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“On” the Beach, not CLOSE! Affordable Luxury. Private Boardwalk, Pool, Hot Tub!

Beach holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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Pool
Pool
Poolside, listen to the waves or cook up some BBQ.
Living area
Living Room w/Smart TV, Stereo, Library, Games. WiFi, All Leather Furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12232.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
  • Place, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
  • Place, Sea Turtle Inc
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Sandpiper King

1 King Bed

Sandpiper Master

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Sandpiper Queen

1 Queen Bed

Sandpiper Twin/Bunk Room

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs half Bath/ Powder Room

Toilet

Jack N' Jill

Toilet · Shower only

King Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

“On” the Beach, not CLOSE! Affordable Luxury. Private Boardwalk, Pool, Hot Tub!

Affordable Luxury.
You're ON the Beach! Don't be fooled by listings that claim to be "Beach Houses" that are not sitting ON the Beach! Large enough for two families of 5-6 each, this home has become the most popular Vacation Rental on SPI.
Don't settle for something less. The only things between you and the incredible beach is the Private Pool, Hot Tub, BBQ and Patio. There is simply nothing closer to the waves than The Sandpiper House!
Four bedrooms. A King with it's own full bathroom. A Queen that shares it's full bathroom with a Bunk room with four heavy duty Bunk-beds. A Master that will blow you away. Floor to ceiling views of the Gulf, Private Balcony, Huge Closets, Huge Shower and Jetted Tub. The Sandpiper House has built an impeccable reputation of delivering more than expected. You will want for nothing. Bring your groceries and an appetite for adventure.
The home is kept in impeccable condition. Every linen is laundered between every guest. If you want one of the best locations on SPI, and a home in immaculate condition with all of the extras, this is it. Don't buy or bring paper products, dish soap, dishwasher soap, a sponge, disinfectant, dryer sheets, laundry soap, bleach, or even your first day's worth of coffee. Don't load up the car with a cooler, beach chairs, boogie boards or beach towels, everything is at The Sandpiper House waiting for you! We even have a Sandpiper House Treasure Chest with a few surprise goodies waiting for you! You'll have to book to see what's inside the Treasure Chest. If there is anything wrong that comes up during your stay, we'll do our best to make it right. HOME OCCUPANCY IS LIMITED TO 12. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO ADULTS ON TOP BUNKS. We play by the rules, SPI Permit number 2023 0181.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 on the beach. Treasures of the Gulf Museum and Port Isabel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Sea Turtle Inc. Travelling with kids? Consider Gravity Park and Beach Waterpark. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does “On” the Beach, not CLOSE! Affordable Luxury. Private Boardwalk, Pool, Hot Tub! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is “On” the Beach, not CLOSE! Affordable Luxury. Private Boardwalk, Pool, Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at “On” the Beach, not CLOSE! Affordable Luxury. Private Boardwalk, Pool, Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “On” the Beach, not CLOSE! Affordable Luxury. Private Boardwalk, Pool, Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “On” the Beach, not CLOSE! Affordable Luxury. Private Boardwalk, Pool, Hot Tub! located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Padre Island holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Community Center. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Sea Turtle Inc are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 289 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, great property, safe neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELISA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home away from home!! House is always pristine!! No need to leave the house to enjoy SPI!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, direct access to the beach. Will definitely book again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

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

Great place

Wonderful place to stay. Great location. Great house pool and spa. Thoroughly enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property! House is clean, well stocked, comfortable and right on the beach. Pool and hot tub are great additions as well. We would definitely stay here again. Host is very helpful and answers all messages in a timely manner. Thank you for having us and hope to see you again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt J.

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

Fantastic

Excellent place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kfred

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

great location, beach is right there!

Great location , right on beach with big beach views from both levels of house. Great communication with host throughout stay. Would definitely stay again if my travels take me to SPI.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Great place!!

This is one awesome place-worked perfect for three couples. Great view! Super clean-the treasure chest was a treat! Boardwalk to the beach so convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert S.

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

Great location and clean

Very nice, would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle j.

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

Best vacation

We loved the property and the island. The house is amazing. Billy is a wonderful person to work with. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

5 star property

This was our 2nd stay at this property and it didnt disappoint! We love the location, the views are incredible. Amazing for a relaxing family vacation. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie H.

