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Gulf-front condo w/ patio & pools, hot tubs, tennis, gym - 1 small dog OK

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6104 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gulf-front condo w/ patio & pools, hot tubs, tennis, gym - 1 small dog OK

Solare Garden Villa 220

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Enjoy the Gulf-front lifestyle in elegance and comfort at this stylish South Padre Island condo! Offering a modern interior, an updated kitchen, and a private patio that faces the Gulf of Mexico, this condo will place you within steps of a beautiful beach. You'll even come home each day to shared swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, and a gym!

What's nearby:
This garden-level retreat is part of the Solare Condos, a gated, Gulf-front community with private access to the beach. When you're not indulging in the resort's many amenities, you can book an off-shore fishing excursion, try a variety of water sports, or explore nearby hiking and biking trails. South Padre Island, which is renowned for its nightlife, also boasts more than 50 bars, restaurants, and clubs.

Things to know:
No Elevator
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
One dog up to 35 lbs. is welcome

Only guests listed on the reservation will have access to the property
Babies and infants count toward the total occupancy. Unfortunately, guests will be denied access if they exceed the maximum occupancy.
Guests must pay $5.00 at the gate at check-in for each wrist band per guest.

*Construction work is being done on the premises* We do not have clear information regarding this*

**** Please note, Texas weather brings pesky insects, and while we strive to ensure your stay is as pleasurable as possible, we are not able to control the elements that attract insects to the outdoor/indoor areas. All properties do utilize pest control maintenance regularly, BUT this does not guarantee pests or bugs will not be visible.
** The host does not always guarantee stable wifi services during your stay. This may also affect television streaming services.

NO PARTY POLICY: This home maintains a strict no-party and no-spring break policy. Our local South Padre Island team monitors compliance with our rental policies and responds promptly to any complaints from neighbors. If any guests are found to violate these rental policies, it will result in eviction without a refund. If you have any questions or concerns about your compliance, please contact us right away so we can ensure you have a safe and happy vacation.

We’re excited to inform you that this unit utilizes a comfortable style of bed-making known as Triple Sheeting. Triple Sheeting is proven to be more hygienic and is used by five-star hotels around the world. It consists of a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, a blanket, and finally a decorative top sheet.
Due to this change, the pictures for this home may not accurately represent the bedding that will appear during your stay. This has not affected any other amenities or the amount of beds available.

City/town permit number107969

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,117 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 35 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

19971

About the neighborhood

Map
South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • Sea Turtle Inc - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Laguna Madre Nature Trail - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf-front condo w/ patio & pools, hot tubs, tennis, gym - 1 small dog OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf-front condo w/ patio & pools, hot tubs, tennis, gym - 1 small dog OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf-front condo w/ patio & pools, hot tubs, tennis, gym - 1 small dog OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-front condo w/ patio & pools, hot tubs, tennis, gym - 1 small dog OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Padre Island condo building is within a 10-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 5 minutes.

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Gulf-front condo w/ patio & pools, hot tubs, tennis, gym - 1 small dog OK Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 72 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10

Loved the cleanliness and view along with being on the ground floor. Very comfortable bed! Paper products were inferior, really cheap. The condo needs glassware as there wasn’t any.
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8/10

Everything perfectly placed and tidily cleaned, broken knob of the backyard and lack of trash bags were a minor inconvenience, otherwise we had a great experience, highly recommend.
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2/10

Close to the beach..other than that..not nice. Washer did not work, sinks did not drain, roaches and holes in the wall.
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2/10

Had to have dryer vent unplugged. Washer quit spinning and had to deal with sopping wet clothes. Refrigerator froze fresh oranges and grapefruit. Broken shower door tracks. Needs serious uodate furniture and appliances. .Friendly help at 800 but "so sorry" was only compensation for our loss of relaxation. Great location.
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4/10

