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`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!`

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Escape to the S.S. Minnow, a charming coastal home in Mariner's Drive that offers a serene retreat for families and furry friends alike. Unwind on the private pool deck surrounded by safety fences or lounge on patio furniture around the fire pit while grilling up delicious meals with propane and charcoal BBQs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

`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!`

  • 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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Aransas is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Aransas Beach and Whitecap Beach. Roberts Point Park and Texas Sealife Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Port Aransas travel guide
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Port Aransas, TX

What's nearby

  • panoramic aerial landscape view of Port Aransas located on Mustang Island at Gulf of Mexico during a sunny day
    Mustang Island Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The waves large and small continue to lap on shore of the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico in Port Aransas. Beach goers enjoy the sun, surf, birds, sea shells, sea turtles, and fishing.
    Port Aransas Beach
    10 min drive - 13.5 km
  • North Padre Island
    North Padre Island Beach
    15 min drive - 25.1 km
  • A fine sandy beach in South Padre Island, Texas
    Whitecap Beach
    15 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Texas State Aquarium
    Texas State Aquarium
    37 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria Etc
    3 min drive
  • Kody's
    7 min drive
  • Coffee Waves
    8 min drive
  • Beach Lodge
    8 min drive
  • Sonic Drive - In
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is `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!` pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking 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!`?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in 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!`?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out 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!`?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is `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!` located?

Situated in Port Aransas, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Palmilla Beach Golf Club, Mustang Island State Park and Holiday Beach. Port Aransas Beach and Nature Preserves are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettiann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay on Mustang Island

The house was located perfect and it was very nice, clean and had everything we needed. The fenced in back yard and pool area was perfect. We plan to book this place again as it was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staycation

We had a 4 day staycation at SS Minnow and the property was great! We really enjoyed the outdoor spaces and the location! Just far enough from the crowds in Port A, but close enough to get to the restaurants in just a few minutes. My family from out of town rented the property right next to us and it couldn’t have worked out more better. We all enjoyed our stay and had the best time !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port A fishing trip and R & R

This house has everything! Swimming pool, games, grills, bar, tv’s. My new home away from home! We walked our dogs to the beach which was amazing! I couldn’t have asked for anything more than I got out of this rental from New Wave!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Two thumbs up! Fantastic place to stay with family and pets. Only cleanliness issues where from the previous persons stay. I.e. the trash wasn't removed from the property and some dog poop remained in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Spring Break Trip

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shannan A.

Great location with privacy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House location is great! Golf cart delivery and pick up from house was so convenient. I do feel like for the price charged, the house could have been cleaned better prior to arrival. The house is in need of some repairs but to be expected from a popular rental. Overall my family had a great time and the staff at New Wave Vacation is great!! We will be back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Pool House

Upon arrival the house was very clean. Everything described is as is. Really appreciated the great TVs, books, toys, pool toys, and beach. The pool was definitely the highlight. It was bigger than expected and everyone enjoyed all the time spent. Area outside was outstanding with TV, bar and fridge. All pits were clean and available for use. The firepit area is a little small but cozy. The only down we experienced is that we were not aware we could not access the backyard/pool from the ground level outside of fence so we had to carry all heavy ice chest and other items up stairs through front door and then through the house and down the stairs to pool area. We enjoyed every day at this house and would love to rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Property and location was awesome! We paid extra to have the pool heated and submitted our request two days in advance as requested! The heater was turned on the day we arrived and upon arrival at 4pm the temperature was a uncomfortable 68 degrees. Reached out to property management and was told give it some time! The pool never reached above 70 degrees until Sunday at 9am, the day before departure! So my grand children didn't get to utilize the pool until mid morning Sunday. They left Sunday around 2pm so the pool which was a deciding factor when we booked this property wasn't of much use. Probably wouldn't stay there again for that sole reason.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

April M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Being honest...

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...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lay out of the house was very nice every family member was comfortable including myself
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We have stayed here before and enjoyed it! This stay the cleanliness was an issue upon arrival. Large crumbs on bedside table and garbage under the bed, hairs in the shower, broken glass on the patio left us feeling a bit uneasy. (My daughter actually twice cut her foot on the glass!) I also didn’t like the laminated pages warning of extra charges for things like stains on dish rags, etc. We work hard to treat the home as we would our own and to leave it as we found it or better. The notion that we might be charged an extra $5 for wiping up coffee with a dish rag when we have already paid what I consider a very high cleaning fee is crazy! It seems like there’s a new management company which given the state of the home on arrival needs to double check the cleaning prior to new renters arrival!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025