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The Sand Trap at Palmilla Beach | 3-Bedroom House | 3.5 Bathrooms | Golf Course Views | Pet-Friendly | Resort Amenities

This newly built 3BR/3.5BA home features two balconies and a BBQ grill. Enjoy the amenities of Palmilla Beach Resort, including a pool, boardwalk to the beach, and on-site dining. Contemporary furnishings, high-end finishes, exposed-beam vaulted ceilings, and vibrant beach colors will make your family or group feel immediately relaxed. You’re located right on the golf course and a 5-minute walk from the Black Marlin Grill. For more dining and entertainment options, head to nearby Port Aransas and Schlitterbahn waterpark.

ABOUT THE HOUSE

After a day at the beach, cool off in the living room. Kick back on the plush sofa (which converts to a queen sleeper sofa) or on the love seat. Later, watch a movie on the 70” flat-screen TV. The gourmet kitchen features a gas range and a large island with two barstools. Cook a tasty meal, and then gather at the dining table for eight. Six more can pull stools up to the counter, or head out to the balcony, where you’ll find seating for five. In the evenings, relax on the two Adirondack chairs on the front balcony. Later, gather on the second balcony with seating for five -- fire up the grill for a seafood feast, and enjoy a meal paired with views of the beautifully landscaped resort. When it’s time for bed, guests staying in the first-floor master bedroom will have a king bed and an en-suite bathroom with a double vanity and a walk-in shower. A second bedroom has a twin-over-king bunk, while the third bedroom has a twin-over-queen bunk. Both have en-suite bathrooms with tub/shower combinations. And every bedroom has a 48” flat-screen TV.

EXTRA AMENITIES and MORE DETAILS

Visit the Guest Services pavilion at Palmilla to receive VIP wristbands that allow access to resort amenities. During the summer, poolside cabanas, golf carts, beach chairs, and umbrellas are available to rent via Guest Services. Enjoy a designated area at the beach with air-conditioned bathrooms and food services. For on-site dining, you’ll find the exquisite Black Marlin Seaside Grill, REDS Patio Bar, and the Agave Poolside Cantina. The newly redesigned 9-hole course incorporates the best of true links-style play and winds its way throughout the Palmilla Beach Resort Community. Palmilla Beach challenges golfers of any skill level with ocean breezes, lush fairways lined with native grasses and challenging greens. With a variety of tee boxes, the course will fit any player's current game. Amenities include a second refrigerator on the first level -- perfect for storing grilling foods and beverages -- and a washer/dryer. There is parking for three cars in the driveway, plus additional street parking. You’ll also enjoy an outdoor common area with patio tables and gas fire pit, which is shared with other homes. Trailers/boats are not permitted on-site; however, nearby parking is available. Short Term Rental

THE LOCATION

Palmilla Beach Resort is your passport to an exciting Port Aransas vacation. Relax in the sparkling seaside pool, where Friday nights are movie nights. For a fun and easy night out, grab dinner and cocktails at Palmilla’s Black Marlin Grill, which features live music several nights a week. Downtown Port Aransas is just 5 minutes away, and Schlitterbahn waterpark is just a 20-minute drive.

Permit 540960

THINGS TO KNOW

There is currently major construction occurring on new homes in the area. No current homes or amenities will be affected, though construction equipment may be visible and views may be obstructed in some areas. Construction has been scheduled during certain times of the day to minimize noise and potential disturbances to guests. The work is scheduled to conclude in the next year. 2 dogs are welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Palmilla Beach Resort approval. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles. Guest entry instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay. City/town permit number: 013226 You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.


Amenities
Entertainment
Gym/Fitness Room
Television
Kitchen
Coffee Maker
Dishes & Silverware
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Location
Steps to Beach
Parking
Complimentary Parking
Resort Amenities
Complex Pool
Fitness Center
Pickleball
Resort Golf
Resort Pool
Spa
Unit Essentials
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Linens
Pets Allowed
Shampoo
Towels
Washer/Dryer
Wifi
View
Golf Course View

Bedding
Bedroom 1
Double Bed
1 King
Bedroom 2
Twin Bunk Beds
1 Bunk
Bedroom 3
Twin Bunk Beds
1 Bunk
Additional Bedding
Sofa/Pullout Bed
1 Sofa Bed

