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Gulfside Gathering Place: Your Ideal Coastal Getaway

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A beach with a clear sky, sandy shore, and buildings in the background.
A coastal residential area with modern houses, a clear view of the ocean, and a sunset.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a chair and table. There is a ceiling fan, a large window with a view of the outdoors, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. There is a bed with blue bedding in the background.
A swimming pool with a white deck, blue chairs, and a wooden staircase leading to a balcony.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms3500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Community Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gravity Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

South Padre Island

When you stay at this vacation home in South Padre Island, you'll be by the sea, just a 3-minute walk from South Padre Island Beach and 14 minutes by foot from South Padre Island Community Center. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Gravity Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center.
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What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gravity Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Isla Blanca Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Longboard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulfside Gathering Place: Your Ideal Coastal Getaway

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 5 bath, sleeps 20! Game Room Pool Table

SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1942


Spacious beach house, perfect for friends or family looking for a perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy the Island sun! Unique in design, this 5 bedroom, 5 bath home has many quality features. Downstairs has separate bedroom, living area and kitchen. A private yard blooms with tropical landscaping, and an elegant sparkling pool. One garages runs the length of the house and has been turned into a game room with foosball, pool table and darts. Go for a refreshing dip in the sparkling swimming pool, cook up a delicious meal on the BBQ grill, or spend all day at the beach! Enjoy the LATITUDE ADJUSTMENT at Gulfside Gathering Place!

Stream your favorite apps, ZOOM, ELearn, etc. with high-speed WiFi internet.

Our beach home is a pet friendly, family vacation rental. The traveler securing the reservation must be 25 years of age or older. For Spring Break / Semana Santa all rental guests must comply with a families only restriction. A small welcome package is provided which includes 1 roll of paper towels, 1 trash can liner in each trash can, liquid hand soap by each sink, liquid dish soap in the kitchen and 2 rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom. *We strongly encourage that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.*
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No Smoking Rule is STRICTLY enforced

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Rental documents and proof of identification will be required.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Pets require approval. $100 cleaning fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High Chair & Pack n' Play provided by Owner

Events

No events allowed
Requires Approval from Owner - Case by Case Basis

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Rule is STRICTLY enforced

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
Note from host: Requires Approval from Owner - Case by Case Basis
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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Keep Calm Countdown to Vacation 7 Nights With 6 Paid
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Gulfside Gathering Place: Your Ideal Coastal Getaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House as described, well stocked kitchen, great access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Post was amazing, the place was in the perfect position proximity to the beach, beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is beautifully decorated clean and very comfortable for all 14 of us! The hosts were so easy to work witj
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Great property

Clean, nice pool, lots of kitchenware, great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Awesome getaway

Great location and plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dita J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had amazing time! We were supposed to stay for 4 days but we added 2 more nights. Kids loved the pool and we loved everything about the house!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful property with plenty of space and a short walk to the beach. The game room and pool (when not at the beach) were a hit for everyone and lots of fun had by all.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen has everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lea J.

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

Amazing!

Our family had the very best time staying in this home for our yearly vacation! It’s a gorgeous home with a cute pool & so close to the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROSALINDA V.

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

Best beach house

property was so amazing; we had a wonderful time! House had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

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

Mothers Day Weekend Beach Trip

The house was perfect for all 17 of us , the online description is spot on . Perfect walking distance to the beach, shops and our favorite eatery at the Palms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patsy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very nice for 18 of us. Bring garbage bags close to beach kids had great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Best Stay Yet

Our annual pilgrimage to SPI was the best this year that we've ever had. Thanks to Roccy & Dianne for a great place. Lots of space, great entertainment and all the amenities we could have asked for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great property

We had 15 family members staying. Plenty of room for all! Loved the large dinning table and living room. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Anniversary celebration

Beautifully decorated and close to the beach. Heated pool was nice to warm up in.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Great family place

We had 0 adults and two children and the layout was perfect. Well equipped kitchen. Lots of pool toys and beach towels!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darin J.

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

Could not have been better

The house was amazing and all 17 in my group had a wonderful time. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benito F.

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

Memorial Day weekend 2025

this place is really wonderful the location of the house is perfect, the house has plenty of space and everything you need. the whole family enjoyed everything from the swimming pool. pool table, spacious kitchen, to the outdoor area, we all loved the that house had plenty of restrooms also, we would recommend this place to everyone and would also come back and enjoy this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roland M.

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

Lovely Condominium in South Padre

Very nice condominium with all the conveniences less than one block from the beach. Really enjoyed the pool and having chairs, wagons, and umbrellas for the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Traci R.

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

We will be back

Absolutely stunning property that accommodates multiple families with plenty of space. Location was perfect. Thanks for everything. This was one of our favorite homes in SPI. We come every year and will absolutely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

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

Great experience

Property was very welcoming and clean. The host was kind and stayed in contact promptly. No complaints!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
yeswe did not realize there we that many steps. my husband has trouble with steps
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

Absolutely Stunning

This house is absolutely beautiful and accommodated our family. They provide absolutely everything you can possibly think of. Definitely will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Super

This rental is perfect for our family, The pool, game room, kitchen, living areas and just a short walk to the beach . We love this house and will be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023