See SpaceX Launches from Balcony; Beautiful 3 Bedrooms; Heated Pool
Apartment in South Padre Island, TX
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
For your safety, always professionally cleaned and disinfected. You may self check in and out using keyless entry. Provided in condo: hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, disinfectant wipes.
For your comfort--capacity is limited to 6 adults and a total of 8 people.
Enjoy the Penthouse with the added bedroom and space of a three bedroom, two bath condo at beautiful La Isla for the same price as a two bedroom. It's an extra 286 square feet or 25% larger. Great if there are kids. With 15 feet ceilings in the dining and living areas you will feel the enormous space. The location within La Isla is ideal being a top floor end unit, thus no noise from neighbors while you are sleeping. The beach is an 8 minute walk away. Yes, there is an elevator. The balcony is 112 square 23% larger than two bedroom units. The views from the balcony are awesome, with the gulf to your left, the bay to your right and the ship channel straight ahead (see who can spot the largest ship going to the Port of Brownsville.) With SpaceX launches the balcony is the best location on the Island. You can see the SpaceX TEST ROCKET on the pad. You can see, hear and feel the launches and landings. From the master bedroom you have a great view of the pools to check activities there. La Isla is next door to the waterpark and the best restaurants on the preferred south end of the Island.
The living room furniture is kept new to compliment the beautiful original art by local artists throughout the condo. The paint is fresh with semi-annual touchups. There is a powered shade for the full size glass door to the balcony. The owners maintain a home warranty policy to protect the appliances and the air conditioner condenser was replaced in 2017 as well. We do not keep the thermostat locked while other condos force you to accept the temperature they want. Just ask you turn up per the check out instructions. The kitchen is frankly over equipped giving you the ability to prepare any meals you might desire. It is ideal for entertaining as the dining table seats eight and the bar seats three.
The master bedroom has a King bed, the middle bedroom has a double bed plus twin bunks and the back bedroom has a Queen bed. This configuration ideal if a second couple is joining you. There is a washer/dryer, a huge benefit for towels and beachwear. Included: iron and board (ha!), extra towels, TV's, DVRs, and we try to keep the back bedroom closet stocked with beach and water toys for the kids.
La Isla is a gated community with onsite security as well as onsite managers office. La Isla was first occupied in 2009 making it one of the newest complexes on the Island. There is small gym on site and the beach is a quick walk away. Traffic on the Island can be slow during holidays and the fact La Isla is one quarter mile south of the causeway saves 15+ minutes compared to the north end of South Padre. Makes a lot of difference when the kids are asking "Are we there yet." Plus from the master bedroom you can see the Island end of the causeway to assess traffic.
One large pool is heated to a nice 78-80 degrees.
The owners acquired the property in 2016, did lots of upgrades and used it exclusively for themselves until purchasing a home ten miles away. Our response time if needed, will be very quick.
Please no pets or smoking (smoking allowed on balcony).
City of South Padre Island Account # 432392
City of South Padre Island Permit # 2023-0107
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of South Padre Island, TX
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay and would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a fantastic stay in David’s place! The place was clean, beach was walking distance, the Waterpark was er next door. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. We will absolutely come back.
10.0 / 10.0
This property was amazing. The building itself is a little dated but the unit was great! It had everything we needed and then some. David was a wonderful host. After telling him of our travel delays he offered an additional day at no cost. We used codes to check in. The location is a little south of the action but I liked the quiet. It’s a bit of a walk to the beach but not too bad. If you have littles I would want a wagon. It was a wonderful vacation. Would definitely go back and use this property again!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent property.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, very clean, great place for the family. We had a great 4th of July and really loved the space. Had everything advertised and will go back again.
10.0 / 10.0
The location was perfect - close to KOA, Isla Blanca Park, Margaritaville and other shops and restaurants. Our goal was to see the Starship launch. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. Due to fog, we did not see the launch, but we heard and felt it all. We could see the launch tower from the balcony when the weather was good, so I know it’s a great spot to see the launch. The condo was clean and had everything we needed. Many VRBOs have minimal supplies. This place was well stocked. We didn’t have to go buy extra paper supplies, laundry detergent, etc. He even had coffee for the week, both regular and decaf. Have not seen that before. Will book this one again if we can get back to SPI for another launch.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time as a family staying at this location. David is a great host! Condo was spacious and clean. Beds were very comfortable! Great area to be in for all ages. Water park is right next door and the beach is near by. The swimming pool and hot tub was nice to use after a long day out with the kids.
