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

Beach condo with a water park and a fitness center

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Escape to the 17th floor of Sapphire Luxury Condo, a beachfront haven with magnificent direct views of the Gulf of Mexico. Unwind in this fully furnished retreat, complete with high-speed Wifi, Roku-equipped TVs, and luxurious linens. Enjoy access to resort amenities like two crystal-clear pools and a Texas-sized whirlpool.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8136 sq m

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  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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

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 amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,468 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Rules

Drone use: Any drone operation on or over Sapphire property must have prior authorization by Sapphire management.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: All children are included in the 8 person maximum.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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About the neighborhood

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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Longboard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Landshark - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Daddy's Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rocotto Grill - ‬3 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Great family beach trip!

This property is perfect for a large family or a group of friends. It’s decorated very nicely and had everything you would want in a beach condo. The views were amazing especially the bayside sunsets. Condo is convenient to everything including going across the bridge, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing condo. Very clean and extremely well cared for. Thanks so much for a great day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

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

July 4th weekend

We had a very nice time at this condo in South Padre. The views were great including our second balcony on the bay side for fireworks views. Check- in process was seamless- there is a email check in questionnaire ahead of our trip which aided in a quick, easy check- in although we had three couples checking in at different times and late.Pool and beach steps away. As expected, crowded on a holiday weekend, but fun. There was even free hotdogs/ drinks/ chips poolside to celebrate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitnee L.

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

Amazing!

This property exceeded our expectations by a long shot! It was perfect for our family of five. The owners were so kind and helpful and the condo was immaculate and the views were stunning. We would stay here again in a heartbeat
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Long Time Friends Looking to Relax

The property was great. The on-site staff was very courteous. The amenities were good and the condo was clean. Our group intends to make this an annual trip. There is a good chance we’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view of the Gulf and another balcony with a view of the bay. So, sunrise and sunset. Beautiful
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Robert M.

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

beautiful view

The condo had a well stocked kitchen and was spacious enough for our family
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Preston C.

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

Beautiful Condo

We had a great time and where comfortable while doing. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Perfection!

Property was perfect. It has everything one would need. Toys for the beach, comfy beds, beach towels and every kitchen tool you would need. The owners were extremely responsive with all questions and requests. We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

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

Class act property with gorgeous views

Property was in a great location on the beach! Condo was super clean and decor was really nice yet comfortable. View was spectacular! Condo also included anything you might need! The nicest VRBO I’ve stayed in! Great attention to detail!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

teri h.

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

Simply the BEST!

I gave this condo a five star review but I actually feel it was more like a 10!!!! Perfect location, lovely condo, excellent communication with the owners and it was beyond clean and very well stocked. Don't hesitate to book this condo....We will absolutely stay here again and again !!! Thank you so much, Shelly and Tom!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSE O.

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

Amazing place to stay Highly recommend it!!

We couldn’t have selected a better property for our first time renting a condo , very clean and the Owner was amazingly helpful there was a small problem with the thermostat but right away they contact us noticing the problem and the problem was taking care super fast, fast. My family will definitely stay at this location again, the view from the balcony to the beach is perfect breathtaking and peaceful. The beach was not crowded perfect time of the year to go!! the pool area are spectacular the kids totally enjoyed the atmosphere at the pool was extremely laid back. Loved that it was steps away from the beach, and the condo had beach items to use❤️ The Sapphire employees were friendly,helpful and by far the most very secure . Overall we enjoyed the entire experience could not have asked for a better place to stay!!! We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Spring Break Trip

We had an excellent time at this property! The condo was as-advertised and came with lots of great amenities. We really appreciated that they also had a wagon, beach chairs, shovels, boogie boards and all kinds of beach toys available for use. We also appreciated the very clear instructions and the information sheet that the owners provided. It really helped us with planning our trip. Sapphire is a beautiful property and they maintain it well. Very easy to access the pool/beach. We used the gym as well. We also appreciated that they closely monitor who is on property and don’t allow large groups to rent for spring break. One side note: since the units are large, it would be nice if they would allow two families to rent one unit during spring break, but that’s not a big deal. I would definitely recommend this unit to a family or couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anand K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surf and Starbase memories

The location, amenities, cleanliness were great. Part 1: beach - the condo has everything for the beach.. cart, chairs, mats, plenty of surfing accessories and the thanksgiving weekend with only a little sun was still warm enough to surf through the forenoon and afternoon with convenient showers before the gate back into sapphire . Part 2: jacuzzi was warm and refreshing. Hardly anyone there during thanksgiving. Part 3: the visit to Starbase production hub and the launch tower was every bit as exciting as I hoped. Even though we missed the starship heavy launch just the Saturday before, we got enough views of the nose cones and booster . Love how hands on spacex is and generally how unpolished but busy the area is which shows focus on the biggest priority engineering aspects of getting us to moon and mars. Any non citizens would be well advised to bring green cards or uscis documents for the immigration check stations on way back from starbase and through kingsville. All in all this condo was definitely worth the premium price and I felt we got good value for the pretty penny. Thanks to the hosts who enabled our stay and we’re always a message away. Small cons were that the check in staff at sapphire were not ready for us and the vrbo system did NoT transmit check in checkout info which wasted half to one hour of coordination to get sorted out. But those were small aspects that pale in comparison to the time we had and I’m sure it will be remedied .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick E.

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

Great vacation

The Sapphire was great, we enjoyed the pool and beach. Our views were incredible. Just sorry the game room had a musty odor. We never saw anyone use it. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron O.

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

Relaxed and Refreshed

Had a wonderful time. This condo complex is the most chill place I have stayed in SPI. The owners were prompt to reply with any questions we had. The condo was equipped with a nice selection of beach gear, including a canopy, skim board, several boogie boards, beach chairs, and sand toys for the kids. The unit is clean and well stocked with seasonings and starter items.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

The Feds F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic vacation in South Padre Island. We loved the condo we stayed in at the Sapphire. The location was great. Very spacious. The veiws of the ocean and sunset from both bolcanies were increbable. It was my wife and three adult kids, plenty of room for the five of us. We loved the pool and the acess to the beach. Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your condo!
The veiw of the ocean.
A picture of the pool at night
We love this pool!
A Beautiful sunset from the 2nd bolcany.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Great Condo for the Family

Everything was as you would expect with a nice rental like this. The place was clean, well maintained, and the communication was solid.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

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