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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7196 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Port Aransas, Texas
  • Mustang Island State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mustang Island Beach
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachside Bliss: Pet-Friendly Retreat with Elevator and Direct Boardwalk Access

This Mariner's Drive home is in pristine condition and has been completely renovated. Enjoy the four amazing balconies and the open air sitting room while being only a short walk to the ocean. Reserve your trip today, this home will not be available long

Brucie's Bungalow- MD145 This Mariner's Drive home is in pristine condition and offers a quiet diversion from the crowds and traffic on Mustang Island, but is close enough to enjoy all the great beaches, restaurants and entertainment amenities! A short walk down the road is a private boardwalk that takes you straight to the gorgeous sand beach. This home is new to the rental market and with its quality it will be sure to rent very quickly! The home offers great outdoor spaces, including an exterior open air room with a large sitting area and big screen tv for watching your favorite shows while listening to the ocean roll in. There is also ample space around the home to relax and play in the yard. The multiple driveways offer off street parking with room for trailers or campers. When arriving at the home you are greeted by the large exterior staircase which takes you to the second level of the home where all three bedrooms and two bathrooms are offered. There are two queen bedrooms and one master suite with a full walk-in closet and private bathroom. Don't like the stairs? No problem, the home can be entered on the first level, where there is a multi-person elevator that will get you to all levels of the home. This is a unique offering for the home and is great for people that cannot manage the stairways. The 3rd floor has an open concept with ample living space to relax or spend time with guests. There is an eat-in kitchen with full maple cabinetry and granite countertops. The large living room has multiple sitting areas and a wood fireplace. Walk out the door from the living room and experience the huge wrap-around deck with views of the ocean as well as the bay side of the island. The third floor also has a large tv room with a full bar area and another full bathroom. There is also an exterior deck just outside the bar area for a relaxing drink while taking in the ocean view. The first level of the home offers a full laundry and a half bathroom for your convenience. With the four amazing balconies that wrap this home you are sure to be able to watch amazing sunrises over the ocean and sunsets over the bay every day of your visit. Please note that currently all garages are unavailable for rental use. The elevator is out of order until further notice. We are deeply sorry for this inconvenience. This House Includes... A drip coffee maker and a Keurig coffee maker Golf cart access Is Pet Friendly (2 pets max) Corpus Christi STR #2022-124622

Upon confirmation of your reservation, we will send you a rental contract to your provided email address. This contract outlines our policies, rules, and expectations for your stay. It is important that this contract is carefully reviewed and signed prior to your arrival. The contract serves to ensure clarity and mutual understanding between both parties, detailing agreements and potential consequences.
Must be 25 years of age to rent.
Pet friendly, must pay a $75 fee per pet and a $50 cleaning charge. max. 2 pets.
Boardwalk to beach access.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you'll be close to Mustang Island Beach. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Palmilla Beach Golf Club and 11 minutes from Port Aransas Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

New Wave Vacation Rentals

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,110 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 2022-124622

Property is also known as

351098

Beachside Bliss: Pet-Friendly Retreat with Elevator and Direct Boardwalk Access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mona G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the Sun

Its a little father from the beach than my old self liked to walk, so we drove down to the end of the boardwalk and walked in from there. There were some things that could have used more information (a sound system in the house we had no idea how to use, an outdoor shower we in back of the house we didn't find until the 3rd day, a VERY finicky elevator), the complete lack of any seating on the bedroom floor (1-2 chairs would be nice), and no seating on the master suite balcony. All in all, though, once we got used to the place, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach break

Easy access to the beach for long walks. Nice views of the sunsets from the third floor balconies. Nice coffee maker🤗 and a cold fridge! It was a short stay and overall a very good experience. However we could not locate a broom. If we were staying longer finding the broom would have become a priority - it is a beach property. Would definitely recommend the stay for families. Good space to spread out and still feel connected.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elois W.

Liked: Cleanliness

House has a great vibe!

Great bar and primary in suite. Love the jettedtub and views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness

145 Mariners Dr

Everything was very nice an comfortable. The issues we had was with the operation of the elevator and having no control over the AC. The elevator has a switch issue that is a little annoying and the AC kept us very cold and we had to turn it off occasionally to warm up. We found out that we just needed to call the management office to control the temperature. We had an initial odor when first arriving but it seemed to go away as the AC was started up and ran for a while, there was a sink in the master bathroom that was slow draining. We did have a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay at the rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mariner

Very comfortable. Unique layout. Quiet neighborhood. Doors need to be realigned, but overall perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theorron J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay close too the action

Nice house with plenty of space and equipped with a great kitchen. If you like to cook and consider yourself a foodie you will enjoy two kitchens “ one in the 3rd floor and one in the rooftop” and all the cookware you need to prep , cook and create great meals for the family. This home also provides a nice view of the backside of the island. Views of the airport and skydivers nonstop as well as a marina view. Good place to escape and only about a mile away from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house and location

