Vacation Rentals by Owner

Very beautiful, well kept, spacious beach house.

Guest: mayra (Edinburg, TX)
Date of Stay: 01/21/11 Review Submitted: 04/18/11

Awesome experience, very private with beautiful decorations. Great for any occasion and will definitely stay again.

Owner response:We hope you stay again! Thanks, Bill

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

Great Place

Guest: FamilyTravelers (Katy, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

This was our second time to use VRBO, and we've been pleased both times. We stayed at this townhouse last week. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit to South Padre Island. The townhouse was very clean and was more beautiful than what the pictures depicted.We had an extended family, and there was room for both of our vehicles. We had enough towels, dishes, etc. The living room was a little cramped for the 6 of us, but the backyard made up for that. Having a private pool and grill just made our vacation perfect. Other perks were the proximity to the gulf (an easy walk), nice TV's, and free internet. The only thing that we felt that the townhouse was missing was a blowdryer.

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

Great Property

Guest: BK, Indiana (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/02/10

This townhouse was great place to spend a week relaxing with the family. We had space and privacy and everything was in great working order. The renting company was great and very helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Owner response:We do our best to keep everything up to date & in working order! Our goal is to have every guest want to return the following year.

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

Guest: Trevor & Carmela (Spring Branch Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/07/10 Review Submitted: 04/07/10

From the perfect weather, to the eat off the floor clean home, we had a wonderful time in SPI and the house was more then we ever imagined. I was a little nervous using a management company over the internet, but the entire transaction and details were so smooth and easy, I am so glad I found you. The house was absolutely beautiful. The pictures do not show just how large and beautiful the home is. Everyone we met was warm and very friendly. The pool/yard personnel keep everything in perfect condition. They were very helpful also, and we could not have asked for a better place to stay. Bill and Michael are excellent hosts and Very nice people. They are gracious and has a wealth of knowledge about the island. We look forward to staying at their rental again and have already booked the Beach Walk house for Sept 6-13 with them again. Carmela and I wanted to write you and say a million “thank yous -Bless you and thank you a million times for making our vacation the most memorable ever. We can not tell you how pleased we were right from the very beginning and for anyone who may read this review and think I’m exaggerating… I’m truly not. With most sincere gratitude.Trevor & CarmelaSpring Branch, TX

Owner response:Thank you for the kind words... ;) Take Care, Bill

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Cognito Review

Guest: Ellen77 (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 02/06/10 Review Submitted: 03/04/10

We enjoyed our stay at Cognito and would definetly recommend it. We especially enjoyed two things about the house. One was the beds. Very comfortable. Having travelled quite a bit, I know how a bad bed can effect your vacation. The beds were great. The other thing we loved was the pool and spa. It is fenced in and private and very relaxing. The rest of the house was in nice shape. I would highly recommend Padre Island as a vacation destination, especially if the weather is nice and warm (which unfortunately it wasn't for our vacation, but we enjoyed it anyway).

Owner response:We're glad you enjoyed your stay & hope to see you again next year. Take Care, Bill

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/04/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/10

Why isn't there any comments after 2008? Can anyone comment about this property as we are looking to stay here in June. Thanks!!

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Cognito Thumbs Up!

Guest: Denise G. (Seymour, WI. USA)
Date of Stay: 01/22/10 Review Submitted: 02/02/10

We stayed at this property for a week at the end of Jan. 2010...Was as described on the internet, no bad suprises! Loved the virtual tour beforehand! The private pool/hot tub was the best!! Had a problem with the refrigerator and the rental company didn't get back to us, but overall a very good experience, we would definitely go back and stay in this condo again!

Owner response:I'm so sorry the rental company didn't get back to you about the fridge... they had an appointment for the repair man to go out & thought when they didn't hear back from you that he had shown up and fixed the problem. We hope you stay again! Thanks, Bill

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

Guest: Trevor & Carmela
Date of Stay: 10/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/07/10

From the perfect weather, to the eat off the floor clean home, we had a wonderful time in SPI and the house was more then we ever imagined. I was a little nervous using a management company over the internet, but the entire transaction and details were so smooth and easy, I am so glad I found you. The house was absolutely beautiful. The pictures do not show just how large and beautiful the home is. Everyone we met was warm and very friendly. The pool/yard personnel keep everything in perfect condition. They were very helpful also, and we could not have asked for a better place to stay. Bill and Michael are excellent hosts and Very nice people. They are gracious and has a wealth of knowledge about the island. We look forward to staying at their rental again and have already booked the Beach Walk house for Sept 6-13 with them again. Carmela and I wanted to write you and say a million “thank yous -Bless you and thank you a million times for making our vacation the most memorable ever. We can not tell you how pleased we were right from the very beginning and for anyone who may read this review and think I’m exaggerating… I’m truly not. With most sincere gratitude. Trevor & Carmela Spring Branch, TX -Trevor & Carmela, Spring Branch Texas (trevcarmela@gvtc.com) -210-858-7901

