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South Padre Island Beach Vacation Condo

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Beach Park at Isla Blanca
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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south padre island, TX
  • Place, Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Isla Blanca Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

South Padre Island Beach Vacation Condo

Sand, sea, surf, and sun get it all at south padre island. My unit is a on the 4th floor so you get a partial view of the gulf of Mexico and the bay in the distance, it overlooks Schlitterbahn water park, space x and is just a short 5 minute path to the beach. Inside my unit has beach theme with beautiful bamboo wood floor and tile, bright happy blue colors pull out couch furniture new t.v.'s and the condo does have wifi. there is a hot tub, Olympic sized pool and clubhouse.

The unit is comfortable and is a great vacation spot for families, spring breakers, couples, and people of all ages. It is only a short walk to the beach just 150 yards away.

Keywords: Condominium beach schliterbahn, water park, space x fishing surf ocean

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 172905vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Beach Park at Isla Blanca is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Padre Island Beach and Isla Blanca Beach. Beach Waterpark and South Padre Jetties are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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south padre island, TX

What's nearby

  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Beach Waterpark - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Longboard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Landshark - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Al's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kohnami Japanese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does South Padre Island Beach Vacation Condo have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is South Padre Island Beach Vacation Condo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at South Padre Island Beach Vacation Condo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Padre Island Beach Vacation Condo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Padre Island Beach Vacation Condo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South Padre Island Beach Vacation Condo located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Beach Park at Isla Blanca, South Padre Island Beach and Isla Blanca Beach. Isla Blanca Park and University of Texas Pan American Coastal Studies Laboratory are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was overall a good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a much enjoyed beach condo at a very popular spring vacation beach. With that in mind it was as I expected and fit our needs well. We cooked in most days and had everything we needed. We stayed two weeks to enjoy SPI and to catch Starship Launch 12 which was excellent. There is a view of both SpaceX launch towers from the balcony beyond the roof of a water park building, will post a picture if I can, but we watched from Island Blanca park at the base of the jetty to get a little closer. In hindsight, it would have been a lot easier and more comfortable to watch from the balcony, and little would be lost being about a mile further from the launch tower. The beach is a short walk with other resorts and the water park also walking distance. We had a great time.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was very adequate for our needs and in a great location for the things we wanted to do. We enjoyed the hot tub once. Bob responded promptly to our questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Fun stay, easy walk to beach.

Great location and a very friendly and available host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay. Bob was super helpful with my questions, and quick to respond! Place was clean, had a kitchen full of dishes to use, had a good working tv and was a short 5 minute walk to the beach. I’ve stayed at Gulfview before, but this was by far the best experience I’ve ever had with lodging on the island ! 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Our second home

Vintage charm at its best. This condo has everything you need. Super close to everything you have a view of the Bay on the Gulf at the same time. Thank you, Robert, we'll be back.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaycee C.

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

Excellent

My family enjoyed south padre beach and our stay at the unit made more pleasant. Can’t wait to go back and thanks Bob for all the help.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Trikelle L.

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

Short stay

Older property but had everything we needed for our short beach stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim h.

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

Great location!

Great value for a beach vacation. We stayed for almost 2 months. Had pretty much everything we needed for an extended stay. We would stay here again.
Stayed 54 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Cozy Condo

The condo is really cozy and comfortable. We will be staying here on our next trip to South Padre Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Exactly as expected!

This is our second time at the property and we loved our stay. Nice view, close to everything, and Bob is a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james g.

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

Very nice place

Bob, the owner, was very helpful and communication was fluid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Starbase visit

Property was very nice with a good view south towards Starbase. I would highly recommend it as a place to stay to witness future starship launches.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eileen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach Get Away

Clean and safe. Nice and close to beach. Nothing fancy but would recommend if you want to go to SPI and use you $ for the trip and not just on a place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maryluz r.

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

Satisfied & Recommend!

This place was great, we were really looking for a place that was not expensive but was still decent and had everything we needed. Our stay was perfect, recommend this place to everyone! If we ever come back we will for sure check this place out again. Thank you so much Bob!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa W.

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

Perfect Getaway!

We enjoyed our stay. We got to see the Space X rocket launch during our visit! The condo had a perfect view of the launch. The owner had excellent communication. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Easy walk to the beach!! Loved the location! There were lots of extras such as rafts for pool, wagon, chairs, beach mats, etc. The only downside was that it was a little run down. There are some repairs that need done, but suited us fine for the price.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolando R.

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

Solid Booking

Second year staying at this property. Owner does an excellent job communicating. Clean unit. Clean property and very affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Spring Get Away

From northern climate and place was perfect for what I was looking for. I worked from the condo and had no issues with internet the whole month I was there. I had zero complaints with the property.
Stayed 26 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

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

Home away from home

We enjoyed our stay at this condo. Bob was always answering our questions. We love SPI and will be back and will stay at this condo again.it felt like home away home. It was a clean and comfortable condo. We spent our home moon here . The Scaramozis
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ricardo G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Old

Needs a lot of updates furniture very old closet full of stuff very disorganized
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Great place for the price

Bob was awesome, I love the staff at Gulf View we had a great time!! Bob's place was perfect for what we needed, a place to sleep, cook when we wanted and sit by the pool!! Great communication, and we did not have any issues while we were there. I must also say the utility company on the island is awesome, big storm came thru one night, 100MPH winds and the power went out. They had it back on in less than 12 hours. If that happened where I live I would be out for a couple weeks!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sam R.

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

Gulfview 2 room 409

For the price you can't really beat it. Was exactly what I expected. Perfect for me and the wife to get away from home and relax. Owner was easy to communicate with. All the staff we ran into were super helpful and really cool people. Only problem we had was the air conditioning never worked the whole time we were there but at night it was cool enough that we could just open the doors and let the ocean breeze cool it off. Wasn't there much during the day when it was on the hotter side or it would have been frustrating having to deal with the issue. Had a bit of a problem with ants as well but not a major issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your time. I was informed of the AC problem after the fact. When I did find out it was fixed the next day. Please if you are reading this contact me if there is an issue and I can almost guarantee I will get it resolved quickly but if I don't know about it I can't help you. Also the condo is treated once a month for ants. I went ahead and added another treatment. Bob
Verified

6/10 Okay

rocketman71863

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A bit disappointed

Fairly clean but dated facility. Old cabinets, appliances. Couch not comfortable to sit on; way too soft and no support. Same with bed. Looked forward to getting up in morning. Caused hips and back to hurt and normally I could hit a hot shower but water just warm. Tub/shower pan much higher than floor so you have to be careful getting out. You have to step down way lower than expected and could lose balance. View of Gulf and Space X as expected and good. One thing to be aware of is people love to gyn their car's engines all night which will wake you up. Access to beach was easy. No toaster. I had to fix toilet seat that was coming off. No batteries for LR remotes, so couldnt use the TV. It was ok as we just streamed on Ipad. Overall, a bit disappointing as we could have stayed for less at the Holiday Inn Express down the road and gotten a free breakfast. Just wanted to be honest about our experience; no upset
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela G.

Affordable condo near high-end places, great for family and great for your budget

I stayed at this unit with my family (2 adults, 2 teens and 2 tweens) from Sunday to Sunday. Paid a very very low price compared to other units in the complex. I will admit this is an older unit. It’s not fancy but what I saved in money in rent, I rode horses on the beach and went to Schlitterbahn (right next door). If you want fancy don't stay here but if you want a clean condo with the necessities, this is the place. Your 4th floor patio overlooks Schlitterbahn so it makes good people watching. You share a parking lot with Schlitterbahn resort. Tended not to be too packed on the beach because there really isn’t a public parking lot so much less riffraff. Everyone that was there, was staying in a nearby condo. Unposted Pros: Doens't state anywhere but it does have an elevator. Laundry room on the 2nd floor which was great (Wash $1.75 and Dryer $1.50). Plenty of parking and the far parking is still super close. Since it shares entrance with Schlitterbahn, not just anyone can come into the parking lot. Internet: I think of every floor has OPEN free Wi-Fi but on 4th for sure which was great for the kids and their ipads. We had two boogie boards, beach chair and small beach umbrella in the condo. It was an extra we didn't even think about that really went a long way. Required bracelet for pool and they do check! Pool really is huge and everyone was grilling but still had plenty of grills and tables. You could always go eat in your condo. Cons – Really only commenting so you come prepared: The microware didn’t work BUT we cooked fresh everyday so no biggie. I just had to go and buy popcorn and a $10 popcorn maker! No mixer so pancake batter with fork. Cable mediocre BUT you shouldn’t be watching TV while on vacation! Communicated via email and keys were mailed to me. With my busy scheduled this was perfect! Had a great time and we will be back for sure next year in this unit. The beach is really pretty and stays shallow way out into the water so perfect for the kiddos. tips - Best day for Schlitterbahn is Mon-Wed these posting for Schlitterbahn tickets for $35 on Craigslist is crap. I paid the same price at the Marlin supermarket and at least you know they are real tickets. You must do the horses on the beach at 10:00am. It was Awesome. The dolphin watching overpriced but the groupon price is ok. Don't go grocery shopping in Port Isabel or Padre. Work going to Harligen or Brownsville if you are buying for a week.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Good summary my condo it is a "beach condo" if your looking for granite countertops, marble floors and travertine you should look somewhere else. I frequent my condo and when I go I want to feel like I've been at the beach so I put bamboo wood floors, rotan/wicker furniture, shells, just beach stuff, oh and flat screen t.v. I added boogie boards and umbrella there in the condo because who wants to have to travel with that stuff. my over the stove microwave has died on me so I'm replacing it. Surfs up summers over so come down while you have the chance.

About the host

Hosted by Bob

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I'm a school teacher from Austin, Texas.

Why they chose this property

It is a great location for beach lovers of all ages there are always lots of fun things going on at south padre island and why pay double at the schlitterbahn hotel when you can get a condo with a separate bedroom and a full kitchen for half the price.

What makes this property unique

You can view space x in the distance, it is a great location for fishing, finding shells, surfing, wind surfing, body boarding, beach, olympic sized pool.

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