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Sip your coffee on the balcony while listening to the waves. Boardwalk for easy
Tortuga View BH405 – Top-Floor Beachhead Condo with Gulf Views, Bunk Beds, and Heated Pool in Port Aransas
WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS PROPERTY Tortuga View BH405 is an inviting two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo on the top floor of the popular Beachhead Condos community in Port Aransas. Recently redecorated by its new owners with updates including a new AC in 2024, this coastal getaway sleeps up to six guests and offers Gulf views from its private balcony. Enjoy a comfortable open living and dining area, a well-equipped kitchen, a large flat-screen TV with cable and streaming capabilities, and board games and puzzles for family fun. With a heated community pool and a private boardwalk leading over the dunes to the beach, Tortuga View is a great home base for a relaxing island vacation.
HIGHLIGHTS Gulf views from the top-floor condo Private balcony with coastal breezes Sleeps up to six guests Recently redecorated with updates made in 2024, including a new AC King bed in the primary bedroom Two twin-over-twin bunk beds and a twin trundle in the second bedroom Large living room TV with cable and streaming capabilities Board games and puzzles for family entertainment Choice of Keurig or regular coffee maker Heated community swimming pool Private boardwalk to the beach Community game room, playground, and BBQ grills Convenient location near Port Aransas dining, shopping, and entertainment
WHAT TO EXPECT Located on the third and top floor of Beachhead Condos, Tortuga View offers Gulf views and the benefit of having no neighbors above you. Please note that the building does not have elevator access.
The open living and dining areas provide a comfortable gathering space after a day in the sun. Settle in for a movie on the large flat-screen TV, which offers both cable and streaming capabilities, or enjoy the supplied board games and puzzles together on a rainy day.
The well-equipped kitchen includes both a Keurig and a regular coffee maker, making it easy to enjoy your preferred morning coffee. Prepare meals at home or cook your catch of the day before heading out to the private balcony to enjoy the view and sea breeze.
The primary bedroom features a king bed, TV, and ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom has two twin-over-twin bunk beds and an additional twin trundle, providing flexible sleeping arrangements for families and groups. The condo accommodates a maximum of six guests.
Beachhead's community amenities add even more ways to enjoy your stay. Take a dip in the heated swimming pool, follow the private pedestrian boardwalk over the dunes to the beach, or spend time in the game room with foosball, ping-pong, air hockey, and a TV lounge area. Shaded seating areas, picnic tables, a playground, and BBQ grills offer additional options for gathering and relaxing.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Bedroom 1: King bed, TV, and ensuite bathroom Bedroom 2: Two twin-over-twin bunk beds and one twin trundle
BATHROOMS Two bathrooms Primary bedroom ensuite bathroom Second bathroom; specific layout not provided
HOME FEATURES Open living and dining areas Well-equipped kitchen Keurig and regular coffee maker Large flat-screen living room TV with cable and streaming capabilities Bedroom TVs Board games and puzzles Air conditioning Keycode entry for convenient access
OUTDOOR FEATURES Private balcony with Gulf views Private pedestrian boardwalk to the beach Heated community swimming pool BBQ grills Picnic tables Shaded outdoor seating areas
COMMUNITY FEATURES – BEACHHEAD CONDOS Heated swimming pool with views of the dunes and Gulf of Mexico Private boardwalk over the dunes to the beach Game room with foosball, ping-pong, and air hockey TV lounge area in the game room Playground and play structure BBQ grills and picnic tables Shaded seating areas for gathering and relaxing Coin-operated on-site laundry
PARKING Maximum of two vehicles per unit, including golf carts Vehicles in violation of HOA parking rules may be towed Plan your vehicle and golf cart arrangements before traveling to Beachhead Condos
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Maximum occupancy: Six guests Primary guest must be at least 25 years old to reserve and check in Signed rental agreement and a copy of the contracting guest's driver's license are required Third-floor, top-floor unit with no elevator access Pets are not permitted Smoking is permitted outdoors only Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 8 AM On-site laundry is coin-operated Klarna and Affirm payments are not accepted Cable and Wi-Fi service may be unreliable due to the coastal environment; discounts or refunds are not provided for service disruptions STR#192399
GUEST SERVICES Tortuga View is provided by Port A Escapes. Guests can enjoy the convenience of keycode entry, so there is no need to pick up a key.
