With its beautiful beaches, water sports opportunities, and shopping, the resort town of South Padre Island off the coast of Texas is the perfect place to take a vacation. This is a destination with warm ocean waters for swimming, fun bars for a nightlife scene, and an awesome dining and entertainment scene to keep you busy. One of the best ways to experience the area is to stay at a local vacation rental property, such as one hosted on Vrbo. Here are some of the top vacation rentals to choose from in South Padre Island.
Sunny South Padre Home
With about 2,336 square feet of space, three bedrooms, and four bathrooms, here is a South Padre Island house that sleeps 11 people. It is a nautical-themed home that is steps from a beach access point. The home has a full kitchen, outdoor entertainment spaces, and beach gear. When you spend time outside, you can use the private hot tub, covered patio, deck with awning, ping pong table, gas grill, and bicycles. Driveway parking is available for four vehicles, Wi-Fi is free, and complimentary toiletries are provided. You must climb stairs to get to the main living area and bedrooms at this home.
Beach Oasis with Pool + Parking
Eight people can stay at this South Padre Island condo that has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It’s a family-friendly vacation rental that is just 500 feet from the beach. For sleeping, there is a king-size bed, two double beds, and two twin beds. With about 1,200 square feet of space, this second-floor unit has a full kitchen, laundry machines, high-speed internet, and parking for two vehicles.
Ocean View Island Paradise with Waterslide
Large groups of up to 15 people can book this South Padre Island vacation rental on Airbnb and have five bedrooms and three bathrooms to themselves. This rental house is unique because it has a pool with its very own waterslide. There is also a putting green area, BBQ, and fire pit in the yard. It’s fun to hang out in the game room with an air hockey table and foosball too. On top of that, you’ll have beautiful ocean views, a large kitchen, a dining table, and large sofas for relaxing.
Enchanting Beach House Escape with Private Heated Pool
Another recommended South Padre Island vacation rental is this four-bedroom, three-bathroom home that is listed on Airbnb. It sleeps 12 people and is a newly remodeled beach house with a private pool. You’ll be just a block from the best stretch of beach on the island. The downstairs, poolside apartment suite has its own kitchen and direct access to the backyard. Meanwhile, the upstairs chef’s kitchen is large and well-appointed. From this home, it is a three-minute walk to Aquarius Circle Beach Access #18, which has a newly constructed boardwalk and is cleaned daily. The two driveways at the home can accommodate four cars, and there is a golf cart available for rent for guests.
Bayfront, High-End, Two-Story Home
Up to nine people will feel comfortable in this bayfront home that has three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. It is a 3,873-square-foot house for rent on Vrbo that comes with a private waterfront pool and hot tub. The views of the bay are nothing short of impressive, and the interior is outfitted with high-end appliances and stylish furniture. This rental home is in the heart of South Padre Island and steps from the ocean. There are many restaurants in the area, as well as the Gravity Park amusement park and the Beach Park at Isla Blanca waterpark.
Waterfront Home, Bliss on the Bay
With this Airbnb rental, you’ll get a private, single-family home right on the waterfront of Laguna Madre Bay. View the magnificent sunrises and sunsets from here as you settle in and get comfortable. The home has a backyard that faces the bay. From here, you can walk to Port Isabel restaurants and shops, and South Padre Island’s sandy beaches are about three miles away and across the causeway. This is a rental home for guests ages 12 and up. There are steep drop-offs by the water, and there is no dock or safe access point to the water from the home.
Brand-New Luxury Modern House with Heated Private Pool
Available to rent on Airbnb, this brand-new house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms in South Padre Island. It works well for groups of up to 12 people and also has an equipped kitchen, patio, and private heated pool. You’ll be in a one-story house and have about 1,700 square feet of living space. It’s a unique spot because you’ll have your own pool without having to share it with other people. The pool is three feet deep at one end and five feet deep at the other end. Guests can use the laundry machines in the house.
Casa Campeche, 3-Bedroom Beach House
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom beach house has an outdoor kitchen, barbecue area, and three HDTVs to watch. It’s a 1,500-square-foot house that sleeps eight people and is just minutes for the beach. You’ll enjoy the large pool and private back yard with your family, as well as the awesome firework display held on Friday nights in the summer. Other perks about this property are the comfy king-sized bed in the master bedroom, as well as its prime location just a block from a supermarket, and within walking distance to several restaurants. Guests can use the onsite washer and dryer to do laundry and park onsite too. The house is kid-friendly, although pets are not allowed.
