Wonderful vacation!

Guest: Joey (Corsicana, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/20/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

This was the third summer in a row for our family to stay in the condo and we still love it as much as the first year. Easy access to the beach is our favorite part but the pool was a close second for the kids. We really enjoyed having everything (including the kitchen and having the washer and dryer on the same floor as the condo) we needed right there and not having to get back in the car after a long drive. Its very comfortable and feels like a home away from home! I would recommend it to anyone who wants to stay close to the beach but still have all the comforts of home.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Nice Condo and GREAT Management

Guest: Theresa (Grove, OK)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/11

What a wonderful condo. Great view and the furnishing very comfortable. The staff at Suntide II was wonderful. I was so happy to see Aura was still working for the condo's. The last time I stayed at the complex she was working the front desk and really the reason I came back. Great decision to promote her to management. She is very professional and so helpful with anything you need. I worked at a condo complex in managment in Snowmass Village, CO and wish I could have had her on my staff! Very dedicated employee! Thanks for a wonderful week!

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

Indiana travelers

Guest: Indiana traveler (Hanover, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11 Review Submitted: 03/27/11

This is a great condo , especially for the price! Relaxing and very quiet. The owner and office personnel were easy to work with and cooperative. The view from the balcony and closeness to the beach can't be beat. The condo is on the opposite end of the building from the pool, so you don't have noise from that area. My main complaint is that the front of the building is dirty and needs a good cleaning. Also, there was quite a bit of dust inside the condo. The back of the building was much tidier. The heater for the hot tub was not working during our last two days in the condo. But, the pool was large and many days we were the only occupants using it. Overall, I would recommend this condo to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation on the island! I was disappointed that there was no computer available, which I had understood from the website that there would be. I would certainly return if I have the opportunity!

Owner response:This traveler happened to arrive at the end of Texas Week, which is the biggest week of year for spring breakers from college. This year was over the top for our building as everyone decided South Padre Island was the place to be due to the ongoing issues in Mexico. Our staff did the best they could, but we have forwarded these comments to the HOA Board of Directors to make sure our building is always the best it can be!

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

Perfect Location & View - Right ON the beach! Beautiful, Spacious Condo with lots....

Guest: vrbo addict (Georgetown, Texas)
Date of Stay: 11/18/10 Review Submitted: 11/23/10

We have stayed on South Padre Island many times, in several different condominiums - including this property. I truly think this was my favorite of all, including Port Aransas. The best thing about this condo in particular is its location right ON the beach, as well as this units placement in the condominum complex. The balcony is just a few yards from the sand. This particular unit is close to elevator, but even easier to go down the stairs and right out the boardwalk next to condos, or around building out by the pool onto sand - both convenient. The condo was so close to the beach - and so nice and big, I was happy to stay inside more than usual or sit on the balcony, where they have lots of furniture options. You could see the beach and waves from the master bedroom & bathroom, and the entire living and kitchen areas. The layout has the other bedroom & bath at front of condo, which is great for privacy. The master bathroom was completely tiled with big dual-head shower & bench, walk-in closet. The bed was very comfortable. Blankets, iron, blower-dryers. The living & dining room furniture was great - more roomy and lots of seating area compared to all other condos I've stayed in. TV's & DVD players in each room. WiFi worked great. The actual unit was almost to the end of complex - away from the pool & hot tub, so it was very quiet and private from inside and on balcony - which I loved! Because Suntide II is small, it is still conveniently close to pool & hot tub. The pool was warm, even in November. We were only there for a little bit, so didn't end up using the tennis courts & volleyball court right there on nice area of sand outside condo. Bring your own equipment. There were some charcoal grills in nice grassy area. Lots of cooking utensils & dishes - even tupperware - everything you'd need to cook all meals. The parking was nice, some covered. You could stay there and use 'The Wave' - a free bus that goes around the island (look it up online). Just a couple stops from grocery store, or ride to HEB or Wal-Mart (just over the bridge about 10 minutes tops). The beach is very clean in SPI - we know because we metal detect & don't find hardly any trash/can tops at all. Again - condo is very nice, high quality, nicely decorated, clean big bathrooms. The owner was great to rent from. The staff at Suntide II are very kind & helpful, too. I hope we get to stay here every time we come to SPI. I like this area of the island.

