Serene Seashell is located on the 3rd floor, with no elevator access. It offers an open-concept living area provides enough space for your family to sit & relax together. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you will need to cook your catch of the day. The primary bedroom has a Queen size bed and the second bedroom two twins, both bedrooms have their own bath. Oh! Did we mention the sunrises are amazing! Nestled in the golden dunes of Mustang Island, Beachhead condos all have awesome gulf views. The complex amenities include a heated swimming pool, community charcoal grills, community game room, a playground, and a private boardwalk to the beach. All units have private balconies to enjoy gulf views and breezes.
Pets are not permitted in this unit and smoking is allowed outside only.
Per HOA: Before traveling to Port Aransas/Beachhead Condos, please plan the correct number of vehicles you drive in accordance to the rules below. Properly planning the correct number of vehicles prior to your departure will enhance your vacation experience:
Beachhead Condos allows parking for 2 vehicles maximum. Golf carts do count as vehicles. Violators will be towed by the HOA STR#192410
HIGHLIGHTS
- Nearby community pool
- Nearby boat ramps
- 1 mile off the beach
- 2 bedrooms
- Outdoor seating
- Numerous restaurants and area attractions nearby
BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
- Primary Bedroom: Queen bed, TV, and ensuite bath
- Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds, TV, and ensuite bath
AMENITIES
- 2 bedrooms / 2 full bathrooms
- BBQ grill available
- Outdoor lounge and dining areas
- Private Wi-Fi and TVs
- Ice Maker
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A two-night minimum stay is required.
- Contracting guests must be at least 25 old, have a valid State Driver’s License or other acceptable ID, and present throughout the entire stay
"Serene Seashell" is a premier vacation rental property provided by Port A Escapes, professionally managed to ensure that everything is expertly handled before your arrival, and includes:
- 24/7 guest support
- Professional cleaning to the highest standards
- Pre-arrival inspection performed by one of our team members
- Clean towels & linens
- A well-equipped kitchen
- These starter supplies are provided in the property as a convenience until you can go shopping: hand/bath soap, shampoo & conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and a sponge.
LOCATION
Port Aransas, Texas, is a charming coastal town that attracts over 6 million visitors annually. Nestled on Mustang Island along the Gulf of Mexico, Port Aransas offers a laid-back, picturesque setting perfect for year-round getaways. With its favorable climate and stunning natural surroundings, Port Aransas is conveniently located just a short drive from major cities, including Corpus Christi, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. Visitors can look forward to a genuinely inviting experience, with a wide range of activities such as beachcombing, fishing, birdwatching, and exploring the town's vibrant arts scene. Additionally, the town's proximity to attractions like Mustang Island State Park, the Texas State Aquarium, and the historic charm of downtown Port Aransas promises a diverse array of experiences for every visitor. Whether it's enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, shopping for unique souvenirs, or simply soaking in the relaxed coastal vibe, Port Aransas offers endless possibilities for an unforgettable vacation.
Port A Escapes has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this website. However, there is no guarantee that the information is completely accurate, and it may contain errors or omissions. Prices, house contents, and features are subject to change or withdrawal without notice.
Winter texas
It was good
Thank you! See you next year!
January 15, 2024 - Escapia
Cute Getaway
by Allison H.
This was perfect for a quiet and relaxing long weekend.
Thank you for being our guest. Please come back soon!
September 29, 2023 - Escapia
Vacation at the Beachhead
by rhonda g.
Everything was perfect! The location, the unit, the view, the pool!
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to see you guys again soon !
Great Vacation
by Katy H.
The property was exactly as advertised. It worked great for our family.
Hope to see you again soon!
Great View and Great Condo - Serene Seashell 508BH
by Anthony D.
The room was very clean and everything worked well. The view from the balcony was the best of all the BH units I've stayed at. Will surely go back to this condo on next visit. Checkin/out was a breeze as well.
Thank you for your great review! We hope to host you again in the near future!
Port A
by Steven B.
Was a comfortable and relaxing place. Has a beautiful view of the dunes and beach from the balcony.
Thank you for your sparkling review!
Great Location
by Alicia B.
Great view of the Beach. The condo was small but clean and the pool and rec room were huge. My daughter and her friend spent more time there than anywhere else. Port A Escapes always come thru even on short notice.!
Thank you for staying with Port A Escapes!
Beautiful view!
We really enjoyed our time at Serene Seashell 508BH. The decorating is pleasant and cute. Wish the bathrooms were updated a little more, but honestly I'm there for the beach and the view. My children loved the heated pool.
September 29, 2021 - Escapia
Long Time Port A Visitors
by Emily E.
