Vacation Rentals by Owner

April 2012 Review from our Guest Book

Guest: R.H. & C.H. The Woodlands, TX
Date of Stay: 04/21/12 Review Submitted: 05/08/12

Dear Peter & Jodi, Thank you for providing such a beautiful vacation home for our very first visit to SPI. Our week here had been wonderfully relaxing! It was a beautiful week and a special treat each morning to enjoy the sunrise. Something about the sky filled with the colors of peaches and blue sets the tone for a relaxing day. We enjoyed many long walks on the beach, learned abou tthe windsurfers from your comfy chairs on the deck in the afternoon! Thanks for providing the grill so we could enjoy some fresh grilled sea food with ocean front dining! :) Your vacation home is beautiful and we really appreciate your attention to every little detail to make us feel comfortable. Thank you again & we plan to come back soon! R.H. & C.H.

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March Guest Review - from guest book at condo

Guest: M.T. & MK. T Cambridge, MN
Date of Stay: 03/18/12 Review Submitted: 05/08/12

Jodi & Peter, Thank you for sharing your island home! We felt so at home from the moment we arrived! You have it all so well equipped for your guests. We had wonderful fresh shrimp from the shrimp docks that we BBQ'd on the grill. We could of stayed longer. Still so much we could have done, so another trip is a must! And maybe longer than a week. Great other guests here to meet. M.T. and MK. T.

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Winter Texan Review - From Guest Book

Guest: S.R. & K.R. St. Thomas, Ontario
Date of Stay: 01/01/12 Review Submitted: 05/08/12

Jodi & Peter, WE had a wonderful time at your corner of paradise! The weather has been FANTASTIC this year with lots of warm weather and only one morning of rain. It was great for golf (gotta love those Texas winds especially when it is behind you). We also flew our quad kite and walked the beach lots. The birding was great. Thanks for responding for all our needs so quickly. You are always there for us and we so enjoy your condo. Thanks again, S.R.& K.R.

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Quiet and lovely

Guest: Libby (Austin)
Date of Stay: 09/05/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

My husband and I stayed in this condo from 9/5 to 9/13. We were pleased from the moment we pulled in to the parking lot, and I am writing this while watching the sun come up over the ocean. The grounds are lovely and we are so close to the beach. The beach view from the master bedroom (and bathroom) is fantastic! I especially enjoyed being able to see the ocean from the master shower. Also, the complex is incredibly quiet and peaceful at this time of year. The patio chairs were very comfy and my favorite moments were spent watching the ocean and sky from the balcony. A sunrise every morning and a moonrise every night! We were lucky enough to be here during a full moon, which cast a gorgeous glow on the water. Pelicans fished in the surf and rode the waves, while boats passed by on the horizon. Jodi was a joy to work with through the rental process. She is very organized and answered all of my many questions. I am hard to please when traveling, but Edgewater met all of my expectations. I particularly liked that the condo has a washer/dryer, beach towels/beach chairs and a reverse osmosis system for great tasting water. The condo is very clean, updated, tastefully decorated, comfortable and full of natural light. Thanks to Jodi and Peter for a wonderful vacation home!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Another great vacation at Edgewater

Guest: Boo (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/27/11

We loved this condo so much in 2010 that we rented it again in 2011. We just got back from another great vacation. Not only does the condo have everything you need/want but it's also in a great location. We were able to walk to some great restaurants plus to the boarding areas for Parasailing, Bay Fishing, Dolphin/Sunset/Fireworks Cruise, and Snorkeling Cruise. The pool/hot tube and beach access can't be beat. I'm already suffering from withdraw as I miss taking my daily 3pm naps on the deck. It's important to know that the deck is shaded in the afternoons which makes it wonderful to grill or sit and look out at the ocean!!!!! We're already talking about going back next year!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: D.C. & J.C.
Date of Stay: 04/05/11 Review Submitted: 05/21/11

Dear Jodi & Peter, For the last two weeks we lived the life of "Riley". Your accomodations are truly wonderful & so clean! The view from the balcony never disappointed us. Your friend Juan (Edgewater's groundskeeper) was very welcoming, friendly, and made us feel right at home. SPI is indeed a tourists' mecca & a very unique island. Besides walking the beach, sunbathing, & shopping we visited the sea turtle refuge center (most interesting & thankful for the volunteers); Laguna Atoscosa National Wildlife Refuge (saw the natural flora & fauna of the area); King's Ranch in Kingsville (personal tour guide Beta Maldonado - 81 years of age, who has worked on the ranch since he was a child & has written an extremely interesting book noting his life & experiences on the ranch). Also visited Port Isabel & experienced the market, Mexican cultures and light house. We also indulged in the many fine eating establishments - Marcello's, Louie's, Pirates Landing, Pier 19, Shrimphaus & Gabriella's. We are so fortunate to have stayed in your wonderful condo & on"your paradise island" - Wow!!! J.C. & D. C. St. Thomas, Onterio Canada

