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A heated pool
Children's area
Beach
Children's area
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8859 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Packery Channel
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Padre Balli Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Corpus Christi

With a stay at this vacation home in Corpus Christi (Padre Island), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Whitecap Beach and 7 minutes from North Padre Island Beach. .This vacation home is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Padre Island National Seashore and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Padre Balli Park.

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Packery Channel - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Padre Balli Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • North Padre Island Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Bob Hall Pier - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Padre Island Burger Company - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stylish Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat | Heated Pool & Pirate Playground

Smugglers Cove - Captain's Corner TSPC921: Stylish Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat | Heated Pool and Pirate Playground

Why Guests Love This Property
Captain’s Corner offers a stylish, dog-friendly retreat just a short stroll from the Gulf of Mexico. This bright corner townhome combines comfort with coastal charm, featuring an open living area for cooking, dining, and relaxing together. Kids will delight in the pirate ship playground nearby, while adults can unwind by the heated pool or enjoy the serene private patio. It’s the perfect setting for families, couples, or small groups seeking both adventure and relaxation on North Padre Island.

Highlights
5-minute walk to the beach for sun, sand, and surf
Sleeps up to 8 guests, ideal for families or friends
Heated pool and splash pad for year-round fun
Pirate ship playground just steps from your door
Dog-friendly with space for up to two, no weight restrictions
Modern, fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances
Open living area with flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi

Sleeping Arrangements (2x2, sleeps 8)
Primary bedroom: Queen bed
Second bedroom: Queen-over-queen bunk bed
Living area: Queen sleeper sofa
Bathrooms:
Walk-in shower for primary
Tub/shower combo for guest
Clean Bed Promise: We wash every sheet, towel, and comforter after each stay at our in-house professional facility at over 140°F, exceeding CDC standards.

Kitchen and Dining
The fully stocked kitchen includes cookware, utensils, and a 12-cup coffee maker. Dine together at the table with seating for eight, or enjoy casual meals in the open living area while staying connected with family and friends.

Community Amenities
Guests enjoy Smugglers Cove’s heated pool (up to 85°F in winter), splash pad, and pirate ship playground. Lounge on poolside chairs, gather under tiki huts, or grill a meal at the community charcoal stations. Reserved parking for two vehicles is provided, with additional guest spaces throughout the complex.

Guest FAQs
Q. Can we bring pets?
A. Yes! Captain’s Corner welcomes up to two dogs with no weight restrictions. Standard pet and cleaning fees apply.

Q. How close is the beach?
A. Only a 5-minute walk—no driving required.

Q. Are linens and towels included?
A. Yes. Every stay includes Padre Escapes’ Clean Bed Promise with freshly laundered linens, towels, and comforters. Starter supplies like soap, paper products, and dish soap are provided.

Q. Is Wi-Fi and laundry available?
A. Yes. Complimentary private Wi-Fi and an in-home washer/dryer are provided.

Location
Beach Access – 5-minute walk
Mustang Island State Park – 7 miles
Padre Island National Seashore – 15 miles
Downtown Corpus Christi – 20 miles
USS Lexington – 26 miles
Texas State Aquarium – 26 miles

Policies and Details
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Primary guest must be 25+ with valid ID matching the reservation
Signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check-in
Dog Friendly Property: Maximum of Two Dogs/No Weight Restriction
Pet Fees: For stays of 1–29 days, the pet fee is $100 per pet plus a $50 cleaning fee, and for stays of 30+ days, the pet fee is $300 per pet plus a $100 cleaning fee

STR Permit #: 307834
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 859 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Stylish Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat | Heated Pool & Pirate Playground Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a great stay. Close to the beach and great pool for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Obsessed!!!

We visited to celebrate my youngest son’s 5th birthday and this place was a show stopper! My boys were so impressed and overjoyed with how clean and well done this place was. I’m a nit picky person and I was looking in every corner but could not find a thing to complain about. The kitchen had a perfect selection of kitchen utensils, bathrooms with enough toiletries, literally only had to buy our food…. They even had goodies waiting for our dogs. We locked ourselves out of the bedroom 30min after arriving and in under 30min someone showed up to help! Also have the pool/ play area right at the door was perfect, and not noisy in the slightest, and very clean…. also down from the play area around the corner are grills and covered tables, which were so clean and worked great for my sons birthday cook out. We were so sad to leave! The beach is right around the corner literally! We walked the shore 3 times a day, we can’t wait to go back! My boys are already eager to save up for our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and really nice place

I had a quick stay, but really enjoyed the location and well decorated place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023