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"perfect family vacation spot
Our house was clean, beds were comfortable and kitchen had plenty of pots and pans to accommodate whatever we wanted to cook. The deck overlooked the pool and the walk to the beach was super short! My only complaint is that I wish they would have offered a small container of coffee grounds. We didn't go grocery shopping before we came so I had to function without coffee the first morning."
Jun 10, 2024 - Jessica B., Erie, KS
"Beautiful Location, Unit Needs Some TLC
We loved this location. The view was amazing, and the beach nearby was beautiful. We appreciated being able to bring our dogs, and the unit has great potential. The biggest thing that needs to be addressed is the carpet in the upstairs bedrooms. It needs to be ripped out an replaced with hard floors, since it is perfect for holding onto sticker burrs, which are everywhere. We found so many of them in the carpet, and our child stepped on some of them. Above all, the carpets are spotted and stained, and have an unpleasant odor. After staying, I looked at past reviews, and this is not a new issue. People have been complaining about the carpet since at least 2017. That means the carpet has been past its prime for at least six years. We would absolutely return to Lost Colony, but we would search for a new unit, at least until the carpet has been removed."
Mar 14, 2024 - , San Antonio, TX
"Vacation
It was just ok, upstairs was hot air conditioning didn't work that great. Furniture needs updated. Beach was very close and that was a big thing for us."
Oct 12, 2023 - Karen B., Billings, MT
"Great location - poor customer service
This is a very lovely property. The best thing about it is location, location, location. There were alot of dead bugs everywhere even under the toaster and coffeemaker but it smelled like it was just sprayed so that must explain it. The only problem we had was upon arrival we discovered the lock to the master bedroom balcony door was broken. They did send maintenance out but he said it could not be fixed; it would have to be replaced and they would have to get owner approval before that could happen. We were 3 single women and I was a bit uncomfortable with the idea of sleeping with the door unlocked but in speaking with the port escapes contact she told us we could either "live with it or go home". Yes, I realize there was nothing more physically that could be done that day, but that kind of rude comment was quite unprofessional. Maintenance did come back out on the 2nd day with a security bar for the door so the next quest shouldn't have that same problem.
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Sep 07, 2023 - , Kennedale, TX
"Port A with grandchildren
Overall, we had a wonderful experience. As noted in previous reviews, the upstairs bedrooms did not cool very well. Great location near the beach and pool, a very livable vacation home. "
Aug 01, 2023 - Melinda M., Cypress, TX
"it was okay
The location was great. It was right next to the pool and a few steps away from the walkway to the beach. The home's 2nd and 3rd floors are falling/slanting which was a big shock upon our arrival. The home needs major updating. All the furniture, decorations, and kitchenware is super outdated and are really worn out. There is a hole right outside the back patio stairs that my husband and I stepped into several times. Luckily we did not hurt ourselves but that is definitely a hazard. I have stayed at this community in the past and loved the location but after this experience I will not be staying here again. For the price I'm sure I can locate another property more to my liking for a similar price."
Jul 27, 2023 - , San Antonio, TX
"Great Rental
It is a lovely house with great views of the ocean, only a few minutes from the beach and right by the pool!"
Jul 15, 2023 - , DURHAM, NC
"Great views and proximity to the beach
We had a lovely stay with our dog at this property. The view from the top deck is stellar and we enjoyed walking to the beach. The home was clean and comfortable. One of the upstairs bedrooms doesn't have a working AC vent. As a future improvement it would be nice if the boardwalk to the beach could accommodation golf carts but overall I would recommended this rental."
Oct 12, 2022 - Nicole N., AUSTIN ,TX 78748, TX
"Great Stay!
The location was perfect! Such an easy walk to the beach and the beach itself was not crowded and felt almost like a private best-kept secret. We were pleased to see the couch had been updated to a more modern/comfy sectional and the house was clean. We loved that each room had it's own bathroom. The only critique is that the sheets were pretty stiff and the king bed frame sticks out making it painful to bump into. "
May 11, 2022 - Claudia C., Leander, TX
"Awesome Stay Near Port A!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay during our spring break trip to Port Aransas. The rental was clean, cozy and located just steps from the boardwalk to the beach. The deck overlooks the pool area so it is easy to keep an eye on little ones and communicate with family members. We appreciated that maintenance was on the grounds every morning keeping things neat and tidy. Even though it was spring break, the beach adjacent to the complex was not crowded and it was easy to find a place to set up. Highly recommended and we would not hesitate staying here again!
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Mar 19, 2022 - , Burleson, TX
"Awesome Beach Views & Access
Great place to stay for beach views and easy beach access. The community was nice overall. It had a nice pool and easily accessible boardwalk to the beach. The Property/Unit itself was nice but was a little worn and could use some updating. Overall it was a great place to stay. "
Oct 20, 2021 - Korrie J., Dripping Springs, TX
"Beach getaway
Great location
Secluded beach half way between Port A and Corpus Christi
Short walk from the house to the beach
House had everything needed to cook
We enjoyed our self’s
Thank you
We will be back"
Oct 01, 2021 - , Austin, TX
"Beach Beauty practically on the beach!!
