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Sun loungers, beach towels
Dining
Interior
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71032 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Community Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gravity Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

South Padre Island

This vacation home places you next to South Padre Island Beach and within a 15-minute walk of South Padre Island Community Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gravity Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Laguna Bob - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - ‬15 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.

Beach Pit

This retro house is a property our family calls the Beach Pit. It was one of the original beach houses on the Island and some of its original features remain; vaulted slat ceilings and black and white parquet floors. Watch the world go by through the big bay windows, enjoy the beach wagon for time at the beach or hunker down and watch a movie. Dogs welcome at no extra charge, fully fenced yard.  

There is a security camera on the front of house facing door & a security camera facing back deck.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue 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 the sea

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,032 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

House South Padre Island
512114
House Private vacation home
House Private vacation home South Padre Island

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in South Padre Island, just steps from South Padre Island Beach. You'll also find Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Sea Turtle Inc within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Beach Pit?

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

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.

Is Beach Pit a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each house with a kitchen in some.

Does Beach Pit have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer 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.

Does Beach Pit have connecting rooms available?

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO), which is 25.7 mi away (55 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Beach Pit?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at Beach Pit.

Beach Pit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan H., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness
My family had a wonderful week at the Beach Pit! Our 2 small dogs had a wonderful time in the fenced in back yard and we were able to walk across the street, onto the beach with them daily. Highly recommend this home!! Jacob was very responsive and everything went so smoothly. We also loved that SPI was so pet friendly! That is a huge deal to us bc of our babies. Hoping we will be able to go back sometime and would love to stay at the Beach Pit!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at the Beach Pit property. It was very spacious for a 2 bedroom/2 bath. It was really nice having a covered carport to park our car under during the heat of the day as well as at night. Our two small dogs loved playing in the backyard. The location of the property was super close to a public beach access, just cross the street and walk across a small parking lot to get to the boardwalk. The property owner was extremely easy to communicate with and promptly responded to our questions. We would stay here again.
Backyard
Looking over the backyard fence toward the public beach access lot.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay. Loved the back yard for my 4-legged children. It was so nice being so close to the beach. It was nice for my family's to have fun there. Pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Beach Pit was perfect for us and our dogs! The location is perfect, beach access right across the street and a block away from the Palms Cafe.The kitchen is stocked with everything you'll need, the home was clean and well maintained.Highly recommend the Beach Pit for your next stay in SPI.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing beach gem, so close to the beach, will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Oklahoma City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had nearly everything we needed. We were able to cook every night including a grill. We were just steps from the beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home and location in South Padre

Our stay at the Beach Pit was amazing. Jacob was very responsive from booking to check out. Home is a great bungalow with vintage charm and amazing amounts of windows to let the sun in. Beach access located right across the street. If desire to hang out at the house there is a deck with fenced in back yard. If you want to spend a great vacation in a great home away from home I would pick the Beach Pit....hope to be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

We loved the location. We could walk just about anywhere.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house with yard and driveway

As others have mentioned, there is some light wear. This is a beach area property, so some is expected. Wonderful is how we described the property and our experience. Conveniently located. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach pit

Had a wonderful weekend at the beach. House was fantastic as was the location. Communication was fantastic and will definitely stay again at the beach pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Beach House with Character

Great location within walking distance of the beach. Loved the older construction with exposed lumber.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

This place is a real score

For the frugal yet discerning traveler, you can't beat this cozy spot. It's just across the street from public beach access, and one block from beachfront dining (Palms Cafe--decent food and drinks overlooking the beach). The street and neighborhood are peaceful and quiet, it felt like a lot of locals and families would be living there. The casita itself is absolutely adorable and the perfect size for a group of friends. The kitchen is fully stocked with the basics, and there is a big, beautiful table that would easily sit a party of eight. That said, we took all of our meals out back on the deck. The TV's have every entertainment platform imaginable, the furniture is comfortable and modern, the beds are heavenly, and the entire house is cleaned and well-maintained. One of our favorite features was all of the complimentary beach stuff provided by the owners. There was a beach wagon, umbrella, 2 beach chairs, and a bunch of boogie boards (such fun!!)--all stuff we would have had to rent otherwise. This is a thoughtful inclusion by the owners. Thank you for a great stay! We're coming back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lanae L.

Great place to stay on SPI

The house was SO conveniently located to the beach, well stocked and comfortable. Jacob was easy to contact and we loved staying here! Can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, steps from the beach, nice deck with grill, comfortable beds and nice kitchen
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019