Location

Add-Ons
Guests can enhance their stay by adding packages such as a personalized guest basket, convenient car rentals, and other tailored experiences directly to their booking.
Golf Package
Book the Stay & Play Package and receive: two 9-hole rounds of golf, one golf cart for play, and a $50 food & beverage gift card to use at participating on-property outlets. Available for stays through February 28.
Elves Were Here
Surprise your crew with Santa hats, candy canes, milk and cookies, a festive coloring activity, and a poolside cabana reservation at our heated pool! Available for stays November 27 through December 26.
Festive Escape for Two
Cozy up with a charcuterie board, hot chocolate, locally sourced sweet treats, and Palmilla postcards to send a little holiday cheer back home. Available for stays November 27 through December 26.
Elves Were Here
Surprise your crew with Santa hats, candy canes, milk and cookies, a festive coloring activity, and a poolside cabana reservation at our heated pool! Available for stays November 27 through December 26.

Reviews 5 Rating
Rating 5
Our second wonderful family vacation at Palmilla
Everything was wonderful, the stay and all of the amenities.
Reviewed By Anne | July/27/2026
Rating 5
Lovely Quick Trip
We had a wonderful stay in Palmilla’s Sand Trap! We were in town to visit family and wanted a place we could all comfortably enjoy with our dog. Home was clean and comfortable, location was convenient and quiet. The staff at Palmilla from check in, pools, restaurants and beach were kind and attentive. Thanks for a memorable time!
Reviewed By Sarah | July/21/2026
Rating 5
This is the second time I have stayed at this property and it was wonderful each time. The houses are solid and the furnishid
I love the level of maintenance that the property has. There were people working all over the place.
Reviewed By Deanna | July/1/2026
Rating 5
Great home for a big family
Gorgeous, very new home, kitchen well stocked, great location, close to the fitness center. You do have to deal with staircases in and out, but I think that is the same for the entire resort.
Reviewed By Meredith | June/19/2026
Rating 5
Sand Trap is wonderful
we had a great visit. Sand Trap was peaceful and had all the amenities we needed. I short walk to the Pool. Community firepit. Great balconies to have a cocktail or your morning coffee.
Reviewed By David | April/29/2026
Rating 5
Beautiful Home
We loved our stay at the Sand Trap. The house was beautiful and clean. The beds were very comfortable. Love that they had the house stocked with coffee makers, toaster oven, cooking utensils, pots, pans, dish soap, shampoo etc. Having a washer and dryer on-site was wonderful. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed By Bridget | March/24/2026
Rating 5
Excellent Accommodation!
Location was perfect for enjoying amenities and the beach. Plenty of space for family to spread out for the week. Marvelous kitchen if you are inclined to be a chef. Wi-fi was suitable for the tele-commuters to get their work done. And thank you for allowing our Standard Poodle to be part of the vacation!
Reviewed By Leisa | December/1/2025
Rating 5
Kitchen well stocked. Unit was clean. Initial supplies provided. Comfortable and good linens and towels.
Reviewed By Judy | September/11/2025
Rating 5
Great spot!
Had a great week long vacation at this house! House was clean and everything was provided for. The only downside was not great for toddlers/babies and the long set of stairs from living area and bedrooms. I also wished there was access to get in through the back door with the code so you can rinse off before going inside. But other than that fantastic and gorgeous!
Reviewed By Issam | August/22/2025
Issam, thank you for the review. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed the home. We are sorry it was not great with the stairs for the babies. Thank you for the suggestion to help us improve in the future.We look forward to hosting you for a great stay in the future.
CoralTree Residence Collection Management
Rating 5
Highly recommend!
I absolutely loved this home and all the amenities! Very well decorated, super clean and had everything we could possibly need!
Reviewed By Lianna | August/14/2025
Rating 5
Perfect house for dog friendly
Great house for our family of 5 and 2 pugs. Will be back next year. Thanks for letting us stay.
Reviewed By Kimberly | August/4/2025
Rating 5
Sand Trap me anytime
This house is a 10 out of 10! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Reviewed By Laura | July/24/2025
Rating 5
