Our family of 14 absolutely loved the accommodations! We were on the beach in a matter of minutes and could walk both north and south for fun, sport, and food. The six bedrooms made it possible for each to have his own quiet space, and the spacious open living-dining-kitchen area made it possible for all to gather for family fun. The heated swimming pool was enjoyed by the grandkids (ages 17-29), the grill (after a little repair work) was convenient for grilling and for use a second oven; the utility room was a life saver; having four parking spaces was nice; TVs in each room were enjoyed; and the balconies offered quiet reading spaces with a great view.
Even though our family grew up in Southeast Texas, none of us had ever been to South Padre Island. We arrived from Seattle, Portland, Austin, Montgomery, and College Station by car or plane and found the island to be great fun - and not as crowded at Christmastime as I'm sure it is in the summer. We visited Boca Chica and SpaceX, took the 4-hour Port of Brownsville with Captain Murphy, went to the turtle rehab facility, took in a movie (Boys in the Boat), went to the Christmas Eve service at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, played volleyball on the beach, watched movies and played games in the condo, relaxed, and just had a great time. We'll be back, and we likely will choose the same accommodations.