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Awesome!!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/11/10

We stayed here two weeks ago and miss it already. this place is AWESOME!! We love the fact that the pool is right outside our door, the kiddo's had a blast. We will definately return

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/01/08

We stayed here two weeks ago and miss it already. this place is AWESOME!! We love the fact that the pool is right outside our door, the kiddo's had a blast. We will definately return

Owner response:Thanks! We hope you come again soon! Bill

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/16/08

THERE IS NO PLACE ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND WHERE YOU GET MORE FOR YOU MONEY......PERIOD!!!! My family and I stayed at Cognito back in early Sept 2007. As soon as we stepped through the front door, we were blown away. Never once did we look in any room of the house and find anything to complain about. With all the activites to experience while on the island, it was really the first time that we've been on vacation down there and been completely at ease with just staying out back by the pool. The comfort level of Cognito definitely left us with a feeling of NOT wanting to leave. The only thing i would add to it is some kind of bug zapper out back by the pool....maybe 2!! The skeeters ate us up pretty bad. But, that's padre island. We accept it. Thanks again for a one of a kind stay. We'll be back in September to enjoy your wonderful vacation getaway.

Owner response:Thanks Thomas! I hope we see you every year! Bill (we will look into the bug zapper, but be sure to pack your bug spray, as mosquitoes are active during the summertime, mostly at dusk and dawn)

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Exactly what we were looking for.

Guest: Lauren Pruitt, Waco, TX
Date of Stay: 02/10/08 Review Submitted: 01/11/10

We got lucky when we were able to rent this townhouse. Not only did the owner stay in close contact throughout the reservation process but so did the realty company. That was the beginning of our awesome vacation. This townhouse was exactly what we were looking for. It was centrally located to everything on the island. It was quite. The private pool was the best! I would recommend this place for anybody that wants to go to South Padre. Any renter that feels that he/she has a better place has never stayed here. It was the best place we have stayed at in years. So much so, we are hoping to stay here again the summer of 08.

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Guest: Lauren Pruitt_HAC124428 (Waco, TX)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/09/08

We got lucky when we were able to rent this townhouse. Not only did the owner stay in close contact throughout the reservation process but so did the realty company. That was the beginning of our awesome vacation. This townhouse was exactly what we were looking for. It was centrally located to everything on the island. It was quite. The private pool was the best! I would recommend this place for anybody that wants to go to South Padre. Any renter that feels that he/she has a better place has never stayed here. It was the best place we have stayed at in years. So much so, we are hoping to stay here again the summer of 08.

Owner response:Thanks Lauren... I hope you get a chance to stay with us again! Bill

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Not wanting to leave

Guest: Thomas Pierce and Family, Moore, OK
Date of Stay: 09/05/07 Review Submitted: 01/11/10

There is no place on South Padre Island where you get more for your money... Period!!!! My family and I stayed at Cognito back in early Sept 2007. As soon as we stepped through the front door, we were blown away. Never once did we look in any room of the house and find anything to complain about. With all the activites to experience while on the island, it was really the first time that we've been on vacation down there and been completely at ease with just staying out back by the pool. The comfort level of Cognito definitely left us with a feeling of NOT wanting to leave. The only thing i would add to it is some kind of bug zapper out back by the pool....maybe 2!! The skeeters ate us up pretty bad. But, that's padre island. We accept it. Thanks again for a one of a kind stay. We'll be back in September to enjoy your wonderful vacation getaway.

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Guest: Judith (Georgetown, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/09/07

We feel like we really lucked out when we rented this house!! This was our very first visit to SPI and in addition to loving the island we felt so at home and comfortable in this rental! It's got to be one of the best places I've ever stayed on vacation! So much like being in our own house. The location to everything was just perfect. We were in SPI for a cheer competition so there were several families there. Many were quite envious of our accommodations. We had more than enough room and we were paying about the same as many of the other families who only had hotel rooms/suites with micro/fridges! The owner and real estate company went above and beyond when it came to taking care of us!! They made the entire rental process so easy!! We will definitely consider this exact house the next time we are in SPI!!!!! Oh, did I mention the house is so well stocked (and taken care of) that there was nothing we needed!! Thanks Bill and Christy!!!

Owner response:Thanks Judy... I hope you visit again! Bill

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Guest: Dottie_HAC59974 (Round Rock, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/08/06

I would recommend this condo to anyone. The place was very nice and within walking distance to the beach and several restaurants. The Realtor company was also a pleasure to work with.

Owner response:Thanks Dottie! I hope we see you back again! Bill

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