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Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights!

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Pool
Pool
Outdoor dining
Condo has 6 beach chairs, umbrella and beach wagon
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Gust Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights!

Unit #101 Ground Floor 2/2, Large Pool, Spa, Grill, Pool Table

SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1916

What's better than beachfront? Our place! We are directly across the street from the beach, so you get the convenience of beachfront without the beachfront prices. You are a shorter walk to the beach from our condo than you would be in the big resorts with 'beachfront' prices.

Come relax and feel the sand between your toes in beautiful South Padre Island. This is the perfect place to get away from it all. Even better, is our location. We are directly across the street from the beach, and there is a beach access just steps from the condo. It's like being beachfront without the prices! There are no hotels around us, so the beach is not as crowded and the neighborhood is quiet.

Stream your favorite apps, ZOOM, eLearn, etc. with high-speed WIFI internet. Our condos are pet friendly and kid friendly. They are also great for a romantic getaway. Are you setting up a girls' weekend or reunion? You can rent out an entire floor or the whole building and have a private vacation!

New upgrades: Keurig coffee maker, Berlin Gardens outdoor pool furniture, 6 beach chairs, 1 Tommy Bahama beach umbrella, 6 beach towels and a beach wagon. Custom outdoor pool table and outdoor TV in the pool area.

We are thrilled that you are looking at spending some time with us at Athena Ares Condominiums. Our beach home is a pet friendly, family vacation rental. We give 10% discount to Military, Police, and Firemen. The traveler securing the reservation must be 25 years of age or older. For Spring Break / Semana Santa all rental guests must comply with a families only restriction. If the dates that you are looking for are not available in this condo, we have 5 more fantastic condos in the same great complex that might work for your dates. We would appreciate the opportunity to accommodate your stay on the island.

Condo #102 ground floor
Vrbo #1734465

Condo #201 2nd floor
Vrbo #1734482

Condo #202 2nd floor
Vrbo #1734498

Condo #301 top floor
Vrbo #1734510

Condo #302 top floor
Vrbo #1734520

**Professional housekeeping crew follow CDC guidelines on how to clean and disinfect between guests. Electrostatic cleaning can be arranged for an additional fee. **

A small welcome package is provided which includes 1 roll of paper towels, 1 trash can liner in each trash can, liquid hand soap by each sink, liquid dish soap in the kitchen and 2 rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom.

*We strongly encourage that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.*

Property manager

Martin and Diane Kennedy
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Large dogs and small dogs welcome. $75 fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental documents and proof of identification will be required.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this condo is near the beach. South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Sea Turtle Inc. Travelling with kids? Consider Gravity Park and South Padre Jetties. 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

  • South Padre Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights! located?

This family-friendly South Padre Island condo building is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Beach. Sea Turtle Inc and Gravity Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

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

Great stay!

This location is comfortable and just a short walk from the beach! We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina C.

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

Beautiful Condo

Beautiful place to stay with family. Location is perfectly across the street from beach access and the pool/spa were very relaxing. Pool table and TV outside were a big plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Favorite place to stay

This place is great. It’s clean. Loaded with feel at home convenience and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

Beautiful place!

Exceptional place to stay. Has everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Great location and amenities.

Very close to the beach and great pool area as an option for staying close to home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gilpatrick S.

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

Always a great stay

My family loves to stay at this location. It’s across from the beach, convenient to restaurants, has a great pool and the other guests have always been great to mingle with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

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

Great Time!

The condo was great very spacious and the pool area was awesome. Really close to the beach access and a short walk to wanna wanna which is a plus for us and dedicated parking is a big plus in my book.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk J.

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

Nice 2 bed 2 bath

Nice 2 bed 2 bath with washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory R.

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

Fun in the sun

We enjoyed staying here. Everything was as advertised. Thank you kindly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janay A.

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

Great location and wonderful condo

Very close to the ocean! The condo is very comfy and had everything we needed! The pool and hot tub were amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Beautiful dog friendly condos!

We loved this property. It was close to two beach accesses and in a great area on the island. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

veronica b.

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

Perfect rental

This rental had everything we needed for our 10 month baby and it was super close to the beach. Loved that the pool had such a big kiddie space. Renters were very kind and accommodating! We try to come to Padre annually so we will back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla S., Midland

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

Loved the location.

We enjoy our stay. I was very impressed how clean it was and very close to the beach. The condo was well equipped and nice pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Nice, comfortable stay.

Property was very comfortable. Located across street from beach access 17 (I believe). Pool was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Home Away From Home

Clean, nice amenities, great pool and outdoor facilities, great location for non-beachfront, and efficient management.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice Memorial Day getaway

Clean condo. Everything you need is close by. Would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Beautiful condo/Great location

This rental is exactly as described, but even more beautiful. They had everything we needed for our stay. We loved that they had a wagon and beach chairs to enjoy at the beach. After a day at the beach they had multiple places outside to rinse all the sand off. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub almost daily and usually had it to ourselves. We have stayed at many places on the island, but this is by far our favorite. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Immaculate convenient property

We loved the nice furnishings and having a great pool, hot tub, and outdoor kitchen. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

Family holiday

We rented 4 units for ourselves and the families of our three daughters. The condos were well equipped and very convenient to the beach. The pool and patio area were great for getting everyone together for dinner. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Highly recommended!

This was a great condo that worked wonderful for a multi-family vacation. The units were very nice and clean and the owners were very responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice A.

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

Second time we have stayed at this property. Amazing place with eash beach accesd.

Perfect place for our family. Our second day was windy so we hung around the beautiful pool. Very clean with a nice little porch. Nice and quiet. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessica c.

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

Thanks

Very confortable and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell T., United States

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

Great location! steps from the beach

Great location. We had the corner unit, 1st floor. The unit was clean, perfect size, just what we needed. The kitchen is a galley kitchen, but worked just fine. Nice large dining table. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

valadez l.

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

Business trip

Took advantage of a business trip and stayed a couple of extra days to enjoy the beautiful beach. The location was perfect. I love that it’s pet friendly. The room was spacious, clean and loved the outside amenities. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Just like it was described

Perfect place for my family (including fur babies). Everything was as expected and super close to beach access. We are marking as a fav and will be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Martin and Diane Kennedy

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Why they chose this property

The location is great! We can easily head back to the condo for lunch or just to grab more digging stuff. Then it's just a 1-2 minute walk back across the street and we are there, in the water! We also love walking down to the Wanna Wanna Inn for fried shrimp, cold beer, and good music. When our family comes to visit, we stay in all of the condos and spread out. We get to enjoy being close together without listening to each other snore!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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