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Fun Retro Island Vibe * Sleeps 17 * Beach 1 block

4.8 (26 reviews)
South Padre Island

Fun Retro Island Vibe * Sleeps 17 * Beach 1 block

South Padre Island
17
Guests
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms

Super fun retro beach style home. Very large 3 levels, 3000+ sq feet. Less than 1 block to beach, 4 bedr/4 bath sleeps 17 up to 18 ok.

Well stocked, spacious & classic for your next amazing family vacation or reunion. Large open fully equipped kitchen, lots of space + BBQ grill. - New Pool

Multi level for privacy, sunken Tiki Bar (yahoo!) pool table.

Walk to dozens of bars & restaurants - super convenient! Please read all house rules prior to booking

Welcome to our island home! Ideally located a half block from the beach and walking distance to restaurants, shops, and golf cart and other rentals. Both the interior and exterior of this home have been carefully thought out for your vacation! Huge pool, patio and pool furniture, and a hammock in the backyard. Plenty of beds, comfortable furniture, new central A/C, and games (pool table, foosball, air hockey/ping pong/dining table) inside the home and the garage game room.

 

Look no further if you are wanting a true eclectic Island experience with a super fun/cool retro vibe! While this is not a brand new remodel, it has been thoughtfully furnished for a large family to gather all under one roof!

 

3 full levels to create unforgettable family memories while avoiding the “cookie cutter” Crate & Barrel boring decor that all looks the same :) New pool installed as of Jan 2026.

 

Thank you so much for considering our Dolphin House! We hope you will enjoy our home. Please understand this is not a brand new remodel - it has character and some flaws & is not new. Up to two pets are allowed for an additional fee - please inquire!

 

AMENITIES

 

4 bedroom, 4 bath private home

 

Multiple conversation areas where smaller groups can gather but open enough for the whole group to interact

Separate semi private apartment with half kitchen on the 1st floor, opens to the backyard and pool.

Five-minute walk to the beach at Access #9 “Blue Water” this property is on the east side of padre blvd so no need to cross the busy main drag

Excellent location for eating and drinking

Very close (1 block) to the Blue Marlin IGA super market with food, drinks, beach toys and more

3-minute walk to Ben’s Liquors for libations

 

10- minute walk to the entertainment district with all the bars like Luna fine dining, Tequilas, BOBs on the Bay, Driftwood, & Louies Backyard

Very close restaurants include Grapevine Cafe for great breakfast or lunch, the Baked Bear for some awesome ice cream cookie sandwiches, and F&B for further fine dining

We have “some” Chairs, beach towels, boogie boards, sand toys and a wagon to cart it all in available for your use (we can’t say exactly what will be there but guests are invited to use whatever they find - this stuff can disappear so we do NOT guarantee it - bring if you want a 100% guarantee

3 balconies

2nd floor south: Delight in the summer fireworks on weekends

2nd floor north: Relax and chat with friends or have your morning coffee outside overlooking the pool

3rd floor north: Enjoy the quiet of the private balcony off of the primary bedroom

 

Super cool retro Sunken tiki bar with light-up counter

Pool table

 

Free wi-fi / internet

Smart TVs throughout

Outdoor shower for washing off after the beach

Room-darkening curtains in every bedroom

 

Washer/dryer

Pet friendly - max 2 pets - please disclose & additional fee / requirements apply

Gas grill (please bring your own LP tank that we do not provide)

 

PARKING

 

Space for max 4 vehicles in driveway, please do not park on side of road or you can be towed at your own expensive :( Please note a golf cart is included in this count.

 

INTERIOR

 

Themed bedrooms based on the best of SPI:

The Shimmering Sea (primary on 3rd floor): the many and ever-changing shades of blue you see as you drive over the Causeway

Sleeps 2

King bed

Private bath with large tub, walk-in shower, double sinks

Private balcony

Recliner

55-inch smart TV

Room-darkening curtains

Large closet with small dresser

Sunny Days (3rd floor guest): sky blues and sunshiney yellows to make you feel warm and smiley

Sleeps 10

Perfect as “the kids’ room”

Queen bed

2 twin over full bunks with trundles

Private bath with tub/shower combo

Desk/vanity

55-inch smart TV

Room-darkening curtains

Large walk-in closet with small dresser

Sandy Dunes (2nd floor guest): neutral colors that almost make you feel the soft, white sand under your feet.

Sleeps 2

Queen bed

55-inch smart TV

Walk-in closet

Room-darkening curtains

The Surf Shack (1st floor apartment): light, fun laidback private apartment with an easy-going vintage vibe (teens live this spot)

Sleeps 3

Twin over queen bunk bed

Full-size fold-down futon

Half kitchen with full-size refrigerator for extra food, drinks and ice

 

Bath with shower good for rinsing off after the pool or beach and changing out of wet swimsuits

Mini-split AC

55-inch smart TV

 

Living areas:

Open living/dining room with a light, relaxing, coastal feel

Gather around the large sectional sofa or at the ample dining table

Soft boucle swivel chairs let you chat with people on the sofa, at the dining table or in the kitchen.

 

Game room with a chill retro vibe where you can gather on the couch and chairs or along the light up bar.

Set out your taco bar or appetizers on the pass-through from the kitchen or at the bar

Play board games or set out your popcorn on the large vintage coffee table.

Have a friendly game of pool.

Enjoy movies, sports or trivia games on the 65-inch smart TV.

Release your inner mixologist and craft the perfect fresh cocktails in the sunken tiki bar.

 

Sunken tiki bar

Taste-test negroni recipes, delight your guests with freshly made pina coladas or whip up your own frozen margaritas or daiquiris.

