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Steps to the Sand! Pet-Friendly Condo with Pool, Hot Tub, & Dune Views

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Updated living space with new cozy sofa with a chaise for relaxing
Bright and airy living space with natural light
Airy and bright dining area with ceiling fan for comfort
Great living, dining, and kitchen space to spend time with the family
Admire the shimmering El Constante pool—perfect for a refreshing dip after a sun-soaked day of beach adventures and coastal fun.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4530 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Whitecap Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • North Padre Island Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Packery Channel
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the Sand! Pet-Friendly Condo with Pool, Hot Tub, & Dune Views

El Constante 117: Steps to the Sand! Pet-Friendly Condo with Pool, Hot Tub, & Dune Views!

Soak up the summer sun at El Constante 117, your beachside home base just a few sandy steps from the Gulf! This charming, pet-friendly condo is perfectly located for families looking to make the most of their coastal getaway—with quick beach access, a sparkling pool, relaxing hot tub, and the seawall walkway just outside your door.

Inside, you’ll find cool beachy vibes, a well equipped kitchen, and a comfy living space that opens to a private patio overlooking the dunes—the perfect place to sip your morning coffee or wind down after a day in the waves.

Whether you’re splashing in the surf, strolling the shoreline, or just kicking back poolside, El Constante 117 puts you in vacation mode from the moment you arrive.

CONDO INTERIOR FEATURES
-First floor location
-Open living, dining and kitchen area
-Flat screen TVs
-Free private Wi-Fi

KITCHEN & DINING
-Fully equipped kitchen
-Seating for six
-12-cup coffee maker

1 BEDROOM / 1 BATHROOM (SLEEPS 4)
-Master bedroom: King size bed
-Living area: Queen size sleeper sofa
-Guest bathroom: Tub/shower combo

EXTERIOR FEATURES
-Private patio with chairs off living area and partial beach view
-Open parking throughout complex for two vehicles, parking permit is required
-Additional parking for guests is street side
-Boat/trailers not authorized throughout complex, street side parking with vehicle attached

EL CONSTANTE COMPLEX FEATURES
-Heated, saltwater swimming pool (heated to a max temp of 86 degrees in winter months)
-Hot tub
-Poolside loungers, chairs and tables
-Designated golf cart parking
-Laundry facility on site, $2 for washer and $2 for dryer (Quarter exchange at front office)
-Gazebo with gas grills (Due to our frequent droughts, high winds and burn bans -No other types of BBQ grills, pits, or outdoor cooking equipment is allowed on the premises; including parking lots, patios, or balconies

CLEANING
-CLEAN BED PROMISE: Padre Escapes launders our standardized linen, including every comforter, every sheet, every pillowcase, every towel - EVERY TIME!
-After each stay we replace all towels and linens from our 6100SF laundry facility where they are washed in temps of at least 60sC/140sF, exceeding CDC recommendations.
-Every property is stocked with bath towels and washcloths for the maximum occupancy of the property, along with one hand towel per bathroom.
-These starter amenities are provided for your convenience until you can go shopping and are not replenished during your stay: hand/bath soap, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and a sponge.
-We inspect every property to make sure it is up to standard and ready for your arrival.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-A two-night minimum stay is required.
-A signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check in. Contracting guests of Padre Escapes must be 25 years of age or older and have a valid State Driver’s License or other acceptable ID. The ID must match the guest’s name on the reservation.
-PET FRIENDLY PROPERTY: MAXIMUM OF ONE PET/ WEIGHT RESTRICTION OF 35LBS OR LESS.
-Dog breeds not permitted at El Constante due to HOA guidelines: Pit Bull-type, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Malamute, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow, Wolf-dog hybrid, or Husky-type (including Siberian).
-$100 per pet fee (7 days or less), $200 (8-29 days), $300 (30+ days).
-$50 pet cleaning fee (7 days or less), $75 (8-29 days), $100 (30+ days).

LOCATION
-Beachfront Complex
-Mustang Island State Park 7 miles away
-Padre Island National Seashore 15 miles away
-Downtown Corpus Christi 20 miles away
-USS Lexington 26 miles away
-Texas State Aquarium 26 miles away

STR Permit #: 307394

Property manager

Padre Escapes Vacation Rentals
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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Corpus Christi

Located on the beach, this condo 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. Texas Sealife Center and Funtrackers Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Corpus Christi, Texas

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • JP Luby Surf Park - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Packery Channel - 10 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laredo Taco Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Almeida - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the Sand! Pet-Friendly Condo with Pool, Hot Tub, & Dune Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Steps to the Sand! Pet-Friendly Condo with Pool, Hot Tub, & Dune Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Sand! Pet-Friendly Condo with Pool, Hot Tub, & Dune Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Sand! Pet-Friendly Condo with Pool, Hot Tub, & Dune Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Sand! Pet-Friendly Condo with Pool, Hot Tub, & Dune Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Padre Island condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Whitecap Beach and Packery Channel. North Padre Island Beach and Padre Balli Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances J.