This was our first time in 508BH, but it was lovely. Amazing views of the dunes and the beach and very comfortable beds. The grounds are well-kept and the pool is gorgeous. Highly recommend.
WE are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you come back to stay with us again..
Beachhead Stay
by Bryan B.
Fanstastic few days in Port A. Great accommodations with a wonderful view of the beach.
December 2, 2020 - Escapia
Comfortable, convenient, clean, and with spectacular views!
by Laura G.
This was our fourth stay at Beachhead Condos though Port A Escapes, but the first stay at Serene Seashell 508BH. The service through Port A Escapes was terrific as expected; we received timely updates and instructions, and the app made everything simple. The location of Beachhead Condos in general is tough to beat. Serene Seashell has what has to be one of the very best gulf views in all of Port Aransas. We could see the sunrise, the condos' boardwalk, and nothing but water on about 150 degrees of the horizon. The kitchen is well-appointed, including a giant stock pot with strainer insert for a big seafood boil. The carpeted areas feel like they have memory foam pads. Super comfy. There is a playground for the kids (wear shoes, because there are also stickers!); the pool is heated and has a full swim day of 7 AM until midnight; there is a pool house with foosball, table tennis, air hockey, and a television; and there are plenty of picnic tables strewn across the property, as well as groups of tables in the pool area. My extended family enjoyed the common areas while retreating to our individual condos for quiet time (and, at present, to avoid potential COVID transmission).
Thank you for your kind review and entrusting Port A Escapes in making your beach vacation a memorable one. We look forward in booking your next beach vacation getaway in the near future.
October 17, 2020 - Escapia
Beach pleasure
by Stephen R.
Great place wonderful view of the Ocean . Eating dinner as we watched the sunset was a special experience.
Nice home, Great View, WiFi non existent
The unit we stayed in was really nice, clean, and a great view. My only complaint is the Wifi. I made sure to find a place that had a view and wifi. I did not plan to work when I was there but it happens. It was really frustrating and I had to go outside, away from the unit in order to work.
The twin beds are kinda short or my kids are just long! Would I stay again, yes! I'll just make sure work doesn't interfere!!
Hello Yvonne! Sorry about the issue with WiFi! WiFi is something that we constantly struggle on the island! I hope you did not have to work too much and enjoyed your vacation! We hope to see you again!
Perfect For Our Family of Four
by Barrett F.
Absolutely perfect for our family of four. Loved the fact that we were in the unit closest to the ocean, and on the top floor, so sitting on the balcony in the mornings and evenings were wonderful. Easy access to the beach, and it seemed to be not as crowded as other stretches of the beach. The room itself had clearly been updated, and was very clean. Only bad part was leaving!
First Time Renting in Port Aransas
by Bonita K.
We had a wonderful time, people were extremely nice,
our condo was spotless with an excellent view of the ocean. We will be back next year.
GREAT VACATION
by Amanda M.
My Family. Son, Girlfriend, 2 kids and myself really enjoyed the property. From the short walk to the beach, the entertainment day and night on the major street only 2 minutes away, to the nice restaurants. All in great locations. The property itself we enjoyed the swimming pool. My grandkids saying over and over "We Don't Want To Go Back To Austin".
We Loved the room, nice and clean. Two baths and was able to cook our own meals.
We Will Be Back
The Moore Family
September 11, 2018 - Escapia
PORTA VACATION STAY.
by BENITO R.
GREAT STAY.I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY TO ANYONE FOR A VACATION STAY.VERY SATISFIED.#5 PPROPERTY CONDITION #5 PROPERTY LOCATION #5 POPERTY CLEANLINES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT #5 WE HAD A WONDERFUL VIEW OF THE BEACH FROM OUR BALCONY.THE ONLY DOWNSIDE WAS THERE IS NO ELEVATOR AND SINCE I HAVE ARTHRITIC KNEES IT WAS DIFFICULT TO CLIMB THE FLIGHTS OF STAIRS.OTHER THAN THAT GREAT PLACE.
August 15, 2018 - Escapia
Port A Vacay
by Tina K.
The condo was clean and ready to go when we arrived in Port A. We had a little bit of an issue finding the unit, so a map would have helped. The view from our balcony was outstanding. Port A Escapes is very responsive, which I appreciate. The property seems to be recovering nicely from Hurricane Harvey.
Friends Get Away
by Sherry C.
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the condo. Perfect view of Gulf, very clean, comfortable beds, easy access to the beach. Will book again for our next trip.
Perfect Vacation.
It was super clean. We loved the view and also liked that we had everything we needed to cook.
