Aruba Bay Resort - Shell Yeah TABG013: Family and Pet-Friendly | Heated Pools, Resort Amenities and Beach Nearby
Why Guests Love This Property Shell Yeah offers the perfect mix of space, comfort, and coastal charm for families or groups. Pet-friendly and just a short stroll from the beach, this two-story townhome has everything you need for a relaxing North Padre Island getaway, from a fully equipped kitchen to private patios and stunning pool views.
Highlights Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with modern décor Pet-friendly property accommodating up to two dogs Private patio and balcony overlooking the pool and canal First floor includes master bedroom; bedrooms upstairs for privacy Family-friendly sleeping arrangements including bunk beds and sleeper sofa Access to two heated resort-style pools and splash pad Clubhouse, game room, pickleball, charcoal grills
Sleeping Arrangements Master bedroom (first floor): Queen size bed Second bedroom (second floor): King size bed Third bedroom (second floor): Queen size bed Fourth bedroom (second floor): Two sets of twin over full bunk beds Living area: Queen size sleeper sofa Bathrooms: 1st Floor – Walk-in shower 2nd Floor – Tub/shower combo and Walk-in shower Clean Bed Promise: We wash every sheet, towel, and comforter after each stay at our in-house professional facility at over 140°F, exceeding CDC standards.
Kitchen and Dining Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances Seating for ten Keurig and 12-cup coffee maker
Community Amenities Heated resort-style pool with two slides Heated pool and splash pad across the street Pool Update: The pool is open and available for normal use. Due to local Stage 3 water restrictions, decorative features like fountains and splash elements are temporarily unavailable. Poolside loungers, Tiki huts, and picnic tables Clubhouse and game room Pickleball court and two-level deck overlooking the canal Charcoal grills, boat slip rentals, fish cleaning station
Guest FAQs Q: Is this property pet-friendly? A: Yes, up to two dogs are allowed with applicable fees.
Q: How far is the beach? A: A 15-minute walk.
Q: Are linens and towels provided? A: Yes, all linens and towels are provided and professionally laundered after each stay.
Q: Is parking available? A: Yes, two reserved spots plus additional guest parking throughout the complex.
Q: Are boats allowed? A: No, boat/trailers are not authorized on the property; street-side parking attached to a vehicle only.
Location Beach: 15-minute walk Mustang Island State Park: 7 miles Padre Island National Seashore: 15 miles Downtown Corpus Christi: 20 miles USS Lexington: 26 miles Texas State Aquarium: 26 miles
Policies and Details Minimum stay: 2 nights Primary guest must be 25+ with valid ID matching the reservation Signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check-in Dog Friendly Property: Maximum of Two Dogs/No Weight Restriction Pet Fees: For stays of 1–29 days, the pet fee is $100 per pet plus a $50 cleaning fee, and for stays of 30+ days, the pet fee is $300 per pet plus a $100 cleaning fee
STR Permit #: 307850
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Corpus Christi
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Padre Island, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Sealife Center, or check out an event or a game at Thomas J Henry Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Whataburger - 5 min drive
Captain’s Diner - 4 min drive
Brewster Street Icehouse On The Island - 5 min walk
Doc's Seafood & Steaks - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Family & Pet-Friendly | Heated Pools, Resort Amenities & Beach Nearby have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Family & Pet-Friendly | Heated Pools, Resort Amenities & Beach Nearby?
As of 3 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family & Pet-Friendly | Heated Pools, Resort Amenities & Beach Nearby on 14 Sept 2026 start from £289, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Family & Pet-Friendly | Heated Pools, Resort Amenities & Beach Nearby pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Family & Pet-Friendly | Heated Pools, Resort Amenities & Beach Nearby?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family & Pet-Friendly | Heated Pools, Resort Amenities & Beach Nearby?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family & Pet-Friendly | Heated Pools, Resort Amenities & Beach Nearby?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Family & Pet-Friendly | Heated Pools, Resort Amenities & Beach Nearby located?
This family-friendly Corpus Christi holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Whitecap Beach and Padre Balli Park. North Padre Island Beach is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location. Clean. Helpful on site staff as well as property management. Thank you!
Kelley H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2026
We love hearing this—thank you!
Great location, clean space, and a helpful team both on-site and behind the scenes—that’s exactly the experience we aim for.
We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
The house was just as described in the advertising. It was large enough for 14 people, clean, comfortable and a great location. A quick 10 minute walk to the beach and right by the pool. The only negative comment was the house was very cold when the air conditioning was on. Many people would probably like this!We would definitely rent this house again.
Michelle F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing this! We’re so glad the home was a great fit for your group and that you enjoyed the space, cleanliness, and location—being close to both the beach and the pool really makes it easy to settle into vacation mode.
We appreciate the note about the A/C as well. It can definitely keep things cool, especially during those warm island days, but it’s easy to adjust to everyone’s comfort level.
Thanks again for staying with us—we’d love to welcome your group back anytime for another great beach getaway!
Everything was great! Condo was ready and perfect for our family. The host was always available and responsive to our questions and needs. Thank you!
Valerie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
We are glad you loved Aruba Bay Resort Shell Yeah TABG013 ! Our favorite is the spacious space in the back for family gatherings! We hope you enjoyed that part too! You are welcome back anytime! -Padre Escapes
The place was spacious and clean. We like the spot as it was close to the pool. The location was 4 minutes away from the beach driven. Will definitely save the location for next time.
