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"Amazingly Beautiful!!!
This house was so amazing and the view is to die for. "
Sep 28, 2023 - Clint B., Seguin, TX
"Excellent Rental House
First, the good. We were pleasantly surprised that this rental house was as advertised which rarely happens with many rentals. The best part about this house is that it was CLEAN! The photos that are used in the advertisement are accurate. You will not be disappointed. Now for the not so good... some of the drains in the sink and showers drain slowly... bring Draino! The house needs to be sprayed by a professional exterminator as we did see roaches in the kitchen... bring RAID! Lastly, the pool had quite a bit of sand in it. It would be nice if the home owners provided guests with the ability to vacuum the pool and to shock it before use."
Sep 24, 2023 - Candido R., Schertz, TX
"A little let down
This has been our favorite house to rent for the past 5 years. The house is beautiful, location is amazing and it is always spotlessly clean. However, this year we had trouble with the elevator. It kept stopping between floors. We were always able to get it to restart by opening and closing the interior door again. That was until the last night when my 81 year old mom got stuck between floors. We could not get it to go. We were able to use the emergency tool and get the outer door open and then pull her out. Very scary for her. This also meant that my 90 year old MIL was then relegated to the middle floor since she was unable to manage the stairs. This has got to be addressed as one of the top reasons we love this house is the elevator access for our elderly parents. When we checked out we told the agency and they did not seem to be too concerned. I am only giving 3 stars due to elevator condition. Otherwise I would have given 5. "
Jul 15, 2023 - Christopher H., Corpus Christi, TX
"Fabulous
Best place we have stayed so far. Will try and book everytime we go to Port A"
Jun 27, 2023 - Chris H., Keller, TX
"TAMUK College Graduation
Finding this gem was the absolute best for my family's gathering. The view was absolutely gorgeous, the home was to die for, and the area so peaceful. Renting the golf carts made it that much more exciting. We will definitely be back.
My Son's TAMUK'S Graduation celebration was a success �� "
Jun 15, 2023 - Marcella M., Tomball, TX
"License to Chill
The vacation experience was great! You definitely feel at the beach with the awesome view from the third-floor bank of open windows. The pool was a perfect size for our family of 16. Great place to stay in Port A!"
Jun 02, 2023 - Michael K., BISHOP, TX
"License to chill
The house was very clean,comfortable,has a great view of the beach.Our family really enjoyed the house,there were eight of us but it will accommodate more comfortably. The only issue is they simply refused to clean the pool and kept saying it was cleaned, but from the we arrived until we left it never was done."
Apr 23, 2023 - Andy R., Conroe , TX
"Great experience
Couldn’t have asked for a better home for our family. Great open kitchen/living room upstairs, tons of bedrooms, pool access is safe for kids, elevator is handy. Great place!"
Mar 13, 2023 - , monmouth, IA
"Gulf Weekend Getaway
Great getaway for the weekend with 4 couples - plenty of room and privacy for all. Right on the water, with great views."
Jan 24, 2023 - Vincent C., SAN ANTONIO, TX, TX
"Best Port A house we've stayed in!
We frequently rent houses and condos in Port A, and this by far has been the best. Having all of the living space on the top floor was so nice because there was plenty of room for a large family to spread out and you look at stunning views all day. This house was also the most thoughtful and best stocked - meaning while usually rentals are stocked with the basics, this had everything and more you could want in even your house at home. We hosted Thanksgiving for our family here and there was plenty of serving dishes, cookware, plates, etc etc. There was nothing we needed that couldn't be found. The weather was terrible this trip, but with the stunning views and large living space, we still felt relaxed and enjoyed the views even though we were stuck inside. One note: The two primary bedrooms with en suite bathrooms are not on the ocean side which is unusual. In the end, it didn't bother us but worth noting if that's important to you. Also the bunk beds in one room appear to be more kid sized only, but there are plenty of large beds in the other rooms to pick from. However, if all the kids are teens this is something to consider. The house was very clean and in immaculate condition. I wasn't sure about the location being inside an RV park but if you aren't familiar with Gulf Waters, it's not your usual park - the spaces are owned and built out by owners, and there are requirements for RVs staying there so all are very nice. It was extremely quiet and very safe. This end of the island is much quieter than closer to town but it's a very quick drive to any restaurants or anything you need. Highly recommend this property. "
Nov 29, 2022 - Jennifer C., New Braunfels, TX
"Great place
I love this house. The views are awesome and the house is set in a very quiet location."
