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"Best in Class" Beachside Condo, Steps from Beach

Beachfront condo with water park and outdoor pool

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Relax on the balcony with your favorite refreshment
Enjoy the views from the balcony....Sun, Surf, Beach!
Community BBQ, just step from the condo below.
Kitchen with upgrade appliances and granite counter tops
Kitchen with upgrade appliances and granite counter tops

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 569.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Best in Class" Beachside Condo, Steps from Beach

Breathtaking views of sun, surf and sand! This non-smoking 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo on the second floor was beautifully renovated in 2014. All modern appliances/features and updated, luxurious furnishings make your stay comfortable and help you feel pampered. Wake to an amazing sunrise over the gulf every morning from your private balcony. The soothing sound of ocean waves lull you to sleep at night and beckon you to the beach during the day. The Tiki Condominium complex has 2 large pools that are heated during the winter and are surrounded by lush landscaping. The Tiki Condominium complex has no elevators, and only has three floors (Each flight has 14 steps).

Over 750 square feet, this home, can accommodate a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 small children or 4 adults very comfortably). Sleep comfortably in a King size bed in the bedroom and a Queen size sofa bed in the living room. The kitchen and bath have beautiful granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is fully stocked with necessities and is equipped with blender, coffee maker and microwave. Wi-Fi, 2 flat screen TVs, DVD player, cable with HBO and ESPN channels, linens/bath towels, and a washer/dryer are all available in the Condo for your convenience.

Water sports, beach chairs and umbrella rentals are available at the beach.

Water activities include Schlitterbahn beach water park, dolphin watching, boogie boarding, snorkeling and scuba diving, surfing and sailboat rentals. For the fisherman in the family, bay fishing, deep sea fishing, fishing at the jetties/pier/surf and fly fishing are all available. Birding and nature center, and sea turtle, Inc are right across the street from the Tiki, while beach horseback riding are also popular island activities. Other activities include horseback riding and the Laguna Madre Nature Trail. Visit the historical Port Isabel or take a 30-minute drive to Brownsville to one of the top zoos in the country—The Gladys Porter Zoo. For golfers, golf is available at the South Padre Island Golf Club in Laguna Vista.

Safety to our guests:
*The Tiki Condominium complex has outdoor camera's throughout the complex to insure our registered guests, with rental agreements, are safe and secure.
*Each of our condos have exterior camera's actively recording the entry and exit doors, which record video and audio, for your safety. If you have any questions, please contact the owner.

The owners also have three other condos at the Tiki condominium complex that have surf and beach views, unit 130 (listing # 3938030); unit 220 (listing # 4436961); unit 326 (listing # 7854908).
This property is registered with the City of South Padre Island STR Permit # 2023-0775.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Per Dog-$125 per Stay. Max @2 Dogs = $250
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Monthly rates are 30+ nights consecutively, and there is a cleaning fee of $150. Pets are welcome, however there is a $125 pet fee, per pet.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in North End, a neighbourhood in South Padre Island, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Sea Turtle Inc. Gravity Park and Beach Waterpark are also worth visiting. 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 Birding and Nature Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Laguna Madre Nature Trail - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "Best in Class" Beachside Condo, Steps from Beach have a pool?

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

Is "Best in Class" Beachside Condo, Steps from Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at "Best in Class" Beachside Condo, Steps from Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Best in Class" Beachside Condo, Steps from Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Best in Class" Beachside Condo, Steps from Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this North End condo building is just steps away from South Padre Island Beach and Andy Bowie Park. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Sea Turtle Inc are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was very clean. It was a great location . It was nice being able be up close to see the fireworks.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Great 8 Night Stay over Holidays - Perfect Location & Property

Excellent location and property, everything just as described. Great views of Beach and Gulf. Very clean and well maintained. Owners great to work with. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Great place and location

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Perfect location

We had the best time. This condo is right on the beach, cute little pool, excellent location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Relaxing

Wonderful accommodations! Was a pleasure staying in this condo. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kennan M., Waco, Texas

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

Great First trip to SPI!

My wife and I had a great first trip to SPI! The property was in excellent condition and was everything we hoped for! The property owners made everything easy and we got to relax and enjoy our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Condo was great, super clean and updated! Grounds were well kept and heated pool was nice. Our view of the ocean on balcony was just like in the advertised picture. We had a great stay and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Cleola I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The description of the condo was accurate - it is on the beach and had a very good view of the beach and front row for the fireworks. The condition of the property was mostly great, one complaint is that there were what seemed to be bits of chocolate and chocolate cake and in the kitchen and living room floors and counter. Since we had our pup with us that could have been a situation if he had consumed it. Other than that the place was clean, I have anxiety with foreign bathrooms so it was nice to see the bathroom nicely cleaned.The condo smelled clean upon entering and remained smelling fresh for our stay.The bed on the other hand was not the most comfortable, it felt like it had seen better days and could do with a fresh mattress. When you lay on it you just sink in to the forms that other bodies have made over time (not great) It took us about 2 days before our bodies accepted that it had no other choice for rest plus we were tired from not sleeping and the beach activities. Bill and Barb were very responsive and even accommodated our request, cancel and re-request for an extra day :)Overall it was a good experience and we will stay at this condo again (with newer mattress) if we decide to visit SPI in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis T.

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

Great location

This unit faces the hotel next door which is quite noisy when they have entertainment, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that you don’t hear a thing when the patio door is closed so it was never an issue. Loved seeing the weekend fireworks show from the balcony. This unit is very nicely furnished and the kitchen has ample dish ware. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April M.

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

Perfect

Perfect for a couple. So close to the beach. Pictures don’t lie as many others do. Great location if you want to enjoy the beach and close by night life. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti H., Holmen, WI

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

Everything was excellent!

We loved our stay here again and everything was excellent. Our host was easily reached for any questions we had. Thank you Bill. We’ll be back again.
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Beautiful

We met very nice people staying at this property. And alot of dogs for our dag. Great price. Nice pool. Walking distance to bars and restraunts.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Beautiful condo

Arriving at the condo was a please surprise! It was more beautiful than in the photos and the view from the balcony was spectacular. Our vacation was much more enjoyed because we had no worries with the place we stayed at. Everything we needed was there; very convincente to have a washer dryer in the condo! I would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing condo experience!

8/10 Good

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Very nice but too close to the action

Very clean, great decor, immaculate grounds and awesome sunrise views but too close to Bar Louie. Bands and DJ's every night of our stay until late at night provided no privacy. Open the curtains and the whole bar is looking at you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described. Very clean. Great beach location and access. Gorgeous waters and nice umbrella and chase services available.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo is clean, comfortable, and nicely furnished. It’s a great location, and easy walking distance to the beach. The dehumidifier made the apartment so much more comfortable as it was humid during our visit. They have a washer/dryer as well. There is one rub - the Courtyard Marriott that is next to the building has a huge covered, open air pavilion/bar where a DJ pumps - who is set up almost right across from our balcony - pumps loud music incessantly. We got there Friday afternoon - music was playing and went till 10 pm. It started again on Saturday after lunch and went till 11 pm. Sunday it went to 9 pm. This would be great if you want to toddle home from a bar every night. This is a really nice condo, it truly is “best in class” and maybe the Courtyard Marriott doesn’t do that all year. Dang shame when you just want to enjoy wave sounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica L P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time staying at this condo, but second year renting from Bill and Barb. Bill and Barb are always very attentive about responding to questions. Their condos (3 properties at the tiki) are newly remodeled, clean and steps away from the beach. Thank you, Bill and Barb for always making our stay so pleasant.
View from our condo, unit #226
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

veronica r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our stay! My kids had fun staying at a different place and loved the pool. The kitchen had pots and pans and everything we needed lovee it! The only thing that i was worried about was everything was glass and with toddlers i was like oh no but i was able to buy some plastic cups for them . The beach was in walking distance we loved that!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry O.

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

Condo

Condo was great weather was terrible. Enjoyed the view from balcony.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Lovely and Convenient Condo with Beach Access

The condo was comfortable and well appointed with all the necessities for a great stay. Lovely, large balcony was perfect for coffee at sunrise and wine at sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Property itself was great, other than neighboring bar noise

This would be a 5 star review if it had not been for the location of the condo. The balcony, which faces Bar Louie, is only a stone throw away. The condo itself was clean and well kept, owner was great with communication and it was comfortable during the day. However, the bar noise from the DJ on Friday and Saturday night was vibrating through the walls and the balcony was not usable due to the noise. I'd recommend this for a young couple that is interested in the bar scene and doesn't mind the noise, but for a family with a young child, I would suggest looking at a different location. It's unfortunate that the condo owner has to have this right next door to their location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi H.

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

5 day vaca on South Padre

Lovely and very clean condo. SPI Excursions was great for snorkeling. And must visit the Bird Sanctuary and see "Big Padre"the huge alligator event! Also enjoy a great dinner at Nautica. A small warning, on a holiday weekend expect very LOUD music from the party bar/pool that plays until midnight.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Spring Break in South Padre

Our family really enjoyed our stay at The Tiki Condo in South Padre Island. You have ocean view from the balcony and the condo had a beach feel. The owner has amazing communication
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Perfect for couples

This condo was perfect for me & my husband. We only planned to stay 4 days but ended up staying 1 extra day so wecould actually enjoy the beach. Went the 3rd week of March & it was very chilly. The condo was very nicely decorated and had everything we needed. Check in was easy & beach was jut a few steps away. We will definitely rent this unit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve/ellen l.

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

Clean, comfortable in great location

Comfortable condo with great beach view/access.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill and Barb Bartell

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Married for 40 years and three kids later, Bill and Barb have always enjoyed the beach. Our kids completely agree! It doesn't matter if we are relaxing in the sun, having a good meal, or participating in activities, we prefer to do it on a beach. The kids have varied interests and are much more active than mom or dad. South Padre offers something for each of us individually and one of our favorite places to make memories and establish traditions.

We enjoy spending time with our family and friends!

Why they chose this property

Barb and I first vacationed in South Padre in 1988, and we fell in love with this hidden gem. In 2013 we had a family vacation in South Padre, with some special friends who introduced us to the Tiki Condominium location, which was a dream come true. It was a combination of owners, staff, conditions of the complex, beachfront, and location near activities and restaurants that made our decision to own here easy.

We hope everyone who stays in our condo, whether for a few days or months, will leave with the same love for South Padre Island as we have.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the beautiful views of the beach and sounds of the ocean from our balcony. There's nothing quite like enjoying a morning coffee on the balcony watching the waves roll in before anyone else is up! Likewise, we have a perfect view of the fireworks offered at Claytons on Friday and Saturday nights (if we chose). We love having friends join us for this special experience. The beach is just steps away, and the option to enjoy one of our two tropical pools, makes this a relaxing and memorable vacation stay.

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