Aruba Bay Resort - Pelican Point TABK017: Pet-Friendly Retreat | 2 Resort Pools, Pickleball and Docks
Why Guests Love This Property Pelican Point offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and adventure on North Padre Island. This canal-front townhome features beautiful water views from two private balconies, a modern open-concept layout, and direct access to the dock for boating or fishing. Whether you’re sipping coffee at sunrise or winding down after a beach day, this peaceful coastal retreat invites you to relax, recharge, and make lasting memories.
Highlights Waterfront patio and private balconies with canal views Resort-style heated pool with slides and splash pad access Direct dock access with boat slips and fish cleaning station Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances and seating for nine Spacious living area ideal for families and groups Smart TVs, Wi-Fi, washer and dryer Dog-friendly with two pets allowed
Sleeping Arrangements Primary Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed Second Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed with twin daybed and twin trundle Third Bedroom (2nd Floor): Full-over-full bunk beds Living Area (1st Floor): Queen-size sleeper sofa Bathrooms: 1st Floor – Walk-in shower 2nd Floor – Tub/shower combo for guest and Walk-in shower for primary Clean Bed Promise: We wash every sheet, towel, and comforter after each stay at our in-house professional facility at over 140°F, exceeding CDC standards.
Kitchen and Dining A bright, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and all the essentials for home-style meals. Seating for nine and both drip and Keurig coffee options make it easy to start your mornings or gather for dinner after a day on the water.
Community Amenities Heated resort-style pool with two slides Heated pool and splash pad across the street Pool Update: The pool is open and available for normal use. Due to local Stage 3 water restrictions, decorative features like fountains and splash elements are temporarily unavailable. Poolside loungers, Tiki huts, and picnic tables Clubhouse and game room Pickleball court and two-level deck overlooking the canal Charcoal grills, boat slip rentals, fish cleaning station
Guest FAQs Q. How far is the beach? A. The beach is about a 15-minute walk or a quick drive from the property.
Q. Can I bring my boat or trailer? A. Boats and trailers are not allowed inside the complex, but street-side parking is available when attached to a vehicle.
Q. Is this home dog-friendly? A. Yes! Up to two dogs are welcome with applicable pet and cleaning fees.
Q. Does the pool stay open year-round? A. Yes, the pool is heated during cooler months and open for guest use all year.
Location Pelican Point is conveniently located near top island attractions: Mustang Island State Park – 7 miles Padre Island National Seashore – 15 miles Downtown Corpus Christi – 20 miles USS Lexington and Texas State Aquarium – 26 miles
Policies and Details Minimum stay: 2 nights Primary guest must be 25+ with valid ID matching the reservation Signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check-in Dog Friendly Property: Maximum of Two Dogs/No Weight Restriction Pet Fees: For stays of 1–29 days, the pet fee is $100 per pet plus a $50 cleaning fee, and for stays of 30+ days, the pet fee is $300 per pet plus a $100 cleaning fee
STR Permit #: 307854
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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, or check out an event or a game at Thomas J Henry Tennis Center. Jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Doc's Seafood & Steaks - 7 min drive
Whataburger - 5 min drive
Captain’s Diner - 4 min drive
Brewster Street Icehouse On The Island - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Pet-Friendly Retreat | 2 Resort Pools, Pickleball & Docks have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Pet-Friendly Retreat | 2 Resort Pools, Pickleball & Docks?
As of 25 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-Friendly Retreat | 2 Resort Pools, Pickleball & Docks on 1 Dec 2026 start from AU$1,035, 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.
How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Retreat | 2 Resort Pools, Pickleball & Docks?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Retreat | 2 Resort Pools, Pickleball & Docks?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Retreat | 2 Resort Pools, Pickleball & Docks?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pet-Friendly Retreat | 2 Resort Pools, Pickleball & Docks located?
This family-friendly Corpus Christi holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Padre and Whitecap Beach. North Padre Island Beach is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Easy check in easy check out. No hassle. Just how i like it. Property was clean and luke the pictures. Recommend!
Ulysses R.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
First impressions matter—and we love this!
We're so glad your stay was smooth from start to finish. Easy check-in, easy check-out, and a clean home that's just like the photos is exactly the experience we want every guest to have.
Thank you for the recommendation! We truly appreciate you choosing Padre Escapes and hope to welcome you back for another beach getaway soon.
The property was very clean and comfortable. Love the amenities.
