Bayfront w-docks & fish 3 Patios Prime Location
Bayfront w-docks & fish 3 Patios Prime Location
Enjoy a bayfront experience at our Marlin Arms with boat docks & fishing in the heart of the entertainment district.
* Full 2 bedr/2.5 bath - fully equipped kitchen / living in middle, unique set up with 2 master bedrooms one on each side for privacy
* Three patios w/ample views of bay - large Sq Footage
* Boat docks for guest use, onsite BBQ pits, clean pool
* Prime, walkable location
* Tons of renovations
* Abundant sleeping spaces
Please read all house rules prior to booking
Hard to find direct bayfront complex that is in one of the most walkable locations on South Padre for entertainment & restaurants.
Marlin Arms is a small 12 unit building featuring community use by guest boat docks for shallow sports boats, super clean pool, pool side charcoal BBQ pits, & an onsite elevator. Watch fireworks on summer weekends right from your patio.
This 3rd floor space is the nicest here, very front of building on the water with three exterior patios. The owner has made many tasteful renovations like new stainless appliances, furniture & more
What we love about the space
* Bayfront. Kids can fish from the docks or park your boat (first come first serve) yet still just 2 full blocks to free city beach access.
* Floorplan/layout. When you walk in you will notice the completely open feel, with a convenient ½ bath off the living room & kitchen & view of the water. This unit has what could be considered 2 master bedrooms as both have full en suite bathrooms.
Having the living/kitchen in the middle and the bedrooms on each side away from each other affords the most privacy. 1200 sq feet is in the top 5% of 2 bedroom condos on the island in terms of space allowing up to 8 guests
* Three patios for great conversation areas as well as enjoying margaritas or coffee with a partner that have views of fireworks on weekends in summer
* Location. Park your vehicle here and you can walk to half a dozen venues with live music and likely a dozen restaurants from fine dining to Dairy Queen, Subway & Pizza hut. No need to drive!
* Very ample bedding that is adequate for 2 families to split. Exact bedding is a king in the stated Master bedroom, 2nd bedroom is an adult sized bunk bed with a queen over queen and a pull out trundle bed as a single making for a perfect kids bunk room. In living room is a full sized pull out couch allowing up to 8 people
Flat screens in both bedrooms with full en suite bathrooms as well. Fresh, clean linens & towels included with all stays.
Nuts & Bolts:
Condo is professionally cleaned and maintained by South Padre Island Trips, the absolute top rated management company on the island.
While there is a washer & dryer, it is on the 2nd floor of the complex, community use to building and you have to download an app on your phone we can provide, we want to be transparent about this - not super straightforward
We offer significant off-season discounts (Sept 15–Dec 15), plus special pricing for veterans and active-duty military. Message us anytime for a quote—we’d love to host you.
This condo has several pieces of new furniture, new appliances, and some recent other updates. This space however is not a full brand new remodel and is a very reasonable price to reflect this reality PLUS it is directly on the bay for boat and/or fishing
Please understand one significant drawback is this condo has parking for just one vehicle with no guest parking. If you have more than that, you can park the extra at the post office but that is honestly about a mile away
Additionally while this complex is quiet & family oriented - the area it is in is NOT quiet. The upside is walk to all the entertainment - the downside is lots of traffic both foot and cars as well as live entertainment does not provide a dead quiet experience!
You’ll also find for all guests:
A Starter set of toiletries like soaps and trash bags (though not unlimited or replenished)
Coffee, filters, creamer, sweetener, tea, cooking spray, salt & pepper (also not restocked mid-stay)
For stays 3+ nights, you may exchange towels and linens for free at our office at South Padre IslandTrips at 2600 Padre Blvd which is Open 7 days a week and we do feature 24/7 phone support—a rarity among local hosts.
House Rules & Policies
To ensure a comfortable stay for all guests, please review and agree to the house rules:
*Primary renter must be 23+ and present at check-in
*Guests under 23 must message first—additional deposit requirements apply
*Up to 2 pets are allowed, please inquire before booking on additional rules & fees pertaining to dogs.
*White this is a quiet property with security patrols at night the Quiet hours: 10 pm–9 am and therefore No loud music at any time this area is NOT quiet located in its prime entertainment district.
No smoking. No parties. No exceptions.
Check-in: 3 pm | Check-out: 11 am
City of South Padre rental license number available on request
There is space for one full sized 4 door truck. Unfortunately Marlin Arms does not have guest parking (a drawback to note)
Rental Agreement & Check-In
To comply with city rules, all guests must sign a short rental agreement and provide a photo ID after booking. This Agreement is e-signed and emailed to you. Once completed, we’ll issue your electronic door code on day of check in Door codes are texted to the phone on file by 3 pm on arrival day We cannot release codes earlier so cleaning and parking remain on schedule
If you’re hoping for early check-in, contact us around 1 pm on arrival day—we’ll accommodate if we can but not guaranteed. Please contact us.
