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

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

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View to the beach, pool and hot tub
new sectional couch
Living area
living room tv
downstairs bedroom with new headboards and bedding

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

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Popular LocationSouth Padre Island Birding and Nature Center9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouth Padre Island Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouth Padre Island Convention Centre17 min walk
  • AirportHarlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.)59 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.

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

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Beach Park at Isla Blanca is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Padre Island Beach and Isla Blanca Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sea Turtle Inc and Gravity Park. 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

  • Sea Turtle Inc - 6 min walk
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 9 min walk
  • South Padre Island Beach - 10 min walk
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 17 min walk
  • South Padre Bayside Beach - 19 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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 South Padre Island condo 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.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

4/10 Poor

Maria L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, nice view but lots of failures.
Great location and great view but I had a lot of problems. first, when arriving to the condo the floor was really dirty and the place was dusty. Then I went to brush my teeth, there was toothpaste around the sink from the last visitors. Also, some of the towels where really dirty and ripped. The microwave wasn’t working, it never got fixed or replaced. Then the shower knob on one of the shower stop working which cause our water to be turn off. We where without water for about 15hrs. Until the problem got fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

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
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