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Guest: A.H. & M.J.
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/10

THANK YOU! We had a very pleasant stay at your condo. We could hardly believe our own eyes when opend the door for the first time and saw the absolutely fantastic view to the ocean and the beach. The weather was perfect all week and we had a great time at the pool and the beach as well as we enjoyed all the fun things there was to do on the island (pirate ship – turtle place etc.) All in all we had the time of our lives and your condo was just perfect and very well equiped. We are sure to come back in a year or two. Thank you. Best regards MJ

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Guest: R.G. & family from Waco Texas
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 07/03/11

Thank you again for the beautiful home you share with so many of us who visit SPI. This was our second visit to this condo and it was BETTER than we rememember. It the the multitude of small things that make this place amazing. I love the little notes all around. It seemed like as a question entered my head I would look and there was the answer! We came again with our daugher and granddaugher. Our granddaughter is now almost 7. As we sat on the beach, she gazed across the water and said, "YaYa...I love the beach!" She had so much fun in the pool, in the sand, in the water, hunting crabs, visitiing Sea Turtle, Inc. and the Marine Lab Touching tanks (next to Pirates Landing.) We hope to visit again next summer as our daughter plans to get married on the beach. :) Our grand daugher would be such a cute flower girl. We explored some new restaurants with our favorites: *Dirty Al's - LOTS of fried food, huge shrimp. This time we tried the New Orleans boiled...YUM! *Daddy's Cajun - Nothing fancy on decor. Tasty cajun style. The crawfish, sausage, shrimp boil was spicy! *The Big Donkey - Super good Mexican (and we thought we had good Mexican @ home!) Blackened Snapper IXTAPA :) *Gabriella's - FANTASTIC. Went twice. 1st time pizza, nachos, entrees. 2nd - apps & dessert Activities - Sand castle lessons - great fun for 1st grade and up. Sea Turtle Inc and turtle release. Dolphin Research Center and tour fireworks cruise. This has been a fantastic week. This condo feels like home. Kudos to Peter & Jodi . Thank you. R.G. & family

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Home Away From Home

Guest: Barb & TJ (Tomball, TX)
Date of Stay: 04/27/10 Review Submitted: 05/06/10

Our visit to this beautifully updated condo last week was everything we hoped for! The owners have thoughtfully provided a well stocked kitchen; closet full of beach chairs, umbrellas, & toys; and a very comfortable king size bed. We really appreciated the WIFI, ipod stations, new flat screen TVs, and the keyless door lock. The pool, beach and views are lovely here. Thanks, Jodi & Peter for sharing your beach home with us.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: E.T. & C.H.
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 04/02/10

Hey Jodi: It was a wonderful stay at a really fabulous place! We love Padre Island...both ends and the middle too. We would love to return to your place again next winter. We will definitely be checking on availability as the weather here begins to grow cold in the fall. Thank you again for the great communication before, during and after our stay. We greatly appreciate it! The only suggestion I have is to sustain that good will effort. Be well.............. C.H.

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Guest: C.S.
Date of Stay: 02/20/10 Review Submitted: 04/02/10

What a wonderful time we had on Padre Island and your condo really made it special , you have everything anyone would want. The only complaint I have is that ( I ) did not open the drawers under the television to find the nice library of books until yesterday. We have been going to Port Isabel to the library . The Palms french toast was excellant as well every other restuarant on this island , The weather could have been a little better but better then Wisconsin. We are already looking forward to next winter.

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Guest: Your Hosts - Jodi & Peter Burch
Date of Stay: 01/02/10 Review Submitted: 01/01/10

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010! We hope this year brings peace, happiness, and joy to each of you. Peter and I want to thank our guests for being so great and taking such great care of our second home. It is a pleasure doing business with you. We certainly enjoy sharing our home with others who love the beach as much as we do. We just returned from a 2 week stay in the condo. The temperatures were a bit cooler than usual, so we walked the beach with jackets and gloves. Hopefully when we came home to Colorado we left sunny weather for our Winter Texan guests! The colder weather gave us an opporutnity to do some more upgrades in the condo (this time we raised the ceiling in the master bathroom and put in better lighting) - as you know we enjoy doing home projects - so you'll never know what might be different or upgraded next time you come down to the beach. We just replaced our Weber Q200 grill with a nice shiny new one for our guests to enjoy in 2010! Our goal is to have our condo in the best condition year round for our guests and ourselves. Best wishes to all of you in 2010! Jodi & Peter (owners of Edgewater 302)

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Guest: S.L. & B.L.
Date of Stay: 12/15/09 Review Submitted: 12/14/09

Dear Jodi & Peter, We've felt so comfortable here in your lovely little condo. It's obvious that you've really put a lot of thought and effort and love into this place. It's just perfect. Thanks so much for sharing your home, and for being so generous with information to make our stay more enjoyable. Regards, S.L. & B.L.