10.0 / 10.0
Thoroughly impressed with this location, the condo itself, and the owner. Anything that could have been forgotten was available on arrival. Mr. David left plenty of information for us to navigate while on the island. First time renter, and definitely worth the experience.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely grateful for this mini vacation at you La Isla! Everything extremely close and property well maintained 🙂
10.0 / 10.0
La Isla residences are my first option in SPI
10.0 / 10.0
Our family has spent many summer vacations on South Padre Island. We all agreed that this was our favorite condo! First of all, the condo was super spacious and we had plenty of space for all of us (6 adults, toddler and a baby). We were impressed that there we so many small details that often go overlooked. The kitchen was well supplied, the owner even sent us a list of everything supplied in kitchen including spices! The location on the south end of the island was quite a bit quieter than the north end of the island. We also really enjoyed the pool. We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect property for your South Padre Island stay! David has a wonderful binder full of information on where to eat and what to do on the island if you are a first time visitor to the island. Condo is spacious, clean, bright and is decorated with art from island artists. We had a wonderful time and hope to visit again!
8.0 / 10.0
Great location. Pools were not heated as advertised and equipment in gym was broken. The actual condo was wonderful.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay
10.0 / 10.0
Overall the experience was good. There were a couple items we needed to get clarification on how to use. Communication with the property manager was great, overall a positive experience.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice and spacious condo. We had a wonderful time there. David was great to work with and was very accommodating. Would definitely stay there again!
10.0 / 10.0
This property was very well equipped from dishes to towels. The property is located within 8 mins walking to the beach. Prime location next to restaurants and activities. Property consists of 2 pools and hot tubs. Very nice view from the balcony. We rented golf carts so it was very easy to get up and down the island. Walmart and HEB within mins of the condo. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Loved this place. The ONLY thing we had trouble with was getting through the pedestrian gate. The key we had didn’t open the only gate we located on the property so we walked around through the vehicle gate entrance the first day.
The next days we drove to the isla park. It was probably better to drive. When we walked around the first day it was a 15 minute walk which was a bit too much exercise than we wanted.
Other than that everything else was great. The blinds to the sliding door didn’t work but that wasn’t an issue since we didn’t need to dim the living room for any reason.
Would definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfection!
The property was amazing. It was perfect for our group of 7. The manager was easy to get in contact with. While our clogged toilet was not resolved during our stay, we still had an accessible bathroom so it was not inconvenient. I loved the book of suggestions for places to eat. It is perfect for first time SPI visitors.
10.0 / 10.0
SPI La Isla condo
Very nice condo, highly recommended to stay on the island.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect
We truly felt at home. So spacious, clean, and fully stocked with everything you need.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved Our Stay
We loved everything about this great property. Parking was easy with the assigned spot and an additional guest spot. No keys needed bc gate and door are code protected. The pool was very nice and not overly crowded. Actually there are two pools.
There is no direct beach access but Isla Blanca is very close. The property is very spacious. The more I write the more I can’t wait to be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for our family of 6!
Where do I start?! From the booking to arrival to departure and everything in between; everything was perfect. David was amazing; he got all the info to me before arrival making check in very smooth. The evening we go there I realized we didn't have the gate key to walk down to the beach so I texted David and he brought it right over the next morning! My kids loved that they had room to spread out in the condo and I loved the fully stocked kitchen so I could make meals for us rather than eating out every night or worrying about bringing our own cookware. Coffee in the mornings on the patio was the best! I could go on forever about all the great things. This was such a great experience for our kiddos and I'm glad I found this condo for our kiddos first time at the beach!! We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
5 stars
Nice ..comfortable .relax.clean clean clean
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful!!!
This was our first family trip in about 8 years and we definitely chose well. This was also our first use of VRBO, which was so simple and smooth. The trip consisted of myself, my wife, and our four kids (15, 12, 9, 3). My wife’s grandpa also stayed two nights with us as well.
I am a researcher and had never been to SPI. I looked at so many properties, that even my 15 year old said she couldn’t remember what I chose!
THE CONDO: There was a ton of space for everyone to relax and spread out. It was stocked with anything you could ever want for a short stay. The price for the 5 day trip was very comparable and most times less to what two rooms for a hotel stay would have been. Plus, it allowed us the amenities of all the space, a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and washer/dryer. So we actually saved money by cooking some meals. It was very clean. David was super easy to communicate with. There is an awesome book that details the island, the condo, and even has restaurant reviews of the area. In fact, when someone would mention a restaurant option or a beach, my daughter and I would find ourselves mumbling, “well, David just said that it was ok and not very good.”
Having never been to SPI, I was not sure about the layout of the island in relation to the beach. The map looked like everything was close, but was anxious about that going into it. After being there, I realized that unless you want to be ocean front, it literally doesn’t matter where else on the island you stay. They are all the same distance to the beach. The condo is on the 4th floor, but there is a large elevator right next to the door. There are also luggage carts on the bottom level. The condo was super quiet. We had people beside use but I never knew until I saw them on the balcony one day. The view is of the end of the island. You could see across the bay to SpaceX as described. You could also see the beaches on either side. We loved sitting on the balcony in the morning. The walk to the beach was about 7 minutes with four kids and a wagon. But it was very direct. The beach is beautiful and after driving the entire island, this section of the beach was very quiet and family friendly. The waters are shallow (up to my waist for a long ways) which made it great for kids. Me and the kids even walked down at night to walk.m. There are two pools that are smaller, but functional and the kids loved them. Two large hot tubs as well.
5 stars and would stay again!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place
This property was exactly what I was expecting. It was clean, roomy, well supplied and the location is fabulous. David has provided a great resource of local restaurants and activities.
I loved sitting on the balcony in the morning, the location to the beaches and restaurants.
If we were to return to SPI I would definitely try his place first.
10.0 / 10.0
Family spring break getaway
We had an excellent experience with this vacation. We were looking for a place close to beach, with a pool, 3 bedrooms & 2 baths so our teens could have their own space. The condo was beautifully decorated, very comfy and very clean! The icing on the cake was the perfect view of Space X from the balcony which made my husband very happy. David left easy instructions including restaurant recommendations which was very helpful We will definitely return and select this property again.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place to stay!
This is a very nice condo. It was very clean and was plenty of room for 6 of us. Mattress and mattress covers need some updating but did not take away from our vacation enjoyment. There were some things that were to be supplied which we needed to go get but we stayed in an off season (November) and we had no issues getting what we needed nearby. Things are explained well inside the book in the condo which was helpful. We hope to return sometime in the future. Thank you !
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay. Clean and spacious condo.
Great stay. Clean and spacious condo.
8.0 / 10.0
family vac
it was great, except for the power outage, but it happens. very nice condo . would like to rent again in the future.
8.0 / 10.0
Easy Process
The condo was just as it appeared online. It felt like home. It had everything we needed. The check-in and check-out process were easy and smooth. The owner left clear instructions for operating everything in the condo. My only cons were that the beds were uncomfortable, the bedrooms didnt get as cool as the kitchen and living room areas, and I wish they had more bath towels. We had to wash bath towels everyday.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Family Vacation
Can’t say enough great things about this place! First, the property was just as described. Very clean and comfortable.
Pantry was stocked with so many things, coffee, napkins, plastics wear, seasonings etc.. the list goes. We had a great time! If we decide to take another vacation in South Padre we would definitely stay again. Thank you David!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome
We had a wonderful time and will be back
10.0 / 10.0
Great quick getaway
We had never been to South Padre and only had limited time while our son was home from the Air Force Academy.
The condo was amazing. The views were great and the kids loved using the binoculars to look out at the Space X platform. The home is perfectly situated within walking distance to restaurants, shops, a water park and of course the beach! We took the advice of the owners and went to Isla Blanca Beach which was less than a 2 minute drive and had bathrooms, snack shops, gift shops and a boardwalk.
We loved our trip and can't wait to visit again!
5.0 / 10.0
Our 6 night stay was delightful. We had some family in and we were a;; very comfortable. David provides all of the amenities you would ever need and the house was spotless when we arrived.We had on minor issue but David addressed it right away after texting hi,I highly recommend this unit and the area.Thanks, Jon
10.0 / 10.0
Beach Vacation
Our 6 night stay was delightful. We had some family in and we were a;; very comfortable.
David provides all of the amenities you would ever need and the house was spotless when we arrived.
We had on minor issue but David addressed it right away after texting hi,
I highly recommend this unit and the area.
Thanks, Jon
10.0 / 10.0
Summer family vacation
We had a wonderful stay at South Padre Island! We enjoyed the condo, pool and location! We would love to do it again!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful, serene
A wonderful place to stay when visiting South Padre. We enjoyed staying at LA Isla so very much. Close to everything but not right in the middle of everything. It was just perfect for us.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfection
This place has it all! As a family with young children we already bring so much. But at this condo they provided everything a family needs. It was clean, furnished beautifully and in a good location. If your reading this review. This is the place to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely Amazing!
Absolutely marvelous. Home away from home atmosphere. Really (x5) nice. Hate to leave.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in South Padre Island?
The average price for a rental in South Padre Island is $471 per night. This rental is $87 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at See SpaceX Launches from Balcony; Beautiful 3 Bedrooms; Heated Pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at See SpaceX Launches from Balcony; Beautiful 3 Bedrooms; Heated Pool. Enjoy the water!
Is See SpaceX Launches from Balcony; Beautiful 3 Bedrooms; Heated Pool pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at See SpaceX Launches from Balcony; Beautiful 3 Bedrooms; Heated Pool?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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