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"Laborday getaway
the property was nice, the furniture was not comfortable. overall we enjoyed our stay."
Sep 08, 2024 -
"Birthday trip
It was fine for the price point. Nice layout with out dated decor."
Aug 08, 2024 - , La Grange, TX
"Pirate Bay Cottage rental
The cottage was clean. Had updated appliances and had a private patio area. The pool was right next to us. The beach was a feed minutes drive."
Jul 14, 2023 - Veronica M., Austin, TX
"Great family-friendly rental
Fit our needs perfectly! Especially appreciate the kid-friendly pool with beach entry and 1-foot-deep area. Simple check-in and check-out procedure. "
Jul 11, 2023 - , Buda, TX
"Shangri Lala PB121
The place and location were great. Couple of things though--1)labels on keys for condo were incorrect as there is only a deadbolt which the handle key fit; 2)there were no outside lights in the breeze way which made it difficult to unlock the door at night; 3)toilet in master bath is loose."
Jun 27, 2023 - , AUSTIN, Texas
"February at Shangri Lala
Had a very nice stay. Just like summer down here this winter. I have stayed many times with (Property Management) and they are always professional and fix any problems. I have to say my first impression of this place was disappointing. There were weeds in the courtyard and they only multiplied and grew during the month. But the inside was nice and provided what I needed. Thanks.
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Mar 05, 2023 - , Springfield, IL
"It was fine but we were hoping for something closer to the beach
It was very nice and comfortable but we were hoping for something a bit more elegant and much closer to the beach but it was very nice"
Jan 02, 2023 - Kellee H., Lubbock, TX
"good overall
other than the fact that it was a little to far to walk to the beach{you can drive on the beach so its easy to unload all your gear. Farther south you can park at the waters edge} great place. Pools were really nice."
Aug 12, 2022 - Gale B., Snyder, OK
"Vacation 2022
The rental apartment was really nice, it was Clean and the lady at front desk was nice. The supervisor and manager at pb was super helpful and friendly setting up our stay. Great location I would diffently stay again."
Aug 01, 2022 - Justin A., Kerrville, TX
"Wonderful stay!
We loved our visit to Shangra LA LA. The house was clean, neat and had everything we needed. We loved it!"
Jul 18, 2022 - , TheHills, TX
"Do not stay here if you have allergies or asthma.
Less than desirable, would not recommend. We booked 6 nights.
The entire condo smelled like insence.
Dishes had food stuck in them.
Rug and floor was filthy.
Fan blades, above shelves, behind TV, had 1in pile of dust, shower had dust in it.
Porch area was filthy, looks like it hadn't been cleaned in months.
There were other people's items left behind the bed and couch.
After we asked maintenance to come by to figure out where the smell was coming from, they said they have 300 rentals and they cannot monitor them all, and dropped off a can of OZIUM which you cannot spray around people.
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Jun 25, 2022 - , Carrizo Springs , TX
"Outstanding
Lovely home, plenty of room. Will stay here again. "
Dec 14, 2021 - Sarah W., Grapevine, TX
"October Retreat
All was good except the kitchen was very poorly equipped. Needed more silverware, knifes, spactulas, cereal bowls, wine glasses."
Nov 17, 2021 - Shirly L., Leander, TX
"Great place to stay!
We had a great time. The property was very clean. It is in the perfect location from everything. Everything you could ever need is provided. "
Jul 31, 2021 - Ricardo R., San Antonio, TX
"Perfect for Family Beach Vacation
Clean, modern. Great pool. Easy to park and access condo. Great private "porch" area to dry wet clothes and towels. Quiet. Layout is nice. Floors are polished concrete, perfect for returning from beach. And the blender works well for making pina coladas!"
Jul 31, 2021 - Dana T., Austin, TX
"Very relaxing
Great rebtal"
Jun 01, 2021 - , Kenedy, TX
"Winter 2021
We had a great stay at Pirates Bay. Our only complaint is the unit lacks natural light. It is a good location. (Property Management) was very responsive to any of our needs."
