Vacation Rentals by Owner

Had a Great Time!!

Guest: Jen (San Antonio, Tx)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 10/08/11

We loved this home and had so much fun! The pictures do not do this house justice. It is so much more spacious then it appears in the photos provided. We had 7 in our party but could have easily accommodated more people. Everything needed for a comfortable stay was provided, I especially liked the big kitchen where everyone could hang out, cook, talk and still not get in each others way. The weather was great and we used the pool a lot and enjoyed the outdoor kitchen space. The beach is just a short walk away not an inconvenience at all. We loved our stay so much we decided we would like to make it our annual SPI getaway. We hope Seth and Kathy will have us.

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

Great Stay, Highly Recommended!

Guest: J & S (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/04/11 Review Submitted: 05/10/11

Overall, we had a blast, I'll just go bullet point style with my thoughts: PROS -My wife and I had a great visit 5/4 - 5/8. -I agree with previous reviews that the condo is much bigger than the pictures make it appear. -It's about dead center of the island, I'd say about 200yds to the ocean and 300yds to the bay. We easily walked to both, but opted to load our car up and drive to the beach and park along the coast for our beach days. It would be a little far to lug coolers/chairs/etc -We were glad we opted for a condo with a pool as it was very convenient to have right outside the door and since the back of the unit faces south, the pool was always drenched in sun and the back patio was always in the shade. It warmed the pool and gave you the option to stay out of the sun as well. -There were plenty of pots/pans/utensils and space in the fridge & freezer for dining within the unit. All you need to bring is food/drink. We picked up cooking spray & saran wrap which also came in handy. -Very convenient location. Several bar/restaurants/shops within 2 blocks and all the rest were just a 5 minute drive. CONS -About the only thing we didn't like was that the grates on the grill were rusting, so we opted not to grill burgers one night because of a safety concern. Replace those and the rest of the condo is tip-top! All in all, we had a great visit on the island and wouldn't hesitate to stay in the same unit on future visits! J & S

Owner response:Dear J & S! Thank you for your wonderful review and your tip..we are going this weekend and will take care of the grates!! Thanks again, Kathy and Seth

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

So Much Fun

Guest: Laurie (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/20/10 Review Submitted: 10/28/10

My husband and I invited some family and friends to spend the week with us at South Padre Island. We could not have chosen a better place to stay. The house was clean and very comfortable. The open layout makes it easy to watch the kids. The large kitchen allowed my sister and I cook together without getting in each others way. She is more the cook and I’m the baker, the kitchen got a work out and we had a blast. We all loved the easy walk to the beach and some of the family never missed a sunrise, some of the others preferred to wait for the sunset. The absolute best part was the beautiful oversized pool and all the outside amenities i.e. the breezy lanai, the outside grilling space with sink and small fridge and the outside half bath was incredibly convenient. Thanks to Kathy and Seth we made some great memories, everyone kept talking about renting the house next year.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners.

Fantastic

Guest: Kathy (Ripon, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/24/10

We traveled from Wisconsin to South Padre for a vacation and we were so pleased with our rental choice. Everything about your house was spetacular. We loved the short walk to the beach, grocery store and shopping. The pool was wonderful and so convenient!! We really could have spent the day right at the house and been perfectly happy. The bedrooms were spacious and so comfortable. Even the pull out bed was pleasent to sleep on. Dealing with Kathy and Seth such a pleasure. She made it so easy for me to communicate with her. They would respond to my e mails or phone calls within hours. Definitely worth every penny we spent on the house. Would never think of renting a condo or hotels after staying here at almost the same price. Thanks for a memorable vacation and being so easy to work with!! Kathy Peppler

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

Awesome Family Vacation!

Guest: Maye (San Antonio, Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

We really loved this vacation home. It had all the ameneties we needed, great location and very clean. We especially loved the pool. It came in handy since he had some rain. The owner is also great and is always available for questions. We can't wait to go back. BTW, the pictures on this site do not do the place justice. It is much larger than it appears, especially the kitchen, dinning and living room.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

great place

Guest: myself (Odessa, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/27/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

We really enjoyed our time at this location. The pool was larger than most which we enjoyed and there was lots of room and a beautiful open living room/kitchen. Had a great time!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT! SO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Guest: Jennifer&Family (Sierra Vista, AZ)
Date of Stay: 06/01/09 Review Submitted: 06/11/09

We all LOVED the house. It was spacious, beautifully decorated, clean and fully stocked! The pool and outside amenities were awesome! Loved the area, within walking distance to so much! The beach was only about a block or so away. Bit of a treck if carrying too much, but able to drive closer and park. Overall, everyone involved in the vacation was completely satisfied with this rental. Looking very forward to another visit...and another, and another!

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

Outstanding Getaway!

Guest: Yo Yo (Laredo, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/17/09 Review Submitted: 05/19/09

Hello, When my niece(Marisol) sent us the pictures of your house, very nice. When we arrived to South Padre Island on May 17, 2009, I walked in, I was so amazed on how big your house was and how clean and BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Also, the location was perfect. We had a great time. We would rent it again. Thank you so much!!!! My niece also mentioned that you have a Condo on the beach. Please forward information.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Fantastic family getaway

Guest: Kent and Angie (Perry, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 03/22/09 Review Submitted: 05/05/09

This family provides a wonderful home for a perfect vacation. We have a family with four children ages 6 to 11. The kids loved the pool and being so close to the ocean. The island was beautiful, the people were warm and friendly and everything is within walking distance for the most part. The house was exactly as described by the owners and they were fantastic to deal with. They were available for any and all questions we had before, during and after our stay. We will definitely return again!!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Great House with great owners

Guest: Bulkley (United States)
Date of Stay: 02/16/09 Review Submitted: 12/16/09

We stayed at this home in Feb. I am now back online trying to figure a way that I can go back for another stay. Very well taken care of. Clean and very easy to work with. I would recommend this home to anyone.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

This house exceeds all expectations and more!

Guest: dizzywaco (Waco, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/15/08 Review Submitted: 08/18/08

This is one of the most beautiful and spacious homes I have ever vacationed in. The location is perfect and serene. It is very well decorated and clean. Loved the layout and the pool area. My friends and I felt like we had the best home on the island. Hands down the best place in South Padre to rent. By the way I just got back and loved it so much that I will be using this place next year. I don't know what else to say except the owners have a gem on their hands. AMAZING!!!!!!!

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

The pictures do not do this house justice!!!!

Guest: rhwII (san antonio, tx)
Date of Stay: 07/03/08 Review Submitted: 07/16/08

Every part of the description is true, nice lay out, very large living area, and a super close walk to the beach. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone...easily sleeps 10. Loved the pool and neighbors and the closeness to Everything.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.