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Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities

Condo près de Whitecap Beach à Corpus Christi

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Plage
Une piscine entourée de chaises longues bleues, le tout bordé d’un bâtiment doté de balcons et de palmiers.
Une chambre propre et bien entretenue, dotée d’un lit à baldaquin, d’un ventilateur de plafond et d’une fenêtre avec des stores.
Extérieur
Terrasse/patio

Avis

9,2 sur 10 – 
Merveilleux

Condo entier

1 chambre1 salle de bain4 personnes48 m²

Commodités populaires

  • Baignoire à remous
  • Cuisine
  • Laveuse
  • Sécheuse
  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Climatisation

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Lake Padre
    ‪2 min à pied‬
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪5 min à pied‬
  • Place, Padre Balli Park
    ‪7 min à pied‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, Texas (CRP-Aéroport international de Corpus Christi)
    ‪30 min en voiture‬

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À propos du quartier

Corpus Christi

Séjour au bord de la mer.En séjournant à condo du quartier Île Padre, vous serez à moins de 1 km de Whitecap Beach et à 3 km de North Padre Island Beach. De plus, Lake Padre est à moins de 1 km et Padre Balli Park est à moins de 3 km.

À proximité

  • Lake Padre - 2 min à pied - 0.2 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 5 min à pied - 0.5 km
  • Padre Balli Park - 7 min à pied - 0.6 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 4 min en voiture - 3.0 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 5 min en voiture - 3.4 km

Transport

  • Corpus Christi, Texas (CRP-Aéroport international de Corpus Christi) : à 29 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min en voiture
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬5 min en voiture
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min en voiture
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬18 min à pied
  • ‪Brewster Street Icehouse On The Island - ‬6 min à pied

À propos de cet hébergement

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Vous aurez le condo entier pour vous et ne le partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe.

Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities

Padre Pearl CBC217: Beach Retreat Condo | Balcony, Pond Views and Amenities

Why Guests Love This Property
Padre Pearl CBC217 is a welcoming one-bedroom retreat designed for couples or small families looking for a relaxing coastal escape. Guests love the coastal décor, private balcony with pond views, and the short walk to the beach. With a spacious open layout, modern kitchen, and access to resort-style amenities like a heated pool, hot tub, and fitness center, this property makes it easy to unwind after a day of sun and surf. Whether enjoying your morning coffee on the balcony or grilling by the pool, this spot offers comfort, convenience, and charm.

Highlights
Coastal-inspired condo that sleeps up to 4
Private balcony with tranquil pond views
Heated pool, hot tub, sauna, and fitness center
Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
Smart TVs and free private Wi-Fi
Washer and dryer in the condo
Pet friendly with restrictions (two pets, 30 lbs. or less)

Sleeping Arrangements
Master Bedroom: King-size bed with private TV
Living Area: Queen sleeper sofa
Bathroom: Tub/shower combo

Kitchen and Dining
Fully equipped kitchen stocked with cookware and appliances
Dining table with seating for four
12-cup coffee maker for convenience

Community Amenities
Heated swimming pool (winter max 88°F)
Hot tub, sauna, and 800 sq ft fitness center
Clubhouse and gazebo with charcoal grills
Private catch-and-release fishing pond
Poolside loungers, tables, and chairs
On-site laundry facility (App based)
Wash Station: Due to local Stage 3 water restrictions, the wash/rinse features are temporarily unavailable.

Guest FAQs
How close is the beach? Just 1,200 feet, an easy 5-minute walk.
Is this property pet friendly? Yes, up to two pets under 30 lbs. with applicable fees.
Does the condo have a balcony view? Yes, the private balcony overlooks the pond.
Is Wi-Fi included? Yes, free private Wi-Fi is available.

Location
Beach access – 1,200 feet
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
Pet Friendly Property: Maximum of Two Pets/Weight Restriction of 30lbs or Less
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 #: 308278

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Commodités de l’hébergement

Piscine/spa

  • Baignoire à remous
  • Piscine chauffée
  • Piscine commune
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Disponible dans le condo : Wi-Fi

Stationnement et transport

  • Voiture recommandée
  • Stationnement sur place

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
  • Cafetière-théière
  • Four
  • Four à micro-ondes
  • Grille-pain
  • Lave-vaisselle
  • Réfrigérateur
  • Surface de cuisson

Restauration

  • Table de salle à manger

Chambres

  • Canapé-lit
  • Chambre
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 1 salle de bain
  • Baignoire ou douche
  • Séchoir à cheveux
  • Serviettes fournies

Lieux de séjour

  • Salle de séjour
  • Table de salle à manger

Divertissement

  • Téléviseur avec chaînes par câble/satellite

Espaces extérieurs

  • Balcon
  • Barbecue

Buanderie

  • Installations de buanderie
  • Laveuse

Confort

  • Chauffage
  • Climatisation

Animaux de compagnie

  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés

Accessibilité

  • Hébergement non-fumeurs

Services et commodités

  • Fer et planche à repasser

Points d’intérêt de l’endroit

  • À proximité d’un port de plaisance
  • À proximité de la mer
  • Hôpital à proximité

