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Frequently asked questions about The Salty Mermaid on Cotter
Yes. The Salty Mermaid on Cotter welcomes dogs. Please review the house rules at booking for pet fees, size, and count limits.
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A classic Old Town cottage on Cotter Street, spacious and open-plan, a short drive from the Gulf.
Sleeps 8 · 3 BR · 1 BA · Steps from the Alister Street shops and restaurants
The Salty Mermaid sits on Cotter Street, the main corridor connecting the historic Alister Street area to the Gulf, putting restaurants, bars, and boutiques within easy walking distance. Inside, an open-concept living and dining layout gives the home an easy, uncluttered feel, with a full kitchen stocked with everything a group needs to cook from scratch. A screened porch off the main living area handles alfresco dining without the bugs. The in-unit washer and dryer rounds out the practical side of a multi-night stay.
Bedrooms
The home sleeps up to 8 guests across 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The bed configuration spans a king, queens, and twins, so the layout accommodates families and mixed groups without anyone doubling up on floor space. For groups needing adjacent space, PAVC manages additional bookable units nearby in the same curated portfolio.
Outside
The screened porch is the social hub after a day out, set up for outdoor dining and evening drinks. On-site parking is available on the property. A golf cart, bookable directly through PAVC on the website, makes the trip to the beach and around Old Town quicker and easier.
The setting
Beach Access at East Cotter is about a 10-minute drive from the front door. The heart of Old Town, including 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 hotspot, KC's Oyster Shack is worth planning around: the sign-up sheet goes out at 3pm and fills fast, so add your name early.
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
5.00Brian U.
Place was perfect for a nice little getaway with the family
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5.00Mario R.
Excellent service and location
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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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5.00Collin 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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5.00Nicole 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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5.00Kelly M.
We had a wonderful beach stay!
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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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5.00Stephanie 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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5.00Paula S.
Great beach house. Close to beach access and town too!
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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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5.00Dulce 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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5.00Tess B.
Great Place to stay in Port A. Close to the beach and the warf affordable compared to other options.
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5.00Melissa 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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5.00Melanie 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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5.00Matt 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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1.00Renee' T.
The Airbnb lacked basic privacy and had several maintenance issues. There were no regular interior doors; the bathroom and one bedroom only had shutter-style doors, and one of the bedroom shutters was broken. One bedroom window had no…
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3.00Asia M.
If you need a place to stay, it’s great. As far as the overall feel of the place was not the most comfortable. There were random stains on the bed, dirt in the kitchen, certain things broken like the outside screen door. There’s no central…
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3.00Chiao Y.
First of all, we really appreciated that the host welcomed us with our three dogs. That meant a lot to us, and we’re very thankful for their flexibility.
Overall, we had a good stay, but there are a few things that could be improved. The…
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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…
