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Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches

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Gorgeous Gulf balcony view
Gulf balcony
Gulf balcony
Living Room w/ Gulf view
Island looking north

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8136.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
South Padre Island, TX
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Isla Blanca Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Primary

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Shared

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches

We have made every effort to provide your family with a Luxury Beach Home away from your home. Not all condo's at the Sapphire are created equal, supplied, managed, or priced the same, so I encourage you to read the reviews from past guests. You get what you pay for. We make every effort to maintain an open communication with our guests to help ensure they are ready for their time at the beach, and to ensure they have an amazing experience. As the owners and fellow travel enthusiasts, we understand your vacation is an investment for you and your family, so we do our best to provide a fair price for what our condo provides, and to help provide you information and an amazing place to stay, to receive the best return on that investment. The memories, friendships, and cherished experiences at the beach will come from you.

* IMPORTANT: SPRING BREAK OR EASTER WEEKS:

As a Sapphire Homeowners Association Regulation (beyond our control), any bookings during Spring Break, or
Easter Week/Santa Semana, The primary renter must be 30 yrs or older and if a family with children, all people staying in the condo must be immediate family members living under the same household. Family is considered (mother, father, daughter, son and or grandparents). For more information, please feel free to message me.

Definitely the highlight of this condo, besides the view, is the close proximity to the beach. Once down the elevator and outside the back door, its a 100 yard walk through the best pool resort in South Padre Island, passing through the security gate and down a newly-built wooden walkway to the best beach on the island. Upon return, there are hoses and showers to rinse off all the sand before coming back in.
If you are looking for the best beach and best resort to stay on the Island, this is your place.

ABOUT OUR CONDO: Beachfront Sapphire Luxury Condo rental with magnificent direct views of the Gulf of Mexico from inside the condo as well as the Gulf balcony, and great views of the Bay and SpaceX facilities from the separate, private bay balcony. Our condo can accommodate up to 8 guests (can not have more than 8 due to codes and regulations), and is your perfect luxury vacation getaway. Our condo unit is NO SMOKING OR VAPING, NO PETS, privately-owned and immaculately maintained.

Located on the 17th floor, the condo is located low enough to hear the ocean waves but high enough above the neighboring buildings to have miles of unobstructed views of the beautiful island beach both north and south. Plus in the summer months, it provides great views of the fireworks shows and sunsets from a separate private bay-view balcony (excusive to our condo and accessed by key across the hallway) on the back side of the building. From this bay-side balcony, you can also see in the distance the new SpaceX Boca Chica launch pad and maybe even catch a glimpse of a rocket launch, or test landing. (Amazing experience with clients from December 9, 2020 test launch of SN8)

This condo is fully furnished to provide you with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The living room has a large 60” TV with sound bar, and each bedroom has their own TV with DVD. Although we do not have cable, the TVs are equipped with Roku service (just input your login to stream your shows). There is also much free content on Roku without login.

Each bedroom has high thread count cotton linens and towels. The master bedroom has a king bed, 12 foot ceilings and an oversized window with a picturesque view of the beach and Gulf, large dresser, desk (workspace) and chair, large bathroom, and large walk-in closet. There is a shower chair for use if needed.

Other items provided are board games, small DVD library, high-speed Wifi (works great. We have personally tested it as a family with 4 computers on zoom at the same time), and a hairdryer in each bathroom. A washer/dryer combo is available in the condo in a separate utility closet, to help with any laundry loads you may need to do during your stay.

We provide you with beach/sand toys, boogie boards, beach towels, beach chairs, and even a beach bag along with a wagon to transport things to the beach. A beach umbrella & tent are also available.

ABOUT THE SAPPHIRE RESORT: Resort guest amenities includes a Texas size whirlpool that sits next to two crystal clear, palm tree lined, swimming pools that together reach out 300 feet towards the beach – perfect for play or lap swimming. relax at the pool with plenty of pool chaises/chairs-- on a first come first serve basis so you may need to claim them early in the heavy summer season, or see the concierge about renting a Cabana for the day

A large state-of-the-art fitness center with Cybex equipment, a Movie Theater (seating for 24), a Game room / Teen room equipped with pool table, shuffleboard, foosball, pin ball machines and computers, complimentary WiFi, and a 24-hour Front Desk.