Apr 10, 2021 - Randie C., Victoria, MN
"Cute Condo with easy access to the beach
This is a very cute and spacious condo. It is close to the pool and is near one of the beach access roads. It was loaded with plenty of supplies and extra linens. While the pool area was nice, the pool itself was extremely warm and did not feel refreshing after a hot day at the beach."
Jul 28, 2020 - , Buda, TX
"Great place to stay with family and dog!
This condo was perfect for our short family trip! The Condo has a nice open concept which wasn’t obvious in the photos. The concrete floors make it the perfect place to take a dog and the pet charges are very reasonable. My family was very comfortable here and we would definitely stay here again."
Jul 22, 2020 - Haika K., Georgetown, TX
"Beach bummer
Great condo to take your pet. Pools are more for the younger kids. Our keys didn't work, so had to get maintenance to make new keys. Room was not cleaned to my satisfaction. "
Jun 19, 2020 - Mary K., Karnes City, TX
"Shangri-LaLa 2020
We had some issues with the TV initially. The management company was responsive and eventually the problem was fixed. We could have used a couple more kitchen hand towels. The cooking pans were of poor quality. No baking dishes or pans for a casserole or cake."
Mar 11, 2020 - Judy M., Brookfield, WI
"Port A Trip
It was very good. The location is great with the exception of golf cart rental. There is no legal place to cross over 361, so that was disapointing but not a deal breaker. The place was clean, they alow pets. My girls,(lab and golden doodle) had a great time."
Jun 30, 2019 - Betsy F., New Braunfels, TX
"Birthday beach trip
Everything was clean and ready to use. We had a great time and will be coming back. "
Jun 07, 2019 - , San antonio, TX
"Port A vacation 2019
Our family had an amazing time and We loved the property "
Apr 24, 2019 - Jeffrey P., Austin , TX
"Bitter Cold Getaway
From the time we picked up our keys to the time we dropped them off 4 weeks later, we felt right at home. Shangri-Lala has an open floor-plan with bedrooms at either end, so there is plenty of living space. The kitchen was easy to work in with the latest appliances - beautiful. The community was very friendly and welcoming."
Mar 06, 2019 - Richard E., Hartford, WI
"Family Summer Trip
This charming 2/2 condo is located in a great area. Easy access to beach, restaurants. We had 4 adults and 2 kids and it was a perfect fit for all. The condo has 2 pools and grilling areas which made it nice to alternate purse days between the beach and pool. The condo is setup with a. Ice kitchen but I do recommend you bring grilling supplies and your must haves in the kitchen as it's not well equipped in that area. Other than that our vacation was great and we will be back! "
Aug 12, 2017 - , Leander, Texas
"Pirate Bay Stay
We had a great time, the condo was very nice and close to everything important, like the liquor stores and beach! The pool area was very nice and well maintained. The staff at (Property Management) was wonderful and let us check out late without question. We will return again this summer. "
Jun 13, 2017 - Ryan R., San Antonio, TX
"Not what expected
Pictures online were much nicer. Place was as advertised however it was a lot more aged in real life. Patio was very dirty and unkept. A/C took one complete day to reach 72 degrees from where it was set (78). Overall place was ok, but would not stay again.
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Jun 01, 2017 - Michael D., Corpus Christi, TX
"Property was nice, needs some TLC.
I'm torn as I write this review. We enjoyed our time at Pirates Bay. Overall the complex and unit were nice however the place needs some TLC and the headline for this property is misleading. The headline states "brand new", it is not actually new.
- The unit on the inside was clean and ready for guests.
- The private outside corridor patio was dirty and ill kept. I would have really liked to enjoy the private outside space/patio but the furniture was filthy, there was bird poop everywhere and it hadn't been maintained in a while. We didn’t want to hang out there.
- If you plan to cook, the kitchen has some items but none are of quality. That may matter depending on the level of cook you are.
