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Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio

Cottage near Whitecap Beach in Corpus Christi

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Beach
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There are two light blue stools and a trash can.
A covered porch with teal siding, a ceiling fan, and two chairs.
Exterior
Pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Texas Sealife Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Padre
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bob Hall Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Corpus Christi

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Padre Island cottage places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach. Texas Sealife Center and Lake Padre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Texas Sealife Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Padre - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brewster Street Icehouse On The Island - ‬4 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 Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio

Toucan Get Away TMRQ103: Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool and Private Patio

Why Guests Love This Property
Welcome to Toucan Get Away at The Marquesas—your relaxing, pet-friendly retreat on North Padre Island. This coastal cabana offers the perfect mix of comfort and convenience, featuring an open layout, stylish décor, and a private patio for enjoying evening breezes. Guests love the tropical pool, quiet community vibe, and easy access to the beach, dining, and island attractions.

Highlights
Pet friendly with private fenced patio
Short 5-minute drive to the beach
Resort-style pool with loungers and shaded seating
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances
Open-concept living and dining area
Smart TVs and free Wi-Fi throughout
Washer and dryer for guest use

Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Bedroom (1st Floor): King bed with private bathroom with tub/shower combo
Second Bedroom (1st Floor): Queen bed
Living Area (1st Floor): Full-size sleeper sofa
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.

Bathrooms:
1st Floor – Walk-in shower and tub/shower combo

Kitchen and Dining
The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, cookware, dishes, and utensils for easy at-home meals. Enjoy breakfast at the counter or family dinners around the dining table with seating for six. A 12-cup coffee maker helps you start each island morning right.

Community Amenities
Guests enjoy access to The Marquesas’ sparkling swimming pool, surrounded by loungers, tables, and chairs—perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach.

Guest FAQs
Q. How far is the beach?
A. It’s about a 5-minute drive to the nearest beach access.
Q. Are pets allowed?
A. Yes, up to two pets are welcome with applicable fees and no weight restrictions.
Q. Is there parking for boats or trailers?
A. Boats and trailers are not permitted inside the complex, but limited street-side parking is available if attached to your vehicle.
Q. Are linens and towels included?
A. Yes, all towels, sheets, and comforters are professionally laundered and stocked before every stay.

Location
Located in The Marquesas community on North Padre Island, you’ll be close to:
Beach Access – 5-minute drive
Mustang Island State Park – 7 miles
Padre Island National Seashore – 15 miles
Downtown Corpus Christi – 20 miles
USS Lexington and 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
Pet Friendly Property: Maximum of Two Pets/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 #:125082

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • 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: 962 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio to the airport?

This cottage is 23.1 mi (27-min drive) away from the Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio?

As of Jul 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio on Jul 21, 2026 start from CA $556, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio to the beach?

This cottage is 2.5 mi (8-min drive) from Whitecap Beach and 2.4 mi (6-min drive) from North Padre Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio to downtown Corpus Christi?

This cottage is 16.1 mi away from Corpus Christi.

Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not see the beach from our room. Did not find the pool, but the trip to the beach was a short drive. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
We (my sister and I) stayed in this unit to be close to my aging uncle, who lives in one of the units. We could walk just two units away, so the convenience was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanna E.

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

Paradise

Always a great place to stay, clean and well kept!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Beach getaway!

Great property located near the beach, restaurants, and other activities. The pool was clean and in great shape as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Javier V.

Top Notch

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome stay!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

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

Convenient and Quiet

We loved the location and the fact that it was quiet. I was able to take a quick jog in the neighborhood and it was so peaceful. The place was clean and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Olga W.

Great family getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented three cabanas for a few days for our family vacation. It was great to have everyone centrally located and still have some privacy. Each family enjoyed their home & cabanas were cozy and comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Summer Fun

Clean, convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Great Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was clean, close to everything and the perfect place for relaxing weekend or a busy day on the beach. We loved it!
Archival

6/10 Okay

natalie s.

Good stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a clean, comfortable unit. Unfortunately, the pool was so cloudy I would not allow my kids in it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janie Z.

Great getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the layout of the small home, our teenage daughter stayed on one side with her own bedroom and bathroom. I like the closed in patio area to store our beach gear. I wish there was a sidewalk outside to walk our dog but other than that we would stay again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Padre Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful cottage; beds were wonderful; kitchen was great; bathrooms were updated and appeared new. Wish it had a view and more outdoor space. only complaints: waterfall on pool didn't work, several roaches were found in rental, but may have come in when we left door open.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN H.