Loved the location. Best yet, and this was our 3rd trip to Mustang Island. Do your research in advance on where to dine out on the island. This house was very lovely and decorated nicely. Both patio doors were in sad shape and cockle-burrs were stuck in the carpet. Ouch!! Carpeting needs replacing. Owners might want to update pots and pans. I’d stay here again. Had a nice stay. "
Aug 04, 2021 - Phillip A., Saint Louis, MO
"Dirty, Dysfunctional and Disappointing
This property was falsely represented in the pictures from the website. The property was extremely dirty and not well maintained, definitely NOT worth the weekly rate we were charged. There is no way this place should have been advertised for up to 8 guests! It was really just 2 bedrooms and a large closet with bunk beds. Additionally, the dryer did not work. Microwave was broken. Furniture was worn out and very uncomfortable, and so were the mattresses. TV and internet did not work. The place needed a major updating and we finally had a replacement dryer installed following a visit to the local management company, (Property Management) (they tried their best to get the property owner to approve a replacement dryer which should have been within 24 hours). We ended up getting the replacement dryer more than halfway through our stay. Can you imagine the inconvenience of no dryer with 6 guests and an infant at a beach house? Piles of wet towels and laundry ... a total disaster. This was unacceptable as it it should have been checked to ensure it was operational before we arrived.. If you book a property on make sure you ask when the exterior and interior pictures were taken. The interior pictures for this property were taken in 2014, which was very misleading. Thankfully our family made the best of a bad situation and while we appreciate (Property Management) assistance in securing a partial refund, we will never use again. Unfortunately, there is very little you can do when you pay in advance. Oh well ... lesson learned!"
Jun 29, 2021 - , Prosper, TX
"Beach Beauty Rental
Always a good experience."
Jun 07, 2021 - , Tyler, Tx
"Great house and location
Stand alone condo with three bedrooms/bathrooms. It was nice and clean. "
Apr 24, 2021 - , Fort Worth , TX
"Nice location, but...
This property sits close to the beach with some partial views of the ocean. It has furnishings that are somewhat worn and dated, stained carpets, and is on 3 levels with lots of stairs. The pool was drained. But overall, an OK place to stay near the beach."
Apr 07, 2021 - Glen C., Harker Heights, TX
"Port A 2021
We had a wonderful time on the beach. The board walk is only 50 steps from the back staircase. The house was fine. The furniture could use an update but the location and views are excellent. I appreciated they allowed pets. That was perfect for us this trip."
Mar 27, 2021 - Sherry R.
"It was OK
The place is decorated cute & you can see the ocean from it. Overall, a good location right by the pool. Our problem was the upkeep. Upon entering you are smacked with an overwhelming smell of mothballs. The lights were burned out in the entry, garage & only half worked on the main floor bathroom. Faucet didn’t work in main floor bath tub. The deck & furniture were covered in bird droppings that had been there for awhile. The hose was so short it only allowed us to clean off half, so we couldn’t sit outside at all. Upstairs bedroom carpets were so stained & dirty, we did not walk barefoot. Bring everything!! There is not one condiment in the kitchen & kitchen utensils are pretty tired. "
Mar 23, 2021 - Debbie H., Austin, TX
"Beach Beauty 9LC
Wonderful location for our family get away!"
Mar 22, 2021 - TRACEY B., San Antonio , TX
"Great Location But Don't Expect Luxury
The location cannot be beat - as you are steps away from the boardwalk. This is on a part of the beach that is not crowded. The beach at this location is nice but not deep. You have to set up on the wet sand which means as the tide comes in your things will get wet.
The house was fair. It is a mix of very old and some outdated updates. Counters are Formica - so no setting hot anything on it. The appliances worked well- the microwave was broken but there was a counter one to use. We cooked every night; however, the pots, and pans are less than desirable. Most of the cookware is non-stick and old. There were two stainless steel pots we mostly used. There are lots of leftovers from the 70s - avocado green stand mixer without the beaters, old old blender, a 1960s Bunt pan. a sifter that has to be 50 years old. It would be better if the Property Management just removed it. There are some Festive Ware plates, silverware that was bent, knives were fair. The master and upstairs bedrooms have dirty stained carpet, but the beds upstairs were very comfortable. There were really no extra blankets to be found and it does get chilly at night. While the house was mostly clean, I swept and swept up hair that was not ours. There were missing lights which I replace. The master bath had not been updated but the hall bath had. The furniture in the living is not the most comfortable either and not really enough seating for the number of people that the house sleeps. Internet was spotty at best - we never could get connected. The location is an easy 10 miles to the HEB which was a plus. Overall - set your expectations- this is not luxury but is ok - could be worse I hear from others who have stayed in the area at other homes. The location makes up for a lot. "
Mar 18, 2021 - Amy L., Dallas, TX
"Great Location But Not So Great House
On the positive side, the location is great. Lovely view of the ocean, short walk to the boardwalk and to the beach. The check in process was easy. On the flip side, the house is tired and in need of updating, the furniture is worn and falling apart, the carpet is stained, and worst of all, the place is infested with cockroaches. After complaining, the house was sprayed 3 times but cockroaches remained. (Property Management) was sympathetic and arranged for us to move to a different house, which turned out to be lovely. We highly recommend (Property Management), but unfortunately not this house."
