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South Padre Bayside Retreat

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Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Second

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

South Padre Bayside Retreat

Welcome to Bayside #5, a newly renovated 2 bedroom condo with all new furniture and amenities! A great view of the Laguna Madre from the balcony on the second floor. Sleeps up to 6 people with two queen beds and a full size air mattress. All linens provided as well as beach towels and beach chairs, a beach wagon and cooler for the beach! Spectrum cable TV and free internet, and full size washer and dryer. A full kitchen with all new pots, pans and utensils, microwave, stove/oven, Keurig coffee maker, blender, toaster, cups, wine glasses and more. There is NO POOL at this complex. NO PETS allowed. Minimum stay of 2 nights is required.

IMPORTANT: You are booking a private beach home. As much as we like to please your every need, we DO NOT work as hotels do. We are not a 24/7 service. Any overnight requests, other than REAL emergencies, will be look after the next day. If there is an emergency that threatens a persons life, please call 911.

VAYK GEAR is a premier BEACH Equipment Rental Company offering top-of-the-line gear for your perfect beach day. You may receive an email from them regarding a credit from Blue Ocean Vacation Rentals for the rental of your preferred beach equipment. Visit their website to select from a wide range of high-quality beach gear to make the most of your beach getaway.

The owners of Bayview #5 welcome you to their beach home! While staying here, we ask that you follow a few requests that will make everyone’s stay more enjoyable and keep the property looking good year after year.

1. Parking ~ is limited to 2 vehicles. Please park ONLY in the parking space of unit 5 and or marked as "guest." Vehicles must be licensed, operable and registered to the occupants. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owners’ expense.

2. Occupancy ~ Maximum capacity per unit is NO MORE than 6 guests. There must be at least one adult 21 years of age or older, registered, present and residing in the unit through the duration of the tenancy.

3. Pets ~ We DO NOT accept pets in our property. The knowledge or trace of unauthorized pets will mean a fine of $400.

4. Noise ~ Loud noise of any sort; music, loud talking, boom boxes, etc. is not allowed.

5. Garbage and Tidiness ~ Garbage should all be disposed exterior dumpster on the sides of the building. Please DO NOT dispose of cigarette butts, cans, candy wrappers, trash on the ground. We work hard to make certain the property looks good when you check in. Please help us keep it that way by picking up any litter before you leave.

6. Pool ~ Sorry, no pool in the building.

7. BBQ ~ No BBQ pit is included.

8. Once booked, we will send a custom Rental Agreement for you to complete and send back to us. Without this agreement we will not be able to host you.

Important: All our vacation properties come with a "starter kit" including several items such as hotel style soaps, shampoo, dishwashing soap, new sponge, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, etc. Once these items are gone, please visit the local supermarket to replenish your needs.

Note: The owners of this property will NOT allow Spring Break activity on the premises.

Check in is easy and available 24 hours a day with a smart lock on the entrance door.

The smart keypad door code will be provided to the guest about 48-24 hours before arrival.

Hosts will be available for check-in assistance up until 10 pm, we ask that guests arriving late please let us know via text.

Service Animals need to be with the person they service 24/7. Service Animals cannot be left alone in the property. A service animal left alone in the property is not a service animal and will be penalized with a $400 fee.


Childs highchair and/or pack and play are available by request at $25/each, billed on a separate invoice.

"Early" check in and/or "Late" check out will be available, when possible, at a charge of $55 for each occurrence.

For special requests outside our scope of work, please message us to get our Concierge's contact.

Date changes might be granted depending on the date of the change for a $100 change fee plus any difference in price.

Cancellations for nightly reservations will receive a 96% refund if they are made more than 30 days before the scheduled arrival date. Please note that a service fee of $25 will also be charged for all cancellations, regardless of the timing. There will be no refund if the cancellation comes is made This policy does not extend to bookings that are eligible for monthly discounts.

Checkout instructions
Gather used towels
Throw trash away
Turn things off
Leave beds unmade.
Wash & dry all dishes & utensils.
Empty refrigerator, clean up spills.
Set AC to 78
Leave property neat with furniture in original order.
Close all blinds, all doors and windows.
Please leave all items we provided. We charge for missing items.
Gather all your belongings, we cannot be responsible for items left behind.
PLEASE LEAVE BEHIND ALL PARKING PASSES, KEYS AND WRISTBANDS FOR THE NEXT GUESTS
Lock up

If possible, we would appreciate it if you could let us know if you check out earlier than 10am.

A good cohabitation requires common sense, respect for sleep hours, politeness, tidiness and awareness of the common good. Thanks for helping insure a great vacation for everyone!

We hope I was able to provide you with the 5 Star Experience you were looking for and will continue to serve you all along your stay with us, so if you need anything, please let us know!

Have a wonderful stay!

