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Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio

Family-friendly stay near Whitecap Beach

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A heated pool
Exterior
Beach
TV, DVD player
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Padre Balli Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, North Padre Island Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Corpus Christi

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Padre Island vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Whitecap Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Padre Balli Park. North Padre Island Beach and Bob Hall Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Padre Balli Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Packery Channel - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brewster Street Icehouse On The Island - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio

Padre Beach View 237: Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool and Private Patio

Why Guests Love This Property
Estrella del Mar offers the perfect combination of coastal charm and family-friendly comfort. With a ground-floor master suite, private fenced patio, and beach just a 3-minute walk away, it’s ideal for families, friends, and dogs. Enjoy modern beach decor, a fully equipped kitchen, and access to a heated pool for endless relaxation.

Highlights
Dog-friendly with room for up to two dogs, no weight restrictions
Ground-floor master suite with private bathroom
Private fenced patio and balcony with ocean views
Heated swimming pool and poolside Tiki huts
Fully equipped kitchen with seating for eight
Washer and dryer for convenience
Just a 3-minute walk to the beach

Sleeping Arrangements
Master bedroom (first floor): King size bed, private bathroom with walk-in shower
Second bedroom (second floor): King size bed, private bathroom with walk-in shower
Third bedroom (second floor): Queen size bed
Fourth bedroom (second floor): Twin over full size bunk bed
Living area (first floor): Queen size credenza
Loft area (second floor): Full size sleeper sofa
Guest bathroom (second floor): Tub/shower combo
Clean Bed Promise: We wash every sheet, towel, and comforter after each stay at our in-house professional facility at over 140°F, exceeding CDC standards.

Kitchen and Dining
Fully equipped kitchen
Seating for eight
Keurig and 12-cup coffee maker
High chair available

Community Amenities
Heated swimming pool (max 89°F in winter months)
Poolside loungers, chairs, and Tiki huts
Covered picnic tables
Charcoal grills around the pool

Guest FAQs
Q: Is there a bedroom on the ground floor?
A: Yes, the master bedroom is on the first floor with a private bathroom.

Q: How many bathrooms are there?
A: There are three full bathrooms and one half bath.

Q: How close is the beach?
A: The property is just a 3-minute walk from the beach.

Q: Does the townhome have a private patio?
A: Yes, there is a fenced-in patio off the master bedroom perfect for relaxing or dining.

Location
Beachside, 3-minute walk
Mustang Island State Park 7 miles
Padre Island National Seashore 15 miles
Downtown Corpus Christi 20 miles
USS Lexington 26 miles
Texas State Aquarium 26 miles

Policies and Details
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Primary guest must be 25+ with valid ID matching the reservation
Signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check-in
Dog Friendly Property: Maximum of Two Dogs/No Weight Restriction
Pet Fees: For stays of 1–29 days, the pet fee is $100 per pet plus a $50 cleaning fee, and for stays of 30+ days, the pet fee is $300 per pet plus a $100 cleaning fee

STR Permit #: 300920

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,305 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.7 mi (34-min drive) away from the Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Whitecap Beach and 2 mi (9-min drive) from North Padre Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio to downtown Corpus Christi?

This vacation home is 17.5 mi away from Corpus Christi.

Pet-Friendly Beach Escape | Heated Pool & Private Patio Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is a great place to stay with family. Our family of 10 had a great time. The only trouble was the wifi wasn't working. We contacted the managing company who had someone come out and take a look. It didn't really fix the problem, but we enjoyed the ocean so didn't feel like contacting them again. I would like it if they put some hot pads in the kitchen, but everything else is great. Short walk to the ocean was awesome. The heated pool was a great bonus
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