Owner response:We work on our unit every time we visit the island, and really appreciate it when a renter takes notice and send us a note saying they had a great time. Everyone that sees our unit realizes that we treat it like our home in Colorado! We hope everyone enjoys their stay at our "2nd" home. Dave & Marcia

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

Wonderful View, Charming Accommodations

Guest: Dallas Travelers (Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/24/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

On our September weekend, we found this charming condo exactly as advertised. Quiet, very comfortable, and fully appointed with a wonderful view of the morning sunrise over the beach! Full kitchen with sufficient cooking utensils. Very easy access to the beach, shops and restaurants. For a longer stay, washer and dryer are conveniently located near (although not in) the condo. Pool and hot tub easily accessible but just the right distance away to avoid noise. Perfect size for our three adults (one couple + single). The owner was very responsive and the office staff helpful. We would not hestitate to recommend to others.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Guest: Marty & Renee Crowder (Pflugerville, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/16/09 Review Submitted: 09/16/09

We had the priviledge to stay in this very nice condo Sept. 10 thru Sept. 14, 2009. We LOVED it! The location was wonderful, the condo was great, loved the decor and loved cooking in the kitchen. The master suite was great..we slept so good!! and the view...it was a God sent wonderful vacation. The beach was beautiful. The weather was great..a little rainy at first, but praise God for it! We enjoyed our stay so much! I love the sunrise walks and enjoyed the sunsets at Palm Street Pier...fun place to go if you want a night of entertainmnet and great food. The staff at Suntide II was very friendly and very informative on things to do/places to go. Thank you!!

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Guest: The Flores Family2 (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/13/08 Review Submitted: 06/13/08

We stayed in this beautiful condo June 8, 2008 - June 13, 2008. We were very impressed with the ocean view and the tasteful decor. We loved the fact that we could go down to the beach for a while, rinse off, then take a dip in the pool, then rest a while in the condo, and then repeat. :) We enjoyed several meals out on the balcony. The TV and DVD player entertained the children while we prepared meals. We were amazed that the pool, jacuzzi and sun deck never seemed crowded, even though this is peak season. We also noticed after walking the beach that the Suntide II complex has the most beautiful, soft, sandy beach area compared to many of the other complexes. We had hoped for a beach vacation in a beautifully furnished condo, with ocean views, where the whole family could relax and have fun. We were truly satisfied,and hope to return next year.

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Guest: Teri7 (Bend, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/01/07

Our visit almost coincided with Hurricane Dean, but luckily for us and Texas it decided to head further south. We arrived Saturday, August 25th and stayed for three nights. When we first walked into the condo, our son and his friend (both 14) headed straight for the door leading to the deck. They were wowed, as we were! The owners are spot on stating the condo looks right over the Gulf of Mexico. And the beach access point just to the side of the complex has a wooden foot bridge over the sand depositing you right on the beach just about in the surf. There is a volleyball net set up right there in front of the complex on the sand...perfect for a quick game! The complex also offers complimentary boogey boards, which the boys used. The tennis court in on the street side of the complex on the second floor - allowing for covered parking just below which is great when it is hot or a great rain shower visits the island. The 2nd floor unit itself is just like the pictures. A/C works great, kitchen is wonderful, living room furniture is comfortable, and the dining set seats more than enough. The master bedroom which has floor to ceiling windows lets in the glorious morning sun, making one feel so alive and ready to head out for a walk on the beach. And I am not a morning person myself! The second bedroom is spacious even with the two beds. Both bathrooms are newly tiled. Tile floors are perfect for a beach location; don't have to worry about sand too much, because sand will follow you no matter how hard you try to shake it! There are several outdoor shower areas on property so you can rinse the sand and salt water off before heading up to the condo. Having the internet connection right in the condo was an added bonus for us. The boys both spent time on their myspace sites in the evenings, allowing us adults to relax. The mid-island location on Gulf Blvd. was perfect. Blackbeard's, an island tradition is just up the road (Saturn is the name of the road). Marcia (the owner) was great to work with. As was Aurora, the gal that works the desk. Feel free to contact me with any questions. We will rent again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/13/07 Review Submitted: 03/13/07

The condo was very nice. If anything, pictures understate the condo. View is great, plenty of space. Family atmosphere, but we went for spring break and had no gripes. Everything was within walking distance or a cheap cab ride. The owner was helpful with all questions we had leading up to our trip.

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Guest: N/A (-)
Date of Stay: 03/18/05 Review Submitted: 03/18/05

Welcome to our "Island Retreat". My family has enjoyed South Padre Island since the early '80's. We are windsurfers, so we tend to visit in the Spring and Fall. We just bought this condo in December and updated it with a brand new kitchen, new furniture, fresh paint, moldings, and all new window treatments. We plan to add many more enhancements over the coming months and will keep you posted on progress. In the mean time, please feel free to put any comments you have after a visit here for future guests to see!

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