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BEST BUY!! -Jackie's Direct BeachFront Condo -Spectacular View -Remodeled

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BEST BUY!! -Jackie's Direct BeachFront Condo -Spectacular View -Remodeled

Tiki#234 is owned by Jackie and Jim Gallup. Tiki#234 is one of only 12 Tiki condos that face directly to the beach. Recently remodeled, It is among the best Tiki Condos and the Gallup’s offer it at the lowest price of any Direct BeachFront Tiki Condo. It is located away from Clayton’s Beach Bar and construction of the new Marriott Hotel.

Our Direct BeachFront Tiki#234 Condo has the best beach views on SPI. NOT just a partial beach view from a beachfront complex, we have SPECTACULAR full-views of the Gulf of Mexico. Both master bedroom and living room open to 20 ft balcony through new sliding patio doors that keep the unit quiet. One flight of stairs to peace and privacy with a direct panoramic view of the ever-changing Gulf of Mexico. Watch the sunrise and listen to the waves from our new bar-height pub chairs or from your bedroom.

Condo has a king size bed in the bedroom and 2 recliners and queen sleeper sofa in the living room. There is an upgraded kitchen and remodeled bath with a walk-in shower. We have 2 flat screen TVs, Wi-Fi and cable with 6 HBO channels. We provide linens, bath and beach towels and a full kitchen. The Condo has dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, blender, hairdryer, ceiling fans, dehumidifier and much more.

The condo's bedroom includes a new built-in desk and dresser with 30+ drawers and 12 feet of hanger space. If this condo is not available for the dates you need, consider our other Tiki Condominium (Tiki#140 and VRBO #838470). This ground floor condo is a large (750 sqft) one bedroom unit 25 steps from the beach. Tiki#140 is also less expensive than our Direct BeachFront Tiki#234.

Family-friendly Tiki Condominium is located at north end of SPI. Across Padre Blvd is Sea Turtle Inc. and SPI Birding and Nature Center. (See picture of turtle release.) Nearby is golfing at the SPI Golf Club in Laguna VIsta, the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, SPI's Schlitterbahn Water Park and visiting Mexico at the Progresso border crossing. There is fishing in the surf, deep sea or bay fishing trips, dolphin watching and horseback riding. There is volleyball at Clayton’s Beach Bar, swimming and windsurfing and miles of open pristine beach. The Tiki is great for families, 2 heated swimming pools, on-site coin laundry, free long distance and beautiful landscaping.

This property is registered with the City of SPI Permit No. 2025-0390.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 22 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

South Padre Island

Located on the beach, this condo is in North End, a neighborhood in South Padre Island. Whaling Wall and Jesus Christ of the Fisherman Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Long Island Village Golf Course and South Padre Island Golf Club. Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Sea Turtle Inc are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Laguna Madre Nature Trail - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does BEST BUY!! -Jackie's Direct BeachFront Condo -Spectacular View -Remodeled have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at BEST BUY!! -Jackie's Direct BeachFront Condo -Spectacular View -Remodeled ?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEST BUY!! -Jackie's Direct BeachFront Condo -Spectacular View -Remodeled on May 12, 2026 start from $266, 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 BEST BUY!! -Jackie's Direct BeachFront Condo -Spectacular View -Remodeled pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEST BUY!! -Jackie's Direct BeachFront Condo -Spectacular View -Remodeled ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST BUY!! -Jackie's Direct BeachFront Condo -Spectacular View -Remodeled ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEST BUY!! -Jackie's Direct BeachFront Condo -Spectacular View -Remodeled located?

Nestled on the beach, this North End condo building is just steps from Andy Bowie Park and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Sea Turtle Inc are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Great time at the beach!

Enjoyable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gry B.

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

Excellent couples getaway

Beautiful view of the coast both at sunrise & sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda P.

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

Vacation stay

The location was perfect. The condo was great for my spouse and I to spend Christmas. We really enjoyed our first stay on South Padre
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reggie M.

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

Great get away our go to Place

Excellent,Perfect view close to things we enjoy,We love the Tiki
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexie S G.

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

Excellent

We will stay again at this condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santi G.

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

Family Time

Beach Front Beach Front Beach Front!! My family and I had an amazing time. The Views and Atmosphere here at the TIKI are on another Level. The morning jogs/bike rides cannot be beat on this island. South Padre Island is my Second Home, and I plan to be a permanent resident as soon as I retire from my business in Houston Tx. LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Perfect Condo and Location on SPI

The condo was perfect for us. It was lightly refreshed and very clean. If you are looking for a clean, comfortable place to stay on SPI this is an excellent choice. Our stay was over the July 4th weekend and even with Clayton’s Beach Bar about 200 yards away the noise on July 4th from all the beach goers and music was minimal when the sliding doors were closed. The Tiki condo complex is well kept, has security checking for parking passes and wristbands to ensure those on the property should be there. The Tiki front desk quickly checked us in and explained where the laundry room, libraries, pools, and larger trash bins were located.
Watching the fireworks on July 4th from the condo balcony. (There are fireworks every Friday & Saturday that you will be able to see from the comfort of the balcony.)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Meredith F.

