We have been going to the S. Padre Island area for winter vacations for a number of years and generally stay in condo's on the island. Most of the apartments for rent require a monthly or longer stay, which we can't do, yet.
So when my wife found this apartment that was available for our vacation, we were very interested and after following up with Courtney on a few questions we had, we rented it for our 9 day break. This turned out to be an excellent decision.
The unit and grounds were as described and then some. The apt was spotless and well equipped. The kitchen had all the necessary plates, glasses, silverware, utensils, etc. The bed was probably one of the best I've ever had on a vacation. There's wireless and a tv with Direct TV service, lots of closet space, and really everything we needed.
For us, a real bonus was the outside patio and grilling area, which I used every night we were there. It was about a 4 block walk to our favorite seafood market and restaurant (Joes Oyster Bar) and we grilled fresh fish and shrimp almost every night. Ike always had the grill nice and clean each day.
For us, the real pleasure was staying in a building where the owners lived, as opposed to a condo where you have to deal with a property manager or rental agent if anything comes up. Courtney and Ike were always around and asked if we needed anything or had any questions about the area and just visited with us when we were outside or coming and going. The on-site cat would stop by to visit every so often. The owners and their family and friends were constantly working on the grounds to keep everything clean and attractive.
The building is in a nice quiet residential area with plenty of street parking available, but only 4 blocks from the main highway so it's easy to go anywhere else in the area.
We would certainly recommend it to family and friends and we would hope an apt is available for the next time we come to visit this area.