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"Great spot close to the beach!
This place was the perfect size for our family of 5. We had plenty of room and we were so close to the beach. We will be back!!"
Jul 31, 2024 - Suzette M., Buda, TX
"Great place, bring ear plugs
Very cute and well appointed space in the heart of Port A and near the beach. We walked to the beach several times. As others have pointed out, the fabric awning can flap loudly in higher winds which we had one night. Most of the party slept through it. However if you are a light sleeper, earplugs or a white noise device would be helpful."
Jul 02, 2024 - Julie D., Austin, TX
"Great location
Nice clean well decorated home in a great location. Home was well stocked and well cared for. We enjoyed outdoor area. However,the photos are a little misleading as to the size of the drive and parking in rear of house. It was very difficult to park 2 full size trucks and a golf carti. The fabric awning on the front of the house , over the top deck , makes a loud knocking sound, when the wind blows, which is all the time, which caused all in our party not to sleep well. Also, there on Lou reed opening in the master bedroom , just above the stair well that unfortunately you can hear everything going on in the home. Great home, but unfortunately, not very restful.
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Apr 26, 2023 - Samantha P., Pollok, TX
"Great location - noisy house
Nice little house but don’t plan on getting a rested nights sleep here. The 2nd floor balcony awning flapped and it’s frame banged against the house and made so much noise the whole time it sounded like someone was breaking in or we were in the middle of a tropical storm. "
Aug 06, 2022 - layla a., Lockhart, TX
"Beach house
The house had a great location to the beach and Port A restaurants.
The beds weren’t comfortable at all, especially for the price we paid to stay there vs. a hotel. The living room was tiny and definitely couldn’t accommodate 6 ppl comfortably. We will probably look for a different place next year that has better space. It was a fine enough place just not a fit for us. My biggest complaint was the rude person the answered the phone when we got to town. She acted like I was bothering her asking if I needed to sign anything. She didn’t even say bye when we were done talking...she just hung up. I definitely will look for someone better then Port A Eacapes. Two thumbs down for your customer service. "
Jun 21, 2022 - Stacy M., Abillene, TX
"Fun place
It had everything we needed."
Aug 03, 2021 - Joseph N., San Antonio, TX
"comfortable Hartman
We enjoyed our stay at the Hartman house, would suggest to the owner that they condition the large garage space. "
Jul 27, 2021 - , Austin, TX
"Perfect gem!!
This house was perfect for our family!! Nicely decorated. Fully stocked. Right in the heart of town. Perfect location. Easy check in and out. "
Jul 06, 2021 - Kerri J., BURNET, TX
"Hartmans
We liked a lot of things about Hartmans. It's location, parking, furnishings and the garage outdoor room. What we didn't like. No blinds on living room window or door and no blinds on upstairs door to outdoor deck. No railing going up to second level. My wife twisted her ankle and she fell on bottom two steps, it has a tricky transition to lower floor. She was not able to get around well for much of our visit."
Feb 09, 2021 - Joyce and Dale G., San Antonio, TX
"Fantastic Rental
Hartmans House was fantastic. Very clean. Great location. Nice layout. Comfortable. Decorated nicely. Well stocked. Very short walk to beach. It's located in the heart of Port A so you are very close to all restaurants, shops etc. Would stay here again."
Nov 04, 2020 - , San Antonio, TX
"Super House
We usually stay in Port A a couple of times a year, always in different houses. This house stood out, it is very close to the beach, important when they closed the beaches to vehicular traffic! It has a nice front porch with a terrific breeze! Definitely one of the cleanest places we've stayed. Nice, well appointed, cozy place which I would highly recommend!"
Jul 27, 2020 - , Spicewood, TX
"Needs Work
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. It's hard to understand how you can charge hundreds of dollars per night and still cheap out on pest control, bedding, and paper goods.
Pros:
* good location
* great decks
* garage setup is good
* showers and bathrooms are nice
Cons:
* cockroaches - numerous roaches in the property, had to shake everything out before packing to hopefully not bring them back with us
* cheapest paper goods ever - how can you even find something that useless?
