Location: Private Homes, South Padre Island, Gulf Coast, Texas, USA (25 minutes from Brownsville airport, Beachfront) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 4 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 13)
There are two villas/townhouses (Casa Familiar & Casa Vecina) in this structure/duplex to be rented separately. Each are upscale, 2700 square foot, four bedroom townhomes. The properties are situated directly on the beach and feature a wealth of amenities. Walk off the large patios, each with a private swimming pool and onto the beach. On the first floor of both townhouses is: bedroom #1 (queen canopy bed and a daybed with twin trundle bed-2 twin beds or can be converted into king bed) and bath. Fully-equipped kitchen, living and dining room (table seats 12) with full entertainment system and, 1/2 bath.
On the 2nd floor of Casa Familiar is: master bedroom (bdrm #2) with a king bed, bath & balcony; bedroom # 3 with full bed, twin bunk beds and twin trundle bed & bath; bedroom#4 with queen canopy bed & bath; laundry with washer & dryer, game room with balcony overlooking the beach. All bedrooms have adjoining full baths. Property is private and gated. Bring your laptop; high speed internet is provided.
Casa Vecina differs in beds from Casa Familiar as it has a full bed & twin bed in bedroom #3. A sleeper couch (queen size) is located in the 2nd floor game room to accommodate 2 more persons.
Note: Calendar is NOT blocked out until BOTH Casa Familiar & Casa Vecina are unavailable.
THANKSGIVING WEEK SPECIAL: Instead of Holiday rates, mid-season rates apply ($3400/wk or $550/nt)
NOV & DEC. RATE SPECIAL: $2400/wk. or $390/nt (not including Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : & gated parking in the driveway
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed : Bunk bed with pull-ou trundle (all 3 beds are twin sized)
- Convertible Bed (2) : Day bed is twin-sized with twin-sized trundle
- Crib (2) : In addition to standard-sized baby bed, there is a port-a-crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : 3rd TV is flat-screen for movie viewing in 2nd floor sunroom
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool : 8 x 10ft. pool with colorful light show
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone (7)
- Broadband Internet : SBC-highspeed
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : First floor bedroom & living area
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak Season ..... Summer Months ... Weekly stays only (Sat-Sat)..$5600/week.
Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Labor Day & Springbreak is:
$600/night (5 night min)...$3950/week.
Mid-Season ...... Mar-May 28... $550/night (3 night minimum) $3500/wk.
Off-Season ................ $450/night (3 night minimum)...$2900/wk.
Security/Damage Deposit is $1000 and is refundable.
14.5% Tax + $250 Cleaning Fee.
Note: Calendar is NOT blocked until BOTH townhouses are not available.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Walk Off the Patio and Onto the Beach!
Year Purchased: 1999
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes
During Thanksgiving week, 1999, my husband & I loaded up our Suburban with our 9 children and drove for the first time to a beach directly straight south of Kansas City...arriving in South Padre Island 17 hrs. later. After vacationing in Marco Island, FL, the previous year, we found that SPI was much more family friendly. We all fell in love with it. So much so, that we figured out how we could purchase a beach house making time at the beach a regular family event. We were able to find a rundown townhouse, which sat directly on the beach and had been on the market for over a yr. We negotiated a great price, renovated it ourselves, named it Casa Familiar, and began renting to help with our costs. Since then, we've been renting to some wonderful families for as many as 8 years in a row and others who have stayed several times.
Now that our children are beginning to marry and we have our first grandchild, we've expanded by purchasing Casa Vecina which adjoins Casa Familiar. Thanks to the financial support of our guests, we're able to maintain and update the house making it a comfortable and family friendly place for everyone to enjoy.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
There's nothing like real beachfront living...unfortunately, many property owners claim beachfront but are located across the street or even blocks away. The end of our patio is the seawall to the beach. We can prepare lunch in the kitchen while watching the kids play on the beach and we're within shouting distance when they need to come home.
For emergencies, police & firefighters are located only 2 blocks away.
For all you sports fans- satellite sports TV. Free snacks 5-7 PM. Try the Pittsburgh style steak!
Owner's Map of Private Homes
Presently, I'm a therapist/psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical instructor at a state school of nursing. However, when we purchased Casa Familiar, I was a stay at home mom with 9 children, 2 with special needs and i or 2 foster children. Managing a rental business was a great way to stay at home and work. Technology has made working from anyplace possible. With my Droid phone, I can answer emails while on vacation or during one of our kid's tennis matches.
Working in our rental business has given me the opportunity to meet many wonderful people to whom I'd never have access and the hours are incredibly flexible.
