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Southern Destination: Bask longer, save 10% on stays of 7+ nights!

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Exterior
Pool
Game room
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Loft Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Private

Toilet · Shower only

Outside

Outdoor shower

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Southern Destination: Bask longer, save 10% on stays of 7+ nights!

"Southern Destination" (SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1940)

Stream your favorite apps, ZOOM, eLearn, etc. with high-speed WiFi internet.

Building on the 100 FIVE-STAR ratings in a row received at "Destination Constellation " (Vrbo listing #1307966) of great customer service making each guests vacation as pleasant and memorable as possible. We are committed to continue the reputation created by our first vacation rental, as one of the most popular properties to reserve for family and friend get-away to South Padre Island.

The pool and entertainment area were created with quality design and luscious landscaping to make a beautiful place to relax after spending the day at the beach, shopping or touring the many attractions of the area. We remain committed to providing personal attention to each of our guests during their reservation at Southern Destination just as we have with our past guests at Destination Constellation (Listing #1307966). We promise that you will be impressed with the attractive furnishings and amenities throughout the property.

If you are planning a trip to South Padre Island, now is the time to go online and make a reservation at Southern Destination or Destination Constellation. Large families may consider both properties that can accommodate up to 30 guests (maximum of 14 guests at Destination Constellation and 16 guests at Southern Destination). The properties are only 1 house apart from each other.

Southern Destination is a private home on the resort on South Padre Island that has been transformed into a relaxing vacation rental, including a heated pool, recently redecorated.

South Padre Island is a beach destination located at the tip of the Texas coast, just north of Brownsville, Texas and is bordered on the east side by the Gulf of Mexico and on the west side by the Laguna Madre. The island is only accessible by causeway or boat.

Southern Destination is just a couple minute walk, about 120 yds. down Constellation Drive to Aquarius Circle Beach Access #18. At Aquarius Circle beach entrance, island visitors will find easy access to the Gulf of Mexico via a newly constructed boardwalk with outdoor shower for easy clean-up after a relaxing day on the beach. Waiting back at your private vacation home is Spectrum cable, and high-speed internet available throughout the house (a total of six flat-screen TVs).

The master bedroom can accommodate two guests each with a King size bed. Guest bedroom can accommodate four guests each on a queen size bed and two XL bunks. The third bedroom has two sets of queen beds that will accommodate four more guests. The loft bedroom has a queen sleeper sofa for two more the sleep with an inflatable comfort mattress. A queen size sleeper sofa in this large open living room can accommodate two guests each. These are the best sofa sleepers that you will ever find to sleep upon. Each fitted with a normal thickness coil spring sofa mattress but what makes these different, the mattress has an adjustable air bed on top. Two additional rollaway beds will be located in the downstairs enrty closet. All sixteen guests will have easy access to covered patio and pool area in a beautifully landscaped backyard. You may bring your personal beach towels for the pool and beach but we have extra if needed. Bath towels provided by Southern Destination cannot be used at the beach.

A fenced in backyard provides privacy for your family as they relax by the lagoon bottom pool. There are two outdoor showers on each side of the house.

Southern Destination provides all bed linens and bath towels. Beds are adorned with colorful comforters, quilts, and blankets.

The kitchen is complete with granite counters as well as all of the stainless steel appliances, equipment, and cooking amenities/utensils needed to prepare that special island meal for your family and friends. Not interested in cooking? There are several restaurants in close proximity to your vacation home available for your family and friends to enjoy a relaxed evening on the island.

Southern Destination is a non-smoking facility. We will consider allowing up to two pets with prior approval. An additional cleaning fee does apply. Two driveways provide enough space in front of the house to accommodate up to five cars.

South Padre has so many enjoyable activities for your family to participate in while you are on the island. Golf cart rental just down the street. Just across Padre Island Boulevard is the U.S. Post Office and several restaurants and bars are within walking distance from Southern Destination. South Padre Island enjoys an unbelievable variety of amusement amenities, including fishing, swimming, windsurfing, beach buggy rides, horseback riding, party cruises and a vast range 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 beachfront clubs and bars 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. Two drive-on beach accesses allow you to drive north on the beach for over 20 miles.

All throughout your reservation process for either property, we stay in constant contact with you. From the first inquiry through to your departure and return of your security deposit, we are in continuous communication with you to ensure that you know every detail about Southern Destination. Our number one priority is to help you have a relaxing and successful get-away with your friends and family. We are just a call away throughout your stay and live only a few minutes from the house.

