The restaurant was great for its food, service, and welcoming staff. The house we rented was…read moreoutstanding. The fishing trip was outstanding. We will come back.

We experienced a great family fishing trip at Bay Flats Lodge. Me and my two sons-in- law arrived…read moreon a Monday evening to gourmet cooking, beginning with appetizers, followed by double cut pork chops, and then a delicious desert. The lodge rooms were very comfortable with queen size beds and luxury Marriott bedding. Super nice for high class hotel, much less a fish camp! Then on Tuesday we experienced a fantastic day of fishing with Captain Jeremy, who is a first class guide. We went home with a nice mess of fish, including: red fish, black drum, and blue catfish. We caught many more fish, with some too small to keep and some too large to keep, including a 31" long red fish. We will be back that is a fact. We highly recommend Bay Flats Lodge for a great experience.

My first trip to Matagorda and I lucked out being able to stay at JJB Cabins, with my dog, as the…read moreAirbnb I'd rented turned out to be a nightmare. Patti, the owner, personally rushed to clean up one of the lovely cabins for me, which wouldn't normally have been available as guests had just checked out after the Fourth of July weekend. I wanted to come here for a little writing retreat because of the chill vibe I'd heard about--small fishing town, beautiful beach and nature, friendly people, not super touristy. (As much as my family loves Port Aransas the vibe in the summer is anything but chill.) The neighborhood where the cabins are is the kind of place where everyone waves as you're passing each other on the road. There are some beautiful cows across the street that came RUNNING to greet my dog and me, miniature horses, lots of birds, chickens, and a cat or two roaming around. The cabin is super comfortable in every way, with multiple places to work on my laptop (porch, dining table, couch, chairs on the porch, bed) and even in the heat of summer it's been cool and comfortable with multiple air conditioners and ceiling fans. I love that JBB is family-owned and operated, and Patti is just one of the best people you'll ever meet.

this place and the ladies that own it. Only place I will ever stay in Matagorda. I highly recommend…read morestaying there. Very Clean and so close to the beach.

I really like the Bayshore at Magnolia Beach. It has everything you need while hitting all the…read morefishing spots. You get a room with 2 beds, a futon. The second room has a kitchen where you can prepare your meals. There's 2 nearby beaches and 2 free pier. You can always go to the Indianola Fishing Marina and fish there. Their food is amazing. They have a full bar and a bait shop.

Price was great and room was close to the beach. Mattresses were small and so uncomfortable. Heater…read moredidn't keep the room warm enough overnight. Kitchen only had a tiny lamp for light. Would've appreciated better communication.

Do I hear Jimmy Buffet singing? I'm sure I heard "Margaritaville" wafting out of the windows of…read moreour rental before we even unlocked the front door. Aaahhhh, the Beach. Longing for surf and sand, we scheduled a long weekend in Port Aransas and found a fantastic house within 5 minutes of the beach. "Villa 4 Rita" is dog friendly and can sleep a total of eight. The setup includes two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with twin beds. An open loft sleeps 4 but it has a low ceiling and the stairs are treacherous. Melissa made our trip fantastic. We got her take on restaurants and took her up on a few of her suggestions. Check in and check out were as easy as the beach breeze.

If you have ever done a search for a house in Port Aransas, then you've stumbled on the only search…read morefriendly website - www.stayinporta.com Julian & Melissa Sergeant are the owners/operators of this somewhat small business. Not only is there website the most friendly, so are their prices. They never charge hidden fees and they carry mostly mid-range properties. They provide two tabs for dishwasher, a small dish soap, at least two toilet paper rolls, a trash bag, and all of the linens (towels, too). You bring additional of the other if needed - but this is a small price to pay for NO FEES. Getting your key is as easy as stopping by their office (located near the ferry landing). If you arrive after 4pm, there's a drop box and you can pay on your way out. You must put down 1 night deposit (you can use credit card online) and pay full amount when you arrive, but they only accept checks, money orders and cashiers checks up to 2 weeks prior to your stay. Upon arrival you can pay with credit card (although it's very courteous to pay with debit) or cashier's check. We once had several houses booked for a large party so I made sure to bring a cashier's check to avoid the fees. There are very few properties I've not completely loved in the last 5 years of booking with them. If you want an honest opinion about a property - hit me up and I will let you know. TIP: Hang on to your keys - only fees are for lost keys!