Christina G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
So glad you enjoyed the condo and all the little extras! We loved being part of your big day and are thrilled the space worked so well for you. Here’s to many happy memories made there—and we can’t wait to welcome you back!
Great location and the house was great for our family.
David V.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
We’re so happy to hear that! A great location and a house that works for the whole family is the perfect combo. We’d love to welcome you back for another fun getaway soon!
Excellent location with lots of great amenities. The management staff was very responsive and quick to address any issues. The unit itself was well-appointed with a great view. However, it had been clearly smoked in recently -- on all floors; in all rooms. This was not ideal, but management responded quickly with a solution. Hopefully they will remedy the situation permanently so other guests will not experience the same. We would return to this resort and gladly work with this company, Padre Escapes, in the future. Thank you for a nice experience.
Monica L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the location, amenities, and the great view—those are some of our favorite things about the property too!
We also truly appreciate you pointing out your concern. While we’re glad our team was able to respond quickly with a solution, we completely understand how important it is to have a fresh and comfortable environment from the moment you arrive.
Most of all, thank you for your kind words about our staff and for choosing to stay with Padre Escapes. We’d love the opportunity to host you again and provide an even better experience next time!
We were impressed and really enjoyed our time here. It was clean and the location was on point. We would definitely stay here again in this specific house 15107.
Lisa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Hi,
We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cleanliness and location of unit 15107. Thanks for the great feedback—we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime.
– Padre Escapes
Outstanding property, great location, just as pictured! Stocked with everything we needed. Huge ice maker. Two pools. Great fishing spot! Hope you come back!
Lisa D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
Thank you, Lisa! We're so glad you enjoyed the property and all its amenities, especially the ice maker, pools, and fishing spot! It’s great to hear it was just as pictured and had everything you needed. We’d love to have you back anytime!
– Padre Escapes
We enjoyed our stay and loved the location. We will be back soon!
Analisa A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2025
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
Elisa T.
23 June 2025
Family beach trip
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:
Location was great would stay again
Elisa T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carrie C.
22 Dec 2025
Cute condo in a great location!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than 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 looked just like the photos. It was cleaned and well maintained. The property management company was easy to work with and quick to respond. We would definitely stay here again. The pool and grills were right next door so it was the perfect location for us to have a small birthday party. We were there in December and the heated pool was a comfortable temperature during the day.
Carrie C.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2025
We’re so glad you had a great stay! It’s wonderful to hear the condo looked just like the photos and that everything was clean and well maintained. Sounds like the location was perfect for your birthday celebration, and we’re happy the heated pool and grills added to the fun. We’d love to have you back anytime for another relaxing getaway!
We stay in the area 3-4 times a year, this is our new favorite place to stay! Great views, parking, and amenities.
Brian G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you for your kind words and recognition! We are happy to hear you had a wonderful stay. We found you to be the perfect guests and are happy to help you find the perfect rental for your next vacation. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes; see you again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
17 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Like new, very clean, great pool. Would be great if you had a boat as well, but even if you don't being on the channel was nice.
My family and I were extremely satisfied with this property. The amenities were great for the kids and it has quick and easy accessibility to the beach. Fishing off the rack was fun and the people were all friendly.
Overpriced for winter season. Roaches are running around inside and outside of the property. Ants are by front door and inside of the living room. The tub in master bath wasn’t draining.
Roy p.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your stay. Had we known about the pests or the tub not draining, we would have been glad to send our team out right away to address everything for you.
We understand how frustrating those concerns can be, and we would have loved the opportunity to get in and make things right. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know and hope we can provide a much smoother experience on a future visit.
My wife and I took our 4 kids ages 8-18 for a week in June. Very close to the beach, great pool area with slides, and a fun game room. We had so much fun, and would highly recommend to anyone considering this property to go for it! We loved the access from the back patio to Lake Padre and my boys spent hours out there fishing every day.
Jonathan D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with
Padre Escapes! We look forward to having you again.
This place has all you ever need on vacation. Very clean, location is great for quick access to pier fishing and the beach. Loved the ice machine! We didn't have to go get ice once. Lots of kitchen amenities for those that cook on vacation. We will definitely be back.
Angie P.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2024
We appreciate your feedback, Angie! This property is well equipped for active families and we're happy to know you all enjoyed it! Come visit us again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alvin P.
8 Aug 2024
Padre
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:
Great
Alvin P.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind review, and we are so glad you had a great stay with Padre Escapes!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
4 Sept 2024
Family Trip
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:
Loved everything about this place close to pool and fishing was awesome . Definitely coming back also very clean and well maintained . Front desk people were very helpful and friendly.
