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Quirky beach home with rooftop patio - 1/2 block to beach

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6162 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Gravity Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

South Padre Island

When you stay at this vacation home in South Padre Island, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of South Padre Island Beach and Gravity Park. .This vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from South Padre Island Community Center and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier.

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 3 min drive
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 4 min drive
  • Isla Blanca Park - 4 min drive
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Laguna BOB - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lobo Del Mar - ‬5 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.

Quirky beach home with rooftop patio - 1/2 block to beach

The Kent House

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Kick back and relax at this South Padre Island vacation rental! You will fall in love with this charming two-bedroom home, ideal for beach-going families and small groups of friends who want to be walking distance from the shops, restaurants, and bars of this vibrant island community. Although visitors to the Kent House could easily spend their entire vacation lounging on South Padre Island's 34 miles of uninterrupted beach, there is so much more for adults and children to do. Activities ranging from dolphin-watching to kiteboarding lessons are only blocks away. Take the whole family to the sea turtle sanctuary or the island's birding and nature sanctuary to appreciate the local wildlife. Depending on when you visit, you'll be treated to activities such as food trucks, amusement rides, firework displays on the weekend, and many more. Restaurants, bars, and a CVS are within walking distance of the house, meaning any essentials you desire are easily obtainable.

Perfectly situated only half a block from the beach and one block from the central entertainment district, guests at the Kent House have the luxury of wading in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico by day and enjoying fresh seafood, live music, and sunset happy hours by night. The interior of this home is eclectic and comfortable with two spacious living areas including cable TV in both rooms. Hoping to squeeze in a bit of work as well? Plenty of workspace and free wireless internet is provided.

The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, pots and pans, and cooking utensils, with an adjoining dining room and seating for everyone. On balmy evenings, you may choose to enjoy a bottle of wine in the shaded backyard or on the rooftop patio instead. The backyard also features an outdoor shower for washing off sand from the beach before coming indoors. The Kent House has air-conditioned sleeping spaces for all of its guests. There is a double bed in each of the bedrooms, a sleeper sofa in the main living room, and another sleeper sofa in the converted garage/den. Guests will share one full bathroom in the main section of the house plus separate toilet and shower facilities in the converted garage.

Feel free to take advantage of the converted garage as an additional area to lounge and watch TV. Its washer/dryer, small kitchenette, and microwave make it a great place to hunker down for a movie marathon. While there, engage in some friendly competition with the game table as you play cards, a board game, or challenge one of the many included jigsaw puzzles.

No matter if you're looking to relax in the sun, spend time with friends and family, or walk to nearby restaurants and bars, this Texas vacation rental can help you discover the very best of South Padre Island.

THINGS TO KNOW
NO PARTY POLICY: This home maintains a strict no-party and no-spring break policy. Our local South Padre Island team monitors compliance with our rental policies and responds promptly to any complaints from neighbors. If any guests are found to violate these rental policies, it will result in eviction without a refund. If you have any questions or concerns about your compliance, please contact us immediately so we can ensure you have a safe and happy vacation.

We’re excited to inform you that this unit utilizes a comfortable style of bed-making known as Triple Sheeting. Triple Sheeting is proven to be more hygienic and is used by five-star hotels around the world. It consists of a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, a blanket, and finally a decorative top sheet.
There is a free shuttle you can utilize. The Island Metro currently operates daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The shuttle runs the length of the Island, stopping at beach accesses, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and other points of interest. All of the shuttles are equipped with a bicycle rack, ADA accessible with wheelchair lifts, and offer complimentary WiFi.

City/town permit number2023-1107

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Cable programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1742 sq ft (162 sq m)

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

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Quirky beach home with rooftop patio - 1/2 block to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Fun
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer stay
Super cute and close to everything. Pretty private street with little to no traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a family stay. Close to everything you need. Simply awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adonica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky beach house
Great location for tons of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzzett R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
One block from the beach, great rooftop patio AND house is cute and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable and clean. Definitely will look for this property next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exelent
Loved it and would come again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and spacious
Clean, neat, spacious and close to a beach entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Our stay was very enjoyable except for the cold snap.
Stayed 35 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Califronia beach vibe
Loved that the decore was very retro 70’s Califronia beach style. Had all we needed and for a small house it was spacious with the enclosed car port. So close to beach too! Made me want to buy the property. Only wishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Cora R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Worst ever!!!!!
Location mngr changed the code and forgot to forward me the right door code. They sent a maintenance person to assist us; which took almost two hrs!!! Our check in to the location was 2 hrs later. The house is old and smells old. The appliances are very outdated. Dishes also too old . Everything was very dusty. Dishes seemed like they hadn’t been wash in a good while. AC in front living room was not cooling enough. I kept trying to communicate through app and no one ever responded my messages & there was no listing of the locations manager or the phone number. Worst stay ever! Never renting this location again!!!!! You all need to refund us back our money for all the inconveniences!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Carmen B., Houston, TX

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not my favorite vacation
The Location was excellent close to the beach n main street but the house smelled really bad like an a toque store, we lit candles daily to kill the smell, we ran into roaches daily in the kitchen, the air conditioning system was very dusty and the appliances were extremely old, I think some upgrades would be nice n deep cleaning would be a plus, I can’t say it was my favorite vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary vacation
Super cute older home, looks like the owners just left. Fully stocked kitchen, clean, and very comfortable. Great location in the middle of the island easy to get to everything. Our only negative comment is landscaping, The yard had not been mowed when we arrived, grass was high and full of stickers. Mowers came late in the week, leaving all the lawn shavings all over the sidewalks including the stickers. That being said, we definitely would recommend the house and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Curtis A., Brickell, Miami, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home with easy access to the beach and Padre street
Home was very cozy and easily accessible from Padre street. Loved the central location and access to the beach. Plus plenty of living and dining area and fully equipped kitchen which came in handy as the restaurants were all busy or booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Marcus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint little house for family getaway
House was close to the beach. My family and I enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

Older home with a lot of charm
Fantastic experience. Perfect layout for my family. Loved the location and amenities like the rooftop deck to watch the incredible sunsets and fireworks. Would suggest replacing all the lightbulbs and batteries throughout and maybe an exterminator for the smaller bugs here and there. Overall a fantastic stay, and would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place with plenty of room
This is an older house with older decor and amenities. Very low water pressure. However, it it very spacious with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Super close to the beach and access point. This place is really what we were looking for. We would definitely rent there again. It would be great if the could update or replace some of the doors and cooking utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Yes the property is outdated but it's an absolute gem . Loved the place will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Shawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
old home, very close to beach
i stayed here with my gf and it was plenty of room for the two of us. the outdoor area needs to be cleaned up. Thankfully the beach entrance is nearly straight down the street where we spend most of our time anyway. beds were uncomfortable. overall i would not recommend this place to a friend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
This is the second time we have stayed at Kent House and we will stay here again. This house is 1950’s cool and great location! Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Nice place
We really enjoyed our stay. It was very musty when we got there but improved with the A/C on. It could have been a little cleaner but was OK. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coolest place on SPI
This house is really old and that is what makes it so cool! Lots of room for everyone to spread out, super close to the beach and a good beach access and a nice area to hang out on the roof and watch the sunset. My teenagers loved the 50s/60s home decor and the vintage 50s shower. This place is a true gem! We would love to stay here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
great stay. Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020