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12 Best Airbnb Rentals in South Padre Island, Texas

South Padre Island is known as one of the top spring break destinations in America, but it’s also a fun place to visit for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Located at the tip of Texas along the coast, people enjoy coming back here year after year for water sports and shopping too. There are lots of Airbnb rental properties that you can stay at in the area – mostly condos and apartments, but a few beach houses and unique accommodations too. Here are our favorite Airbnb rentals in South Padre Island right now.

Lux Long Term Condominium Live a life of luxury right here
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Lux Long Term Condominium

A luxurious place for your South Padre Island stay is this condo, which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms to accommodate four guests. It offers a partial gulf view from the balcony and is just a few steps to the beach access point. Other perks of staying here are the shared pool, a quiet building, and covered parking garage. From here, it’s also easy to walk to restaurants, bars, and convenience stores. It’s decorated with boutique hotel-style décor to make you feel like you’re truly living the good life. This is a pet-friendly Airbnb rental, but just follow the pet rules to be considerate of the host and property.

Fantastic Beach Oasis Lovely home with plenty of room for your group
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Fantastic Beach Oasis

For seven to eight people in SPI, you can rent this Airbnb property with a private swimming pool, putting green, basketball goal, pool table, and ping pong table. It’s a fun place to be with a great backyard and full kitchen. There are three bedrooms here – one with a king bed and sofa bed, one with two single beds, and one with a sofa bed. Amenities provided include laundry machines, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a TV with standard cable.

Relax Just Steps Away from the Beach You'll love the layout here
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Relax Just Steps Away from the Beach

Here’s your next home away from home that’s just a half block from the beach in SPI. It’s a fun and cozy retreat with an open design for socializing with friends and family. The space accommodates six people and has two bedrooms, three beds, and two baths. You’ll enjoy the beach-themed décor and plenty of space to cook in the kitchen. Guests also get access to a pool, Wi-Fi, and TV with standard cable. It’s easy to walk around the island from here, and there’s also a free bus available.

Tranquil Apartment with Shared Pool and Grills A restful night's sleep is just moments away
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Tranquil Apartment with Shared Pool and Grills

For six or less people visiting South Padre Island, here’s an apartment for rent on Airbnb. It has three bedrooms, four beds, two baths, and free onsite laundry. This is one of three apartments onsite in a historic stilt house. You’ll have access to everything you want to see and do here, including the beach, bay, shops, and attractions. This is a very convenient place to stay because the hosts provide so many amenities. So, pack light! The rental comes with pool access, Wi-Fi, and free parking too. Pets are allowed here, so bring your pup along.

Peaceful Island Studio Apartment It's like your own private island escape
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Peaceful Island Studio Apartment

Here’s a lower-level apartment that’s a studio space for one or two guests. It has a queen-size bed, sleeper sofa, kitchen, bathroom, large backyard, and outdoor shower to wash off the sand. The apartment is located in the center of the island, which is great if you’re looking for a place with fewer crowds. The beach access is just a half block away. You’ll enjoy spending time on the outdoor porch and using the kitchen to prepare convenient meals. The host offers discounts for weekly and monthly stays. Wi-Fi and TV with standard cable are also provided.

Beach Front Condo You won't get tired of these beachfront views
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Beach Front Condo

Beach condo rentals are very popular in South Padre Island, including this one that accommodates up to four people. It has one bedroom with a queen-size bed and two single beds, as well as a full bathroom. You’ll have amazing views of the gulf here and a modern place to stay with nice furniture, appliances, countertops, and floors. The building has a pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, and elevators that guests can use. Wi-Fi and a TV are also provided.

Beautiful Condo on South Padre Island A great location near the beach
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Beautiful Condo on South Padre Island

You’ll have plenty of room to spread out on your SPI vacation and be able to walk to the beach within three minutes when you stay here. There are two bedrooms and two baths here to accommodate up to five travelers. The home also has a pool in the back, fast internet, basic cable TV, laundry machines, and a dishwasher. Small house-trained pets are welcome to join you at this condo. Guests can use the host’s wagon with sand wheels for the beach. This is a very highly rated Airbnb rental with lots of fun things to do nearby.

Two-Bedroom Piece of Paradise Living room of Surfside II condo
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Two-Bedroom Piece of Paradise

Guests love this apartment that is just across the street from the beach. It’s an updated condo with beach-inspired décor and a pool view. Cook meals in the kitchen and head outside to enjoy the pool, hot tub, and BBQ pit. The condo unit has 36 units and is called Surfside II. It’s not right on the beach but it’s just across the street from it. Fantasy Circle Beach Access and Good Hope Circle Access are the nearest beach access points. Up to six people can stay here, which includes infants.

Island Cove A cute beach house for your Texas adventure
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Island Cove

This adorable beach house has a great location half-block from the beach and a few doors down from an awesome brunch spot. You can walk to nightlife and the local grocery store from here too. This home has two bedrooms and two baths, as well as a kitchen, living room, dining room, Wi-Fi, free parking, and A/C. To accommodate six people, the space has a queen-size bed in one bedroom and four single beds in the other bedroom. It’s fun to spend time on the two patios here, especially with the festive string lights in the evening.

Lovely and Cozy Apartment Be just steps from the beach and come home to this
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Lovely and Cozy Apartment

With a master bedroom that has a queen-size bed, two bunk beds in the hall, and a queen sofa bed in the living room, this SPI Airbnb rental is a good choice for up to five people. It’s an apartment with a well-equipped kitchen and ground-floor access, which is awesome for loading and unloading luggage and groceries. The amenities here include Wi-Fi, a kitchen, TV with standard cable, and free parking. This is a pet-friendly South Padre Island rental for small dogs under 15 pounds and with a pet fee per stay.

Two-Bedroom, Two-Bathroom Beachside Condo Outside pool area at the condo
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Two-Bedroom, Two-Bathroom Beachside Condo

Up to five people can stay at this South Padre Island condo that has two bedrooms and two baths. It’s in a family-friendly condo building with eight units and has a private setting. You’ll be half a block from the public beach access point. There’s a shared pool and BBQ pit area here and a ground floor entrance, as well as internet and cable TV. The kitchen and free parking are other perks of the condo. Meanwhile, the beach and restaurants are all within walking distance.

422 Conch Just enough off the beaten path
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422 Conch

If you’re looking for a different way to experience the greater South Padre Island region and want to check out a different area, consider this one-bedroom park model with a loft in Port Isabel. It provides a comfortable stay with access to a pool and hot tubs. You can walk to a golf course and exercise area from here. Long-term stays are welcome here. The home sleeps up to five people and has two bedrooms, one bath, a kitchen, and free parking.

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