Jan 31, 2021 - Scott and Diana M., Boone, IA
"Perfect location
Quick walk to the beach and there you are! Nice people, clean beaches. "
Dec 01, 2020 - , Elgin, TX
"Very nice
Very relaxing locale with well maintained features and interior. WiFi and living room ?cable tv were an issue though
Would’ve nice to be able to leave keys on site rather than drive 14 miles round trip to Port Aransas "
Nov 11, 2020 - , Corpus Christi, TX
"Wonderful Experience in a Great Vacation Home!
My family enjoyed a week in Beach Beauty and loved every minute. The home was clean, filled with extra touches and accommodations, making it an excellent match for my family. The house is spacious with plenty of room for privacy if traveling with multiple families, or one large family like my own. We were right beside a nice pool and a short walk to the beach. The views from both balconies are lovely. Our “neighbors” were all so friendly, making the overall environment pleasant and happy. I would love to bring my family to this lovely home and happy environment again and again!"
Jul 12, 2020 - Susan D., Kerrville, TX
"If you like painful stickers in your feet, stay here!
I would recommend a new maid service to start! This house needs a good cleaning! The floors were dirty and carpet was full of painful stickers. There were roaches in the home, as well as rodent droppings in the cabinet. The dining table was sticky. The microwave didn’t work and had to be replaced, as well as a light out in one of the bathrooms. Maintenance did arrive quickly to fix these issues. There was long dark hair in the bathtub. For the amount of money paid to stay here, it should be immaculate! The renter shouldn’t have to keep food in a storage tub to keep out roaches and rodents. Will not stay here again and will consider not renting from (Property Management) again. I would also recommend a lockbox for keys for easier check in and the ability to leave keys at the home. Keypads would be great. It’s very inconvenient to have to go pick them up and drop them off."
Jul 09, 2020 - Billy K., Smithville, Texas
"Potential to be very nice
We liked the house and location, but it was not stated that it was under construction and was very dirty. There were thorns in the carpets so you couldn't walk without shoes, the screens were bad so we couldn't leave windows open and it was overall dirty. The furniture was also uncomfortable as it was all old and damaged. "
Jan 04, 2020 - , Libertyville, IL
"Beach Beauty stay
The house was perfect for my family. Loved being so close to beach. We really enjoyed our stay.Only thing I was disappointed in was no ice maker. Other then that I highly recommend it."
Sep 17, 2019 - , Canyon Lake, TX
"Great beach house
Overall the beach house is well maintained and in an awesome location right on the beach. This was our second stay and we had plenty of room for our 7 famil members. The loving room air filter was filthy so recommend replacing on a more consistent basis. The cleaning service missed some trash underneath some of the furniture and flip flops were left at the bottom of the back steps. The property is well equipped with towels, some toiletries, and kitchen utensils. We’ve vacationed at port a 6 times and this is the best property we’ve stayed at. We always enjoy coffees waves. They have excellent coffee and gelato. We always go to the candy store which is fun for the kids and this year we para sailed with chute em up. They were awesome. "
Aug 09, 2019 - James C., Killeen, Texas
"Beach "Perfect" Beauty
This Beauty was a short walk over the "boardwalk" to beach....(2 min.) and had pool right beside it....We could see the waves rolling in to the beach. The only problem I had was that I didn't rent it for 2 more least. I hope it is available next year when I decide to go to Port Aransas!!! Management was perrrrfect!"
Aug 08, 2019 - Zayne E J., barksdale , TX
"Port A - Lost Colony Vacation
The house we stayed at was in a fabulous location. We had an ocean view from both decks, as well as from the sliding glass doors in the master bedroom. The floor plan was great! Ample room throughout the entire house. Every bathroom was spacious and clean. They had clearly been updated. The kitchen was large and updated. However, the pots and pans needed replacing as they were all
rusted, worn or chipped.
The bedrooms were a good size, especially the master bedroom and the first floor bedroom with bunk beds.
The only suggestion would be for the owner to either replace or clean the upstairs bedroom carpets which were stained. The secondary bedroom carpet smelled of pet urine.
All in all, we would definitely stay there again. "
Jul 24, 2019 - Laura B., Round Rock, TX
"Great Trip
We came with 2 families with 4 A 4 K and we had a great time. The house was a perfect location for us. Steps down to the fenced pool area and a short 2minute walk to be on the beach! It was a 5-10min drive into town but that was fine with us. We hope to come back and didn’t want to leave!"
