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Dog-Friendly, Beachside Retreat with Private Patio and Heated Pool

Family-friendly vacation home in Corpus Christi with a water park

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 131305 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Padre Island Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Packery Channel
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Corpus Christi

Located in Padre Island within a short walk of Whitecap Beach, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Padre Balli Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Padre Balli Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • North Padre Island Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Packery Channel - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Port Aransas Beach - 26 min drive - 24.2 miles

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Padre Island Burger Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Palma - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-Friendly, Beachside Retreat with Private Patio and Heated Pool

Padre Beach View 237K: Dog-Friendly, Beachside Retreat with Private Patio and Heated Pool

Why Guests Love This Property
Estrella del Mar offers the perfect combination of coastal charm and family-friendly comfort. With a ground-floor master suite, private fenced patio, and beach just a 3-minute walk away, it’s ideal for families, friends, and dogs. Enjoy modern beach decor, a fully equipped kitchen, and access to a heated pool for endless relaxation.

Highlights
Dog-friendly with room for up to two dogs, no weight restrictions
Ground-floor master suite with private bathroom
Private fenced patio and balcony with ocean views
Heated swimming pool and poolside Tiki huts
Fully equipped kitchen with seating for eight
Washer and dryer for convenience
Just a 3-minute walk to the beach

Sleeping Arrangements
Master bedroom (first floor): King size bed, private bathroom with walk-in shower
Second bedroom (second floor): King size bed, private bathroom with walk-in shower
Third bedroom (second floor): Queen size bed
Fourth bedroom (second floor): Twin over full size bunk bed
Living area (first floor): Queen size credenza
Loft area (second floor): Sleeper sofa
Guest bathroom (second floor): Tub/shower combo
Clean Bed Promise: We wash every sheet, towel, and comforter after each stay at our in-house professional facility at over 140°F, exceeding CDC standards.

Kitchen & Dining
Fully equipped kitchen
Seating for eight
Keurig and 12-cup coffee maker
High chair available

Community Amenities
Heated swimming pool (max 89°F in winter months)
Poolside loungers, chairs, and Tiki huts
Covered picnic tables
Charcoal grills around the pool

Guest FAQs
Q: Is there a bedroom on the ground floor?
A: Yes, the master bedroom is on the first floor with a private bathroom.

Q: How many bathrooms are there?
A: There are three full bathrooms and one half bath.

Q: How close is the beach?
A: The property is just a 3-minute walk from the beach.

Q: Does the townhome have a private patio?
A: Yes, there is a fenced-in patio off the master bedroom perfect for relaxing or dining.

Location
Beachside, 3-minute walk
Mustang Island State Park 7 miles
Padre Island National Seashore 15 miles
Downtown Corpus Christi 20 miles
USS Lexington 26 miles
Texas State Aquarium 26 miles

Policies & Details
Two-night minimum stay required
Signed Rental Agreement required; guests must be 25+ with valid ID matching the reservation
Dog-friendly: Maximum of two dogs, no weight restrictions
Pet fees: $100 (7 days or less), $200 (8–29 days), $300 (30+ days)
Pet cleaning fees: $50 (7 days or less), $75 (8–29 days), $100 (30+ days)

STR Permit #: 300920
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,305 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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

1691-101892

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Padre Island within a short 6-minute walk of Whitecap Beach. You'll also find North Padre Island Beach and Bob Hall Pier within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Dog-Friendly, Beachside Retreat with Private Patio and Heated Pool a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a heated pool.

Are there hot tubs at Dog-Friendly, Beachside Retreat with Private Patio and Heated Pool?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP), which is 24.7 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Dog-Friendly, Beachside Retreat with Private Patio and Heated Pool?

Yes, every accommodation at Dog-Friendly, Beachside Retreat with Private Patio and Heated Pool comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Dog-Friendly, Beachside Retreat with Private Patio and Heated Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cody V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Red B., Alamogordo, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the property! Will definitely come back. Walking distance to beach. Kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July Trip

The place was very nice and close to the beach! The only issue i had was that our condo wasn't ready until 10 minutes till 6 o'clock due to a ceiling fan issue
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Trip

Great property! Close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect space

Property was an ideal vacation rental. Great layout, plenty of room, all the beds and cooking supplies we needed. Communication was excellent, wifi easy to access. We didn’t bring our dogs but it would have been great for them too. Highly recommend.
Sunrise from the upper balcony
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great time over all. If there were 1 area that needed improvement it would be the summery of the quoted price. Particularly in the pet department. This place is animal friendly like they advertise in bold letters. They ask how many pets, what weight they are ect. Then quote the total price of which you find out 1 day before arrival that the additional pet fee was not included in the quoted price and is now extra. For this shady sneak we will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed the area it’s close to everything and the kids had a blast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Allan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would use again

Would use again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim W.

