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Gym
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Condo in Corpus Christi
5 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews

Beachfront Condo ON THE BEACH!. Direct Access/View

AshleyRating, 5 stars6 days ago
The condo has a wonderful view of the water & even the sunrise from the back windows! Very close walking distance to the water. There is a retaining wall and a couple steps to walk down to get to the beach area. The tide happened to be high directly in front of the unit/retaining wall, so it was a little narrow for a canopy & having multiple kids with cars driving by, but we just walked a few steps down the beach and set up and it was perfect!! At the front door of the unit the pool and even a kiddie pool is right outside the door, and just a few steps away are the outdoor showers! The condo was very clean & put together. Jason was very friendly, accomodating, and had great communication & was quick to get back to us with any questions we had! It was also more affordable compared to other condos right on the water! Overall a wonderful stay & loved that we could just walk to and from the beach so easily!
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Home in Corpus Christi
5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

*Coastal Luxury Beachside Cottage- Island Blush*

KendraRating, 5 stars1 week ago
This was an amazing stay. The attention to detail is fabulous in this Airbnb. Anything you can think of they have. The home is beautifully decorated and it is very peaceful and relaxing. Great views both front and back. The host is amazing. I made an error and dis not realize my checkout time and even though I accidentally inconvenienced them they were understanding. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this home.
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Home in Corpus Christi
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviews

Modern Condo | Sleeps 5 | Beach Access

RejineRating, 5 stars5 days ago
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The location is truly a quick walk from the beach, and my kids loved the pool and park there! The house was spacious and comfy, and we will definitely be back!
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Apartment in Corpus Christi
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Luxe Studio-Pool-Walk to Beach-Whitecap

DevenRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
We booked this place just a day before the long weekend. Still, we felt the price was too good. The home is spotless with the all amenities you need. Everything was well-stocked. It’s literally 1-2 min drive to the beach, which was a bonus! I would love stay here again!
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Tiny home in Corpus Christi
5 out of 5 average rating, 83 reviews

Dawg house

IdaliaRating, 5 starstoday
David’s place was the perfect cozy little spot ! I truly recommend
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Condo in Corpus Christi
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 77 reviews

Affordable condo - Walk to the beach-Sleeps 4/pool

DanielRating, 5 stars4 days ago
Great place. The best part was how close it was to the beach, just a short walk. Beach gets a bit busy, so go early. The house was as described. Had a really wonderful stay.
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Condo in Port Aransas
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

MP117 | Salt, Sand, & Spanish Theme | Pool

StephanieRating, 5 stars2 months ago
Our family had a great time here! The location is ideal in my opinion! So much quieter and more private than being in the heart of Port A but a super quick and easy drive into town for restaurants and what not. Loved the first floor layout of this unit and being able to walk right outside and see the water. The heated pool was super beneficial since it was not quite as hot as spring break usually is in Texas! Courtney responded quickly to inquiries and provided very clear info needed for our stay. The unit had everything we needed and was comfy and cozy for our family of 5. The built ice maker in the kitchen was a huge added bonus we didn’t even know we needed until we had it :) Great location, great character, great host. Can’t ask for more!
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Condo in Corpus Christi
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviews

Reel Paradise: Waterfront villa ready to fish

ElizabethRating, 5 stars5 months ago
Lisa's place is a hidden gem! It is on the first floor, with easy access. The place has been remodeled to feel like a hotel. The king bed was very comfortable- with all the pillow options. The bathroom was clean, with fluffy towels and amenities. The kitchen had everything we needed- including coffee to last for days. And the living room was perfect for the two of us for relaxing and overlooking the water. Lisa was always responsive and helped us with any questions we had. We look forward to returning!
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Your guide to Mustang Island

Welcome to Mustang Island

This lovely, largely wild barrier island sprawls 29 miles east of Corpus Christi on the state’s southeastern coast, sheltering the city from the Gulf of Mexico. Port Aransas remains its only established town. Semitropical Mustang Island measures 18 miles long and just over two miles across at its widest point. Route 361 connects it to Padre, the world’s longest barrier island, to the south. It’s home to a National Seashore refuge, which protects dunes, sea turtle nests, and tidal flats rich with marine life, as well as a bustling resort community.

Indigenous Karankawa people first dwelled in this area, thriving on seafood, small game, and local plants. The cartographer and conquistador Alonso Álvarez de Pineda mapped the region in 1519. By the mid-19th century, a handful of settlers were farming and ranching there. Mustang draws its name from the wild horses that roamed here for hundreds of years, possibly brought by Spaniards or escaped from shipwrecks. The herds disappeared by the end of the 19th century, but visitors can still ride on the tawny beaches, either with a guide or independently.

The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Mustang Island

Chilly winters give way to warm, pleasant springs, even if the seawater remains cold then. Summer ushers in hotter and more consistent temperatures, though they’re usually attended by intense crowds and higher prices. Aim for fall, when the weather is still pleasant. The Texas Coastal Bend remains the only place to see the world’s last self-sustaining population of wild whooping cranes. A February festival honors the return of these migratory birds, who stand nearly five feet tall and can have wingspans reaching eight feet. They begin arriving in October to winter here, snarfing insects, berries, and blue crabs. Watch the state go big with the country’s largest native-sand sculpture competition in April. Fall brings Beachtoberfest and the Harvest Moon Regatta. And for anyone needing more Mustang in the mix, car buffs host an October outdoor show there.

Top things to do in Mustang Island

The Big Tree at Goose Island State Park

Texans have big-time pride over this supersized live oak, thought to be a millennia (or maybe two) old, 43 miles north of Mustang Island. The tree has seen Karankawa Indigenous ceremonies, pirates, and all six flags that have flown over the state. Its trunk’s circumference now measures 35 feet and its crown spans 90 feet. The park is also known for hiking, geocaching, and its fishing pier.

Mustang Island Paddling Trail

Explore some of the state’s best shallow-water fishing areas by kayak. This 20-mile route traces the park’s western shoreline in Corpus Christi Bay, skirting the emerald waters of Shamrock Cove, which can be very good year-round for trout and redfish.

Port Aransas Museum

In Port Aransas, this stately early-1900s kit house shelters a collection of community artefacts. The museum also includes an operational workspace for the Farley Boat Works, founded in 1915. These shipwrights produced the first sports fishing vessels designed to catch tarpon. Today visitors can watch skiffs and schooners being built, and connoisseurs can even take boat-building classes.

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