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).
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach
Aruba Bay Resort - Salty Melons TABG105: Pet-Friendly Townhome with Pools, Waterfront Dock & Gym
Why Guests Love This Property Salty Melons is a stylish coastal retreat at Aruba Bay Resort, offering the perfect mix of relaxation and fun. With two heated pools, a fishing dock, a gym, and a private patio, this townhome is ideal for families, friends, or groups seeking a memorable North Padre Island getaway. Just a short walk to the beach, it’s where comfort meets convenience.
Highlights Pet-friendly townhome, sleeps 7 Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen Two heated resort pools and scenic sunset deck Private, fenced patio for coffee or evening drinks First-floor location with washer and dryer Resort amenities: game room, pickleball, Tiki huts, and more Short walk to the beach and close to local attractions
Sleeping Arrangements Master bedroom: King bed Second bedroom: Twin over queen bunk bed Living area: Queen sleeper sofa Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom with walk-in shower, 1 half bathroom 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 & Dining Fully equipped kitchen with high-end appliances Seating for 9 12-cup coffee maker and Keurig
Community Amenities Resort-style heated swimming pool with slides Second heated pool with splash pad across the street Poolside loungers, chairs, tables, and Tiki huts Clubhouse, game room, and gym Pickleball court, two-level canal deck Charcoal grills, picnic tables, boat slip rentals, fish cleaning station
Guest FAQs Q: Is there a place to enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks? A: Absolutely! The private fenced patio is perfect for sipping and relaxing, and you can also enjoy the pool area at Aruba Bay Resort.
Q: How far is the beach from the property? A: Just a short 15-minute walk from your townhome.
Q: Does the property have laundry? A: Yes! There’s a washer and dryer in the townhome for your convenience.
Location: Close to beach, 15-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 & Details: Two-night minimum stay required Signed Rental Agreement required prior to check-in Guests must be 25+ with valid ID matching reservation Pet-friendly: Maximum of 2 dogs $100 per pet fee (7 days or less), $200 (8-29 days), $300 (30+ days) Pet cleaning fee: $50 (7 days or less), $75 (8-29 days), $100 (30+ days)
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
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 792 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.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach to the airport?
This vacation home is 24.8 mi (30-min drive) away from the Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Whitecap Beach and 2 mi (5-min drive) from North Padre Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach have a pool?
Yes, there's a heated pool.
Does Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach to downtown Corpus Christi?
This vacation home is 17.3 mi away from Corpus Christi.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Christina C.
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great- my only issue was that the top bunk was noisy, but otherwise awesome!
Christina C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Shaun B.
Nov 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Well kept
Well Kept Good location
Shaun B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Fabrizio R., Scottsdale
Jul 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A very good vacation!!
A very good location!!!
We really enjoyed the condo, the location and all the amenities The condo was very clean and worked very good for our party.
Fabrizio R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mindi P.
Jul 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for small family
Property was perfect! Clean, plenty of towels, extra pillows. The beds were very comfortable! The bunk beds were not rinky dinky either and just as cozy as the master. Square footage wise, it’s not a big place so about 8ppl can hang out comfortably. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking; the pottery mugs are super cute. The decor is tasteful and done well. Everything was clean when we arrived. Nice, small back patio sitting area to enjoy your morning coffee. There were events at the pool, karaoke and s’mores. We played in the game room for over an hour, loved it. Short drive to Balli Park for beach time and close proximity to the Island Market.
Definitely a property that we would consider buying a townhome in.
Mindi P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicole M.
Sep 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Amazing for fishing and family time. Townhome was clean and spacious.
Nicole M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachelle B.
Aug 31, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place, was great location to the beach, bed super comfy!
Great property! Comfortable, and super great location to the beach!!
Rachelle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sheila L.
Aug 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Salty Melon is in a new complex. Very nice
Great experience. Love that the resort offers different activities every evening
Sheila L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robbi B.
Jul 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
We enjoyed our stay at Salty Melons in Aruba Bay. Very clean and new with two parking spots. The pool was pretty crowded during our July stay but we enjoyed to upper outdoor deck of the yacht club and the lovely cool breeze. Very nice property but could have done without the construction all around our unit
Robbi B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Codi C.
Jun 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family of 4.
We found the location to be easy to get navigate to and from. You cannot beat the proximity to the beach and wonderful local eats. The house was very clean, had plenty of towels, wifi, coffee pot (single serve and traditional), and televisions in all the rooms. We would definitely stay here again.
Codi C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Priya P.
May 31, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach stay!
The condo is extremely well kept and clean. The check in process was seamless and easy. No complaints!