* cheap beds that are creaky and roll to the middle, horrible to try and sleep on
* no insulation - A/C takes long time to cool just two degrees,
* noisy - if anyone in the house is up or moving, the whole house knows it, doors creak loudly as well
* property manager - girl behind the counter couldn't be bothered with servicing the customer (both in and out), barely even looked up either time"
Jul 18, 2020 - Tim R., Round Rock, TX
"Love this house!
I really wanted to give this house a bad rating so that no one would want to stay there and it would be available for me to use any time I want! Ha! I LOVE this house! The location is great! It was super clean and we loved hanging out in the converted garage! The personnel at the management company was super great as well! Will definitely be back!"
Oct 17, 2019 - , Georgetown, TX
"Blocks from the beach, stores, and close to restaurants.
Awesome and convenient location. Great amenities and spacious!!"
Aug 27, 2019 - Wayne S., Austin, TX
"RENTERS BEWARE DO NOT RENT
Do not rent this property the creepy owner has cameras in the front of the house right by the balcony where you sit and hang out and also in the back yard by the garage right where you would hang out and walk and the cameras have audio recording on them that CAN NOT be turned off!!! It is very creepy and he watches the cameras and listens to your conversations. We rented this place last on 8/7/2019 and the rental company never disclosed that the property had audio and video recording so when we arrived in the evening it creeped us out so we turned the camera in the backyard the next morning we left on a fishing trip and when we returned the camera was turned back (proves he is watching the cameras!!). I called the management company, which that company is a joke in itself) and told them they never told us there are cameras because we would of never rented this place and that we turned the camera again and expect it to stay that way. An hour later we had 4 men banging on our door (one was the port aransas escapes manager) threatening and trying to intimidate us saying if we touch the camera again we will be kicked out and will not receive a refund and then turned the camera back to watching us! They scared my kids so bad they didn’t want to go to sleep that night by themselves. We called HomeAway and told them what was going on and they told us that the owner violates their contract because he never disclosed the cameras to anyone including the management company!!! The next day we called the management place back and told them they had 3 options 1. Turn the cameras off because in Texas it’s illegal to audio record other peoples conversations without their permission 2. Move us to a different house or 3. Refund our money and they told us they will not do any of those things and we should be glad the cameras are their and to deal with it ( like I said a joke of a company). Everything was booked on the island so it took us another day to find a place "
Aug 18, 2019 - julie v., Liberty hill, TX
"Close to the beach at Port A
It little blue house was in a great location with easy access to the beach and town. The house was clean and quiet with a great space for outdoor relaxation in the converted garage. We loved it!"
Jul 17, 2019 - Nancy T., Austin, TX
"Our new favorite place to stay!
Absolutely love this house! We found our new favorite place to stay. Beautifully renovated home and excellent service with (Property Management). We will definitely return soon!"
Oct 08, 2018 - Vernette A., San Antonio, TX
"Guys trip
House was clean and had plenty of dishware and supplies. Can walk to the beach from the house."
Jul 31, 2018 - Matt N., Weatherford, TX
"Awesome beach house
Great house we stayed for the holiday weekend and had everything we needed. Love the use of the washer and dryer. Rooms were great, beds were comfortable. Large bathrooms, plenty of parking space, and dog friendly!!!! We will be back!"
Jun 13, 2018 - Sara P., Cibolo, TX
"Family Vacay
Our rental was very pretty and spacious. It was exactly what we were wanting. It was fully equipped with the essentials. We loved how close we were to the beach. We will book again on our next get away. Thank you so much. It made our stay fun, relaxing. And very pleasurable. "
Aug 18, 2017 - Luis p.
"Pleasantly surprised
Our family (of 3 families) was happy with this house. It was certainly cozy for a group of 9, ranging from 10 months to 61 years old. It wasn't as large as the pictures appeared and since it is an older home, the closets are pretty small. (Just FYI for how much you pack) The location is wonderful- just a few minutes from a beautiful beach. This was our first time to Port Aransus and this had to be one of the best beaches we have ever been to. The management staff for the house was great and easy to work with. The house was clean and supplied with the essential paper goods. The "garage" area would've been more useful if there were more air flow, but the heat at the time of our visit prevented us from enjoying it for more than storage of our beach toys."
Jul 30, 2017 - Sheri G., midland, TX
"Family vaca
It was great! Would stay there again. "
Jul 19, 2017 - Karen W., Canyon Lake, TX
"Very clean home. Convenient to town and to the beach.