Property Photos
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- Patio to beach - South Padre Island Beach Rental
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- Front view of both townhomes - South Padre Island Beach Rental
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- Casa Familiar-Dining room, living room - South Padre Island Beach Rental
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- Casa Familiar-Dining room
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- Casa Familiar-Kitchen
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- Casa Familiar-Master/#2 bedroom
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- Casa Familiar-Master/#2 bedroom
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- Casa Familiar-Upstairs bedroom #3
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- Casa Familiar-Game Room
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- Casa Familiar-Game room with flat screen TV
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- Casa Vecina-Living/dining room
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- Casa Vecina-Living/dining room
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- Casa Vecina-Kitchen
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- Casa Vecina-Master/#2 bedroom
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- Casa Vecina-Bedroom #4
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- Casa Vecina-Downstairs bedroom #1
Traveler Reviews (14)
Excellent Family Home
Guest: Amy
(Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
My family and I stayed here last Summer. It was a perfect vacation and lived up to every description and picture! There were 5 adults and 4 children and we were all very comfortable and had lots of room to enjoy. The kitchen was well equipped, and the large dining table made meal time very nice. The private pool was just perfect. And the immediate access to the beach was very convenient. We hope to stay here many more times and appreciate the owners hospitality. I would highly recommend this home. You will not be sorry!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with young children.
Perfect for a full family getaway!
Guest: Rachel C.
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11
Review Submitted: 07/03/11
My family stayed at Casa Vecina this May and had a wonderful time. The home was perfectly appointed and we managed to fit our mish-mash of extended families all into this one townhouse without bumping elbows. It's very spacious with plenty of places to get some privacy or hang out together. Also, it was very, very clean and had everything we didn’t have room to pack. The pool isn't huge, but it's the perfect size if you have young children; not so small you can't swim around, not so big you have to worry all the time. The best part has to be the beachfront access! Waking up every morning to the sun coming up over the water just outside your vacation rental has to be the best part of any trip to South Padre! The section of the beach where this rental is located is also rather quiet. My family usually can’t agree on anything, but we all agree that we’re going back to Casa Vecina.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Wonderful Home on the Beach
Guest: Kay
(Athens, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/16/11
Review Submitted: 06/03/11
This house is truly one of the nicest vacation homes I have ever rented. It was everything it was advertised as being. Access to the beach was just a few steps away and if you don't feel like walking a few steps, there is the nice pool to sit by. The furnishings were nice and very comfortable. Trish was more than responsive to all of my emails and questions. My advice - if you want to spend a few days or a week or two this is the place to do it!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Amazing!
Guest: Jeff & Tara
(Ann Arbor, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 03/21/11
Review Submitted: 03/28/11
My fiance and I felt that this home is an absolute must if you intend on fully enjoying your stay in SPI! The beauty of the home itself was amazing and the view was breath-taking in regard to both sunrise and sunset on the water. This property is also located fairly close to many excellent restaurants and activities, however, a vehicle would be a good idea being that most of the dining is on the other side of the island. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay and I fully intend on making a return trip in the future.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children.
Very nice beach house
Guest: M & T
(Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 03/17/11
Review Submitted: 03/27/11
Hello Trish, We wanted to let you know we had a wonderful family vacation in your beach house on South Padre Island. It was everything we expected and more. We met Kathie, she was very helpful and welcoming. We enjoyed visiting with her. You have a very nice place and if we ever get the opportunity to return we will be sure to contact you to see if this place is available. Thanks for everything. Mike and Teresa
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children.
Charming and Relaxing!
Guest: Vero
(Brownsville, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10
Review Submitted: 12/27/10
My family and I stayed at this beautiful beach house in May. We had a wonderful time! Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate with us, but this spacious home allowed us to gather inside and enjoy ourselves just as much! The bedrooms are all exactly as pictured. Each room is unique and oh soooo comfortable! The beds are excellent. The living room and kitchen area is very spacious so it's great for large families. The pool is so cute and looks amazing at night with the color-changing effects. The owners are very nice wonderful people. We will definately be back in the future!!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children.
BEAUTIFUL RELAXING WEEKEND
Guest: MitziR
(Dripping Springs Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/21/10
Review Submitted: 11/01/10
The house was found as described on the site. South Padre Island and the beaches were super clean. The neighborhood itself was very clean and well maintained. The sunrises and sunsets every day were just beautiful--and were viewed directly from the patios! The house is perfect for large groups---some were upstairs in the game room, a couple downstairs watching football and another in the bedroom wrtting a novel. The manager Kathie, was easy to reach and called once just to see how things were going and offer her services if we needed them. The owner, Patricia was very nice and dependable in responding to e-mails...etc...If you want the WONDERFUL experience of STAYING ON THE BEACH in a beautiful beach home this is the house for you...you won' tbe dissapointed...We definitely plan to return---for a longer stay!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, families with young children.
Guest: D Anderson
(Kansas City Mo)
Date of Stay: 03/11/10
Review Submitted: 03/11/10
This is one of the nicest vacation home in which we've stayed.We rented directly from the owners; who are very nice people. The home was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. It is situated directly on the best part of South Padre Island Beach away from the big hotels; yet conveniently located 5 minutes from everyting. This place lacks nothing. We will definitely try to return.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/03/10
Review Submitted: 02/03/10
We stayed at this house a few years ago. We absolutly loved it. Game room was great for gathering. The best part was you could step off of the brick on the patio into the sand.
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Guest: Jack McMahon
(Cibolo, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/29/09
Review Submitted: 12/29/09
Patricia, My wife and I would like to tell you what a wonderful time we had at your beautiful house on South Padre. The only way to be closer to the surf would have been for the house to be built in the water! Very private and secure. We loved it and will be coming back. Thanks! Jack and Helen McMahon
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