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Pristine, Dog Friendly Island Home with 100% Green Energy! 1/2 Block to Beach!

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Pristine, Dog Friendly Island Home with 100% Green Energy! 1/2 Block to Beach!

STR PERMIT #2023-1553

Standard Occupancy (Sleeps): 8 guests (includes infants or children)
Maximum Occupancy: 8 guests (includes infants or children)
Vehicle Maximum: 4 vehicles (includes golf carts, boat trailers, or any other recreational vehicles)
Pet Restrictions: Well behaved dogs are welcome, Call for more information (Cats and other animals are NOT permitted.)
WRISTBANDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL GUESTS DURING MARCH & HOLY/EASTER WEEK.
WRISTBANDS ARE $25+TAX/PERSON

Come visit "Carolyn by the Sea", a pristine, dog-friendly island home powered by 100% green energy.

This stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2-living room, resort-style home with a private pool comfortably sleeps 6-8 people with 4 Queen or King beds and has ample private parking for up to 4 cars. New in 2025, the 475 square foot garage has been converted into an insulated gameroom. Rainy days, no worries. Challenge your friends or kids to a spirited game of ping pong, darts, foosball or PacMan in the renovated space.

"Carolyn by the Sea" has been meticulously remodeled and decorated and features custom art, hand-painted surfboards, and mosaics throughout the house. Roomy and comfortable, the upstairs features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and large ceiling fans. Want adults in one living room and the kids in another? That's possible with two separate living areas; one upstairs and one downstairs, giving everyone ample room to enjoy different venues, games, and activities. Each living area has comfortable large couches and recliners for your group, along with large TVs equipped with Rokus and Spectrum Cable TV. Bring your Nintendo Switch and game on with the wall-mounted docks hooked up to the TVs. (You need to bring your own Switch). The downstairs area even has its own mini fridge and bar area. Dance, sing, or simply enjoy listening to your favorite tunes in the upstairs living room, backyard, front porch, and master bedroom with a Bluetooth-enabled sound system.

You might decide to take a break from eating at all the wonderful restaurants on the island and decide to eat-in on some nights. This kitchen is such a joy to cook in, gorgeous and functional. Not only is it fully stocked with all the basics - pots, pans, utensils, microwave, dishwasher, and stainless steel appliances, you'll also find wonderful extras such as an InstaPot, Vitamix blender, air fryer and Keurig coffee machine. The lovely quartz countertops and large island are beautifully framed by brilliant teal blue glass tiles. The dining area features a custom-made table with comfortable seating for 6 with two additional barstools at the kitchen bar counter. Gorgeous!

Outdoors you'll find a private oasis filled with palms, floral tropical plants, and a private chilled heated pool surrounded by a stamped concrete patio. Sit back and relax on the new high-end Berlin Garden lounge chairs or cozy up by the propane fire pit. While grilling, enjoy playing Cornhole along the back of the house or play fetch with your pup. This poolside outdoor dining area is just waiting for you to enjoy a meal prepared on the propane grill. Sip a cocktail or enjoy a meal as you watch the sunsets and listen to your tunes on the large, beautifully decorated, upstairs covered front porch. If you need to get away for some peaceful quiet time to relax or read, take a seat in the comfortable Adirondack chairs in the quaint, quiet, and fully shaded sitting area downstairs. Lush plants, painted surfboard art, and custom mosaic tiles embedded into the flooring add to the tranquil atmosphere.

If the weather turns bad or you need a break from sun outdoors, you'll never be bored with so many choices for inside fun. There is enough room to be all together in one of the living areas, or for each person to hide away in their own quiet space. In addition to the large game room and unique to any other homes on the island, you will find the upstairs “Game Closet” which holds, 60+ family games and puzzles, books to read, 200+ movies, karaoke machine, and a popcorn maker to keep the party going. For those that want to enjoy some personal screen time, high-speed Spectrum Wi-Fi internet has you covered. If you need a big screen, in addition to the two large TVs in the living rooms, each bedroom has its own 43 inch Samsung smart TV that is loaded with the Spectrum app --- Perfect for days or nights when you just want to stay inside.

At the end of the day it's time to relax and rest in one of the three beautifully decorated bedrooms. The upstairs primary bedroom features a private bath with shower, a luxurious comfy queen bed and a romantic electric fireplace. There is even a work desk with extra USB plugs and surge-protected power for those that choose to "work from anywhere". The second upstairs bedroom with a queen bed overlooks the backyard pool and shares a bathroom with a shower with the open kitchen/living area. The downstairs bedroom boasts a king-sized bed and has a private entrance to the bathroom shared with the downstairs living space. This bathroom is fitted with a shower as well. Please note that there are no tubs in the bathrooms. If you need more sleeping space, there is a hidden gem in the downstairs living area. The furniture under the wall-mounted TV is actually a Cabinet Murphy bed that folds out to reveal a queen-size memory foam bed. This surprisingly comfortable bed will accommodate two more people. There is a total of four very comfortable beds for up to 8 guests in total.

“Carolyn by the Sea” is located on a quiet, peaceful street with friendly neighbors that add to the quaintness and tranquility of the home. For your comfort and convenience, you will find a washer and dryer in the garage available for your use. Being dog lovers ourselves, we welcome well-behaved dogs. For additional reassurance as you select your next vacation spot, read the many 5-star reviews from our past guests.

All this, and just a 3 minute walk to the beach access #21, a 7 minute walk to Wanna Wanna, one of the most popular dog friendly beach bar and grills on the island, and a 2 minute walk to the neighborhood convenience store and local liquor store, and the 5200 block of specialty shops including Art*Sea, Karma Coffee, Ship Shape and Charmed.

Kick back, relax and create a life-long memory at "Carolyn by the Sea"!

Property manager

Will Greenwood, SPI Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

582953

About the neighborhood

Map
South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Louie - South Padre Island - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pristine, Dog Friendly Island Home with 100% Green Energy! 1/2 Block to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pristine, Dog Friendly Island Home with 100% Green Energy! 1/2 Block to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pristine, Dog Friendly Island Home with 100% Green Energy! 1/2 Block to Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pristine, Dog Friendly Island Home with 100% Green Energy! 1/2 Block to Beach! located?

This family-friendly South Padre Island vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Beach. Sea Turtle Inc and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Pristine, Dog Friendly Island Home with 100% Green Energy! 1/2 Block to Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andres R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Beach House
The house was excellently maintained and provided everything we needed. It is within walking distance of the beach and local shops. My family thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great SPI beach side house
Loved our stay, kitchen was well stocked, kids loved the popcorn machine. Can't beat the location, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
The property was wonderful. The location is perfect, with quick access to the beach and within walking distance of a local market and several restaurants. We loved our stay and definitely will considering coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing 4th of July
My family and I stayed at this beautiful home during the first week of July. Check in process and communication with property management was excellent. They were very attentive and helpful with all questions and requests. The house has everything! Clean, comfortable and convenient location. Pool and backyard were pristine ! We had a great time and will definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

Excellent
Our large family had a wonderful time at the property. The set up including the pool were fantastic. The proximity to the beach was exceptional and made the trip great. Look forward to staying again.

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Carolyn By the Sea!
Beautiful home 1/2 block walk to the beach. The home was well stocked and well maintained with great, loving attention to details. The pool was in great condition and there were a lot of pool and beach toys in the large laundry room (along with a fun ping pong table). We've traveled to SPI for many summers and Carolyn by the Sea is easily one of our favorite properties.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn E.

Amazing home
This home is absolutely perfect in every way!
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10/10 Excellent

London and Harrison M.

Super fun time down at the beach
We had a wonderful time at Carolyn by the Sea - being so close to the beach and having easy access was great for early morning sunrise walks. We spent a lot of time at the pool - the backyard space is so beautiful and relaxing. Can't wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

MARINELA A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal Property
We really enjoyed the house and the pool was perfect. I loved the decorations throughout the entire house, it sure added to the beachy feeling in the house. Plenty of room to hang out and have a good time.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Some complaints of the two mattresses on the main floor. Otherwise, no other complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dominica C.

Great place!
We totally enjoyed our stay. Super clean! Everything was perfect with the location of this house. The beach is right there and places to walk and eat or grab a coffee or drink! We will definitely come back!

10/10 Excellent

Raymond H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Family Vaca!
This place felt like home. The beach, the pool, the location. They provided everything we needed and then some. Three minutes from the beach and chillin by the pool in the evening. We are already planning our next visit to this beautiful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tamera K.

Lovely place to stay
This was our first stay, and we had a great time! Very close to the beach and our kids loved the pool. Everything is decorated so nicely and the owners really thought of everything. The only suggestion I have would be to move the king size bed into the master bedroom. Thank you so much for letting us stay in this spectacular home!
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10/10 Excellent

Angel M.

New favorite place to stay at spi
My family and I had a great time at Carolyn by the sea. My mom is now getting speaker set up In her house in the same way. The rest of us were amazed by how much the home had to offer from the chairs, ping pong table, ice chest to things that we brought and didn't need like all the charges and beach toys. We will definitely be coming here again and spi rentals was really helpful and professional the few times I called. Thanks you Carolyn by the sea and spi rental for an awesome weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

David P.

4 Great Nites
We had a great experience, more than enough activities than time to enjoy! From ping pong table to games to karaoke machine and the pool! Best of all quick walk to the beach and made every sunrise most enjoyable!
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10/10 Excellent

Irene P.

Perfect Week at the Beach
We had a perfect vacation at SPI and a big part of our fun happened at this beach house. This was one of the nicest places we have stayed at on the island. Our family loved taking evening dips in the gorgeous pool and relaxing in the lovely living spaces at Carolyn by the Sea after a long day at the beach or exploring local shops and attractions. The house had everything we needed and the kitchen was very well equipped. We highly recommend this property and will come back again next year.
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10/10 Excellent

jordan r.

Excellent
This is an outstanding property. Fantastic location, short walk to Wanna Wanna's, beach access and Island Market. Great parking, large bedrooms , wonder living areas, fully stocked equipment in the kitchen, awesome pool area. We've been coming down to the island for 40 years and this is the best rental we've ever had. Definitely planning on renting it again.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home!
We had a lovely stay even though the weather was not ideal for us. The home is beautiful indoors and out. In addition to being very clean it was well appointed. There is pretty much anything you could need in the kitchen and in the garage for outdoor activities. If we make our way to SPI again I know we will check to see if this home is available.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Great house. Great Experience. Everything listed was correct. Had a little fumble getting access into the property but management quickly addressed the situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Our Favorite! Back Again!
LOVE!!! This beach house has become our all-time favorite! BACK AGAIN! Gorgeous place and pool area, super cute decor, well-stocked, clean and quiet! It was a perfect get-away before the Christmas holiday --- enjoying long walks on the beach every sunrise with our dogs in shorts and flip flops. Only a few minutes from the house. Then a short drive to our favorite spot for daily sunsets by Viva and "Gravity Park". Can't wait for the next trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Amazing Stay
We went to SPI in person for check in and as we walked through the door we were greeted with a “Hello” and a smile. Check in process was quick and simple. The gentleman at the counter gave us restaurant recommendations for breakfast, lunch and dinner and all turned out to be amazing places to eat. We had to contact them about keypad door access issues and pool heater reset and they responded immediately! Great rental management company, the house was fully stocked and homey and our vacation was amazing even know the weather didn't cooperate. We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo O.

Excellent
WE GOT TO SPEND SPRING BREAK IN THIS HOUSE. IT WAS GREAT. WE HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED. THE KIDS ENJOYED THE POOL VERY MUCH. WE HAD BAD WEATHER THIS WEEKEND UNFORTUNATELY. BUT THERE WAS A LOT OF GAMES IN THE HOUSE THAT KEPT OUR KIDS BUSY. RECOMMEND THIS HOUSE VERY MUCH.
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10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Only two minutes and ten seconds walk from the beach--I timed it!
Only two minutes and ten seconds walk from the beach--I timed it! Marvelous place, comfortable, beautifully furnished and decorated with a fully equipped kitchen and a lovely swimming pool in the back. There's a beach store that will sell you a surfboard or print you a T-shirt with about any design you want and a general store at the end of the street for all the little things you forgot. Loved it. Couldn't recommend it enough and we'll be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo O.

Excellent
WE GOT TO SPEND SPRING BREAK IN THIS HOUSE. IT WAS GREAT. WE HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED. THE KIDS ENJOYED THE POOL VERY MUCH. WE HAD BAD WEATHER THIS WEEKEND UNFORTUNATELY. BUT THERE WAS A LOT OF GAMES IN THE HOUSE THAT KEPT OUR KIDS BUSY. RECOMMEND THIS HOUSE VERY MUCH.
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10/10 Excellent

Alfie R.

Favorite vacation in a beautiful beach house!
We have absolutely fallen in love with Carolyn by the sea! Very clean, fun décor, gorgeous pool and outdoor living spaces. And the beach is so close. This was our first trip since the beach re-nourishment project. The beach is now massive. We enjoyed taking our fur babies on a walk every morning as we watched beautiful sunrises. Then we sat on the front porch and watched all the hummingbirds. What a special treat. Met so many friendly people, too. One of our all-time best vacations! We will be back!