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Directly Across from Beach! Dog-Friendly Home with Private Pool!

Holiday home with a water park, 3-minute walk to South Padre Island Beach

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
  • Place, Beach Park at Isla Blanca
  • Place, Isla Blanca Park
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Directly Across from Beach! Dog-Friendly Home with Private Pool!

1401 GULF - PERMIT #2023-1607
Maximum Occupancy: 14 guests (includes infants & children)
Standard Occupancy (Sleeps): 14 guests (includes infants & children)
Vehicle Maximum: 4 (includes golf carts, trailers, recreational vehicles, etc.)
Dog Friendly with Restrictions: 2 dogs, max 30lbs each (cats and other animals are NOT permitted)
Spring Break/Holy Week Restrictions: IMMEDIATE FAMILIES (parents, grandparents, & children) ONLY
Wristbands are required for all guests during Spring Break/Holy Week and are $25 + tax, per person.

Beach Access #1 – Sleeps 14, Heated Private Pool, Perfect Location!

Just 60 steps from the sand at Beach Access #1, 1401 Gulf is a spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath beach house sleeping 14 guests and is perfectly placed—close to bars, restaurants, and the beach, yet tucked away on a quiet street near the causeway to avoid traffic. Parking for four vehicles makes arrival a breeze.

Sip your morning coffee on the front balcony with ocean breezes and nightly fireworks, or fire up the gas grill on the back balcony for a sunset cookout. Take a refreshing dip in your heated private pool, surrounded by a shaded backyard and grassy area for outdoor games. After the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower—perfect for sandy feet and paws.

Inside, the large open layout features a fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, and small appliances like an air fryer, Keurig coffee maker, and more, plus a huge pantry for all your groceries. We've also stocked the home with board games, books, and family-friendly extras like a baby/dog gate, stroller, highchair, and bouncy seat.

Bedroom Layout
Bedroom 1 – Master Suite (Second Floor): King bed, TV, huge bathroom with walk-in shower, located just off the main living area.
Bedroom 2 (Ground Floor): King bed, TV, walk-out access to backyard and pool.
Bedroom 3 (Ground Floor): King bed, TV, walk-out access to backyard and pool.
Bedroom 4 (Ground Floor – Sleeps 8): Full-size bed, bunk beds, large TV, attached bathroom with walk-in shower.
Pet-friendly, family-ready, and steps from the beach, this home has everything you need for a relaxing, memorable island getaway—with a heated pool, gas grill, and the best location in South Padre.

Book now—your perfect coastal escape is waiting!

Each reservation is provided with a STARTER KIT of essentials ONLY (toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, soap, shampoo/conditioner, dish soap, laundry detergent, coffee & filters, olive oil, and salt & pepper). Depending on the number of guests in your party and/or the length of your stay, these may not last for the duration of your reservation and you may need to purchase additional items on your own. Please also note that the following items are not universally provided or guaranteed to be in the home, and therefore, we recommend that you bring these items if required to make your stay more enjoyable: condiments and spices, cleaning wipes, bottled water, hair dryer, ice & cooler, beach towels, beach chairs, toys, floats, sun lotion/sun block, extra blankets and pillows, pack-n-play, high chair, stroller, baby gates, and/or first aid kit.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Jesus Christ of the Fisherman Statue and Whaling Wall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Gravity Park. Beach Waterpark and South Padre Jetties are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Longboard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Daddy's Cajun Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rocotto Grill - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Directly Across from Beach! Dog-Friendly Home with Private Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Directly Across from Beach! Dog-Friendly Home with Private Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Directly Across from Beach! Dog-Friendly Home with Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Directly Across from Beach! Dog-Friendly Home with Private Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Directly Across from Beach! Dog-Friendly Home with Private Pool! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gravity Park and South Padre Island Beach. Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier and Beach Park at Isla Blanca are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

Great stay!

Excellent service and great stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Faith P.

Great experience, definitely recommend!

Great experience! Fit 8 people, 2 dogs comfortably. Great distance from beach and lots of fun memories were created by the pool! Definitely recommend to friends and family for a vacation accommodation!
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10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Great Stay

Great location, really short walk to the beach. It had everything we needed. Plenty of cooking supplies. Loved that the pool had a shade covering.
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10/10 Excellent

eric p.

Gorgeous with perfect location

Gorgeous house. Perfect location. Very clean and spacious.
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10/10 Excellent

Marlene P.

Good times

The house is in a great location. There was plenty of room for 6 adults and 4 kids. We enjoyed the balcony and easy access to the beach. It was clean and modern. Booking and check in/out was easy and the mgmt company was easy to deal with. Loved the beach gear credit. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendon G.

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

Great House Great location

This was the perfect house for a family getting away. 8 adults and 6 kids. Plenty of room, nice pool and very close to beach entry. Bunk beds would probably be fine for children, not so much for adults. :-) But still a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

Great Vacay!

This house has the perfect location!!! So close to the beach,restaurants, shopping,etc. the property was very clean and well maintained. Had a small issue when we first arrived called SPI and maintenance was there in minutes to resolve the problem. We had a great time and hope to return soon. I will be using SPI rentals for my next rental.

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach vacation! The house was family-friendly; the kitchen was fantastic; the pool was perfect after a long day at the beach; the location was superb!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of towels and beds and space. 1out of 2 fridges worked. 1 K cup coffee machine didn’t work. Air fryer didn’t work. Had to figure out the dryer needed to be pulled out from the wall to allow the hot air out the crimped vent hose and dry our clothes properly. Two toilets flushed/drained slow. We still had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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

Birthday on SPI!

Great house! Beach access practically right across the street! Easy to get to attractions like Sea Turtle Inc and the South Padre Nature Center as well as Gravity park. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

susan g.

