Surfside 'Sandcastle Suite' w/ Balcony & 2 Pools!

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Corpus Christi Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | 450 Sq Ft | 3 Flights of Stairs

Living Room | Sleeper Sofa | Free WiFi | Open Floor Plan

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

8.6

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Parking available

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Corpus Christi, TX

North Beach10 min walk
Texas State Aquarium17 min walk
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay2 min drive
Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Hallway)

2 Single Beds

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Heading to Texas for a sun-kissed coastal getaway? Then this Corpus Christi vacation rental is the perfect spot for you! The 1-bedroom, 1-bath 'Sandcastle Suite' condo, located in the Villa del Sol community, offers modern amenities and a cozy place to relax after days on the water. After surfing, sailing, or kiteboarding on the coast, walk to Blackbeard's on the Beach for some tasty local fare and live music. For shoreside fun, tour the famous USS Lexington or visit the Texas State Aquarium!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Beach Access | Walking Distance to Attractions

Seafaring couples and small groups will love the oceanfront location, closeness to dining and nightlife, and views of the Gulf from this charming Corpus Christi condo!

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Hallway: Twin Bunk Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

COMMUNITY AMENITIES: 2 outdoor pools (1 heated), fitness center, charcoal grill, laundry facilities
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished balcony, beach views
INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen cable TVs, games
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, coffee maker, microwave, dishware & flatware, drinkware, mixing bowls, toaster, breakfast nook
GENERAL: Central heat & A/C, ceiling fans, linens/towels, hair dryer
FAQ: No elevator, stairs required for access, quiet hours after 10:00 PM, parking & beach access fee (paid on-site)
PARKING: Lot parking (2 vehicles), additional parking available for purchase

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACHES + PARKS: North Beach (on-site access), Dolphin Park (1.1 miles), McGee Beach (3.7 miles), Padre Island National Seashore (38.7 miles)
THINGS TO DO: USS Lexington (0.8 miles), Texas State Aquarium (1.3 miles), Marinaville Boat Launch (1.4 miles), Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (2.6 miles), Whataburger Field (2.6 miles), The Art Museum of South Texas (2.7 miles)
WALK TO DINING: Fajitaville (0.4 miles), Philly Cheesesteaks (0.5 miles), Blackbeard's On the Beach (0.6 miles), Whataburger (0.9 miles)
AIRPORT: Corpus Christi International Airport (11.1 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM
- NOTE: The elevators are not available for use and there are 3 flights of stairs to access the property, which may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: An additional fee of $15 for parking and beach access is required upon arrival at the property. This covers up to 2 vehicles - extra parking spots may be purchased for $10 per additional vehicle

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Laundry

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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 first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Corpus Christi

Located on the beach, this condo is in North Beach, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Beach and popular attractions include Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Whataburger Field or American Bank Center. With scuba diving and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Corpus Christi, TX

What's nearby

North Beach - 10 min walk
Texas State Aquarium - 17 min walk
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 2 min drive
American Bank Center - 6 min drive
Hurricane Alley Waterpark - 7 min drive

Getting around

Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
‪Railroad Seafood Station - ‬5 min drive
‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
‪Brewster Street Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
‪Blackbeard's On The Beach - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Surfside 'Sandcastle Suite' w/ Balcony & 2 Pools! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Surfside 'Sandcastle Suite' w/ Balcony & 2 Pools!?

Self-parking is available for a fee. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Surfside 'Sandcastle Suite' w/ Balcony & 2 Pools!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surfside 'Sandcastle Suite' w/ Balcony & 2 Pools!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surfside 'Sandcastle Suite' w/ Balcony & 2 Pools! located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Beach condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach, Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Dolphin Park and Harbor Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.6

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

8 June 2024

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

Nice condo

This was a nice condo for our 5 day stay. It had everything we needed to cook our meal when we wanted to stay in. Great ocean views! We’ve stayed in other several other condos at this resort and would definitely recommended updating to stay competitive with them. Otherwise, everything was perfect. Thanks for the stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christy W.