Friendly staff, great lodging, meals and fishing with two days at Castaway Lodge this year. Our…read moreearly morning wakeups were moderated by breakfast before heading out to the launch only about one quarter mile away. Quickly caught our limit of speckled trout with James and relaxed with friends and enjoyed the steaks and seafood at mealtimes. Our third year and we'll be back for a fourth!

We have always had a great experience fishing for red fish…read more The guides are outstanding. The food and the rooms are clean and great. You will not be disappointed here. Larry Smith

Beautiful brand new luxury 6 bedroom 6 bathroom vacation home. The boardwalk to the beach (mile…read moremarker 9) literally wraps around the property. Beautiful views of the beach, so even a rainy day feels like a vacation! This home has a large full kitchen with top of the line appliances and everything you need to cook a simple or gourmet meal for your family. Also minutes from local restaurants and stores. Spacious and luxurious, we will be back!

This is our 5th year and have loved every single moment. Becky is awesome and on-site when needed!…read moreGreat atmosphere and close to the beach HIGHLY RECOMMEND

The Dancing Dunes in Port Aransas is a true gem. My family of 4 has been coming here for several…read moreyears and our 3 night stay was memorable. This time around my sister and brother in law and thier kids also came along for the first time. Becky the property manager greeted us as we arrived at our 4pm check-in. She explained everything in detail and walked us through the cabin and made us feel very welcomed. The unique one story cabins are arranged in a horseshoe configuration and are named according to their theme, and in the middle a beautiful courtyard is shared with gueats. We actually stayed in their latest newly remodeled two story cabin called The Marlin. It's located right next to the main property. At night it's very safely lit and your vechicals are parked under the structure. It sleeps 10 with two full baths and all the amenities you need to make your stay enjoyable. It has a second story large balcony and a small third story balcony as well. Access to the beach is at walking distance or a short drive. After hurricane Harvey the cabins sustained damage and there was even a waterline marker when the storm surge came in. After alot of hard work and tireless vollenteers the newly remodeled cabins are better than ever. Becky was even kind enough to show us inside The Rock and Roll cabin and the remarkable improvements they made. The Dancing Dunes is highly recommend which ever cabin you stay in. Check out their Facebook page or website to make reservations in advance because they do fill up quickly. We're definitely coming back next year and can't wait to make memories again.

Wonderful condo- spacious and clean and well stocked with what you need. Right on beach and great…read morepool and hot tub! Beds in good shape!

Stayed in room 402. Clean but outdated. Beds are hard, cheap mattresses. I would stick with VRBO…read more At least with VRBO you typically have all the condiments you will need, and will be more modern. This place is not what it used to be. Don't waste your money on a beach view during the Summer time. You will only be able to see trucks jeeps and tents.

We stayed there doing spring break. The place is nice. The outside patio is really cool. Everything…read moreinside is really fresh. I think they did a lot of work on this house. We will be back. Keep up the good work. Contact Silversands vacation rentals. Leslie was great. 361-332-2858

The Port Aransas Beach Houses were great…read more As we drove along the neighborhood, some were in much better condition that the others. All of them seem to be 3-story houses. Several were up for sale. There was a community pool with close walking distance. We never used it, but it seemed nice. The best part was the proximity to the beach. In my opinion, it was too far from both Port A and Corpus Christi, but overall I was upset by it. Just had to have designated drivers in place since we were on vacation and had 11 of us altogether. It's almost pitch dark on the road at night and there aren't many passing zones with it being a 2-lane highway. Find your group and have a good time, y'all!

AMAZING beach house. I got to stay here for a bachelorette party weekend and we had an absolute…read moreblast! There was so much space (3 floors), so we never felt too crowded in the house. Thankfully there is an elevator which was super convenient for bringing up luggage and groceries. 10/10 would recommend this place! My friends and I absolutely loved it.