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Beach on a budget

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4699 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Corpus Christi, TX

Whitecap Beach
‪5 min walk‬
North Padre Island Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Packery Channel
‪7 min drive‬
Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Beach on a budget

This cute newly remodeled 700 sq ft condo has a great view of the beach and it's a short150 yard walk to the beautiful sands of Whitecap Beach. If you're looking for a short stay with the kids this is your answer to the expensive hotel chains. Order pizza, lets the kids splash in the pool and enjoy a margarita with the sounds of the waves crashing just a block away. With a fully stocked kitchen you can take care of those costly meals and enjoy more time in the water. The bedroom has a comfy queen bed and the couch folds out to a queen for the kids. Linens included.

Property manager

Robert Pruski

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

There is a pet fee not a pet deposit.

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Corpus Christi

Located on the waterfront, 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.

Corpus Christi, TX

What's nearby

Whitecap Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
North Padre Island Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Bob Hall Pier - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Packery Channel - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
JP Luby Surf Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Padre Island Burger Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Sonic - ‬5 min drive
‪La Palma - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach on a budget have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beach on a budget pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beach on a budget?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach on a budget?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach on a budget located?

Located in Padre Island, this condo building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Whitecap Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Padre Balli Park and North Padre Island Beach. Bob Hall Pier and Texas Sealife Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

7 Jul, 2025

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

Padre get-away

1st time and the experience was good.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Michele D.

13 May, 2025

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

Beach budget!

The place was clean and affordable and met all our needs. I would definitely consider booking again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alesha C.

19 May, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beach on a budget

Title is pretty accurate. It’s good for if you’re just looking to lay your head somewhere. Utensils/cookware in the kitchen were a bit questionable so I cleaned prior to use every time. No additional blankets for pull out mattress which had quite a bit of stains. Clothesline on balcony also left stains on everything we hung including spare sheets we washed prior to use.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk G.

2 Aug, 2023

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

Geer beach vacation before school started back

Very nice place and very clean and had everything we needed and close to the beach

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lorena C.

6 Jul, 2023

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

Beach on a budget

The place was clean and very close to the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Great Little Spot

The condo was very nice. So close to the beach! Definitely keeping it in my favorites to be able to return! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

6 Jan, 2024

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

Absolutely perfect

Amazing place with a short walk to the beach. We will definitely be coming back to Robert and Kelly’s place again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B.

11 Jun, 2023

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

Vacation

Highly recommend!!! Super easy walk to the beach & very relaxing area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lynne C.

2 Aug, 2025

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

The property is exactly as advertised: close to the beach and budget friendly. If you need something fancy, this isn't it. But we were happy with it for the most part.We experienced a couple of minor issues upon arrival, such as our key code didn't work, nor did the television. We didn't realize a different key code had been issued, as we didn't check our vrbo account after leaving the house. The television had a couple of issues -- the remote didn't have batteries, and the breaker kept tripping. Management provided us with an extension cord so we wouldn't have to wait on an electrician to fix the breaker. The unit on the surface looked pretty clean, although there was food left in the microwave and used soap in the shower. We took a picture of both, then cleaned the microwave & shower ourselves.The kitchen is a nice size, and the refrigerator has an ice maker, which to us was a big plus. Microwave, dishwasher (outside needs a wipe down), and electric range all worked well. If you plan on cooking for a large family, bring extra pots & pans. There is a balcony off the living area that overlooks the neighboring hotel's pool. A nice place to relax. However, the sliding glass door can be tough to open. Nice sized bedroom with closet space & dresser. Extra linens & pillows in the closet. The space needs some minor maintenance to get 5 stars from me. Still, I recommend if you need an affordable place to stay near the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luis U.

25 Jul, 2023

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

👍👍👍👍

Great place to stay on the budget Local bar what's nice

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khyrstee N.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful! Perfect view! Very clean!

I absolutely fell in love with this property you can tell that it is very well taken care of the neighborhood is so nice and quiet the people are so friendly I would say definitely 10 out of 10 go there

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

andré s.

2 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good for the price.

Nice location. Close to the beach. Spacious. Affordable. Owner very responsive. Need improvement ( mattress…ceiling fan…blind…personal items in lockers ).

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

19 Jun, 2023

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

Nice surprise!

This 1b1b condo with pull out couch was perfect for our family of 3 but would definitely accommodate family of 4 with plenty of space! It was clean and very affordable! We would definitely stay here again. Walking distance to Ellis park beach area and short drive to port A!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

11 May, 2023

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

New places to visit.

Matches the price. Nice floors and clean interior. We loved sitting on balcony at night listening to the waves. Nice walk to beach.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

phillip s.

9 Nov, 2023

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

Great VACATION Rental!

My wife and I moved from Arizona to Texas and loved the Beach Home we rented. Tt was very comfortable and decorated nicely! It had all the amenities we needed. Felt like home after a few days. We would love to stay there again sometime. I have told my friends about this beach home. The Host was very friendly which made our stay even nicer. We loved it.

Stayed 25 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Collin B.

7 Jul, 2023

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

Week long Vacation

Great location and price. Truly beach on a budget. Very nice and spacious place. We loved the Amazon Prime Video on the TV. If you are staying more than a weekend you will need to bring your own household items to last your stay, toilet paper, aluminum foil, etc but island market is just up the road. Glimpse of the ocean off the balcony was really nice to have included as part of the rental. One street up from the beach so we would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Beach Interrupted

We unfortunately scheduled our stay when Hurricane Beryl decided to show up, so we didn’t don’t get our full experience, but our hosts were far nicer than Mother Nature. The condo driveway and outer appearance are a little confusing, but the interior of the condo is beautiful. We had adults, an infant, and a dog and still had plenty of room. I did wish we had brought a fan or two because the AC can’t run under 74 which was a little warm for me, but I have no complaints…other than about the National Weather Service’s ability to predict hurricane landings (which was nowhere near Corpus, lol)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

15 Aug, 2023

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

Loved this place!

This condo is in the neighborhood perfect location. Walking distance to the beach is manageable, pool is clean and enjoyable, house is clean and comfortable. Only complaint is minimal hot water but other than that it is perfect and we will definitely come again. We cooked most meals there and slept comfortably. Nice and quiet. It is on the second floor which didn’t bother us but if you have issues with stairs this might be an issue. Host was so kind and quick to respond. I can’t say enough good things. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal K.

21 Aug, 2023

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

A few issues

Shower broke Fold out couch seemed bent, as it was not comfortable to sleep on. Everything else was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Bonnie W., Round Rock

19 Apr, 2023

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

No hot water

Everything was fine until we got back from a long day at the beach and wanted to take a shower. Unfortunately, there was no hot water. We were all just tired and wanted to go to bed so we didn’t want to bother calling and waiting for someone to come fix it.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shannon W.

3 Sept, 2023

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

Horrible

The house smelled horrible and the outside property was trashy. There was mold on the air vents and the site said it was 150 yards to the water it was more like 300 and you could not walk to it too much stuff to cross over. You could even see the water from the house at all!!! I was very disappointed so we did not stay at the house and went to a hotel and spent another 600 for it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

sue c.

29 Jun, 2023

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

Surprised at the items in the condo

the condo was nice. Very minimal furnishing. The springs on the one bed were so noisy and poked when you moved that we had to sleep on the pull out couch bed. The dishwasher appeared to be so unclean I hand washed all dishes. I had never stayed in a condo that was not furnished with paper towels, adequate dish soap or bath soap. The Host did supply all of the items when I contacted them but let me know if was not standard practice. It was my first VRBO and I am surprised at the differences between VRBO and other rental agencies.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Brett R.

2 Feb, 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness

No matter your budget you deserve better as a customer

The place was dirty, pots and pans rusty. They provided 2 small pots and a skillet, no pot for cooking pasta or boiling eggs. No lie, i handwashed everything in that kitchen before i would use it. The bed was a queen and its long over due to be changed out. Dont rollover in the middle of the night because ir squeaks so loud you will wake the dead. The point of vrbo over hotel is not having to eat out. This place you will be eating out or going to walmart to buy your cooking supplies. I know the owner is going to try and respond to this in an agressive like all the previous negative comments. I have pictures of proof. This place should not be allowed to advertise under VRBO.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024