Jul 12, 2019 - , Rockwall, TX
"Annual Port A Vacation
Overall we had a great stay. House was very clean and apparently recently remodeled. The upstairs rooms were warm during the day. The A/C needs to be checked. Downstairs was OK and cool during the day.
The house is close to the beach with a boardwalk and also had a pool. This was a plus!
Very nice home.
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Jul 01, 2019 - Tim R., Jefferson, Texas
"So close to the beach!
Overall a very positive experience!"
Jun 12, 2019 - , Colleyville, TX
"Return trip to Lost Colony #9
We love this property"
Jun 03, 2019 - Sandy B., Fort Worth, TX
"Perfect Spot for this Beach Beauty
This was a beautiful house on what I would say a perfect spot between ocean views, the pool, and overflow parking.
The drive is very steep and only one of our vehicles fit without parking in the grass or blocking the street. The overflow parking was visible from the house which was comforting. The view out the back porches is a lovely one of the ocean. The main floor porch is very spacious with plenty of seating. The boardwalk was straight off the back porch with the paved entrance one house over. The pool was right next to the house.
Spacious kitchen with plenty of counter space. We did find the kitchen utensils lacking as there was no baking sheets for the oven, and couple other things we ended up buying for our week long stay.
The main floor bedroom and bathroom have plenty of room for luggage and personal items.
The upstairs while spacious, did get hot at night.
There was access to one garage area which was great to store beach chairs and tents after rinsing.
Overall this house was the best beach house we've rented. Short walk over the boardwalk to the beach, a few steps from the pool, and a beautiful view from every inch of the porch. "
Apr 30, 2019 - REBECCA J., CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas
"3muskateers
Otherthan the foggy weather our stay was most enjoyable. Just wish Port A was closer to FW."
Apr 23, 2019 - Hal R., Fort Worth, TX
"Beach Beauty 9LC
Overall a nice home close to the beach. The property was clean but could use a little sprucing up. The kitchen was lacking in basic cookie sheet/pizza sheet; no pitcher to make iced tea; no means to open a can as the electric can opener did not work; the toaster did not work; no bottle I if you wanted to make a meal it was difficult. The house met the needs for our stay, UT I don’t know if I would rent it again. "
Jan 09, 2019 - , San Antonio, TX
"Beauties and the Beach
Perfect place for our group of 5 high school girlfriends from 50 years ago!"
Aug 29, 2018 - Zoe F., Austin, TX
"Beach beauty
The house is very nice and very close to the beach. You can see the water from the patio. Exactly what we wanted. "
Jul 06, 2018 - , Houston, TX
"Great stay!
Great location. Nice accommodations. Everything we needed."
Jun 21, 2018 - , San Antonio, TX
"Warm and sunny!
We had a lovely time and Beach Beauty was a great house for us. Harry , in your office was particularly cheerful and helpful!"
Apr 03, 2018 - , Cedarburg, WI
"Excellent
The property is very well maintained and clean. The location perfect. I would recommend it."
Dec 17, 2017 - , Kileen, TX
"Guest
Good"
Aug 16, 2017 -
"July '17
The condo was great! We 💜 This property location! Wish the upstairs had a 2nd a/c it was a little warm but other than that it was an awesome place!!"
Aug 01, 2017 - Melissa L., Kerrville, TX
"Great vacation!
We had a wonderful time! The spot was great and we enjoyed our stay! It did need more towels."
Jul 11, 2017 - Virginia G., Brownwood, TX
"BEST LOCATION!!!
This house was in the best location ever! Steps from the pool and 100 steps to gulf front and center. We never had to bring a cooler to the beach, we were close enough to walk back and refill our drinks or have meals. The house was VERY clean. Updated bathrooms and kitchen. The outlets provided at each bed in the bunk beds were a huge HIT with our kids. I will be back and want this house specifically. Three different beach views from the decks. Can't beat it!"
Jun 12, 2017 - Stacy P., Midlothian, TX
"Beach Wedding 2017
Ready to go back.... nice area, beautiful, had a great time, wake up in the morning see the sun rise walking distance to the beach, had my Wedding right there at the beach, love it!!!! Early check in , the only thing is have to check out to early should be later 11am is to early....."
May 28, 2017 - Christina R., Austin, Texas
"Awesome place!
This condo is sweet. Lots of room, two great decks, full sized fridge, and wifi. Good ocean view and located right next to the pool. We will definitely stay here again."
Mar 17, 2017 - , Fort Worth, TX
"Nice, BUT!!!
Location of property and access to beach fantastic. But the roaches completely detracted from the entire experience. Something needs to be done!"
Sep 05, 2016 - , Lubbock, Texas
"Relaxing Family Weekend
Sixth year in a row that we have stayed in a Lost Colony Property."
