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2 cottages·Sleeps 10·4 bedrooms·2 baths·Shared private courtyard·Book one or all
The shared courtyard
One private acre — string-lit lawn, palms, and a common seating area between the cottages.
What this place offers
Included in every cottage
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Full kitchen
Fresh linens & towels
TV
Private entrance
On-site parking
Shared compound amenities
On-site parking
Screened porch
Outdoor seating
Walk to Old Town shops & dining
Two restored Old Town cottages on one Cotter Street lot, book both and sleep up to 10, steps from Alister Street.
Sleeps 10 · 4 BR · 2 BA · Steps from the Alister Street shops and restaurants
Cotter's Inn brings together two of Port Aransas's classic Old Town cottages on a single Cotter Street lot, booked as one whole-inn stay. The Salty Mermaid is the open-plan main cottage, three bedrooms, a full kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, and a screened porch, while the Tin Cottage is a light-filled 1940s tin bungalow for two with its own full kitchen. Together they sleep up to ten, with restaurants, bars, and the Alister Street shops a short walk away and the Gulf a few minutes down Cotter Street.
The Cottages
Booked together, the two cottages offer four bedrooms and two full baths, sleeping up to ten. The Salty Mermaid sleeps eight across three bedrooms in a king/queens/twins layout; the Tin Cottage sleeps two in a single king bedroom. The two units give a larger group their own private space while keeping everyone on the same Old Town lot.
Outside
Both cottages sit on the same Cotter Street property with on-site parking. The Salty Mermaid's screened porch is the natural social hub for outdoor dining and evening drinks, and the grounds carry the old-island character of the historic Old Town district. Golf carts, beach gear, and fishing charters can be added directly through PAVC on the website.
The setting
Beach Access at East Cotter is about a 10-minute drive, and the heart of Old Town, the Alister Street shops, Castaways Seafood and Grill, and Shorty's Place (a Port Aransas institution since 1946), is a 5-10 minute walk. For a local favorite, KC's Oyster Shack puts its sign-up sheet out at 3pm and fills fast, so add your name early.
Two classic Old Town cottages, one Cotter Street lot, book the whole inn for up to ten, steps from Alister Street and minutes from the Gulf.
What this place offers
Outdoor Dining
Beach Access
CO Detector
Cooking Basics
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
TV
Shampoo
The area
Neighborhood
Old Town
What guests are saying
5.00Jamie
It was nice to walk to the beach, walk back and then walk around the bars at night. great location if you’re looking to live a local!
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5.00Royce D.
Great place to stay and would stay again
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5.00George S.
Thanks for the amazing stay! Hope to be back soon!
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5.00Gabby S.
We had a great stay! It was in a fantastic location. Walking distance to everything, clean place, responsive host. I would stay here again!
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4.00Yasmin F.
We stayed one night, and the place worked well for what we needed! It was clean, had the necessary amenities, and felt cool. The host also communicated well. The code to get in didn’t work, but the host had proactively offered an…
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5.00Alexander R.
The place was great but some stuff was a little difficult to use and the coffee machine didn’t work properly, other than that 10/10
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5.00Collin R.
Great property, location, and very accommodating host!
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5.00Catherine G.
We really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable beds. It was very pet friendly spot and loved how close it was to everything. kitchen had everything we needed. It was great that it has a carport for golf cart to keep it nice and dry for…
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5.00Cary D.
Will stay here again...
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5.00Veronica C.
Such a cute little gem close to the beach. Very peaceful and private. Comfortable setting, for a short getaway. Loved that there was a good amount of space for my pups to walk around and play. Walking distance to the beach was perfect for…
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5.00Michael D.
The Tin Cottage was a great little getaway. It was comfortable and clean and conveniently located to everything Port Aransas has to offer, yet seemed private and secure. I hope to visit again soon.
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5.00Casey H.
Great location and perfect for a long weekend getaway with our lab! Walking distance to restaurants and close to the beach. Host was great at providing detailed information ~ we had everything we needed.
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5.00Nicole S.
We booked a last minute trip down for a long weekend and this place was a great find. It was peaceful and quiet and close to everything. Really great value for the price in port Aransas. We had what we needed to enjoy a great weekend.
The…
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5.00Monica M.
Great place to stay in Port A!
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5.00Sheri C.
cottage is appealing! place was clean. space is plenty big for two. I rested well. bed and linens very comfy. a cold front came in and there was a portable heater available that easily warmed the space. I did not use the kitchen but it…
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5.00Kelly M.
We had a wonderful beach stay!
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5.00Cary D.
I was given an invalid access code for entry. Eventually resolved and gained access. Clean, quiet, great location. I will stay here again.
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4.00Duncan S.
Overall we enjoyed our stay. Great location for walk ability to the beach, harbor and restaurants. We had an issue with the hot water failing and Alistair was super responsive with attempting to fix, offering an alternative and credit. My…
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5.00Hailey V.
great place to stay!!
