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Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!

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Fish cleaning station over looking Lake Padre
Living area with new TV entertainment stand and unique décor
Leeward Cove sparkling pool and hot tub to relax at with loungers
Open concept living, dining and kitchen area
Breakfast bar, seating for two offering a spacious kitchen area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 669.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Whitecap Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • North Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bob Hall Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!

Leeward Cove Cottage CLCB3K: Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!

Nestled in a charming and intimate complex, Leeward Cove Cottage is a delightful two-story waterfront retreat perfect for a weekend escape or an extended stay. This hidden gem on the island offers both convenience and tranquility, with a location just a short stroll from the beach.

For those who enjoy aquatic adventures, a well-maintained dock and boat slips, available on a first-come, first-use basis, provide ample opportunities for fishing and boating. Guests can cool off in the perfectly sized pool, which complements the friendly atmosphere of the community.

Inside, the master bedroom boasts a luxurious king-size bed, while the second bedroom features a comfortable queen-size bed. The living area is equipped with a queen-size sleeper sofa, ensuring ample sleeping accommodations for all guests.

Leeward Cove Cottage seamlessly combines comfort and coastal charm, promising an unforgettable stay.

Per HOA, the hot tub is not heated and the green fishing lights do not work. Pricing reflects this, and no extra discounts apply. We apologize for the inconvenience.

CONDO INTERIOR FEATURES
-First floor location, two stories
-Bedrooms on second floor
-Open living, dining and kitchen area
-Flat screen TVs
-Free private Wi-Fi
-Washer and dryer

KITCHEN & DINING
-Fully equipped kitchen
-Seating for six
-Keurig and 12-cup coffee maker

2 BEDROOMS / 1.5 BATHROOMS (SLEEPS 6)
-Master bedroom (second floor): King size bed
-Second bedroom (second floor): Queen size bed
-Living area (first floor): Queen size sleeper sofa
-Guest bathroom (first floor): Tub/shower combo
-Half bathroom (second floor)

EXTERIOR FEATURES
-Open parking
-Additional parking for guests in unmarked spots throughout complex
-Boat/trailers not authorized throughout complex, street side parking with vehicle attached

LEEWARD COVE COMPLEX FEATURES
-Swimming pool
-Hot tub (not heated per HOA)
-Lounge deck
-Covered picnic gazebo
-BBQ grills
-Fishing dock (green fishing lights for night fishing do not work)
-Boat slips; first come, first serve

CLEANING
-CLEAN BED PROMISE: Padre Escapes launders our standardized linen, including every comforter, every sheet, every pillowcase, every towel - EVERY TIME!
-After each stay we replace all towels and linens from our 6100SF laundry facility where they are washed in temps of at least 60sC/140sF, exceeding CDC recommendations.
-Every property is stocked with bath towels and washcloths for the maximum occupancy of the property, along with one hand towel per bathroom.
-These starter amenities are provided for your convenience until you can go shopping and are not replenished during your stay: hand/bath soap, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, trash bags, and a sponge.
-We inspect every property to make sure it is up to standard and ready for your arrival.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-A two-night minimum stay is required.
-A signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check in. Contracting guests of Padre Escapes must be 25 years of age or older and have a valid State Driver’s License or other acceptable ID. The ID must match the guest’s name on the reservation.
-PET FRIENDLY PROPERTY: MAXIMUM OF TWO PETS/NO WEIGHT RESTRCITIONS.
-$100 per pet fee (7 days or less), $200 (8-29 days), $300 (30+ days).
-$50 pet cleaning fee (7 days or less), $75 (8-29 days), $100 (30+ days).

LOCATION
-Waterfront
-Mustang Island State Park 7 miles away
-Padre Island National Seashore 15 miles away
-Downtown Corpus Christi 20 miles away
-USS Lexington 26 miles away
-Texas State Aquarium 26 miles away

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Hot tub
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 deadlock

About the area

Corpus Christi

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Padre Island, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach. Texas Sealife Center and Funtrackers Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Corpus Christi, Texas

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • JP Luby Surf Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Packery Channel - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laredo Taco Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Almeida - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too! located?

Located in Padre Island, this condo building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Whitecap Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from North Padre Island Beach. Padre Balli Park and Bob Hall Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 98 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth E.

Ok for time

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not pleased that every request required fee. But when I called that property had roaches and dirty they never came to rectify

10/10 Excellent

Victor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriella C.

Vacation rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved our stay! You’re not far from the beach, and there is a place call “the boat house” right down the street. The doc and pool are open at all times, and everyone is very polite who live there. We will definitely be visiting again!
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10/10 Excellent

Rod and Sallie B.

A wonderful "winter Texan" retreat:)

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've rented at this condo for several winters and enjoyed the management. They replaced a blender that died promptly and had HVAC service over immediately to remedy the air conditioner that had issues. The sofa is pretty soft and the cabinetry could be updated but we had a new washer and drier this year. The unit is only a short walk to the beach which we enjoyed almost daily. The opening of the Don Patricio channel should offer more fish moving into the unit's "back yard". The sunsets are awesome from the deck!!! The permanent residents in the neighboring units are very friendly. We were invited to their Fat Tuesday party again this winter. And Peter has been become my buddy...probably because I always have a doggy treat for him. We've already booked one of the units in the condo again for next winter:)

6/10 Okay

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Issues with neighbors

The condo itself was clean and as expected for the price point. However, the listing didn’t include the HOA rules about no children under 14 ever allowed in the hot tub. We found out upon arrival after the HOA president immediately scolded us before our kids even had so much as their feet in the water. We were alone in the pool area, not interrupting anyone. She came from across the courtyard to confront us. She was not pleasant, and later made comments to other permanent residents about how she disliked renters in front of us while smoking cigarettes with her dog off leash in the common area (two violations of her own rules). We did not feel welcome. Padre escapes listened to our complaint and promised to update the listing, although, we were told the HOA rules have been in place for several years. Being that we stayed in the condo over a holiday, we weren’t able to resolve the issue during our stay. I don’t blame Padre Escapes for that, but staying on those conditions ruined the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LORI ANN M.

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

Relaxing

We had a great time - very relaxing - fishing was amazing there on the docks and love that we get to be by the water drinking our coffee to watch the sunrise!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Recommend this cottage. Great location.

Enjoyed our stay in this cottage. We got enjoy fishing on the pier at night and the beach during the day. This cottage is just a few minutes drive to the beach. Great location and will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Last minute escape!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Easy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

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

Great spot!

Great location. Great condo. Pool, fishing and beach all taken advantage of.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cora B.

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

Great little place on a canal near the beach

This is a double row of condos with a pool in between and a dock on the canal at the end. The bedrooms are upstairs with kitchen/living room area downstairs. Shower/bath is downstairs as well. It is pretty close to the Michael J. Ellis beach--close enough for me to walk the dogs there in the mornings. It had everything we needed and the management is incredibly responsive and helpful. It is billed as pet friendly, but just be aware that any HOA rules that apply to pets are strictly enforced. You can also contact the management for other pet friendly properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Check-in/check-out was easy breezy, property was clean and just as described, dog area was tiny, mattresses were very firm, a convenient short drive to beaches and restaurants, view of sunsets off the docks was beautiful, catch and release fishing was plentiful enough for the kids with proper bait (we used dead shrimp with much success but *again*we weren’t fishing for whoppers or anything, just fun for the kids), other comments about the “local” residents had us cautious but we kept to ourselves and were respectful and cleaned up after our dogs without letting them bark and we had no trouble with the residents. Overall, this was an excellent experience and would recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

Padre stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a blast and the place was perfect for a small family and fur babies. We were accommodated with everything we needed. Even a pool and spa. Thank you and we will stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Amy W., Granite Shoals, TX

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

Fun fishing trip

My husband and his friends had a great stay. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rod and Sallie B.

winter Texan

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was great! This is our 6th year staying on Padre Island, the second year in this rental unit, and we've renewed the contract for next year. We've made friends with some of the permanent residents and annual guests.The property is well maintained and concerns are met immediately.
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Our early winter break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a perfect place quiet nice people just a short walk to the sea wall and beach was there in Dec to mid January and the temperatures were just right not super hot and not cold around seventy degrees most of the time would recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Sandra N.