LOCATION Located in the Beachhead Condos community in Port Aransas, Texas, Tortuga View is just minutes from local restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and Port Aransas Beach. The property is also within the golf cart zone.
Horace Caldwell Pier – approximately 2 miles Roberts Point Park – approximately 3 miles Mustang Island State Park – approximately 18 miles Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington in Corpus Christi – approximately 40 miles
GUEST FAQs How many guests can Tortuga View accommodate? The maximum occupancy is six guests. The primary bedroom has a king bed, while the second bedroom has two twin-over-twin bunk beds and one twin trundle.
Does the condo have Gulf views? Yes. Tortuga View is on the top floor and offers Gulf views from its private balcony.
Is there an elevator? No. The condo is on the third and top floor, and the building does not have elevator access.
Is there a pool? Yes. Beachhead Condos has a heated community swimming pool.
How do guests access the beach? A private pedestrian boardwalk in the complex leads over the dunes to the beach.
What entertainment is available at the complex? The community offers a game room with foosball, ping-pong, air hockey, and a TV lounge area. There is also a playground, BBQ grills, picnic tables, and shaded seating areas.
Are pets allowed? No. Pets are not permitted in this unit.
How many vehicles can we bring? Beachhead Condos allows a maximum of two vehicles per unit. Golf carts count toward the vehicle limit, and vehicles that violate HOA parking rules may be towed.
Are laundry facilities available? Yes. On-site laundry facilities are available and coin-operated.
Is Wi-Fi guaranteed throughout the stay? Cable and Wi-Fi service can be unreliable due to the coastal environment. Service disruptions are beyond the property's control, and discounts or refunds are not provided for these interruptions.
Port A Escapes makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided; however, details may contain errors or omissions. Prices, property contents, and features are subject to change or withdrawal without notice.
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Does Sip your coffee on the balcony while listening to the waves. Boardwalk for easy have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Sip your coffee on the balcony while listening to the waves. Boardwalk for easy pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sip your coffee on the balcony while listening to the waves. Boardwalk for easy?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sip your coffee on the balcony while listening to the waves. Boardwalk for easy?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sip your coffee on the balcony while listening to the waves. Boardwalk for easy?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sip your coffee on the balcony while listening to the waves. Boardwalk for easy located?
Nestled on the beach, this Port Aransas condo building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Holiday Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Mustang Island Beach and Port Aransas Birding Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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9.0
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Tortuga View was very clean. The location was close to the beach, restaurants & shops. I thought we had a washer & dryer in the condo, however it was in another building. We didn’t need it after all, so it worked out fine. The other guests were nice & we had a great time.
We enjoyed our stay had a few hiccups but the management was very responsive and had the minor issues resolved instantly. The whole family had a good time.
The location was great for me and my family. Very close to the community pool and local restaurants. My 3 boys under 6 loved their room and the extra pool floats. The property was very clean! I recommend and would stay again!
We went with our family of four for a few days and had a great time! The boardwalk takes you right to the beach, and the pool is nice and clean when you need a break from the sand. This unit was very clean upon arrival and decorated really cute. They have books, games and plenty of kitchen items to make for a great stay!
Absolutely wonderful ocean view from the balcony and nicely updated interior. The owners thought of the little extras, games, toys, tv to watch. We had a hard time leaving!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nathan H.
16 July 2024
Beautiful! Relaxing! Perfect!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family and I had an amazing time. The little place was perfect and had everything we needed for a comfortable, worry-free vacation. Port Aransas is so fun and we had an amazing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christina C.
15 Aug 2024
Beautiful home!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Gorgeous home! We love staying at Beachhead and this was the perfect spot for my moms and I and my 3 kids. Clean, great location and we love walking to the beach. We hope to be back in October!
