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Bright Family Retreat | Steps to Beach, Pool & Pirate Playground

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Modern coastal resort community with swimming pool, tropical landscaping, and beach-style accommodations under sunny skies.
Relax in your spacious open-concept living area featuring vaulted ceilings, modern kitchen, and comfortable sectional seating perfect for gathering.
Your modern kitchen welcomes you with sparkling quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and elegant pendant lights creating the perfect space for memorable meals.
Sink into your new sleeper sofa beneath soaring ceilings and skylights that flood this airy living room with natural light.
Unwind in your bright living room with plush seating, including a sleeper sofa and credenza, smart TV, and coastal décor creating the perfect retreat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Living Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Bright Family Retreat | Steps to Beach, Pool & Pirate Playground

Smugglers Cove - Treasure Island TSSC909: Bright Family Retreat | Steps to Beach, Pool and Pirate Playground

Why Guests Love This Property
This bright coastal getaway at Smugglers Cove is perfect for families seeking comfort and convenience. Now accommodating up to 10 guests, this home has been recently refreshed with new bedding in each bedroom and the living area—making it an ideal spot for your next vacation. Guests love the open living space, now featuring a new queen sleeper sofa and a credenza with a gel mattress for extra comfort. Enjoy a modern kitchen and two inviting bedrooms, perfect for unwinding after a day in the sun. Plus, your furry friend is welcome to join you for beachside adventures! With a heated pool, splash pad, and pirate-themed playground just outside, it’s a favorite for beach lovers and families alike.

Highlights
Open living and dining area
Fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances
Two cozy bedrooms with new bedding
Front-entrance pool views
Pet friendly (fees apply)
Reserved parking for two vehicles
Washer and dryer with private WiFi

Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Bedroom: King bed
Second Bedroom: Queen over queen bunk beds
Living Area: Queen sleeper sofa + queen credenza with gel mattress
Bathrooms: Walk-in shower for primary and tub/shower combo for guest
Clean Bed Promise: We wash every sheet, towel, and comforter after each stay at our in-house professional facility at over 140°F, exceeding CDC standards.

Kitchen and Dining
Fully equipped kitchen with granite counters
Stainless steel appliances
Seating for seven at the dining table and bar
Keurig coffee maker
Dinnerware, cookware, and utensils included

Community Amenities
Heated swimming pool and splash pad
Poolside loungers, tables, and tiki huts
Pirate ship playground
Charcoal grills and picnic areas
Guest parking throughout community

Guest FAQs
Q. How close is the beach?
A. The beach is about a five-minute walk from the property.

Q. Are pets allowed?
A. Yes! Pets are allow (pet fees below)

Q. Has the property been recently updated?
A. Yes, the home has recently been refreshed with updated furnishings, including a new sleeper sofa and new bedding in the bedrooms for added comfort.

Q. Does the pool stay heated in winter?
A. Yes, it is heated to a max temperature of about 85 degrees during cooler months.

Location
Beach access – 5 minute walk
Mustang Island State Park – 7 miles
Padre Island National Seashore – 15 miles
Downtown Corpus Christi – 20 miles
USS Lexington – 26 miles
Texas State Aquarium – 26 miles

Policies and Details
Two-night minimum stay required
Guests must be 25 or older with valid ID
A signed Rental Agreement and matching ID are required before check-in
Boat and trailer parking not permitted inside community
Pet friendly property: Maximum of two pets/No weight restriction
Pet fees: Charged per pet and include an additional cleaning fee, based on stay length: $100 + $50 (up to 7 days), $200 + $75 (8–29 days), $300 + $100 (30+ days)

STR Permit #: 307832

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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

Property # 3792906vb
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

About the area

Corpus Christi

Located by the sea, this holiday home 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, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Corpus Christi, TX

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Packery Channel - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Padre Balli Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brewster Street Icehouse On The Island - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bright Family Retreat | Steps to Beach, Pool & Pirate Playground have a pool?

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

Is Bright Family Retreat | Steps to Beach, Pool & Pirate Playground pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bright Family Retreat | Steps to Beach, Pool & Pirate Playground?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright Family Retreat | Steps to Beach, Pool & Pirate Playground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Family Retreat | Steps to Beach, Pool & Pirate Playground?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright Family Retreat | Steps to Beach, Pool & Pirate Playground located?

