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Just steps from beach ! Enjoy Summer vacation on South Padre Island!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 5
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Explore the area

South Padre Island, TX
- South Padre Island Beach3 min walk
- Sea Turtle Inc3 min drive
- Beach Park at Isla Blanca7 min drive
- Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Just steps from beach ! Enjoy Summer vacation on South Padre Island!
The Starfish Beach house is a duplex that can be rented out together or separately. Both units are 2 bedroom / 2 bath rentals. There is a maximum of 5 guests that can stay in this Unit #2. For larger groups up to 7 guests, check out The Starfish Beach House Unit #1 on VRBO. We are located across the street from beach access and are close to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. We are a registered property with the City of South Padre Island - Permit #2016-574591
Enjoy your stay with us!
Enjoy your stay with us!
Property manager
Carol Mark
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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9.8 out of 10, (152 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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 on the beach. Treasures of the Gulf Museum and Port Isabel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier and Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier. Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Gravity Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

South Padre Island, TX
What's nearby
- South Padre Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Sea Turtle Inc - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- South Padre Island Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Whataburger - 13 min walk
- Louie's Backyard - 3 min drive
- Tequila Sunset - 3 min drive
- Blackbeards' Restaurant - 5 min walk
- Laguna BOB - 2 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff M.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach
Jeff M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
josh d.
19 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
josh d.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deborah H.
1 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Deborah H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick L.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host
Patrick L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yanira M.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Montez vacay!
Yanira M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Claudia E.
10 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get away
Claudia E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Prisma D.
18 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
Prisma D.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia S.
1 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location,well stocked clean unit.
Cynthia S.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
brett d.
7 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Padre Island vrbo
brett d.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret M., Mission TX Hildago Co
26 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Margaret M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Sandy J.
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our time
Sandy J.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
yongsung j.
20 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great~~
yongsung j.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Guy H.
2 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home!! Almost everything was stocked( pots pans plates etc)
Guy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandra J.
25 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Sandra J.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lucy M.
21 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
vacation
Lucy M.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
6 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SPI HEAVEN SENT
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane N.
8 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Diane N.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lori L.
7 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cousin reunion
Lori L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
RICHARD M.
18 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
RICHARD M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monica G.
21 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as listed .
Monica G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda F.
14 August 2014
Our recent trip to SPI
Rhonda F.
10/10 Excellent
Joe B.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house!
Joe B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
ken m.
7 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house
ken m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Lori L.
30 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Padre Island
Lori L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Carol Mark

Why they chose this property
This rental is located directly across the street from the beach on Gulf Blvd.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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