Your Pet-Friendly Escape at Athena Ares – Book 7+ Nights and Snag 10% Off! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Your Pet-Friendly Escape at Athena Ares – Book 7+ Nights and Snag 10% Off! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Q: Is Your Pet-Friendly Escape at Athena Ares – Book 7+ Nights and Snag 10% Off! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

Q: Where is Your Pet-Friendly Escape at Athena Ares – Book 7+ Nights and Snag 10% Off! located?

This family-friendly South Padre Island condo building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Community Center. Gravity Park and Sea Turtle Inc are also within 2 mi (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

17 July 2025

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

Perfect spot

The condo is in a perfect spot. Across from the beach, close to everything. We enjoyed everything about the condo. Comfortable bed, clean, great balcony, refreshing pool, perfect distance to the beach. And.. we got to bring our animals! Thank you for a great vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger G.

17 March 2023

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

Highly recommend!

The condo was perfect! It is in a great location, very clean and comfortable, and included everything we needed for the week. We loved the pool, outdoor kitchen & pool table. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

22 March 2023

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Awesome Condo!

Great condo and very well kept by the owners! Weather wasn’t the best and had to change some plans but would love to stay here again on a Sunny vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

9 May 2013

Happy Happy Visitor

We had an amazing time!! The accommodations were fabulous.. Very clean and beautiful! The whole experience was great... I would highly recommend San Andres!

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

27 May 2024

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FTP of SPI

This rental is what all rentals should strive to be. Now for the police department of south padre island that's an entirely different subject.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy N.

20 May 2021

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

Incredible place to stay on SPI!

We decided to make a quick trip down to SPI...after researching and looking at a ton of properties, along with their reviews, we decided on this property. Never have we stayed at a place that was exactly as listed, but this one exceeded our expectations!! The condo was immaculate. The furnishings were high end. The pool was clean and sparkling and just the right temperature. We loved having the wagon, beach chairs and umbrella to use on the beach. The owners were extremely responsive which is a nice touch when staying in a vacation rental. We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

13 June 2022

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

Great getaway

It was such a lovely stay, with the exception of the people that reserved 2 or 3 of the condos around us. Our first afternoon there I went for groceries at Walmart, when I returned there was someone parked in my spot. I wouldn't have minded too much, but I had ice and ice cream in my vehicle that I needed to unload. Once confronted about being in my space, it took about 20 minutes for them to move their vehicle (while giving me an attitude about it). For two days in a row, all of these people monopolized the pool area and were drunk off of their stupid butts (and three were under the legal drinking age). Having two younger teens, I couldn't allow them to be in the pool with the drunks and their very large party, which was very unfortunate. Otherwise, the condo was lovely, the proximity to the beach was awesome, and we loved everything else about our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kristian M.

9 July 2025

The only difficulty that we had was dealing with the remote controls for the TVs. We could not control the volume or the Roku channels.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

3 June 2025

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Family Beach Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Athena Ares! The amenities were great, condo was spacious enough for our family of 4 plus our dog Max, and location was right across the street from a beach access. Was a fun family getaway, thanks again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

17 May 2025

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

Awesome stay Mothers Day weekend

Pool area is nice, upgraded pool and patio furniture is great. Condo is clean, parking is close. On first impression the hot tub looked like it was very dirty, however it was simply stained or perhaps ready for resurfacing. The beds were comfy, everything was nice. Paperwork is a lot but that seems to be standard with VRBO . If anything I would suggest repairs to hot tub and to the lock boxes . Took a lot ofTime to get my keys because the boxes are rusty and hard to manipulate. I would say 4.8 / 5 and look forward to next stay .

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

1 May 2025

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Family Reunion

Great place, good location. Condos were maintained well. Great for large family gatherings. Pool was very warm.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

24 March 2025

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

Great condo and location

The condo was very clean and updated. The location is close to beach access and the pool area is great. The furry family members enjoyed their stay too.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon P.

22 March 2025

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

Spring Break

Fantastic location right across from the beach. Incredible heated pool with hot tub and lounge area. We will certainly book again when in town. Thank you for the hospitality.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia S.

14 March 2025

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

Spring Break

Great property for our family! Short walk to the beach and the pool was a highlight for our kids! Owners and property management team was helpful and very responsive. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estela Z.

4 September 2024

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

Labor Day weekend

Family getaway for Labor Day weekend. The property is a block away from one of the beach access points to come and go easily. My mistake was staying on the 3rd floor, there were 5 other units to choose from. The space was great for our small family and 2 dogs. It has washer/dryer, dishwasher and fully stocked kitchen. The area is quiet and the bedrooms have blinds to shut out sunlight to sleep in if needed. The balcony was a nice place to have some coffee in the morning or a drink in the afternoon. There is a hot tub, pool and outside covered kitchen area. There is a tv but we werent able to use it. Im not sure if the remote needed batteries or if the spectrum service wasnt working correctly. We ended up watching our college football game in the condo. The pool table that is next to the covered kitchen was covered to protect from the elements. There is also a nice fridge to store drinks or wine. An unexpected surprise were two bathrooms by the pool area. There are also two outdoor showers, one by the pool and one by the back of the buidling by the staircase. They did have chairs, umbrella and a wagon to take to the beach. If you dont want to mess with hauling things to the beach, there was a set up available by Clayton's (further North on the island). It cost $40 for two loungers and an umbrells, we could stay until 6pm and arrived at 1100 am. Overall we had a relaxing stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

22 August 2024

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

Awesome place to stay!

This condo was fantastic!! I would highly recommend staying here. We had 4 adults and 2 kids, and had plenty of room. The condo was super clean, the beds were ultra comfy, and kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. But really the best feature was how close it was to the beach. It truly was only a 2 minute walk. Plus, the wagon, chairs, and beach towels that came with the condo made beach life so much easier and more comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia P.

7 August 2024

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

Beach Vacation

Amazing property stay with our kids and dogs. Easy access to the beach and they had everthing we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

22 July 2024

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

Favorite Vacation Spot

We have been coming to this condo rental for countless years and it never disappoints. Very clean, comfortable, with great amenities, easy to process, and great proximity to the beach. My kids loved having access to a pool in addition to the beach. Great setup for cleaning off sandy beach items. I really appreciate having a kitchen with full refrigerator, microwave, oven, and dishwasher. We usually bring our own beach gear but we appreciate the provided beach towels (we use them for the pool) and the beach gear in case we forget something. I also really appreciate that there are two parking spots reserved for each unit. I highly recommend any of the units in this complex. Thanks for another great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

5 July 2024

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

Great Location/Great Home

We had an amazing stay at Athena Ares this past week. Condo was perfect location to the beach (1minute walk across the street) and condo was spacious enough for our family of 4 and dog. Loved that we had two dedicated parking spots right in the front. Huge benefit was having the wagon and beach chairs available to use and not having to bring those from home with us. Property manager Sandy was so incredibly sweet and brought me some spare light bulbs. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the cooking utensils you would need. Would absolutely stay here again on our next trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro M.

1 July 2024

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

Just right

The process for renting, check in and check out were absolutely fantastic and easy. The location was a three minute walk to the beach and the neighborhood street was very well maintained. The two bedroom condo was also very well maintained and very clean. I will definitely keep this location on my top 5 for staying at the island with pets.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

26 November 2023

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

Always a pleasure to stay here

The property is always is excellent condition. Clean, stocked with all beach needs. Dog friendly is great. Owners are great people. Have stayed here half dozen times over the years. Great place, great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

21 November 2023

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

Great location

The place was very nice and close to everything! The furniture was comfortable and having access to beach chairs and wagon was fantastic! Be sure to bring your own coffee and toiletries though.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

5 October 2023

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

Location

Great location. It was also quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

24 September 2023

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

Great place, great location

Always clean. One minute walk to the beach. Pool area is always clean, good grill, nice large screen outdoor Tv. Have rented here 5 times over last decade, the new owners have upgraded this place.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DESIREE F., San Antonio

24 July 2023

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

B-Day Vacation

Our stay at Athena Ares was PERFECT! The condo was beyond beautiful. Amber was amazing answering all my questions and making sure we had what we needed. The neighborhood was quiet and the walk to the beach was short and easy. I loved that our dogs got to enjoy a vacation with us without being cooped up in a hotel room. The pool area was amazing. We are already making plans for next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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