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Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves

Beachfront condo near Whitecap Beach

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A beach with waves gently lapping onto the shore, a clear sky, and a sunset in the distance.
A heated pool
A coastal house with a covered porch, two Adirondack chairs, and a door marked with the number 113.
A living room with a fireplace, a large bookshelf, a dining area with chairs, and a mural of a sunset over the ocean.
A beachfront hotel with a uniform exterior, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 449 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Padre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Padre Balli Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Corpus Christi

On the beach.With a stay at this Padre Island condo, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Whitecap Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of North Padre Island Beach. Also, Lake Padre is within half a mile (1 km) and Packery Channel is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Padre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Padre Balli Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 8 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brewster Street Icehouse On The Island - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves

El Constante 113: Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves

Why Guests Love This Property
El Constante 113 is the perfect spot for guests who want a true beachside escape with all the comforts of home. Located on the ground floor of a beachfront complex, this inviting condo features an open-concept living area, a private patio with partial beach views, and access to a sparkling heated saltwater pool and hot tub. With modern updates, a cozy layout, and unbeatable proximity to the sand, it’s an ideal retreat for couples or small families.

Highlights
Beachfront complex just steps from the sand
Private patio with courtyard and partial ocean views
Heated saltwater pool and relaxing hot tub
Bright open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area
Free private Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs
Convenient first-floor access—no stairs required

Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Bedroom (1st Floor): King bed
Living Area (1st Floor): Queen sleeper sofa
Bathrooms:
1st Floor – Tub/shower combo for guest
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 with cookware, dishes, and utensils
Dining area with seating for four
12-cup coffee maker for your morning brew
Full-size appliances for easy of family cooking

Community Amenities
Heated saltwater pool (maintained at 86°F in winter months)
Hot tub and spacious lounge area
Gazebo with gas grills (other grills not permitted due to fire restrictions)
Designated golf cart parking
On-site laundry facility ($2 per load, quarters available at front office)

Guest FAQs
Q. Can I see the ocean from the patio?
A. Yes, you’ll enjoy a peaceful dune and partial beach view right from the patio seating area.

Q. Is this home pet-friendly?
A. No, this property is not pet-friendly.

Q. Is there a place to rinse off after the beach?
A. Yes, outdoor rinse stations are available around the complex for guests’ convenience.

Q. Is parking available?
A. Yes, open parking is available for up to two vehicles with a permit; street parking is also available for guests.

Location
Beachfront complex on North Padre Island
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 required before check-in
Not pet-friendly
For long-term stays, mail may be forwarded to the property address and retrieved from the front office during the guest’s stay.
STR Permit #: 300628

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

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: 530 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

  • No pets allowed

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.

Property is also known as

Steps From The A Beautiful
Steps From THE Beach A Beautiful Beach View
STEPS FROM THE BEACH A BEAUTIFUL BEACH VIEW.
STEPS FROM THE BEACH AND A BEAUTIFUL BEACH VIEW. Condo
1st Floor Property With Unmatched Beach View Location!
STEPS FROM THE BEACH AND A BEAUTIFUL BEACH VIEW. Corpus Christi
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves to the airport?

This condo is 25.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves to downtown Corpus Christi?

This condo is 17.3 mi away from Corpus Christi.

Beachside Retreat | Steps from the Waves Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall excellent stay and will hopefully be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri T.

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

Great pleace

Loved this place wish I could stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marty w.

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

Excellent location

As clise to beach as you are gonna get
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Overall wonderful

Clean, nice location. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

patricia b.

R&R Heaven!!

Rating Details: 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: My husband and I have stayed at El Constante a couple of times - location can’t be beat and the staff and property overall is AWESOME!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Great 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: Everything was great
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Adkins, TX

Memorial weekend

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: Great place
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Perfect vacation

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: Our place was nice and clean, location was great. Really enjoyed beach and pool.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tamora K.

Wonderful beach vacation

Rating Details: 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 enjoyed staying at the condo a very close walk from the beach. The only downside was the terribly loud stomping noises from the condo above us. We were very happy with our condo otherwise.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Nice Relaxing Beach Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Condo was nice with everything you need for a relaxing beach getaway. Easy access to the beach, nice refreshing pool.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Corpus Christi, TX

July's 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: The rentals location was close to the beach.Fully enjoyed the time there. One suggestion would be to have extra pillows and sheets for the pull out sofa bed. Other than that the rental was perfect for our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Perfect location, near the beach, roomy, clean, friendly.

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: Staff at El Constante were very helpful with checkin process. Rooms were great, clean, comfortable, close to beach. Definitely will stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Appleton, WI

Texas Vacation

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: Amazing, Relaxing, lots of sights to see everywhere!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

El Constante 113

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: Excellent
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Z.

Very relaxing

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: Booked for the weekend, the stay was everything we anticipated with close proximity to the beach and perfect bbq amenities for grilling.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

Great vacation re tal

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 have stay d at El Constante a few times, and it is always a great experience. This was our first time in this unit, and it was great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hugh S.

Vacation time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Staff were friendly and very helpful
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

El Consante 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: We enjoyed our stay at here. Hope you got the light switch for the bathroom rixed as it shocked my granddaughter.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

PAULA B.

A quick 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 loved the condo and we had a very relaxing time. The only problem we had was the coffee maker. My suggestion, is please buy another coffee maker for the condo.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nora C.

Great Getaway

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: Staff was awesome! Room was good but needs a couple of improvements. Master bedroom and living room to small for all that furniture . Vent in restroom did not work, also patio light did not work and saw a couple of roaches.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victor F.

Summer 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: El Constante 113 didn't disappoint!!!! Very clean, easy access and great location. 2nd year renting this unit and will definitely be back!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Good times

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: The place was clean and organized. Could see the beach and the pool. Any time I called with a question the staff had all the answers and were very nice. The bathroom door knob didn't turn but would open and close properly. We never got locked in or out. Thats the only issue. Would rent this room again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Harven T.

Beachfront Relaxation

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: Our unit was steps from the beach. Entire complex well maintained and pleasant. Our unit had a nice beach vibe and was well equipped. Within blocks from dining and shopping. Close to Port A and Corpus Christi. Nice place to get away and relax.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jena W.

Great property (but loud upstairs stompers)

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 condo was lovely and the pool was perfect and the beach was right there. But, if you are unlucky, your upstairs neighbors will come home at 2 am and march through the place at top volume. Daytimes were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Excellent Choice

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: Very positive overall! Everything about this rental was very good, but keep in mind it can be very noisy depending on who you have staying above you. Thankfully, the loud neighbors I had above me were sensitive to the quiet hours.