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Beach Steps Away - Great Value + pool

4.8 (9 reviews)
South Padre Island

Beach Steps Away - Great Value + pool

South Padre Island
8
Guests
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms

Stay near all the action—just 100 steps to the beach—in this value priced 2BR/2BA 2nd floor condo.

• Small pool shared by 4 condos

• Full kitchen, living room, WiFi

• Up to 8 allowed

* BBQ grills may be brought

• Clean, all-tile interior with older yet cozy vibe

• Bedding: King in master; full-over-full bunk + trundle in 2nd room

 

Please review house rules before booking.

Welcome to Practical Harbor by the Beach #4

If you’re looking for a simple, comfortable place in a fantastic walkable area, this condo is a wonderful match. The location is hard to beat—you’ll be less than 100 steps or so from the beach and only a short stroll from restaurants, bars, shops, and kid-friendly activities. It’s a smart, budget-friendly option for enjoying the best of South Padre Island without sacrificing convenience that is great for families

 

The Space

* This is a 2nd floor unit in a small, quiet 4-plex, offering an easy and relaxed stay which will require the use of stairs

* Cozy yet small backyard pool shared by just these 4 condos

* Clean and functional with all-tile floors and high ceilings. This is a great value that represents affordability but it a tad dated inside.

* Eat-in kitchen counter plus a corner-bench dining nook, ideal for meals or board games

* The condo includes 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, and can host up to 8 guests, including babies and toddlers. Sleeping arrangements work best when some guests are children.

Bedrooms & Sleeping Setup

* Primary bedroom: King bed + private en-suite bathroom

* Guest bedroom: Full-over-full bunk bed with a twin trundle

* Living room: Standard couch (not a sleeper) + queen airbed available — please bring bedding if you plan to use the airbed

 

Kitchen & Amenities

The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, and dinnerware so you can cook and save during your stay. (Note: There is no dishwasher however)

We welcome BBQ grills if you wish to bring—please grill in front of the building, not near the pool since that area is shared.

You’ll also find:

Fresh, clean towels and linens

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.

 

Location Highlights

This condo is in one of SPI’s most walkable pockets, with the Public beach access at the end of Harbor St.. CVS conveniently nearby for quick essentials

For excellent lunch & dinners Nautico is nearly across the street—great food and drinks plus also an Easy walk to Meatball Café for Italian, Café Karma for coffee, Grapevine (gluten-friendly), Longboards for late night eats & live music (family friendly) , Tequila Sunsets, and the famous seafood buffet at Louie’s Backyard

 

Gravity Park with go-karts and mini golf just down the road—kids love it

If you’re traveling with a group, we manage all 4 condos in this building and can help you reserve multiple units. Layouts and interiors are nearly identical.

 

Condition & Management

This condo is older and not remodeled, but it is clean, functional, well-kept, and an excellent value for families wanting space and walkability. It is professionally cleaned and maintained by South Padre Island Trips, the most reliable management company on the island.

Property has 2 off-street parking spaces included for the condo and Up to two pets allowed with fee (please request in advance and fee applies) Pets may not enter the pool area and may not be left alone to bark

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.

 

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

*Quiet property with security patrols at night the Quiet hours: 10 pm–9 am and therefore No loud music at any time

No smoking. No parties. No exceptions.

Check-in: 3 pm | Check-out: 11 am

City of South Padre rental license number available on request

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 cod 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.

 

Nuts & Bolts Summary

2BR / 2BA

We allow to 8 (best with some children for tha count)

Small shared pool (4 units)

<100 yards to the beach

Full kitchen (no dishwasher)

2 parking spaces off street

Pet-friendly (with restrictions and additional fees do apply)

No smoking, no parties, quiet hours enforced

 

Locally managed with 7-days a week open office and 24/7 phone support

 

Thank you for considering Practical Harbor by the Beach #4. 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.

 

Features and Amenities

Air Conditioning
Central Heating
Linens Provided
Extra Pillows & Blankets
Hangers
Hot Water
Towels Provided
Children's Dinnerware
Coffee Maker
Pots & Pans
Dishes & Utensils
Kitchen

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Bunk Bed
Living Room
1 Air Mattress

What Our Guests Are Saying

  • Muy buena ubicación accesible a la playa, zona tranquila muy limpio todo

  • Excelente lugar para pasar unos días relajados. Muy cerca de la playa , farmacias y tiendas. Volvería seguro, sin dudar.

  • great location, everything was clean.

  • Clean and cozy! 🙂

  • It was a nice place to stay. If you don't want to drive everything was right there

  • Great stay! Thankful for the flexibility since it was last minute. Host was quick to respond and so helpful!

  • We enjoyed the stay at this place, the beach was super close, we enjoyed the pool, and the stay was peaceful and safe

  • Amazing Airbnb!

Things to know

No pets
No smoking
No parties or events
Suitable for children
Suitable for infants
Quiet hours
22:00–09:00
Additional rules
- An electronic key code is provided they day of check in by 3 pm, generally not before to the phone number on file - An e-sign rental agreement we do email to you must be completed to prior to arrival along with attaching a picture of your photo ID. This is NOT optional and required to maintain our STR Rental License with the City. - Minimum age of primary tenant is 25 years unless you contact us prior to arrival. If under 25, additional damage deposit is required You MUST inquire if not 25 The maximum amount of guests indicated is the absolute maximum. We count infants (children under 2) as guests. In other words infants count on your total amount of guests allowed, no exceptions. The primary guest must check in and accompany guests. Subletting is strictly prohibited. - One of the beds counted is an airbed we provide with pump as well as potentially a sleeper sofa coach. Please bring bedding if you plan on using Property is professionally managed locally by South Padre Island Trips at 2600 padre Blvd 78597 - our office is open 9 am to 5 pm seven days a week of you should need anything. No Smoking * No Parties * No Exceptions Loud noises are NEVER permitted including music. Complex quiet time is 10 pm to 9 am. Pool is open 8 am to 9:00 pm including outdoor hot tubs (if applicable) BBQing on property is not allowed unless otherwise noted Check in is 3 pm. Check out is 11 a.m. Our rental includes a starter pack of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, soaps and dishwasher pods - it is not unlimited nor replenished. For stays more than 2 nights you may want to bring more we do not re supply. For our 1 bedroom condos, max is 1 car. For two & 3 bedrooms, 2 cars for parking though some properties may have less please check the description carefully. Additional free parking is available at the inter Modal bus station or at the post office on the Island as well as along Gulf Blvd. A golf cart is considered a vehicle FYI Generally NO PETS unless listing description indicates otherwise - if you do not disclose you will be evicted :( The pet fee for pet friendly properties is $75 plus 17% occupancy tax PER PET. If the property IS pet friendly, pets may not be left alone to bark, allowed on furniture, & all pet droppings must be picked up & properly disposed of. Pets are never allowed in or by pool areas nor are they allowed to be off lease on property Unauthorized / non registered guests are NOT allowed. Get togethers NOT allowed nor unregistered guests in pool area. At check out, you must turn the thermostat to 78 degrees, put all dirty dishes in dishwasher and turn on, and take all trash in unit out to dumpster. Failure to do so results in an excessive cleaning fee of $150 billed to the credit card on file Please message us prior to booking if you have any questions we are here to help :) Finally, whew! Thank you so much for getting thru all this. We want your stay to be awesome and no disappointments is all. South Padre Trips Staff

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