IR25: Island Retreat 25

This was a super cute 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo! Large TV's in the living room & master bedroom. There was no TV in the second bedroom, (with 2 beds) like the picture showed, but that was the only thing that was not exactly as advertised. The beds were comfortable, everything we could possibly need was in the kitchen, and from the condo to the beach, the walk (and I walked slowly) was 4.5 minutes. The pool is not heated, but it was not too cold yet for us to get in (in October). Condo is near laundry area, and on the ground floor. Definitely a 5-star condo.

Thank you for your kind words and the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the comfort and convenience of our 2-bedroom condo. It's truly heartening to know that you found everything you needed, from a well-equipped kitchen to comfortable beds and an ideal location close to the beach.
We sincerely apologize for the oversight regarding the TV in the second bedroom. We've now removed the photo showing the TV in that room to ensure future guests have the most accurate expectations.
Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us enhance our offerings and ensure a delightful experience for all our guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our serene little spot by the sea.
Warm regards,
Life in Paradise Team

Our family has been staying at Island Retreat for many years, and IR25 is one of the best condos on the property. The ground floor makes it easy to load in at the beginning of the vacation and load out at the end. The condo is nicely updated and furnished, with plenty of room for everyone. Our kids love the pool, and the beach is only a short walk over the board walk! The property management company, Life In Paradise, was exceptionally helpful to us on this trip - first, when I had a small maintenance request, which they quickly addressed, and then again when, after we got back home, I realized we had left something behind. It's being shipped back to us. Our vacation was fantastic and we are looking forward to many more vacations to come at Island Retreat. It's our favorite spot!

Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! We are thrilled to hear that Island Retreat continues to be your family's favorite vacation spot and that IR25 met and exceeded your expectations.
It's wonderful to know that our ground-floor condo made your stay convenient and comfortable, and we're glad that the updates and furnishings provided plenty of room for everyone. We're especially delighted that your kids enjoyed the pool and that the short walk to the beach added to your fantastic experience.
Your kind words about our property management team at Life In Paradise mean the world to us. We strive to offer exceptional service, and it's gratifying to hear that we were able to quickly address your maintenance request and assist in returning your forgotten items.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Island Retreat for many more memorable vacations. Your continued support and loyalty inspire us to keep delivering the best possible experiences.
Warm regards,
Life in Paradise Team

We enjoyed our stay, great location and nice and clean big swimming pool, walking distance to the beach and driving distance to restaurants and stores

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our team takes great pride in maintaining a clean and inviting environment, and it's wonderful to know that the swimming pool and our prime location enhanced your experience.
Being just a short walk to the beach and within easy driving distance to local restaurants and stores, we aim to offer our guests the perfect blend of convenience and relaxation. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable stay.
Warmest regards,
Life in Paradise Team

Awesome stay once again!! This is our favorite place to enjoy the beach.

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome stay with us again. Your kind words and loyalty mean the world to us. It's always a pleasure to provide a relaxing and enjoyable beach experience for you. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments by the sea. ️
-Life in Paradise Team

The location for the Island Retreat Resort is hard to beat. We enjoyed the gulf view from our porch and taking the boardwalk right to the beach. Though the building is a little older, it was clean, convenient to downtown, and nicely decorated. The office staff was friendly and ensured we had a pleasant stay!

The place was great! Amazing last minute find. The only reason for 4 stars is the quality of the bed we didn't sleep great at all.

Island Retreat was a great little place to stay for our 3 day beach vacation. Our corner unit was right next to the boardwalk to the beach. Super convenient as we didn't really want to get a car permit to park on the beach. The condo was nicely appointed. The rug in the living area definitely needs to be changed out. It was stained with black marks everywhere which I assume is beach tar. There were also big chunks of beach tar stuck to the kitchen floor adjacent to the rug (which I assume is where the black marks on the rug come from.) Overall it was a nice place to stay it just needs a little cleaning TLC.

We loved our stay at the Island Retreat. Sabre saved our short stay in Port A. We were at another place and it was terrible so I called to find another place and she found the perfect place! It was clean, perfect location and very roomy!

We had a great time! We loved our unit and it was well stocked. We will stay at this unit again!

There is simply no better place to stay than Island Retreat in Port A! This family-friendly condo complex has a beautiful courtyard with grounds that are continuously being cared for and upgraded, a couple of pools, a basketball court, a tennis court, and a boardwalk straight to the beach. IR 25 is awesome! It's completely updated with a spacious kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one of which boasts an incredible shower in the master bathroom, and a cozy and comfortable living area. The back porch even includes a glimpse of the Gulf! I could watch the waves roll in while sipping coffee in the morning or an ice cold drink in the afternoon. And the first floor makes it easy to haul all your personal belongings in and out. We have been staying at Island Retreat for many years and will keep coming back for more fun and memories. For us, it's a family tradition!

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Our family of four enjoyed our stay here. It was a great location to the beach! It was a great walking path down there, we loved the closeness and the sounds of the ocean. The patio was perfect too! Chairs were comfy and gave us a nice spot to dump all our beach stuff and knock sand off before going inside. The accommodations were nice and had just about everything you'd need! Kitchen was well stocked with the exception of a can opener and bakeware. I'm sure most people don't use the oven much, but we like to eat at home vs out at places for every meal. I would have loved to have had a broom or at least a small dustpan. It's inevitable you'll get sand inside, and I wanted to sweep so badly. The couch could probably use an update as it's been used and loved a lot. It was comfy, but sagged in the center, not the end of the world. The additional chairs in the living room were comfy and loved the rocking ones! The whole place is decorated in a very tasteful manner and is inviting. We enjoyed our stay, and it made our vacation that much better.

We had an amazing stay!!! Thank you for welcoming our BIG group to your facility!!

This is a perfect location if you have a golf cart or not. Walk to the beach over the board walk. Drive to restaurants and stores. We had no issues during our stay. The condo has comfortable furniture and beds. Plenty of bath towels. The only thing I couldn’t find was a dust pan or some wash cloths. The coffee maker was a small 4 cup. It really does need a large one. But, we would be happy to stay in #25 again. Thank you!

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This condo is in the perfect location! It’s close enough to everything you need stores, shops, restaurants but also right on the beach with a beautiful view from the patio (especially at sunrise). .The condo is up to date, clean, spacious an fully stocked with everything you need in the kitchen and bathrooms. We enjoyed the pool and BBQ’s on the property too! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice quiet getaway.

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Everything was excellent. Pool and grounds clean. Condo was nice and clean and comfortable.

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Whenever we take a vacation to Port Aransas, we always stay at Island Retreat! Many of the condos are updated and the staff is friendly and helpful. Unit 25 is beautiful, clean, has a nice glimpse of the Gulf from the porch, and there is easy access to beach via the boardwalk over the sand dunes. We can't wait for our next vacation and stay at Island Retreat.

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Loved the property. Second time there. Unit 25 very nice. Only thing was the lack of some basic housekeeping things. No coffee filters, no broom/mop, sponges to clean dishes and counters. We bought those on our own. At the previous unit these were provided. I did call it in and the person who answered the phone did'nt seem too concerned. Otherwise a super stay and we will be back next year.

This condo was perfect for my grandchildren. Bottom floor, end unit, couldn’t have picked more perfect. The unit was clean and very well stocked with anything you would need. We look forward to staying here again.

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We loved the vacation condo. Was clean and very up to par with furniture and appliances. The beds were comfortable. The pool was amazing..very peaceful and great atmosphere. The location was easy access to a great walk on the beach and all the restaurants and shopping was super convenient. We will always vacation at the Island Retreat for years to come.

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Everything was excellent. Pool and grounds clean. Condo was nice and clean and comfortable.

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We loved the vacation condo. Was clean and very up to par with furniture and appliances. The beds were comfortable. The pool was amazing..very peaceful and great atmosphere. The location was easy access to a great walk on the beach and all the restaurants and shopping was super convenient. We will always vacation at the Island Retreat for years to come.

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This condo was perfect for my grandchildren. Bottom floor, end unit, couldn’t have picked more perfect. The unit was clean and very well stocked with anything you would need. We look forward to staying here again.

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Loved the property. Second time there. Unit 25 very nice. Only thing was the lack of some basic housekeeping things. No coffee filters, no broom/mop, sponges to clean dishes and counters. We bought those on our own. At the previous unit these were provided. I did call it in and the person who answered the phone did'nt seem too concerned. Otherwise a super stay and we will be back next year.

Whenever we take a vacation to Port Aransas, we always stay at Island Retreat! Many of the condos are updated and the staff is friendly and helpful. Unit 25 is beautiful, clean, has a nice glimpse of the Gulf from the porch, and there is easy access to beach via the boardwalk over the sand dunes. We can't wait for our next vacation and stay at Island Retreat.

Manager's Response

This condo is in the perfect location! It’s close enough to everything you need stores, shops, restaurants but also right on the beach with a beautiful view from the patio (especially at sunrise). .The condo is up to date, clean, spacious an fully stocked with everything you need in the kitchen and bathrooms. We enjoyed the pool and BBQ’s on the property too! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice quiet getaway.

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This is a perfect location if you have a golf cart or not. Walk to the beach over the board walk. Drive to restaurants and stores. We had no issues during our stay. The condo has comfortable furniture and beds. Plenty of bath towels. The only thing I couldn’t find was a dust pan or some wash cloths. The coffee maker was a small 4 cup. It really does need a large one. But, we would be happy to stay in #25 again. Thank you!

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