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Family & pet friendly, beach house style condo on the sunny Gulf of Mexico shore

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Outdoor pool
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

South Padre Island

When you stay at this condo in South Padre Island, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of South Padre Island Beach and Beach Park at Isla Blanca. .This beach condo is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sea Turtle Inc and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center.

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Laguna Madre Nature Trail - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Family & pet friendly, beach house style condo on the sunny Gulf of Mexico shore

A great destination for families, couples and friends, Villa Bonita offers a relaxed beach house atmosphere with all the amenities of a high rise.

2025 will see a new and improved Villa Bonita! Work on the new roof is finishing at the end of May and at that time we will install a new air conditioning system with a new mini split ac to keep the upstairs bedroom cool and comfortable during the hottest south Texas days. In addition, check out the new children's SPLASH PAD just outside our door. It is great for parents too, because you can sit in the jacuzzi while the kids play. Like all children's activities, you absolutly MUST be present while the kids play because the jacuzzi is 4 feet deep. We are committed to offering a reasonably priced vacation for families, because with four children of our own, we know how hard it can be to get away.

Three spacious bedrooms, each with their own full bath, and a distribution that allows larger groups privacy and shared space, it is an ideal place to reconnect with the people who are important in our lives. The two downstairs bedrooms have two queen-sized beds and the upstairs bedroom has a king-sized bed, so ten people can sleep comfortably. Each bedroom also has a TV. Eat in or eat out- the full service kitchen is stocked with what you need to feed the whole crew. Enjoy barbecuing on the infrared grill on the balcony while you take in the Gulf view. The dining area seats six and has additional seating for three along the bar. The large flat-screen TV in the living room with an expanded cable package ensures you won't miss any plays on game day. Villa Bonita has lots of extras to make your stay more enjoyable like a washer/dryer in the unit, a cooler with wheels, beach chairs, a full sunshade, sand toys and assorted beach-friendly toys like a kite, soccer ball, frisbee, etc. There are three balconies that face the beach and the pool with some outdoor seating. One thing to be aware of when you come to Villa Bonita is that the spacious units like ours are located on the third floor, which is an easy walk up with low wooden stairs.

You won't have far to walk, though because our condo is right next to the children's fenced play area, with a large playscape, and plenty of room to kick around a soccer ball or play frisbee. There is ample parking right in front of our condo, so it is easy to load and unload all the important vacation stuff! Villa Bonita looks out to the new pool and jacuzzi but is situated in a way that is also very private. One unique feature of Bahia Mar, the property where we are located, is that it has a large deck that runs along the beachfront with comfy sofas and deck chairs, which are perfect for watching the sunrise or the waves roll in. Villa Bonita is about 200 feet from the beach, so it is easy to enjoy everything this newly renovated property has to offer.

Please, no renters under age 25. We are are not a spring break property for college students.

This property is registered with the City of South Padre Island. Permit # 2023-2187.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Family & pet friendly, beach house style condo on the sunny Gulf of Mexico shore Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Late Summer Beach Vacay

Location is fantastic, with views of the pool, and even the beach from the living room and upper room balconies. Spacious. Kitchen was well stocked with everything that we needed. Loved that the property had a beach wagon, chairs and a cooler bag to take to and from the beach! There was also a nice boogie board and some other pool floats. As an added bonus, there are nets for crab hunting, which my boys love!As other reviews have stated, there is some wear and tear on some kitchen cabinets, etc. However, my opinion is that the primary function of a beach condo is to be a comfortable and relaxing place, with easy access to the beach and pool. By these measures, Villa Bonita is exceptional, and my family would absolutely stay here again!
View from upper bedroom balcony
Beach crab
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay again!

Family trip with 7 adults, 1 child, 1 pet. Condo was as described, check in at gate easy, pretty quick. Comfortable, fit all of us without any difficulty. It was clean, although sand is a factor and seems to get tracked in even if you have just come from the parking area. All the appliances worked. Note: Coffee pot is drip not Keurig. There was enough dish soap, dishwasher pods but just enough, not any extra. Same with garbage bags, we used them all. There's dishtowels but no pot holders, used dry dishtowels with out incident. Plenty of plates, cups, mugs and plastic ones for pool. Good pots and pans, but not a pot big enough to boil pasta, that might be something to consider adding. The beds & pillows were comfortable. The mini split in the top bedroom worked great keeping it cool & comfortable. The balconies were really nice but no chairs to sit and enjoy the view. Had to move stools out there which isn't as comfortable to enjoy cup of coffee.As noted in other reviews it needs updating - paint, fixtures etc but, served our family well, we were comfortable & pet friendly is MUCH appreciated. Porthole windows in 2 of the bedrooms were filled with a pillow which made the downstairs back bedroom really dark because it's the only window in that room. NOTE: parking is included for 2 cars, extra car was 80. Would have been nice to know. Beach shade, wagon, toys etc were GREAT! All in all would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lyndsay w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica A.