Lisa M.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
We're reeling with excitement that you loved everything about your stay, from the poolside fun to the fishing adventures. ;) It's great to hear that our team was helpful and friendly too. We can't wait to welcome you back for more good times—see you soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Desiree D.
18 Oct 2024
Waterfront retreat
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 very much enjoyed our visit. Relaxing location, quiet, peaceful and family friendly. We will definitely keep this place in mind for future trips due to the waterfront access to fish and watch wildlife. The pool was wonderful to cool off. Highly recommend for family or couples retreat
Desiree D.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and can’t wait to serve you again. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Josephine G.
26 June 2024
Birthday Weekend 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 stay was wonderful, we would have enjoyed a few more comfortable seats in the living area, for a visit of twelve and were 1 bed short for 12, but we made due. All in all we had a great time.
Josephine G.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
Thanks for the feedback! Please feel free to contact us for assistance with finding accommodations for future stays! -Padre Escapes
This is an end unit, right next to the pool. Unit is very nice.
3 bedrooms upstairs. 3 bathrooms, living room & kitchen. Well stocked kitchen.
The whole complex is investment property so it either really busy during certain times or empty like it was for us.
Love this location.
We loved the condo and the canal access for fishing. Its really close to the beach so that was nice. The only negatives were that the furniture in the living space is small and not comfortable. If you actually had a full house, there would not be enough comfty seats for everyone. They also do need to have pest control come. Since this property is pet friendly we also would have loved to have a designated area for the dogs to potty. The grass has stickers which we were picking out of their paws for an hour and the turf is also the picnic area so its a little difficult to manuver.
Nikole W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the condo’s location, canal access for fishing, and being so close to the beach — those are definitely some of the highlights of staying here.
We also appreciate your feedback on the living room furniture, pest control, and the outdoor space for pets. Your comments are very helpful, and we’ll be sure to pass them along to our team and the owners as we look for ways to improve both comfort and convenience for future stays.
We’re so happy you chose to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! - Padre Escapes
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Red Oak, TX
21 June 2025
Pelican point
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The rental look like the picture. We did have extra guests insects/roaches in the kitchen dining room area. I was bitten by something while sleeping. I didn't receive the code to the pool in my email. The only way I got the code was showing a email to the resident that I was staying there. Besides that it was ok.
A guest from Red Oak, TX
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback, Tieraney. We’re glad the property matched your expectations, but we’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced. We’ve added the pool code information to the messaging for this property to help avoid confusion in the future. Please don’t hesitate to contact us during your stay if anything comes up — we have local staff available and are always happy to assist with things like pest control or any other concerns. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience next time.
4 night stay. The last night the home flooded from a bad plumbing repair the third day. We were up all night moping and drying out our things. Rushed out the final day with a 1 hour late check out after getting 2-3 hours of sleep. Long story short customer service is not good. We would have appreciated being able to sleep in a bit more (went to sleep at 4:30 am), and possibly a comp stay for this vacation being ruined from their flood.
Clint W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
We’re so sorry this issue disrupted your stay — we completely understand how frustrating it must have been. Just to clarify, the tub faucet had been replaced earlier that day, and the leak popped up shortly after your kids’ bath. Once the bath was finished, the leak slowed down, and we sent maintenance right over to check things out.
To help make the situation right, we offered a late checkout and also comped one night of your stay. We wish the experience had been smoother, and we really appreciate your patience while we handled it. Your feedback helps us keep improving so every guest can enjoy a worry-free stay.
My only issue was with sleep accommodations . Bedding not conducive to 10 people who normally don’t sleep with each other or near each other . Bunk beds not good for adults 60 and over and bed in second bed room good for small person or child .
Daniel G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2024
Thank you for your review and feedback! We always strive to include as much information as possible in the property description and have photos depicting everything available for accommodations. If you ever have any questions about the specific bedding accommodation or are looking for anything specific, please call us directly at Padre Escapes so we can assist you! We hope to host you again in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sandi D.
29 May 2024
We will be back!
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 really enjoyed this location! It was clean and comfortable. My kids loved the pool. Easy distance to the beach. Views were beautiful. The pool is pretty loud and your balcony is right next to your neighbor without a full divider on the bottom deck. We didn't mind either, but if you are looking for a quiet place this may not be the place for you. Security comes and kicks everyone out of the pool about 1030-11pm.
Sandi D.
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.
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