The beach home was very nicely decorated and very clean. The furniture was not worn like so many rentals tend to be. Plenty of bar stools for everyone was a plus. The showers were rather small, but overall, very pleased with the home. We would definately recommend it to others. "
Jul 17, 2017 - , Beaumont, TX
"Tim's Beach House
Finding and choosing this place was very easy. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They reacted quickly and adjusted the charges when it was discovered the beach house had work that was not finished in one of the bathrooms. Great experience and stay. Would recommend to friends and family."
Jul 17, 2017 - Matthew S., Fayetteville, NC
"Very Nice!
Very nice beach house. Excellent location. "
Jul 17, 2017 - Roger L., Austin, TX
"Month's stay at Tim's Beach house
very beachie theme and location. Nicely equipped with modern kitchen. Could us an upgrade on the outdoor grill. Screens on the widows would be a plus"
Jul 17, 2017 - Michael G., Olathe, KS
"Fantastic Beach House!
Great vacation spot! Recently stayed at Tim's Beach house for a week this past July and love it. The property is nice and clean and has just what was described. Very relaxing and in a quiet neighborhood. Best part was the location. Just about a 5 minute walk to the beach. Daily routine was getting up, walking to the beach, coming back for lunch and quick rest, back to the beach and then home for dinner. Super convenient. Can also just walk uptown to several restaurants and shops. Only used the car one time all week! Nice A/C units in the house keep it cold and also loved just grilling fresh seafood from local stores outside on the bbq provided. Would highly recommend to a friend and will definitely be staying here again!!!"
Jul 17, 2017 -
"Great location
Great house, close to the beach "
Jul 17, 2017 - Joshlyn B., El Lago, Texas
"Beach Visit
Pros:
First off we had a good time in the home. It was pleasantly furnished. Great location close to beach. The beds were comfortable. Plenty of great towels.
Cons: Things that need serious attention:
1. We were greeted by large roaches throughout the house including the
kitchen, baths, and bedrooms. ( I would highly recommend a monthly pest service until the issue can be resolved)
2. The front doors downstairs and upstairs have extreme mildew and are both very hard to open to the point where you have to throw your shoulder into it.
3. I was not able to inspect the garage although the garage door seems to have rust showing.
4. The upstairs hallway is not level and leans away from the master bedroom. There might be issues with the sub flooring getting wet in the past.
5. The upstairs shower handle and shower spigot moves in and out during water temp adjustments.
6. The wifi would go in and out a bunch.
Overall this home could be a killer rental, with a little work.
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Jul 12, 2017 - Saul G., Spring Branch, Texas
"great location; comfortable stay
Our stay was nice and easy access to the beach and walking distance to shopping. The only thing that I would want next stay is more dishes to cook with and a water hose that was usable; older home but they have done a good job updating"
Jul 12, 2017 - , Bulverde, Tx
"Loved it!
We were there for a wedding and, of course, some R&R. The house was extremely spacious for the five of us, was pristinely clean, and was in a fantastic location to the beach, bars, restaurants, etc. The water pressure left a bit to be desired but this is often the case in beach houses. We would definitely consider staying here again!"
Jul 12, 2017 - Scott B., Belton, Tx
"Fun in the Sun
My family had a wonderful time! The house was so close to the beach, also within walking distance of all the fun gift shops and restaurants. The house was clean and had a great beach theme! The only down part about the experience was trying to deal with the staff. I called up 3 separate times, asked the same question to 3 different people and given 3 different responses. I wanted to know if there was a BBQ pit on site (it was not listed in the amenities) was told they could walk the property, just call back the week of. The next time they tell me to call back the day before. The next call says sorry it's not listed in the amenities therefore there isn't one. So I purchase one, and to my surprise when I arrive there were 2 already sitting there. I just wish they weren't so lazy, and would go the extra mile for their customers (literally, the property a mile from their office). The house was so nice and the island is wonderful, I will probably rent from them again next summer. "
Jul 12, 2017 - Sean L., Cedar Park, TX
"Sweet Retreat
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Port A and Tim's Beach House. Making reservations was easy on line and signed all paperwork electronically. House was clean and nicely furnished and a short walk to the beach."
Jul 12, 2017 - Maia G.
