Our family absolutely loved this property!!! It was a perfect fit for us. When staying on the 11th floor, you can't beat the view of the bay (sunset) from the front, and the ocean view (sunrise) from the back patio. We started the day overlooking the beach with coffee, breakfast and the sounds of the ocean. The condo was up to date, extremely well kept, clean, and had all the eating and cooking supplies we needed. The washer and dryer in the condo ran well and was efficient, which was a must have for us as a family of 5 who packed lightly. Loved that I was able to have most of our laundry complete before arriving back home. The master bedroom and sink/vanity area is very spacious, however the master toilet and shower are in a bathroom space (the sink/vanity area is spaciously outside the bathroom) that is very tight. This was not a big deal for us, but might be difficult for someone's else's needs. The shower felt amazing and the beds were all SO comfortable. Can't beat listening to the ocean as you fall asleep after a full day at the beach. We traveled with 3 teens, so having all three beds in one room worked perfectly for us. They had their space, my husband and I had ours. They all agreed that their beds were very comfortable as well. The pool area below was a great spot for cooling off in the afternoon because yes, it is shaded and stayed very comfortable in the later part of the day. Ocean Vista is only a few blocks from the grocery store, so the several trips we made for groceries and other supplies was super convenient since we did not have a vehicle on this trip. Some have reviewed that you can hear the elevator from this condo. This is true, but it was not a distraction or nuisance at all. Didn't bother us one bit. The overall property was quiet and completely family friendly. There were a few beach supplies (chairs, umbrella, mats,) in the condo for our use. We requested beach towels to be left as well for our use and no problem, they were there! The owner was prompt and kind in all communication. We would 100 percent return to this exact condo again if we find ourselves back in South Padre. Absolutely a vacation to remember. Thanks so much!