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5.00Elena L.
The place was so close to everything, and the host was very helpful!
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5.00Bill L.
This was a great place to stay. I was close to restaurants but also close to a park and the shore. Appreciated having the supplied space heater as there was a drastic temperature change in the two days we were there.
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5.00Stephanie H.
we had a great stay. loved it. very clean. comfortable beds. as described. pay attention to photos and you'll see there aren't regular bedroom doors. there is one folding closet type door separating main bedroom from other so it doesnt…
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5.00Brenda M.
This house, has lots of space one king size bed 2 queen size beds one twin bed and one sofa bed! Spacious and comfortable beds also has kitchen and dining area, it has an extra outdoor room just to chill. Unfortunately it only comes with…
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5.00Emily L.
Location, location, location! Convenient to beaches, shops and restaurants. We did a short walk in the mornings to barefoot coffee. Great stay and cute little place perfect for 2.
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5.00Paula S.
Great beach house. Close to beach access and town too!
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5.00Tassie M.
We had a great time in Port Aransas and this spot was cute, nice, and quiet while still being a few mins away from everything! Would recommend!
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5.00Dustin C.
Great little place!
Super convenient, close to every & dog friendly!
Would definitely stay here again 👍
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5.00Allison H.
Clean and quiet. Fun area with golf carts!
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5.00Laura W.
Great stay, thank you so much!
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5.00James S.
Solo trip to Port A. This place was just what I was looking for for a quick little getaway. Comfortable bed, excellent hot shower, microwave, hotplate, coffee maker. The host was proactive and messaged me to ask how everything was. Very…
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5.00Holly M.
Fun, quite safe and easy. Loved this cute little spot.
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5.00Grant T.
Great location to everything!
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4.00Jeremy E.
Very nice basic cabin. Maybe just a few more kitchen amenities would be nice. But, other than that, it was all that I would want and priced affordably.
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5.00Joy S.
Perfect location! Walkable to all of the shops and restaurants!
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5.00Dustin M.
Great place to stay for a duck hunting trip
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5.00Lisa M.
A perfect place to stay while visiting Port Aransas. walking distance to the beach, bars, restaurants and to hear some live music.
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4.00Vicki V.
The Tin Cottage was a wonderful spot. Everything in the house was as described and clean. Would highly recommend The Tin Cottage and Alistair
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5.00Dulce L.
We truly enjoyed our stay and had a great overall experience. The home was comfortable and worked well for our group. One small note for future guests arriving at night: the main entrance door with the access code is located to the right…
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5.00Kristin R.
It is a cute tiny cottage by the sea.
It is perfect for 1 person or a couple.
The beach is a very short drive.
We enjoyed our stay!
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5.00Tess B.
Great Place to stay in Port A. Close to the beach and the warf affordable compared to other options.
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5.00Kyle W.
Cozy little place in a great location!
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5.00Melissa A.
My Husband and his friend came to Port A for one night to go fishing. They both said the house was very nice and would stay there again. And Alistair would respond quickly if you had a question. And was very accommodating.
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5.00Ashley C.
Great location with everything you need! Very open, long floor plan, with only one room having a door so make sure you’re comfortable with the people you stay with. It was perfect for us, our child, and dogs!
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5.00James G.
Great Location, cute place, and one of the most comfortable king size beds I’ve slept in.
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5.00Suze K.
The place was very clean. The bed was comfortable. The decor is cute. The shower is tiny but the water was hot! The location is great if you want to go to the main beach area. Price-wise, it's good deal if you are staying more than one…
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5.00David P.
Tin Cottage by the Sea is perfect for a quick get away to Port Aransas, walkable to excellent restaurants, the wharf, and the beach.
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4.00Lillian T.
Had a good time. Feels bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside. Exterior rocks are everywhere. Hard on the my feet and my dog. Would recommend adding dark curtains since windows all face the bed. Bed was very comfortable. Updated…
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5.00Gregory S.
Cozy and comfortable for two adults and dog. Looked just like the photos. Shower was hot and bed was comfortable. Studio, one bed with mini fridge, microwave, coffee pot and hot plates. BYO coffee/k-cups. Alistair was a great host.…
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5.00Katy J.
Great location, good communication from host, and most of all, they were super nice about my pets, which is the most important thing to me. Great place!
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5.00Christopher B.
Had Great time in the Tiny house! The bed is very comfortable!
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5.00Melanie F.
Alistair is a fantastic host. Very good communication and the location was perfect for our fishing trip and close to the sip yard!! We enjoyed our stay.
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5.00Dominic H.
Great place to stay and affordable too! My only wish is that the TV was a little bigger. Aside from that, wonderful stay!
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5.00Felicia B.