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

Super easy beach access

This property is so close to the beach. Easy to walk to and from the condo/beach throughout the day. The pool is heated and a good size. Great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

DEAN K.

El Constante Review

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Condo is a short walk to the beach. Condo needs new furniture and an overall update. Being on the first floor, you hear on the noise from the unit above. The best part of the condo unit is that it is right on the beach.

4/10 Poor

Caroline D.

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

Noisy & Sleepless!

Bring a super plush mattress topper bc the King Size Bed feels like you are sleeping on concrete! Don’t forget earplugs bc the AC unit roars outside the bedroom window. The ceiling fan is super loose and it clank clank clanks too! There is zero insulation between the floors and you hear every step, chair scrape and door open right above. It truly sounded like they were bowling upstairs last night! Never mind the old uncomfy couch and old confusing shower faucet those were minor issues in comparison! Only stay here if you cannot find another pet friendly option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonore H.

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

Perfect beach spot!

Perfect location, walking distance to the beach. Staff was very friendly and accommodating, online check in/ check out process was so easy! Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome K.

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

Wonderful beach condo

Great location, right in front of the beach. Very clean condo with a fun swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

Beach trip

Condo was nice and cozy, clean and had everything necessary for our trip the ac units for multiple condos is right outside the window of the bedroom and some of them are kind of loud it didnt bother us as we like to sleep with the tv on overall good experience for a smaller family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

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

Cute and cozy

Location is spectacular. This one bedroom condo was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsey C.

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

Wonderful

Everyone was great. Enjoyed it very much
Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

R. L.

The stay I needed

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: Relaxing
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8/10 Good

A guest from Benbrook, TX

El Constante #117

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, extremely clean, right on the beach. Only complaint is that the bed was too hard.
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10/10 Excellent

Clean & Convenient

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We booked last minute for a quick weekend getaway. It was clean and convenient to the beach.
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8/10 Good

Renee D.

Great place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: So close to the beach! Very clean. Great pool. Can’t wait to return.
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8/10 Good

Angelica G.

Great view for the room and cost, close close to the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 very good view and not far from the beach at all. The only thing i would change is having better bed sheets as the ones there were extremely thin.
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8/10 Good

George L.

Beach Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great time but something needs to be done with the sofa in the unit so broken down it's like sitting on the floor and the bed has no headboard and is very noisy when you roll over other than that was a good location don't be fooled when they say the sofa is new will be back next year for sure in another unit.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Cuero, TX

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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: The room was clean and we enjoyed the stay. It was very relaxing. The kids loved the pool. Definitely would plan to stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim A., houston

Great location.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, clean and neat condo. I would only make one suggestion to the owners get a new box spring and mattress, the bed is comfy but the box spring creaks when you roll over.
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10/10 Excellent

Angelica R.

We will be coming back!

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: My family and I stayed for 2 nights and had a blast. The place was very clean and had easy instructions to check in and check out. Owner very quick to respond. Highly recommend because of the price, location, cleanliness, and very nice pool.
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10/10 Excellent

Rose H.

Pleasant beach visit

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a pleasant stay in a main level unit that was a short walk to the beach and pool. The bed was comfortable, there were enough dishes to make some good meals, and the best was the location facing the dunes/beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Were pleased with our stay. Didnt find a couple of cleaning items

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: Someone parked 2 of their golf carts on out parking spaces. But everything else was fine.
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

Beautiful Condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very welcoming when we walked in. Enough room for 4 people. (2 adults, 2 kids). Rental was walking distance to the beach. A great escape for a few days! Pool was fun too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Johanna W., San marcos

Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I’ve stayed at this resort a couple times. I’m always been really happy but the last couple times a hot tub has not been working properly.
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10/10 Excellent

Jana K.

Great Condo on the Beach - Dog Friendly

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo is located on right on the beach with parking right in front of the condo to unload all of your beach gear. The condo was very clean and has the basic cooking items needed to prepare meals. We especially liked that the unit was dog friendly.My only suggestion is that the unit needs a new mattress. This is our second time to stay in an El Constante condo and we would recommend it to others looking for a beach get away.
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2/10 Terrible

Deanna F.

Needs updating

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pictures online are not recent. Couch is completely wore out and the bed is as hard as a rock. Checked out a day early because of the bed. It was worth losing the nights stay so we didn’t have to sleep in that bed another night.
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2/10 Terrible

Betsey C.

Uncomfortable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Couch in 117 was terrible. Chair legs at table were very loose. The management was wonderful at fixing other minor issues we had
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6/10 Okay

Ann U.

Convenient, but very uncomfortable bed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the location of the condo, but the bed is old, extremely firm and uncomfortable. It is very noisy, so hard not to wake the other person in the bed when moving. Any decent memory foam mattress purchased from Amazon would be better.

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