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Tortuga by the Sea | Relaxing Beachside Getaway • Community Pool & Hot Tub • 1 Min Walk to Beach

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A wooden boardwalk leading to the beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A residential area with a central circular plaza, palm trees, and a fountain.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A paved pathway leading to a gated entrance with a clear view of the sea in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 103237 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

South Padre Island

Located in North End, this vacation home is adjacent to South Padre Island Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a dining area.

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Laguna Madre Nature Trail - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬6 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.

Tortuga by the Sea | Relaxing Beachside Getaway • Community Pool & Hot Tub • 1 Min Walk to Beach

📍 6502 Fountain Way (Tortuga by the Sea) – PERMIT #2023-1777
Sleeps 10 | Max Guests: 10 (including children & infants)
🚗 Max Vehicles: 4 (including golf carts or RVs - BOAT TRAILERS NOT PERMITTED)
🚫 PETS/ANIMALS OF ANY KIND ARE NOT PERMITTED!
Spring Break/Holy Week: Immediate families (parents, grandparents, children) only
Wristbands are required for all guests at ALL times.

Welcome to Tortuga by the Sea | Relaxing Beachside Getaway on South Padre Island • Community Pool & Hot Tub • 1 Min Walk to Beach

Welcome to Tortuga by the Sea, a beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home located in the exclusive Villas of South Padre, one of South Padre Island's premier gated beachfront communities. Offering multiple living spaces, two luxurious primary suites, and private beach access just steps away, this spacious home is the perfect destination for family vacations, couples traveling together, and group getaways.

🏡 Spacious Living Designed for Gathering

The bright, open-concept main living area creates the perfect place to spend time together after a day at the beach. Comfortable seating surrounds the living room, while the adjoining dining area and fully equipped kitchen make preparing and sharing meals easy for the entire group. The spacious kitchen offers plenty of countertop space, modern appliances, and everything needed for everything from quick breakfasts to family dinners. A cozy reading nook provides a quiet place to unwind with your favorite book, while the secondary living room offers additional space to relax, watch TV, or give everyone room to spread out. A full laundry room with a washer and dryer adds extra convenience during longer stays.

Bedding Configuration:

• Primary Bedroom 1: King bed (sleeps 2)
• Primary Bedroom 2: King bed (sleeps 2)
• Guest Bedroom 1: Queen bed (sleeps 2)
• Guest Bedroom 2: Two Twin-over-Full bunk beds (sleeps 4)

🏖️ Community Pool & Private Beach Access

Spend sunny afternoons relaxing at the Villas of South Padre's community pool or take the short walk to the neighborhood's private beach access. Within just a few minutes, you'll find yourself on South Padre Island's beautiful sandy shoreline, ready for a day of swimming, beach combing, fishing, or simply soaking up the sun.

From relaxing beach days to exciting island adventures, Tortuga by the Sea places you close to everything South Padre Island has to offer. Enjoy local restaurants, waterfront dining, shopping, dolphin watching tours, fishing charters, water sports, and family-friendly attractions, all just minutes from your front door.

⭐ Amenities and Vacation Essentials Provided

Every stay at Tortuga by the Sea includes a complimentary starter kit stocked with essential vacation items such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, laundry detergent, coffee and filters, olive oil, and basic seasonings. For your comfort, we recommend bringing a few personal favorites such as beach towels, sunscreen, extra blankets, bottled water, or baby items. These small extras will make your stay even more relaxing and worry-free.

Make your South Padre Island vacation even more relaxing with our VayKLife Beach Gear Credit. Guests staying at participating SPI Rentals homes receive complimentary credits to use toward beach chairs, umbrellas, bicycles, boogie boards, and more. Your gear will be delivered right to your door and picked up hassle-free at the end of your stay. No need to pack bulky items, just arrive, unwind, and enjoy the sun and sand.

💙 Hosted by SPI Rentals

When you stay with SPI Rentals, you're in good hands from the moment you book to the day you check out. We take pride in keeping our homes clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully cared for, so you can settle in right away. Since our team is right here on South Padre Island, we're never far if you need anything. We're quick to respond and happy to help. Our goal is to make your stay easy, relaxing, and genuinely enjoyable, so you can spend less time worrying and more time making great memories with your group.

⚠️ Important Payment Notice – Klarna / Affirm

Please note that reservations paid using Klarna, Affirm, or similar “buy now, pay later” virtual cards may decline during processing. There are two separate transactions for each reservation (one for VRBO service fees and one for the rental payment through SPI Rentals). Many virtual one-time card providers only authorize a single transaction, which causes the payment to fail. For this reason, we recommend that guests do not book using Klarna, Affirm, or similar services. If a reservation is attempted using one of these payment methods and the payment declines, the guest will be required to provide an alternative form of payment or cancel the reservation.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • 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
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,237 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 doesn't allow pets

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 not indicated whether 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

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.

Property is also known as

315623

Frequently asked questions

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

This vacation home is situated in North End, just steps from South Padre Island Beach, and within a 10-minute walk of Sea Turtle Inc and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. You'll also find Laguna Madre Nature Trail and South Padre Bayside Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Tortuga by the Sea | Relaxing Beachside Getaway • Community Pool & Hot Tub • 1 Min Walk to Beach?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Tortuga by the Sea | Relaxing Beachside Getaway • Community Pool & Hot Tub • 1 Min Walk to Beach?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as tennis and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Tortuga by the Sea | Relaxing Beachside Getaway • Community Pool & Hot Tub • 1 Min Walk to Beach?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Tortuga by the Sea | Relaxing Beachside Getaway • Community Pool & Hot Tub • 1 Min Walk to Beach?