Aug 10, 2016 - John W.
"Independence Weekend Stay
Really enjoyed a relaxing weekend in the Port Aransas area. The property fit our needs quite well. We spent the majority of our time on the fabulous decks and loved it."
Jul 07, 2016 - , Lakeway, TX
"Beach Beauty Review
Nice condo. Very convenient to beach! Nicely furnished with good sized kitchen. Air Conditioning was hard to regulate since one unit cools all floors of building. Love having a deck for each story. Can't explain how much we liked being so close to the beach; boardwalk was convenient to get to and was a short walk to beach. Light bulbs were not working in garage & main deck which was frustrating when packing up to leave (garage)."
Jul 01, 2016 - , Paige, TX
"Amazing week at Port A
We had a blast. Didn't have to leave The Lost Colony for anything. Perfect family week. "
Jun 27, 2016 - Brian E., Colleyville, TX
"What a find
Absolutely solid score on the location, access, and price."
Jun 15, 2016 - , Austin, TX
"Beautiful February destination
Unbelievable weather this year. Booked this place again for next year."
Mar 24, 2016 - Carol U., Pinckney, MI
"Lost Colony #9
Was a very nice place, clean, had all the stuff we needed. Nice patio and comfortable chairs to relax. Could see the beach, close to walk to, easy to get on the road to go to Port Aransas or Corpus"
Apr 30, 2015 - , Purcell, OK
"I'll rent from them again
This is the second time we've used (Property Management) and I am very pleased with their customer service. The rental was in a great location (aside from being a bit of drive into town) and had a nice view of the ocean. Overall it was clean with the exception of the comforter in the master bedroom which looked like it had bloodstains on it. The lower level had a strong chemical smell but aside from the laundry there's no need to be down there. I had a horrible allergy attack-not sure if it was the condo or something in Port A. Felt like it was a good value for what we paid."
Jan 01, 2015 - , Austin, TX
"Port Aransas Vacation
Loved out stay. Renovations to cono were Five Star! Luxury on the beach! Great location. Will definitely be back."
Dec 16, 2014 - , Fort Worth, TX
"Perfectly Private Getaway- One of Our Best Port A Experiences!
We've been staying on Mustang Island for over a decade now and this was definitely one of our best visits. It was a lot more private and personal than our previous condos- great for a family or couples retreat. We were just a few short steps away from the water! The landscaping was beautiful- just watch out for snakes, like the signs say!
Kitchen has all the amenities- blender, waffle iron, etc. The freezer may need cleaning as it smells like fish (made our ice smell, too).... The only other negative thing is the loud neighbors who didn't respect pool curfew, but overall good vibes at The Lost Colony with friendly people and dogs. The reason we will come back- fantastic covered porch with a view of the ocean, boardwalk, pool and palms."
Sep 05, 2014 - Patricia T.
"Gupton Vacation
This was a "perfect" location for a family weekend. The condo was a perfect setting for beach fun. The desks overlooked the pool and the beach was visible, too. Great time....we definitely will return in the future.
The management staff were so personable and accommodating. "
Sep 03, 2014 - Kathleen G., Floresville, TX
"The perfect spot for beach fun
The property met our expectations in every way,clean and fresh on the inside,with picture perfect views of the ocean and easy beach access"
Aug 18, 2014 - clyde p., houston, texas
"Mustang Island LC9 great location
Excellent location, we enjoy the stay at LC9 great location. We arrived one hour prior to check in and the keys were not available, we did not received the keys to the house until 4pm the management did not seem interested in making the keys available prior to 4PM. After a 10 hour drive its poor service to not make any effort to accommodate the guest. "
Aug 13, 2014 - Dave S., El Paso, TX
"Good time
Over all, positive experience and good trip. Place isn't maintained in the best way though. Loose fixtures, a super dangerous dishwasher that actually falls forward when you pull our both racks, and isn't attached- things like that. Can't beat the location however. "
Aug 05, 2014 - Jennifer H., Austin, TX
"Great property, location, view, but . . .
Lost Colony #9 is a very short walk to the beach with great views of the ocean from two decks that also overlook the community pool. The property was clean except for the carpets which were extremely dirty. Wi-Fi and TV cable worked great - the only complaint was that the king mattress in the master was very old and uncomfortable - fortunately it was just me and my husband so we were able to sleep in the second (Queen) bedroom, but were disappointed as we specifically looked for a King bed when booking the property. We were there mid-week in September so we basically had the pool and beach to ourselves which was awesome. . . that is until Friday night when a group of people staying in (I believe) #17 decided to start partying at the pool from 1 a.m. until 5 a.m. - right outside our bedroom window. I called the "24/7" number provided by management and was told it would be taken care of. 30 mins later, I called back and was transferred to a lady who said she was never advised of my first call, and that it was too late at night to bother the on-site person at the property so "just call the police". We did not call the police and instead did not sleep until after 5 a.m. when the party finally ended. I would try staying there again but would find out up front what the exact procedures are for disruptive neighbors. I would also inquire about the beds."
