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Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches

Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches

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Gorgeous Gulf balcony view
Living Room w/ Gulf view
Island looking north
Living Room & Kitchen
Living Room view

Overview of Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
South Padre Island, TX
  • Popular LocationQueen Isabella State Fishing Pier14 min walk
  • Popular LocationBeach Park at Isla Blanca16 min walk
  • Popular LocationIsla Blanca Park19 min walk
  • AirportHarlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Primary

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Shared

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches

We have made every effort to provide your family with a Luxury Beach Home away from your home. Not all condo's at the Sapphire are created equal, supplied, managed, or priced the same, so I encourage you to read the reviews from past guests. You get what you pay for. We make every effort to maintain an open communication with our guests to help ensure they are ready for their time at the beach, and to ensure they have an amazing experience. As the owners and fellow travel enthusiasts, we understand your vacation is an investment for you and your family, so we do our best to provide a fair price for what our condo provides, and to help provide you information and an amazing place to stay, to receive the best return on that investment. The memories, friendships, and cherished experiences at the beach will come from you.

Definitely the highlight of this condo, besides the view, is the close proximity to the beach. Once down the elevator and outside the back door, its a 100 yard walk through the best pool resort in South Padre Island, passing through the security gate and down a newly-built wooden deck to the best beach on the island. Upon return, there are hoses and showers to rinse off all the sand before coming back in.
If you are looking for the best beach and best resort to stay on the Island, this is your place.

ABOUT OUR CONDO: Beachfront Sapphire Luxury Condo rental with magnificent direct views of the Gulf of Mexico from inside the condo, and great views of the Bay and SpaceX facilities from the separate, private bay balcony. Our condo can accommodate up to 8 guests (can not have more than 8 due to codes and regulations), and is your perfect luxury vacation getaway. Our condo unit is NO SMOKING OR VAPING, NO PETS, privately-owned and immaculately maintained.

Located on the 17th floor, the condo is located low enough to hear the ocean waves but high enough above the neighboring buildings to have miles of unobstructed views of the beautiful island beach both north and south. Plus in the summer months, it provides great views of the fireworks shows and sunsets from a separate private bay-view balcony (excusive to our condo and accessed by key across the hallway) on the back side of the building. From this bay-side balcony, you can also see in the distance the new SpaceX Boca Chica launch pad and maybe even catch a glimpse of a rocket launch, or test landing. (Amazing experience with clients from December 9, 2020 test launch of SN8)

This condo is fully furnished to provide you with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The living room has a large 60” TV with sound bar, and each bedroom has their own TV with DVD. Although we do not have cable, the TVs are equipped with Roku service (just input your login to stream your shows.). And the Living TV does have some basic digital Airwave channels (ABC, CBS, NBC).

Each bedroom has high thread count cotton linens and towels. The master bedroom has a king bed, 12 foot ceilings and an oversized window with a picturesque view of the beach, large dresser, desk (workspace) and chair, large bathroom, and large walk-in closet.

Other items provided are board games, small DVD library, high-speed Wifi (works great. We have personally tested it as a family with 4 computers on zoom at the same time), and a hairdryer in each bathroom. A washer and dryer are available in the unit in a separate utility closet, to help with any small loads you may need to do during your stay.

We provide you with beach/sand toys, beach towels, beach chairs, and even a beach bag along with a wagon to transport things to the beach.

ABOUT THE SAPPHIRE RESORT: Resort guest amenities includes a Texas size whirlpool that sits next to two crystal clear, palm tree lined, swimming pools that together reach out 300 feet towards the beach – perfect for play or lap swimming. relax at the pool with plenty of pool chaises/chairs-- on a first come first serve basis so you may need to claim them early in the heavy summer season, or see the concierge about renting a Cabana for the day

A large state-of-the-art fitness center with Cybex equipment, a Movie Theater (seating for 24), a Game room / Teen room equipped with pool table, shuffleboard, foosball, pin ball machines and computers, complimentary WiFi, and a 24-hour Front Desk.

Rejuvenate and pamper yourself in the Sapphire full-service Spa, or enjoy a 10 minute walk to a variety of restaurants (Pizza, Sushi, Burgers, Seafood ). Next door, as part of Margaritaville, you will have access to another amazing pool with a swim-up bar as well as a very kid-friendly pool. On premise restaurant at the Pearl is available in case you don't want to venture out of the area.

As part of the experience, you will have access to 24 hour front desk services that can help direct you with any inquires or questions you may have. As the owners, we are also just a text away from helping you resolve any issues you may encounter.

*NO GLASS NOTICE: nplease be aware that there absolutely NO GLASS allowed through or outside the Sapphire Resort. They are very strict about this policy, and any violation of this policy will produce a $250-$500 fine that will be the responsibility of the Guest to pay. If glass is broken in the pool, the guest will pay a $1,000 fine and any cost to drain and clean the pool. Just don't bring any glass through or around the Sapphire. Its not worth it. Plus there is no glass allowed on the beach. Take your drinks in cans or a plastic container.

* IMPORTANT: SPRING BREAK OR EASTER WEEKS:

As a Sapphire Regulation (beyond my control), any bookings during Spring Break, or
Easter Week/Santa Semana, all renters must be 30 yrs or older and if a family with children, all people staying in the condo must be immediate family members living under the same household. Family is considered (mother, father, daughter, son/ and or grandparents). For more information, please feel free to message me.