The house is accurate to the listing and very clean! Beds were comfortable and basics for cooking in the kitchen were available. Plenty of room for our group to hang out both inside and outside, and it was a short walk to the beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port A getaway

Beautiful house! Very clean and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bruce's Bungalow review: 5 stars

We very much enjoyed our stay at Port Aransas at the Bruce's Bungalow property. The house is very clean and comfortable, with views of the Gulf of Mexico and the music of the waves at night. It is very conveniently located, just outside the bustle of Port Aransas and with no very near neighbors, with easy acess to the beach, but very close to Port Aransas and Corpus Christi attractions and services. Most important to us was it's proximity to the National Seashore on North Padre Island and to the wonderful Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. New Wave, the management company, was very easy to reach for any questions and advice. We highly recommend this site.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good property, close to beach

Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property!

We had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful house. The location is great, away from busy Port A but close enough. Just hanging out in the house with lightening fast Wi-Fi was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Bruce’s bungalow was the perfect home for our family and dogs. We really enjoyed our stay, the home and location are beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

I can’t say enough about this property. I am always nervous that the photos and description are really not accurate. This house was exactly as it is advertised. The home was beautiful, clean and had all the extras you need for your stay. We spent Christmas week there and had a couple of cold days that caused us to stay inside. There were plenty of puzzles and games to keep us busy. The kitchen is very well stocked and we cooked all but one meal at the house. We rented a golf cart and found it a very easy trip back and forth to the beach. I do recommend a cart if you have small children, elderly family or a lot of beach stuff. It is a short hike to get to the sand. Once you are at the beach, it is like having a private beach! The public access on either side of the boardwalk is about a half mile away. We saw very little traffic where we were but further down, the beach was crowded. It was very nice. The elevator in the house was a huge plus but we really only needed it to do laundry. They are building more homes on the street but they did not interfere with the view. I would recommend a broom and mop be available. We had two dogs and I would have swept before leaving. I also want to note that most vacation homes require you start the laundry, strip beds and do an almost full house clean when you check out. It seems unfair when you are charged a cleaning fee. This property asked the minimum. Take out your trash and start the dishwasher. We really enjoyed everything about our stay. Thank you Brucie’s Bungalow and New Wave Rentals!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Relaxing

Very nice place, exactly as advertised…not many homes in immediate area, so surprisingly quiet and peaceful. Was nice having access to the boat garage for storage of miscellaneous beach “stuff”. Elevator operation is a bit wonky, but worked good once we figured out what was going on. Elevator outer door interlocks could use some attention…2nd floor in particular doesn’t always work without manual intervention. No big deal really, just keeps you from being able to call the cab to another floor. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed vacation

Our stay was wonderful the house was great. The only recommendation I have would be to have extra linens available for guests such as an extra blanket for the bed or linens for the roll a way beds.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Could of been a 5 star

Everything was great. Cleaners had to return on day two to clean again. Showers and tile floors where not cleaned. Normal wear and tear but nothing out of the ordinary. Wish I could of giving it a 5 but that is perfection and this unit was not perfect but darn near it. We will stay again and recommend to others
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice!

Excellent experience! Very nice and comfortable accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kate R.

Nice house for a big group, but needs some attention to detail

We stayed here as a party of 3 families, each with young children (ranging 6 months- 13 years). The house was spacious and offered pull out cots for the kids. The ocean view was somewhat lacking as the home is pretty far away from the beach, but beach access was quite easy. We encountered a few technical concerns: the elevator wasn’t working (which would have been handy given all the junk brought for the kids), and the ice maker was lacking. The kitchen had a nice supply of cookware, but absolutely no seasoning, oil, salt, pepper, etc, or any other cooking basics you come to expect with VRBO listings. Also, the floors were very dirty with sand and dust, so everyone’s feet were black all weekend. If staying here with babies, would highly recommend bringing additional gates for the top of the stairs. Also, the 2nd floor hallway bathroom’s tub has a broken drain plug, so we resorted to wedging a bar of soap under it to keep it open…kinda ghetto. Lastly, we were given one single coffee filter at arrival, which was comical, if not irritating given that the listing specifically listed providing these. Overall it’s a typical island house with potential to be a great rental, but will need much more attention to detail if its going to achieve this.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness

House was great

House was great. So many different balcony’s. Location was great and quiet away from crazy downtown port a. Only problem was some of the outside furniture was broken and not useable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would definitely return!

The whole group had fun. Easy beach access, although renting one of their golf carts was so easy I highly recommend it! Great place 💕
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual beach visit

Entire family enjoyed the visit. elevator was perfect for the grandparents and 4 week old grandchild
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent accommodations and plenty a room for entertaining

Nice quiet location and just a short drive into Port Aransas
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun time

We enjoyed our stay at this property. There were 3 flights of stairs to get a good workout, but the elevator was nice to have. Clean and comfortable with lots of room to enjoy inside and outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022