Casa Azul › Dogs
Dog-friendly stays in Old Town Port Aransas
Bringing your dog to Port Aransas
Nearly half of our Airbnb reviews come from guests who brought a dog. Casa Azul has a fenced backyard, takes dogs of any size, and charges one small fee per stay. The dog park is steps away and the beach is a few minutes by cart.
The short version
Everything a dog owner usually asks us before booking.
- Any sizeUp to 2 dogs. Bringing more? Just ask; we often say yes.
- $35 per stayCharged once per stay, not per dog or per night.
- Fenced backyardOne big fenced yard, shared only by the two units, never the public.
- Hose on each sideRinse off sandy paws before heading upstairs.
- Dog park steps awayPort Aransas Community Park, with a pool and pickleball too.
- Beach in minutesDogs are allowed on the beach on a leash, a short cart or car ride away.
At Casa Azul
- Every stay is dog-friendly: Unit A, Unit B, and the Full House (both units, up to 12 guests).
- The yard: one large, fully fenced backyard with a shaded patio, grill and outdoor seating. When the units are booked by different guests, they share it.
- House rule: please crate your dog whenever no one is home.
- Parking: a private lot with room for several cars, a boat trailer and golf carts.
- Getting around: we're in the Old Town golf cart zone, on a quiet no-outlet street.
Service animals are always welcome at no charge. Staying two weeks or more in winter? See our Winter Texans and extended-stay offer.
Around Port A with a dog
- The beach: dogs are welcome on a leash. Walking on is free; to park on the sand you need a $12 beach permit, good through December 31.
- Golf carts: in Port A the beach counts as a city street, so registered carts can drive on it. Keep to 15 mph.
- Dog park: Port Aransas Community Park is steps from the house.
- Morning walks: the street is quiet, with grassy areas nearby. Guests say it's an easy, relaxed walk.
- One place dogs can't go: pets aren't allowed in the Port Aransas Nature Preserve, which includes the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center boardwalk.
- Summer tip: sand and pavement get hot by midday, so plan dog walks for early morning and evening.
What dog owners say
Excerpts from verified guest reviews on Airbnb and Vrbo.
“This is a perfect place and the area was very friendly. This was the last summer with my dog that’s shared more than a decade with me. This was the most special trip I have ever had. So this was absolutely amazing.”
Unit A · June 2024 · Airbnb
“We travel with our dogs and finding a house that allows them is so hard and they were very accommodating and allowed us to bring them with and had an enclosed back yard for them … The hosts are very kind and replied back quickly to any questions we had even before booking.”
June 2024 · Vrbo
“Clean clean clean!!! Amazing property, the fenced in yard was great for our golden, tv outside was an awesome touch.”
July 2026 · Vrbo
“Great dog friendly restaurants nearby. The beach is a 4-5 minute drive away, so very convenient. The backyard was so cute to just chill with the dogs too.”
Unit A · May 2025 · Airbnb
“We especially appreciated how accommodating and welcoming they were to our pups, it meant so much to us to be able to enjoy such a wonderful trip with them by our side.”
August 2026 · Vrbo
“Nice beach themed accommodations! Everything we needed was there including shampoo and coffee! Perfect location and accommodations for having a dog.”
Unit A · February 2025 · Airbnb
Dog questions
Can I bring my dog to Casa Azul?
Yes. Dogs are welcome in Unit A, Unit B and the Full House. The pet fee is $35 per stay, charged once, not per dog or per night.
How many dogs can I bring, and is there a size limit?
Up to two dogs, of any size. Bringing more? Just ask, as we often make exceptions.
Is the yard fenced?
Yes. The backyard is one large, fully fenced yard with a shaded patio and grill. When Unit A and Unit B are booked by different guests, the two units share the yard. It's never open to the public.
Can I leave my dog at the house?
Yes, as long as your dog is crated whenever no one is home.
Is there somewhere to rinse off sand?
Yes. There's a hose on each side of the house for rinsing off sand and sandy paws.
Are dogs allowed on the beach in Port Aransas?
Yes, on a leash. The beach is a few minutes from Casa Azul by car or golf cart.
Is there a dog park nearby?
Yes. Port Aransas Community Park, steps from Casa Azul, has a dog park, plus a pool and pickleball courts.
Can I take my dog to the birding center?
No. Pets aren't allowed in the Port Aransas Nature Preserve, which includes the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center boardwalk. Leave your dog at home for that walk.
Do I need a permit to park on the beach?
Walking onto the beach is free. To park on the sand, you need a $12 beach parking permit, good through December 31 of the year you buy it.
Local rules from Port Aransas beach rules, beach parking permits and the City of Port Aransas Nature Preserve. Rules can change, so check before you go.
Bring the pup to Port A
Book direct with your hosts, Jerry and Adriana. Tell us how many dogs are coming, and we'll reply with your total.
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