Reminder: Please visit our other beach home Destination Constellation (Listing #1307966) to view the quality and beauty of our inside environment and the luscious landscaping surrounding the outdoor pool in the backyard. Our goal has been to provide the best vacation experience for our guests that is possible. Our newest property, Southern Destination will offer that same experience of paradise on South Padre Island.

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. 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.

Property manager

Gerald & Kathy Magee
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Events allowed
Must have owners permission at time of reservation
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Must have Owner approval - $100 Pet Cleaning Fee
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Note from host: Must have owners permission at time of reservation
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. Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier and Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Sea Turtle Inc. 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 - 0.2 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Destination: Bask longer, save 10% on stays of 7+ nights! have a pool?

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

Is Southern Destination: Bask longer, save 10% on stays of 7+ nights! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Southern Destination: Bask longer, save 10% on stays of 7+ nights!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Destination: Bask longer, save 10% on stays of 7+ nights!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Destination: Bask longer, save 10% on stays of 7+ nights! located?

This family-friendly South Padre Island holiday 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 Gravity Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 135 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kelsea p.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful stay! House was very clean and had all the items we needed for the perfect beach day! Any issues we had, management was on it. Management was very sweet with speedy communication. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach home steps away from ocean, and close to many beach stores, groceries, and restaurants. Large home with plenty of room for large family. Backyard and pool were great, and the kettle grills worked out great for cookout. Beds were all comfortable, and entire house was very clean. Hosts were quick to answer any questions, would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

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

Exceptional

This is our third year in a row we’ve stayed in this beautiful home. We love the amenities and the short walk to the beach… Everything is so accessible its like home away from home we loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

Perfect Beach House

We had a great stay at the Southern Destination property! Plenty of room for my family and great location - just a short walk to the beach! Had a slight issue with the WiFi, but it was addressed immediately by the property manager(s). Communication with property manager was an A. Highly recommend this property if you are looking for a family vacation to SPI!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

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

Family vaca

Loved the upgrades! We had a fabulous time! This is our second time here and we will for sure be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T.

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

Very nice, good location, good hosts

We really enjoyed our stay, all good!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and spacious with a good number of beds. The pool is lovely and there are great beach items (chairs and such). It is very close to beach access. The downsides were the extremely long list of rules that were sent a week before we arrived including that, though dogs are allowed in the home, they are not allowed in the pool. Additionally, there were only two kitchen trash bags and one roll of paper towels for our stay; minimal kitchen items other than dishes (not even salt); and the dishwasher doesn't work well so we had to wash everything by hand. The owners were responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We reserved this home, along with the other property one house down for our Family Retreat, and it was perfect!!! This location has plenty of space, the kitchen is nice and open for cooking and to enjoy family meals in dinning table and bar. The sleeping rooms upstairs are so comfortable with full bathrooms for plenty of room to accommodate all size parties. There are balcony views on both side of the home to sit and relax at night or mornings while taking in the sea breeze. We loved that everything is provided and there are even large washer/dryer machines to take care of any needs before you head out. The home also has a game room that is fun for lounging with plenty of TVs throughout the house. The pool is so peaceful with shade to enjoy all day long, and nice seating outside with BBQ grille to use. We loved the modern look and everything about the property, we plan to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry R.

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

Great Location

The location is walking distance to the beach and several restaurants. The house was very spacious for our crew of 15 to spread out. The pool area was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

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

Great place to visit

It was a very nice place everyone we met was very personable. Glad we came would definitely come back
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kya L.

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

Southern Destination

The property was beautiful. Very clean. Great outside area! Lots of room for everyone to hang out. The short walk to the beach was perfect!!! We had an amazing time with family!!! Owners and property managers were very responsive. Would definitely recommend staying here!! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

k d.

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

Steps from the beach

Hosts were very helpful with any questions we had. This is a great home for a large family or group of friends.. the heated pool is a great bonus!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Great place to vacation!

This property is a great place for a family vacation! We enjoyed the pool, well equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds! It was just a short walk to beach and property had plenty of sand toys for the kids to enjoy as well as beach chairs for adults! Iwrelaxing, enjoyable week!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Great Stay!

Great location and service. Highly recommend booking this home. SHORT walk to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

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

Beach birthday trip

We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the beach and the pool with our grandsons and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy C.

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

Awesome Vacation Home

Super nice house, close to the beach and had all the things we needed during our time there. Kiddos loved the game room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis P.

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

Relaxing stay

This was our second time coming with the family and again we loved it! Clean, comfortable furniture and beds. The pool is excellent! Look forward to future trips at this beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Wonderful home, great location

We had a blast on our spring break. Bonuses: heated pool, games, beach toys & chairs and enough space for all!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilse Y.