Oct 27, 2022 - Judy D., Sulphur springs, TX
"Beach Time
Great location and amazing view of the gulf. Furnishing were nice. Amenities nice. Bring your own cleaning supplies. They do not supply hardly anything as far as that goes. Would go back for sure "
Sep 25, 2022 - , Jonestown, TX
"Family vc
This place is beautiful and perfect for a large group. They have all of kitchen supplies you need to feed your group. The open top floor with windows all around is so beautiful. "
Sep 25, 2022 - Sherry S., San antonio, TX
"Best beach view
The house is beautiful with plenty of space. I loved that it is right on the beach. The view of the beach was amazing. Be sure to bring bug spray though. The mosquitoes are huge and will tear you apart. "
Sep 25, 2022 - , San Antonio, TX
"A Wonderful 3 days with a License To Chill!!!!!!
Everything was perfect. The property was clean and ready to go when we got there. Everyone I can in contact with was very professional and friendly. This place is so wonderful, we did not even leave to go out to eat. Location, Location, Location!!!!! The amenities are great and the property inside is most beautiful. My family had a wonderful time and will certainly be returning. "
Aug 05, 2022 - , Garden City, TX
"Perfect for Large Family
This was our second trip to License to Chill and have already scheduled again for 2023, so you can see we really love this property. Clean, spacious, great views, boardwalk is close, and the private pool make it the perfect beach getaway. "
Jul 16, 2022 - Teresa G., SAN ANTONIO, TX
"Chilling at license to chill
The location is great. Beautiful views of the beach. The house was clean. Great customer service. I would rent again"
Jul 03, 2022 - Shyrel T., Victoria, tx
"Wonderful Family Vacation Property
This is a wonderful family vacation property located right on the beach. The house was very clean and equipped with everything a large group could need. The pool was also a huge asset especially in the afternoon when the beach got too hot. The only thing to be aware of is that if you are renting a golf cart only specific companies can bring them into the Gulf Waters subdivision so double check first. Port A Escapes had an easy check in and check out process and accommodated a late check in easily. We would recommend this for any large groups or families and would definitely rent it again ourselves. "
Jun 22, 2022 - Victoria M., Dripping Springs, TX
"Really awesome vacation home
We loved License to Chill. It was just beautiful. Great location and near the beach. The pool was perfect and really added to our vacation. The kitchen was FULLY stocked and the place was very clean when we arrived. It's a little wonky to find as you have to drive thru the RV park to get to the home. Fantastic view of gulf. Hardly any negatives to report. The elevator was on the fritz a few times. Once we got used to operating it, it seemed to work ok. This was my first visit to Port Aransas and we loved it. The water was warm and clean and my entire family loved the waves."
Jun 15, 2022 - LAWRENCE K., Metairie, LA
"seaside escape
This was a wonderful location for our entire family to enjoy! The only issue we had was that the elevator was broken. We were notified of the problem before we arrived and were given another option if we wanted to change locations. We opted to remain in this house and it all worked out fine. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at License to Chill!"
May 04, 2022 - , San Marcos, TX
"Great Beach Rental
Fantastic house, beach access, and location! Will definitely rent again! Love that there is elevator access as well. "
Apr 26, 2022 - Melina G., Pflugerville, TX
"Like ve this s place
We had a wonderful time. The rental was very clean and well decorated. We only wished we could have stayed longer. My knees were in bad shape from a fall so I really appreciated the elevator. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. Would he Guly recommend this rental."