Seating for 6 along light-up bar

Variety of glasses for cocktails, wine and beer

Cocktail shakers and barware

Blender

Wine rack

 

Swivel chairs in both areas let people join multiple conversations (in the living room you can easily talk to people on the sectional couch, at the dining table or in the kitchen; in the game room you can talk to people on the couch or turn around and talk to people at the bar)

 

The open arches’ between the rooms mean groups can have a bit of separation but are never totally cut off from one another.

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Main kitchen

The fully stocked kitchen on the 2nd floor is spacious enough for multiple cooks

Side-by-side refrigerator

Electric glass cooktop

Electric oven

Microwave

Dishwasher

4-slice toaster

Electric kettle

Kids’ plates

Crock pot

 

Garage

Dart board

 

Staying clean and tidy

3 bathtub/shower combos, additional shower inside

Outdoor shower in front

Vacuum

Ironing board and iron

Basic cleaning spray

Tile throughout

 

Dining:

Dining table: 8

Bar: 6

Card table (in closet ): 4

Plus:

6 chairs usually on 2nd floor balcony

2 chairs and bistro table usually in apartment

 

Pool/Backyard

 

A new pool was installed as of Jan 2026. We do have a Propane BBQ gas grill (please bring your own propane as we do not provide LP tank)

 

Relax, recharge, and feel right at home!

 

The Nuts & Bolts:

Fresh Towels & bed linens are provided, as well as a starter pack of soaps and trash bags though it is not unlimited nor resupplied so please plan accordingly. We do have coffee, filters, creamer, sweetener, tea, non stick cooking spray and Salt/Pepper all in the house too but not unlimited nor restocked

 

For stays longer than 3 nights, you can exchange towels and linens for free at our office, South Padre Trips, at 2600 Padre Blvd. We answer phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week a rare thing for a host

 

Please read and agree to all house rules before booking. As we have a strict cancel policy, please ask questions before booking to avoid any disappointments. We are glad to answer you - just message us here.

 

This home is located at 108 E Dolphin St on the island. Our property is professionally managed locally by South Padre Island Trips at 2600 Padre Blvd, open 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week if you need assistance.

 

Parking is free. Please note a golf cart is considered a vehicle and a max of 4 vehicles are allowed.

Our listing requires the primary tenant to be 25 years of age or older and present at check-in. If you are NOT 25 years of age you MUST contact us prior to booking as there are additional damage/security deposit requirements if you are not 25 for us to comply with property rules

 

We do offer off season discounts as well as active military, Vet, and tackle football coach discounts. Inquire - we would be happy to assist and host you!

While we want you to have fun, this is not a party property and we do security patrol this home at night , FYI.

Please note we require an e-sign rental agreement with an attached photo ID after booking. This is necessary to maintain our City of South Padre Island Rental License. You may e-sign the rental agreement via E sign prior to arrival to receive your door code. Please provide your email address and attach a photo of your ID to verify your age.

 

An electronic door code is provided to enter the property via text message to the cell phone number on file by 3 pm on day of check in. We do not provide door codes earlier as we cannot have guests attempting to park nor slowing down maid service of course, If you need a somewhat earlier check in, contact our office on day of check in around 1 pm and we can check for you.

 

Loud noises are NEVER permitted including music. Complex quiet time is 10 pm to 9 am. No Smoking * No Parties * No Exceptions

Check in is 3 pm. Check out is 11 a.m

 

Our short term City of South Padre Rental License can be provided upon request.

 

Thank you so much for considering our listing at 108 E Dolphin Street. We would love to have you stay with us! And WHEW - thank you for getting thru all this.

Let us know if you have any questions we appreciate you!

Features and Amenities

Air Conditioning
Central Heating
Linens Provided
Clothes Dryer
Clothes Dryer
Extra Pillows & Blankets
Hangers
Hot Water
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Children's Dinnerware
Coffee Maker

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed, 2 Bunk Beds
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom
1 Bunk Bed

What Our Guests Are Saying

  • Great stay with the family. Would highly recommend.

  • Great place to enjoy with Family in South Padre Island

  • Beautiful house, we enjoyed our stay!

  • place was very clean & comfortable

  • We have booked three or four Airbnb locations in various places. Some have plenty of extras and some not so much. We only had two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom for a seven day stay, no trash bags, no dishwasher pods, etc. There were no spices in pantry nd small things like that, however the best part was the grocery store was a half a block away. Hilda did a great job of getting us trash bags and dishwasher pods. She also had the pool cleaned an extra time due to sand being blown into the pool from a rain the morning of our arrival. We also had issues with the door lock not working and she responded quickly with a battery replacement and it worked perfectly after that. Our family of about 17 had a great time getting together and visit and building lasting memories. My husband and I live in Port Isabel but the children live in Baytown, Spring Branch Texas, Arkansas and New York. Although all of them were born down here they haven’t seen each other in a long time . Fun place!

  • The house was clean, very spacious and great service. The room in the first floor was hot and the bottom bunk was rough. One night we used the washer and water leaked to the garage. I reported it and they said maintenance would come the next day but never did. Couldn’t wash anymore during our stay.

  • We had a wonderful stay at Dolphin Street. The proximity to the beach is unbeatable. The house itself is roomy with a lot of opportunities for shared spaces for large groups. We had 10 adults and 3 kiddos with us. There was ample seating and the open concept meant we could all be together in the common areas whilst still having many bed/bedroom options for privacy. The price was fantastic on weekdays. The host was communicative. The checkout duties were minimal. We would happily stay again!

  • We really enjoyed our visit to South Padre and this house was one of the reasons for that. We loved the pool table and pool. The home is big enough for everyone to hang out and play games, eat and visit. Definitely loved our time here.

Things to know

Pets allowed
Pet fee may apply.
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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