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Family & pet friendly, beach house style condo on the sunny Gulf of Mexico shore

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Outdoor pool
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Family & pet friendly, beach house style condo on the sunny Gulf of Mexico shore

A great destination for families, couples and friends, Villa Bonita offers a relaxed beach house atmosphere with all the amenities of a high rise.

2021 will see a new and improved Villa Bonita! While we make improvements to the condo every year, some years are showier than others. Last year we added an upstairs room air conditioner, a new washer dryer unit and a new central air conditioner, which, although necessary, are hard to show off in a picture. This year we have new bedroom furniture in the two downstairs bedrooms, new bedding in all rooms, and a new sectional sofa that seats the whole family! We are really excited about the updated look. We are committed to offering a reasonably priced vacation for families, because with four children of our own, we know how hard it can be to get away.

Three spacious bedrooms, each with their own full bath, and a distribution that allows larger groups privacy and shared space, it is an ideal place to reconnect with the people who are important in our lives. The two downstairs bedrooms have two queen-sized beds and the upstairs bedroom has a king-sized bed, so ten people can sleep comfortably. Each bedroom also has a TV. Eat in or eat out- the full service kitchen is stocked with what you need to feed the whole crew. Enjoy barbecuing on the infrared grill on the balcony while you take in the Gulf view. The dining area seats six and has additional seating for three along the bar. The large flat-screen TV in the living room with an expanded cable package ensures you won't miss any plays on game day. Villa Bonita has lots of extras to make your stay more enjoyable like a washer/dryer in the unit, a cooler with wheels, beach chairs, a full sunshade, sand toys and assorted beach-friendly toys like a kite, soccer ball, frisbee, etc. There are three balconies that face the beach and the pool with some outdoor seating. One thing to be aware of when you come to Villa Bonita is that the spacious units like ours are located on the third floor, which is an easy walk up with low wooden stairs.

You won't have far to walk, though because our condo is right next to the children's fenced play area, with a large playscape, and plenty of room to kick around a soccer ball or play frisbee. There is ample parking right in front of our condo, so it is easy to load and unload all the important vacation stuff! Villa Bonita looks out to the new pool and jacuzzi but is situated in a way that is also very private. One unique feature of Bahia Mar, the property where we are located, is that it has a large deck that runs along the beachfront with comfy sofas and deck chairs, which are perfect for watching the sunrise or the waves roll in. Villa Bonita is about 200 feet from the beach, so it is easy to enjoy everything this newly renovated property has to offer.

Please, no renters under age 25. We are are not a spring break property for college students.

This property is registered with the City of South Padre Island. Permit # 2023-2187.

Property manager

Elizabeth Salinas

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • Sea Turtle Inc - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Laguna Madre Nature Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Louie - South Padre Island - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family & pet friendly, beach house style condo on the sunny Gulf of Mexico shore have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Family & pet friendly, beach house style condo on the sunny Gulf of Mexico shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family & pet friendly, beach house style condo on the sunny Gulf of Mexico shore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & pet friendly, beach house style condo on the sunny Gulf of Mexico shore?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family & pet friendly, beach house style condo on the sunny Gulf of Mexico shore located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Padre Island condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sea Turtle Inc and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Andy Bowie Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Family & pet friendly, beach house style condo on the sunny Gulf of Mexico shore Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location awesome view of beach
Awesome location walking distance to the beach very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy vacay stay 🏖️💜
Our stay went extremely well. Although it was short we enjoyed the comfy family oriented stay. Everything we needed was there for us. So thank you for a great ending to our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Griffin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Great communication! Great views and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value with beach access, pool and clean grounds.
Easy to rent and owner Miss Elizebeth is very professional!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was perfect for our short family trip. The home was well stocked. The owner generous with their property and had no issues with check it or our stay. We will definitely look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay
Happy with everything
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Would definitely stay here again. Great location that’s close to bars, restaurants, souvenirs! Property is beautiful and just a few steps from pool and beach! Has literally everything you need in the condo and lots of room for all 6 of us who came. Clean, comfy, and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great service from
Loved it, clean & spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

