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Walk Off the Patio and Onto the Beach!

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A beachside patio with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a gate leading to the beach.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hallway with a glass shower area and a large bathtub.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs.
A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by palm trees and a fence.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to South Padre Island Beach
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Community Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gravity Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

1st floor, bdrm. #4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2nd floor, bdrm. #1 (master)

1 King Bed

2nd floor, bdrm. #2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

2nd floor, bdrm. #3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 on 3rd floor

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1, adjoining master bdrm.

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2, adjoining bdrm. #2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3, adjoining bdrm. #3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4, adjoining bdrm. #4

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 6 on 3rd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 7 on 3rd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Walk Off the Patio and Onto the Beach!

After 26 years of all 5/5 but (4) 4/5 reviews, I tried to respond to a very terrible and untrue review after we had to to charge a guest for breaking the pool light & this is what came up on VRBO:
"Respond to a negative review

Notice: Review responses submitted on or after July 10, 2025, are temporarily unavailable while we are improving our moderation system. We are actively working on a resolution, and all approved responses will be restored once the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding."

It is an upscale 4,100 sq. ft. 3-story townhouse has lots of space for privacy of guests...3 separate living areas and 3 different outdoor areas. The property is situated directly on the beach and features a wealth of amenities. Walk off the large patio with a private swimming pool and onto the beach.

The first floor of the townhouse is open-concept including: bedroom #1 (queen canopy bed and a daybed with twin trundle bed-2 twin beds or can be converted into king bed) and adjoining bath. Fully-equipped kitchen with peninsula counter seating 3 persons , living and dining room (table seats 12) with full entertainment system and 1/2 bath. The living room leads onto the patio.

On the 2nd floor of Casa Familiar there is: master bedroom (bdrm #2) with a king bed & twin bed inside ottoman at foot of king bed, full ensuite bath, dressing room, 55 in flat screen, kitchenette (counter w/sink, microwave drawer, and U-line frig. & freezer w/ ice machine & balcony; bedroom # 3 bedroom with queen bed & daybed w/ trundle (2 twin beds), & ensuite full bath; #4 bedroom with queen bed, full-sized crib, & full ensuite bath; Also located on 2nd floor are: washer & dryer, game room with lg. flat screen & large outdoor living area overlooking the beach.

Third floor: #5 bdrm. 2nd master w/ king bed and ensuite bathroom w/shower; #6 bdrm. 2 twin beds w/ pull-out trundle (3 twin beds) and bathroom with shower located next to bdrm.; kitchenette (sink, microwave, under-counter U-line frig w/ counter for seating; living room with fireplace & lg flatscreen TV; and, sunning area/observatory off of living area.
All bedrooms have adjoining full baths. All 3 level living areas and both (2) master suites have large flat screen TVs.
Property is private and gated on beach side. Bring your laptop; high speed internet is provided.
Because of high demand in the peak season, we only rent weekly from Saturday to Saturday.
If renting January or February, to keep the the pricing at its lowest for Winter Texans, we are only renting the first 2 floors (the 3rd floor will locked off unless you would like to add the 3rd floor at $150/nt extra.
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At each booking, all trash cans are provided with 2 liners, 2 paper towels are provided in 1st floor and 3rd floor kitchens, each bathroom is provided with hand soap and the 6 bathrooms with shower and baths have liquid soap dispensers with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. There is a Little Tyke house with beach pool toys on patio and 4 adirondack chairs are provided for the beach.
There is a 5 day minimum for the following holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
3 day minimum for Memorial day and Labor day.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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Non smoking only
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I WILL HAVE TO AMEND PAYMENT AND ADD THE REMAINING 11% HOTEL TAX. You will see it as “maintenance fee” bc tax is not an option under rigid template.
Rental of 2-stories has max. 13 persons & 3 stories has max. 18 persons. NO SPRING BREAKERS...only families during spring break.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 70030vb
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, a first aid kit 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

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 Long Island Village Golf Course and South Padre Island Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Gravity Park and Sea Turtle Inc. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gravity Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk Off the Patio and Onto the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk Off the Patio and Onto the Beach!?