"June 2017
Great central location with convenient access to the beach, shopping and dining. Excellent accommodations and service. Highly recommended."
Jun 27, 2017 - , Burnet, TX
"Our daughter's graduation present
Absolutely loved our stay. It was a short walk to the beach which we took every night of our stay. It was conveniently located close to all the shops and eateries. It was very clean and furniture was newer. Plenty of parking and the garage being completely done was an added bonus room where we could hang out without fear of ruining indoor carpet. Plenty of room for all 8 of us. It was easy and painless to receive our keys and the price I thought was extremely reasonable considering its location. I would absolutely recommend this home to our friends and family. The street it is located on is great except for the view across the street being a huge 2 story motel so the great front porch scenery we anticipated was not what we expected. Not really the owners fault though. We will definitely be renting this gem again for future vacations. "
Jun 20, 2017 - , Buda, Tx
"Beautiful home in a great location
This is a beautiful home. It had everything we wanted and more. They made great use of the garage space, and made it a hang out space. We loved sitting on the decks to just enjoy the fresh air. We would definitely return and will recommend!"
May 04, 2017 - Amy M., San Antonio , TX
"Port A Escaoe review @ Hartmans
It was a nice condo. A few problems with loud and obnoxious neighbors that were causing chaos but a quick call and it was fixed for the night. Washer & Dryer did not wash very well. Clothes still smelled like BBQ smoke. But other than that it was comfy."
Mar 24, 2017 - Amanda V.
"Ok at best
When we got to the beach house, the first thing I noticed was that it wasn't clean. The floor was dirty. There were dead bugs on the floor and in the lights. The countertops had stuff smeared on them. Everything, in general, was dusty and dirty. The screen door on the front and the screen door going to the upstairs deck didn't close. They slammed in the wind the entire time. The trash canister was completely full when we got there and smelled of rotting food. With someone to actually clean and a few repairs, this would be a nice rental. As is, it's mediocre. The only nice thing is the distance from the beach."
Oct 09, 2016 - John J., Longview, TX
"I wouldn't rent this one again.
The house smelled like stale cigarettes and mold. There were dead roaches every where. The bbq grill was full of old coals, even though the checkout guidelines are to clean it. The balcony storm door wouldn't stay locked, so it slammed every night. I don't believe it's worth the cost per night. I've stayed in 2 other great rentals from (Property Management). While it's close to everything in town, this one was disappointing. "
Jun 16, 2015 - Reagan H., Spring Branch , TX
"Wonderful Home with some issues
The house is wonderful, it has 3 large bedrooms and 2 sufficient bath rooms with plenty of space for everyone in the family. We had an issue one night the air conditioner went out in the middle of the night, it took a couple of hours for the management company to get someone out there and get it fixed. We also had an issue with trash, there was a considerable amount of beer cans left lying around the yard and the trash can was not put out on trash day so we were stuck with a full trash can. Overall these issues were inconveniences and were frustrating but the overall trip was great and I really enjoyed Tim's Beach House."
Jul 24, 2014 - Eric C.
"Tims House
I have stayed in Port A every Easter for the last 6 years. I must say this house, although good; was the least impressive of all the houses I have rented in the past.
I was very disapointed that their was only 1 tv. The door to the utility room was broken and the rugs in down stairs bathroom were dirty.
Just a few things I noticed.
I did say I would recommend to a friend, but I would still let them know I was not fully satified."
Apr 25, 2014 - , Corpus Christi, TX
"Not so good.
Extremely uncomfortable living room furniture. Could not even sit in the two chairs. Cooking supplies inadequate. Had to buy a dust pan, clothes hangers and a decent fry pan. Left them for the next people. No working can opener, no pizza cutter. Front outside door and upper deck outside door are coming off their frames. Not a suitable place to stay for a month, but probably ok for a short stay."
Mar 05, 2014 -
"much smaller than exepcted, no good outdoor space
We were pretty disappointed with this rental. It was ok, but it was much smaller than we expected and there was no good outdoor living space. The whole outside of the house is cement, with no good porch or patio space to hang out. The house next door had an amazing second floor deck, we would have preferred that. The bathrooms were a bit dingy and the shower didn't seem terribly clean. Overall it was ok, but I wouldn't stay here again."
Nov 04, 2013 - Kathleen S.
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