Oct 21, 2013 - Brenda J., Austin, Tx
"September trip
A very nice place to stay--updated and very comfortable, great views of the water. Right next to the pool, so was a bit noisy occasionally. Will definitely plan a return trip."
Sep 24, 2013 - Penny S., Thorndale, TX
"Beach Beauty 9LC + (Property Management) = Perfect Family Getaway
The accommodations were great! We really enjoyed the updated kitchen and 3 great bathrooms. The beach and pool were very accessible which made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend Beach Beauty, our rental, to friends and family. "
Aug 28, 2013 - Nancy D., Fort Worth, TX
"Lost Colony 9
Wonderful family fun and great to bring our dog Shiner to stay and play!"
Aug 05, 2013 - Laura F., Schertz, TX
"Lost Colony #9 vacation rental
Major issue was grass burrs in the carpet. 5 year old stpped on one and had to be removed with much pain and bandaged. Burrs were in all carpet areas. That was a major issue. Had to wear shoes over carpet areas the entire trip. Roaches in kitchen. They ran out of cabinets and was very disgusting. Went to store and bought roach spray and sprayed almost the entire unit. Later found a number of dead roaches on stairwells and in kitchen area. Unit needs exterminating. Location is great. Would rent again there if assured these problems were corrected."
Jun 25, 2013 - Betty A., Georgetown, TX
"Can't wait to return!!
Perfect spot if you have young children, just a couple steps down from deck and their is pool . You can watch your kids right from deck . The best part of it all is the beach is also sooo close you could reach out and touch it. So you get a beach view and pool view, how perfect. The facility it self could a little tlc, refresher. The kitchen was beautifully updated, but at the end of the day who cares we came to enjoy the beach. Well worth the stay the only problem we had was having to leave. I would recommend the states to anyone absolutely love it! "
Jun 04, 2013 - Amy B., Leander, TX
"Lost Colony Rental
Liked almost everything about this place but we felt the owners really skimped on some basic cheap necessities: coffee filters, salt & P, tissues? Really?? We paid more at this place than a luxury place in CO & felt like the least the owners could do was to provide some essentials."
Apr 01, 2013 - , Austin, Tx
"One of the best family vacations
It was awesome; the house, the view, the peace, the place. It was just incredible!
Thanks!"
Jan 22, 2013 - beatriz g., Cedar Park, TX
"Great house, great stay
The house was great! Very close to the beach and the view was beautiful. "
Jan 18, 2013 - Monica Y., Corpus Christi, Texas
"Thank you for a fabulous vacation!
This was the best vacation my family and I ever had! The people at (Property Management) were a pleasure to work with. The location of the condo was perfect!!! We couldn't believe it was so close to the beach. We have two small children, 2 and 4, so this was very convenient. We practically had the beach to ourselves. The accommodations were perfect! I wasn't aware that the property was in a "gated" community and was pleased that there was the added security and safety which I did not know about initially. The condo was exceptionally immaculate. It was well furnished with the items we needed, including towels, dinnerware, glasses, cups, utensils, bowls, pans, etc. The kitchen appliances were all fully functional. There was even a washer and dryer which came in handy. I've already suggested this condo and (Property Management) to several of my friends."
Oct 17, 2012 - Lori W., San Antonio, Tx
"Great location
Great location. Holes in bedroom Walsh from door handles. Two ceiling fans would not work. Lots of stickers in the carpet. Good place if you have dogs"
Aug 29, 2012 - CAROLYN T., ABILENE, TX
"Nice property, POOR MANAGEMENT
Overall a nice property. Unfortunately, the management company leaves alot to be desired. We dealt with what amounted to a comedy of errors with regards to (Property Management). Not only did they never respond with a confirmation after payment, when we reached out on the day of our arrival, they were not only rude and unprofessional the instructions they gave were entirely wrong (location to pick up key and security gate code to name a few).
Once we were finally able to get inside, every dish we used had to be washed due to filth. In addition, all bedding had to be washed prior to use do to the fact that they didn't look like they had been changed since last use.
Lastly, management disregards any occupancy rules as every property around us had several families (12+ persons in 8 person occupancy), curfew's were not enforced (parties going till all hours of the night)
It is unfortunate as this seems like a great property but without a change in culture/management, we will not be back"
Jul 19, 2012 - Eric P., Bedford, Tx
"Less than satisfied
The kitchen and baths were nicely remodeled however the bedrooms needed to be updated and felt unclean. My children got sticker burrs in their feet from the carpet in the bedrooms and it smelled of pets. The kitchen was also lacking in simple things such as a sponge and counter cleaner, there was only dish soap. I have also never rented a beach house or condo that did not provide beach towels."