As of 4 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk Off the Patio and Onto the Beach! on 6 February 2027 start from NZ$11,266, 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 Walk Off the Patio and Onto the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk Off the Patio and Onto the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk Off the Patio and Onto the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk Off the Patio and Onto the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk Off the Patio and Onto the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Padre Island holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Andy Bowie Park are also within 2 miles (3 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. 96 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family spent ten days here, and everyone loved it. The location is excellent, the decor is beautiful, and the views are impressive. The owner was incredibly responsive to every question and request. We're already counting down to next year — this will absolutely be our go-to home.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every nice host and property We would like to rent again when we are I SP
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful home. The host and manager were excellent. We absolutely weren’t ready to leave. Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding when you wakeup to the master ceiling dripping at the foot of the bed where the new AC was installed. Hopefully, we’ll see you in the future. It actually happened again so we’ve moved onto, hopefully, a more reliable A/C company. You were wonderful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great stay in this house. The location was wonderful, being right on the beach and away from the college spring break kids. We spent lots of time on the sand, plus swimming in the pool, flying kites and relaxing on the decks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2026
We were blessed to have you stay at the house. You are the best!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice to be on the beach!... Nice big house...Beautifully decorated.... all the bathrooms were awesome!... good family hangout!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2026
Hi Tonya, We were so happy to have you. Thank you for the nice things that you commented on but please let us know how we could have improved the rating from 4/5 to 5/5. Hope to see you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Very comfortable. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2025
It was a pleasure having you stay. Tjank you for both your business & kindness. We hope to see you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Beach access was perfect, lots of rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Thank you so much, Grace. We were privileged to have you stay & hope to see you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family rental

We rented this place for weekend family get together and it was great stay highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen had everything we needed. The house was very clean. The pool is quite small but worked for us. There were plenty of outdoor chairs. There is an ice machine, which was very handy. The dryer took at least 3 cycles to dry even a small load. The bath towels need to be upgraded. They are cheap, old towels. More bath towels are needed. The beds were all very comfortable. In the master bedroom there is no place to hang up any clothes. Overall we really liked the house and had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2026
Thanks for your input, Nancy. Our cleaning company provides the towels so I will definitely speak with the owner. They pick them up before I ever see the linen and we use our own. I definitely needed to know that. We have a closet in the large master dressing room to hang both long and short clothes. You must have missed it because if you keep the door that leads from the hallway to the master dressing room you won’t see the door to the closet. There’s also the barn door to the master bedroom so you might have used only that & never closed the door to the hallway. Unfortunately, the dryer has been a doing that for about 6 months. My manager cleaned out the vent 2 times and it persisted so I hired an appliance man to repair it. He can supposedly repaired it & I paid him but the issue continued. I called & texted so many times but he ghosted me. After exhausting that, we hired a man from highly recommended (over a 100-4.9 stars) appliance repair company in Harlingen and he came repaired and serviced it. Still no results so he came to look at it and even though I asked the man, who booked the house, if the repairman could come, someone in his party wouldn’t allow the repairman in. At that point, I told him that we would just wait until there’s a time when no guests are in the house. There were 3 parties with check-outs & arrivals on the same day. You were the last of those so he came and hopefully, it is working properly now. We do have a washer and dryer on the 3rd floor. I’m so sorry that I didn’t know that you didn’t see the closet in the master dressing room. That’s why I check in with people during their stay to see if there are any problems. I am contacting the cleaning company owner to let him know that the towels need to be replaced. We hope to see you in the future. Those issues will be remedied thanks to your input. It was a pleasure working with you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South Padre

Property located on the beach. Pool was a good size. Beautiful beach views.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2026
Thank you for your review, Melisa. We hope to see you in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice and a great location. We had a problem accessing the property on VRBO about a month before arrival, so we had issues trying to confirm room set ups and amenities. We had some trouble finding towels, but just started looking in cabinets to find them. The last night was awful as the A/C unit on 3rd floor went out. We contacted Roberto and he said he would call A/C guy. Nobody ever arrived and around midnight, my son, daughter in law, and 3 kids had to relocate downstairs and sleep on couch and chairs for the remainder of the night. If we had known earlier in the night that no help was coming, we could have reconfigured sleeping arrangements.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
I’m so sorry that you had such a terrible last night. Unfortunately, you didn’t contact our manager to let him know that there was an A/C problem until 9 pm. My manager contacted me and I called our A/C installation and repair company immediately. He did not respond until that morning & I contacted you as soon as I heard from him and he went to the house at that time. It was a plug in the drain line. There are some things that we can’t control. The TX heat at this time of year can be brutal. Fortunately, there were 2 other A/Cs. I am trying a new A/C company so that I am hoping that we can get service even at night. I am disappointed that you didn’t mention that I answered 3 of your emails prior to your arrival about coffee machines and room descriptions. We made sure that you were able to arrive at the house at 2 pm instead of 4 pm. You called our manager to tell him that we only had 7 bath towels so I called our cleaning services and he confirmed that 17 sets of washcloths, & hand and bath towels were left. Our manager called you to tell you that there were 17 sets either hanging in the adjoining bathrooms or in the bathroom cabinets, 2 kitchen towels and 2 hand towels in the 1/2 bath. You responded that you found them when you called to tell us that our dishwasher was not working. When our manager called to follow up on that, you said that it was working after all. The Bosch dishwasher is very quiet so I assume that you didn’t think that it was working. Again, I’m sorry that we couldn’t have made your stay better.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent family house to make memories with family