WINTER TEXANS: If you are interested in a monthly or long-term rate for "off-season" or "winter" rental, please send me a message to find out pricing. Bookings 30 days or longer are at a reduced rate and are not subject to the mandatory County Short Term Rental taxes (11%).

TAX RATES: Please be aware that to comply with all State and Local Tax laws, ALL Short Term Rentals (29 days or less) in South Padre Island are subject to the Hotel Occupancy Tax and must be taxed and collected at the State Sales Tax (6%) and City and Cameron County (11%). The amount taxed on each rental is the total (minus VRBO fees) x 17%. Unfortunately due to Cameron County Laws, there is nothing we can do about this, as the total tax is collected in your payment through VRBO and remitted to the State and Local governments.
South Padre Island STR License # 2023-1284
To try and help offset higher tax costs, we have reduced our cleaning costs and always tried to offer a competitive nightly rate for everything our 8 person Luxury Condo has to offer. You may find lower rates on other Sapphire condos, but you get what you pay for in quality, views, and service.

Property manager

Tom & Shelly
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Drone use: Any drone operation on or over Sapphire property must have prior authorization by Sapphire management.

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
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

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this condo is on 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. South Padre Jetties and Gravity Park are also worth visiting.
Map
South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 14 min walk
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 16 min walk
  • Isla Blanca Park - 19 min walk
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 9 min drive
  • South Padre Island Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 16 min walk
  • Louie's Backyard - 4 min drive
  • Dirty Al's - 15 min walk
  • The Meatball Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Denny's - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sapphire Luxury Beachfront Condo on the 17th Floor, Amazing Views, Best Beaches located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Padre Island condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier, South Padre Island Beach and Beach Park at Isla Blanca. Isla Blanca Park and Isla Blanca Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

matthew j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SPI stay
Condo was clean and just as described
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Spring Break Trip
We had an excellent time at this property! The condo was as-advertised and came with lots of great amenities. We really appreciated that they also had a wagon, beach chairs, shovels, boogie boards and all kinds of beach toys available for use. We also appreciated the very clear instructions and the information sheet that the owners provided. It really helped us with planning our trip. Sapphire is a beautiful property and they maintain it well. Very easy to access the pool/beach. We used the gym as well. We also appreciated that they closely monitor who is on property and don’t allow large groups to rent for spring break. One side note: since the units are large, it would be nice if they would allow two families to rent one unit during spring break, but that’s not a big deal. I would definitely recommend this unit to a family or couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful condo and exceptional resort!
This is our second time staying at the Sapphire in December. This time was even better as the new Margaritaville(sister property) is open right on the property with a heated pool and bar and grill. No more construction. Our unit was perfect and had all that you need for a fun family beach visit. Tom and Shelley are very helpful and available for any questions or issues. Hope to return same time next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anand K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surf and Starbase memories
The location, amenities, cleanliness were great. Part 1: beach - the condo has everything for the beach.. cart, chairs, mats, plenty of surfing accessories and the thanksgiving weekend with only a little sun was still warm enough to surf through the forenoon and afternoon with convenient showers before the gate back into sapphire . Part 2: jacuzzi was warm and refreshing. Hardly anyone there during thanksgiving. Part 3: the visit to Starbase production hub and the launch tower was every bit as exciting as I hoped. Even though we missed the starship heavy launch just the Saturday before, we got enough views of the nose cones and booster . Love how hands on spacex is and generally how unpolished but busy the area is which shows focus on the biggest priority engineering aspects of getting us to moon and mars. Any non citizens would be well advised to bring green cards or uscis documents for the immigration check stations on way back from starbase and through kingsville. All in all this condo was definitely worth the premium price and I felt we got good value for the pretty penny. Thanks to the hosts who enabled our stay and we’re always a message away. Small cons were that the check in staff at sapphire were not ready for us and the vrbo system did NoT transmit check in checkout info which wasted half to one hour of coordination to get sorted out. But those were small aspects that pale in comparison to the time we had and I’m sure it will be remedied .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claribel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation!
Our experience overall was fantastic. From booking the room to checking out. Everything went smoothly. The rooms were very clean and they had extra towels for us to use. The owner’s have beach equipment for example floats, beach balls and a cart, so you do not have purchase anything of that when you visit. I loved the kitchen, it was well organized and they had everything you one needs to cook. My experience there was great! I contacted the owner not knowing that their wifi information was already noted in the kitchen, and they answered me very quickly providing the wifi information. Very kind owners. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom & Shelly

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We are from Minnesota and love to travel. We enjoy sun, surf, and sand as well as beautiful scenery. We are always up for new adventures. We have enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and most areas of the United States. We always look forward to making family memories wherever we travel.

Why they chose this property

We own this condo in South Padre Island because we wanted a place where we (as a family) and others could go to enjoy the best beaches and waters in Texas. In our opinion, this condo at the Sapphire resort is the best place to stay on the Island and our home away from home.

What makes this property unique

No other property in South Padre Island will match the quality of living that comes from the Sapphire. The views alone from the 17th floor are worth it. The amenities offered at this resort (Pool, spa, movie theater, business center, teens room, and many other services), along with the close convenience to many restaurants and stores, make this a top pick for vacationing couples and families.

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English

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