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Family Beachside Retreat | Heated Pool, Hot Tub & Dog-Friendly

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On the beach
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a window overlooking a balcony.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a small side table, a yellow armchair, and a television.
Property grounds
A heated pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61060 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Padre Balli Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bob Hall Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Corpus Christi

With a stay at this condo in Corpus Christi (Padre Island), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Whitecap Beach and 7 minutes from North Padre Island Beach. .This beach condo is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Mustang Island State Park and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Padre Island National Seashore.

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Padre Balli Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • North Padre Island Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Bob Hall Pier - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Port Aransas Beach - 34 min drive - 24.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brewster Street Icehouse On The Island - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Beachside Retreat | Heated Pool, Hot Tub & Dog-Friendly

El Constante 226: Family Beachside Retreat | Heated Pool, Hot Tub and Dog-Friendly

Why Guests Love This Property
Guests love the prime beachside location, where the sound of the waves and soft sea breeze set the perfect vacation tone. With two private balconies offering both beach and dune views, this inviting condo provides a relaxing home base for families, couples, and pet lovers alike. Enjoy the heated saltwater pool, unwind in the hot tub, or take a few steps to the sandy shore for a morning walk. Every detail—from the open living area to the cozy bedrooms—creates a comfortable and memorable coastal stay.

Highlights
Beachfront complex with partial Gulf and dune views
Dog-friendly property (see policies for restrictions)
Two private balconies to enjoy sunrises and sea breezes
Heated saltwater pool and relaxing hot tub
Open living, dining, and kitchen layout
Private bathrooms in both bedrooms
Free private Wi-Fi and flat screen TVs

Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed
Second Bedroom (2nd Floor): Queen bed
Living Area (1st Floor): Full-size sleeper sofa
Bathroom:
1st Floor – Half bath
2nd Floor – Tub/shower combo 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
Fully equipped kitchen
Dining table seating for six
12-cup coffee maker
Full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher
Dishware, cookware, and utensils provided

Community Amenities
Heated saltwater pool (heated to 86°F in cooler months)
Hot tub
Poolside loungers and shaded tables
Gazebo with gas grills
On-site laundry facility ($2 per wash/dry, quarters available at office)
Designated golf cart parking
Open parking for two vehicles (permit required)

Guest FAQs
Q. Do you allow golf carts?
A. Yes! There’s designated golf cart parking for registered guests.

Q. Is the pool heated year-round?
A. Yes, the saltwater pool is heated to a comfortable 86°F during the cooler months.

Q. Can I bring my dog?
A. Yes! This property allows up to two dogs under 25lbs each, following HOA breed and weight restrictions (see Policies and Details below).

Q. Are there laundry facilities?
A. Yes, there’s a coin-operated laundry room on-site for guest use.

Location
Beachfront Complex
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/Weight Restriction of 25lbs or Less
Dog breeds not permitted at El Constante due to HOA guidelines: Pit Bull-type, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Malamute, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow, Wolf-dog hybrid, or Husky-type (including Siberian)
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
For long-term stays, mail may be forwarded to the property address and retrieved from the front office during the guest’s stay

STR Permit #: 303904
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: 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

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

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 ocean

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: 1,060 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

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Family Beachside Retreat | Heated Pool, Hot Tub & Dog-Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is clean and a short walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay, and will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and property was completely ready when we checked in. The views and the accommodations were just as described and as shown in their pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anya

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mothers Day weekend

Great place for Mother’s Day weekend get away. Kids had a blast and within walking distance of the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Beach Stay

We enjoyed the location of the property and the view of the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy access, both checking in, and checking out. The unit is accommodating and the community is respectful. We will be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

It was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

michelle p.

Texas getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice place on the beach. Lots of steps though to get to room, so if you have lots of luggage be prepared.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosario D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I loved it!

I loved the property. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This location was beyond perfect for our family of 6. The whole experience was as posted on Vrbo, down to the images on the site. We loved it and will definitely be booking in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Frances R.

Very nice place to vacation loved here

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was very nice very clean and roomey me and my family would stay here again beautiful place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERELLE M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Amazing location. We visit the area multiple times a year and this is one of the best we have found allaround. Will be back often!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Was perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillermina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the place

It was comfortable for or family and or dog
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melani C.

Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I've been going to the same place since I was younger. We took family vacations here. It takes 5 hours from our house to this place. Will come back with my family to make great memories.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

Summer2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a nice pace to go near the beach
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall a very good experience

Just a few steps away from the beach this location is awesome, you can spend time at the beach or at the pool, we brought our own food and groceries to cook, this place has a full equipped kitchen Definitely going back next year to another well deserved vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jamie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Getaway

Great property located right by the beach. Only problem we had was that the washer/dryer didn't work, but everything else was clean and convenient. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Crystal T.

Great stay and wonderful location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was a wonderful vacation with the family and being right on the beach was fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Padre vacation

Property was awesome. Walking distance to the beach. Location of this property was near restaurants and golf cart rentals. We definitely recommend booking with Padre escapes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

A great beach getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was perfect, and the unit was clean and had everything we needed for a family with young kids! Will definitely be staying again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Vacation Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and pretty view. Did not like that they had carpet since beach condo. Had a leak and could not use one bathroom but staff very helpful and prompt in helping to get fixed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach Trip 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great stay. Great place. Great amenities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Great, Clean spot, right off the beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location s super nice, overall it was a great experience. We will more than likely be staying here again
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jean F.

Spring Break 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place close to the beach and to Corpus Christi.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Selena v.

Amazing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: amazing