Liked: Cleanliness
If I could give 10 stars I would. We had 9 total that stayed there. The kids and my in laws loved it there. The bottom room was great for them with the big bathroom and shower. Close to the beach and we want to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barry E.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and on time. Good communication.Close to lots of activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Sudhakar G.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place and a perfect location for an overnight stay prior to a successful fishing trip for me and my colleagues.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KaiCee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home is in excellent condition and decorated nicely. The rooms are spacious and the backyard is adorable. Everything worked perfectly. The hosts are so sweet and left us a pumpkin pie that was delicious! The beach is walking distance or there is public parking about a block away. The pool is heated and clean. We had a blast and definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cody V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Red B., Alamogordo, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the property! Will definitely come back. Walking distance to beach. Kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July Trip

The place was very nice and close to the beach! The only issue i had was that our condo wasn't ready until 10 minutes till 6 o'clock due to a ceiling fan issue
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Trip

Great property! Close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect space

Property was an ideal vacation rental. Great layout, plenty of room, all the beds and cooking supplies we needed. Communication was excellent, wifi easy to access. We didn’t bring our dogs but it would have been great for them too. Highly recommend.
Sunrise from the upper balcony
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great time over all. If there were 1 area that needed improvement it would be the summery of the quoted price. Particularly in the pet department. This place is animal friendly like they advertise in bold letters. They ask how many pets, what weight they are ect. Then quote the total price of which you find out 1 day before arrival that the additional pet fee was not included in the quoted price and is now extra. For this shady sneak we will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed the area it’s close to everything and the kids had a blast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Allan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would use again

Would use again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim W.

Needs updating

The location is wonderful very close to the beach, but the actual property needs updating. Examples pool area: three of the four lights on the tables do not work, actual pool gunite is old and stained needs resurfacing, water chairs are very old and badly stained. Condo: you can tell the place had been cleaned, but still had an old worn out feel to it. Lot of the baseboards are needing replaced, cabinet doors do not shut. Stove door almost falls off. Dishwasher is on its last leg. Mattresses were good shape, but bedding seems cheap - far from luxury. Place is very crammed and crowded also, Again everything in the place just seems worn out and needing updated. Disappointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Uma K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Van L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & need more space for eating area

Wish this place have bigger eating area overall unit is very clean and tidy. Would stay here again but thus space really hold up for 8 - 10 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable condo with great location

This condo was perfect for our family to enjoy White Cap beach and Corpus. Everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were. We hope to be back there again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maris L., Austin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Overall great stay. Location is great and the place is cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rental for a Fishing Tournament

This is the first year we have rented this unit, and we will rent it again in the future. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cairn B., Granbury Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean Property, but Untrustworthy Employees

As I selected on the categories, the condo/townhome was clean however we had a poor experience on 2 fronts. 1) A family member in our party had gifts sent via Amazon to the townhome-we got an Amazon notification that the box had been delivered with a photo of the box on the front porch steps of the condo. We let the property manager know and they let us know throughout the day that they never found the box but that they came by at least 3 times to check (we did send them the photo). The neighbor had a Ring doorbell pointing toward our door and sent us the footage where you can see Amazon leave the package ~10am, about 15 minutes later an SUV pulls up (unfortunately blocking the door view), the SUV stays at the home for 30 minutes (cannot see on the other side of the SUV), then they leave-and the package is no longer on the front porch. Our condo inspection notice shows they inspector came to the condo on that same day.We watched all video footage from the day from package drop off by Amazon until our family arrived and that SUV was THE ONLY CAR that came through the parking lot that day. We sent the video to the mgmt company who said they couldn't help (fair enough-however we also know they lied about coming by 3 times to check on the package). Also, a couple rang our doorbell that night looking for a bag of items they left on a previous stay that the mgmt company 'never found'-we also didn't find them. So it seems items are going missing routinely from this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

August Vacation

The townhouse was great. It was perfect for my family. Everyone was impressed by the space and cleanliness. We were also very close to the beach. It was a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time had by all

This property is excellent for large families. There is plenty of room for adults and kids. There is plenty of silverware and dishes. Pots and pans are fine, but serving dishes were scarce. The 5 minute walk to the beach was manageable with the children in tow. Very clean when we arrived and comfortable for everyone. If we are in Corpus Christi again, we will stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023