22 Sept 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

This place is terrible, I cannot believe I got this off a Vrbo listing.

We showed up at around 730 or so and pulled up to villa del sol complex, the building literally is falling down, we didn’t really want to even get out of the car but we had been on the road 8 hrs and had booked this through Vrbo how bad could it be. Upon entry we are met with a friendly guy make small talk and check in. Pull around, the elevator is broke which was in description, but the stairs were rotting through rusty, tetanus waiting to happen. We open the door immediately hit in face with cleaning smell takes your breath away, burns your eyes The hallway and living room floors are wavy, spongy walking around, fans were broke, bath vent had no cover or anything on it, the ac was drained into the shower, the pvc just poked through the Sheetrock There is mold around the ac ducts, in the hallway, eyes still burning. The balcony was quite shaky when I went out on it. The lights on part of the outside were blinking off and on like a horror movie. When we went to the beach the bottom floor smelt like strong human fecal matter. The pictures of the unit had to be from when they first built it. We have used Vrbo before and have had no issues, but if this is the kinda property’s Vrbo is gonna represent I don’t think I will be using them anymore. If I could tell anyone in the Vrbo company that could do it. I would tell them not to represent any units in the villa del sol surfside complex. You are gonna have lots of angry customers, and it doesn’t look good on you. Thank you Daniel and Christy Wagoner

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrea R.

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Deceptive description

Described as "oceanfront " and "gulf views" although it it on the far north side of the bay, 30 minutes from the gulf. It does say what restaurants are close to it, but I didn't know those places and didn't Google them to see where they were. Apartment is a bit rundown. There was an additional fee at check-in I was unaware of.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly W., Midland MI

26 Aug 2022

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

Beachfront Condo on North Beach Corpus Christi

Starting with the good, check in was easy, the place was clean and they seem to be updating the inside. The VIEW! It was a great view. We had everything we needed for our 3 night stay, which was a nice surprise. Towels were new and fluffy, coffee pot and filters and hand soap at both sinks. The not so good, the baloney is rotting, floor was spongy and when we looked, the floor is cracking in many places and the ceiling of the balcony is falling down. The floor is the unit has the same issues in the livingroom/kitchen area. The front door lock didn’t have instructions, thought it would be like a hotel room door that when it closes it locks….not the case, you have to hit the lock button. Have no idea if the unit was ever locked when we were in it. The building itself is in need of repairs. They were painting, but it definitely needs more than a coat of paint. The general area of North Beach is pretty run down. We really didn’t spend much time here at all, went and explored other areas. All in all, we had a clean condo with everything we needed. So depending on what you are looking to do, the condo was a great deal and I can tell the owners are slowly trying to fix up what they can control. We felt safe, the air conditioning worked great as well as the hot water. Furnishing were nice and cable and wifi worked.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Marie G.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great communication

Although it's not what we were hoping for or expecting, the manager and owner was easy to work with.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

TAMERA S.

30 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great views! A work In progress... constant improvements being made! Quick & responsive owners.

Pros: Close to the beach, nice view, the whole area is well lit and we always felt safe. Close to attractions, but we ended up driving b/c there wasn't a great route to just walk without getting sand all in your shoes. We LOVED the Texas State Aquarium! We really enjoyed the USS Lexington Battle ship (be prepared to be exhausted after climbing all of the steps), & our favorite restaurant was Pier 99. Very windy seating area, may have to wait a while for food, but it was so good that we went twice while we were there! All 3 of us really enjoyed our food. Prices a bit high, but that was to be expected. A few things that can be used at the beach were provided, a beach chair, a couple of boogie/body boards (great fun the last day), a brand new collapsable wagon (we didn't end up using, but perfect if you have littles). Good size fridge & kitchen basics. Careful not to assume that everything you need will be there. My husband had to make tea in the blender "pitcher" b/c there were no plastic pitchers for beverages. Cons: The building is definitely older as other reviews have mentioned. There was also some random work being done during "quiet hours," but was usually short lived. There was some noise in the hallways which is noticeable as the bedroom is right next to the hallway & not too far from the stairwell, but was usually short lived and didn't "keep us up through the night." It is a very compact space, so beware if traveling with older kids. We ended up just having my husband and myself and our 12 year old, but it would have been a challenge had there been more people. But, we are used to having plenty of space in our home, so that's probably just a personal preference. The bed is NOT a KING as someone in a previous review stated, & one of the main reasons I chose this location. To be fair the listing does say Queen, but I was hopeful! :) The bed itself was SUPER comfortable, but the top sheet kept sliding around & bunching up and drove me crazy b/c of the mattress cover. That's my issue, but made it hard to sleep. The last night I tried to sleep on the bottom bunk. It was like sleeping on a concrete block. The bunkbeds are NOT made for older teens or adults. It made my whole body hurt. It would be perfect for a small child that doesn't know what a comfortable bed feels like and doesn't have an old achy body! Very quick reply from owners as any issues/questions arose. Nice place if on a budget & love a view!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

16 July 2022

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

Cute little place!

Cute little place! Fit our small family just perfect! We had everything we needed and then some! Owner was super helpful and great with communication! The view of the beach was the best part! I would definitely stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irma R.

7 June 2022

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

Perfect stay near beach & attractions

Easy to book. Requested ocean front & private balcony. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 May 2022

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

Great spot

This was a great spot. We will return

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

27 May 2022

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

Comfy cozy perfect view

This is our third time vacationing in CC and the second time staying at VDS! This unit is updated and although small it is thoughtfully laid out and easy to live in. Great view and comfortable sleeping arrangements! Will stay again for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Greg M.

15 May 2022

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

Disliked: Location

ok

Bathroom shower had mold ,on bottom right side as you go in,exhaust fan an light did not work,

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tammy A.

26 Mar 2022

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

Spring Break

The good: This property was clean and comfortable. It was on the 3rd floor and the balcony was truly private. We kept the doors open even at night to hear the sound of the waves. There were NO BUGS! A previous review said something about cocaroachs but there were none. Conveniently located on North Beach we walked to the USS Lexington and a very short drive to downtown. Minor: Beach access gate did not lock on the first night. They fixed that making it more secure. Very small bedroom. King Size bed was nice and comfortable ( nicer than the picture) but the room is so small be prepared to climb into the bed from the end if someone is already asleep because one person is against the wall. Soft spot on the balcony- I know the sea air is hard on yhe wood but please check this. Couch mattress was horribly stained may need to be replaced Window in bedroom is in the hallway for the units. There is a light on all the time and the blinds do not block this out. Would benefit from room darkening curtain although this will do nothing for the echoing of people walking by at night talking The Bad: This would have recieved 5/5 but some things were out of the owners control. Quiet hours were supposed to be from 10 pm to 10 am but 1 unit over and 1 up was renovating and the contractors stayed much later than 10 (one night I finally fell asleep at 1 am and they were still pounding) and another night they were finishing up at about 11:30. The only other negative was that they were dredging the bay to make it deeper (we learned this on the tour we went on) and that went on all night. It was far enough out that it was more of a nuisance because it ruined the sounds of the bay especially at night. All in all. I would highly recommend this place. Thank you for allowing us this opportunity. We had a blast for our first time in Corpus Christi!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo C.

18 Mar 2022

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

Excellent view

This property is quaint with an excellent view! Sitting on the balcony a mere 50 yards from the water was refreshing.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

15 Aug 2021

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

Amazing view!

Great location, very clean and not overcrowded beach area. A few beach toys, towels, chairs and wagon were provided in our room which were a huge plus! All around great for a small family or couple. Will book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Moriah F., San Antonio,Tx

8 Aug 2021

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

Disliked: Location

Amazing view of the water from unit!

The unit was great and had an amazing view!! The building needs lots of work. I was so thankful the elevator was working when we visited! The only thing I’d recommend for the unit is to get some higher chairs for the balcony. The rail blocks the view. Thank you so much! We will return the unit and beds were cozy and comfy!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

suzanne m.

6 July 2021

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

Nice!

Beautiful beach front view. The condo is extremely clean and well organized. It is smaller than we thought. It didn't matter to us because there was only two. The living room is very small as is the kitchen but it's functional if you're not doing a lot of cooking. Super convenient. A lot of care has been put in to making the condo comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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4/10 Poor

Rhonda

16 May 2021

Condo needs work beyond cosmetics

Major Cockroaches in kitchen. One large, one colossal. No deadbolt or peephole on entry door. This is a serious security risk. No handles on sliding balcony doors. Door can’t be locked, just a stick to prop it shut. Bathroom electrical outlet apparently not GFCI protected. Not enough linens provided. None for sofa, no duvet for one bunk. No mattress pads on either bunk bed, just wrong-size fitted sheets and one wrong-size duvet. Maid brought some additional bedding upon request. Interior doors, especially bathroom, all stick, and need planing badly. Bathroom extractor fan not working, cover missing. Balcony floor deteriorating, plywood is soft. Minor Mattress too high in bedroom and gave one of us a sore back. Unpainted wall and ceiling area on balcony, rusty screws and brackets left lying around. Sink drain stopper missing in bathroom. Trash can lid not working. Soft spot in floor by stove. Insufficient comfortable seating for four. Lacking a coffee table or small side tables either indoors or on balcony. No elevator access, and condo is actually on the THIRD floor. Entire complex felt rundown. The parking security gate is rusted out and the elevator had blue tarps that looked permanent.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

30 Apr 2021

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

One problem with no hot water.

Nice rental right on clean beach and walking distance to Aquarium and USS Lexington. Enjoyed my stay for the short two days I was there.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Susana W.

1 Mar 2021

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

Uncomfortable Beds

All the beds are uncomfortable, even the couch is uncomfortable to sleep on. The TV/cable box in the bedroom did not work, texted the POC on our reservation and they could not get spectrum to come and fix it. The sliding door to the balcony does not lock or close all the way, we had to close the court sins all the way the whole time we were there. Which was ridiculous since we booked it because if the view. Unfortunately the weekend we booked with unseasonably cold, it got as low as 27 degrees. We still made the best if it, my husband and I went and got food and gathered our own covers and put them on the floor in front of the living room TV and binge watch movies

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

George M.

6 Jan 2021

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

Walk out our door and put our feet in the sand, awesome view from our condo. Love the bed!

Front desk helped a lot since I could not find any of the emails sent to me by the time I arrived. Most helpful and patient with me.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie A.

14 Sept 2020

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

Great view!

We came after hours and had an easy check in. The condo had a perfect view of the ocean and was steps away from the beach. A good place to rest your head and in close driving distance to the USS Lexington and Aquarium. Had covered parking if you get lucky and has two pools and a grill area. Will definitely return agian!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

10 Sept 2020

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

My Get A Way place to go!!!!

AWESOME!!!! WE are coming back! The only thing is the grocery store mentioned is no longer there, you may want to put HEB.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 July 2020

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

Perfect beachfront location

The building is a bit dated. However the condo was clean. The balcony beachfront view was perfect. My family of 4 had a lovely time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

20 July 2020

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

4th of July

Water pressure in kitchen sink is to low and stove burners leans heavily to one side, but it was a good for the price and the view could not be better.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

15 July 2020

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

Beautiful Views

Our thanks to Rhea & Kelly for a wonderful trip to Corpus Christi. Had a little hiccup, But they were right there to fix it. We got to stay in 3 of their condos (ALL OCEANFRONT) because we wanted to stay longer and they accommodated because other people were checking into the rooms. I would highly reccommend renting from them. Can't wait to go back!! :-)