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Luxurious but comfortable, unforgettable family memories, steps from the beach

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, music library
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Isla Blanca Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Isla Blanca Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪38 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, a 3-minute drive from Beach Park at Isla Blanca and 9 minutes from South Padre Island Beach. .This beach condo is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from University of Texas Pan American Coastal Studies Laboratory.

What's nearby

  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Landshark - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rocotto Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lobo Del Mar Cafe - ‬5 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.

Luxurious but comfortable, unforgettable family memories, steps from the beach

Welcome to Blue Crane Cove, a lovingly curated 3-bedroom, 2-bath beachfront condo located on the quieter end of South Padre Island. Owned and managed by family run Texas Vistas Vacation Rentals, this third-floor condo (with elevator access) offers a perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience—with sweeping Gulf views and just 100 feet from the beach.

Designed for families and snowbirds alike, Blue Crane Cove feels like home—yet delivers the elegance of a boutique coastal retreat. Enjoy sunrises from your private balcony, long walks along the shoreline, and peaceful evenings in a space where every detail has been thoughtfully considered.
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🏖️ Just Steps from the Beach + All the Gear Included

From the moment you arrive, everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation is ready for you:

Beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, and a beach wagon

Boogie boards and toys for the kids

Even complimentary sunblock—because we think of everything

You’re also just a short beach walk from nearby restaurants, and a quick drive to attractions like Sea Turtle Inc., dolphin watch tours, and Gravity Park.
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🛌 Spacious, Stylish, and Family-Friendly

Blue Crane Cove offers a smart layout for groups or families:

Primary Bedroom: King bed, private ensuite, smart TV, breathtaking beach views

Second Bedroom: King bed, smart TV, balcony with pool view

Third Bedroom: Two twin beds, game console, baby gear
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🍽️ Fully Stocked Kitchen + Comforts of Home

Our guests love how well-stocked the kitchen is, with:

Coffee bar including drip machine + French press

Full pantry staples, cookware, and modern appliances

Washer/dryer, iron, and cleaning supplies

Also included: pack-n-play, booster chair, board games, and a SONOS speaker to help you settle in and enjoy.
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🏊 Resort-Style Complex Amenities

The condo complex offers security, convenience, and resort-like features:

Direct beach access from the gated complex

Two swimming pools (heated seasonally)

Two hot tubs, tennis & pickleball courts

Smart lock entry, elevator access, on-site security
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🌱 Sustainable + Allergen-Free Stay

We’re proud to offer a healthier, more eco-conscious vacation experience:

Oeko-Tex® certified linens

Allergen-free condo (no pets allowed, by necessity)

We also support local artists and environmental causes—so your stay benefits both you and the island.
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📍 Why Guests Love Staying at Blue Crane Cove

“Super cute, well stocked condo. Rosanna was amazing to work with. Highly recommend.”
“Very clean and spacious. Loved how close it was to the beach. We’ll definitely return.”
“Felt like a 5-star hotel but with the comfort of home. The beach gear and little touches were amazing.”
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📅 Book Your Stay

This is our personal condo, and we love sharing it with guests who treat it with care and love. Must be 25+ to rent (per HOA rules).

Want to bring extended family? Check out our other South Padre listings:

VRBO #4286984 – 3BR Condo

VRBO #1801681 – 2BR Condo

Follow us on Instagram @TexasVistas_SouthPadre for specials and updates!
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Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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.
  • Lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: My daughter is allergic to pet dander.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Many amenities provided for small children

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Luxurious but comfortable, unforgettable family memories, steps from the beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar V.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was the best stay in SPI for us, and we go there often. Rosana was awesome as well! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna W.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accurate description host very responsive and right on beach great stay all around house provided a lot of thing need on beach which made it super easy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle m., Rockwall, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was a breeze, all info was complete and easy and timely. Kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes and utensils - even sharp knives for cutting all the melons. Dishwasher could use replacing probably, but we just hand washed - no big deal. Rooms were so cute, so clean, loved the views. Bathroom had all the essentials. Having a washer and dryer is 10/10 on vacation at the beach! We loved sunrise on the beach or coffee on the patio. AC worked great. Beach chairs and toys were awesome to have. We brought our own shibumi shade - 20/10 would recommend. Location is absolutely perfect. We felt very safe, security guy was super friendly and helpful. My dad stayed with us a couple nights, he is wheelchair bound, and there was plenty of room for him to wheel around in the condo. The fire dept loaned us a beach wheelchair, he got to put his feet in the water - amazing. The beach access is great. You do have to drive to park and eat or walk around to explore the city part, the condos are kind of out by itself at the end. You can walk around at night if you’re wanting to explore padre blvd. We mostly crabbed at night, so not a lot of driving for us - just perfect access to the beach. The beach here is quieter too. Not super crowded even on weekends. People give each other space. We’d live here if we could! Absolutely loved it. We are so grateful for this awesome place to enjoy our family vacation! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely time at this property. Well stocked, thankful for the beach toys, chairs, wagon, etc. Pools were clean, but wish there was a grill on both sides of the property. We had to walk quite a way to grill, and the grills were large and wide open, so challenging to keep the heat in. Walking to the beach was a breeze and convenient. Thanks for allowing our family to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rosanna has a really amazing property, just steps off the beach. We communicated with her a few times, and she always got back to me really quickly. I was shocked at how pretty everything was! The apartment is nice! And includes so many extras like beach toys and pool towels and so much more. If I come to South Padre again, I would want to stay here. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Condo Highly Recommend

This is absolutely the best stay we have ever had at the island. Rosanna was a great host with great communication before and during our stay. We will be booking with her for our stays at the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo O.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday celebration

We will definitely try to book this condo when we're in SPI again. Felt like being at home, but with a beach view right from your balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla D., Helotes

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We loved our stay and the condo was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

SPI Getaway

Great property and location. All the amenities you need are there and ready for you to use. Its quiet and not crowded at all. Rosanna the host is amazing! Will for sure be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica C., Dixfield

Liked: Cleanliness

Great unit

good location. The unit was stocked with every thing we could possibly need. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well equipped

Relaxing and the conda had almost everything for the family and kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condo was perfect for our stay. Rosanna thought of everything we could possibly need and was available if needed. We lived the proximity to the beach and our balcony offered great views. I would highly recommend- we had a marvelous experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

This is second time in this condo and won’t be our last! The host has made this condo a home away from home…filled with everything you need It is well decorated, comfortable and a perfect location. The host was always available with answers to every question. Thank you for a special time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

So close to the beach

Great location. Could see the ocean from the porch. It was smaller than it looked in pictures, but the close proximity to the beach outweighed that.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jason f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and nice condo

The condo was cute and nice. Enjoyed the short walk to get on the beach. Family atmosphere was great and quiet. The condo building was a little older with musky smell in common areas because of moisture and carpeting. Condo building also had extremely dirty windows. The condo itself was decorated cute. The bed mattresses were okay. The two single mattresses were little soft. First night, saw a roach in pantry. Next morning made breakfast and saw another. Left over food in pantry could be contributed to the roach sitings. Other than few things the visit could have been “Excellent”.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ting t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable

Efficient communication and warm hospitality. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ron k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Nice location for our trip, very close to friends nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi '.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family getaway!

My husband and i stayed with our 5 sons ranging in age from 20 to 11. Loved that we were just steps from the beach! The condo was SO clean and had all the amenities that we needed! Rosanna was super informative from beginning to end. Lovedsenseaboulocal restauanrs
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

I look forward to staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025