This was a nice little place close to the beach. Note- the kitchen sink and the bathroom sink are one and the same. The fridge and cooking items were good for whatever you would need. Next door in the same parking area is another rental…
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5.00Taylor L.
Perfect little getaway for myself, my dog & partner. Quiet & tucked away and close to everything.
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5.00Matt R.
The host came in clutch for us driving into town, and our previously booked place cancelled on us.
They got us in there after 6pm, with only booking 15-20 minutes prior (on the ferry, actually). They gave us some good recs of places to…
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5.00Sarah P.
Absolutely amazing little tucked away place if you are a local or you’ve been going down there since you were a baby like us it feels right it feels like home people that have trucks with a lot of fishing gear parking is amazing. You have…
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5.00Eliza P.
Stayed here with my boyfriend and two dogs for a quick weekend getaway! The tin cottage by the sea was perfect for our two night stay! Many restaurants were a walkable distance, and the beach entrance was very close by! Not exactly…
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5.00Frankie B.
This was the perfect spot for a quick solo beach getaway! Clean, easy to find, had everything I needed and Alistair was a wonderfully responsive host. Would definitely recommend!
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5.00Szymon S.
Good stay! Super convenient location, clean and comfortable, with everything I needed. Check-in was easy and the place matched the description and past visitors reviews perfectly.
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5.00Aaron F.
Matches description, great place for two and a pet if you’re focused on getting to the beach and back! Nice walk through the neighborhood to the beach/seawall.
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5.00Keith H.
Great stay! Close walk to the beach
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5.00Madison G.
Great little place for a get away with your partner! Super close to restaurants & bars. The beach is very close as well. We would stay here again
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5.00Hector M.
Great location, exactly as described.
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5.00Anita A.
This tiny home was beyond wonderful. It was a great location near everything. Everything was clean. Even though it’s a tiny home, it has a king size bed that happens to be so comfortable after a long day at the beach. The host was so sweet…
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4.00Tina D.
Air conditioner doesn’t keep place cool during hottest part of day
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5.00Brigid G.
Just as described- cute cabin right in the heart of Port A. We enjoyed our stay along with our two dogs.
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5.00Alicia E.
Private and convenient location. The place felt safe and cozy. Beach isn’t really walkable distance but it’s only a 2 minute drive. 10/10 would recommend for a couple’s getaway!
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5.00Judy R.
Beautiful and peaceful. It was like a hideaway from people and traffic. The place was spotless and nicely decorated. Would definitely return for another stay.
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5.00Kayla D.
Had a great stay, large secluded parking area let me keep things in the truck bed overnight without worrying about them.
Extremely convenient location 4 minutes from everything, if I go back to port A I’d definitely look to see if this…
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5.00Michael B.
Cozy and comfortable! Everything as advertised.
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5.00Q B.
This place is EXCELLENT, and worth every dime paid. lovely area, and just down the road from the beach, and good food. would come back 10/10
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5.00Rachel W.
Not so tiny. Amazing rental and great renters for a couple. Highly recommend.
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5.00Weston S.
They were great hosts!! Super comfortable place.
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5.00Rachel L.
Was awesome for just me and my boyfriend and our dogs!
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5.00Adriana C.
Great little private cottage for a couple. It was perfect for a short weekend trip. Walking distance to many restaurants and bars. You do have to drive to the beach, not walking distance. Host was friendly and very responsive. No issues.…
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5.00Isaac V.
Had a amazing stay here with the wife and definitely recommend this place for any couples looking for a getaway.
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3.00Giovanni G.
During the Fourth of July weekend, my family and I stayed at this establishment. While the overall experience was satisfactory, there were several issues that warranted our dissatisfaction.
Firstly, the house did not provide private…
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2.00Abby D.
The house worked for what we needed but there was dead cockroaches in the blankets and some crawling on the walls but not infested
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3.00Dalilah L.
Unfortunately our stay was a little disappointing. The AC was not working properly which made the house uncomfortable The bathroom curtains did not provide adequate privacy and neighbors could easily see inside at night . Cleanliness was…
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2.00Kaoru H.
Since it was not as expected, we had the customer service to agree to cancel one night out of 2 nights we booked for. But I have not received refund yet as if now.
No privacy, you have to go to bathroom through another room, the…
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3.00Isela F.
Place wasn’t bad but nothing stood out to say it was amazing. It served its purpose. Pros: my very last minute request for stay was accepted (late at night). Five min or less drive to restaurants, beach and marina. Bed was comfortable and…
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3.00Antonio L.
The place was cozy. I would prefer if the appliances were more updates (the air conditioner and bathroom fan are very loud and outdated for example). Overall, I’d say the place was expensive for what you are getting and the distance to the…
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The layout of the inn
2 private cottages around one shared courtyard, in the heart of Old Town.
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Frequently asked questions about Cotter's Inn
Yes. Cotter's Inn welcomes dogs. Please review the house rules at booking for pet fees, size, and count limits.