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Guest: R.B. & L.P.
Date of Stay: 12/04/09 Review Submitted: 12/03/09

We thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful accommodations and peaceful environment! The care and dedication that you and Peter devote to your guests are unparalleled and greatly appreciated! I suggested your condo to a friend of mine who is interested in bringing his family to South Texas for their vacation this summer. In fact, I recommend your condo to many of my friends and colleagues! We are looking forward to returning. Many thanks for everything and we wish you both a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, R & L

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Guest: D.B.
Date of Stay: 11/25/09 Review Submitted: 11/24/09

We felt more like we were house sitting than renting a condo. It was by far the best condo we've every rented. We had a lot of fun, but didn't stay long enough. We're going to try to organize something a little longer next year. Thanks for a great place to unwind. D.B.

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Guest: S.W.
Date of Stay: 11/20/09 Review Submitted: 11/19/09

Hi Jodi,We will be leaving in the morning………………we have definitely enjoyed ourselves. I travel for work right now so we needed some downtime.Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful condo with us.You have done an excellent job of stocking and decorating the condo – it is very comfortable.We especially appreciate your technological touches. Nicely done.Whomever cleans for you, also does a great job. I only wish I had her in Minnesota!!Thanks!S.W.

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Guest: Kate Joiner (Carlsbad, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

After an extensive search for a suitable place for us to stay, we found Jodi and Peter's place. We absolutely LOVED it. Best features, CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN, has all amenities including beach chair, umbrellas, washer dryer. We are a little particular in where we stay and we so thrilled to have found probably the best place on S.Padre Island. Thank you. We plan to return and tell our California friends about this wonderful spot.

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Guest: V's Family
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 06/12/09

Jodi and Peter-- Everything was great! We loved the new big TVs and furniture in the bedrooms. As usual, the condo was clean and in perfect shape. Everything was there that we needed--enjoyed your grill again!! We do appreciate the comfortable balconey furniture--nice to relax in the evening. Your place is becoming like a second home. Thanks again for everything. The V's Family PS Dirty AL's was closed last year during our stay--so we finally got to eat there--the BEST!!

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Guest: Kayle (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/01/09 Review Submitted: 06/01/09

We just got back from a 5-night stay at your condo and had the best time! The condo is so nice and accomodating -just perfect for our family. The grill and free wifi were big selling points for us. The fully stocked kitchen was also a huge bonus, as well as the filtered water. We have been to South Padre many times and stayed in many different condos, and yours without a doubt was the nicest!

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Guest: Claudine & Dominique Verlinde (Gent/ Belgium)
Date of Stay: 04/15/08 Review Submitted: 04/14/08

Dear Jodi & Peter, We've just had a wonderfull time in your condo and enjoyed every minute of it. It feeled like "home" far away from home (esp. for us Europeans).Your condo is great! Perfect location, gorgeous ocean views, fantastic,luxurious and cozy interior. There is really nothing to complain about. Thank you for the opportunity to stay in your lovely condo. We'll hope to come back again some day and explore then all the things we had'nt time to see this 4 marvellous days. Hopefully one day we can welcome you in our home whenever you come to visit Europe and Belgium. Claudine & Dominique Destelbergen Belgium

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Guest: Ken & Cath (Omaha, NE )
Date of Stay: 12/05/07 Review Submitted: 12/05/07

Jodi & Peter - We left comments in the guestbook for you at the condo, but also wanted to leave comments here for all to see who have not had the opportunity to endulge in such a beautiful condo. We loved our stay at the condo; everything that you would have wanted was there for us and we felt so lucky to be able to relax before our beach wedding on 11-29-07. As a bride, it was so wonderful to be able to get ready and then walk down to the beach right from the condo to the love of my life waiting for me in the sand among the sea gulls and the sounds of the ocean. We could not have asked for a more perfect day or a more perfect place to stay than in your condo at The Edgewater! We will definately be back again! And we took some business cards to give to friends who may be looking for a great place to stay on South Padre. Jodi and Peter, you both are so cordial, kind and probably do not realize how appreciated you two are to all of us that have stayed at your lovely "second home". It is amazing and anyone that is looking for a great place to stay that truly emulates "home" you have found the perfect match with Jodi, Peter and The Edgewater! Thanks Again for everything. We will send pics of our wedding day and of the condo to you when we get them organized and back from the wedding photographer. Peace and Love to you BOTH! The Newlyweds!

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Guest: R. Glaser (Waco, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/15/07 Review Submitted: 07/15/07

Jodi and Peter, your place is wonderful! This was a great vacation for us...our daughter has suggested that we make it an annual event. :-) We did not grill, but we did follow your suggestion about Dirty Al's and Pirate's Landing (both were EXCELLENT!) It is an amazing place and we are looking forward to visiting again. I really appreciate how you are so detail oriented and kept in contact with us prior to our stay. THANK YOU! Roxanne

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