The location is great and the tents Solare has available are fantastic. It looks directly out to the ocean. However, the condo was very disappointing. The locks were very difficult to work - when they did work. None of the drains worked and there was a hole in the wall by the sliding doors. The beds and bedding were low quality. It was totally basic (aka Walmart, Days Inn). The towels, the utensils, appliances and the pots/pans were very basic. Perhaps I expected to much based on the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10

Everything is rusted Washing machine broken No glassware No mixing bowls No measuring spoons / cups Marks on furniture and walls Sliding door lock inoperable The list of probs are too many to mention It is not VRBO issue …, It is a VACASA issue
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10

Loved the location. Perfect for our family from 78 year old to 20 year old. The sunrise sitting on the chairs on the porch priceless! When we got there and had issues with the lock box, and a missing coffee pot. It was dealt with right away. We were comfortable and had good family time on the beach. We would recommend better cook wear inventory and make sure everything is in working order. Needed a fry pan, a cooking sheet. It has an ice maker but did not work so used ice trays. The clear plastic dinning room chairs not appropriate for a grown man to sit in. All of these things could be upgraded even through garage sales. Leave more towels and wash clothes and kitchen towels. Also day two we had ants in the kitchen on the counter. The cleaning fee is in the higher side and could have been much cleaner. For the price and location we would definitely be back. But would love to see a few corrections.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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6/10

I will start off with what I loved about our stay. The grounds are beautiful, the beach is right out the door and there are 2 pools in case one gets closed for whatever reason, which happened while we stayed there. The water pressure in the shower was great, the fridge so cold it would make slushies out of your sodas. The view was breathtaking and the beds and sofa were very comfortable and having a private washer dryer is very convenient. Now the bad, the drawers and doors of the kitchen cabinets were a little dirty. One of the burners on the stove didn't work and the racks in the oven were absolutely disgusting. There wasn't a mop anywhere in the condo, which you will need as the floor gets slippery when you come in wet from the beach or the pool. There is a chair in the living room that is very wobbly, someone will eventually fall off it, they should throw it out. Most of the drawers in the dressers and nightstands are broken. The door to the master bathroom does not close all the way, just knock before you go in. Last but not least, the doors in the master shower/tub are just hanging off the top rail, they not only slide from side to side but also from front to back, bottom rail is just a decoration. I hope they fix that soon.

8/10

There were several issues: Broken kitchen faucet which they replaced, bathroom faucet was loose but they adjusted it, missing outlet cover which they replaced, missing dryer lint catcher which they replaced 2 weeks later. I was never reimbursed for the 2 loads of clothes we dried with the public dryer. FYI Washing a load of clothes takes 2 hours because you can’t wash while something is drying but the dryer doesn’t work efficiently because the venting is blocked and we were told that is a COA repair. This unit needs a new washer, dryer and venting. The tv screen is so dark you can’t see faces, we even tried adjusting it, so this too needs to be replaced. The standing fans need cleaning. There is no coffee table so we had to buy one, the glass top coffee table in the ad is not in the unit. There were bugs: pantry bugs, little ants, german roaches and tree roaches. I bought several types of poisons and it cleared up after a while but this place needs regular spraying and i was never reimbursed for the supplies that i bought. Lastly, the toilet smells, we cleaned it but I think it the wax ring seal or something needs replacing. Positives: the view is very nice, they have very few nicknacks cluttering the place which is really nice for placing your own stuff, i made some excellent meals here and the complex is mostly quiet. Two beds are comfortable but the one in the 2nd bedroom near the door has a drip in the center, it needs replacing. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 62 nights in Dec 2022