Needs updating

The location is wonderful very close to the beach, but the actual property needs updating. Examples pool area: three of the four lights on the tables do not work, actual pool gunite is old and stained needs resurfacing, water chairs are very old and badly stained. Condo: you can tell the place had been cleaned, but still had an old worn out feel to it. Lot of the baseboards are needing replaced, cabinet doors do not shut. Stove door almost falls off. Dishwasher is on its last leg. Mattresses were good shape, but bedding seems cheap - far from luxury. Place is very crammed and crowded also, Again everything in the place just seems worn out and needing updated. Disappointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Uma K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Van L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & need more space for eating area

Wish this place have bigger eating area overall unit is very clean and tidy. Would stay here again but thus space really hold up for 8 - 10 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable condo with great location

This condo was perfect for our family to enjoy White Cap beach and Corpus. Everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were. We hope to be back there again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maris L., Austin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Overall great stay. Location is great and the place is cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rental for a Fishing Tournament

This is the first year we have rented this unit, and we will rent it again in the future. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cairn B., Granbury Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean Property, but Untrustworthy Employees

As I selected on the categories, the condo/townhome was clean however we had a poor experience on 2 fronts. 1) A family member in our party had gifts sent via Amazon to the townhome-we got an Amazon notification that the box had been delivered with a photo of the box on the front porch steps of the condo. We let the property manager know and they let us know throughout the day that they never found the box but that they came by at least 3 times to check (we did send them the photo). The neighbor had a Ring doorbell pointing toward our door and sent us the footage where you can see Amazon leave the package ~10am, about 15 minutes later an SUV pulls up (unfortunately blocking the door view), the SUV stays at the home for 30 minutes (cannot see on the other side of the SUV), then they leave-and the package is no longer on the front porch. Our condo inspection notice shows they inspector came to the condo on that same day.We watched all video footage from the day from package drop off by Amazon until our family arrived and that SUV was THE ONLY CAR that came through the parking lot that day. We sent the video to the mgmt company who said they couldn't help (fair enough-however we also know they lied about coming by 3 times to check on the package). Also, a couple rang our doorbell that night looking for a bag of items they left on a previous stay that the mgmt company 'never found'-we also didn't find them. So it seems items are going missing routinely from this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

August Vacation

The townhouse was great. It was perfect for my family. Everyone was impressed by the space and cleanliness. We were also very close to the beach. It was a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time had by all

This property is excellent for large families. There is plenty of room for adults and kids. There is plenty of silverware and dishes. Pots and pans are fine, but serving dishes were scarce. The 5 minute walk to the beach was manageable with the children in tow. Very clean when we arrived and comfortable for everyone. If we are in Corpus Christi again, we will stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

2023

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute ad Cean!

Easy access to grocery store, beach shops, and coffee. House was clean and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEST PLACE TO STAY

This is a great place for a family vacation it’s clean comfortable and everything worked the kitchen has plenty of supplies for meals the swimming pool was great with bbq pits inside the pool area the house was also supplied with everything u would need to spend the day at the beach across the street the beach was perfect with soft sand and waves for the kids to play in I highly recommend planning a vacation and staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Girish P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely loved this place

We were a group of 12 with 6 kids. It is a perfect vacation stay, close to north padre national seashore, walkable from other beaches. Except washer and dryer everything else was clean and tidy. Overall we loved the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Our stay was very enjoyable, the location was close to everything. The property had everything we needed plus more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Phyllis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

First stay at Padre Island

The property was great. Overpriced but great as far as accommodating our family with sleeping etc Location was not on the beach. There was quite a hike to the beach. Also the beaches were not well maintained. Dirty diaper etc. and same goes for the general area. Went for a walk and there was trash everywhere. The pool was full of sand and very very warm. Felt more like a hot tub. Not refreshing. Parking was challenging. Condo accommodates 12 but only two parking spaces. I feel that almost 3 grand for a week in texas was way over priced. A dog crapped right in front of us on the beach!!!! There was no one that patrolled the area and no maintenance of any kind. Would I book again? No. I will travel to Florida where the beaches are clean and well maintained. I felt the condo was nice, the management was nice but it was too far to the beach and overpriced.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

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