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Your Seaside Sanctuary Awaits: Stay Longer, Save More with 10% Off 7+ Nights

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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
12 bedrooms12 bathroomsSleeps 36613 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Popular LocationSouth Padre Island Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouth Padre Island Birding and Nature Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeach Park at Isla Blanca8 min drive
  • AirportHarlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

12 bedrooms (sleeps 36)

Guest Bedroom #101

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #102

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #201

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #202

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #301

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #302

1 Queen Bed

Living Room #101

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room #102

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room #201

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room #202

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room #301

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room #302

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom #101

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #102

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #201

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #202

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #301

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #302

1 King Bed

12 bathrooms

Guest 101

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest 102

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest 201

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest 202

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest 301

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest 302

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master 101

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master 102

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master 201

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master 202

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master 301

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master 302

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Your Seaside Sanctuary Awaits: Stay Longer, Save More with 10% Off 7+ Nights

Approx. 13,000 sq ft of beach side living space, entertaining space and parking!

This listing is ideal for LARGE GROUPS/FAMILY REUNIONS that wish to have individual Suites and separate living spaces for different group members. 6 condo's 12 bedrooms/12 bathrooms with hot tub, pool, tons of amenities and close to beach! 

Not all units may be available, click on "Contact host" for availability or check calendar on our individual condo listing below for availability. For smaller groups looking to book 2 or more individual condo's please see VRBO listing #'s below.

#101 (ground floor)
SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1916
Vrbo Listing #1728702

#102 (ground floor)
SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1927
Vrbo Listing #1734465

#201 (2nd floor)
SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1930
Vrbo Listing #1734482

#202 (2nd floor)
SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1932
Vrbo Listing #1734498

#301 (top floor)
SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1934
Vrbo Listing #1734510

#302 (top floor)
SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1937
Vrbo Listing #1734520

Ready to escape to the beach and feel the sand between your toes? You have come to the right place. Athena Ares Condominiums is located almost directly across from the beach access. It takes less than 5 minutes to get to the water!

South Padre has so many wonderful activities for your family to participate in while you are on the island. Just across Padre Island Boulevard are several restaurants and bars are within walking distance. South Padre Island enjoys a unbelievable variety of amusement amenities, including fishing, swimming, wind surfing, beach buggy rides, horseback riding, party cruises and a huge variety of water sports along the most beautiful gulf coast of South Texas. Your guests and family will also enjoy visiting well-known attractions such as The Birding Center, Turtle Rescue Center, Horseback Riding and Petting Center, and Museums. Shopping, restaurants with a variety of cuisines, and beach front clubs and bars are located throughout the island on our three major boulevards: Padre Island Blvd., Gulf Blvd., and Laguna Blvd. Another popular attraction is an eight-mile ride North to the end of the of Hwy 100. There you will find beautiful sand dunes and a natural beach setting that is admired by travelers from all over the world. There are two drive-on beach accesses that allow you to drive north on the beach for over 20 miles.

We have 6 identical 2 bedroom/2 bath condos in our building. Each condo is a spacious 1100 square feet with an open floor plan. The living area consists of a sofa with a queen sleeper, 2 recliners, large HDTV, Roku player, extended cable, CD player, and ceiling fan. The dining area has a table, a side bar that is fully stocked with barware, and sliding door access to the balcony. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, bakeware, cookware, place settings, glasses, plasticware for children and for the grill, blender, toaster, and crock pot. There is a stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator with ice maker.

The bedrooms both have HDTVs, Roku players (living room), large closets, and ceiling fans. The master bedroom has an En suite, king size bed. The guest room has a queen bed and access to the bathroom from the bedroom. That bathroom also has access from the living room. The living room has a sofa sleeper.

Our custom swimming pool is large with a tanning ledge and seating in the water. The pool is heated in the winter months. We also have a spacious spa that is heat year around. There is a pool house which has a full restroom, outdoor showers, a food prep area and a gas grill. There is also wi-fi available at the pool.

New upgrades in each unit: Keurig coffee maker, Berlin Gardens outdoor pool furniture, 6 camp 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.

There is a washer and dryer in each unit for your convenience.

There are 2 designated parking spaces for each condo.

We allow 6 guests maximum in each unit.

We are directly across the street from the beach and there is a beach access approximately 150ft. from the building. We are as close as you can get without being beach front. We are actually closer to the beach than many of the large beachfront condo buildings.

Athena Ares is a pet friendly, family vacation rental. We proudly honor all military and law enforcement with a 10% discount off the nightly rate. 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 family's only restriction. We encourage all guests to obtain travel insurance. A small welcome package is provided which includes 1 roll of paper towels in each kitchen, 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.

**Professional housekeeping crew follow CDC guidelines on how to clean and disinfect between guests. **

Property manager

Martin and Diane Kennedy
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
$75 per condo cleaning fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Before booking, please inquire to make sure all 6 condo's are available.
Rental documents and proof of identification will be required.
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 36
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Beach Park at Isla Blanca is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Padre Island Beach and Isla Blanca Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sea Turtle Inc and Gravity Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 2 min walk
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 3 min drive
  • South Padre Bayside Beach - 4 min drive
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 4 min drive
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whataburger - 17 min walk
  • Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - 4 min drive
  • Bar Louie - South Padre Island - 3 min drive
  • Louie's Backyard - 3 min drive
  • Tequila Sunset - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Your Seaside Sanctuary Awaits: Stay Longer, Save More with 10% Off 7+ Nights have a pool?

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

Is Your Seaside Sanctuary Awaits: Stay Longer, Save More with 10% Off 7+ Nights pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Your Seaside Sanctuary Awaits: Stay Longer, Save More with 10% Off 7+ Nights ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Seaside Sanctuary Awaits: Stay Longer, Save More with 10% Off 7+ Nights ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Seaside Sanctuary Awaits: Stay Longer, Save More with 10% Off 7+ Nights located?

This family-friendly South Padre Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of South Padre Island Beach, Sea Turtle Inc and Gravity Park. South Padre Bayside Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Loved that we had the whole unit
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Property was amazing. Close to the beach. Management was super friendly! Amazing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DEFINITELY will be back!
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! I planned this family reunion months ago and everything from the communication to check out was simply seamless! The owners, management team, and quite honestly, the place itself, was EXCELLENT! Amber was extremely responsive to multiple calls from our party. The pool area, GREAT!!!!! It was literally across from the beach! The beds, divine! The house rules were simple and I hope we met them. I initially was worried I wouldn’t find a place that was up to my standards, but this place exceeded all of my expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We really liked our stay here. It's super close to the beach and the pool was perfect to come back and spend the evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina S., Houston, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
Great space for large family gatherings! The pool and patio are such a nice space! Wish the hot tub would have been working but still managed to have fun in it. This is our spot for our family vacation in SPI!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Martin and Diane Kennedy

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Why they chose this property

If your looking for exclusivity and your own private getaway, this is the perfect vacation rental for your group.

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