- The public spaces/amenities were a nice to have, but also needed some work. The pools were clean for the most part but the playground needs some help. A lot of the mulch has washed away and some of the railings/parts that kids are touching were rusty and dangerous. Someone needs to do a check and maintenance of that space.
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May 13, 2017 - , San Marcos, TX
"Great 3 day stay
The rental was clean and comfortable. This is second time we have stayed here. Pool was clean. The decor is a little dated and one of the outside lights on the fan didn't work, but who cares! It's not within walking distance to the beach, but it's a very short drive to get there. Best part, no stairs!"
Apr 05, 2017 - , San Antonio, TEXAS (TX)
"Disappointed
Our family stayed here last year and were very satisfied with our visit. This year I was disappointed. We found several small roaches in the kitchen on the counters and in the shower. There were no cookie sheets or pans to go in the oven. No dishwasher soap provided(it was provided the previous year). Very flimsy silverware and utensils.
The only plus to these condos was the lagoon pool. We will not be booking here again. "
Aug 21, 2016 - amy h., san antonio, TX
"Awful beds
We rented this unit for a long weekend in July. The kitchen was straight out of the catalogs of Goodwill. There is only 1 drinking glass meant for adults and 2 meant for children. The beds most resembled hammocks. The futon mattress was thinner than paper. The outside fans and lights aren't labeled. The location was great. The pool nearest the unit was green with algae. I don't think we will stay there again. "
Aug 16, 2016 - Elizabeth R.
"Family fun
We had amazing time. Everything at our rental was perfect"
Jul 22, 2016 - Jerri D.
"Outstanding
Amazing "
Jun 13, 2016 - Courtney G., APO, AE
"Not the wright time
I am sure this property is a charm. Unfortunately we weed not able to make it...
Family comes first?? "
May 11, 2016 - Vasco R., Houston, TX
"Peaceful and Beautiful
Very equip, peaceful, quite, and beautiful. Will come and stay again"
Mar 18, 2016 - dawn w., houston, tx
"Don't waste your money with (Property Management)
The management company was by far the most rude and unhelpful I have ever done business with. I originally bought this on a groupon. My original date to stay, the Red Tide showed up. The management company said they would not reschedule our stay. Absolutely ridiculous!! After speaking with the General Manager, they made one exception and rescheduled our stay. Needless to say, the Manager was not at all happy to do this for me and she made it known. I am a full time college student, graduating THIS December with a double major. I wanted to make this trip with my boyfriend right before graduation, since the manager told me I could only reschedule within the same year. This past weekend we were supposed to go, but were unable to due to the large amount of projects I have due. I spoke with the manager and she was so rude and did not want to help me what so ever. I paid an additional $80 for cleaning(outside the groupon price) and she said she can't refund me anything. Are you serious!?!? I spent over $300 to come stay there, now in November. We can't go in the water, you can't do much, but we were going to make the best of it. I will never recommend port a escapes to anyone!! We go to Port Aransas all the time, but I promise I will never use this company ever again. The staff was so helpful and nice when they were trying to get me to buy the package. After I made the purchase, everyone's niceness went away. So disappointed. "
Nov 30, 2015 -
"Labor Day Getaway
This was our first time staying at Pirate's Bay. We were really pleased with everything, the condo, the pools, etc. The location worked too. I would definitely return and would recommend it to friends. "
Sep 12, 2015 - , Springs, TX
"This place was awesome!
So cute! We loved the layout and the decor. The area it is in suites us well. Super easy check in and check out."
Jun 09, 2015 - lauren m., Uvalde, Texas
"SANDFEST ESCAPE
THE SHANGRI-LALA PB121 WAS FABULOUS!!! THE DECOR AND AMENITIES WERE OUTLANDISH. THE ONLY THING I WOULD SUGGEST IS TO GET A HAIR DRYER- AND SMALL GRILL FOR THE PATIO...AND THE WIFI DIDNT WORK SO UPGRADE CONNECTIONS.MERCI BEAUCOUP!!!!!!! "
May 02, 2015 - Mary Louise D., San Antonio, TX
"Great getaway
Great place to stay for a quick trip - only negative was that we didn't have great directions on how to get to the actual unit, but a quick phone call took care of that. They were also quick to fix a broken garbage disposer. We had a great time and will go back again. "
Nov 04, 2014 - Thomas S., Sugar Land, TX
"Lovely!
