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Star Beachside - Marlin Cottages 7 - Beautiful Condo, Family Friendly, Swimming & Kiddie Pool, Spa, Short Walk to the Beach

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a television, and a wooden cabinet.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, a television on a wooden stand, and a large window.
A coastal residential area with apartment buildings, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining table set for four.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Padre Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Gas barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, Gravity Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Community Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Balcony

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About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this condo is near theme parks and by the sea. Treasures of the Gulf Museum and Port Isabel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gravity Park and Beach Waterpark. South Padre Jetties and Sea Turtle Inc are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
Map
South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • Gravity Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Longboard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Star Beachside - Marlin Cottages 7 - Beautiful Condo, Family Friendly, Swimming & Kiddie Pool, Spa, Short Walk to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Star Beachside - Marlin Cottages 7 - Beautiful Condo, Family Friendly, Swimming & Kiddie Pool, Spa, Short Walk to the Beach?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Star Beachside - Marlin Cottages 7 - Beautiful Condo, Family Friendly, Swimming & Kiddie Pool, Spa, Short Walk to the Beach on 16 Nov 2026 start from £438, 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 Star Beachside - Marlin Cottages 7 - Beautiful Condo, Family Friendly, Swimming & Kiddie Pool, Spa, Short Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Star Beachside - Marlin Cottages 7 - Beautiful Condo, Family Friendly, Swimming & Kiddie Pool, Spa, Short Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Star Beachside - Marlin Cottages 7 - Beautiful Condo, Family Friendly, Swimming & Kiddie Pool, Spa, Short Walk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Star Beachside - Marlin Cottages 7 - Beautiful Condo, Family Friendly, Swimming & Kiddie Pool, Spa, Short Walk to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Gravity Park and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Island Community Center and Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was very clean and well maintained. Close to the beach and restaurants. Pool was clean and kids enjoyed their stay, found our place to stay whenever we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you found the unit clean and well-maintained, and that your kids enjoyed their stay. It's great to know our location close to the beach and restaurants was convenient for you. We look forward to hosting you again on your next visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
There were some minor problems, but the property manager handled them as best they could. The condo was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear that you found the condo comfortable and clean. We appreciate your understanding regarding the minor issues and are pleased that our property manager was able to handle them promptly. Your feedback helps us improve our services, and we hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Condo was wonderful!! It was much larger than we anticipated and everyone had their own room and bathroom. The location was excellent as it was so close to the beach as well as all the attractions. Definitely would book this condo again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that the condo exceeded your expectations, offering plenty of space and privacy for everyone. It's wonderful to know the location was convenient for the beach and attractions. We look forward to hosting you again and appreciate your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in South Padre. Great location, close walk to the beach. We had a leak in the AC drain p-trap we called and within 10 minutes someone was there to look at it and sent someone to repair within 30 minutes was very impressed with this. Also very clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. We enjoyed people watching at gravity park across the street from our master bedroom deck area. Easy check in and check out as well. We really enjoyed having a separate bedroom and bathroom for our teens. It was perfect. Thank you for a great family beach vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're delighted you enjoyed the convenient location, cleanliness, and amenities that made your family vacation relaxing. We're glad our team responded quickly to the AC drain issue and that you appreciated the separate bedroom and bathroom for your teens. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the view from Gravity Park and found check-in and check-out easy. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you again for another great stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just important to know that it’s a three story condo so not good if there’s mobility limitations. Other than that great place comfortable clean. Pool needs some love but love the hot tub. Will gladly return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2026
Hi Francisco, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you found the condo clean and comfortable, and that the hot tub was a highlight of your stay. We appreciate you mentioning the three-story layout; we do our best to clearly outline the stairs and multiple levels in our listing description so guests can ensure the space meets their mobility needs before booking. We have also noted your feedback regarding the pool and will see that it gets some extra attention. We would be absolutely delighted to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A nice property at a walkable distance from beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in Padre

Very nice property. Great for our family! Lots of space, clean, close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location on the island.

This property was within walking distance to a lot of fun! We enjoyed our stay. The condo was very roomy. Good price!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 🌟s

This was an experience we will never forget. Loved every moment of our stay. Will definitely be back for another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Over all great place for a big family.

Great place. Very spacious. The only two bad things were too many stairs and pool was way too small too. Pro that it had 3 fully bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
Dulce, thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! Thank you for reiterating there isn't an elevator, we try to make this as transparent as possible on our listing. This is a 2nd floor unit that also spans to the 3rd floor. The 3 bathrooms are so nice when you have a full house of 7! Thanks again for choosing us for your family vacation property, we would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

January south padre

The property was clean ,in pretty decent shape, location central to almost everything.
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation!

