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Starfish Sanctuary

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A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the ocean through the window.
A bedroom with two wooden beds, a desk, and a chair.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV mounted on a stone wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in dishwasher, and a dining area with a large table and chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to South Padre Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • 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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this apartment is near a water park and on the beach. South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gravity Park and Sea Turtle Inc. Travelling with kids? Consider Beach Waterpark and South Padre Jetties. 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 Starfish Sanctuary have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Starfish Sanctuary pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Starfish Sanctuary ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Starfish Sanctuary ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starfish Sanctuary ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starfish Sanctuary 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

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Very nice beach front property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well kept and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great

Right on the beach. Excellent access. Had a lovely family stay. Beautifully appointed condo. Only drawback was with inoperable television sets during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setup at Starfish was outstanding. Having 3 bedrooms and three baths was great. The location on the ground floor with the giant patio was great to come and go with all the beach stuff, with the beach being only 50 yards away. This portion of the beach was not overly crowded. I was concerned about the shared pool right in front but the windows are specially darkened so others can’t see in. The unit was well stocked with plates, pots pans etc. the only downside (and it wouldn’t prevent me from staying again)was the dishwasher doesn’t work well and needs updating and the oven doesn’t heat up very well. Stove top is fine. There weren’t any dish towels or sponges, so bring your own. Plenty of bath towels and the beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Very disappointing experience with the management at Starfish Sanctuary. At around 10 PM, my husband and I returned from a walk and none of our four key cards worked. We were locked outside for more than an hour.At first, we were told no one could help us until the next day. Thankfully, a La Copa front desk employee went above and beyond and personally drove to the property with new key cards, even though it was not her responsibility. We truly appreciated her help.I tried for two days to contact the property manager, left a voicemail, and also left messages through the front desk, but never received a call back. I only wanted to discuss the incident and request one extra hour for checkout to make up for the time we lost.Problems happen, but ignoring a guest after they were locked outside for over an hour at 10 PM is unacceptable customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a great experience. We found a few issues with the property like the dryer not working but after informing the own they say they will fix that moving forward. Beside that and a few spots not being the cleanest it was amazing. We will definitely be booking it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay and beautiful condo!

We had a great time. The condo was very clean and super spacious…each kid had their own room and bathroom which was super useful when it was time to shower and get ready. Patio was HUGE and a bonus great space! My only complaint was that the host didn’t provide beach chairs, umbrella or beach towels. Every other condo we’ve ever stayed at has provided those things (sometimes even beach toys too) so that was a bummer to need to go out and buy more stuff we really didn’t need to bring back home with us. Full disclosure, it could have said that in the description and I completely looked it over. Just a heads up for any future guests bc we would have def brought our own stuff if we knew. Overall we would absolutely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location. Well maintained. Very responsive to calls for assistance with minor issues

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Spacious Condo

The condo is large, clean, spacious, and beautiful. The location is amazing--right on the beach! My family enjoyed the condo and the vacation very much. The manager from HomeAway (Raj) was particularly attentive, prompt, and helpful. The one thing that is needed on the property is a hose for spraying off beach chairs and other items taken to the beach. There is a shower and a lower valve for feet but no hose. But this didn't take away from the awesomeness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Beautiful Condo

Condo is beautiful with a perfect view and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

South Padre Island trip

Even though the weather was terrible we ati had a good time. The condo was very nice. They checked in on us everyday to see if we needed anything and were very quick to address issues. You normally would not care if the pool is not heated but this time it would have been nice. It was too cold to use the pool. The other tenants were great until the last night we were there. They had just checked in that day and were up partying until way past 5 am. Twice I had to go ask them to turn music down. I hated to call the manager in the middle of the night and I was hoping by asking them directly they would keep it down. I did let them know the next day that they might want to check in with their new tenants because anyone checking in after us may not be so patient. Flying home with no sleep ended our trip on a little sour note. Next time we might stay somewhere you don’t have to worry about other guests. We went on the off season partly because of that reason. The proximity to the beach was perfect and the condo has everything you need. Plenty of room and space.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great condo for a family

We had a great time over Spring Break. The neighbors were a little loud upstairs, but again, it was Spring Break. Great condo, exactly as shown in the pictures. Fully stocked kitchen, great beds, clean property. Really nice staff helped with towels and any issues. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ideal beach condo

My family and I had a fantastic experience at this property. The condo was surprisingly spacious, comfortable, and impressively modern. The beach is immediately accessible and the area is not overcrowded. Each of the tenants in the other three condos were very considerate of each other. I look forward to booking this property again next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
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