Jun 14, 2012 - MICHELLE D., San Antonio, Texas
"Short But Sweet
First time to visit Port A. We had a great time; stayed only 3 nights; wish we were there longer. The house is old but the kitchen/baths were remodeled. Everything was clean. Beds were comfortable. It was wonderful sitting on the back deck of this house in the evenings, shady and breezy. "
Jun 13, 2012 - Mary M., Houston, TX
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The locatin was excellent, the house was dirty nd had an odor (not pleasant.) The property manager was polite and friendly, we had a problem with a door not being able to open and they sent someone out ASAP. "
May 31, 2012 - cathy g., Temple, TX
"Not glad to be "Goin to Kansas City!"
The house was recently renovated and (Property Management) worked with me when paint smells were a problem with a child visiting. Everything I asked they responded to promptly. Our 3rd year in Port A and we will rent through them again.
This house was such a beautiful escape from the wintery midwest. "
Mar 12, 2012 - , Blue Springs, MO
"Great Stars, Beach and Sun
There was no crowding and very little noise. As usual, everyone was friendly. The schedule accomodation by the rental agency was great. The carpet in the unit was stained and dirty but everything else was functional and clean. The choking on the Red Tide Spore was the only detractor to the weekend."
Oct 25, 2011 - Jeff R., San Antonio, TX
"Location is key!
This house is in a perfect location, steps from the beach, overlooking the pool. We loved sitting out on the shaded patio and relaxing while overlooking the beach. Inside, the property could use some updating, although the living room furniture is new
and the bathrooms are spotless. The carpet, I would say, is the item they should replace first! The kitchen could use updating, as could all the furniture but the carpet is very unappealing. Since we were so close to the beach and had two dogs with us, it
was PERFECT. This house is on three levels, so lots of stair climbing! A/C worked great!"
Aug 16, 2011 - Ann K., San Antonio, TX
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Generally we had a wonderful time and the location was great. I was very disappointed in the size and condition of the duplex. The video certainly made it look larger and newer than it was. "
Aug 11, 2011 - Deborah M., Valley Mills, Texas
"Great view of the beach
I wa slaking for something with a view and even though it was the only unit available and it still had a great view. I hope in the future to get even closer to the beach at this same complex. It was a little pricey considering the age and condition of the unit it needs updating badly carpet, furniture and kitchen. The beds were comfortable the sheets and towels clean and the porch view spectacular. Even the each condition was good for a Texas beach! Please please consider a late (like 6 PM) checkout if no guest expected the next day! Who does that hurt and added value! We would have even cleaned the place for that. "
Jul 19, 2011 - , San Antonio, texas
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The proximity to the beach was very convenient for us. You can't have a better location. The physical condition of the property and the cleanliness could be improved. "
Jul 07, 2011 - , Houston, TX
"Nice Location - A Few Concerns to Know Before Booking
Location is great...right on the beach and next to the pool. The condo had items that needed to be replaced...the ceiling fan in the master was broken & you could not use it due to the loud screeching noise; the master mattress should be replaced; most ceiling fans needed to be balanced; chair in kitchen table was broken. The other furniture was nice and comfortable. You need to keep shoes on while in the house. There are some type of stickers all in the carpet. If you walked around at all without shoes you would get them in your feet...not real pleasant. We saw a rat running around the pool during the day, so you'd want to be aware of that with small children. There are also warnings of rattlesnakes and coyotes on the beach dunes and property. We did not see any while we were there. It is a nice property with a good beach view. We'd return. It's nice to know the truth and facts up front when making a decision. We were told by the management company that they really kept their properties in great shape in comparison to others. I did not find that to be a true statement. Here you are given the facts so you can make an informed decision. We'd return, especially if the items were replaced and fixed."
Jun 21, 2011 - Melanie C., Carrollton, Tx
"The true beauty of 'Beach Beauty' is in the location and the view!!!
The location of this unit is ideal - right on the beach with spectacular views, but removed from the crowds of Port A. The property was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
The kitchen is huge but definitely is way past due to be upgraded. It needs a complete remodel from top to bottom, as well as new pots and pans and new small appliances (toaster is a dog!!!). Same thing with the carpeting. It is old and stained and needs to be replaced. By comparison, the last two vacation homes that we rented were completely remodeled, yet charged about the same amount for rent that this place does for the location, number of bedrooms, amenities, etc.
Be aware if you rent this place that there are absolutely no condiments (not even salt and pepper)furnished. We have rented numerous vacation homes over the years, and this is the first time that we did not find any of even the most basic condiments provided.
We were not able to check in at 4:00 pm as we were told we would be able to. The property manager told us the unit wasn't finished being cleaned. The frustrating part was that she wouldn't even give us an estimate of how long it would take to finish cleaning it. We didn't know if it would take 15 minutes or 4 hours! We could have spent the hour+ that we waited to find out it was finally ready doing a lot of other things rather than sitting around the rental office.