Beachhead 508
by Henry B.
Love the Beachhead! So glad to see it up and running. The room has a great view, but needs a little work on the electrical and bathrooms
Nice location
by John V.
All was good except some noise from construction which is understandable because of the storm damage
February 13, 2018 - Escapia
Great location.
The island continues to clean up from Harvey and our unit was one of just a few that were available. Unit was clean, everything worked, we had a pleasant long weekend. Unit could use some renovation - not that anything was damaged, it’s just showing it’s age. Still, we’d rent the unit again the next time we visit Port A.
Serene Seashell 508BH
The property was older but well maintained for the most part. The view could have been slightly better and regulations regarding unsupervised children in the courtyard, playground, and pool areas need to be implemented. Also, large partys would gather on the boardwalk blocking the walkway to and from the Complex to the Beach. Very annoying since they made no attempt to move and we had to step off the boardwalk into the dunes and grasses to get past. Overall, the condo itself was really nice. I especially liked the layout of the living room area. I LOVED the APP that allowed easy communication and information transfer. The APP made our stay so much more convenient. As a frequent visitor to Port Aransas, I will definitely look into other Port A Escapes rental Units.
Home away from home
by Chris M.
Four friends looking for a comfortable place from which to have a relaxing long weekend. The unit was comfortable, clean and served our purpose very well.
Restful
by Linda K.
we were looking for a quiet weekend close to the shore so we wouldn't live in a car all weekend. It met my needs.
September 23, 2015 - Escapia
Labor Day Week-end.
by Nancy S.
For the most part, it was nice. The flyer advised there were two covered parking spaces for each unit; but there was only one so had to keep switching vehicles out. One of the bathrooms had feces all around the toilet bowl when we arrived. We have stayed there before and overall, it was OK.
September 4, 2014 - Escapia
Location, Location, Location! Beach Head Condo - Nice!
by Audrey M.
Overlooking the gulf, this condo had a nice breeze, while the other side of the condo was hot. All amenities worked just fine. Had to walk up 3 flights of stairs, but that was OK - a sacrifice for a great view and cool breeze. A tad outdated on furniture, but who cares? We were there to have a good time, and that we did! Nice pool, too. Very comfortable there. Would rent it again. Good price on this condo for the location. We could even scoot on our push-peds into town. Go for it!
Condo on the Beach #508
by Gary L.
Staying at Beachhead has always been such a fun experience for our family. We have been staying here since 1988 or so and have never been disappointed and this year was no different. Staff on site was just as amiable as usual. What I would like to see is a layout for the of the complex on paper when we pick up our keys from Port Aransas EScapes. In the past, we could get that. Will definitely be back.
Port A stay
by Kent U.
We had a great time, the Condo was nice, clean, the view was great. We enjoyed the swimming pool after the days on the beach. Shopping and great restaurents were close. All and all a great experience. Thank you we'll be back!
Fun in the sun
Beachhead is a place we've stayed for generations. Always enjoy it and will continue to come back as long as we can. It's like a home away from home.
Great place
No complaints. Right on the beach as described. Has a dvd player. Only thing wish I knew before is if you book with Port A Escapes you need to check in with them. Their location is very close but it would have saved time to know that beforehand. Check in and out was super quick. I appreciate that a lot.
May Visit!
by Dolores G.
Great view! Needs basic updating! Paint, Caulking, deco, faucets in bathrooms and kitchen. There were no cushions on the metal slatted chairs. Need to upgrade to bar height chairs that don't need cushions so that you can see the view over the railing! Sofa is great! Over all nice basic place to stay!
August 13, 2013 - Escapia
Condo 508
I loved the view from the balcony. The condo was clean and had all the necessities but was a bit out dated. We loved the walk on the boardwalk to the beach. We had a great time and would definitely stay there again.
Very nice and convenient location
by Egidio L.
This is our second time at Beachhead Condos. Staying in unit 508 was definitely a plus. The view was superb!
Great Family Vacation!!!
by Toni D.
This was our third year to go to Port A we have enjoyed every year. We have stayed in a different room every year. We plan to go back next year and stay in the same place we like the location on Beachhead Condos and the access to the beach is great for us.
Thank you look forward to seeing you again next year.
Best Beach Front Unit!
This location was the absolute best we've stayed in at Beachhead because of it's top floor, closest location to the beach. It is easy access to the beach everyday and the boardwalk areas to get from there to the pool and back again were super convenient. The beds were very comfortable and we liked the open layout with the master bedroom being on the ocean view side. This location doesn't hear any noise at night from the neighboring complex or from either sides. Beachhead also has what we thought to be the least crowded section of the beach.