After checking in at Beach Head number 105 and finding the place outdated and dirty - we didn't even want to walk bear feet on the stained/grungy carpet. We were put in this lovely clean new rental.
Loved it"
Nov 03, 2014 - Mike N., Spring, TX
"Ready to Beach It
Condo was clean, beds were real comfortable, close to everything especially beach. Pool was fun for kids. And best thing was being able to have my dog there. She enjoyed the cold stained concrete floor. Liked how rooms and baths were on opposite ends. Patio area was wonderful and was nice to have a door from master to go out on patio or leave from bedroom without waking others. We would go back again for sure."
Sep 20, 2014 - Tammie B., Liberty Hill, TX
"Perfect!
Loved this condo! It was perfect for our family of four. Beautiful and very clean!"
Aug 17, 2014 - Wendy S., San Antonio, Texas
"Great little family escape
The whole process of renting this place was a breeze. Picked up keys, went in and made ourselves at home. We loved that we could bring our dog with us. There are two pools to enjoy, although after all the heat waves they were a little too warm to cool off. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook for our family. Everything was clean and in great shape. Thanks!"
Aug 14, 2014 - Jennifer S., Austin, Texas
"First Time to Port A
We would definitely stay here again! The condo was clean and decorated in a fun beach motif. We were surprised to see that the outside seating area all belonged to this unit and has gates on either end to give you complete privacy. We, especially, loved the fact that the unit was only two doors down from the smaller pool and was pet friendly. I will say that Pirates Bay could really use a little more grass for the number of dogs there. Also, we never did figure out the internet here. A password would have been nice to have included in our information. Overall,I would definitely recommend this property. "
Aug 10, 2014 - Tammy K., Marble Falls, TX
"Great Experience!
Our family has been going to Port A for the past eight years. This was our first time to stay at Pirates Bay. And, we absolutely loved our condo, Shangri-LaLa!!!! It was clean, well furnished, and spacious. The kids loved the pool and the fact our condo was close to the pool. The well manicured and tropical landscaping on the walk-ways created a very relaxing and peaceful environment. "
Jul 14, 2014 - , San Antonio, TX
"Great Weekend Getaway
Originally booked because it was one of the few places I could find that didn't require 3 night stay. Other than being a little firther from town center than what I would have preferred, it turned out to be an excellent choice. Exceptionally clean, two master bedroom design great for two couples, parking right outside door, well furnished, all appliances worked. The only small issue I had was that we could not find the code for the wireless modem, which appeared to be on and working."
Jul 10, 2014 - Jim C., Houston, TX
"Overall Pretty Good
It was a nice place to stay overalll with the exception of 2 main issues. The 2nd bathroom's shower plumbing...the hot and cold lines are swapped. We finally figured this out after suffering through a couple of cold showers. Also, the 2nd bed was EXTREMELY squeaky to the point where anyone who gets up or moves around makes the entire bed squeak loudly."
Jul 09, 2014 - Melissa M., Austin, TX
"Port A Vacation
Clean, quiet, well appointed condo. Great location, nice pools. Prefered this condo to several beachfront units I have stayed at in the past."
Jun 24, 2014 - Thomas R.
"Family vacation!
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the amenities. Very comfortable. "
Jun 15, 2014 - , Floresville, TX
"Great condo with wonderful amenities!
Spacious and clean condo that felt like home. The pools and Playscape were awesome! I loved the dog friendly atmosphere!! Very convenient walkable 24 hour store nearby. "
Apr 30, 2014 - Cynthia P., Austin, TX
"100% Satisfaction!!!!!
