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AMAZING GULF AND BAY VIEWS CORNER UNIT 30 STEPS TO BEACH

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Isla Blanca Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

AMAZING GULF AND BAY VIEWS CORNER UNIT 30 STEPS TO BEACH

Great views of paradise overlooking the gulf from this NEWLY REMODELED Aquarius beachfront 4th floor unit. Watch sunrise on the gulf from front balcony, watch sunsets and fireworks from rear balcony. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. No need for rental car, you can walk to entertainment and great bay side restaurants such as Louie’s Backyard, Palm Street Pier Bar & Grill, Laguna Bob's and Daddy's. Shopping, water park and theater also close by. Miles and miles of golden beach to walk or relax around the large pool and hot tub. Jet skis, parasail banana boats, dolphin watch, museums and lighthouse are just some of the near by attractions. The Aquarius is a gated beachfront complex with a friendly 24 hour management /security staff. The Aquarius also has a laundry room a small fitness and sauna room and a 3 BBQ areas. Unlike many units in rental pool the owner stays in this condominium quite often. W.I.F.I. In room. Wrist bands are required at the Aquarius during peak times , please read rental agreement for details and important entry information.


The Aquarius has recently undergone a major renovation inside, outside, pool, spa and grounds and is in outstanding condition.

Cancellation policies:

Outside 60 days full refund (90 days Winter Texans);
Inside 60 days we keep the deposit;
Inside 3 weeks no refund. (We will always try to rent your cancelled dates and may refund deposit, or payment if ALL nights are rented);
In case of a mandatory hurricane evacuation, a credit of per night stay will be given for each night island is unsafe.

S.P.I. PERMIT #2015-663434

Property manager

Greg & Sandy Dotson
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and put away dishes
Leave used beds unmade if you use sofa bed leave partially open or cushions off
Turn thermostat to 80 close curtains
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Treasures of the Gulf Museum and Port Isabel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier and Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier. Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Gravity Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Laguna BOB - ‬9 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We loved everything about this property! Great location and great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Great ocean view, wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, very clean, very comfortable bed, gated plentiful parking, and grounds are very well kept. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful view of the beach and the gulf.

Memorial Day week started off with loud and large crowds all over the island. As the holiday ended, the crowds dissipated and it was a very pleasant week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation spot

The condo was very nice and had everything we needed. Great selection of restaurants nearby and the beach was quiet and quite clean. We used only Ubers and taxis for transportation and that worked out well.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margot G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The property grounds are immaculate! The corner unit is perfect. Great views of the gulf from living room balcony and fantastic view on bay side watching the fireworks. Only complaint we had is the living room balcony door slid horrible. Even our 11 yr old granddaughter struggled to open and close it. Very, very hard to slide this glass door open and close. The rooms were perfect size for the 3 of us and we loved the updated kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls get away

My daughter and I traveled together a girls get away. The condo was perfect, accommodations were perfect. View is awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gulf Coast Retreat

As advertised, steps from the beach. Priceless views.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Our trip was great! The condo was just as it is pictured. The building is an older building but the actual condo was very nice. The pool was warm and clean. It was great just to walk out the path to the beach. There were dishes, pots and pans- pretty much anything you need to cook. The beach decorations were charming! There are many close shops and restaurants. Our only complaint is the water had a musty smell but I think this is all over the island not just at this property. The owner checked with us after we checked in to make sure everything was ok. I thought that was very kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonora M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The stay was great, perfect location. Nice and cozy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

All was great. Enjoyed the stay and the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiva Kumar B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Place is clean and there is easy access to the beach. Perfect place to unwind and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Week

We had a great time and could wake up and watch the sunrise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Condo With Amazing Views, Location & Amentities!

We stayed in this lovely condo for 3 weeks in January 2025. The location cannot be beat, and the condo itself was perfectly appointed with comfortable beds and a kitchen filled with all the tools & appliances you need. The owners were quick to respond to any questions and concerns. Would give 10 stars if I could! Enjoy :)
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and location

Lovely, low key property in walking distance to great eats and the beach. The unit was clean and the check in staff were super helpful. The owner was very responsive when the wifi was laggy. The pillows were kind of flat, but that was minor. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice family friendly location
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter break

The property is clean and nicely kept and stocked. All of the comforts of home. The building property is very well kept with a nice workout room, pool and hot tub. It was unfortunate that the water heater was broken for several days, but that was not the owner's fault. Most everyone in the building took the mild inconvenience in stride. Stuff happens.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Brad

Very nice convenient clean friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Perfect spot for a family vacstion
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place right on the beach

Great little condo right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aquarius

The property was nice. A bit dated (the oldest building on the Gulf, we were told, so to be expected!). Condo was nice-basic. Could use beach loungers and beach towels. Heated pool was very nice. Nice people. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIKE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great staycation

Great location with easy access to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Jewel - Great Place

I wish i could keep this place a secret. Great location, condominium, etc
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic view

Great stay at this property. It was cozy and we really enjoyed the view and the short stroll to the beach from the building. The bed was very firm, as others have mentioned but we still slept just fine. Appreciated the keyless entry when coming and going, not having to keep up with a key was so nice. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal family beach trip

Stayed for 3 nights with 2 teenagers. Easy proximity to beach and Gravity Park/arcade are a big plus and the balcony has a great view. The place is very clean and well-stocked. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg & Sandy Dotson

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Sandy and I live and work in Indianapolis we visited South Padre one weekend in 2005. We fell in love with the area and people and purchased unit 507 while there the following year we purchased 407 and recently purchased unit 906.

Why they chose this property

Aquarius has a friendly 24 hour security. Although it was the first high rise to be built on the island it has under gone a fantastic renovation. The grounds and landscape are immaculate. You will find all three of our units clean well supplied and updated regularly.
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