6/10

This was a great location for our family of 6 plus dog. We loved listening to the waves from the patio. It was a 1 minute walk to the beach. Being on the ground floor was perfect for letting our dog out. There were some disappointments with the property. We walked in and the unit smelled like mildew. It might have been just in the entrance/long entry hallway. There was no disinfectant spray or cleaning solutions provided, we had to buy our own (which was difficult to do due to the Coronavirus- luckily we had brought some from home). There was also no laundry detergent provided. The furniture was not arranged how it is shown in the picture and virtual tour. There were fewer throw pillows and no pictures on the wall. I had bought ingredients for smoothies but there was no blender. :( The furnishings were adequate but very minimal. The glass coffee table was dangerous and unsafe. The glass top was not fastened to the legs. It was bumped very slightly and the glass tipped off the legs and crashed, spreading glass everywhere. Not very children/dog friendly. :( Maintenance was very responsive and came right out to clean up the mess. Thankfully no one was hurt. We were some of the few people who braved the Coronavirus and honored our reservation; it was disappointing that the pool, hot tub, and gym were closed during our stay- we would have liked to have known that ahead of time. I would recommend this property and would book it again. You will have to bring your own beach chairs, cleaning supplies, and maybe a few extra blankets for sleeping at night, and your own blender if you want to make smoothies!! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10

Wonderful location, easy to get to the beach.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10

My family loved the beautiful area of the swimming pool and hot tub, the lawn was perfectly manicured. The condo was very cute and comfortable. We could have used some spices and condiments for enjoying meals at the condo. The only thing I would address is that the drapes on the sliding door be laundered.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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6/10

Nice water views
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8/10

The location of this unit is great and has good space for our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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6/10

The location is amazing!

8/10

Roomy condo. Perfect location. Even though condos are old the grounds are perfect. Boardwalk/deck with patio furniture was better than perfect. Fabulous for anyone with mobility issues. Feel like you are on the beach but don’t have to be. Needs clothes washer fixed. Needs more dishes especially cups and decent wine glasses ( plastic or not). Needs ants in kitchen and pantry taken care of. Not visible until food in closet. Otherwise great.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

Although door pad lock was not properly working, and there being ants everywhere the location was great and beds were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10

We loved this rental and the location was perfect. Walking distance to Claytons and the beach deck gave us the perfect view to fireworks Friday and Saturday evenings. Accommodations were great! We would definitely rent this unit again.

4/10

E-lock is difficult to use. Need better instructions prior to arrival. Location is excellent…close to pool and beach. Bedrooms are dark. Beds in front bedroom need to be replaced. Condo and furniture needs to be updated. Washing machine was not working. Bathroom sinks were clogged and maintenance didn’t come fix until late afternoon the day before we departed. Light out in n lamp and no one ever came to replace it. Wouldn’t recommend staying here even though the location is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10

The location was really unmatched as far as convenience. Great to get in front door from parking lot and to the shore from the inside. Views were great! The area was well kept. I took my grandfather who is 60years old and it ways perfect! My kids loved it. Security was superb! You see the firework show every night it shows. The staff on the site is amazing! I can go on and on. Still close to all the restaurants etc. Everything was just like the pictures.
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8/10

Very spacious. Clean. Ocean view was perfect . Great access to the beach. Pool was close by. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

It was a very clean unit and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10

Well located property

8/10

Great, secured location. The location is near everything and has beach access with security at the entrances. Felt very safe and secure. Unfortunately, there was construction happening during our stay, in the condo above us and beside us. We also had no internet for a full day but those are minor things. If we go back to SPI will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

2/10

Bugs everywhere could not keep food in condo. Also tons of construction in units surrounding us which was awful to wake up to and go to sleep to. Not to mention exposed electrical and construction materials making it unsafe for my children. Also many college kids staying on property while listing clearly said no one under 23.... no gym that was marketed on ad. Kitchen dishes all filthy and fridge smelled like mildew. Also upon arriving room was still dirty. No blankets only 2 thin sheets on each bed that clearly marketed triple sheeting a flat sheet a blanket and a decorative sheet not here! I would never rent such a disgusting home. When I reached out to property manager no response at all. I attlted all week I tried to get in contact with anyone. Also went to local office and no one there. Spent hours on hold no connect Also tried to reach vrbo by phone waiting on old for hours. response overall poor experience and ruined our vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022