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

Wonderful!

Great place to stay, very clean, good communication and fantastic location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simeon S.

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

Perfect location right on the beach!

Amazing location! Home was the best stocked I’ve seen for vacation home rentals. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jorge p.

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

Excellent house on the beach

The best house you can find. Spacious, clean, well maintained, first class service and the location in front of the beach is priceless. Worth every dollar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

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

Definitely our only place to stay on the island!

If I could give this stay 10 stars I would! The host is amazing and had the best recommendations for dining, family fun, etc. The house was just as pictured if not better! You can walk to so many shops, restaurants/bars and markets! Can’t wait to book our next stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Right on the beach

Great location, right on the beach. The house is nice has everything you need. The welcome gift was great. The beach bar has excellent food and drinks. House was perfect for our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven j.

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

What an absolutely gorgeous house and perfect location!

Very easy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

The property was just as nice as the pictures and description indicate. Being right on the beach was so nice for a quick beach walk or to just here the gulf waves crashing. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. The hot tub was also very nice. Comfortable furniture and beds /bedding made it feel like home. Last bit not least, everything was very CLEAN. The host was very responsive and provided some great suggestions for meals. We were very pleased!meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

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

Perfect!

The house and the view were perfect! You are definitely right on the beach. My family had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica G., HOBBS

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

Treasure Stay

The property was the absolute best. I enjoyed everything about the condo. The owners thought of everything a family would enjoy. The little chest of goodies was the sweetest!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

2023 SPI Vacation

The house was just as pictured, the location is wonderful, and the view and beach are spectacular! The house is very well supplied with lots of extras! Top notch rental!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Can’t Wait To Go Back

This property was exactly what we needed. We booked a last minute trip with friends and were able to get this beauty on the beach. It had everything we wanted and everything we didn’t know we wanted. The pool and hot tub were perfect since the jellyfish were pretty active in the beach. The property was very clean and well taken care of. The owner was attentive on making sure our vacation was enjoyed by all. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

Fun family time July 4th week

We had plenty of room for our family of 12 for 4 nights. The views from the second floor master and living room were breathtaking. We especially appreciated the private pool when the July 4th beach crowd grew. The large table was great for meals and game night. The beds were not too soft and not too firm, just right. The place was super clean inside and out. Our host, Billy, was attentive and helped us with all our questions immediately. We were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna L.

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

Best of the Best!

We have stayed at SPI many times and this was by far our best rental property so far! Sandpiper has everything you need plus more. You are right on the beach, have your own private pool, steps away from.Wanna Wanna, and close to many restaurants and shops. The cost is worth the experience! Thank you Sandpiper owners for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe W.

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

Best House on the Island

After staying at this home 2 years ago, we knew we had to come back. This home is located ON THE BEACH with its own private walkway. It comes with everything you may possibly need - we only brought our luggage and groceries. Not only is the house impeccable, but the property manager is one of the best to deal with. He is prompt in responding back to you and readily available if needed. This property is perfect for any family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Billy (William ) Hopkins

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We are a family of Believers in Jesus Christ.We want you to feel special while staying in our home away from home. We feel blessed every time we step into the property. We traveled extensively and drew from many experiences when we put together the Sandpiper House. We want you to feel like you received MORE than you expected. We are never more than a phone call or text away. We are extremely grateful for your patronage. We know there a plenty of places to stay, but very few will deliver the same thoughtful experience that The Sandpiper House will.

Why they chose this property

1. Location. SO many others talk about proximity to and views of the beach. Our home is priced so that families can afford the luxury of being ON the beach. No starting your days with looking for parking, packing everything up and lugging it to the beach. Walk out the sliding doors from the living room and you're there.
2. Cleanliness. We launder everything in between guests down to the mattress covers. We take it to a new level. We have the highest paid , longest tenured cleaning crew on the island because that is extremely important to us. It's kept immaculate,and if there's ever a problem we will make it right.
3. The Home has everything you'll need. Not cluttered, but appointed with everything we could think of to keep you from wasting your vacation time making runs to the store. High tech Home theater TV in living Room, to the Chef's Kitchen, to having all the Beach gear you could shake a stick at, we've tried to provide you with everything you'll need to have a time you'll never forget. Top tier bedding, linens, and anything you'd need to have a great time at the beach.

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English, Spanish

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