Marlin Cove

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A modern kitchen with a central island, dining area with chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by a wooden fence and a view of the beach.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on a stone wall, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A modern living room with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the beach.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with a sink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • 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

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Community Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this apartment is on the beach. Treasures of the Gulf Museum and Port Isabel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gravity Park and Sea Turtle Inc. Beach Waterpark and South Padre Jetties are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Marlin Cove have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Marlin Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marlin Cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marlin Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marlin Cove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marlin Cove located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Padre Island apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Bayside Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 2 miles (3 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. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect, just a short walk out to the beach. The sun rose directly toward the condo making it a beautiful view over the water. The rooms were clean and the property was exactly what we were looking for. Enough rooms and bathrooms for our family gathering, The pool looked nice but didn't use it. There is a rinse off shower outside on the deck area of the property. Love that they are pet friendly, so we were able to bring our dog. We plan to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

May 2024 Family Vacation

We had a large family vacation stay and booked a few nights. The place was very clean, easy to access, easy walk to the beach. The place was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Weekend

A nice spot for a family/friends to connect on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends getaway

Third year we stay at this property. Great location and lots of room for us to hang out.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your continued loyalty and for choosing to stay with us for the third year in a row! We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the great location and the ample space our property offers for you to hang out and enjoy your time together. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to hosting you again next year for another wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Very spacious and clean. The views are amazing. So nice to have a bathroom and shower in every bedroom. Plenty of room for our group of 10. A quiet and comfortable getaway. The pool was very relaxing and we were able to grill hotdogs and hamburgers very easily. I would highly recommend this condominium. It was the best I have ever stayed at in South Padre!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving

Property was great for my family. Dining room chairs need repairing or replacing - very wobbly. Luggage racks or dressers in bedrooms would be a nice addition.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly As Advertised

The property was clean and well maintained. It also came stocked with what was needed including shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, laundry soap, ect. We had a great stay! The property is pet friendly so unfortunately I did get woken up on vacation by a barking dog below us at 4am more than one day- but that's more of a pet owner issue verses the property.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

amenities needed

The location and size of the property is very good. We very much enjoyed the balcony and view. I only gave 4 stars because We would like to suggest a few things. The kitchen needs many more cooking utensils, pots and pans. It is lacking in glasses and needs better coffee cups. The shower heads need to be worked on. If you could provide some umbrellas to take to the beach, that would be very welcomed. We would stay here again if these items were addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice View!

Very nice and new condo with great location for our expectations. The property accommodates up to 5 couples plus! The beds were comfortable and the water heater kept up with us! I would have rated higher, but we did not get instructions on how to enter the property. We drug our luggage up three flights of outdoor stairs in 99 degree high humidity temperatures, and then our key's didn't work. The pool was dirty. Fortunately, the management company jumped to our rescue and zoomed over in 15 minutes to open the door. They then met our requests of extra towels, new keys, cleaned the pool (asap!) and many more. They management company was friendly and happy to meet our expectations, which we all appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was beautiful and the pool was amazing! The bedding was perfect! The place was huge. My only complaint was communication. It should’ve been a lot better. Still 5 stars though.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Vacay!

This is our second year staying here! It’s become our home away from home with a much better view!!! We love that the well equipped kitchen allowed us to make casual meals in between soaking up the rays on the beach. We also love that each bedroom has its own attached bath so there is no waiting for showers. The living area is open and spacious enough that we could all be together without being crowded and the balcony was a perfect spot to sit and relax! We love it so much that we already booked again for next year before we checked out!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Weekend

My friends and I were so impressed at the location and the space in the condo. We all were more than comfortable and really enjoyed our stay! Our dogs loved the spacious patios and everyone had a fun time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family

Great time .. I would like to rent again next year same time but 3 and 4 th floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great stay, perfect for my group!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The house was perfect, and fit all our needs for a family of ten.

The only thing that was a slight problem was the dryer. It would not get hot enough to dry clothes especially towels, however since we did not contact the appropriate staff it is not a complaint at all. This was our third rental and better suited our needs than any other. A great property highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a big group

Excellent place to stay with big group
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation home away from home

Great place to stay at
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Condo

This will definitely be our vacation home every summer. We all loved it, it was a beautiful, clean, well mantaimed home with all the eq equipment we needed for cooking our meals. But best of all was the view, the the reflection of the sun and moon was amazing. Only details were minimal, 1 of the bedrooms was very hot and fan wouldn't work, one bedroom the light wouldn't turn off all night. & the control of the fans were a bit difficult, the outdoorlight through elevator and pool area didnt turn on one night but we got it fixed, parkimg area is very small and crowded but apart from that totally worth our money and stay. Looking foward to our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Padre Island Family Reunion

This was a great property for families. Located right on the beach. Great that all bedrooms had their own private bathroom. Bedrooms were very spacious. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great views

The views of the property were amazing. It was in a great area. There were a couple of areas that were found out in the house that weren’t great such as the ac filter is in need of a change, and the dryer vent perhaps it wouldn’t dry clothes. This definitely didn’t out way the good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Fine rental. A little run down

We stayed here a couple of years ago. It is a little run down since then. The vent hood is rusted, the furniture has some worn off spots. It is very difficult to open and close the freezer. If you call the help number, you get a voicemail. Nonetheless, it is very spacious. Our family of 10 did not feel crowded at all. Location is great. Only steps from the beach and near many local attractions and restaurants. We absolutely would stay here again , but it would be nice if they would spruce up the place a bit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer family get away

This property was perfect! Incredible amount of space. Steps to the beach. Our family loved it!!! Condo was updated and modern with comfortable beds and furniture. Huge balcony with perfect view of the Beach. Absolutely would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2020
We are so happy to hear about your stay with us! We thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we hope to have to back soon for another awesome time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a good experience.

We have stayed here before. Great location. Clean. Like all the bedrooms and bathrooms. Everybody has their own. Over all we had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family of 12

Property showed its age but worked well in size for our family. The heavy chairs and stools need felt pads on their feet to prevent very loud scraping noise when moved. The issue was also above us and below us. We only had 10 plates for 12 people and 8 forks. Housekeeping did eventually provide more silverware. We would have been happy with some cleaning utensils other than just a broom to clean up all the sand. But the location, size and views from this place were awesome. All in all had Avery nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, beautiful unit

Overall we had a great time at this unit. The location is perfect, right on the beach and access to everything within minutes. We were quite impressed with the size of the unit, the pictures don’t do it justice as far as the size goes. Very modern but homey feel. We had 16 guests in our party for one night and it never felt crowded. We only had one issue on our third night that had us locked out for a good part of the evening, that was very inconvenient. We were able to get a hold of someone rather quickly but it did take a good while for someone to come out and let us back in. It was an inconvenience but definitely not one that would keep us from renting again. We loved it and created many great memories with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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