Mar 16, 2022 - Pamela R., Dayton, OH
"Port Aransas Vacation
Views were awesome. Main living area was very nice, plenty of room for the entire family. "
Jan 04, 2022 - Rita R., Vail, AZ
"Nice place to stay
We hosted a family weekend and had a very nice time! Buyer beware, The property management company is very unprofessional. They literally called us at 12 noon to let us know we need a shot records for our dogs. We believed that that would be something very easy to put in one of the six or seven emails that we got from the time we booked until the day we planned to visit. Or they could’ve called us with some notice."
Nov 27, 2021 - , San Antonio, TX
"Best place!
This place was by far the best place we have stayed in everything was clean and the house had everything and more that we needed...there were so many pool toys and things for the kids to play with we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!"
Oct 12, 2021 - Christine G., SAN ANTONIO, Texas
"License to Chill
This is our favorite rental to date! View is amazing and beach access is phenomenal."
Sep 19, 2021 - Kim H., Cotulla , TX
"Exceptional
Prior to our arrival, Port A Escapes, the property manager, was very responsive to our questions. Easy check-in and even easier check-out via mobile app. The house, including kitchen, was well maintained, very clean, and very well appointed and stocked. Wonderful ocean views. Conveniently located to beach (short walk over a board walk, which also can handle beach buggies as well as pedestrians). Beach buggies available for rental and can be delivered. Private pool. A truly exceptional property providing a truly exceptional beach vacation. Thank you!!"
Aug 25, 2021 - Mark B., Austin, TX
"Great place for grandkids
We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary here with our grandkids and had a great time. The house is spectacular. We would definitely do this again."
Aug 08, 2021 - David F., Lincoln, NE
"Beautiful Views
Enjoyed our four night stay at License to Chill. Wish there was a set of interior stairs to get to the first floor without having to use the elevator. Our group consisted of 13 adults and one infant. We couldn't get one of the TV's in the Master BR to work. The private pool was definitely worth our stay as we used it alot. I also felt the beach was less crowded. I would consider staying here again. "
Aug 06, 2021 - Yvonne M., San Antonio, TX
"Wonderful Beach House
License to Chill GW105 is a great house in a beautiful location. we had 10 adults and 2 kids, we stayed 6 nights everyone had a great time. Only a couple of issues 1. the Ice Maker in the kitchen fridge is a mess turns ice bin into a block of ice. 2. Double Queen bedroom has a portable AC unit and the window it vents out of is not sealed very good and the wind blows right in not helping with the cooling. 3 Had a hard time getting the elevator to work, called the after hours number and they said they couldn't come till Monday, it was Friday Evening. so I flipped the circuit breaker and That fixed it. But a service guy showed up in about an hour. Wished they would have told me. Pretty minor stuff but its quite expensive rental property. Its a great house with a nice pool in a great place for large groups or families. Spent most of our days on the beach, and our evenings at the pool. Port Aransas was really crowded. so we cooked in a couple of nights the kitchen has all you need for cooking meals. The beach boardwalk is very close for morning walks, beach was crowded on the weekend, plenty of room on week days. This was our Second Stay at License To Chill and I would think we will be back!
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Jul 18, 2021 - William C., Fort Calhoun, NE
"Morgan Family July 4th Stay
It was our first time at License To Chill
and we had a good overall experience. there were 14
family members at the cabin.
TV did not work in the bedroom with two queen beds.
The barbeque pit ran out of propane trying to cook hamburgers and hot dogs.
There were no instructions on how to backflush the pool filter so the waterfalls would function properly."
Jul 09, 2021 - Mary M., Lake Jackson, TX
"Amazing House, POOR MANAGEMENT
The house and location were incredible. No complaints there. However, on check-in day, we received a text that our house was ready early, so we checked out of our hotel and started heading that way. We then received a message that it was an error and we wouldn't be able to access our house with our toddler who desperately needed a nap so we were forced to drive around for several hours with no place to go. During our stay we put in a work order for the broken elevator and no one showed up before check-out so we had to carry all of our belongings down three flights of stairs. I mistakenly left clothing in the bedroom when we checked out. I've called 5 times and keep getting told they will check with housekeeping and call me back. I have not received any form of communication or updates. Port A Escapes was a poor management company, which is a shame, because the house and property are incredible. "
Jun 29, 2021 - Tiffany S., Canyon Lake, TX
"Awesome beachfront experience!