The only negatives we had were in the dated kitchen (which we were prepared for from the reviews), but to note are the following: the microwave plate doesn't spin so cooking is uneven, bring your own can opener, and the dishwasher racks have lost a lot of their coating in many places and rusted/broken off (but it works just fine). Even still, we adapted in our 9-day stay and will definitely select this unit again when we come back.
October 12, 2012 - Escapia
Great views
by Jesse B.
Waking up with a beautiful sunrise over the ocean was worth the trip itself. Lovely little town with very nice and helpful people. Definitely planning on going back!
September 21, 2012 - Escapia
Port A Trip
by Judy E.
Great location, good, clean beds. Older facility. Could use some updates and maintenance but overall good place to stay.
BeachHead is the best
by rhonda g.
wonderful weekend. This unit has a fantastic view.
Our 12 year stay
by John and Beverley P.
Bev and I have vacationed in Port A Beachhead for the last 12 years and enjoyed it every year. We like Port A Escapes method of paying our monthly rent by Mastercard. As for Beachhead condo #508 the bathroom in the bedroom by the kitchen could use some upgrading.The sink is rusty and the faucets drip Brenda and Peter were very accomodating. The manager Cynthia was also friendly as was JP
October 5, 2011 - Escapia
Upgrade
by David P.
although we really enjoyed are stay, we thought the condo needed some updating ie bathrooms kitchen carpet or tile and paint
September 7, 2011 - Escapia
Wonderful Views
by Julie C.
This unit was in need of serious updating. The pots and pans in the kitchen were very used. The bathroom door and celing in the guest bathroom was in need of repair and/or replacement. The unit was however, very clean, the management company extremely
accomodating and professional. The views from the balcony, amazing and made it all worth while. We found the beds to be very comfortable. I thought it was a bit pricey for an outdated unit, however it was Labor day weekend so we expected to pay more. Overall,
enjoyed our stay very much. Would come back again.
August 27, 2011 - Escapia
Beachhead condos
by Jake S.
August 10, 2011 - Escapia
Best view of the beach
This unit has a wonderful view of the beach. The unit could use a little updating but overall it met our needs.
Pretty nice place but too expensive
All minimum expectations were met with this property, and the unit was very clean. It definitely served it's purpose, but the kitchen was older and not well stocked with pots, pans, etc. and the bathrooms were tiny and the water pressure low, but there was always hot water. AC worked great and great view. Too expensive for the quality - much newer, nicer, more modern condos for less money in the area.
Great time!
Once again we enjoyed our stay. The only comments I have are that the turntable didnt work in the microwave and the pots and pans, etc. need to be updated. The ceiling in the one bathroom looks like its about to fall down....the place need an overhaul but we always love staying at beachhead. Love the view!! I hope to be able to come up next summer and stay in the same unit as well. Thank you for a wonderful time~~!!
June 2011 Great Beach Vacay at Beachhead/Port A
by Mary D.
My family and I loved staying at Beachhead. The location is great and the condos were spacious, clean and fully equipped with all the comforts of home. The big sparkling clean pool was a bonus for the grandkids. The only thing that wasn't great was the skillets in Serene Seashell 508BH but we made do. Management was great, they definitely took care of us. We actually had booked two 2/bdrm units and stayed the first 4 nights in those units that were great as well. We enjoyed it so much we just didn't want to leave and fortunately management was able to put us in to two other units for the next two nights. Port A is a great place to bring the family for R&R, fishing, dolphin watching, etc. We plan to come back next year and will definitely stay at Beachhead.
August 27, 2010 - Escapia
Graduation
by John S.
The only issue was I am disabled and I didn't realize it was on the third floor. If I would have known I would have requested a ground floor unit. As a result once I got to the condo I stayed in. This wasn't to much of an issue since it was for my daughter and her friends not me. They had a great time.
508BH
by Robert O.
The new office staff was exceptionally helpful in all encounters. My only complaint that they were already concerned about was the noisy external air compressor unit. It made the balcony uncomfortable.
I will be back again. This was my 5th or 5th stay over the last dozen years.
Beachhead
by rhonda g.
Fabulous place to stay at Port A!
Best location in Port A. Very old property.
by Olga K.
My stay at beachhead condo
this is the third time to stay at beachhead, the last time being in 2000. was the same unit, so was getting a little old inside, hole in wall by kitchen, ceiling in one bathroom coming down, carpet not up to par, refrigerator old and noisy when running, knobs missing. overall though, we had a great stay and will probably be back next year.