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Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%.

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6 beach chairs, umbrella and beach wagon provided
Pool
Property grounds
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Community Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%.

Unit #201, 2/2 Condo, Pool Table, Large Pool, Spa & Outdoor Grill

SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1930

What's better than beachfront? Our place! We are directly across the street from the beach, so you get the convenience of beachfront without the beachfront prices. You are a shorter walk to the beach from our condo than you would be in the big resorts with 'beachfront' prices.

Come relax and feel the sand between your toes in beautiful South Padre Island. This is the perfect place to get away from it all. Even better, is our location. We are directly across the street from the beach, and there is a beach access just steps from the condo. It's like being beachfront without the prices! There are no hotels around us, so the beach is not as crowded and the neighborhood is quiet.

Stream your favorite apps, ZOOM, eLearn, etc. with high-speed WIFI internet. Our condos are pet friendly and kid friendly. They are also great for a romantic getaway. Are you setting up a girls' weekend or reunion? You can rent out an entire floor or the whole building and have a private vacation!

New upgrades: Keurig coffee maker, Berlin Gardens outdoor pool furniture, 6 beach chairs, 1 Tommy Bahama beach umbrella, 6 beach towels and a beach wagon. Custom outdoor pool table and outdoor TV in the pool area.

We are thrilled that you are looking at spending some time with us at Athena Ares Condominiums. 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. We proudly honor all military and law enforcement with a 10% discount off the nightly rate. If the dates that you are looking for are not available in this condo, we have 5 more fantastic condos in the same great complex that might work for your dates. We would appreciate the opportunity to accommodate your stay on the island.

Condo #101 ground floor
Vrbo #1728702

Condo #102 ground floor
Vrbo #1734465

Condo #202 2nd floor
Vrbo #1734498

Condo #301 top floor
Vrbo #1734510

Condo #302 top floor
Vrbo #1734520

**Professional housekeeping crew follow CDC guidelines on how to clean and disinfect between guests. Electrostatic Disinfection can be arranged for an additional fee. **

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.*

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Large dogs and small dogs welcome. $75 fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to a VRBO upgrade issue, we will be collecting the 11% City/County hotel occupancy tax through an addition payment request after you have booked.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%.?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%. on 18 May 2026 start from AU$377, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%. located?

This family-friendly South Padre Island condo building is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Beach. Gravity Park and Sea Turtle Inc are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

katherine m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach with plenty of supplies. Including chairs and a wagon for the beach. It was spacious and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always great here
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Great stay!

The property was clean and looked as it was shown in the photos. Very convenient to the beach, just a short walk. Highly recommend this property and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2025
Carol, Thank you so much for your review. We're glad to hear that our location worked well for everyone. We look forward to your next stay with us. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Great place

Great place to stay! Gorgeous and close to beach! Comfy beds and everything you needed was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2023
Elizabeth, Thank you for your review. We hope everyone enjoyed the island and our property. We hope to host you on your next stay on SPI. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Great Location

Super easy check in, good communication ahead of arrival. Exactly as listed, we would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2025
Tyler, Thank you for your review. We're glad everyone had a great time. We look forward to your next visit. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

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

Great place to stay!

We were very happy with this property. Extremely clean and everything was very updated. Location was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Angie, see when you rent so many condos, you get a healthy amount of demand for reviews. LOL. Once again, thank you for your review's and it was our pleasure to host your family and friends. We hope to host you again in the future. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Perfect SPI getaway

Location and condo amenities makes this a perfect place
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Debbie/James Thank you for your support through the years and we hope to see you down the road. Take care, Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

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

Always a pleasure

Perfect place to stay for our family vacation. Best part is it is located across the street from beach access and the beach is one of the quieter areas along S Padre. Also, my teens loved having a pool onsite. We had a minor snafu with the key at check-in but the management team quickly helped us out. Overall, very clean accommodations, nicely furnished, well run and maintained, and great location. Also, very dog friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal G.

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

A Wonderful Stay with plenty of room a very short distance from the beach

We loved this property! The pool was amazing. The location was fantastic. Our family of four plus two pups had plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Krystal, Thank you so much for your review. We are happy that everyone (including the pups) had a relaxing and enjoyable visit. We llok forward to hosting you all again. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

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

Excellent.... close to the beach . My doggies had a nice stay .

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2020
Hannah, We're thrilled that the family and pups had a great stay. Our team excels in making our guest stay, one that they will remember. We hope to host you all again. Stay safe. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie P.

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

Labor Day Weekend getaway

We have stayed at this location several times. The condo is very clean, location is convenient and overall cozy and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Josie, Welcome back and thank you for your feedback. We want to make sure our guests have a memorable stay with us. We look forward to your next visit with us. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali Z.

