Guest Book

Welcome to
Come Shell Away!

Welcome to Come Shell Away, your home away from home in beautiful Port Aransas, Texas! We are thrilled to have you as our guest. Please make yourself at home and let us know if you need anything. We are here to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We hope you have a wonderful time and make many happy memories here in Port Aransas!

Meet the Hosts

CONTACT INFORMATION

Scott’s Phone: 512.970.8133 Email: [email protected] Stephanie’s Phone: 512.905.9841 Email: [email protected]

EMERGENCY INFORMATION For any medical emergencies, call 911. For any house emergencies, please call Scott and he will dispatch our local manager to quickly assist you.

Welcome to Come Shell Away!
We are Scott and Stephanie Bell. Along with our mother, Brenda, we built this beautiful home in late 2022 after spending many holidays and weekends here in Port Aransas. We absolutely love this town and all it has to offer.
Scott is an avid cook and loves entertaining friends and family. He also loves riding around in his golf cart and flying kites. Stephanie loves shopping at the local boutiques and relaxing on the beach, but her favorite thing to do is to hunt for seashells.

We hope your family enjoys Come Shell Away as much as we do!

Check in

CHECK IN TIME: 4:00 PM To access the house, you will need to enter a code in the lock on the front door. When you touch the lock, the keypad will light up and will have 2 numbers lit. Touch those numbers, then enter your code. Your code will be the last 7 digits (phone number without the area code) of the cell phone number of the person that booked the house. Please share this information with your guests.

Check out

CHECK OUT TIME: 10:00 AM

Empty the refrigerator/freezer and pantry of all food.
Please empty all trash and dispose of it in the large bin by the street.
Load all dirty dishes into the dishwasher and start it.
Check for your belongings in all drawers & cabinets.
Don’t forget your chargers! Please take the time to give us a review.

Appliances and Electronics

COFFEE MAKER

The coffee maker is compatible with K-cup pods or ground coffee. A reusable coffee filter is provided, you just need to bring your favorite pods or grounds.

TELEVISIONS

All of the TVs are equipped with Roku for your entertainment. There is a remote provided in each room. Here are some simple instructions:
1. Turn on the TV using the power button on the remote.
2. Press the “Home” button on the remote to access the Roku home screen.
3. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to navigate to the application you want to access and press the “OK” button. (Feel free to download any applications not already located on the Roku.)
4. Once you select an application like Netflix or Hulu, you must sign in with your own account. Don’t forget to sign out before you leave. If another guest is signed in, please be polite and sign out for them.
5. The volume control is located on the side of the remote.
6. To watch local TV and “cable channels” you need to navigate to the Spectrum application. That’s it! Using Roku TVs is simple and easy. We hope you enjoy watching your favorite shows and movies during your stay at Come Shell Away.

Things that are provided

BATHROOMS

Bath Towels
Washrags
Hand Towels
Makeup
Washrags
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Blow Dryers
Toilet Paper

KITCHEN

Pots
Pans
Cooking Sheets
Wok
Ninja Blender
Hand Mixer
Griddle
Microwave
Coffee Maker

OTHER

Games (located in the living
room console)
Outdoor Shower
Charcoal Grill
Grilling Tools

BEDROOMS

Sheets
Pillows
Blankets
Clothes Steamer (in primary closet)
Luggage Racks
Hangers

LAUNDRY

Full-size washer and dryer
Detergent
Fabric Softener Sheets

Cooking Utensils
Eating Utensils
Dishes
Wine & Champagne Glasses
Wine & Bottle Openers
Salt, Pepper & Cooking Spices
Paper Towels
Serving Dishes & Platters Children’s Dishes

Things to Bring

Coffee – The coffee maker is equipped for both ground coffee and K-cup. If you don’t want to make your own, Coffee Waves is a very short walk from the house.
Water – We highly suggest bringing bottled water.
Beach Towels – Please do not remove the bath towels from the home.
Beach Chairs/Tent/Toys – Many shops in town sell all of these things.
Charcoal and lighter fluid – For the grill.

Patience – Please remember you are now on “Island Time”. Wait times at restaurants can be long during peak times.

Forgot Something?

If you forgot something or want to shop for supplies, here are some places to go:

IGA (grocery store)
Dollar General The Texan
CVS
HEB (Corpus Christi or Aransas Pass)
Walmart (Corpus Christi or Aransas Pass) Target (Corpus Christi)
Liquor Stores (there are several in Port Aransas)

Things about the house

The water takes a while to heat up.
The microwave is located inside the pantry.
The kitchen trash cans are located in a drawer to the left of the sink.
The disposal button is on the counter to the right of the faucet.
The control that is locked controls the humidity in the house and should not be changed.
Please do not adjust the thermostat lower than 67, or you risk freezing the unit.
The outside driveway lights come on automatically, but can be adjusted on the switch at the front door.
The pool light switch is inside the fence to the right of the gate, next to the electrical panel.
Please leave the washer door cracked open when not in use.
Bath towels should not be removed from the house.
Please use black washcloths for makeup removal.
Please lock the door each time you leave.
If you don’t want to sleep with sand, wash your feet off in the outside shower and leave your shoes outside.
Please rinse seashells outside and not in the sinks.
Please clean the charcoal grill after use. There is an ash bucket provided.
Absolutely no pets allowed.
All vehicles must be parked under the house or in the uncovered area to the right of the house. No cars can be left in the street in front of the house or on the opposite side of the house.
Please be respectful of the neighbors.

Safety

Two fire extinguishers are in the house. One is in the kitchen cabinet under the sink and the other is in the downstairs bathroom.
A first aid kit is under the kitchen sink.
The house is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.

Enjoy the Pool

Please wash any sand off before getting into the pool.
Please do not bring any glass in or around the pool.
Please do not eat anything in the pool.
For your safety, no jumping or diving into the pool.
No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk.
We are not responsible for accidents or injuries.
Children under 14 should be supervised at all times.
Toddlers must wear swim diapers.
The pool light switch is inside the fence to the right of the gate, next to the electrical panel. Choose your color!
Thank you for keeping our pool clean for the next guests to enjoy!

Getting Around

GOLF CART

We highly suggest renting a golf cart. That is what we love most about the island. Please make sure you know where you can and cannot drive to ensure your safety.

BIKE RENTAL

Several places on the island rent bicycles.

If you plan on driving and parking your car on the beach, you must purchase a beach parking permit for $12. These can be found at most convenience stores, IGA, Ace Hardware, and Bron’s.

Parking

Parking for 4 vehicles (including golf carts or trailers) is provided. Two vehicles can be parked in the covered area under the house, and two can be parked just to the right of that. No vehicles should be left in the street in front of the house and no vehicles can be parked on the opposite side of the house.

Before you go

DISHES. Load all dishes into the dishwasher, pop in a detergent packet, press start.
LEFTOVER FOOD. Empty and dispose of all food items in the fridge and pantry.
GARBAGE. Remove all garbage and put it in the dumpster outside at the street. The City does not offer recycling services. If you have any boxes, please break them down.
WINDOWS & LIGHTS. Ensure all windows are closed and lights are turned out