Located in Padre Island, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Whitecap Beach and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from North Padre Island Beach. Padre Balli Park and Bob Hall Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay and very convenient location near the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! The pool was so much fun to hang out in after a day at the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
Thank you, Melissa! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location and had fun relaxing in the pool after the beach. We’d love to host you again for another great stay! – Padre Escapes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R.

Perfect Getaway

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: Space was clean, cozy, lots of amenities
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Thank you, Magdalena! We welcome you back to Treasure Island anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lacy B.

Nice Getaway!

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: Easy to find, near the beach. Cute decor, clean, spacious and comfortable beds.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Smugglers Cove! Easy beach access, cute decor, and comfy, spacious beds — sounds like the perfect setup for a relaxing getaway. Can’t wait to welcome you back for more sun, sand, and smiles!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April D.

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

Cute condo

The condo was super cute and had everything we needed for our beach stay!!! The pool and splash pad was a hit with my 4 year old grandson!!! We will definitely be staying there on our next vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

The best!

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: Wonderful home, pool was perfect! Safe location!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2024
Beverly, Smugglers Cove - Treasure Island TSSC909 is located in a great, safe location for the whole family. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again at Padre Escapes!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A.

Perfect Getaway

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: N/A
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2024
Wow! Thank you for your awesome review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We always strive to provide perfect, 5-Star service & accommodations! We would be happy to welcome you back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeslie G.

Nice cozy stay! Will definitely try to stay again!

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: Loved the communication with Padre Escapes! They made me feel less stress about staying somewhere I hadn't stayed before and the property was cute and comfortable!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2024
Wow! Thank you for your awesome review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We always strive to provide perfect, 5-Star service & accommodations! We would be happy to welcome you back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Treasure Island

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: We reserved this house for 2 nights, but since it was not reserved after our stay, we decided to stay one more night! We enjoyed it so much, we have already put it on our calendar for next year. The house was great! Clean, beautiful, well stocked, great location, and enjoyable. We had an issue with the entry key pad (dead battery) but one call and the on call maintenance tech was there in a few minutes and had us inside. I highly recommend Padre Escapes!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2025
Hi Patricia! Thank you for that awesome review for Smugglers Cove - Treasure Island TSSC909 and that you were able to take advantage of an additional night! Smugglers Cove is definitely a crowd pleasers for kiddos and families alike - and you can't beat the location. Our maintenance team is known for being on the spot, glad they took care of you so you all could get on with your vacation. Looking forward to your next stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Wonderful locationk well appointed home

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: WE loved our stay at this property in Corpus Christi. It was just a block from the beach, with a lovely sheltered pool, in a quite, private complex. The home itself was perfect - well decorated, clean, and with everything we needed for our stay. Would book again in a heartbeat!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2024
Thank you for your kind words and recognition! We are happy to hear you had a wonderful stay. We found you to be the perfect guests and are happy to help you find the perfect rental for your next vacation. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes; see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Favorite vacation rental!

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: We had such a great time. This is the second year in a row we have booked this same exact unit. Always perfectly clean. Never any issues. Has everything we need to enjoy our stay. Communication with the rental company is great as well! Definitely plan on renting again in the future moving forward!!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your continued loyalty! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve had two great stays in a row and that everything has been perfectly clean with no issues. We appreciate your kind words about our communication and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Yvonne V.

summer time

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: We had an enjoyable time. The pool was small, but still fun. Late night parties were a bummmer by the pool. Room was cozy, and overall a nice place to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind review, and we are so glad you had a great stay with Padre Escapes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home. Nice pool and love that the pool and grill was right outside the door. Literally steps away. We had trouble at first finding the place but that’s due to some of the numbers being similar on the door and also we didn’t fully read the instructions correctly. But I messaged the host and received help within minutes, received a phone call to check in to be sure everything was good, and also received a phone call from the manager to be sure our stay was going ok. Very prompt. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2025
Thank you, Jasmine! We’re so glad you enjoyed the poolside convenience and appreciated our team’s prompt communication. We’d be happy to host you again anytime. – Padre Escapes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

The best!

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: Wonderful home, pool was perfect! Safe location!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2024
Beverly, Smugglers Cove - Treasure Island TSSC909 is located in a great, safe location for the whole family. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again at Padre Escapes!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

The best!

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: Wonderful home, pool was perfect! Safe location!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2024
Beverly, Smugglers Cove - Treasure Island TSSC909 is located in a great, safe location for the whole family. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again at Padre Escapes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2025
Thank you Becky for your kind review, we hope to see you again! - Padre Escapes

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