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

Beautiful condo

The area was perfect. Public beach access was so close and convenient. Many restaurants and stores within walking distance. Pool at complex was perfect and an awesome option on windy days. Loved our stay here, beds comfortable and pull out sleeper couch great addition .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2025
Ali, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're glad that our guests enjoy the facilities as much as we love sharing it. We look forward to your next stay with us. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Great condo!

I’ve been here a couple of times - with kids and dogs - and it’s been great each time. It’s very close to walk to the beach, a close walk to restaurants and fun for a kid and dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Monica, We’re happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valarie H.

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

Perfect Place!

The condo had everything we needed to accommodate our family of 4! It was a very close walk to the beach. 10/10 recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Valarie, Thank you so much for your review. We're glad everyone had a good time. We look forward to your next stay with us. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholle P.

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

Great Condo

This is my second time to stay at Athena Ares and it was great. It's right across the street from the beach and near lots of restaurants and bars. The condo has everything you need and is super comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2024
Nichole, Thank you so much for your review and continued support. You’re welcomed back anytime you and your guests visit SPI. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celina G.

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

Spacious, clean, and close to the beach

Our family stayed 4 days, 3 nights, at this beautiful location, right across the street from beach access. This condo has all the amenities you would need to have a gray time in SPI. Definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Celina, Thank you so much for your review We’re happy that everyone had a great time. We look forward to hosting you all again. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

4th of July getaway

We had an amazing stay! The kitchen was stocked well with plenty of dishes/utensils. Beds were comfortable. Fabulous pool area! And super close to the beach! Would definitely stay agIn!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2020
David, We are happy that the family enjoyed their stay at Athena Ares. Our team really appreciates your kind words as they work very hard to make your stay one that you will remember. Stay safe and come back to visit us again. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

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

Perfect

Perfect location. Perfect Condo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Nathan, Thank you for your review. We're happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to host everyone on your next visit to SPI. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dom S.

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

Excellent location, well equipped property, great communication from hosts.

We visited for a family gathering for Thanksgiving and found the apartments very well equipped and the beds very comfortable. It was a shame the weather did not allow us to fully enjoy the out door space and pool, but it looked like a great place to spend time outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Dominic, Thank you for staying with us. It was unfortunate the usually great weather didn't happen for your stay. We hope you stay with us on your next visit to SPI and the weather is fantastic. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Winter Texans

Always enjoy being back on SPI, staying in Athena Ares
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2023
Debbie & Jim, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to host you and Jim again and we hope you had a relaxing stay with us. We look forward to hosting everyone again next year.. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Athena Ares

The property was very clean, spacious, and modern. Everything is close to the beach here but there was a beach access less than a block away. The hosts were very responsive and kept me updated even before I arrived. Beautiful home and a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Emily, Thank you for your review. We're happy that your stay with us was pleasurable and meet your expectations. We hope to host you again in the future. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Perfect condo!

The condo was perfect in every way. Clean, updated, fantastic location! We had everything we needed and more. Also, you are just steps away from the beach access point. We will for sure stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Melissa, We hope you had a great time visiting SPI. We appreciate the great review, and we look forward to your next stay with us. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

Family holiday

We rented 4 units for ourselves and the families of our three daughters. The condos were well equipped and very convenient to the beach. The pool and patio area were great for getting everyone together for dinner. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Pamela, Thank you for your stay and confidence in us. We're happy that everyone had a great time. We look forward to your next stay with us on SPI. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Clean, pet friendly, great pool

This was our second time at Athena Ares. The kids love the pool and the walk to the beach is so easy for them. The chairs, umbrella, and wagon are also really nice. The condo is super clean.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Shawn, We’re glad everyone had a great time We know our guests really like the beach equipment and wagon. Thank you again for choosing our property for your stay. Our team appreciates your support. Martin & Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Perfect location and property for adults

This is a beautiful property and a wonderful place to book several rooms for a larger group stay. It was clean, quiet and well-maintained. The AC worked well! The pool and outdoor area was one of our favorite parts! And you are very close to beach access. We met the owner who was very friendly and responsive. We would definitely book this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Theresa, Thank you so much for the great review. It was nice spending a few minutes talking with everyone. We have a great team providing a 5 star experience for our guests. Our property is a great location, with great amenities that can support up to 36 of your favorite friends and family. :) We look forward to welcoming you all back on your next visit to SPI. Martin & Diane

About the host

Hosted by Shannon

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Why they chose this property

The location is great! We can easily head back to the condo for lunch or just to grab more digging stuff. Then it's just a 1-2 minute walk back across the street and we are there, in the water! We also love walking down to the Wanna Wanna Inn for fried shrimp, cold beer, and good music. When our family comes to visit, we stay in all of the condos and spread out. We get to enjoy being close together without listening to each other snore!

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