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Welcome to the Beach Pit!
Your home away from home!
Front deck to watch the world go by!
Covered parking area
Beach Pit corner photo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 795.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Beach Pit

This retro house is a property our little family affectionately calls the Beach Pit. It was one of the original beach houses on the Island and some of its original features remain; vaulted wooden slat ceilings and black and white parquet floors. You will likely feel a mix of nostalgia by your surroundings contrasted by the comforts of modern day conveniences: lightning fast wfi, comfortable beds and tvs in all rooms. Watch the world go by through the big bay windows with your fresh cuppa, enjoy the handy beach wagon for time at the beach or hunker down and get away from the sun playing some cards or watch a movie inside. This place is sure to feel like your home away from home. Dogs welcome at no extra charge, fully fenced yard.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 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

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this holiday home is by the sea. 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. Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Gravity Park are also worth visiting.
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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Laguna BOB - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Pit located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Beach. Gravity Park and Sea Turtle Inc 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 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Wonderful location

We loved the location. We could walk just about anywhere.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Cozy Beach House with Character

Great location within walking distance of the beach. Loved the older construction with exposed lumber.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

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

Beach pit

Had a wonderful weekend at the beach. House was fantastic as was the location. Communication was fantastic and will definitely stay again at the beach pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

Great home and location in South Padre

Our stay at the Beach Pit was amazing. Jacob was very responsive from booking to check out. Home is a great bungalow with vintage charm and amazing amounts of windows to let the sun in. Beach access located right across the street. If desire to hang out at the house there is a deck with fenced in back yard. If you want to spend a great vacation in a great home away from home I would pick the Beach Pit....hope to be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Charming house with yard and driveway

As others have mentioned, there is some light wear. This is a beach area property, so some is expected. Wonderful is how we described the property and our experience. Conveniently located. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Colin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

This place is a real score

For the frugal yet discerning traveler, you can't beat this cozy spot. It's just across the street from public beach access, and one block from beachfront dining (Palms Cafe--decent food and drinks overlooking the beach). The street and neighborhood are peaceful and quiet, it felt like a lot of locals and families would be living there. The casita itself is absolutely adorable and the perfect size for a group of friends. The kitchen is fully stocked with the basics, and there is a big, beautiful table that would easily sit a party of eight. That said, we took all of our meals out back on the deck. The TV's have every entertainment platform imaginable, the furniture is comfortable and modern, the beds are heavenly, and the entire house is cleaned and well-maintained. One of our favorite features was all of the complimentary beach stuff provided by the owners. There was a beach wagon, umbrella, 2 beach chairs, and a bunch of boogie boards (such fun!!)--all stuff we would have had to rent otherwise. This is a thoughtful inclusion by the owners. Thank you for a great stay! We're coming back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lanae L.

Great place to stay on SPI

The house was SO conveniently located to the beach, well stocked and comfortable. Jacob was easy to contact and we loved staying here! Can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, steps from the beach, nice deck with grill, comfortable beds and nice kitchen
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Your host

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We are a civil servant and stay at home mom who decided to take a risk and buy a house on the Island. We love managing the property ourselves. When you contact us, you aren't talking to a random person at a management company. You are speaking directly to the owners.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to be closer to the beach than even the "beach front" condos, but we didn't want to hike up flights of stairs with our small kids and supplies. We wanted a fenced backyard, and we also wanted something "cool". It took us a while to find what we were looking for, but we're glad we waited!

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