It was a great choice we take on renting this marvelous house. It is huge and every space in the house makes you feel welcome. We are a big family and all of us had enough room to enjoy. I highly recommend people to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

This was the perfect place for a small family reunion! We enjoyed the area and the beach was easy access. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2024
Thank you, Debra. You & your family were the perfect guests . We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break 2025

The house was beautiful! The location was perfect! Other than the parking situation (we had 5 cars) it was the perfect family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2025
Thank you, Christina. We hope to see you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Beach House

Direct beach access, great house for grand parents, three kids and 6 grand kids.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We thoroughly loved our stay here. The ocean location and view cannot be beat. There were 8 of us (siblings and spouses), and we found the house was so spacious: there are multiple places places to sit and talk. The decor is lovely and the kitchen very well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl’s trip

Very nice and clean with great location and right on the beach. Perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation @ SPI

Beautiful home, incredible location! Trish and Tim are amazing hosts and went out of their way to ensure a perfect stay. Plenty of space for family gatherings. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2022
Thank you, Merry. We were blessed to have such kind & considerate guests. Maybe bc you’re from KC?!? You were more than patient & understanding with our construction woos. Take care & hope to see you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect!

The house and property are simply perfect! Plenty of space for our large group to spread out when we wanted, coupled with great spaces for being together.It is a very quick walk to the beach. The hosts are generous with the use of beach toys, so you don’t need to bring any for the littles.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will stay here again.

The house was beautiful and wonderfully furnished. Enough space in the driveway for our 4 cars!! Kitchen was well supplied and big enough to fit several cooks at one time. The ocean view was spectacular. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
I'm so happy that you had a great stay, Michael. It was a pleasure to work with you and hope to see you in the future. trish
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vrbo reviewJanuary 2026… My family, 17 people, had a great time at this home. There were three floors, everything was very clean and it was very comfortable and enjoyable for our family. The kitchen was well stocked and made preparing meals simple. The pool was heated, and that was great for the weather in January! Access to the beach was very convenient and less than a minute. Both adults and kids enjoyed the beach access as well as the swimming pool! There were games on the second floor for the kids to play. The sunrise and sunset from the 2nd floor deck were stunning! There was ample parking. Access to the host and manager regarding communication and response was excellent! If circumstances allow, we will definitely return! I highly recommend this house for an enjoyable South Padre Island experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2026
Nancy, you were the absolute best! WE really hope to see you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome place for vacation

View was beautiful. Rooms are awesome. Bedrooms each had their own bathroom. Pool was a nice alternative to the ocean. We eould do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you so much for your comments, Mr. J. It was such a pleasure working with you. We definitely hope to have you stay in the future. trish
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to connect with family

Patricia and Timothy were excellent hosts! There was great communication and the property was well stocked for all the amenities that were needed for our 5 day stay. The beach was super nice and very accessible and the pool helped when the day got hot and we needed some shade. All in all we had a 5 star experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

Beautiful property directly on the beach. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out with 3 living areas. The YouTube TV was also a huge plus for this sports loving family. All rooms very clean and comfortable. Would have liked better cookware and serving dishes but otherwise kitchen was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tricia Smith

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Presently, I'm a LCSW & a psychiatric APRN but when we purchased Casa Familiar, I was a stay-at-home mom of 9 children, 2 with special needs and foster children. Managing a rental business was a great way to stay at home and work. Technology has made working from anyplace possible.

Why they chose this property

During Thanksgiving week, 1999, my husband & I loaded up our Suburban with our kids and drove for the first time to a beach directly straight south of Kansas City...arriving in South Padre Island 17 hrs. later. After vacationing in Marco Island, FL, the previous year, we found that SPI was much more family friendly. We all fell in love with it. We were able to find a rundown townhouse, which sat directly on the beach and had been on the market for over a yr. so got a great price, renovated it, & named it Casa Familiar. Since then, we've been renting to some wonderful families for as many as 20 years and others who have stayed several times.
Now that our children are getting married and having children, we've expanded by adding a 3rd floor

What makes this property unique

There's nothing like real beachfront living...unfortunately, many property owners claim beachfront but are located across the street or even blocks away. The end of the patio is the seawall & the boardwalk takes you to the beach. You can prepare lunch in the kitchen while watching the kids play on the beach and be within shouting distance when they need to come in.

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