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

Beachfront condo with water park and outdoor pool

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Exterior
View to the pool from the iconic porthole windows on the stairs
view of the deck near sunset
Room
living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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.

2025 will see a new and improved Villa Bonita! Work on the new roof is finishing at the end of May and at that time we will install a new air conditioning system with a new mini split ac to keep the upstairs bedroom cool and comfortable during the hottest south Texas days. In addition, check out the new children's SPLASH PAD just outside our door. It is great for parents too, because you can sit in the jacuzzi while the kids play. Like all children's activities, you absolutly MUST be present while the kids play because the jacuzzi is 4 feet deep. 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.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in North End, a neighbourhood in South Padre Island, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier and Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Sea Turtle Inc. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Laguna Madre Nature Trail - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - ‬3 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?

Checkout 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 North End condo building is within a 15-minute walk of South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and South Padre Island Beach. Andy Bowie Park and Laguna Madre Nature Trail are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sonia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hotel, great installations. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach location

The condo facilities were very nice, especially the sun deck near the beach. Pool areas were spacious and well-kept. There was construction on our building while we were there which prevented us from using the balconies (there was debris, sometimes a ladder, men coming and going). The unit was spacious and met our basic needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Was OK

Really needed someone to clean it before you have guests
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Dana F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Family reunion stay

The condo has maintenance issues . Upstairs mini split air conditioner not working, all walls need painting, stair case carpet needs replacing or cleaning (very dirty), round porthole windows leak with visible signs of mold on sheet rock around the porthole windows one bathroom had no hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

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

A walk to the beach

Host responsive to questions and concerns. Property is in a good location for restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Charlotte H.

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

Pleasant

with the initial hiccup of not having the room key readily accessible ( it was not in the lockbox) Which resulted in a trip to the main gate to pick up of the key and not having a ramp to easily roll the cart to the beach the rest of the stay was VERY uneventful. The access to the pool was easy and the pool area and water was consistently free of debris and clean. The room air conditioner, dishwasher, refrigerator were 100% functional however, the toilet handles were hard to operate. In closing, ALL five people in the party WOULD DEFINITELY return next year and HIGHLY recommend your facility to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Margaret W.

Great beach, nice grounds, and roomy for large group.

Pro's Wonderful Beach, Nice hot tub/s, adequate kitchen/dining/living room, comfortable beds, Nice main room TV, lots of beach supplies/toys, easy check-in, close parking, heat/air worked great, ideal location. Con's Bathrooms are poor condition (all old fixtures,slow flush toilets), not enough towels for 10 guests. 6 towels - 2 were burned/frayed towels. Closet in master locked no clothes hangers or space in all 3 bedrooms, no luggage stand or chair so suitcase on tile floor. Old/stained carpet spiral stairs. Dryer timer doesn't work and also leaves burn marks on clothes. No extra blankets for very cold week. Barely a Gulf View. The slim decks are recessed and only 5' wide and you have maybe a 2' wide view if you stand out on the edge. Needs maintenance, i.e. lights fixed, batteries in remotes, tech cords laying across bedroom floor in front of doorway. Cable TV is extremely slow and sporadic - takes 2 remotes - no instructions. Playground roped off and closed the entire week we visited. The pool is not heated in the winter months. One key for 10 guests. Struggled to get hot water for showers/dishes. This unit has many stairs. A full 3 flights of stairs to the main door. The master bedroom inside is accessible by (another) narrow spiral staircase with very large spaced railings not suitable for young children to be around. All in all, had an enjoyable week. Loved South Padre!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Perfect Late Summer Beach Vacay

Location is fantastic, with views of the pool, and even the beach from the living room and upper room balconies. Spacious. Kitchen was well stocked with everything that we needed. Loved that the property had a beach wagon, chairs and a cooler bag to take to and from the beach! There was also a nice boogie board and some other pool floats. As an added bonus, there are nets for crab hunting, which my boys love!As other reviews have stated, there is some wear and tear on some kitchen cabinets, etc. However, my opinion is that the primary function of a beach condo is to be a comfortable and relaxing place, with easy access to the beach and pool. By these measures, Villa Bonita is exceptional, and my family would absolutely stay here again!
View from upper bedroom balcony
Beach crab
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

Would stay again!

