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Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!

Waterfront condo with water park and Hot tub

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Beach
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6749 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!

Waterfront condo with water park and Hot tub
A water park, Access to hot tub and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free condo building. Other amenities include barbecues. The condo has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this condo offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. This Corpus Christi condo provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the condo include a water park and Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Padre Escapes Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 749 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

1691-105090

About the area

Map
Corpus Christi, Texas

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 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.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laredo Taco Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Almeida - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too! located?

Located in Padre Island, this condo building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Whitecap Beach, Padre Balli Park and North Padre Island Beach. Bob Hall Pier and Texas Sealife Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 100 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Recommend this cottage. Great location.

Enjoyed our stay in this cottage. We got enjoy fishing on the pier at night and the beach during the day. This cottage is just a few minutes drive to the beach. Great location and will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W., Granite Shoals, TX

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

Fun fishing trip

My husband and his friends had a great stay. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Beautiful spot for the price I paid is an absolute steal! I would definitely recommend!

This is a beautiful spot for the price I paid is an absolute steal! I would definitely recommend to my friends and family! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LORI ANN M.

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

Relaxing

We had a great time - very relaxing - fishing was amazing there on the docks and love that we get to be by the water drinking our coffee to watch the sunrise!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Beach 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: We really enjoyed the location, really close to the beach and fishing on the pier. The kids caught a bunch of little fish we just released back into the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

Padre stay

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: Had a blast and the place was perfect for a small family and fur babies. We were accommodated with everything we needed. Even a pool and spa. Thank you and we will stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Our early winter break

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: It was a perfect place quiet nice people just a short walk to the sea wall and beach was there in Dec to mid January and the temperatures were just right not super hot and not cold around seventy degrees most of the time would recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

LORI ANN M.

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

Familymoon

Enjoy the property and location just not to fond of the ones who live their full time. They make you feel uncomfortable in the pool and make you feel like you can't enjoy yourself because you have to be quiet or they complain.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rod and Sallie B.

winter Texan

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: It was great! This is our 6th year staying on Padre Island, the second year in this rental unit, and we've renewed the contract for next year. We've made friends with some of the permanent residents and annual guests.The property is well maintained and concerns are met immediately.
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8/10 Good

Sandra N.

Leeward

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was NOT dog friendly as far as a place for them to go potty. Long walk to dog area and it was full of stickers! Otherwise very nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kyla W.

Great location!

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: This is a great location for fishing and tourist attractions. The condo is steps away from the dock for some night fishing. The décor is very cute and the condo clean. Great having a washer/dryer and dishwasher. I highly recommend this condo for a family of four or less. Check-in and out was so easy. I would say the most convenient I have encountered over all the years we have been vacationing around Padre.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cora B.

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

Great little place on a canal near the beach

This is a double row of condos with a pool in between and a dock on the canal at the end. The bedrooms are upstairs with kitchen/living room area downstairs. Shower/bath is downstairs as well. It is pretty close to the Michael J. Ellis beach--close enough for me to walk the dogs there in the mornings. It had everything we needed and the management is incredibly responsive and helpful. It is billed as pet friendly, but just be aware that any HOA rules that apply to pets are strictly enforced. You can also contact the management for other pet friendly properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Christopher J., CYPRESS

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Outdated

Had an old mildew smell. Someone before had been smoking in unit so wasnt a pleasant stay. Would highly recommend people to read reviews before booking. Place was definitely not worth the price
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

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: Check-in/check-out was easy breezy, property was clean and just as described, dog area was tiny, mattresses were very firm, a convenient short drive to beaches and restaurants, view of sunsets off the docks was beautiful, catch and release fishing was plentiful enough for the kids with proper bait (we used dead shrimp with much success but *again*we weren’t fishing for whoppers or anything, just fun for the kids), other comments about the “local” residents had us cautious but we kept to ourselves and were respectful and cleaned up after our dogs without letting them bark and we had no trouble with the residents. Overall, this was an excellent experience and would recommend!
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4/10 Poor

Andrew B.