Property Summary:
2BR / 2.5 Baths
We allow to 8 people max
1 non heated pool. It is fairly basic FYI but having a couple of community use charcoal BBQ pits is a great amenity
2 full blocks to the beach
Full kitchen - community use washer & dryer on 2nd floor that requires the use of an app we can provide to you. Not super easy just to disclose
No smoking, no parties, quiet hours enforced - up to 2 pets ok please inquire prior to booking
Locally managed with 7-days a week open office and 24/7 phone support
Thank you for considering us on Marlin Arms #12. We know this is a lot of info, but we want you to arrive confident, informed, and ready to enjoy everything South Padre Island has to offer.
If you have any questions at all, simply reach out—we’re here to help and would love to host your stay.
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What Our Guests Are Saying
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The inside of the place was nice and very clean, but noisy and pigeon infestation next two units. Rough looking outside. Entrance very dark at night. Not what was expected for the price.
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Great place to stay! Comfortable, quiet, and we enjoyed the pier and pool very much
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El departamento muy bien, con lo necesario, pero las zonas comunes muy descuidadas, en el área de alberca hacen falta sombrillas o toldos.
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Was very satisfied with our experience. I’d go back for another short vacay.
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El alojamiento ideal para pasar unas relajadas vacaciones, sus 3 balcones muy convenientes para tomar una tasa de café, ver el movimiento del centro y observar el atardecer. Cuartos amplios y camas cómodas, cocina con utensilios si decides cocinar en casa. Es un buen apartamento solo lamentamos que esté dentro de un complejo descuidado.
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The apartment was very clean, and my kids loved the bunk beds and the balcony, where we watched the fireworks on Friday night while enjoying the view of the attractions. We also had a great time at the beach and the water park. The go-karts were definitely my kids’ favorite activity. The only issue we encountered was that the door lock code didn’t work when we checked in, so I had to call the office to get a new code. Other than that, everything went smoothly. The check-in instructions were clear, and the office staff communicated with us promptly and effectively. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend this place.
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Host was great. Clean place. Private and secure.
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Overall, we had a great stay. The location is excellent, and we really enjoyed our time here. The entrance can be a little confusing at first, but after a couple of times, it’s easy to figure out. The house was very clean and well maintained. The bathrooms are on the small side, but they were clean and functional. The biggest inconvenience was the parking. There is only one designated parking space, which can be difficult for a two-bedroom rental since it’s common for guests to have two vehicles. There is additional parking about a 3-minute walk away, but with a group of eight people, it was inconvenient having to fit everyone into one vehicle. Another downside was that the elevator was out of service for most of our stay, so carrying luggage, coolers, and other items up and down the stairs was challenging. Other than those issues, we had a wonderful time. We enjoyed fishing, watching beautiful sunsets, listening to free live music nearby, and relaxing at the pool, which was also v
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The inside of the place was nice and very clean, but noisy and pigeon infestation next two units. Rough looking outside. Entrance very dark at night. Not what was expected for the price.
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Great place to stay! Comfortable, quiet, and we enjoyed the pier and pool very much
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El departamento muy bien, con lo necesario, pero las zonas comunes muy descuidadas, en el área de alberca hacen falta sombrillas o toldos.
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Was very satisfied with our experience. I’d go back for another short vacay.
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El alojamiento ideal para pasar unas relajadas vacaciones, sus 3 balcones muy convenientes para tomar una tasa de café, ver el movimiento del centro y observar el atardecer. Cuartos amplios y camas cómodas, cocina con utensilios si decides cocinar en casa. Es un buen apartamento solo lamentamos que esté dentro de un complejo descuidado.
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The apartment was very clean, and my kids loved the bunk beds and the balcony, where we watched the fireworks on Friday night while enjoying the view of the attractions. We also had a great time at the beach and the water park. The go-karts were definitely my kids’ favorite activity. The only issue we encountered was that the door lock code didn’t work when we checked in, so I had to call the office to get a new code. Other than that, everything went smoothly. The check-in instructions were clear, and the office staff communicated with us promptly and effectively. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend this place.
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Host was great. Clean place. Private and secure.
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Overall, we had a great stay. The location is excellent, and we really enjoyed our time here. The entrance can be a little confusing at first, but after a couple of times, it’s easy to figure out. The house was very clean and well maintained. The bathrooms are on the small side, but they were clean and functional. The biggest inconvenience was the parking. There is only one designated parking space, which can be difficult for a two-bedroom rental since it’s common for guests to have two vehicles. There is additional parking about a 3-minute walk away, but with a group of eight people, it was inconvenient having to fit everyone into one vehicle. Another downside was that the elevator was out of service for most of our stay, so carrying luggage, coolers, and other items up and down the stairs was challenging. Other than those issues, we had a wonderful time. We enjoyed fishing, watching beautiful sunsets, listening to free live music nearby, and relaxing at the pool, which was also v
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