Family-Friendly Retreat | 2 Heated Pools, Slides & Pickleball

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A backyard with a wooden fence, a grassy lawn, and white Adirondack chairs.
A living room with teal and white furniture, a flat-screen TV, and decorative wall art.
A living room with a grey sofa, teal armchairs, a white coffee table, and a chandelier.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Whitecap Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Corpus christi, TX
  • Place, Lake Padre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Padre Balli Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Corpus Christi

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Padre Island, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Sealife Center and Funtrackers Family Fun Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Corpus christi, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Padre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Padre Balli Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Almeida - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barton Street Pub - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family-Friendly Retreat | 2 Heated Pools, Slides & Pickleball have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Family-Friendly Retreat | 2 Heated Pools, Slides & Pickleball?

As of 7 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family-Friendly Retreat | 2 Heated Pools, Slides & Pickleball on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$1,328, including 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.

Is Family-Friendly Retreat | 2 Heated Pools, Slides & Pickleball pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family-Friendly Retreat | 2 Heated Pools, Slides & Pickleball?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Retreat | 2 Heated Pools, Slides & Pickleball?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Retreat | 2 Heated Pools, Slides & Pickleball?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Retreat | 2 Heated Pools, Slides & Pickleball located?

This family-friendly Corpus Christi holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Padre and Whitecap Beach. Texas Sealife Center and Padre Balli Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It had everything we needed for our family to have a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
That's exactly what we hope for! We're so glad the home had everything your family needed for a wonderful trip. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable beach getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy overall process, great communication from host, safe and quiet location, will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had an easy experience from start to finish and enjoyed the safe, quiet location. It’s also great to hear our team’s communication helped make your stay even smoother. We truly appreciate you staying with us and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great property!

Great property in a great location - thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Place super clean

Place is super clean and close to the beach. Really enjoy staying . Will definitely be back in the future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Very clean. Short walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! A clean, comfy spot just a short stroll to the beach is hard to beat. We’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful stay with very nice accommodations. Thank you!

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: Rental process was very easy and staff very friendly
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2024
Sam, we appreciate the kind review and are glad that your family enjoyed the stay at Aruba Bay Resort - Salty and Sweet TABG006! The Aruba Bay resort is full of amenities, my personal favorite being the pickle ball court. We would love to host you again! -Padre Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Stay

Loved this property because of the cleanliness of the bedding. As well as the third shower which was super convenient! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time at this location!

We had a wonderful stay at this location, everything was as described in the photos and listing. Good location to the beach. Only suggestions were that the electric sockets in the 2 queen room were hard to get to, maybe bring an extension cord. Also downstairs bathroom door is one of those barn doors, it was hard to lock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
Hi Samuel! We are glad you enjoyed staying with us! We hope you book with us again for your next vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing

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 in a good location and had a few things brought to management that needed attended to and they would took care of it.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the location. Our local team is available 24/7 to promptly address any issues or emergencies, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation party

Stayed for a graduation party family get together
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2024
Katherine, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! The Aruba Bay Resort is perfect for hosting parties, as guests are given full access to the Kokoma Yacht Club. We hope to host you again! -Padre Escapes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Fun at 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: We really enjoyed our stay at Salty and Sweet. It was clean, well maintained and close to the beach which was great. We made good use of the pickleball court and would happily stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2024
We appreciate the feedback, Anna! Aruba Bay Resort is an awesome destination for the whole family and we're glad you were able to enjoy the onsite amenities! Please feel free to give us a call when planning your next trip. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solar Eclipse

We stayed one night ahead of the solar eclipse, we enjoyed the house, there was plenty of room, and the kids loved the bunk beds. Very clean, and lots of room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute and comfortable

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 had a great experience at this rental. We went with my inlaws and they loved it. Had everything we needed. We loved the backyard and that it was close to the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
Wow! Thank you for your awesome review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We always strive to provide perfect, 5-Star service & accommodations! We would be happy to welcome you back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Convenient location, relaxing pool, affordable

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: Sweet and Salty was a great place for the family. The pools are nice and good size to keep an eye on multiple kids. Close to the beach and a nearby Stripes. Space is roomy and clean.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
You were fantastic guests, Norma! It was an honor to host you and your group for this fun family trip! We cannot wait to host another awesome Padre Escapes vacation for you in the future. Thank you for your awesome review!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Girls’ Weekend

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: Fantastic condo! Stayed here with 8 friends for a girls’ trip and it was fantastic! Great common spaces and even a cute photo op in the backyard. Would definitely book this condo again!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We are truly honored that you all chose Padre Escapes to host such a memorable event! We are happy to hear you all had a great time! We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great beach escape

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: With access to both pools, all the space in the condo, and the proximity to the beach made for a wonderful family vacation. We needed all these amenities since we were traveling with twin toddlers and 2 teens. Thanks for a great stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
It was an honor to have hosted such an awesome family! You all are welcome back anytime and we certainly look forward to hosting you again. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes; see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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: We stayed here for a month and a half and had a great experience. The rental was very modern and everything was in working order. Well maintained and quiet property with a short walk to the beach where we enjoyed walking our dog everyday. Will rent again.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2024
Karen! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Aruba Bay Resort - Salty and Sweet TABG006! This townhouse has a beautiful modern aesthetic with a spacious backyard patio. We look forward to hosting you again at Padre Escapes!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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: We stayed here for a month and a half and had a great experience. The rental was very modern and everything was in working order. Well maintained and quiet property with a short walk to the beach where we enjoyed walking our dog everyday. Will rent again.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2024
Karen! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Aruba Bay Resort - Salty and Sweet TABG006! This townhouse has a beautiful modern aesthetic with a spacious backyard patio. We look forward to hosting you again at Padre Escapes!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Could have been better

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was 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: It rained several nights and the rain came in through the vents so there were wet spots all through the house. For the money I would have thought it would be better.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
Thank you for your review and suggestion. We apologize that you did not enjoy your stay due to the weather. Because the weather is beyond our control, Padre Escapes not able to cancel or alter stays which are inside of their cancellation policy for this reason. We certainly hope to welcome you back in the future when sunnier days are ahead.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend get away. Right in the heart of Padre Island. A min drive to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Short weekend getaways are good for the soul! We're so glad you enjoyed your weekend escape and loved being right in the heart of North Padre Island. With the beach just a minute away, it's hard to beat the location! Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes. We hope to welcome you back for another beach getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the property clean and cozy. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Girls’ Weekend

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: Fantastic condo! Stayed here with 8 friends for a girls’ trip and it was fantastic! Great common spaces and even a cute photo op in the backyard. Would definitely book this condo again!
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