Toucan get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We booked a last minute trip. We love these little cottages so much. The beds are super comfy and they have everything we need. We had an issue with the dryer, had to run it a couple of times to get everything completely dry. But that didn’t stop us from enjoying our weekend. We can’t wait till our next trip to the island. 😎
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

aaron n.

Great Company and Awesome place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was just as described and had everything we needed to enjoy our vacation. It was clean and everything functioned as it should. The night before our stay ended, we had to take our 12 y/o to the ER and didn't get back to the property until 4 am. I had left a message with management for a little extra time to check out and they responded early in the morning and told us to take our time with no rush and no charge for going past our 11 am time. They were very courteous and will be the only company I will stay with in the area! Thanks Padre Escapes.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pete Z.

Sugar shack

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome little house. Perfect for our vacation. It had everything we needed. It would have been nice to have a BBQ grill outside, but that's okay. We made due without one. Also I heard our neighbors in 101 or 102 had a spa in their backyard. That would have been the icing on the cake. Maybe next time! Just let me know.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2015
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Juan T.

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

I will Never do business with this company again

24hrs before leaving on our family vacation this company sends a text saying they are canceling our reservation for unforeseen circumstances. They were unable to get us another rental. We still ended up driving to Corpus Christi, drove by the location and “we see people walking out of the rental that we had reserved months in advanced” .NEVER AGAIN!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN H.

Perfect little Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: These cottages are too cute. Perfect layout with the rooms on opposite sides. Plenty of living room/kitchen/dining room area. We even had a queen blow up and still had plenty of room. The outside area was the best. Water hose to rinse off all your stuff. We kept our fishing gear and ice chests in the back. Just enough privacy! The shared pool was fun. Family friendly and a nice break from the beach. We loved it so much we booked another stay next month. Padre Escapes has been our go to booking for the past 2 years. I will always use them. Very kind, easy to get a hold of (if needed) and always a super nice staff.
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Laura S.

Never again!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have stayed at this location over the last 5 years and I have never had a problem like this before. I will not be staying at this location again. The weeds were overgrown, the pool key did not work, the wifi did not work, the master bathroom sink did not drain, and worst of all we fought off coachroaches from the moment we walked in to the minute we left. Totally disgusted with this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from San Antonio, TX

Our mini weekend stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Condos are lined up so cute and colorful! The donut shop is right down the road. Our stay was a quite and short one. The condo was nice that it was separated in half with 2 full bathrooms on each side. The furniture is little the couch was small and the dining table was as well. Like a starter home for a couple. The pool is walking distance from the condo maybe about 6 condos down. There is a restroom to use and a outside rinse off station on the gated pool area. The only thing that was upsetting to me was there were roaches in the kitchen area. I pulled out to get a fork and there was a roach. Then few minutes later there was more roaches coming from underneath the bar top in kitchen. I did take pictures and I also used my reservation paper so the date was included. I also called and informed the office of the matter. There’s a AIRFRYER! Whooo hooo
Archival

6/10 Okay

James and Evelyn S.

Sugar Shack

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place was good except for roaches. Trash cans outside door were very unpleasant odor. But overall our stay was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gordon and Lynda T.

Wonderful 2 month break from winter

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I stayed at this cottage for 2 months this winter and had a wonderful stay. The cottage is nicely located on the Padre Island close to all conveniences. It is in a quiet neighborhood with some units rented and some permanent residents. It a very spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath unit. It is well maintained and managed by Padre escapes who were a very "hands on" company. They even sent us a notice that there was a watermain break nearby and we may be out of water which allowed us time to pick up some extra at the local cvs store. The only shortfall in the well equipped kitchen was the lack of a kettle and no bbq. The beds were very comfortable, the sofa bed, well its a sofa bed , enough said. Great stay, great location and most of all fantastic people!! We are already booked to return to Padre Island. We love being winter Texans!
Stayed 60 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Freddy V.

Villarreal vacation #103

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean an orderly. Beds and couch were very comfortable, room size was perfect. Located close to everything not to far f on stores. , restaurants, etc..some things we found could be better wast the kitchen. There were no baking pans and the vent hood didn't work. Other than that our stay was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016