Three great months in this lovely property and beach town!!!"
Apr 12, 2014 - , Livingston, MT
"Relaxing
The condo was great. The layout and the rooms were very nice. We brought our dogs and the little patio was good for letting them out now and then. The kitchen had everything except a hand mixer. There was no blow dryer in the bathroom. The only problem was that the beds were so soft I kept sinking and rolling into the middle. Good location but you have to drive to the beach. Great place to just hang for a few days."
Dec 16, 2013 - Kathleen P., San Antonio, TX
"October 5
Great place"
Oct 09, 2013 - Scott J., San Marcos, Tx
"A home away from home
Very nice place, clean & relaxing. The pool was within steps from the condo. The landscaping was beautiful. Overall...would definitely stay here again!"
Sep 12, 2013 - , San Antonio, TX
"Will Stay Again
Charming, very tastefully decorated, clean. All the amenities of home. Loved the property and loved the pool. We would like to see a grill for the cottage next time. "
Sep 06, 2013 - Celeste O., Austin, TX
"Labor Day in Port A
Everything about this conda was really cute however the beds (both of them) were so saggy and lumpy it almost ruined the trip since our backs were so sore after sleeping that it affected the next day. The owner needs to replace the beds in this condo. "
Sep 04, 2013 - , Round Rock, TX
"Love This Place
This is the second time that we have stayed here and I love this place. It is different from what you think of when you think of a condo. It is one floor and a group of condos very close together. But it works. There is a little fenced in area between each building where you can grill and the kids can play safely. There is a pool for all of the residents to share. The condo is beautiful, nicely decorated, very clean and has all of the extras. It is also huge. You can go into your bedroom if you want some privacy. It is close to everything including the beach. The only problem that we had was the shower handle in one of the bedrooms broke. This happened during both stays. However, I would recommend this place to everyone. "
Aug 02, 2013 - Karen C., New Branfuls, TX
"Family Vacation
We had a good experience with this condo. It's close to the pool and very comfortably furnished."
Jul 30, 2013 - , San Antonio, Tx
"Disappointed
Arrived sun called 4times tv did not work, repaired Monday afternoon. The bed in master was terrible , no support and would roll to center. For price paid was very disappointed ."
Jul 21, 2013 - , Lockhart, TX
"beach weekend
The home was nice - good layout, clean, cute. Need to put some hooks in the bathrooms for towels. Nice little private patio. The community is super cute with nice pools. Our shower did not work but they sent a plumber out as soon as I called and he was able to fix it. I loved Port A and would definitely recommend it over Corpus - very touristy with all dining and shopping conveniently close."
Jul 18, 2013 - , Fayetteville, TN
"Pirates Bay - Shangri La la PB121
We stayed in a different unit last year in Pirates Bay and liked it. However we did not like PB121 Shangri La la and would not recommend it. We prefer King size beds and the mattresses were not firm and you roll to the middle. This unit has no outside shower which we wanted. The TV in this unit is very old and one side the color is out because everyone is purple. You have to disconnect the cable to run DVD's and we had to put batteries into the DVD remote to make it work. The wireless Internet did not work in this unit either. There was no hot water in the sinks in the master either. "
Jul 17, 2013 - Gina Z., Bloomington, IL
"Nice condo with good location
The condo was clean and well appointed. It worked well for our family needs and the two pools provided good variety. We enjoyed the location being very close to the main restaurants and also to the beach entrance. The condo had most items to feel homey. The A/C was not working when we arrived, but management had a repair crew there immediately after calling and it was fixed very quickly, so kudos to the management. A couple of items that were not perfect included an old coffee maker that barely worked and the TV in the living area was outdated and did not have a good picture. Overall a nice stay, but a couple of items need updating. "
Jul 12, 2013 - Jon M.
"The best stay ever!