Activités

  • Parc aquatique
  • Piscine chauffée
  • Salle d’entraînement
  • Baignade à proximité
  • Équitation à proximité
  • Glissade sur chambre à air aquatique à proximité
  • Motomarine à proximité
  • Motonautisme à proximité
  • Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
  • Paravoile à proximité
  • Pêche à proximité
  • Planche à voile à proximité
  • Plongée avec masque et tuba à proximité
  • Ski nautique à proximité
  • Surf ou surf horizontal à proximité
  • Voile à proximité

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • Présence d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable.)
  • Détecteur de fumée (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)
  • Extincteur
  • Verrou de sûreté

Information générale

  • Taille de l’unité : 520 pieds carrés

Politiques

Arrivée

Arrivée à partir de 16 h
Arrivée sans contact offerte
Âge minimal pour l’enregistrement : 25 ans

Départ

L’heure limite de départ est 11 h.

Instructions spéciales pour l’enregistrement

L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.
Les renseignements fournis par l’hébergement peuvent être traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique.

Animaux de compagnie

  • Les animaux de compagnie sont admis
  • Il n’y a pas de frais pour les animaux d’assistance

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

  • Children are welcome.

Événements

Aucun événement autorisé

Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Interdis de fumer

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’hébergement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits.
L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable avec vous pendant le voyage.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une serrure à pêne dormant.
Cet hébergement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation.
Les clients supplémentaires peuvent faire l'objet de suppléments, conformément à la politique de l'établissement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales dépendent de la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement. Elle ne peuvent être garanties et peuvent occasionner des frais supplémentaires.
    Cet hébergement est géré par un(e) hôte professionnel(le). L’offre d’hébergement est associée à des fins commerciales, professionnelles ou d’entreprise. Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits. Pour assurer la sécurité des clients, chaque hébergement de l'établissement comprend un extincteur, un détecteur de fumée et une serrure à pêne dormant.

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Foire aux questions

How close is Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities to the airport?

This condo is 24.3 mi (29-min drive) away from the Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities to the beach?

This condo is a short 6-minute walk from Whitecap Beach and 1.5 mi (4-min drive) from North Padre Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities to downtown Corpus Christi?

This condo is 17.5 mi away from Corpus Christi.

Avis pour Relaxing Beach Condo with Balcony, Pond Views, and Resort Amenities

Avis

9,2

Merveilleux

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 25 avis sur 36.
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 8 avis sur 36.
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 2 avis sur 36.
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 1 avis sur 36.
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 36.

8,8/10

Propreté

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Aurelia Teresa

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et exactitude de l’annonce.
This was a great condo, went to the Sandcastle Festival which was great and fun as well. The place was clean, very comfortable. They are pet friendly which it was awesome. Got communication from host in a timely manner, my only complaint was the property yard/grass area. It is full of stickers/sandburst This was a great condo. We went to the Sandcastle Festival, which was great and fun as well. The place was clean and very comfortable. They are pet-friendly, which was awesome. We got communication from the host in a timely manner. My only complaint was the property yard/grass area. It is full of stickers and sandbur/sand spurs. Other than that, our stay was very enjoyable, definitely recommend 👍
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2026
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Amanda M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Mini beach vacay

Great property with great amenities! Close to the beach ⛱
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2021
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Bogdana B.

Nice 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: Great location, just a short walk to Whitecap Beach. The condos are cozy, the pool is well-kept, and the whole property has a relaxed, beachy vibe. Perfect for a weekend getaway or a low-key place to stay near the water.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Felisha M.

Father’s Day Family Vacay

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: Perfection! Will most definitely be returning!
Avis vérifié

8/10 – Bien

Steve G.

Points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.

Nice location

Overall good, bathroom could use some work.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Kim F.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Lovely Condo

Excellent
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Ryan R.

Great Stay!

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: Area was great, quiet and clean. You can literally walk to the beach or drive there too and the beach is nice spot as well.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Blayn C.

Nice little place to stay

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 rental was clean and had good amenities. Not too far from the beach, centrally located on the island.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Teri I.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Padre Paradise

Great time. Only hiccup was power going off the last day we were there. But property managers kept us apprised of the progress and of course it was “an act of god” and couldn’t be helped. Perfect location and condo was perfect fit for my husband and me and our little dog. She loved meeting everyone at the complex.
Séjour de 35 nuits en mars 2025
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

8/10 – Bien

Padre Pearl Beach Time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Enjoyed our stay at Padre Pearl. Check in and check out was super easy. Room was clean and had everything we needed for our stay.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Judith P.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Padre island beach , North Padre

Condo needs a little TLC, needs new sofa and upgrade dishwasher. Was very clean and furnished well with all kitchen needs. Balcony dirty when we arrived but management took care of pigeon problem. Management responded quickly. With a few upgrades condo would be a super excellent experience
Séjour de 18 nuits en mars 2025
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Janine M.

Cozy

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: Great short stay, condo was clean & close to the beach. Master bed was very comfortable but I will say unless its just the kids on the pullout sofa, it isn't very comfortable. We would definitely stay again, great value for the cost.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

8/10 – Bien

Barbara B.