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

Perfect SPI Home

Location was perfect. It is steps from the beach but not on the beach, which means that it is quiet, and you don’t have random people walking by the house to get to the beach. Our extended families took a 5-day trip down to South Padre Island during the 4th of July holiday break. On the 4th the main strip and the beach were packed, but the road the house is in was quiet and peaceful. The fireworks were majestic.The home is very spacious and clean. There is enough room for everyone to sleep as well as gather. Every couch has a pull-out bed and there are 6 beds in the 3 bedrooms. The game room was perfect for all the older kids to hang out and get to have their own space.Full kitchen with all the cooking tools and dining essentials. We enjoyed being able to make meals in the home when we didn’t go out to enjoy the many delicious restaurants SPI has to offer. We also enjoyed having the two charcoal grills to cook out.They do require an insurance during booking and there were a few forms to fill out that detailed who would be staying and what vehicles would be parked overnight. Just simple legal forms that are there to protect the owners, property management, and yourself. I read a reply that mentioned that the city of SPI suggests these in case of an emergency. As with any rental, there were rules listed and cleaning instructions, but they were far less than other stays I’ve had. No stripping linens or starting dishwasher or washing machines. Property management was excep
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

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

Amazing

This is our second time staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina C.

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

Great place

Enjoyed staying here again with my family. The short walk to the beach is so convenient and my family of 16 fit comfortably in the house, not at all cramped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Wonderful Getaway!

Just as advertised. Very clean, and close to beach. No issues at all during the stay. Perfect accommodations and support from hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Girls Trip

Great home and perfect location! I appreciated the communication with Gerald and Kathy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

5 Star Stay

The location to the beach access could not be better. The home was clean and had tips all around the house for help. Communication with the property manager was great and with quick responses. Loved our family trip to SPI.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

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

A great time with family!

The ha
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gerald & Kathy Magee

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We are both from northern Missouri. We had moved many times in our married life but all within the Midwest, working and raising our family. We both retired in 2007 after full career's and knew we wanted to move to a warm climate. The question was where. Over the next couple of years of traveling to several southern states we concluded that we wanted Texas to be our home. Neither of us had ever visited South Padre Island and our first thoughts were a lake home. We spent two different vacations touring Texas. As we traveled further south we finally ended up in the valley and stayed several nights on the island while traveling through the valley. By the time we had to go back to Missouri, we realized we had found the place we were looking for. The beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the fishing, the easy-going island life all was perfect for what we were looking.
Gerald and Kathy have owned a home on South Padre Island for over eight years. Gerald in the retail business for 40 years and Kathy in customer service the majority of her career, they know how valuable customer service and referrals are to make a business successful. It is our goal that we provide families and guests with the most relaxing and beautiful environment possible. We operate by the principle that vacation homeowners must create an island home setting that they would want to live in themselves and be proud to share it with family and friends.  If it is not good enough for family and friends, then it is not good enough to lease.  We would be proud for any of our friends or family to stay at either Destination Constellation, Southern Destination or Destination Coral Cove.
The decision to purchase Southern Destination came with great consideration for our visitors to SPI. We have worked diligently to provide a clean, safe, and colorful environment for your family and guests to enjoy.
We look forward to accommodating your needs.
Gerald and Kathy Magee

Why they chose this property

We converted our private home, Southern Destination, to a vacation rental because it is located on the same street as Destination Constellation, only two doors down. Constellation Drive is one of the nicest streets on the South Padre Island.  Constellation is approximately two miles from the Queen Isabella Causeway, far enough away from the heavier traffic during high season to remain a relatively calm neighborhood.  There are only about ten permanent residents on East Constellation Drive.  Many of the remaining units are vacation homes for the owners.  There are no multi-story condominium units on our street.  Southern Destination is conveniently located within walking distance to so many amenities.  Within minutes, guests can walk to the Wanna Wanna Bar, Palm’s Resort, Blackbeard’s Restaurant plus multiple other restaurants, golf cart rentals, post office, convenience stores.  There is a sunset view of the Laguna Madre and on many calm days and evenings, guests can hear the waves turning over on the beach and smell the sea mist from the Gulf waters.  Easy access to the beach was the number one priority.  At the end of East Constellation is Aquarius Circle Beach Access #18, only a couple minute walk from Southern Destination to paradise.  Yet when returning from that day on the beach or other activities, we believe that you have another unique taste of paradise around the pool and backyard of Southern Destination.
Southern Destination will feel like your home away from home for your family and guests. Whether playing with family in the waves at the beach or relaxing in the pool, the environment at your beach get-away will create beautiful memories.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests