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Pirate Ship Playground | Tropical Pool & Family Fun

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A swimming pool with a white fence, palm trees, and a view of a resort area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a green table, and a living room with a green sofa and tropical-themed artwork.
A living room with a green sofa, two wicker chairs, a round table, and a tropical leaf-patterned rug.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wicker furniture, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen with a refrigerator and stove.
A dining area with a green table, wicker chairs, a chandelier, framed artwork, and a large wall clock.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Whitecap Beach

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Corpus Christi

Located by the sea, 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. Texas Sealife Center and Funtrackers Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Padre Balli Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 8 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barton Street Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pirate Ship Playground | Tropical Pool & Family Fun have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Pirate Ship Playground | Tropical Pool & Family Fun?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pirate Ship Playground | Tropical Pool & Family Fun on 3 Oct 2027 start from AU$4,386, 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 Pirate Ship Playground | Tropical Pool & Family Fun pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pirate Ship Playground | Tropical Pool & Family Fun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pirate Ship Playground | Tropical Pool & Family Fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pirate Ship Playground | Tropical Pool & Family Fun?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pirate Ship Playground | Tropical Pool & Family Fun located?

Located in Padre Island, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Padre and Whitecap Beach. Padre Balli Park and North Padre Island Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place for the family. Host was always available for help.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad it was a great spot for your family and that you had a wonderful stay. Happy to hear our team was there when you needed us—that’s what we’re here for. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family 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: We had awesome stay! Can’t wait to return next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
We’re happy to hear you had an awesome stay and are already looking forward to next year—can’t wait to welcome you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute Decor, Clean

We love padre island, these cottages are a great place to stay with kids. Very clean, cute decor. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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: My family enjoyed our week long stay at this beach in this condo. We would book again! Clean and well maintained.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy your family enjoyed your week-long stay and found the condo clean and well maintained. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for kids!

Clean new property by the beach with a great pool and pirate playground for kids. Very responsive management. 2 parking spaces which is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for families with kids!

We had a lovely stay! The beach is easy walking distance and the pool was perfect for the kids and very clean considering how many people were using it. I do wish there was a keypad on the back door closer to the parking lot but it wasn’t a big deal. Amenities were all in working order and the place was very clean. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Tropic it Like Its Hot TSPC911! Its a kid's paradise with the playground and fun pool and we are glad they enjoyed it! We appreciate your feedback about the back door keypad. We're so glad everything was clean and in working order, and we’d love to host you again anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulosas vacaciones

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: Estar como en casa y disfrutar de descanso, diversion y playa es fabuloso
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

Great 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: We always enjoy staying at Smugglers Cove. The rentals are always clean and comfortable. The checkin and checkout process is easy. It is close to the beach and the pool and play area is always clean too.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Tiffany! Smugglers Cove complex is an awesome choice for young families and we're happy to be able to deliver another awesome getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Spot

My wife, 2 daughters (2 and 7) and I had a wonderful time. The room had a separate room for the girls, 2 bathrooms and a living room with overlooking kitchen. Outside the room is a pool with a splash pad and Pirate ship playground. Beach is right around the corner you could walk to if you wanted but we drove to carry all our supplies. There is a place to rent Beach vehicles. Perfect spot for a young family. We even used the bbq section for burgers and dogs
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear your family — especially your two little ones — had such a great time. It sounds like you made the most of everything from the spacious layout to the splash pad, pirate ship playground, and even some grilling time at the BBQ area! We love hearing that the location worked well for you and that the condo was a perfect fit for your young family. We’d be honored to host you all again for another fun and relaxing beach getaway! -Padre Escapes
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 had a great time visiting this property, it was very clean and everything looked very new. We liked being able to see the pool outside the front door and window and how close it was to the beach. The pool in the facility did get hot from the sun around 2-4pm so it's better to swim earlier in the day. We will definitely be visiting again. As mentioned in another review the AC was cold when we got there, but we were able to adjust it and it was fine for our stay. Overall it was an excellent spot for family fun.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with Padre Escapes and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Overall Great

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: Overall, we had a great stay. The proximity of the property to the beach is excellent. A short walk or an even shorter drive. The location of this specific unit is right next to the pool and splash pad. It is a smaller, family friendly property. Most people we say we’re families with children, not a rambunctious crowd. Beds were comfortable and kitchen had ample supplies. Only complaint - the floors looked clean when we arrived, but it became apparent that they were clearly very dirty/not mopped. Our 10 month old’s hands and legs were black after just a few minutes of crawling around.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed the location and all the kid-friendly amenities while staying at Tropic Like It's Hot (TSPC911). We’re very sorry about the floors , we always strive for spotless cleanliness, and would have happily sent the housekeeper back if we’d known. We truly appreciate your feedback and would love the chance to host you and your family again for an even better stay! - Padre Escapes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tropic Like Its Hot

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: Everything was overall was great when we got inside. Plenty of kitchen dishes, etc to prepare your own food. Location is great- pool right outside and playground was so convenient especially with small kids. 30 second ride to the beach. The only critique I gave is that our unit wasn’t ready to check in until almost 5 even though they said check in was at 4, so we had to keep 3 young kids occupied for an hour. Also, the master bedroom was warmer than the rest of the house. However, we would stay at Smugglers Cove again!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
We appreciate your feedback and your review! We appreciate the insights from your experience and truly hope to have you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spring Break

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: Would definitely recommend this rental, especially if you have younger children. The pool and playground are great with easy access. The beach is very close, you could drive or walk. It is only about a block. We did both. There is a restaurant within walking distance. Only a short 3 to 4 minute drive to other restaurants and groceries. There are only 2 things I think this rental could improve on and that is putting a code lock on the back door and seating in the living room. Without a code lock on the back door as well as the front it was kind of inconvenient to have walk around to the front every time to get in, when parking is in the back. The wicker chairs in the living room are uncomfortable and with 8 people it doesn't give alot of options to sit and gather for dinner or a movie. But those things are minor and I would definitely stay there again!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate you highlighting the even some of the concerns of your experience, But we are happy that everyone was able to enjoy the rental. You all are welcome back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family enjoyed our stay and made the best memories!!!! Peaceful stay but also very family friendly. The host quickly responded when I couldn’t find information on pass code for the pool. We would definitely consider booking again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Making family memories is what it's all about! We're so glad your family had such a wonderful stay and enjoyed the peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere. We're also happy our team could quickly help with the pool access information so you could get back to enjoying your vacation. Hearing that you'd book with us again is one of the best compliments we could receive. We can't wait to welcome your family back for another beach getaway!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulosas vacaciones

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: Estar como en casa y disfrutar de descanso, diversion y playa es fabuloso
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulosas vacaciones

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: Estar como en casa y disfrutar de descanso, diversion y playa es fabuloso
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulosas vacaciones

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: Estar como en casa y disfrutar de descanso, diversion y playa es fabuloso
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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