Week guest

As a family we were celebrating 55 years of marriage. The house was perfect for us. The pool was fantastic. Everything was very clean. It was in walking distance for many activities. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Very nice

I will be using your service again in the future very nice house and friendly people thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Impeccable beach home!

Absolutely epic stay an impeccable beach home!! You cannot beat this place for price, the space, the proximity to the beach and amenities!! 🤙
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10/10 Excellent

Keyla M.

Beautiful home near the beach!

What a beautiful place! My family & friends enjoyed the stay just as much as I did. Near the beach, plenty of things to do that are nearby, and a great place for children! Will definitely book again.
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6/10 Okay

Ken F.

Poor first impression but got better

We stayed for 8 days. We arrived to find the yard not having been mowed/trimmed for several days. No lawn care during our entire stay and it was really shaggy when we left. The SPI rental yard next door was even worse. Inside, the oven door was sprung and we had to use a chair to prop against the door to make it seal. Because it would not seal, the oven light was on constantly and highlighted the dirty oven glass. The master bath shower had black mold in areas of the grout. The washing machine agitator was broken when we arrived. On the positive side SPI rentals was very responsive to our reporting of the oven and washing machine issues. The washing machine was immediately repaired and parts were ordered for the oven. Also, a bathroom door was accidentally locked with no one in it and SPI rentals had a tech there within 20 minutes to unlock it for us. Every SPI rentals technician that we encountered was prompt, courteous and professional. This property condition was good overall and met our expectations with the exceptions of the issues mentioned above. We will definitely use SPI rentals again for future SPI trips.

10/10 Excellent

Adela R.

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

Amazing vacation home

We plan to rent with SPI again they’re were very professional from the start constantly communicating up until our trip. It was a very easy process to get the keys and the house was better than the pictures! It was big, cozy and comfortable, can’t wait for our next trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Joel M.

Kitchen needs help

We were very glad there was a pool because jellyfish in ocean and bay, and one day sharks!! The house was a nice size with 4 big bedrooms, 2 of the downstairs bedrooms had doors to the backyard, the kitchen a small spiral staircase, so if you have children or dogs must go through someone's bedroom to get in and out of yard. Very nice towels and bathrooms and other supplies, lots of games, plenty of room for the 9 of us. The kitchen needs a new stove, oven door doesn't shut all the way and pans to not sit flat on top. Went to use the fried and there was no cord, no cereal bowls, and the grill was rusty and need some parts replaced.
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8/10 Good

Anetia S.

Nice place to stay and close to the beach

Over all it was a nice place to stay and close to the beach. My husband and I are seniors and the stairs posed a problem. The only way outside in the backyard and pool was down a narrow spiral staircase that had holes rusted out in some of the steps, or you had to go through a bedroom to access it from the ground floor. Also, the listing showed it to have one bedroom with twin beds but it had a king bed instead. So in reality there were three bedrooms with king beds plus the bunk room. Grown siblings don't want to sleep in the same bed. Fortunately I took two air beds with us so we made it work. The listing should be updated with the correct sleeping arrangements.
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8/10 Good

Anetia S.

Nice place to stay and close to the beach

Over all it was a nice place to stay and close to the beach. My husband and I are seniors and the stairs posed a problem. The only way outside in the backyard and pool was down a narrow spiral staircase that had holes rusted out in some of the steps, or you had to go through a bedroom to access it from the ground floor. Also, the listing showed it to have one bedroom with twin beds but it had a king bed instead. So in reality there were three bedrooms with king beds plus the bunk room. Grown siblings don't want to sleep in the same bed. Fortunately I took two air beds with us so we made it work. The listing should be updated with the correct sleeping arrangements.
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10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

Excellent

We had a great stay at this home. Beautiful and clean. Amenities as stated plus more. The owner thought of everything. Beds were very comfortable! Towels were fresh and clean! Very close to the beach! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shani K.

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

Comfortable and easy

This was a perfectly sized house for our larger group with plenty roomfor sleeping. Eating and lounging. Short walk to the beach and stores. Easy rental, check in and check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Awesome stay

Great property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dalasi G.

Beautiful and clean home

My family and I with some friends stayed at this house for the Spring break weekend. The home was big enough to fit all eleven of us! The house was very beautiful in person and clean. We arrived late to the staff told us to go straight to the house instead of checking in at the office. That was very thoughtful of them since we had kids with us. They very quick to respond to our request . The house had everything we need. Great location!
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10/10 Excellent

eric p.

First time to South Padre

This was my first time to South Padre. I couldn't ask for a better place to stay while I was there. Great house with lots of space and amenities. Close walk to the beach or stores and anything you wanted to explore. I highly recommend this rental for anyone looking for a place.
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10/10 Excellent

eric p.

Best Rental On The Island

Our family has been visiting South Padre Island for over 10 years. This house is by far the best we've ever stayed at. This is not your typical vacation rental. Lots of space. You're not tripping over one another. Large bedrooms set up to relax when needed. The kitchen is fully stocked and the furniture is upgraded from what you normally see. Light, bright, relaxing and so enjoyable. The location can't get any better. Walking distance to almost everything. The pool is perfect size under a couple large palms trees. Thank you, everybody. Can't wait for next time.

About the host

Hosted by Will Greenwood, SPI Rentals

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SPI RENTALS, SOUTH PADRE ISLAND We are a team of South Padre Island locals who are thrilled to share our beautiful destination with you! With nearly 200 properties under our care, we've had the wonderful experience of hosting thousands of guests from all over the world. From Guest Services to Maintenance, our friendly and professional staff strive to provide a 5-star experience for each guest and would love the opportunity to host you!

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