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Elegant island home with private pool & spa, AC - 1 block to beach

Holiday home with a water park, 4-minute walk to South Padre Island Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Dining
Pool
TV
Escape to South Padre Island's Blue Dolphin Beach House, where elegant decor and tile flooring set the tone for a relaxing getaway. Enjoy beach access, nearby parks, and local dining within five miles of your home. Unwind on the front balcony with morning coffee or evening sunsets, then retreat to the private pool and spa in the fenced backyard.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122260 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Elegant island home with private pool & spa, AC - 1 block to beach

Holiday home with a water park, 4-minute walk to South Padre Island Beach
Along with a water park, this smoke-free holiday home has Access to hot tub and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a garden and gas grills. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home 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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,260 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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Vrbo Property
36970

About the area

Map
South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Laguna Bob - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant island home with private pool & spa, AC - 1 block to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant island home with private pool & spa, AC - 1 block to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant island home with private pool & spa, AC - 1 block to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant island home with private pool & spa, AC - 1 block to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gravity Park and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Island Community Center and Beach Park at Isla Blanca are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Elegant island home with private pool & spa, AC - 1 block to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Naomi d.

Big house for the whole family

Great location. Pool and hot tub were so refreshing after a day at the beach
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8/10 Good

Michael L.

Great Location, Beautiful Home, Furnished on a tight budget.

The location was outstanding. Probably the best on the island. The home needs better beds and bedding.
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Awesome place

Perfect location clean big and roomy loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Whitney K.

Beautiful Home

This house was perfect for our family! 8 of us fit more than comfortably in this house and the backyard was great for a cookout!! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
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8/10 Good

Meredith V.

Great location

The location was great. You could walk to the Bayside or the beach in less than 5 minutes. Pool and hot tub were an amazing thing to have in this hot weather after we figured out how to work it. House was big enough for our party of eight.

10/10 Excellent

Brianne L.

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

Great SPI Beach House

Our recent stay at this beach house in South Padre Island was an absolute delight! The vacation rental, within walking distance of the beach, provided the perfect setting for an unforgettable family getaway. The well maintained and thoughtfully furnished house offered spacious rooms for relaxation. The highlight of our stay was the pool and hot tub, providing a refreshing respite after beach adventures. The beach's proximity allowed for leisurely strolls and breathtaking views. The fully equipped kitchen and cozy living area were perfect for family time. The property management team was responsive and accommodating with any issues we brought to their attention. Overall, this beach house in South Padre Island is a fantastic choice for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Perry G.

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

Relaxing

Really lovely place to host 3 generations! One room is quite small barely enough to fit a bed length and width, I do recommend minor cleaning such as sheets-found dirt particles in the bed in the smaller room. Maybe some cosmetic updates such as painting the rails, walls at the entrance, chipped toilet tank lid, puncture door, cigarette butts outside, dog poop outside in the backyard. And this is because I’m observant…but it’s really a lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Priscilla F.

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

Great location, but a few issues

The house layout is beautiful & location is amazing! We had issues with ants on the kitchen counter & pantry. The outside trash bin was full, so the outside smelled when we arrived. This also made it challenging for us to throw the inside trash. Restroom sink wouldn’t drain properly. Pool felt heated and grill was dirty. Overall, the house could have used a good cleaning. Couches had stains & some doors need a paint job. The white doors look dirty. Otherwise, we would have rated this house a five.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aurora F.

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

Awesome

Had a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aurora F.

Awesome

It was a beautiful house and very clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Great place to stay!

Loved the pool and the size of the house.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

South padre

Overall the stay was good. The house was beautiful, plenty of room. Kids enjoyed the pool a lot. Although We did have to go get a refill on the propane tank ourselves which was supposed to already have been ready for us. And we had to get trash bags because there were none to be found. Another downer was finding proscriptions from previous stays there in kitchen. Overall a good stay would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tierney L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not up to date

The photos are deceiving. They are definitely photo shopped to make the pool larger and rooms. The hot tub buttons were peeling off, so we didn't know what the buttons controlled. The back side of the house around the roof looks like it has black mold, and the gutter or siding is falling off. We received a text letting us know "If earlier check-in is available, we will text you separately." The day of check-in I made contact a little over one hour earlier than check-in time to ask about checking in early since I never received anything. They told me "early check-in would not be possible because this property doesn't offer it." If it isn't offered, why was it even mentioned? The table was noticeably dirty upon arriving with circles from cups being sat on it which made me question everything else in the house. Take extra trash bags with you as we weren't supplied enough for our stay and had to purchase some. We went during off season so had we booked this during summer when the rates are 3x or 4x what we paid I would be extremely upset.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy D.