-Rod & Rosa

Property manager

Blue Ocean Vacation Rentals, LLC
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellations within 30+ days before arrival will be eligible for a 96% refund, minus a $25 service fee.
REQUIRED: I give permission to the PM to use a third-party to verify my identity and check criminal databases to confirm reservations.
Please note that completing the rental agreement is 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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit

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. Whaling Wall and Jesus Christ of the Fisherman Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Louie - South Padre Island - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Padre Bayside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at South Padre Bayside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Padre Bayside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Padre Bayside Retreat 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 South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

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

Happy stay

This beach house was really pretty. The beds were very comfortable. Everything was clean and organized. There were beach towels to use. The patio had a good view and it felt very relaxing. I recommend this beach house. Communication was great. One little issue was when I tried to unlock the door to the condo I had to contact them because the code was not working besides that everything was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose O.

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

Family vacay

Good to go
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Danelli L.

Great Place

Was a great clean place had everything you needed and MORE! . Close by everything quiet and very comfortable. Quick reply on questions we had will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciara R.

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

Memorial Day getaway

From beginning to end, we thoroughly enjoyed this rental property. The owners were very quick to respond and very accommodating! We had a quiet stay in the most adorable beach condo right near the beach and the bayside. Place was clean and very spacious for the whole family! Everything was as advertised! We will surely book a stay here again. Thank you Rod and Rosa!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice clean and affordable 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

OwnerFriend Lorri C.

Great getaway!

Bayview 5 was a great place to stay! It’s on the quieter side of SPI which we really liked! There was a grocery, liquor store and seafood market within walking distance as well as the beach just two blocks away! Condo is very clean and updated with all the amenities you need! We will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

OwnerFriend Lorri C.

Great getaway!

Bayview 5 was a great place to stay! It’s on the quieter side of SPI which we really liked! There was a grocery, liquor store and seafood market within walking distance as well as the beach just two blocks away! Condo is very clean and updated with all the amenities you need! We will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Monica V.

Beautifully Remodeled and Modern Apartment - so close to the beach

The property is a great space - clean, modern and comfy!! The location is perfect- within walking distance to the beach and Cafe Karma! The apartment is easy to find, everything is clearly marked for you to check-in. The space is CLEAN, modern and full of extras!! The hosts are so friendly and check-in frequently to make sure everything is going well. The apartment has everything you need - the bathrooms are spacious, the beds are comfy and the kitchen is stocked up with all necessities. We have stayed here multiple times and look forward to staying again!!
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10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

GREAT ACCOMODATIONS, GREAT VIEWS, GREAT HOSTS!

Our initial entrance impressions were OUTSTANDING! The Mood was set! All immediate concerns we had were quickly resolved(could not run TV remote)! Accommodations were first class, very clean, complete, plenty of cookware, spices, near new appliances, towels, bedding etc. The only shortfall was very limited seating foe additional guests.

6/10 Okay

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice enough condo, not good for small children

We showed up to the condo late and we had it booked for the long weekend. Our 1.5 year old was not interested in sleeping, understandable after a 9 hr drive. We finally got him settled. The next morning he was running around and the downstairs neighbors kept beating on the ceiling. We literally had to carry our toddler all morning bc anytime we put him down, the neighbors beat on the ceiling. Not at all this condo owners fault, but it was very uncomfortable for us and we did decide to move to a different first floor rental. I did let this unit owner know that we only stayed in their condo for 6 hrs instead of the 3 days we paid for. Very little response from the owner. I didn’t expect a full refund, but a little something could have been nice. However, it was completely our decision. There is also no door on the en suite bathroom shower and caution tape around the patio that didn’t allow us to even utilize the first picture of the listing that is so cute. Otherwise, the condo is well stocked, very clean and was definitely comfortable enough to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Bayview 5 condo

Very cute and clean condo, really enjoyed my stay here. Family of 4, plenty of room and everything we needed for our stay. Management was quick to respond to an issue and it was resolved quickly! Will definitely book this property again!!

10/10 Excellent

India S.

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

Perfect location in home

Great home to rent. Very spacious and clean. Comfortable beds. And great location. It was great to have the beach items needed so we did not have to bring anything extra. The host were great checking in with us during our stay. We will be booking with them again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Serena M.

Updated gem with a view

This place was nicely updated and had a very warm five I love sitting on the patio and looking at the day every evening on sunset
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10/10 Excellent

Mirisa O.

Perfect get away!

My kids and I were very pleased with these accommodations! They had absolutely everything we needed. The aesthetics were exactly as pictured. They had beach towels, an air mattress, beach wagon, beach chairs etc, which made packing so much easier! The beach was about a block and a half up the street, very easy walk. It was very close to everything including a karaoke club at the end of the street and a market for miscellaneous groceries as well - that was extremely convenient! Great place, extremely comfortable bed and beach chairs on the balcony where I spent a lot of time reading and contemplating. We would most definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

ANGEL P.

perfect place and location

condo is in a prime location close to beach and restaurants. it was extremely clean and with plenty of room. overall, would highly reccomend booking this place for an affordable weekend getaway in SPI!

About the host

Hosted by Blue Ocean Vacation Rentals, LLC

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I am an island person born and grew up in Puerto Rico. Marriage brought me to Dallas area but my body and soul always pulled me towards the ocean. I chose South Padre Island because the beaches and the ocean are the best of Texas.

Why they chose this property

Bayviews

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests