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Dolphin's Playground Across Street from Beach

Family-friendly stay near South Padre Island Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gravity Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Community Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

South Padre Island

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the condo, you'll find South Padre Island Beach and Gravity Park. South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gravity Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Longboard - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Laguna Bob - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Dolphin's Playground Across Street from Beach

DOLPHIN’S PLAYGROUND is a townhouse style condo with 2.5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, conveniently situated across the street from the beach. This centrally located two-bedroom condo offers easy access to the beach with public access just steps away. Within a short five-minute walk, you can explore the vibrant downtown area, which boasts various local attractions including the iconic pier, shopping outlets, restaurants, and an amusement park. The condo itself is meticulously maintained, providing a clean and comfortable environment for your vacation. It is fully equipped with all the amenities you need to ensure a pleasant stay. Whether you want to unwind after a day of sunbathing or prepare for an exciting night out in downtown for dinner and entertainment, this condo offers the perfect retreat. Spanning across two levels, the first floor features a spacious living room area, a fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare meals, a dining area, and a convenient half bathroom to freshen up after a day spent by the pool. Upstairs, you will find the two bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom, creating a serene atmosphere for a restful evening. The bedrooms are furnished with queen beds and are separated by a loft area, which includes a double bunk bed and a cozy seating area, making it ideal for children. For your convenience, there are two parking spaces available right in front of the unit. Additionally, outside your garden door, you will find patio furniture where you can sit back, savor a refreshing drink, and indulge in relaxation.

IMPORTANT: You are booking a private beach home. As much as we like to please your every need, we do not work as hotels do. We are not a 24/7 service. Any overnight requests, other than REAL emergencies, will be look after the next day. If there is an emergency that threatens a persons life, please call 911.

VAYK GEAR is a premier BEACH Equipment Rental Company offering top-of-the-line gear for your perfect beach day. You may receive an email from them regarding a credit from Blue Ocean Vacation Rentals for the rental of your preferred beach equipment. Visit their website to select from a wide range of high-quality beach gear to make the most of your beach getaway.

The owners of Dolphin's Playground welcome you to their beach home! While staying here, we ask that you follow a few requests that will make everyone’s stay more enjoyable and keep the property looking good year after year.

1. Parking ~ is limited to 2 vehicles. Vehicles must be licensed, operable and registered to the occupants. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owners’ expense.

2. Occupancy ~ Maximum capacity per unit is NO MORE than 6 guests. There must be at least one adult 21 years of age or older, registered, present and residing in the unit through the duration of the tenancy.

3. Pets ~ We do not accept pets in our property. The knowledge or trace of unauthorized pets will mean a fine of $400.

4. Noise ~ Loud noise of any sort; music, loud talking, boom boxes, etc. is not allowed.


5. Garbage and Tidiness ~ Garbage should all be disposed dumpster located on the parking lot on Kingfish Street. Please DO NOT dispose of cigarette butts, cans, candy wrappers, trash on the ground. We work hard to make certain the property looks good when you check in. Please help us keep it that way by picking up any litter before you leave.

6. Pool ~ Please wash ALL sand from your body BEFORE entering our pool. The pool equipment cannot handle sand from the beach and causes damage and equipment failure. Please DO NOT leave your children unattended. Please observe pool hours.

7. BBQ ~ No BBQ pit is included.

8. Once booked, we will send a custom Rental Agreement for you to complete and send back to us. Without this agreement we will not be able to host you.


Important: All our vacation properties come with a "starter kit" including several items such as hotel style soaps, shampoo, dishwashing soap, new sponge, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, etc. Once these items are gone, please visit the local supermarket to replenish your needs.

Note: The owners of this property will NOT allow Spring Break activity on the premises.

Check in is easy and available 24 hours a day with a smart lock on the entrance door.

The smart keypad door code will be provided to the guest about 48-24 hours before arrival.

Hosts will be available for check-in assistance up until 10 pm, we ask that guests arriving late please let us know via text.

Service Animals need to be with the person they service 24/7. Service Animals cannot be left alone in the property. A service animal left alone in the property is not a service animal and will be penalized with a $400 fee.

"Early" check in and/or "Late" check out will be available, when possible, at a charge of $55 for each occurrence.

Child's highchair & pack & play on request at $25/each, billed on a separate invoice.

You are booking a private beach home. As much as we like to please your every need, we DO NOT work as hotels do. We are not a 24/7 service. Any overnight requests, other than REAL emergencies, will be look after the next day. If there is an emergency that threatens a persons life, please call 911.

For special requests outside our scope of work, please message us to get our Concierge's contact.

Date changes might be granted depending on the date of the change for a $100 change fee plus any difference in price.

Cancellations for nightly reservations will receive a 96% refund if they are made more than 30 days before the scheduled arrival date. Please note that a service fee of $25 will also be charged for all cancellations, regardless of the timing. There will be no refund if the cancellation comes is made. This policy does not extend to bookings that are eligible for monthly discounts.

Checkout instructions
Gather used towels
Throw trash away
Turn things off
Leave beds unmade.
Wash & dry all dishes & utensils.
Empty refrigerator, clean up spills.
Set AC to 78
Leave property neat with furniture in original order.
Close all blinds, Close and lock all doors and windows.
Please leave all items we provided. We charge for missing items.
Gather all your belongings, we cannot be responsible for items left behind.
PLEASE LEAVE BEHIND ALL PARKING PASSES, KEYS AND WRISTBANDS FOR THE NEXT GUESTS
Lock up

If possible, we would appreciate it if you could let us know if you check out earlier than 10am.

A good cohabitation requires common sense, respect for sleep hours, politeness, tidiness and awareness of the common good. Thanks for helping insure a great vacation for everyone!

We hope I was able to provide you with the 5 Star Experience you were looking for and will continue to serve you all along your stay with us, so if you need anything, please let us know!

Have a wonderful stay!

-Rod & Rosa

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,100 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 10:00 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

Rules

Cancellations within 30+ days before arrival will be eligible for a 96% refund, minus a $25 service fee.
REQUIRED: I give permission to the PM to use a third-party to verify my identity and check criminal databases to confirm reservations.
Please note that completing the rental agreement is required.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No pets

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, 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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Dolphin's Playground Across Street from Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, close to beach. Our second year staying in this building.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025