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

Not as Described and EXTREMELY DIRTY

Location is AMAZING, Can Walk to numerous stores and restaurants. Does Have a little view of ocean from front balcony which was Nice! The discription of property Rms NOT True…master has King and a small futon you could fit a smaller child on, then there are 2 rms with twin/queen bunk beds, and a TINY 4th rm with no window that has a full/twin bunk bed.All beds were the metal beds you get like for a kids bdrm including the bed frame in master. If you’re 2 larger individuals I’d really want to know the weight rating, not very sturdy. The discription really should be changed to reflect the true sleeping arrangements as if you came with 3 couples and thought you were putting all the kiddos in the rm with all the beds you will be disappointed:-( I could go on about the cleanliness but there is too much to put I wish I could just post pictures:-( The outdoor spaces were GROSS!! I will say they did send someone promptly to clean! The hot tub didn’t work and that was so disappointing as in previous reviews other guests also stated did not work and response was it was fixed it wasn’t:-( No hot tub just a cold tub and then the pool also was not cleaned food in it bottom gross:-( They did send someone to clean and try and fix hot tub but was not fixed during our week stay but pool was cleaned! This could be a Beautiful home but the upkeep needs some help!!! You can tell it’s not cleaned well between guests! baseboards of a home cleaned regularly should not have caked on dirt:-(
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

cathy g.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

60th birthday

We went to Padre to celebrate 3 of our group’s 60th birthday. The house was open when we got there. The back door would only open occasionally. The hot tub never got hot (the main reason we rented this place was the hot tub). I sent messages to Vacasa. Our first night there, the text (the only way to reach them) reply said they would look into the problem. After I sent 4 messages, we gave up. Sent messages again the 2nd day. This time they said they would send someone to look at the hot tub and back door. No one ever arrived. The bbq grill in the back yard looked like it should have been tossed. Nowhere near what the one in the listing picture showed. We wanted to spray down the patio because there were a ton of ants, but neither of the two hoses worked. There were ants in the kitchen, all over the counters. We were extremely disappointed with the lack of attention paid to this property. The property management is definitely not doing their job. We will not be recommending this property or property management to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Christina T.

Big Home

This home was large and fit our party fine, but definitely lacking extras for all the essentials. No extra garbage bags or soap or towels or blankets. The pool and hot tub weren’t in top working condition either so that was really disappointing as that’s why we booked. However the home is very large and fit everyone in our party, when we requested things from the host they did send a house cleaner with some extra things, and someone to clean the pool, but the issue wasn’t resolved. Paid a lot for the issues to happen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Overall good experience..

Home is walking distance from the beach. Home has a great pool that was suitable for a party of 11. Home had 4 rooms to accommodate living quarters. Home had a suitable kitchen and dining area for meals and lounging areas both inside and out. No complaints. I wouldn't mind rebooking the place for my next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacky N.

Beautiful and spacious home, great location

We had a party of 9 stay at the beautiful Blue Dolphin. Plenty of room and the house was clean upon arrival. The pool and hot tub were sparkling clean and we used it every day. Literally a 5 minute walk to the beach. Only criticism is there are hardly any “extras” in the house. No extra trash bags, 1 extra roll of toilet paper, no coffee or coffee filters, things like that. So be prepared to make a stop at the grocery store if you plan to cook or have several people staying. Fortunately, there is a grocery store right down the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angelica V.

San Antonio

Spacious home, very clean, the only thing is at night the pool is not filtering not sure if it is timed.
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6/10 Okay

John S.

Burrrr

We rented this house because it had a pool and hot tub. When we checked in we found the hot tub water was very low and the pool was cold. I called right away and I was told to fill the hot turn with the garden hose and try the to start it. It didn’t work so I called again. A pool tech was finally sent out and tried to fix it. Know one informed use of what was going on with it before the tech left without the pool and hot tub fixed. I called again the next day the tech was sent out and after several hours was able to get the hot tub fixed. Long story short we never were able to use the pool it was way too cold. I was very disappointed with this rental. Vacasa shouldn’t have listings available if things like this aren’t working.
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10/10 Excellent

Desiree C.

Perfect getaway house

Rented for a birthday weekend and this was perfect for the amount of people I had!

10/10 Excellent

Eddie S.

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

Beautiful home

Perfect location have a liquor store half a block away also beach access was half a block away meat market walking distance perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathleen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Couple friends retreat

The space was fantastic, walking distance to the beach and house layout with pool is excellent. Room for improvement in amenities available including, more towels, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper goods etc. There were not enough towels provided for our group of 8 adults for basic showering. When we arrived the sheets were not clean on 2/4 beds and there were ants in the pantry - they were very responsive and addressed any issues immediately sending a crew over to clean and address our concerns. Would recommend a more clear explanation of how little is provided in the home as far as amenities or improvements in those areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas R.

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

Great family vacation

Great location! Dining room ceiling fan didn't work, had trouble with spa but pool guy randomly showed up and fixed it. Perfect family vacation home with everything needed within walking distance!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

Everything!

This house has it ALL! Located in the heart of the island. The beach is 1/2 a block away, supermarket across the street, several restaurants within a 5 block radius, including the entertainment district! No need for a vehicle. The house is private, spacious and well equipped for large groups. The 4 bedrooms have plenty of room and comfortable beds for everyone. The large backyard has a gas grill and plenty of seating to entertain outdoors. Of course the gorgeous pool and hot tub provided hours of entertainment and relaxation. The hot tub was a pleasure to relax in especially on cool days and nights ! We will be back again and again!! Thanks for everything!!