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

Restful Retreat

We came to unwind and enjoy ourselves. I had a family member die in December, and I have another relative with a terminal disease. It was nice to escape the real world and enjoy the sun, sea, and the crashing waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

Wonderful

We rented both condos they have and they were wonderful. Got all paperwork on time and very friendly people and helpful,we loved the deck that looked over the ocean and had coffee in morning and drinks at night.daughtor and family stayed at other one and loved it.it is also big .at lot of room for her family.would stay there again. Kris and cliff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget A.

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

A piece of heaven

Perfect. Very clean, million dollar location! Unpack your suit, grab a drink and leave your stress behind. A real gem. Owners are very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Esteban T.

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

Prime beach location

Location is prime for beach experience. Next to Bar Louie and Clayton's is convenient for food and drinks while at the beach during the day. Had front row patio view for weekend fireworks at Bar Louie pier. Overall condo was good except for living room sofa bed & recliners. Sofa bed was very uncomfortable and probably ready for a replacement and some electrical plugs weren't working properly. Everything else was good as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carla Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great views!

The best thing about this condo was that it was facing the beautiful Gulf and it allowed dogs. You could walk downstairs and be on the beach. Unfortunately, it was really dirty and gross; mold was in the bathroom, human hairs everywhere on the floor, linens weren’t clean, and the furniture was really old, worn, and stained. I read in the description that it had been remodeled, but it looked like it had been many, many years ago. Clayton’s and the Marriott next door were loud in the evenings, which was not what I understood from the description.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherri R.

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

Great View

The condo was clean and in a good location. The beach view was awesome. Everything was good with 2 exceptions. We had an extremely hard time locking both sliding glass doors. The other thing was the condo really needs to be remodeled. Other than the shower and the flooring, everything else is really old. Too many personal decorations and pictures. Should be a lighter feeling inside. Total update needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

steve y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Response to property owner

I cleaned the property before we left and it was left as clean or cleaner than when we arrived. Disabled wife had spiked chocolate ice cream in the bed which I didn’t catch. ( my mistake) The owner claimed it was dog puke ( no dog) and claimed the condo was trashed. I was charged 200$. Didn’t mind paying for any ruined bedding but false allegations were concerning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

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

View from the patio

Very much enjoyed SPI at this beach side patio. Great location! Steps from the beach. Very comfortable with all the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheryl E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great View

That about sums up the reason to stay at this condo….Great View…the place is old and if cleaned properly it would be a nice place to stay…the worst was having filthy floors in every room! We arrived when it was raining so we took our shoes off in condo and our socks where filthy within minutes of inspecting the area…I have no idea what Covid clean is but it ain’t what we walked into especially the bathroom…the kitchen faucet doesn’t swivel and is therefore stuck between the sink…just a few of the complaints..it rained almost all of our time there so we were stuck in a moldy smelling condo (you are not allowed to leave sliding doors open and have to keep a/c on even when it’s colder outside) not sure why that is? Don’t like leaving on a negative so I will repeat the condo has a Great View.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilda S.

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

Great location

Condo is not fancy or contemporary but it is comfortable, had everything we needed, and best of all for us, was very close to the beach. We got to watch the sunrise from our balcony and the fireworks on Friday and Saturday. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Excellent

The property was great. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

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

Quiet and on the beach

Can't get any closer to the beach. Facing East, bright and hot on the balcony in the morning but afternoon/evening very nice. Despite two major bars next door, they are on the North side and this condo is on the South so heard nothing. It's an older place but nice. Really only in it for sleeping and breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Vacay prior to wedding in Corpus

Great location right on the beach with great view of beach from balcony. Good parking. Fireworks from hotel next door from adjacent pier! Plenty of storage and space. Felt homey.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

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

Fun Relaxed stay.

Good communication with the renter. Nice comfortable place in an absolutely great location. Right on the beach. Condo had everything we expected and needed. Will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chan T.

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

Best location. Best view

This property is one of a dozen or so that face the beach, very rare and fun! It is on the second level which is also a plus. Living space is less than 1000 sq feet but is as advertised, a comfortable place to stay. Overall is in a great location with bars/restaurants next door. We will definitelyp stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon K.

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

50th Anniversary

Great way to spend our 50th wedding anniversary. Great location, great condo and many great places to eat.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

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

Annual Fall trip to SPI

Condo was clean and comfortable with a direct ocean view. Jim and Jackie provided everything needed for a great stay, more than a lot of hosts. They were very efficient with communication, great hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great location

Comfortable and perfect for a beach getaway! Great location with easy beach access. The patio view is amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by James Gallup

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We love the Tiki!

Why they chose this property

Great Family Condo, Friendly People, Super Location

What makes this property unique

Direct Beachfront Views

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English

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