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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

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

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

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros- cheaper than most condos and pool was very nice and walking distance to beach. Condo provided beach items which was also nice. Cons- the place was a lil outdated and needed some repairs to the restroom and upstair bedroom walls. Kitchen sink had a leak. The host phone number was no longer in service and wasn’t able to contact her. Upstairs room needs a lil more tlc. Vents need cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Maria L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, nice view but lots of failures.

Great location and great view but I had a lot of problems. first, when arriving to the condo the floor was really dirty and the place was dusty. Then I went to brush my teeth, there was toothpaste around the sink from the last visitors. Also, some of the towels where really dirty and ripped. The microwave wasn’t working, it never got fixed or replaced. Then the shower knob on one of the shower stop working which cause our water to be turn off. We where without water for about 15hrs. Until the problem got fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte H.

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

Pleasant

with the initial hiccup of not having the room key readily accessible ( it was not in the lockbox) Which resulted in a trip to the main gate to pick up of the key and not having a ramp to easily roll the cart to the beach the rest of the stay was VERY uneventful. The access to the pool was easy and the pool area and water was consistently free of debris and clean. The room air conditioner, dishwasher, refrigerator were 100% functional however, the toilet handles were hard to operate. In closing, ALL five people in the party WOULD DEFINITELY return next year and HIGHLY recommend your facility to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Joe P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cool a/c living space comfortable

The microwave didn’t work at all the water pressure was low toilet water didn’t flush screen doors were not properly installed the mattress down stairs all four were hard too firm master bedroom was good we adjusted and were able to enjoy our stay at the pool and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Condo

The place needs a deep cleaning, and the upstairs bedroom did not have a closet, it had a lock on it, the balcony are small and needed cleaning, put was a nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location and good price but outdated and needs some TLC

Owner very responsive until the last day when I couldn’t figure out the Wi-Fi (neither of the two passwords provided worked) but I survived without it lol I would say great location, nice pool, nice beach access- walking distance to Clayton’s Beach Bar- BUT the unit looks much nicer in the pictures- needs a fresh coat of paint BADLY and a good scrubbing. Upstairs toilet barely flushes and pretty sure the upstairs bedroom has some mold issues around the window opening. Great price though for a beach unit but you get what you pay for!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Adan C.

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

Will definitely consider this property for a future stay.

Really nice condo with all the necessities you need. Upon arriving, climbing the stairs to the third floor might be a hassle, but hey, you get to be the top apt with the best balcony view. If you have family on the pool, you can keep an eye on them by the balcony. Apt is very well kept, providing towels in every shower (3), tvs in every bedroom, plus in the living room. Has all the needed cooking pans for every type of meal you want to cook. It provides beach chairs, with toys, a foldable shade, plus a rolling ice cooler. It takes around 1 minute to walk to the pool and another 2 to get to the beach. Overall this apt is at its best for its price, will definitely consider this apt for a future stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

Norman S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place

This is a 3rd story place with no elevators. Really tough going up and down the stairs. Otherwise everything was awesome 😎
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Sara O.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Very very very dirty

The property was a great location near the ocean. The hot tub was great, pool was ice cold, and no bathrooms by the pool. The condo itself, had mold in the windows, it was definitely not clean whatsoever, the sheets on beds were dirty, the celing fans had a layer of dust on them, cabinets falling apart and found animal droppings in a few of them, all the screens to the balconies were torn or non existstant. Just overall very outdated and dingy. The Wi-Fi name and password were inaccurate on vrbo listing, emails from owner, and on paperwork in condo. Dryer took 2 days to work and owner didn’t respond to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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

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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