Not a welcomed spot

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 3rd year staying at this complex and we all ways love it. This year was a little different. The people that live in the other units at this location seemed to be bothered. They made it very clear they didn't want the vacation stays there. There is 4 units that had permanents residents, and they made it very clear that we were not welcomed. Other than that we love the locations and amenities of this stay but unfortunately we will not return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rod and Sallie B.

A wonderful "winter Texan" retreat:)

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've rented at this condo for several winters and enjoyed the management. They replaced a blender that died promptly and had HVAC service over immediately to remedy the air conditioner that had issues. The sofa is pretty soft and the cabinetry could be updated but we had a new washer and drier this year. The unit is only a short walk to the beach which we enjoyed almost daily. The opening of the Don Patricio channel should offer more fish moving into the unit's "back yard". The sunsets are awesome from the deck!!! The permanent residents in the neighboring units are very friendly. We were invited to their Fat Tuesday party again this winter. And Peter has been become my buddy...probably because I always have a doggy treat for him. We've already booked one of the units in the condo again for next winter:)

10/10 Excellent

Victor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriella C.

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 absolutely loved our stay! You’re not far from the beach, and there is a place call “the boat house” right down the street. The doc and pool are open at all times, and everyone is very polite who live there. We will definitely be visiting again!

6/10 Okay

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Issues with neighbors

The condo itself was clean and as expected for the price point. However, the listing didn’t include the HOA rules about no children under 14 ever allowed in the hot tub. We found out upon arrival after the HOA president immediately scolded us before our kids even had so much as their feet in the water. We were alone in the pool area, not interrupting anyone. She came from across the courtyard to confront us. She was not pleasant, and later made comments to other permanent residents about how she disliked renters in front of us while smoking cigarettes with her dog off leash in the common area (two violations of her own rules). We did not feel welcome. Padre escapes listened to our complaint and promised to update the listing, although, we were told the HOA rules have been in place for several years. Being that we stayed in the condo over a holiday, we weren’t able to resolve the issue during our stay. I don’t blame Padre Escapes for that, but staying on those conditions ruined the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Last minute escape!

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: Easy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

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

Great spot!

Great location. Great condo. Pool, fishing and beach all taken advantage of.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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4/10 Poor

Tamara B., Bastrop, TX

So So Rental, not worth the price

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was not great for the price. The beds were hard and pillows flat. It also was not as clean as you would think, with the cleaning fees that are charged. the picture of the water is kind of deceiving, there are only two pier/decks for the complex.
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2/10 Terrible

Anessa A.

Great condo, horrible residents

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo is great- Padre Escapes management is great. Unfortunately we won’t be staying here again due to the rude full time residents. We were confronted by 2 different residents complaining about our dog barking even tho our neighbors were home all day and never heard her. Another time was at 7am when we were all asleep (including the dog). These people sit outside and smoke constantly making the pool area unenjoyable. I was constantly on edge about what they would say to us next. It is clear they do not want vacationers in their “territory”.
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L.

Pet Friendly and Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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 enjoyed staying at the Leeward Cove property. The location was great. We loved the ability to fish off the back decks. The condo was clean and nice. The pool was nice and not as crowded as other properties. It was convenient to the beach and other attractions. We love bringing our dogs, so pet friendly is alwasy a plus. We did have a problem with check in this time. We have stayed with Padre Escapes many times and never had issues. We were waiting outside the property a few minutes before 4 which was guaranteed check in time. We reached out and the management said we would be in by 4 but it still needed to be inspected. We waited and saw a staff member show up and leave. We waited several more minutes to get our check in instructions and finally had access to the unit around 4:45 pm. I feel like they forgot about our reservation and had to hurry to get the property ready.
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10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn R.

Nice gettaway

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: This was our second time renting this condo. Great location close to the beach and the shops. The pool right outside your door and the lighted fishing dock for night fishing was great perfect for our family of four. Would definitely recommend.