Close to everything great person to work with
Roomy for all 8 of us close to beach and pool had a ice maker in refrigator air worked great and 3 bedrooms were great and three bathrooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Padre
The pics are exactly what the condo has. Best location. Great space to be together, yet spread out. Loved our time there! Would totally book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

A B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location and easy access to beach
Host provided great instruction. Property was clean and very convenient to the beach. Pool access was great, however, it closes at 10P. Condo was a bit dated. Security gate helped us few more secure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B., Pittsburg MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spi
Great location great time
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family spot
This was just what we needed. Plenty of room for the 8 of us to spread out, close to the pool and beach. Plenty of places to eat close to the Bahia Mar resort on the north end of the island. Loved it. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We stayed here for Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time. The only cockroaches we saw were a couple of dead ones when we first arrived, which means that the pest control is doing its job. We had 5 adults and 5 kids and fit comfortably. The condo isn’t fancy but the location is amazing and we spent hours on the beach every day we were there. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

JoAnna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Ok condo. Clean, needs updated
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Connie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Okay place to stay.
Good communication with the owner. Felt it could have been cleaner. Balconies were only big enough for 2 people. Location was good - near the pool & beach & close to nearby bars/restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhona Harris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice beach location
The condo was nice and just a described. The location was convenient to everything we did, especially the beach. The owner provided some beach equipment which was nice. The only problem we had was with the toilets. They was different, but when we worked with them and learned the tricks it was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was not in good condition needs some TLC. The property around room was nice pool area was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don C., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place for Spring Break
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It wasn't crowded, very family friendly and the grounds were well maintained. The condo was very comfortable for our group of 7 and the included use of ammenities for the beach and pool was much appreciated. We came across a couple of maintanence tasks that the owner handled very quickly and offered accomodations if we needed. This didn't impact our stay at all. We would definitely stay here again when we come back to SPI.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
The condo and location is perfect! The host was responsive and helpful. As noted on the posts it is on the 3rd floor so just keep that in mind but it was not a big deal for our group. The beach was a short walk away and the pool was even closer. You can see both from the balcony. We rented chairs and a canopy through the condo and it was worth it to not have to bring things to the beach and set it up. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros- cheaper than most condos and pool was very nice and walking distance to beach. Condo provided beach items which was also nice. Cons- the place was a lil outdated and needed some repairs to the restroom and upstair bedroom walls. Kitchen sink had a leak. The host phone number was no longer in service and wasn’t able to contact her. Upstairs room needs a lil more tlc. Vents need cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Bahia Mar Experience
Great location! Only complaint was the living room tv system. Very confusing. Instruction pamphlet was in Spanish only.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Joe P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Cool a/c living space comfortable
The microwave didn’t work at all the water pressure was low toilet water didn’t flush screen doors were not properly installed the mattress down stairs all four were hard too firm master bedroom was good we adjusted and were able to enjoy our stay at the pool and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Condo
The place needs a deep cleaning, and the upstairs bedroom did not have a closet, it had a lock on it, the balcony are small and needed cleaning, put was a nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will definitely consider this property for a future stay.
Really nice condo with all the necessities you need. Upon arriving, climbing the stairs to the third floor might be a hassle, but hey, you get to be the top apt with the best balcony view. If you have family on the pool, you can keep an eye on them by the balcony. Apt is very well kept, providing towels in every shower (3), tvs in every bedroom, plus in the living room. Has all the needed cooking pans for every type of meal you want to cook. It provides beach chairs, with toys, a foldable shade, plus a rolling ice cooler. It takes around 1 minute to walk to the pool and another 2 to get to the beach. Overall this apt is at its best for its price, will definitely consider this apt for a future stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023