Leeward

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was NOT dog friendly as far as a place for them to go potty. Long walk to dog area and it was full of stickers! Otherwise very nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Tamara B., Bastrop, TX

So So Rental, not worth the price

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was not great for the price. The beds were hard and pillows flat. It also was not as clean as you would think, with the cleaning fees that are charged. the picture of the water is kind of deceiving, there are only two pier/decks for the complex.

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Beautiful spot for the price I paid is an absolute steal! I would definitely recommend!

This is a beautiful spot for the price I paid is an absolute steal! I would definitely recommend to my friends and family! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LORI ANN M.

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

Familymoon

Enjoy the property and location just not to fond of the ones who live their full time. They make you feel uncomfortable in the pool and make you feel like you can't enjoy yourself because you have to be quiet or they complain.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Beach Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed the location, really close to the beach and fishing on the pier. The kids caught a bunch of little fish we just released back into the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor

Andrew B.

Not a welcomed spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 3rd year staying at this complex and we all ways love it. This year was a little different. The people that live in the other units at this location seemed to be bothered. They made it very clear they didn't want the vacation stays there. There is 4 units that had permanents residents, and they made it very clear that we were not welcomed. Other than that we love the locations and amenities of this stay but unfortunately we will not return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Anessa A.

Great condo, horrible residents

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo is great- Padre Escapes management is great. Unfortunately we won’t be staying here again due to the rude full time residents. We were confronted by 2 different residents complaining about our dog barking even tho our neighbors were home all day and never heard her. Another time was at 7am when we were all asleep (including the dog). These people sit outside and smoke constantly making the pool area unenjoyable. I was constantly on edge about what they would say to us next. It is clear they do not want vacationers in their “territory”.
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L.

Pet Friendly and Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed staying at the Leeward Cove property. The location was great. We loved the ability to fish off the back decks. The condo was clean and nice. The pool was nice and not as crowded as other properties. It was convenient to the beach and other attractions. We love bringing our dogs, so pet friendly is alwasy a plus. We did have a problem with check in this time. We have stayed with Padre Escapes many times and never had issues. We were waiting outside the property a few minutes before 4 which was guaranteed check in time. We reached out and the management said we would be in by 4 but it still needed to be inspected. We waited and saw a staff member show up and leave. We waited several more minutes to get our check in instructions and finally had access to the unit around 4:45 pm. I feel like they forgot about our reservation and had to hurry to get the property ready.
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10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn R.

Nice gettaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second time renting this condo. Great location close to the beach and the shops. The pool right outside your door and the lighted fishing dock for night fishing was great perfect for our family of four. Would definitely recommend.

8/10 Good

Taunyana B.

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

Perfect location!!! 😃 💯 🐚🦐🏖🌊🦀🐠🦈🐟🎣

This location was absolutely perfect...!!! It felt like home & we didn't want to leave! The unit was right across from the pool/ hottub & faced South, so it received good light. It was only a few steps from the Canal & dock, great for fishing! And only 2 blocks from White Cap beach (8-10 minute walk or 1 minute by vehicle)! There were 2 strong storms while there & pool maintainance came the next morning to clean the pool & hottub, both days. The neighborhood is quiet & safe; and the live-in tenets were friendly, talkative & respectful! We found many fishing buddies while there. They were pet friendly & other vacationers/tenets had dogs as well. The internet was very fast & TV had built in apps. The couch/bed was comfey. The other mattresses could have been better because they were springs. They could be replaced with a mattress like purple, Temperpedic, or Avocado. I did have to do some cleaning, especially of dust on surfaces & behind TV and the stove top/knobs, when arriving. The fabric seats were very dingey & need a professional cleaning. The furniture/decorations were very beachy & cute. The spring chair was a little dangerous, as it tipped over when we leaned back in it! The kitchen accommodations were good. They provided lots of cooking items, but could have been of better quality. *The dishwasher didn't work & was not fixed during our visit, so we had to hand wash everything. The property company was made aware. Linens were nice & fresh & we were given ample towels. The washer & dryer worked, but it was very loud (think it needs a tune up), but happy to have one! We will definitely come back to this location! Thank you to the owners & VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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