

This home comfortably sleeps 7 guests between 3 private bedrooms.

Bedroom #1 includes 2 twin size beds and a twin trundle.

Bedroom #2 includes a queen size bed.

Bedroom #3 includes a king size bed, smart TV, and ensuite bathroom with a single vanity and shower/tub combo.

The home includes a second full guest bathroom with a single vanity and walk-in shower.

THINGS TO NOTE:
- The Shell House has a strict occupancy policy not to exceed 7 total guests. Reservations will be canceled if occupancy exceeds 7.
- Washer and dryer in home.
- Parking is available for up to 3 compact spaces in the driveway and the sidewalk cannot be blocked.
- Pool is not heated.
- If you are bringing a pet, please be sure to select the total number of pets (limited to 2 pets of no more than 50lbs each) at the time of booking so the pet fee is included. The pet fee is $40 per night for up to 2 pets total. If you do not select this at the time of booking, please contact our Guest Services to ensure you have paid the pet fee before checking in. To avoid any additional charges, it’s important to notify us in advance if you’re bringing a pet. All pets must be kept on a leash when outside and cleaned up after at all times. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out!
- Please also note that additional fees will be charged for unauthorized late check-outs.
- Inquire about our month long stays with discounts for stays more than 30+ consecutive nights November - end of February.

If you’re in search of the perfect beach getaway, look no further than Port Aransas. This charming coastal town boasts 18 miles of glorious shoreline, complete with sandy beaches and all the amenities you need for a summer vacation to remember. But that’s not all Port Aransas has to offer. Known as ‘The Fishing Capital of Texas’, this destination is a haven for anglers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, charter a boat and head offshore for a day of fishing excitement. With the catch of your dreams just waiting to be reeled in, you won’t be disappointed by what Port Aransas has to offer.

With an abundance of protected nature reserves and parks, the Port Aransas area is a nature lover’s paradise. Whether you’re seeking a day of sun and sand at Mustang Island State Park or a serene morning of bird watching at the Leonabelle Turnball Birding Center, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the special summer months when you’ll have the chance to witness an unforgettable event. Along the 70-mile shoreline of Padre Island, newborn sea turtles will make their journey to the sea right before your eyes. This is just one of many lasting memories you’ll make during your Port Aransas getaway. Come explore the natural wonders of Port Aransas and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Please note that requests for late checkout must be received no later than 10:00 AM local time on the day prior to your departure. Early check-in and late checkout are based on availability and require approval, and may be subject to an additional fee of up to $60.00 depending on the number of additional hours requested. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in arranging.

Winter monthly rate for November, December, January, and February is $2600 / month (no STR tax if staying more than 30 consecutive nights) , cleaning fees and damage waiver fee separate. Contact us for winter extended stay details.
The minimum age to book this property is 25+. At least one member of the party staying at the property from check-in to check-out must be 25 years or older.

There is a strict occupancy requirement of no more than 7 guests at any time for this property. Exceeding this limit and / or hosting parties of any kind will be considered a violation of the house rules and can be subject to cancelation and immediate removal without refund. This home and all furnishings are privately owned, and we kindly ask guests to treat the property with care and respect throughout their stay. Prior to check-in, a detailed video walkthrough and photographs are taken to document the condition of the home. Guests are responsible for any damage incurred during their stay, including additional cleaning fees if the property is not left in its original condition at check-out. This is a strictly non-smoking property, and any evidence of smoking may result in additional cleaning or remediation charges. Maximum occupancy limits are strictly enforced, and parties, events, loud noise, or unregistered guests are not permitted at any time; these regulations are monitored by the City, and violations may result in fines, immediate cancellation of the reservation, and removal from the property without refund. Illegal drugs, including marijuana in any form, are strictly prohibited, and any evidence of drug use will be reported to local authorities and the booking platform. Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM; as a small, family-owned local host with frequent back-to-back reservations, strict adherence to these times is required, though alternative arrangements may be considered with at least 24 hours’ advance notice and are not guaranteed. The primary guest making the reservation must be 25 years of age or older, at least one guest aged 25+ must remain on the property for the duration of the stay, and a valid government-issued photo ID may be required for verification; reservations that do not meet these requirements may be canceled without refund. Thank you for your cooperation. We hope you enjoy a relaxing and memorable stay on the Coast. The Coast is a beautiful place to visit and enjoy, and we encourage you to do exactly that. Leave your worries behind and have a wonderful time.

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3 SINGLE BEDS
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1 QUEEN BED
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1 KING BED

Amenities 51 Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • BBQ grill
  • Beach essentials
  • Bed linens
  • Blender
  • Body soap
  • Cable TV
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee maker
  • Conditioner
  • Cookware
  • Dining table
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Downtown
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • Free parking on premises
  • Free parking on street
  • Game room
  • Garage
  • Garden View
  • Golf - Optional
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Long term stays allowed
  • Microwave
  • Museums
  • Near Ocean
  • Oven
  • Pets allowed
  • Ping pong table
  • Private entrance
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Shampoo
  • Shopping
  • Smoke detector
  • Stove
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
  • Toaster
  • Town
  • TV
  • Washer
  • Wine glasses
  • Wireless Internet

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Reviews Rating 4.8 (34) Reviews
Rating 5
This place is great, it has a view of the entire neighborhood from the master bedroom. The place was very comfortable. Everything was in good condition even though it's a pet friendly stay. It also doesn't have a bunch of fragrance plug-ins, which I really appreciated. Our dogs felt right at home and quickly learned the route from the door to the deck steps that lead to the backyard. It was a huge help to have a fenced in yard. We didn't have a chance to use the pool but it was beautiful and the backyard feels very private. There was a few small issues with the master room but the host took care of those quickly.
Anonymous - Posted: 2/24/2026
Rating 5
My family and I enjoyed our stay here. Super clean and very cozy. We loved everything about this house. Can’t wait to be back.
Anonymous - Posted: 11/2/2025
Rating 5
Nice place. Good location. Great with the dogs with fenced in yard, porches w gates.
Anonymous - Posted: 10/20/2025
Rating 5
Perfect location, beautiful place… especially enjoyed the private pool, outdoor space, and game room. It was exactly what we were looking for to alternate between beach time. Will definitely stay there again! There were only three of us and could have easily accommodated more. Thanks!
Anonymous - Posted: 10/8/2025
Rating 4
Overall a nice house. Great pool, privacy was great. Floats and waterfall awesome. We love Port A and will definitely stay again!
Anonymous - Posted: 9/30/2025
Rating 5
It was a great stay in a really nice house. The pool was very clean, and so was the entire home when we arrived. Amazing location on the island and felt like a nice resort style get away while you’re hanging out in the pool right in the back yard! Would definitely stay here again!
Anonymous - Posted: 9/19/2025
Rating 4
Great place, close to beach.
Anonymous - Posted: 8/30/2025
Rating 5
Such a wonderful stay. The pool was awesome; extremely kept up and clean. The home itself is wonderful and something for all. Walking distance to everything. We had a diverse age range, elder to 25 to 3 year old and everyone enjoyed all of it!! Our stay was wonderful and the area we stayed was close enough to everything but also a quiet neighborhood.
Anonymous - Posted: 8/23/2025
Rating 5
We had a fantastic stay at the Shell House! The home was very clean, the outdoor space was perfect for relaxing, and the host was incredibly responsive. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable getaway.
Anonymous - Posted: 8/18/2025
Rating 5
Wonderful beautiful property with amazing hosts! I can’t wait to book this place again!
Anonymous - Posted: 8/11/2025
Rating 5
Amazing place for my little family to enjoy time at the beach. A huge plus to being a pet friendly house. Beautiful backyard with amazing pool. My family enjoyed our time outside and so did my pups 🐶 will definitely book here again!
Anonymous - Posted: 8/7/2025
Rating 5
great place
Anonymous - Posted: 7/28/2025
Rating 5
Loved the location as it’s a 5-10 minute walk from a fair amount of restaurants and shops. Safe and clean neighborhood with no shortage of golf cart traffic! The house was lovely and the pool was a nice addition and very private. Would definitely stay here again whenever we return to Port Aransas.
Anonymous - Posted: 7/20/2025
Rating 5
We come to the beach every year for the 4th. This was by far the best stay we have had. Definitely will book this house again.
Anonymous - Posted: 7/11/2025
Rating 5
Had a lovely stay.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/29/2025
Rating 3
The kitchen wasn’t clean, the refrigerator had a sign that it didn’t work well. The ground floor smelled musty. The bathroom and bedrooms were clean. They need to invest in a new refrigerator and cooking supplies.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/24/2025
Rating 5
A really nice place to stay and very close to all amenities.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/20/2025
Rating 5
Great location, and awesome pool
Anonymous - Posted: 6/14/2025
Rating 5
Lack of communication… pretentious manager behavior… up charged at check out just for spite even though I was blocked in the driveway by neighbors golf cart trailer and couldn’t move my boat trailer..
Anonymous - Posted: 6/5/2025
Rating 5
Our family of five (including fur brother) enjoyed staying at The Shell House!! With an optimal location; beach access, dining, grocery store trip and souvenir shopping was effortless. The pool was private and the nights were peaceful. The wrap- around-porch was an added plus, and the patio had ample seating. We utilized the game room , which added more fun things for us to do. Never running out of hot water when showering was much appreciated. The indoor space was nice and cool. The living space and all bedrooms were equipped with functioning ceiling fans. Television viewing was not a problem. Both the indoor and outdoor space were clean and free of clutter. Our family will definitely consider making The Shell House our go to spot for future trips to Port Aransas. Thank you for an enjoyable experience.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/3/2025
Rating 5
We absolutely loved this place! The house was clean and the people were very easy to get in touch with! The pool and patio really sold us and will definitely be using them again for our yearly Port A trip!
Anonymous - Posted: 5/29/2025
Rating 5
This place and the host were amazing! We will definitely stay again.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/28/2025
Rating 5
Nice home with private pool and game room. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/5/2025
Rating 5
Such a cozy house to stay in! Host was very responsive when our code did not work. Would definitely stay here again. Worth every penny!
Anonymous - Posted: 5/4/2025
Rating 5
Thank you! We enjoyed our time! Would rent again.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/2/2025
Rating 5
Nice location home, with a private pool, good place in the center of port a
Anonymous - Posted: 4/13/2025
Rating 4
Benjamin B. - Posted:
Rating 5
I only gave it 4 stars for cleanliness because we had to clean up a little after a previous renter or whoever stayed there last. Shell house is an awesome place to stay for family and friends. Relax by the pool. Just be careful because it is slippery. Downstairs garage has plenty of games. A little disappointed that the photo showed a dart board but there was one. Ping pong table made up for it. No AC but there is a fan, so it’s best to play there in the evening when it’s cooler. They had plenty of games to keep us occupied. Neighborhood was quiet but neighbors next door were a little loud all night. I know they were enjoying themselves. We did have throw away someone else’s trash that was left downstairs by the pool. One toilet paper for each restroom but they were almost empty so we had to buy some immediately. I suggest to bring your pans because the ones there were horrible. Garbage disposal didn’t work. It look like there was old moldy fruit peels inside. We didnt want to mess with it. All in all we did enjoy our stay. Lots of stairs so make sure your fit for it. I don’t recommend elderly or handicap people stay. We will definitely be back and we don’t mind renting again. For us, it was just right. We enjoyed it and all the amenities they offered even the bath wash and shampoo and conditioner.
Debra G. - Posted:
Thank you so much for staying with us! We take your feedback seriously, and we have upgraded the amenities for cookware etc. since your review. The property is well-stocked with toilet paper, towels, and linens and paper towels. We look forward to hosting you again!
Grand Welcome staff
Rating 4
Overall we really enjoyed our stay at The Shell House. The local property manager had great communication with us prior to and during our stay. There was not a terrible laundry list of cleaning to do before checking out either. We couldn't use the master closet and that was not mentioned in the description so we kept our stuff in a different bedroom and the fridge took a while to cool which was slightly annoying but oh well. The house was clean, pool was lovely and very private with beautiful landscaping.
Julia B. - Posted:
Thank you so much for staying with us! We take your feedback seriously! As a small family business, we invite all of our guests to assist with minor clean-up upon check-out. Fridges often take some time to reach their temperature set points when new items are loaded in. After review, we've found that the fridge is in great shape, and of course, we appreciate the tip! Glad you enjoyed the property! Hope to see you again soon!
Grand Welcome staff
Rating 5
Excellent stay!
Shane A. - Posted:
Rating 5
Great house and great location! This was really convenient to so much stuff in Port A, including the beach. Pool was great, with lots of pool floats available. The kitchen was stocked with lots of dishes, although we did have to wash a few before use. Would definitely stay again and loved that it was pet friendly!!
Olivia J. - Posted:
Rating 5
Tatianna W. - Posted:
Rating 5
Our family had a wonderful stay over the Thanksgiving holiday. The property was extremely cozy and inviting. All the furnishings were comfortable and the beds were great!! Excellent proximity to the beach and shopping! We all agreed that we would return!! Amazing stay!!
Ashle A. - Posted:
Rating 5
Cute house good location great pool great yard
laurie k. - Posted:
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