This place is great! We were here March 8-12. The pool was like bath water! The walk to the beach is so easy! Felt safe the entire time. Beach was great-warm enough water for kids to swim, good waves. Condo has 3 TVs. Kitchen is small, but we didn't really cook. There are no spices (think it's a texas law to have no food). Minor inconvenience-there are no beach towels (which would be nice since they are hard to pack) and beach toys would be nice (had to buy 13 boogie boards (not a deal breaker, just inconvenient). Rented a golf cart for a day-fun way to get around the island. Rented shade for 25 too which was nice after some epic sunburns. I would stay here again-quiet, safe, easy to find and right by all the restaurants and shops. Easy code to access door. Hoping to return next Spring Break! Beach is mile marker 4 if you're looking for a reference point.
Overall the Tortuga View At Beachhead was great. Spacious condo, clean, fully stocked with the items you need. A great heated pool and a short walk to the beach. Every balcony has a view of the water, some restricted views. Comfortable furniture, nice decorations, added bonus of patio furniture.
Opportunities for improvement, bed wasn’t comfortable (too firm), muddy parking spots with standing water, area’s for repairs around the property (maintenance was working on several things, which was great and not disruptive), beach path would be nice if entire path had a rail at least on onside- though probably not required, just that added for those that need it.
Nice clean location in a great spot close to beach and area restaurants.
We will be back - liked this place and ease of checking in and out, without contact of staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review
4/10 Poor
brendan w.
8 Aug 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
READ the details of the listing before booking. The photos are very deceiving in portraying the properties shared amenity center as being your living room, private game room, private terrace, breakfast area etc. Its made to look like the unit is right outside the pool. The unit itself had issues, the toilets barely flushed, dirty sheets, a musky moth ball smell, dirty countertops and floor next to the fridge. The location was quite and easily accessible to the beach. About the only decent thing going on here. Wouldn't recommend or rent again after being so willfully deceived by the misrepresentation and descriptions attached to the listings photos..
We had a great stay in this rental! It was the perfect set-up for my husband and I along with our toddler. The check-in process was super easy and everything in the house was clear and well explained in the welcome binder (WiFi, tv set up, check out process, etc). The amount of hooks they have all around the condo and even on the balcony was sooo nice and thoughtful, as we had so many wet beach things at the end of each day. The kitchen had everything we needed as well. It was comfortable and clean and such a convenient walk to the pool and the beach. We’d stay here again for sure!
This is a great place to stay for the family ( even if a hurricane cuts your trip short it is still worth it !
Any chance anyone reads this and has found my daughter’s glass in the bunk bed I’d love to hear from you.
Plan on staying again , great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Fatima R.
3 Aug 2025
This amazing place to stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our third time rental in Port A. This is the best place to stay, great location, excellent service and in very good shape. I would improve the cleaning a little more, but everything has been very good
We had a great time. The property and condo were great. We enjoyed the pool and game room in the evenings. Beach board walk was perfect. The primary bedroom was hot at night even with AC set at 72, but living room and other room stayed cool. Bring extra trash bags.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kara J.
6 Apr 2022
Great place to stay!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time. The access to the beach was great and our place was close to the pool. Looking forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
1 Mar 2023
beachhead
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
wonderful
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael G.
5 July 2023
Beautiful Place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location. Beautiful room. Relaxing and cozy. We all enjoyed the place very much and would stay there again.
This is our third stay at Beachhead and we have enjoyed every stay, we even had our wedding reception there 18 years ago. This visit we stayed in close proximity to the pool and it was just perfect. We love the view of the gulf you get while relaxing by the pool, the boardwalk to the beach is nice, the games in the game room are fun when wanting to stay out of the heat, covered parking keeps the car cool, kitchens in rooms provide able space for cooking, and so many of our favorite shops and restaurants are in walking distance. Highly recommend staying here when you visit Port Aransas
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicole W.
31 Aug 2018
Great Condo!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great condo with a short walk to the beach (bring a wagon) and a really great pool. Condo very clean and well maintained with a great floor plan. Would definitely stay there again.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
25 May 2017
Keep Coming back
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We love this unit and keep coming back year after year. Easy boardwalk to the beach. Covered parking. Great pool and bbq. Comfortable living room and kitchen. Comfortable sleeping for 6.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Breanna H.
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Advertised good but
Bathtubs in both bathrooms had wads of long black hair in them. Dishes in cabinet were dirty. Otherwise everything was very nice. Not super kid friendly but not bad.