Located in Padre Island within a short walk of Whitecap Beach, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as North Padre Island Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
North Padre Island Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Bob Hall Pier - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
Packery Channel - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
Getting around
Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Doc's Seafood & Steaks - 7 min drive
Captain’s Diner - 4 min drive
Padre Island Burger Company - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach
Aruba Bay Resort - Salty Melons TABG105: Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym and Near Beach
Why Guests Love This Property Salty Melons is a stylish coastal retreat at Aruba Bay Resort, offering the perfect mix of relaxation and fun. With two heated pools, a fishing dock, a gym, and a private patio, this townhome is ideal for families, friends, or groups seeking a memorable North Padre Island getaway. Just a short walk to the beach, it’s where comfort meets convenience.
Highlights Pet-friendly townhome, sleeps 7 Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen Two heated resort pools and scenic sunset deck Private, fenced patio for coffee or evening drinks First-floor location with washer and dryer Game room, pickleball, Tiki huts Short walk to the beach and close to local attractions
Sleeping Arrangements Master bedroom: King bed Second bedroom: Twin over queen bunk bed Living area: Queen sleeper sofa Bathrooms: Walk-in shower Half bathroom 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 and Dining Fully equipped kitchen with high-end appliances Seating for 9 12-cup coffee maker and Keurig
Community Amenities Heated resort-style pool with two slides Heated pool and splash pad across the street Pool Update: The pool is open and available for normal use. Due to local Stage 3 water restrictions, decorative features like fountains and splash elements are temporarily unavailable. Poolside loungers, Tiki huts, and picnic tables Clubhouse and game room Pickleball court and two-level deck overlooking the canal Charcoal grills, boat slip rentals, fish cleaning station
Guest FAQs Q: Is there a place to enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks? A: Absolutely! The private fenced patio is perfect for sipping and relaxing, and you can also enjoy the pool area at Aruba Bay Resort.
Q: How far is the beach from the property? A: Just a short 15-minute walk from your townhome.
Q: Does the property have laundry? A: Yes! There’s a washer and dryer in the townhome for your convenience.
Location: Close to beach, 15-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 and Details Minimum stay: 2 nights Primary guest must be 25+ with valid ID matching the reservation Signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check-in Dog Friendly Property: Maximum of Two Dogs/No Weight Restriction Pet Fees: For stays of 1–29 days, the pet fee is $100 per pet plus a $50 cleaning fee, and for stays of 30+ days, the pet fee is $300 per pet plus a $100 cleaning fee
STR Permit #: 307870
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
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
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 792 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
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Frequently asked questions
What can I see around this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Padre Island within a short 7-minute walk of Whitecap Beach. You'll also find North Padre Island Beach and Mustang Island State Park within a short drive.
Is this vacation home next 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.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP), which is 24.8 mi away (30 minutes by car).
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Christina C.
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great- my only issue was that the top bunk was noisy, but otherwise awesome!
Christina C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Shaun B.
Nov 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Well kept
Well Kept Good location
Shaun B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Fabrizio R., Scottsdale
Jul 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A very good vacation!!
A very good location!!!
We really enjoyed the condo, the location and all the amenities The condo was very clean and worked very good for our party.
Fabrizio R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mindi P.
Jul 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for small family
Property was perfect! Clean, plenty of towels, extra pillows. The beds were very comfortable! The bunk beds were not rinky dinky either and just as cozy as the master. Square footage wise, it’s not a big place so about 8ppl can hang out comfortably. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking; the pottery mugs are super cute. The decor is tasteful and done well. Everything was clean when we arrived. Nice, small back patio sitting area to enjoy your morning coffee. There were events at the pool, karaoke and s’mores. We played in the game room for over an hour, loved it. Short drive to Balli Park for beach time and close proximity to the Island Market.
Definitely a property that we would consider buying a townhome in.
Mindi P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicole M.
Sep 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Amazing for fishing and family time. Townhome was clean and spacious.
Nicole M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachelle B.
Aug 31, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place, was great location to the beach, bed super comfy!
Great property! Comfortable, and super great location to the beach!!
Rachelle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sheila L.
Aug 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Salty Melon is in a new complex. Very nice
Great experience. Love that the resort offers different activities every evening
Sheila L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robbi B.
Jul 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
We enjoyed our stay at Salty Melons in Aruba Bay. Very clean and new with two parking spots. The pool was pretty crowded during our July stay but we enjoyed to upper outdoor deck of the yacht club and the lovely cool breeze. Very nice property but could have done without the construction all around our unit
Robbi B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Codi C.
Jun 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family of 4.
We found the location to be easy to get navigate to and from. You cannot beat the proximity to the beach and wonderful local eats. The house was very clean, had plenty of towels, wifi, coffee pot (single serve and traditional), and televisions in all the rooms. We would definitely stay here again.
Codi C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Priya P.
May 31, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach stay!
The condo is extremely well kept and clean. The check in process was seamless and easy. No complaints!