The owner of Beach Beauty limits occupancy of this 3BR unit to six people, which we think is a great thing, especially during spring break week when we were there. It is too bad that other owners at Lost Colony do not have similar restrictions. For the first two nights that we were there, there were no less than a total of 25-30 people staying in two of the other units (either 1 and 2, or 2 and 3). There were kids everywhere. The pool was filthy when we checked in and there was, among other things, pool furniture laying in the bottom of the pool. Needless to s"
Apr 02, 2011 - , Ingleside, Il
"Beach Beauty ready for carpet removal
Very Much enjoyed the stay. The only complaint is of the condition of the unit. The carpet was dirty and full of burrs. the Location was excellent for the family with a very short walk to the beach. Thanks for allowing pets, the kids liked being able to keep the dags with us. "
Mar 15, 2011 - Seth M., San Antonio, TX
"Beach Beauty
We rent vacation homes in Port Aransas every Christmas. This one was by far our favorite. It had everything we needed and was only a few steps away from the beach. Our dogs even felt right at home. We could not have asked for a better location, price or stay."
Feb 22, 2011 - Lori W., Katy, TX
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Jan 07, 2011 - Sandy C., Miami, MS
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Aug 23, 2010 - , Austin, TX
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Aug 17, 2010 - Mark C., Houston, TX
"Beach beauty # 9
We will be back.
However, just a few things that would make a stay better: 6 chairs for dinner. Not 5 (yes, I know one can be brought in but it is to crowded for that)
Pans in bottom of the stove were used and not washed. (We left them just did not use them. Over all the stove was dirty.) Bottom trundle bed has slats broken, we tried to just put in a board but it could be better. We did look at the other housed in this unit and decided this was the best one. The cover over the patio is really nice for mid day! The pool not being open 1 ½ days was a downer as our small twins were best in the pool. Thank you for letting us come. 3 years in a row. "
Aug 07, 2010 - Diane L., Wimberley, TX
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This was our first visit to Port A, the beach house made it very appealing. The staff was very friendly and courteous. The only problem we had was the coffee maker did not work and we did not know to contact the office for a replacement. Ooops, our mistake. See you next time."
Jul 21, 2010 - Judith C., Mabank, Tx
"Overall a very good place for a family vacation!
The location is top knotch. The view is fabulous. Our family really enjoyed it with the added bonus of getting to bring our pets. :) "
Jul 19, 2010 - Courtney K., Georgetown, TX
"Overall very good.
Overall very good, the location is somewhat not convenient to amenities in town because of the distance. Cannot rent a golf cart or…because it is so far down the beach. However, on the positive side, the seclusion was great and absolutely no traffic or “beach drunks”. The property was great and well maintained although somewhat dated. "
May 18, 2010 - , The Woodlands, Tx
"Great location for the beach
We arrived after a rainstorm. The entire master bedroom floor and part of the living room floor near the door was wet. This led to a musty smell in the house. The proximity to the beach is unbeatable. I would stay there again as I think the wet floor was an anomaly."
Feb 21, 2010 - , Sugar Land, TX
"Cant get much closer to the beach and pool, 105 steps to the beach and 20 steps to the pool.
This property needs to be updated, but still provides for a great stay in Port A."
Jul 28, 2009 - Calvin D., Cedar Park, Texas
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While the location was super convenient to the beach and the community pool, the property itself is in need of serious attention. It was not one of the cleaner properties that I have stayed in (and I go to the beach every year), and it needs maintenance in every single room -- new carpet and paint would go a long way at the least. It also smelled like very strong pesticides for the first 4 days of our trip. The Lost Colony and the property itself could really be great if they were just given a bit of attention. There are so many new and updated houses in Port A these days, it is a shame that they have not kept this one up at all."
Jul 09, 2009 - Lesley H., Austin, TX`
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May 01, 2009 - Paul A., Fort Hood, TX
"Spring puppy fling at the beach
The property itself was well equiped in sleeping accommodations and in the kitchen. The two decks provided ample room for socializing and enjoying the outside. The price point was good for the location. Beach veiws were nice and access was within an easy, few minutes stroll.
The negatives. The property is showing its age and needs some upgrading and repair. For instance, kitchen floor tiles are cracking and peeling up. Carpet are worn out. Several light fixture not working. Loose boards on deck stairs, non-working porch and garage lights present safety concern.
Overall, we enjoyed the property and would return again. A BIG positive is the property management which were friendly and accommodating with good customer service. They said that they would address the safety issues immediately. They did everything possible to create an enjoyable stay. We enjoy going to the coast but do not visit as often as we like because of difficulty finding pet accommodations. We have championship dogs that travel whereever we go. This was the best dog friendly property on all of Port Aransas. We should know, we've stayed at most over the years. This was the best we have ever stayed at. We will make sure that ALL our fellow trainers and dog people know this is the place to go on Port Aransas.
Thanks for making our stay enjoyable.
Sincerely,
Russell and Sandra Brown"
Mar 31, 2009 - Sandra R., Marble Falls, Texas
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