The Kingfish Cottage
You can also stay at Kingfish Cottage, which sleeps 10 people and measures 1,800 square feet in size. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms and is a three-minute walk to the beach. This cottage has a cozy vibe to make you feel right at home with a coffeemaker, two fully stocked kitchens, and two dining areas. You’ll be minutes from stores and restaurants when you stay here and also have access to a covered outdoor seating area, fire pit, fenced-in backyard, hot tub, and porch to watch the sunrise. This is a kid-friendly and pet-friendly property, and the pet fee is a minimum of $100.
The Orange Starfish
The Orange Starfish is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo that can accommodate four people in South Padre Island. However, it is great for a couple’s getaway and offers views of the Gulf of Mexico. The condo is beautifully decorated and has a king-size bed, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. You can use the large outdoor pool on the south side of the third floor and the adults-only hot tub on the north side of the third floor. Each odd-level floor has laundry machines that guests can use. You’ll have a secure parking spot in a covered garage and quick beach access at this resort complex.
Retro Cool Beach Bungalow Off Gulf
There are many condos for rent in South Padre Island, but this Airbnb is a bit different because it is a bungalow for rent. Seven people can stay in this two-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow. It’s a great place to unwind without other condo-dwellers around and has a private, fenced yard. The bungalow is dog-friendly and has a large back deck for grilling. Meanwhile, the beach access is just a short walk from the front door. The Airbnb host provides guests with a handy beach wagon to transport gear across the street to the beach.
House on the Beach with Private Boardwalk, Pool & Hot Tub
You’ll be right on the beach and have a private boardwalk, pool, and hot tub when you book this Vrbo vacation rental. It is over 2,500 square feet in size and sleeps 12 people. There are four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in the house, which is ideal for two families of five or six people each. Known as the Sandpiper House, you’ll be so close to the ocean and in a great location to explore the rest of South Padre Island. The Vrbo host provides household supplies, beach chairs, boogie boards, beach towels, and a cooler.
Stunning Condo Featured on HGTV
This beautiful condo was featured on HGTV and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms for guests. It is a half-block from the beach and comes with access to two pools and a hot tub. Up to six adults can sleep comfortably in the condo. The condo has 24/7 onsite management, flat-screen TVs in the bedrooms, internet streaming plus cable TV, and an elevator to access the unit on the third floor.
Open Space Concept Condominium by Beach Water Park
This studio-style condo sleeps up to four guests and has a king-size bed and double bed in the living area. The condo unit is on the fourth floor of a complex and within walking distance of the beach. It does not have a beach view. But it does have a bathroom, kitchen, a dining table, and is accessible by elevator. The water park is right next door to the condo, making it an ideal place to stay for families with kids. Guests also have access to a shared swimming pool, club house, and barbecue pits.
Heated Pool and Jacuzzi, Close to Beach
This 1,800-square-foot townhome has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one half-bath. It sleeps up to eight people and has a large master bedroom that opens up to a balcony that overlooks a Jacuzzi and pool. It’s just steps to the beach and the entertainment district from here. Park your car on the first-floor garage and enjoy the Xbox on rainy days or for some downtime. The lawn is nicely landscaped, Wi-Fi is available throughout the house, and the living area opens up to a balcony that overlooks Padre Boulevard and a beach view. Guests enjoy the swimming pool and hot tub here. Children are welcome here, and long-term rentals are possible at this VRBO.
Stunning Beach House
Here is a South Padre Island option that sleeps 10 people and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms and one-half bath. It’s in the Villas of South Padre Island and has patios on every floor. The condo is in an exclusive gated property that has a community swimming pool, hot tub, and tennis courts. You’ll be just a short walk from the beach when you stay here and be among lots of palm trees and tropical flowers. Fun things to do in this area include the fitness center, canoeing, kayaking, deep sea fishing, horseback riding, hiking, movie theaters, and nightlife. Come here for a family-friendly atmosphere because this home doesn’t allow spring break groups and there aren’t spring break party houses nearby. There’s a three-night minimum stay at this vacation rental property.
Casa Dolores
Casa Dolores a house rental that sleeps 11 people and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is a private home that’s a quarter-mile from the beach. Onsite perks include the heated pool, barbecue pit, two-car garage, driveway for parking, and cinema on the same block. Children are welcome here, and there’s a washer and dryer for doing laundry.
Two-Bedroom Rental with Huge Balcony
This vacation rental in South Padre Island is 1,300 square feet, sleeps six people, and has two bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is a Key West-style vacation home with beach view balconies and views of the Gulf. You can access the beach right across the street from the house. There’s a free island shuttle you can take from here too. Guests can use the large charcoal grill on the balcony, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, sand toys, porch swing, and rocking chairs. Guests also get a discount for private bay fishing in the Laguna Madre. Well-behaved pets are allowed here for a $75 fee per stay.