Fantastic house and wonderful location! We had 12 family members total and the space worked out great. Definitely recommend! "
Jun 22, 2021 - , Fort Worth, TX
"Beautiful house and wonderful views
Beautiful house with wonderful views of the ocean. The main living area is on the upper level which provides unparalleled views of the ocean and beach. Unfortunately, we were there during incredibly cold weather and were unable to use the 3rd floor balcony or pool, but we look forward to staying again in the future as it is a great house for hosting a large group and for entertaining."
Feb 17, 2021 - , Saint Louis, MO
"January Snapper trip
Absolutely wonderful property! Will book again! Next time I’ll bring trash bags and kitchen towels. There were only 3 bags for our stay, and no kitchen towels at all. However, the view alone makes up for the small stuff!"
Jan 21, 2021 - Kimberly M., Falls City, TX
"Relaxing Vacation
The house was beautifully designed with amazing view. Property Management team made everything smooth. Great stay! Look forward to future trips. "
Dec 03, 2020 - Johnathan D., Austin, TX
"Sister's Memorial
The home was very nice and comfortable! We celebrated my sister's life, she passed away (9/28/20) ..., the home was great but it sure would of helped knowing there was an elevator upon arrival (after 10pm) owner Brenda (guessing) told us there was an elevator..., I wasn't looking for one! LOL! A sign over the "elevator door" would be helpful. Minor stuff, no toliet paper or towels, hair in the master bdrm shower and poor kitchen stuff (i.e. liquid soap, dish towels).., again minor stuff but for the $$ you'd expect these items to be there..., overall great home!"
Nov 10, 2020 - Lizette H., Royse City, TX
"Birthday Weekend!
Our rental was amazing! We had a party of 14 and this house was everything we needed and more. We had beautiful views of the ocean on every floor. The elevator was a little tricky but we got the hang of it.I think that this will be our go to rental from now on."
Oct 14, 2020 - Raquel V., Dayton, TX
"wino trip
we had a fabuloous time"
Oct 05, 2020 - GRACIELA E., San Antonio , TX
"New Favorite Property
License to Chill had absolutely everything we needed to enjoy our annual Father's Day trip to the coast. The house was spotless, the kitchen fully stocked, there were games outside and plenty of pool toys! We did have a few problems with the elevator and had to reset the breaker but we eventually figured it out. "
Jun 24, 2020 - , Helotes, TX
"Amazing beachfront house
This is our 7th annual family vacation and we all agreed this was the best house yet. Lots of room and a gorgeous view. The pool kept the kids busy when we weren't at the beach. Well stocked kitchen. It took us a day to get figure out the elevator. The 2nd floor elevator door needs adjusting to stay tightly closed. Other than that easy fix, it was perfect."
Jun 18, 2020 - Rebecca B., HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX
"Island get away
Everything was above and beyond "
Jun 14, 2020 - , Weatherford, TX
"What a Great Place for a Wedding!!
License To Chill could not be set up any better for a small wedding celebration!! The downstairs outdoor COVERED patio was perfect for the ceremony. We had 44 chairs set up with plenty of room for all. The pool and dunes were a beautiful backdrop for the sunset wedding. The upstairs great room area was plenty big for the reception dinner and party. The large balcony provided extra room to enjoy the panoramic views of the Gulf. The elevator made wedding set up and moving guests a piece of cake. The house is decorated impeccably and has 6 bedrooms to help with housing guests. Parking was a little limited but we had guests park on the beach and easily shuttled them across the golf cart friendly boardwalk. We had a great weekend largely due to this fantastic property."
Dec 02, 2019 - Jeff G., Austin, TX
"Beachfront Vacation
Very Beautiful house and excellent view. The beach and sand were gorgeous. We really enjoyed our stay. The house had everything that you could have asked for."
