Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach

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A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a blue armchair, and a small white table. There is a round coffee table, a woven pouf, and a wall-mounted fan. A laundry basket is visible in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall piece, and a wooden floor.
A patio area with two blue Adirondack chairs, a wooden fence, and a white house with a window and door.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a slide, and a building with a thatched roof.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Whitecap Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Lake Padre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Padre Balli Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Corpus Christi

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Padre Island, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Sealife Center and Funtrackers Family Fun Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Corpus Christi, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Padre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Padre Balli Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria Almeida - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach on 6 Nov 2026 start from AU$851, 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 Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach located?

This family-friendly Corpus Christi holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Padre and Whitecap Beach. Texas Sealife Center and Padre Balli Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
We’re so happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. It means a lot to know you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another beach getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very good vacation!!

A very good location!!! We really enjoyed the condo, the location and all the amenities The condo was very clean and worked very good for our party.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach stay!

The condo is extremely well kept and clean. The check in process was seamless and easy. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great- my only issue was that the top bunk was noisy, but otherwise awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2025
Thank you, Christina! We’re glad to hear everything was great overall and that you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your note about the bunk, and we’ll look into it, hope to host you again soon! – Padre Escapes
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well kept

Well Kept Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent time at an excellent place
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Couldn't ask for a better place for our vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Thank you for the awesome review and feedback. We are incredibly happy that you enjoyed your stay with Padre Escapes. We welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay Close to White Cap Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at Aruba Bay Resort in the Salty Melons townhome. It was super clean, had all the amenities important to us and check in/ check out was a breeze. Parking was easy and the location felt secure.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at Salty Melons and found everything clean, convenient, and secure. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was really nice. Lots of room. Location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Thank you for your feedback and your great review. You were fantastic guests, and we cannot wait to host another awesome stay for you! Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Salty Melon

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a great place to stay. Very clean inside and out. Very close to beach. Only thing would suggest is to make more ADA compliant for people with disabilities.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your review and feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you found the property clean and conveniently located near the beach, that’s what we love to hear! -Padre Escapes
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
ATTENTION!!!! this listing isn't as straightforward as it seems. The house has one and a half bathrooms for seven people, yet the description claimed there were two full bathrooms—so our stay got off to a bad start right there. One of the rooms has a bunk bed; my husband and I slept on the bottom bunk and our daughter on the top. We didn't sleep a wink the first night because every time our daughter moved, the bunk bed made a very annoying, high-pitched squeaking sound. This forced us to move the furniture the next day so we could get that heavy mattress down onto the floor! The house would be comfortable for parents with four children, but not for two families—one of four and one of three—like ours! Otherwise, everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from Pet-Friendly Getaway | Heated Pools, Dock, Gym & Near Beach on 22 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the home overall, but we're sorry the bathroom information caused confusion at the start of your stay. After looking into your concerns, we found that our listing correctly reflects the home as having 1.5 bathrooms. However, we understand you saw different information on Expedia, and we submitted a ticket to have that discrepancy corrected so future guests receive accurate details. We also appreciate your feedback about the bunk bed. A squeaky bed can certainly make for a restless night, and we'll have our maintenance team inspect it. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We hope we'll have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here for a wedding, and it was absolutely amazing! The size of the house was great for my husband, adult daughter, her husband, and two grandchildren! The house was super clean and had everything we needed. It was an amazing experience, and we would choose it again!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Wow! Thank you for your awesome review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We always strive to provide perfect, 5-Star service & accommodations! We would be happy to welcome you back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Place to Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was super clean as well as the parking lot and pool area. White Caps beach was about 3 minutes away. The marina area could use more green lights in the water for fishing. 1 green light is not enough. We still fished the marina and had fun. We definitely will be returning in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Thank you for your feedback and your great review. You were fantastic guests, and we cannot wait to host another awesome stay for you! Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this place! We stayed at Aruba Bay with multiple families for a baseball tournament. This townhouse was clean and very homey. The second bedroom was a little smaller than expected, but other than that it was perfect. The kids had so much fun at the pool with the slides, and playing foosball and ping pong upstairs. The location was great, being so close to the beach. There’s plenty to do here and in the area. We plan to come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Wow! Thank you for your awesome review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We always strive to provide perfect, 5-Star service & accommodations! We would be happy to welcome you back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay at the salty melons condo. It had everything needed to entertain and accommodate our kids of ages 2,5, and 7. The board games were a hit, the utensils and cookware being available helped a lot and reduced our need to travel and/or purchase extra items for our trip. From the hair dryer, iron and ironing board, to the speaker provided. The amenities were amazing and family friendly. The yacht club was so beautiful and a great background for us to take family pictures at. We highly recommend staying here and we will definitely be coming back.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled your family had everything you needed to relax and enjoy your stay—from the board games to the kitchen amenities and thoughtful extras. It sounds like the yacht club provided the perfect backdrop for memorable family photos! We can’t wait to welcome you all back to Salty Melons for another great visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for small family

Property was perfect! Clean, plenty of towels, extra pillows. The beds were very comfortable! The bunk beds were not rinky dinky either and just as cozy as the master. Square footage wise, it’s not a big place so about 8ppl can hang out comfortably. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking; the pottery mugs are super cute. The decor is tasteful and done well. Everything was clean when we arrived. Nice, small back patio sitting area to enjoy your morning coffee. There were events at the pool, karaoke and s’mores. We played in the game room for over an hour, loved it. Short drive to Balli Park for beach time and close proximity to the Island Market. Definitely a property that we would consider buying a townhome in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Amazing for fishing and family time. Townhome was clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this place, was great location to the beach, bed super comfy!

Great property! Comfortable, and super great location to the beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Salty Melon is in a new complex. Very nice

Great experience. Love that the resort offers different activities every evening
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
We are so glad you chose to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute place

We enjoyed our stay at Salty Melons in Aruba Bay. Very clean and new with two parking spots. The pool was pretty crowded during our July stay but we enjoyed to upper outdoor deck of the yacht club and the lovely cool breeze. Very nice property but could have done without the construction all around our unit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family of 4.

We found the location to be easy to get navigate to and from. You cannot beat the proximity to the beach and wonderful local eats. The house was very clean, had plenty of towels, wifi, coffee pot (single serve and traditional), and televisions in all the rooms. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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