Great area and location

The mini split in the master bedroom wasnt working until our last day there so it was not very comfortable. The apartment wasn't as nice as it appeared on vrbo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie S.

Great beach location

The condo facilities were very nice, especially the sun deck near the beach. Pool areas were spacious and well-kept. There was construction on our building while we were there which prevented us from using the balconies (there was debris, sometimes a ladder, men coming and going). The unit was spacious and met our basic needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dana F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family reunion stay

The condo has maintenance issues . Upstairs mini split air conditioner not working, all walls need painting, stair case carpet needs replacing or cleaning (very dirty), round porthole windows leak with visible signs of mold on sheet rock around the porthole windows one bathroom had no hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Great location to pool and especially the beach. Only downside if there is, was apt on 3rd floor and no elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful grounds and pools. Well kept and inviting. Great access to the beach. Condo could use some updating, but was comfortable and affordable for our group of 7.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melody P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Beautiful destination, pool was fabulous nice entrance to ocean, clean. Place could use some updating but overall had what we needed and we had a nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Was OK

Really needed someone to clean it before you have guests
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

South Padre Vacay

Clean, easy access to pool and ocean. Nice to have the wagon and chairs and cooler. We did have to purchase an iron.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hanna P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Stay

Overall we had a good stay but was disappointed in the poor quality throughout the home. Cabinets crooked on hinges in the kitchen, many things in disrepair, mold on ceiling in the living room, wind whistles through the door frame, etc. We choose this unit because of the access to the playground, however when we arrived they were turning the playground into a kiddy pool and it was still under construction! That would have been nice to know before we booked. We did love access to a few beach toys - that was much appreciated!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We loved staying at this cozy condo. My family of 8 slept comfortably. Each room had clean sheets and a restroom. One of the toilets on the lower level did take a while to flush , but other than that not a bad thing to say.I loved all the amenities offered during my stay. Thank you for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros- cheaper than most condos and pool was very nice and walking distance to beach. Condo provided beach items which was also nice. Cons- the place was a lil outdated and needed some repairs to the restroom and upstair bedroom walls. Kitchen sink had a leak. The host phone number was no longer in service and wasn’t able to contact her. Upstairs room needs a lil more tlc. Vents need cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A walk to the beach

Host responsive to questions and concerns. Property is in a good location for restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

The property was wonderful. The beach was clean, the pools were never over crowded. We had 6 people in the condo and it was plenty spacious we didn’t feel like we were on top of each other. The beds were very comfortable. Having 3 showers was a very nice bonus. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kary C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

We have stayed at the Bahia mar every year in other properties. This one was subpar compared to the other ones. Dryer didn’t dry, fridge wasn’t cold enough and the unit had lots of outdated features: cabinets, cookware was rusty, and the grill was extremely dirty. Bathrooms were an issue, low water pressure. The resort is great, pools are awesome and customer service from management was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucy c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy vacay stay 🏖️💜

Our stay went extremely well. Although it was short we enjoyed the comfy family oriented stay. Everything we needed was there for us. So thank you for a great ending to our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Griffin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

Great communication! Great views and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location awesome view of beach

Awesome location walking distance to the beach very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect for our short family trip. The home was well stocked. The owner generous with their property and had no issues with check it or our stay. We will definitely look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

A B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location and easy access to beach

Host provided great instruction. Property was clean and very convenient to the beach. Pool access was great, however, it closes at 10P. Condo was a bit dated. Security gate helped us few more secure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Maria L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, nice view but lots of failures.

Great location and great view but I had a lot of problems. first, when arriving to the condo the floor was really dirty and the place was dusty. Then I went to brush my teeth, there was toothpaste around the sink from the last visitors. Also, some of the towels where really dirty and ripped. The microwave wasn’t working, it never got fixed or replaced. Then the shower knob on one of the shower stop working which cause our water to be turn off. We where without water for about 15hrs. Until the problem got fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant

with the initial hiccup of not having the room key readily accessible ( it was not in the lockbox) Which resulted in a trip to the main gate to pick up of the key and not having a ramp to easily roll the cart to the beach the rest of the stay was VERY uneventful. The access to the pool was easy and the pool area and water was consistently free of debris and clean. The room air conditioner, dishwasher, refrigerator were 100% functional however, the toilet handles were hard to operate. In closing, ALL five people in the party WOULD DEFINITELY return next year and HIGHLY recommend your facility to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Joe P.

Cool a/c living space comfortable

The microwave didn’t work at all the water pressure was low toilet water didn’t flush screen doors were not properly installed the mattress down stairs all four were hard too firm master bedroom was good we adjusted and were able to enjoy our stay at the pool and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023