Pura Playa: Private Heated Pool, Golf Cart & Dogs Welcome
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Light-blue 3-bed, 2-bath Port Aransas stilt home for 8 with a private pool heated free November through April, a 6-seat golf cart, and dogs welcome. The beach, groceries, and seafood are about 5 minutes away by cart. YouTube TV, Roku, a full kitchen, 200 Mbps Wi-Fi, plus beach chairs, a wagon, and a cooler ready to go. More people? Pura Sol, our sister house next door, sleeps 9. Rent both for 17.
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The house. Pura Playa is a 2014-built stilt home that sleeps 8. The shaded ground floor is your hangout: private pool, charcoal BBQ pit, cornhole boards, ping-pong table, and a lounge area. Upstairs you'll find a bright, open living room and kitchen with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms: - Primary bedroom: queen bed and private bathroom - Second bedroom: queen bed - Kids' room: bunk bed with a trundle - Living room: the couch sleeps an 8th guest Free winter pool heat. Your private pool is heated at no charge November through April, and you control the temperature, so a cold front is no reason to stay dry. Winter Texans and stays of 28+ nights are welcome. Want heat May–October? No problem: it's $50 per night, just ask. Beach-ready. Beach chairs, an umbrella or canopy, a wagon, a cooler, and sand toys are here for you. Please bring your own beach towels (we don't provide them), and you're welcome to bring your own gear too. Getting around and parking. A 6-passenger golf cart is included for beach and town runs (licensed, insured drivers 25+). There's parking for 2 cars at the house. A small boat (under 19 ft) can park in front of the house. Longer boats can park along Station Street or in Port Aransas public parking. Self check-in with a keypad. Fast 200 Mbps Wi-Fi. Dogs welcome. Up to 4 dogs, $100 per pet. What to expect. Expect a great time, a clean house, a little sand in the pool, and a well-loved golf cart. You're at the beach! We're always around to help during your stay, so just let us know if you need anything. Sister house next door. We also own Pura Sol right next door. It's a 3-bed, 2-bath home that sleeps 9. Rent both to sleep 17, or check it if your dates are taken here. Golf cart disclaimer. If you use the golf cart, you accept the risks of doing so. You and your insurance are responsible for any property damage or personal injury. Only licensed, insured drivers age 25+ may drive. Be safe and have fun!
Other Details to Note
Cancellation policy (bookings made on this site). Cancel 30 or more days before check-in for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 30 days before check-in are not refundable. The exact policy for your dates is also shown before you pay and in your confirmation email. Security deposit (bookings made on this site). A $500 refundable security deposit is held for damages. It's authorized on your card 2 days before check-in and released 2 days after checkout, unless there's damage. Rent both houses: sleeps 17 Pura Playa and Pura Sol are sister homes side by side on the same quiet street. Each has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, its own private pool (heated free November–April), a BBQ area, and a 6-seat golf cart. Book both and your group gets room for 17 (8 at Playa + 9 at Sol), 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 pools, 2 golf carts, and parking for 4 cars, with everyone next door instead of across town. Great for family reunions, wedding parties (lodging only; no events at the houses), fishing crews (small boats under 19 ft can park out front), and church or company retreats. How to book both: check your dates on both houses below. If both are open, send us a note and we'll send one combined quote. Frequently asked questions Is the pool heated? Yes. It's heated free November through April, and you set the temperature. May–October, heat is available for $50 per night. Are dogs allowed? Yes! Up to 4 dogs, $100 per pet. Keep them off beds and furniture, and crate them if you leave them alone in the house. How many people can stay? Pura Playa sleeps 8 (the 8th on the couch). Pura Sol sleeps 9. Rent both, side by side, for 17. What are the beds? Playa: queen, queen, bunk bed with trundle, and the living-room couch. Sol: king, queen, 4 bunk beds, and a pull-out couch. Is a golf cart included? Yes. Each house has its own 6-passenger cart. Drivers must be licensed, insured, and 25+, and follow Port Aransas golf cart laws. How far is the beach? About 5 minutes by golf cart (or a short walk). Groceries, shops, and restaurants are about 5 minutes too. What beach gear is there? Beach chairs, an umbrella or canopy, a wagon, a cooler, and sand toys. No beach towels, so please bring your own. You're welcome to bring your own gear too. Where do we park? Can we bring a boat? 2 cars per house. A small boat (under 19 ft) can park in front of the house. Longer boats can park along Station Street or in Port Aransas public parking. We're coming to fish. Where do we clean our catch? At the harbor's free 24/7 fish-cleaning station. No cleaning fish or storing bait at the house, please. What are check-in and check-out times? Check-in 4 pm, check-out 11 am, with self check-in by keypad. Is there Wi-Fi and TV? Yes: 200 Mbps Wi-Fi, plus YouTube TV and Roku. Are linens and towels provided? Bed linens, bath towels, and basics (soap, shampoo, toilet paper) are provided. Beach towels are not. Can we rent both houses? Yes! Check your dates on both pages. If both are open, message us for one combined quote. Do you allow long stays / Winter Texans? Yes, stays of 28+ nights are welcome, and the pool is heated free all winter. Message us for a quote. Are parties or events allowed? No. The homes are for overnight guests only. What's the cancellation policy? Full refund if you cancel 30 or more days before check-in. No refund after that. What taxes are included? Your checkout total includes Port Aransas city hotel tax (9%) and Texas state hotel tax (6%). Why book here? You're booking directly with us, the owners. (Add "no booking fees" only if the fee model switches to host-only, and "our best rate" only if the price check confirms direct is lowest.)
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What this place offers
Amenities
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Location features
- Beach access
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
Entertainment
- Books
- Ping Pong Table
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Private living room
- Free street parking
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
House Rules
Accessibility
Neighborhood
You're on island time. Our quiet residential street is about 5 minutes by golf cart from the beach, the harbor, groceries, and Port A's seafood spots, and the harbor's free 24/7 fish-cleaning station.
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