Family trip with 7 adults, 1 child, 1 pet. Condo was as described, check in at gate easy, pretty quick. Comfortable, fit all of us without any difficulty. It was clean, although sand is a factor and seems to get tracked in even if you have just come from the parking area. All the appliances worked. Note: Coffee pot is drip not Keurig. There was enough dish soap, dishwasher pods but just enough, not any extra. Same with garbage bags, we used them all. There's dishtowels but no pot holders, used dry dishtowels with out incident. Plenty of plates, cups, mugs and plastic ones for pool. Good pots and pans, but not a pot big enough to boil pasta, that might be something to consider adding. The beds & pillows were comfortable. The mini split in the top bedroom worked great keeping it cool & comfortable. The balconies were really nice but no chairs to sit and enjoy the view. Had to move stools out there which isn't as comfortable to enjoy cup of coffee.As noted in other reviews it needs updating - paint, fixtures etc but, served our family well, we were comfortable & pet friendly is MUCH appreciated. Porthole windows in 2 of the bedrooms were filled with a pillow which made the downstairs back bedroom really dark because it's the only window in that room. NOTE: parking is included for 2 cars, extra car was 80. Would have been nice to know. Beach shade, wagon, toys etc were GREAT! All in all would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great area and location

The mini split in the master bedroom wasnt working until our last day there so it was not very comfortable. The apartment wasn't as nice as it appeared on vrbo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Wonderful!

Great location to pool and especially the beach. Only downside if there is, was apt on 3rd floor and no elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful grounds and pools. Well kept and inviting. Great access to the beach. Condo could use some updating, but was comfortable and affordable for our group of 7.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melody P.

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

Nice location

Beautiful destination, pool was fabulous nice entrance to ocean, clean. Place could use some updating but overall had what we needed and we had a nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

South Padre Vacay

Clean, easy access to pool and ocean. Nice to have the wagon and chairs and cooler. We did have to purchase an iron.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hanna P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Stay

Overall we had a good stay but was disappointed in the poor quality throughout the home. Cabinets crooked on hinges in the kitchen, many things in disrepair, mold on ceiling in the living room, wind whistles through the door frame, etc. We choose this unit because of the access to the playground, however when we arrived they were turning the playground into a kiddy pool and it was still under construction! That would have been nice to know before we booked. We did love access to a few beach toys - that was much appreciated!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie H.

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

Family getaway

We loved staying at this cozy condo. My family of 8 slept comfortably. Each room had clean sheets and a restroom. One of the toilets on the lower level did take a while to flush , but other than that not a bad thing to say.I loved all the amenities offered during my stay. Thank you for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

Relaxing

The property was wonderful. The beach was clean, the pools were never over crowded. We had 6 people in the condo and it was plenty spacious we didn’t feel like we were on top of each other. The beds were very comfortable. Having 3 showers was a very nice bonus. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Salinas

Host profile image
Hi! We are Eugenio and Elizabeth Salinas, and we know how much everybody needs to get 'away from it all' once in a while! We live in Monterrey, Mexico with our four children and have enjoyed lots of quality family time in Villa Bonita, which is only a four hour drive from our home.

Why they chose this property

With a large family, we wanted a vacation home that fit the whole crew. Villa Bonita is one of the few three bedroom condos on Padre Island. Another big advantage is that it was completely renovated by the previous owners, with a new kitchen, floors and bathrooms. We liked the relaxed style and have enjoyed updating it and decorating it on successive visits.

Bahia Mar has undergone major renovations after hurricane damage in 2008, and we love the new pools, the new landscaping, outdoor lighting, the cobblestone parking lot, and the impeccable grounds and helpful, professional staff. Also Bahia Mar has one of the lowest population densities of any property on Padre Island, so it never feels crowded. Finally it is situated half way between two public beach entrances, so there is never crowd overflow in our area. We are at the north end of the Island, removed from the big high rises, so the beach feels like 'our beach.'

What makes this property unique

Was it the spacious floor plan, the Gulf view, the new pool, Jacuzzi, beach front deck or the best beaches in Texas that sold us on Villa Bonita? It is hard to say. We have noticed that after a stay in Villa Bonita we are more relaxed, smile about 50% more often and are generally nicer people all around!

Languages:

English, Spanish