This place was amazing!!! So much space very clean and well kept...the pool was so relaxing..a perfect place for kids husband and I plan on coming back next year!!! "
Jul 07, 2013 - Norma M., Karnes City, TX
"Nice Property & Nice Location - Management Not Great
We rented this 2 bedroom 2 bath unit for a quick getaway to the coast with our family The layout was nice and the property was very clean.
PROS: Pool directly out back gate; beach within 1/4 mile; restaurants/shopping a few blocks away; undeveloped area a short walk away that our dogs could run free in; very clean unit; nice layout; A/C worked great; nice outdoor covered seating area to relax and pile all our stuff; outdoor water hose to rinse dogs and kids after day at the beach; WI-FI easy to access (once we figured out which one to pick); 2 parking spaces and 1 close overflow space
CONS: Master bed was incredibly uncomfortable -soft to the point of no support; Advertised as Queen beds but they are not - would only consider them full size beds; horrible pillows and no extra pillow cases - take your own pillows!; kitchen was sparse - few pots/pans, NO spices, Coffee Pot didn't work correctly; hot/cold water reversed in both bathrooms - were not notified of this and didn't figure out until after cold showers!; living room TV looks like about to go out - screen colors weird;
Overall - it's a nice property and a lot of our issues could have been avoided if the property management company actually did their job - told us all the details (which Wi-Fi to access, water issues, where to find extra bedding, etc...) They were in a hurry to give us a key and get us out along with the 20 other people trying to check in at 4:00 - bad system. I asked multiple questions and was told there should be a book in the property to give me answers - there was not. When we tried to use the "24 hour" number, could not get an answer or an answering machine."
Jul 05, 2013 - Sonya M., Boerne, TX
"Great vacation rental for a family.
It was a lovely cozy place that provided everything we need. The single story split bedroom floor plan is ideal for a family. We enjoyed our stay here at Pirates Bay and loved the amenities. The location is close to the beach and the convince store/gas station."
Jun 30, 2013 - , Austin, TX
"Perfect stay!
Beautiful condo and resort. I immediately felt at home for our entire stay. I was sorry to have to check out. We vacation in Port A every year and this was our first time using Port A escapes. I will definitely recommend this to my family members for next year "
Jun 28, 2013 - Selina G., San Antonio, TX
"Pirate's Bay
We had a fabulous time! Condo was excellent and clean. Staff were very helpful!"
Jun 16, 2013 - Cathy J., Austin, TX
"We will be back again (hopefully in a month)!
It would have been nice to check in earlier than 4 p.m. We arrived around noon and headed to the beach until check in. The master bed were a little too small for my husband to sleep with both me and our 3 year old so he slept on the futon sofa (which came in handy). We appreciated the dog friendly policy which allowed our dogs to travel with us. We loved the stained concrete floors and kitchen, washing amenities. The TV in the family room needs to be updated - our teenager brought along his video games but was unable to connect to the TV. The pool looked AWESOME but we didn't have time to enjoy it. We will absolutely be back!!! I also left behind a monogramed beach towel in the dryer and called twice but no one called me back or mailed it to me :( "
Jun 11, 2013 - Chris A., San Antonio, TX
"Great Port A Getaway
The house was very nice. It was just me and my fiancé staying at the house so there was plenty of room. The Pirates Bay Resort is a great place to stay in Port A. The beach is 5 minutes away on a golf cart. We don't have kids but Pirates Bay is very kid friendly with 2 onsite pools. The house was very comfortable and had a private lounge area to enjoy your coffee or late night drinks. We had one small plumbing issue with the master shower. Made a phone call to (Property Management) and they had a plumber over there within the hour to fix the issue. Also the living room TV is outdated, dvd player does not work, and the master does not have a TV. Those are my only complaints. We had a fantastic time in Port A and would definitely recommend the Shangri-Lala house. Can't wait to go back next summer."
Jun 04, 2013 - Ross P., Corpus Christi, TX
"Barber visit to Port A
Thank you for a great beach experience! We will be back soon"
May 15, 2013 - Margaret B., Ft Worth, TX
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