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 27.4 mi away (51 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tortuga by the Sea | Relaxing Beachside Getaway • Community Pool & Hot Tub • 1 Min Walk to Beach?

Yes, every house at Tortuga by the Sea | Relaxing Beachside Getaway • Community Pool & Hot Tub • 1 Min Walk to Beach comes with a balcony.

Tortuga by the Sea | Relaxing Beachside Getaway • Community Pool & Hot Tub • 1 Min Walk to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations; will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Very close to beach and comfortable house enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This location was perfect for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kim M.

Great house

We have stayed at the same house 3 or 4 times. We enjoyed all the updates to the house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Awesome beach house!

Every year we go to South Padre we rent this property and love it. It holds our large family and is beautifully decorated! It's a close walk to the beach and everything we need! Love our beach trip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Best House on SPI

We have stayed here twice. Newly renovated kitchen. Love the easy walk to the beach and gated community.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Spring Break

We loved, loved, loved this property! Our extended family visited for our kids' spring break. The property was perfect! Spacious and clean and proximate to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

Immaculate, tons of amenities and great location

Better than advertised. This place is huge, immaculate, tons of amenities, great location. Quick beach access to a beautiful beach. Easy communications. I'd stay here again for sure.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mario D.

Excellent

Super nice facility we stayed at and also everyone was so very nice and very helpful At SPI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Spacious, clean & in great location

Great Location! Steps from a gated pool, baby pool and hot tub. And a quick walk to the beach! Garage is stocked with beach supplies (toys, tents, wagon, chairs). Spacious and clean, this house is great for our small family reunion.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Space

We loved the property, private beach access, and proximity to the pool. Would have appreciated an extra roll of paper towels, and towels to dry dishes, but overall great experience. Would book the space again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Letty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Beach Vacay

Lovely time at the Tortuga by the Sea rental. It was better than expected. Beautiful, comfortable home with great attention to detail. Great for large groups to be together and have privacy with the great layout of bedrooms. Clean, convenient and just a two block walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dorinda T.

Above Average

Absolutely enjoyed this lovely home. Beds were comfortable, spacious rooms throughout, quick service for any maintenance needs, and great beach access. The only downfall was the pool was not heated. Thanks!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

Perfect place

The house was perfect for 2 families with 6 kids. Great space for the kids to be kids and enough room for both families with separate living areas. Rental company was great to work with. We ran out of LP gas and they had someone bring a replacement right away. Location is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Tortuga by the sea rating

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at this rental. The staff is and helpful and we were able to get in early. The bunk bed room is perfect for my three granddaughters. It's a beautiful house, close by the ocean. We have stayed there for the last few years and will continue to keep staying there in the future. Everyone had a great time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Perfect house for our family

This house was huge and so convenient for going to the beach or pool, roughly 1-2 minutes each. Having 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms was perfect for our three teenage daughters. The house was very clean and well stocked with towels and toiletries. We also had a sense of safety with it being in a gated community. Can't wait to go back to SPI and stay at this house. We highly recommend this property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Padre gem.

This property was so comfortable. Excellent floor plan for a group of three couples. Huge kitchen, dining area, gathering great room area. Excellent house size for spreading out and having your own space when you wanted. Great beds, bathrooms, well equipped kitchen (with the exception of too few dish towels provided, though not an issue). Very clean!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The space is huge - plenty of room for the group of 10 of us. We enjoyed the community pool - actually we were the only ones at the pool all week! Easy beach access - we walked the beach every day, but with windy conditions, relaxed poolside rather than beachside. The host was accessible and responded immediately to all questions. I suggest people read all of the information before booking - the community to very strict about guests and does not allow others to visit property. We have family in the area and they were not allowed to visit our rental home. This is clearly outlined in the property details. It would have been nice to have some flexibility with this; however, I understand why this is the case given spring break crowds. Overall - beautiful home and great location. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kristine H.

Lacks the Basics

I was torn between Average and Below Average rating and here is why. Our flight arrived later in the evening, we had to pick up the garage door opener from the SPI location that definitely was a little off the beaten path or maybe just a hang out for workers? As for the actual location and stay. The set up was nice, beds were actually comfortable. The things that I have experienced at many other home rentals were definitely less than favorable. Simple things like: coffee filters for the coffee pot, salt and pepper, the pots and pans were well well used, we are at the beach, but no beach towels, all the beach essentials stated that were for us to use were completely broken down from the chairs to the umbrella. Definitely a beautiful house, but what we would consider the basics were not included.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sherry Q.

Great Rental

Large, spacious, beautiful home. Close to the beach and Claytons. Fun for everyone.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Benjamin Y.

Great vacation house

We had a wonderful time at the Tortuga by the Sea. It is a large, cozy home with all the needed amenities for a vacation. My family enjoyed the proximity to the beach, the community pool, and the security offered by this property. The management company did a great job making the house charming and hospitable. We hope to make it back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exquisite vacation

This was one experience that my family and I will not forget. If I can rate this place a 10 out of 10 I would. Thank you for making our vacation an excellent experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Qiana S.

Family Vacation

This house is a beauty and very accommodating! We will definitely recommend this property to family and friends. Great Location!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Beautiful vacation home

I have booked this beautiful vacation home for the past several years! I love the newly renovated beach decor! The house is close to the pool and beach! It is always neat and clean when my family arrives. Easy to book and check in! Just perfect for my large extended family! We have everything from babies and toddlers to teenagers! Love it !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than Expected!

Great house, good beds, nice furniture and very well maintained. Well stay again very soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022