Rejuvenate and pamper yourself in the Sapphire full-service Spa, or enjoy a 10 minute walk to a variety of restaurants (Pizza, Sushi, Burgers, Seafood ). Next door, as part of Margaritaville there is a restaurant available in case you don't want to venture out of the area.

As part of the experience, you will have access to 24 hour front desk services that can help direct you with any inquires or questions you may have. As the owners, we are also just a text away from helping you resolve any issues you may encounter.

*NO GLASS NOTICE: please be aware that there absolutely NO GLASS allowed through or outside the Sapphire Resort. They are very strict about this policy, and any violation of this policy will produce a $250-$500 fine that will be the responsibility of the Guest to pay. If glass is broken in the pool, the guest will pay a $1,000 fine and any cost to drain and clean the pool. Just don't bring any glass through or around the Sapphire. Its not worth it. Plus there is no glass allowed on the beach. Take your drinks in cans or a plastic container.

WINTER TEXANS: If you are interested in a monthly or long-term rate for "off-season" or "winter" rental, please send me a message to find out pricing. Bookings 30 days or longer are at a reduced rate and are not subject to the mandatory County/City Short Term Rental taxes (11%).

TAX RATES: Please be aware that to comply with all State and Local Tax laws, ALL Short Term Rentals (29 days or less) in South Padre Island are subject to the Hotel Occupancy Tax and must be taxed and collected at the State Sales Tax (6%) and City and Cameron County (11%). The amount taxed on each rental is the total (minus VRBO fees) x 17%. Unfortunately due to Cameron County Laws, there is nothing we can do about this, as the total tax is collected in your payment through VRBO and remitted to the State and Local governments.
South Padre Island STR License # 2023-1284
To try and help offset higher tax costs, we have reduced our cleaning costs and always tried to offer a competitive nightly rate for everything our 8 person Luxury Condo has to offer. You may find lower rates on other Sapphire condos, but you get what you pay for in quality, views, and service.

Property manager

Tom & Shelly
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children are included in the 8 person maximum.
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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
Drone use: Any drone operation on or over Sapphire property must have prior authorization by Sapphire management.

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

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this condo is on 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 South Padre Jetties. Travelling with kids? Consider Gravity Park 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

  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 11 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 13 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Laguna BOB - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lobo Del Mar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Meatball Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Padre Island condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier, South Padre Island Beach and Beach Park at Isla Blanca. Isla Blanca Beach and Isla Blanca Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate, Spacious Condo - Best Place on the Island
We had a wonderful stay. The pool was huge, which was great for the kids. Staff at Sapphire were wonderful. We visited the on-site spa and got massages. The condo was spacious and clean. The furniture and beds were comfortable. The condo was stocked with all the dishes, pots/pans, etc. - basically all kitchen supplies needed. I would stay in this specific condo again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean vacation
Great location and property for a family vacation. Right in beach and beautiful pool. The accommodations were good and large enough to have space and comfort for our family of 5. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Condo
We needed a family getaway. This place was perfect. It had everything we needed and more! We’ll definitely rent from this awesome host again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful girls weekend!
This property is a great location for adults and families. The Sapphire is one of the nicest properties in the island, and the views from this unit are spectacular. The pool is awesome, and it’s just a short walk to the beach. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

The Lacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a great condo!
Tom and Shelly have an amazing place that was exactly what we saw in the pictures and description. They had great 2 way communication and truly seem invested in ensuring we had a great time on our vacation. We hope to stay there again next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regino S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great host. I highly recommend it for families.
Great place, great host. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will stay again
Wonderful place to take a vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina K., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and condo!
Great condo in a great location. Comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Great place! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Condo
The condo was absolutely amazing. It was very clean and they had plenty of kitchen utensils available for use. There were lots of beach equipment to use which my children were very happy about. The host was great to work with and quick to reply. We felt right at home and already booked our next stay with them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SPI stay
Condo was clean and just as described
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doran O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We had an amazing week at SPI and Tom and Shelly’s place is exactly as described. Warm inviting beautifully decorated and complete I will say this felt like truly being home away from home. Terrific hosts, beautiful views, very spacious and comfortable condo with everything you need to enjoy the time at south Padre. Sapphire is a great resort feel with first class amenities and concierge service. You won’t regret your stay here and it made our vacation even more special.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation
We loved the location and all the amenities. Tom and Shelly were great on communication and the condo and facilities met every expectation we had. Perfect vacation for adults and children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

IFEOMA E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and lovely view
The place was really beautiful, clean. The ocean view was awesome and refreshing. I can’t wait to go back there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

teri h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply the BEST!
If we could give a 10 star rating we definitely would!!! The condo was VERY clean and comfortable. This was our second time at this condo and it's the only one we will be staying at. Thank you so much to our hosts Shelly and Tom!! See you next year!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The condo was very nicely furnished. The kitchen has everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable. The view from the balcony was beautiful and we also enjoyed the Bay Balcony. Sapphire didn’t have too many beach chairs to rent, so we went to Sonny’s Beach Service, next door at Margaritaville everyday to rent chairs and umbrellas. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don't stay anyplace else!
A lovely condo with a spectacular view of the Gulf. Responsive owners, tons of amenities, on a great beach. We couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 54 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Week
Excellent condo, great owner, all at the best building on South Padre Island.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lydia n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Condo at a great resort!
Great location. Covered parking. Check-in was so easy. Condo was so clean and beautiful! Great views of the beach and pool. The bay view was a great extra perk. Plus so many more extra things that were included in the Condo. We enjoyed our stay so much that we ended up contacting the owners and adding another day. The owners were so friendly and we were grateful for one more day! So many great family memories made! Thank you!! 😊 Definitely would recommend and would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!!!!!
We truly enjoyed our stay at Tom's and Shelly's place. We are already planning on coming back next year. The place is very quite and relaxing. All the furniture is high quality and the kitchen is well stocked. Just a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed it to be!
I picked this property due to the excellent location and the three bedrooms to accommodate our family. When we arrived, we realized it was the perfect set up for our beach stay. The location is wonderful, you can walk right out to the best part of the beach. The condo is comfortable, clean, well stocked, and attractive. The owners have provided all the bulky beach gear so we didn’t have to figure out how to haul it in our car along with all the luggage! The property is full of fun things including a great pool, hot tub, and fun teen room! The owners were responsive and great to work with. A wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Padre 23
We had a great stay at South Padre this year. This is year 3 of us staying here at this condo and as always it was fabulous. Tom & Shelly maintain a great space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Condo
The setup was perfect for our family of 5! The condo had everything we needed and the location was great! Clean and updated. We will definitely stay here again when we come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as advertised!!
Beautiful condo in a beautiful location. Would definitely stay here again. Everything that we would ever need was in the unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!
This property was beyond perfect! The view and amenities just made everything! All the decor was beautifully selected with every tiny detail thought through. We appreciated the full kitchen with all the necessities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tom & Shelly

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We are from Minnesota and love to travel. We enjoy sun, surf, and sand as well as beautiful scenery. We are always up for new adventures. We have enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and most areas of the United States. We always look forward to making family memories wherever we travel.

Why they chose this property

We own this condo in South Padre Island because we wanted a place where we (as a family) and others could go to enjoy the best beaches and waters in Texas. In our opinion, this condo at the Sapphire resort is the best place to stay on the Island and our home away from home.

What makes this property unique

No other property in South Padre Island will match the quality of living that comes from the Sapphire. The views alone from the 17th floor are worth it. The amenities offered at this resort (Pool, spa, movie theater, business center, teens room, and many other services), along with the close convenience to many restaurants and stores, make this a top pick for vacationing couples and families.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests