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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

Reviews

8.8 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
  • Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • 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.

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
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
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 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. Whaling Wall and Jesus Christ of the Fisherman Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier and Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier. 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

  • Sea Turtle Inc - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Laguna Madre Nature Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 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

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location awesome view of beach
Awesome location walking distance to the beach very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

lucy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy vacay stay 🏖️💜
Our stay went extremely well. Although it was short we enjoyed the comfy family oriented stay. Everything we needed was there for us. So thank you for a great ending to our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Griffin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Great communication! Great views and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value with beach access, pool and clean grounds.
Easy to rent and owner Miss Elizebeth is very professional!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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

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

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

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

Angie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Would definitely stay here again. Great location that’s close to bars, restaurants, souvenirs! Property is beautiful and just a few steps from pool and beach! Has literally everything you need in the condo and lots of room for all 6 of us who came. Clean, comfy, and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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

Stacey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Padre
The pics are exactly what the condo has. Best location. Great space to be together, yet spread out. Loved our time there! Would totally book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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

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

Kris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family spot
This was just what we needed. Plenty of room for the 8 of us to spread out, close to the pool and beach. Plenty of places to eat close to the Bahia Mar resort on the north end of the island. Loved it. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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

8/10 Good

JoAnna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Ok condo. Clean, needs updated
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Kary C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Good location
We have stayed at the Bahia mar every year in other properties. This one was subpar compared to the other ones. Dryer didn’t dry, fridge wasn’t cold enough and the unit had lots of outdated features: cabinets, cookware was rusty, and the grill was extremely dirty. Bathrooms were an issue, low water pressure. The resort is great, pools are awesome and customer service from management was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Connie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Okay place to stay.
Good communication with the owner. Felt it could have been cleaner. Balconies were only big enough for 2 people. Location was good - near the pool & beach & close to nearby bars/restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhona Harris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice beach location
The condo was nice and just a described. The location was convenient to everything we did, especially the beach. The owner provided some beach equipment which was nice. The only problem we had was with the toilets. They was different, but when we worked with them and learned the tricks it was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was not in good condition needs some TLC. The property around room was nice pool area was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don C., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place for Spring Break
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It wasn't crowded, very family friendly and the grounds were well maintained. The condo was very comfortable for our group of 7 and the included use of ammenities for the beach and pool was much appreciated. We came across a couple of maintanence tasks that the owner handled very quickly and offered accomodations if we needed. This didn't impact our stay at all. We would definitely stay here again when we come back to SPI.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
The condo and location is perfect! The host was responsive and helpful. As noted on the posts it is on the 3rd floor so just keep that in mind but it was not a big deal for our group. The beach was a short walk away and the pool was even closer. You can see both from the balcony. We rented chairs and a canopy through the condo and it was worth it to not have to bring things to the beach and set it up. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Salinas

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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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