High Quality
If you want to have top notch with house, restaurants, golf carts and swimming pool with options to enjoy all Port Aransas look no further. Palmilla is one stop for all fun. I will add golf on my next stay.
Reviewed By cass | June/15/2025
Rating 5
Reviewed By Peter | July/9/2023
Rating 5
Last minute booking
Booked same day and was able to access the house within a couple hours. Fabulous. Community and amenities were 5 star. Golf cart rental makes for easy getting around and quick access to beach, but also easily walkable. Beautiful pools and very easy to walk to from the house. Resort staff friendly and helpful. House is lovely and clean. Great space. Only issue I had, and could have been due to a same day booking on my part, was there were no paper towels, no kitchen towels, no coffee, (available coffee pot, sugar, sweetners, but no single pod or ind. serving?) and had a few rowdy neighbors that kept from patio sitting enjoyable, but not to discourage that can happen anywhere. I would stay here again, and it’s great for a family or small group. The home is lovely and taken care of.
Reviewed By Johnna | June/7/2023
Thank you for your feedback, Johnna. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the location, though we apologize for the issues that prevented you from fully enjoying your stay. It is relayed to guests in our check-in materials that while our local property manager is not on-site to greet guests, our professional, dedicated team is standing by should any need arise. Please note a starter set of paper products and travel-sized toiletries are provided to start our guest's first night out on the right foot. We encourage guests to plan ahead if they anticipate needing additional items during their stay. Thank you again for this valuable information as we always welcome the opportunity to improve. We hope to have another chance to impress you on a future stay!
CoralTree Residence Collection Management
Rating 5
Great location, perfect floor plan, beautiful views
We have stayed at several homes in Palmilla and this one is top of our list. We loved the location and the gold course views. The home was clean and comfortable and perfectly set up for entertaining.
Reviewed By Krista | April/4/2023
Rating 5
Most amazing beach house
The Sand Trap is a gorgeous house in an amazing setting. The house was very clean and had everything our family of 6 needed for a fun and relaxing stay. The beds were comfy, there is lots of room, and the kitchen and laundry were great. It is close to the pool (which was amazing) and an easy walk to the boardwalk to the beach (no golf cart needed). We surfed, played in the waves, played on the beach, swam in the pool, played on the grass and loved the New Year’s fireworks in Port A. Thanks so much for having us!
Reviewed By Stephanie | January/2/2023
Rating 5
Outstanding rental
Upon arrival this rental was exactly what we were looking for. It had all of the comforts of home and only a short distance to the beach. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed By Sashawn | November/25/2022
Rating 5
Excellent home!
We loved the floor plan and the beds were so comfortable! Can’t wait to come back!
Reviewed By Polly | September/20/2022
Rating 5
Birthday Getaway
Sand Trap is a beautiful home. Everything in the house met or exceeded expectations. The house was decorated very nicely and the kitchen was well-stocked with utensils, pots/pans, etc. In terms of location, the house is located near the entrance to the community and is a very short walk or golf cart ride to the pool and the beach. ***This was our first time staying at Palmilla. I can't wait to see how the community will look in a few years once it has been built up. There is a ton of construction going on in there right now but it didn't subtract from the beauty of the place in any way. We'll be back!
Reviewed By Patrick | August/3/2022
Rating 5
Reviewed By Ronnie | July/10/2022
Rating 5
Reviewed By Lora | July/4/2022
Rating 5
Reviewed By Jason | June/13/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful Stay at The Sand Trap
We had the best time at this lovely beach home. It was spacious, clean, and loved all the balconies. They have just about anything you need to cook a great meal too - which was a plus! Close to the pool and beach. Palmilla was a great distance from Port A restaurants and loved the gas fireplace outside.
Reviewed By Tom | April/25/2022
Rating 5
Reviewed By Aj | April/18/2022
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Policies
Palmilla Beach Resort Fees & Reservation Policies

Resort Fee: A nightly resort fee applies to each accommodation and helps support resort amenities and services, including resort pools, fitness center access, beach access, and Wi-Fi. The fee varies by unit size and season.

Booking Fee: A booking fee applies to each reservation and supports reservation services and the booking experience. The fee is 9% for stays from November 1 through February 28 and 12% for stays from March 1 through October 31.

Cleaning Fee: A one-time cleaning fee applies to each reservation to cover standard departure cleaning and preparation of the accommodation for the next guest. Cleaning fees vary by unit size and season.

Property Protection Plan: A mandatory, one-time Property Protection Plan fee applies to each reservation and varies by unit size. The plan covers up to $3,000 in accidental damage during your stay and replaces a traditional refundable security deposit. The separate refundable pet deposit still applies to pet-friendly reservations.

Check-In & Check-Out: Check-in is guaranteed by 4:00 PM. If your accommodation is ready earlier, we’ll be happy to provide access, but early check-in cannot be guaranteed. Check-out is by 10:00 AM, allowing our housekeeping team time to clean, inspect, and prepare the accommodation for the next guest. The primary guest must be at least 25 years old to check in.

Deposit & Payment Policy: A 10% non-refundable deposit is due at booking, based on the total reservation amount, including accommodations, taxes, applicable fees, and any package items. The remaining 90% balance is due 30 days before arrival and will automatically be charged to the credit card on file.

Cancellation Policy: The initial deposit is non-refundable and will be forfeited if the reservation is canceled. Once the final balance is collected, the entire reservation is non-refundable.

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome only in accommodations specifically designated as pet-friendly. A $150 non-refundable pet fee and $200 refundable pet deposit apply per reservation. Service animals are welcome in accordance with applicable law and are not subject to pet fees or deposits.

Smoking Policy: Smoking, vaping, and the use of illegal substances are not permitted inside any Palmilla Beach Resort rental accommodation. A minimum $400 fee may be assessed for smoking or vaping inside the accommodation. Additional cleaning or damage charges may also apply.

Quiet Enjoyment & Resort Conduct: Please be considerate of neighboring accommodations and follow resort guidelines and local noise ordinances. Guests must also follow local rules for beach use, alcohol, fires, fireworks, beach equipment, and other activities. Excessive noise or disruptive behavior may result in additional fees or removal from the property.
Your Palmilla Beach Resort reservation includes applicable resort, booking, cleaning, and property protection fees. Here’s what each fee covers:

Resort Fee: A nightly fee that helps support resort amenities and guest services. The amount varies by unit size and season.

Booking Fee: Supports reservation services and the booking experience. The fee is 9% for stays from November 1 through February 28 and 12% for stays from March 1 through October 31.

Cleaning Fee: Covers cleaning your accommodation after your stay and preparing it for the next guest. The amount varies by unit size.

Property Protection Plan: Provides coverage for accidental damage that may occur during your stay, offering added peace of mind without a traditional security deposit. The fee varies by unit size.

Select accommodations are pet-friendly. A non-refundable pet fee and refundable pet deposit apply.

Check-in is guaranteed by 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. The primary guest must be at least 25 years old to check in.

A 10% non-refundable deposit is due at booking, calculated on the total reservation amount, including accommodations, taxes, applicable fees, and any package items. The remaining 90% balance is due 30 days before arrival and will automatically be charged to the credit card on file. Once the final balance is collected, the entire reservation is non-refundable.
Cancellation Policies: 10% deposit is due at booking and the remaining 90% is due 30 days prearrival. All deposits are nonrefundable if the booking is cancelled.
Check in time is 4pm.
Check out time is at 10am.
Guests must be 25 years of age to check-in to our vacation homes and condos.
Palmilla Beach Resort welcomes dogs in designated pet-friendly homes and condos. Select accommodations are pet-friendly and are subject to a $150 non-refundable pet fee and $200 refundable pet deposit to be collected at check in.

Pets are not permitted in non-pet-friendly accommodations. Guests who bring a pet into a non-pet-friendly unit may be subject to additional cleaning, damage, or policy violation fees.

Service animals are welcome in accordance with applicable law and are not subject to the pet fees outlined above.
Smoking, vaping or use of illegal substances are not permitted in any rental units. Fees starting at $400 will be assessed if smoking occurs in the accommodation
Resort Amenities & Services

Palmilla Beach Resort offers guests access to a variety of resort amenities and services, including pools, beach access, golf, dining, fitness facilities, and other shared resort offerings. These amenities are an important part of the Palmilla experience; however, availability may vary throughout the year.

Availability of Amenities
Operating hours, access, and availability of resort amenities and services are not guaranteed and may change without prior notice.

Temporary Closures or Limited Access
Amenities may occasionally be closed, limited, or unavailable due to weather, maintenance, seasonal operations, capacity restrictions, private events, safety concerns, or other operational needs outside of our control.

Amenity Closures and Refunds
Palmilla Beach Resort Vacation Rentals does not provide refunds, rate adjustments, or compensation due to the temporary closure, limited availability, or unavailability of resort amenities or third-party services during a guest’s stay. This includes, but is not limited to, pools, beach access, golf facilities, fitness amenities, dining outlets, and other resort services.

Guest Acknowledgment
By confirming a reservation, guests acknowledge that access to specific resort amenities and services cannot be guaranteed for the entirety of their stay and that temporary closures or interruptions may occur without prior notice.

We appreciate your understanding as we work with our resort partners to maintain and operate Palmilla Beach Resort’s shared amenities and provide an enjoyable experience for all guests.