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A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Padre Balli Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Packery Channel
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪29 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 5 minutes from North Padre Island Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Padre Island National Seashore and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Padre Balli Park.
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What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Padre Balli Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • North Padre Island Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bob Hall Pier - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Packery Channel - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Padre Island Burger Company - ‬4 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.

Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool & More

Aruba Bay Resort - blu TABG109: Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool and More

Why Guests Love This Property
Guests love blu for its vibrant beach-inspired style, open-concept layout, and private patio perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Families enjoy the pet-friendly accommodations, easy beach access, and resort amenities, making every stay both relaxing and fun.

Highlights
Spacious 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom townhouse sleeps 8
Private fenced patio for outdoor relaxation
Open living, dining, and fully equipped kitchen
Washer and dryer for added convenience
Flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi throughout
Access to Aruba Bay Resort pools, Tiki huts, and game room
Short 15-minute walk to the beach

Sleeping Arrangements
Master bedroom: Queen bed
Second bedroom: Full-over-full bunk bed
Living area: Queen sleeper sofa
Bathrooms: Walk-in shower
Half bathroom

Kitchen and Dining
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops
Seating for ten
Keurig and 12-cup coffee maker

Community Amenities
Heated resort-style pool with two slides
Heated pool and splash pad across the street
Pool Update: The pool is open and available for normal use. Due to local Stage 3 water restrictions, decorative features like fountains and splash elements are temporarily unavailable.
Poolside loungers, Tiki huts, and picnic tables
Clubhouse and game room
Pickleball court and two-level deck overlooking the canal
Charcoal grills, boat slip rentals, fish cleaning station

Guest FAQs
Q: Is there a washer and dryer on-site?
A: Yes! The townhouse has a convenient washer and dryer to keep everyone’s beach towels and clothes fresh.

Q: How close is the beach?
A: Just a short 15-minute walk! Grab your sunscreen and flip-flops for a fun day in the sand.

Q: What entertainment options are available?
A: Blu is stocked with flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi for streaming. Plus, Aruba Bay Resort offers pools, a game room, Tiki huts, and a pickleball court.

Q: Is parking available?
A: Yes! Reserved parking for two vehicles in front of the entrance, with additional guest parking nearby.

Location
15-minute walk to the beach
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 #: 307870
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and a fitness center. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and 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
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

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
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • 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

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Property located in a resort

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

194

Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool & More Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pool is amazing. Home was clean and well decorated. A
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacque S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless! Beautiful! Spacious! Relaxing! Had everything we needed :) thank you for helping us create the best memories- definitely will be back to blu!Also, loved the little kid bowls and plates that was a great touch and very helpful!The kids Loved the swimming pools too- clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Monica E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

The condo was great. Plenty of room for our family of 3 plus a small dog. The yard was perfect for her, too. The only issue were the mattresses were not comfortable, but everyone has different preferences for that. The property grounds were nice and the pool looked like fun, just always super busy. Overall, great place and a nice sta!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

danny b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Wonderful place
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly stay very close to beach

Highly recommend this condo - super cute! Everything was as listed/described and staff was very responsive and helpful with booking and checking in. Will do this one again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy E., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the stay in North Padre Island

Townhome unit was very clean, fully stocked, and had easy access to the beach. Our family had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Derrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a wonderful stay for the entire family! We’ll go back for sure!

Staying at Blu was very nice and relaxing. The only reason we gave it 4 stars is because of the construction going on right outside our rental. The place had a cool vibe and the pool, games and deck on site were a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario G.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a wonderful experience, our kids love the place and pool

I will definitely book with u guys next year or sooner if possible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022