Sep 25, 2019 - , Cedar Park, TX
"Can you say PERFECT?
This home was perfect for our four generation gathering away from home for all. The home was beautiful, and exactly as advertised. We will definitely rent again in the future. Two nice-to-haves (safety wise) would be safety bars in the showers, and bars to hold onto getting in and out of the pool. This place is definitely a gem!"
Sep 23, 2019 - , San Antonio, TX
"Spectacular vacation home
Absolutely the best home I have ever rented for a vacation. The view, the house were amazing. High end finishes and appliances. Everything you need and more. Swimming pool was great!!! Will be back! "
Sep 11, 2019 - Dana H., San Antonio , TX
"License to Chill 2019
This is our third summer renting in Port A. My entire family said we hit it out of the ballpark. It was perfect for our special needs nephew. Also, having bedrooms on one floor and family gathering areas on top floor is a great idea. One large family room means nobody is left out of activities while allowing multiple groups if necessary."
Aug 08, 2019 - , Colleyville, TX
"Family Getaway
Wonderful overall experience. Large beautiful home in impeccable condition. Beachfront. Kitchen is wonderfully equipped with dishes, plenty of cookware etc.. Pool at the home is also very nice. Small touches very sweet sunglasses for the little ones and beach toys. Park employees where the house is located are a little over the top. Stopped by everyday questioning our parking arrangements and trash disposal. Speed limit in park is 5mph and strictly enforced. "
Jul 17, 2019 - Stephanie H., Spring Branch, Tx
"Beauty and Peace
We rent with Port A Escape every year and it's always a great experience. This stay was the tops. The house was gorgeous and satisfied our every need. Must move early for next year. THIS HOUSE IS A MUST HAVE!"
Jul 10, 2019 - Sherrolyn R., Austin, TX
"Fabulous pool!
The photos of this house do not do it justice, plus it now has a very large pool in the backyard. The house was definitely one of the best stocked home we have ever rented in Port A. TONS of serving platters, bowls, plates, coffee mugs, silverware. Everything you need for a house of this size.
My only recommendation would be to have instructions on the operation of the elevator, front door and cooktop. Maintenance was very responsive but renters shouldn't have to call to learn how to operate the cooktop. It is not intuitive and were a group of 12 women!
Guest should also be aware that the only way to get to the bottom level is via the elevator or to go outside and back through the garage. Not a reason to miss out on this fabulous home but something to be aware of.
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Jun 16, 2019 - Sharon M., Houston, TX
"Wkd with family and friends
Had a great time, house is beautiful, management company is responsive. Had a few issues and they responded in a timely manner. Unfortunately it was a holiday weekend and getting the proper people there to fix our problems was an issue, but that's understandable. Otherwise, was a great stay and the pool was completed just before arrival - literally minutes before we arrived - so that was a bonus!! (They did not promise that it would be complete)"
May 29, 2019 - Lisa S., Austin, TX
"Perfection!
We had an amazing time staying at License to Chill. The house was immaculate, and is so beautifully decorated. The view from the 3rd level is out of this world! I could rest my eyes on that view forever! We want to come back when the private pool is finished. Overall, great stay and great accommodations. Five Stars from the Kemi Family! "
May 21, 2019 - , San Antonio, TX
"Memories of s lifetime!
The vacation home was amazing! Our entire family of 13 were together for the Thanksgiving week! The home was decorated beautiful, the kitchen fully equipped to even prepare a huge thanksgiving feast, the views were breathtaking looking out to the ocean! Overall an amazing experience. We want to rent this home again for another family connection! "
Dec 02, 2018 - Patty P., Madison, IN
"AWESOME HOUSE!!!!!
Rented this house and was the first to do so as it is brand new. Has 6 rooms and beautiful kitchen and living room area that are open for entertainment with Ocean views. Only thing was everything stated that it had a gas grill and it does not so bring charcoal."
Sep 26, 2018 - Fernando M., Fort Knox, KY
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