We were very happy with this condo! We traveled with four adults and two kids. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The condo was very nice and clean. The location was perfect for us: close to stores and restaurants and just a short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2023
Thank you so much, Megan! Your 5-star review is fantastically descriptive and very much appreciated. The location, we think as well, is ideal. Thanks for mentioning the spaciousness, it's so nice to not feel crowded on vacation. Thank you choosing to stay with us, and thank you for the great way you treated our condo. We would be happy to host you again, anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cookwares, specifically the knifes and scissors need to be sharpened, they are all very dull and makes it difficult for cooking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed the rooms and space we had. Very clean. We would like to see if we could do the same next time. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your clean and spacious accommodations. We strive to provide our guests with a comfortable and memorable stay, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We would love to welcome you back to enjoy the same experience—or even better next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
No elevator, spouse had a very hard time climbing stairs and unable to get an easier access for him through theSPI rental or VRBO
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Fun for the family

It was fun the property need some fixing. The hot tub didn't work and there a few broken tiles, but the biggest scare was the nail pops on the decks. The place was clean and fun to stay at .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2024
Dear James, thank you for taking the time to share your review of Star Beachside Marlin Cottages 7. I am glad you enjoyed your stay but I apologize for the issues you encountered with the hot tub and some parts of the property. We take all guest feedback seriously and I will make sure to address these issues. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location to the beach and activities on the bay side of the island, however close to the Main Street on the island so it was a little bit noisy at times. Late evenings however the island is very quiet. Exterior doors were difficult to lock & unlock. Kitchen was well appointed with cookware however, bring your own wine and/or champagne glasses as there weren't any. This unit is a 2 story unit on the second, so be prepared to walk up stairs with your belongings. Bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious, plenty of room to store everything and the large dining table fit all 6 of us comfortably without feeling crowded while we were seated. There is beach access at the end of the street - Access #5 with a spray off area. Additionally, there is a spray off area at the condo, just to the right of the exterior door to the stairs to the condo unit. We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the spacious rooms, well-equipped kitchen, and convenient beach access. We’re pleased you had a lovely stay overall and hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Has a hot tub and it’s not listed when you search it. That was a nice surprise! Pool is heated. Nice unit very comfortable and close to everything. Pool could be better maintained, but when we called about it they came out to clean it immediately. The door on our unit patio lock/door needed replacing and needed some cosmetic repairs needed to fix stairs but overall a good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed at this condo for 5 days and had a great time. The location is "chef’s kiss", everything is within walking distance. If you're into action and don’t mind a little noise, you’ll love it here. If you're looking for total peace and quiet, just know it’s across the street from Gravity Park. Additionally, the beach, an ice cream shop, and tons of fun spots are all just within short walking distances. Each bedroom has its own bathroom with a shower, which was amazing. (Heads up: if you’re booking one of the larger units, you’ll have more stairs. Wasn’t an issue for us at all, but worth noting.) The property has all the basic kitchen utensils we needed, plus dish soap, laundry soap, and coffee (bless). You can swap your dirty towels for clean ones daily, which was super convenient. We enjoyed our stay so much that this will be the spot we book every time we visit South Padre. Already looking forward to the next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place to Stay

Spacious master bedroom with double sink and balcony. Cushion on balcony chair needs replacement. Each bedroom has its own bathroom which is a huge plus! Washer and dryer in condo helps after being at the beach, but could use some cleaning. Nice dining table but large along with couches so it reduces the living room space. The kitchen had many of the necessary cook and bakeware. When we arrived, we noticed two refrigerators in the unit. Come to find out the main refrigerator was not working, so a loaner was added before we arrived. A technician did stop by to fix the main refrigerator, but it was near the end of the trip. The property managing office was always accessible and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for all the attentions!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The property is located a reasonable distance from the beach and was very clean. The beds are comfortable and there are plenty of chairs for everyone to sit. The only problem we had was finding the stairs to get into the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice stay

Very clean and comfortable. Owner and Property manager are very responsive. I emailed them the night of arrival to inform them that the coffee maker did not work. They delivered a new one by 9am the next morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice condo, centrally located

Property was clean and close to beach and shopping. Check in was easy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location on the island

Overall great stay. Convenir walking access to the beach and to the bar areas
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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