Marco L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2024
Awesome news, Marco! We are so excited to gain a loyal customer! You are welcome back anytime! -Padre Escapes
First time as a family (14 people , 8 adults and 6 kids) to visit NPI and we love it; condo very nice and clean, swimming pool beatiful, beach very clean, everybody enjoy it, for sure we will be back and add 4 more people to the trip.
rodolfo c.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2025
Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes for your first family trip to North Padre Island! We're thrilled to hear that your group of 14 enjoyed the condo, pool, and beach. We look forward to welcoming you and your expanded group in the future! - Padre Escapes
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10/10 Excellent
Jerry H.
11 Jun 2025
Aruba Shell Yeah-amazing stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Awesome place. Everything’s in the rental!! 2 great pools for the kids !! Close to the beach. Definitely stay their again!!
Jerry H.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2025
Thanks so much for the great review! We’re glad you loved the rental and that the pools and beach access made your stay extra fun for the kids. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gregory B.
11 Jun 2024
Good Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a great stay. A lot to offer in the close proximity to the location (fishing, swimming, and beach).
Gregory B.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate your highlighting the close proximity to all the fun things to do! We are happy that everyone was able to enjoy the rental. You all are welcome back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Myriam B.
3 Apr 2024
Review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a great expreience
Myriam B.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2024
Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind review, and we are so glad you had a great stay with Padre Escapes!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sara C.
25 Jun 2024
Very Clean and Great Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice and clean condo. Tons of room, great location. We had zero issues. I would definitely stay here again.
Sara C.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2024
Thank you for the feedback! Please feel free to contact us for assistance with getting this property booked again in the future. Thank you! -Padre Escapes
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
seth r.
21 Jun 2024
Very Nice Property
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Property was really set up well. It had a great location and pool was very kid friendly. The house cookware was top notch. I’d definitely stay again.
seth r.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with Padre Escapes and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
The property was very clean. It is more than a 8 min walk to the beach. I would recommend taking your car or renting a golf cart.
Amber W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2024
Wow! Thank you for your awesome review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We always strive to provide perfect, 5-Star service & accommodations! We would be happy to welcome you back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.
We, a family of 5 (kids 2-8) and grandparents, stayed here for 5 nights and had a blast! The place was very clean and felt new and nice. The kitchen had tons of dishes for everyone and plenty of things to prepare meals with. The little backyard was actually great, good size to sit in the Adirondack chairs and for kids to play catch in. Location was great- a couple minute drive to the beach and easy to get to a grocery store or restaurant. Nice having one bedroom on the ground floor for someone who doesn’t do well with steps. The pool area was great and our kids had a blast on the slides. We’d definitely recommend this place and would stay here again for sure!
Jayne F.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
We appreciate your feedback Jayne. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family! We would love to host you again, feel free to contact us so we help book your next stay. This property is a great location to access the beach, restaurants and has a great pool that suits adults and the kids!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Marion, TX
21 Jul 2025
Family Beach Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a beautiful time in this beach home. Access to the pools were so helpful and we had enough space for our big family to enjoy everything. My two babies had a lot of fun in the backyard as well! The only couple things we may have needed was blankets and a broom so we could sweep up the sand that trickled in from our beach visits. Everything else was perfect and we had such a great time!
A guest from Marion, TX
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad your family had a beautiful time and enjoyed the pools and backyard. A broom should have been included, and we’ll check on that to ensure it’s available for future guests. We’re happy everything else was perfect and hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda F.
30 May 2024
Great location leaky ceiling
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I really liked the location. The problem was the ceiling was leaking from the second floor to the first floor. Plaster falling to the ground. I am 68 years old and slipped on the floor where the ceiling was leaking and almost did the splits.
Linda F.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, it's truly appreciated. We greatly apologize that you had trouble with the ceiling leaking. We understand how this could pose an inconvenience upon your experience. We are proud to inform you that ceiling has since been repaired. We appreciate your insight and hope to host you again in the future.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Leah S.
5 Aug 2025
The condo was clean and in overall good condition however the ac stayed 10 degrees hotter downstairs (even over night with no-one going in and out of the condo) when maintenance showed up 8 hours after contacting them their only suggestion was to close the vents off upstairs so it would blow harder downstairs.. the dryer did not work and the fridge took 24 hours to cool as if it had been shut off prior to our stay. The trash cans around the grilling area located right outside of the condo were over flowing when we checked in and smelled awful. When we called maintenance to have them change it out they said they had already been informed by other guests but still took 24 hours before emptying them. The pools were nice and clean and the fishing docs were easily accessible. Nice place but for the price i expected it to be better maintained.
Leah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the pools, fishing docks, and overall layout of the condo. That said, we’re truly sorry to hear that several aspects of your experience did not meet expectations.
Regarding the A/C imbalance, we apologize for the delay in response and that the suggested workaround wasn’t more effective.
As for the dryer issue and the time it took for the fridge to cool, we do want to clarify that refrigerators are left open between guest stays to allow for proper cleaning and sanitation. When food is loaded into them shortly after arrival, it can take some time for the unit to stabilize and reach the appropriate temperature.
In regard to the exterior trash cans near the grilling area — those are managed by the property’s HOA, and they were notified as soon as we were made aware. We completely agree that the delay in removing the trash was not ideal, and we’ll continue to follow up to help ensure it’s handled more promptly in the future.
We genuinely appreciate you bringing these items to our attention and have shared all notes with our maintenance and operations teams. We hope to have the chance to host you again and provide a smoother experience next time.- Padre Escapes
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