Ocean Beach Club

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: For a relaxed, quiet, get away from it all vacation this is the right place. The unit was clean and spacious for 2 people. There was an issue with pool access, a fault of the owner, Padre Escapes eventually corrected it. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

6/10 – Acceptable

Michelle W.

Wilkes Review

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 TV in bedroom did not work no cable. Remotes had no batteries. Electricity went out for about 2 hours on Saturday night in two of the buildings.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Heather R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et emplacement.

Beach Getaway

The unit and property look a lot nicer in pics than in person. The couch was dirty with cereal or granola and refrigerator food stains from prior guest. We are neat freaks, so a little disappointing with cleaning fee which is charged. We had a family above us stomping both evenings which was pretty annoying, but what you can get when you stay in a multi-story property. Otherwise, the stay was good and the beach was nice.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2021
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Robert L.

Awesome Trip!

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: It was amazing - everything was clean and in place. Plenty of kitchenware, which I was a bit unsure about until we got there. Hot water. Nice balcony. They had toys in the balcony closet for the beach.My only issue was the 2-3 bugs we found in the condo. It wasn’t the end of the world, but it wasn’t pleasant either.Overall - 4.7/5
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

8/10 – Bien

Lance W.

Padre Pearl a tree the Beach Club

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: We have stayed in 4 different units at the Beach Club. We love the location and ease of getting in and out. This unit on the second floor looked over the main entrance and I worried about noise from that, there was none. We make the same comment after the first night every time, the complex is very bright at night, which keeps the units lit up. Blackout shades would be nice. We did not cook this trip, like we usually do, so cant comment on the kitchen. The king bed was comfy, but a four poster bed frame is a bit much for the small room. The balcony is unsafe as the handrail is loose from the wall, would not let my daughter go out there. Overall the stay was fine, we don't require much, just a clean space and decent bed, which we got. Unfortunately, we had several coolers stolen from our vehicle overnight, so the parking areas are not safe.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

8/10 – Bien

Hershel S.

Mostly Satisfying

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: The condo is nice and in an excellent location for the beaches and fishing. It is exactly as shown in the photos and maintenance responded immediately to fix a minor issue with the toilet when I called. Excellent check in and check out via Padre Escapes. Seems to be a very safe area. My complaints would be that the floor did not seem to have been well cleaned on my arrival, the vacuum cleaner did not work (I was there more than 30 days), and there was some cockroach activity. While I don't think the condo was infested, I found dead roaches on arrival and battled with a few live ones. I kept all food in the fridge, emptied trash regularly, and used some pest spray that kept them mostly under control. Still, while I recognize this is Texas, roaches makes you feel a bit uncomfortable and I did not remove clothing from suitcases and kept them secure. My wife and I owned condos in Waikiki that were vacation rentals and I fully understand that pests can move from condo to condo in a building. That is likely the case here. Overall, I really enjoyed the unit and the great location. We are probably going to relocate from Hawaii to Corpus Christi. Island fever is real...ha!
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

Carol M.

Back to the beach!

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: Great stay! Clean, ocean decor nicely done, thoughtful amenities, enjoyed being close to beach, hot tub, outdoor pool, balcony for sea breeze, lots of restaurants close by
Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

4/10 – Médiocre

richard J.

Padre Island stay

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the townhouse was in good condition. The shower/bath combination was dated and the shower head needed some maintenance. The curtains could be changed out with blackout shades as there is a lot of light that comes through from the parking lots and outdoor lights from other units. The kitchen is well appointed, the bathroom towels could be increased, one set per person, one hand towel is not enough.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Sheryl Q.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Awesome Experience

Last minute weekend get away for anniversary. Property was very clean and beautiful and quiet. Two minute walk to the beach. Fabulous time.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Ac S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Lovely place

We had a great time staying here. Perfect little getaway for my family. Short walk or drive to the beach, the pool and hot tub was excellent and the property was well kept. We would recommend this to anyone. Thank you for letting stay.
Séjour de 6 nuits en mars 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Timothy M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect Perfect Perfect

The property was exactly as seen in the pictures. Excellent kitchen, very clean and walking distance to the beach. We met several people at hot tub, pool and weight room. We had a problem with the washing machine and I called the management phone number and they responded within an hour to fix it! They were great, these people really have their act together! Very very happy!
Séjour de 31 nuits en décembre 2021
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

8/10 – Bien

A guest from Lubbock, TX

November stay at Padre Pearl

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Good location close to beach; nicely maintained unit; just right for a couple, but would have been crowded with a guest. Oven gave off some kind of vapor -- probably from a cleaning agent -- that set off the smoke detector, so we turned it off and used the microwave. The interior stairs and hallways were not well maintained with many goat heads embedded in the carpet, but the apartment and balcony were very clean. Padre Escapes was very helpful with the check-in and check-out process and we will certainly book our return trip through them.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire

10/10 – Excellent

A guest from CORP CHRISTI, TX

Clean, comfy beach condo

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: Stayed five nights during a remodel of our home on Padre Island. So much better than renting a hotel room!