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Relax on your private covered porch with comfortable seating and ceiling fans, perfect for morning coffee or evening unwind.
Relax in your coastal-themed living room with comfortable seating, tropical ceiling fan, and charming beach décor that sets the perfect vacation mood.
Your fully equipped kitchen features warm wood cabinets, modern appliances, and a breakfast bar where you can sip morning coffee.
Relax in your open-concept living space where coastal-inspired decor meets modern comfort, complete with a fully equipped kitchen and cozy seating area.
Relax in your open-concept living space with vaulted ceilings, complete kitchen, and entertainment area perfect for memorable evenings.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 689.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Texas Sealife Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Packery Channel
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bob Hall Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio

Toucan Get Away TMRQ103: Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool and Private Patio

The HOA for the Marquesas Complex will be replacing the rear wooden fencing beginning April 20th. Construction may last up to one month. Discounted pricing has already been applied. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

Why Guests Love This Property
Welcome to Toucan Get Away at The Marquesas—your relaxing, pet-friendly retreat on North Padre Island. This coastal cabana offers the perfect mix of comfort and convenience, featuring an open layout, stylish décor, and a private patio for enjoying evening breezes. Guests love the tropical pool, quiet community vibe, and easy access to the beach, dining, and island attractions.

Highlights
Pet friendly with private fenced patio
Short 5-minute drive to the beach
Resort-style pool with loungers and shaded seating
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances
Open-concept living and dining area
Smart TVs and free Wi-Fi throughout
Washer and dryer for guest use

Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Bedroom (1st Floor): King bed with private bathroom with tub/shower combo
Second Bedroom (1st Floor): Queen bed
Living Area (1st Floor): Full-size sleeper sofa
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.

Bathrooms:
1st Floor – Walk-in shower and tub/shower combo

Kitchen and Dining
The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, cookware, dishes, and utensils for easy at-home meals. Enjoy breakfast at the counter or family dinners around the dining table with seating for six. A 12-cup coffee maker helps you start each island morning right.

Community Amenities
Guests enjoy access to The Marquesas’ sparkling swimming pool, surrounded by loungers, tables, and chairs—perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach.

Guest FAQs
Q. How far is the beach?
A. It’s about a 5-minute drive to the nearest beach access.
Q. Are pets allowed?
A. Yes, up to two pets are welcome with applicable fees and no weight restrictions.
Q. Is there parking for boats or trailers?
A. Boats and trailers are not permitted inside the complex, but limited street-side parking is available if attached to your vehicle.
Q. Are linens and towels included?
A. Yes, all towels, sheets, and comforters are professionally laundered and stocked before every stay.

Location
Located in The Marquesas community on North Padre Island, you’ll be close to:
Beach Access – 5-minute drive
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
Pet Friendly Property: Maximum of Two Pets/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 #:125082

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Corpus Christi

Located by the sea, this cottage is in Padre Island, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Padre Island Beach and Whitecap Beach. Texas Sealife Center and Funtrackers Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. 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.
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Corpus Christi, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas Sealife Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Whitecap Beach - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Packery Channel - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Seafood & Steaks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Padre Island Burger Company - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio?

As of 23 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio on 9 June 2026 start from AU$212, 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 Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Retreat | Tropical Pool & Private Patio located?

Located in Padre Island, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Texas Sealife Center and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from North Padre Island Beach. Packery Channel and J P Luby are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not see the beach from our room. Did not find the pool, but the trip to the beach was a short drive. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and that the short drive to the beach made it easy to get out and enjoy the coast. While Marquesas is centrally located and close to so much, including the beach, it is not beachfront or have a beach view. The pool is tucked away in the middle of the complex. We are always here to help out with anything our guests need - like directions to the pool! We truly appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
We (my sister and I) stayed in this unit to be close to my aging uncle, who lives in one of the units. We could walk just two units away, so the convenience was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
We’re so glad the location worked out perfectly for you and your sister! Being just steps away from your uncle sounds like the ideal setup — convenient, easy, and stress-free. We’re thrilled it made your stay that much more enjoyable and hope to welcome you back anytime for another comfortable getaway!
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10/10 Excellent

Javier V.

Top Notch

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: Awesome stay!!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Awesome Review, Javier!!! Thank you, come back and see us soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanna E.

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

Paradise

Always a great place to stay, clean and well kept!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thank you for your five star review! Padre Escapes welcomes you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Beach getaway!

Great property located near the beach, restaurants, and other activities. The pool was clean and in great shape as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes to host such a memorable event! We are happy to hear you all had a great time! Thank you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

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

Convenient and Quiet

We loved the location and the fact that it was quiet. I was able to take a quick jog in the neighborhood and it was so peaceful. The place was clean and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
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!
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10/10 Excellent

Olga W.

Great family 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 rented three cabanas for a few days for our family vacation. It was great to have everyone centrally located and still have some privacy. Each family enjoyed their home & cabanas were cozy and comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
We’re glad the cabanas worked out perfectly for your family vacation, offering both togetherness and privacy. Thanks for sharing, and we hope to host you all again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Summer Fun

Clean, convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind review, and we are so glad you had a great stay with Padre Escapes!
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10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Great Get Away

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: This place was clean, close to everything and the perfect place for relaxing weekend or a busy day on the beach. We loved it!
Archival

6/10 Okay

natalie s.

Good stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a clean, comfortable unit. Unfortunately, the pool was so cloudy I would not allow my kids in it.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
Thank you for the feedback, we will certainly address the cloudy pool issue with the Home Owner's Association. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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10/10 Excellent

Janie Z.

Great getaway

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: Loved the layout of the small home, our teenage daughter stayed on one side with her own bedroom and bathroom. I like the closed in patio area to store our beach gear. I wish there was a sidewalk outside to walk our dog but other than that we would stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you for the awesome review and feedback. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with Padre Escapes. We welcome you back anytime!
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8/10 Good

Padre Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful cottage; beds were wonderful; kitchen was great; bathrooms were updated and appeared new. Wish it had a view and more outdoor space. only complaints: waterfall on pool didn't work, several roaches were found in rental, but may have come in when we left door open.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
We apologize for the pool issue, we were not made aware of this before your arrival. Thank you for notifying us of the roach issue as well, we will have the property treated for this. Thank you for your feedback.
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10/10 Excellent

SUSAN H.

Toucan get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We booked a last minute trip. We love these little cottages so much. The beds are super comfy and they have everything we need. We had an issue with the dryer, had to run it a couple of times to get everything completely dry. But that didn’t stop us from enjoying our weekend. We can’t wait till our next trip to the island. 😎
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear your last minute getaway was amazing. Thank you for letting us know about the dryer. We will have our maintenance team take a look and get it fixed. We welcome you back anytime for another great stay. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!!
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10/10 Excellent

aaron n.

Great Company and Awesome 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: The place was just as described and had everything we needed to enjoy our vacation. It was clean and everything functioned as it should. The night before our stay ended, we had to take our 12 y/o to the ER and didn't get back to the property until 4 am. I had left a message with management for a little extra time to check out and they responded early in the morning and told us to take our time with no rush and no charge for going past our 11 am time. They were very courteous and will be the only company I will stay with in the area! Thanks Padre Escapes.
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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10/10 Excellent

Pete Z.

Sugar shack

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: Awesome little house. Perfect for our vacation. It had everything we needed. It would have been nice to have a BBQ grill outside, but that's okay. We made due without one. Also I heard our neighbors in 101 or 102 had a spa in their backyard. That would have been the icing on the cake. Maybe next time! Just let me know.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
Great to hear you guys had a good time! We'll mention your requests to the owner but I know there are fire codes against open flames within 10' of any flammable structure. Thank you for the feedback.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Juan T.

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

I will Never do business with this company again

24hrs before leaving on our family vacation this company sends a text saying they are canceling our reservation for unforeseen circumstances. They were unable to get us another rental. We still ended up driving to Corpus Christi, drove by the location and “we see people walking out of the rental that we had reserved months in advanced” .NEVER AGAIN!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN H.

Perfect little 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: These cottages are too cute. Perfect layout with the rooms on opposite sides. Plenty of living room/kitchen/dining room area. We even had a queen blow up and still had plenty of room. The outside area was the best. Water hose to rinse off all your stuff. We kept our fishing gear and ice chests in the back. Just enough privacy! The shared pool was fun. Family friendly and a nice break from the beach. We loved it so much we booked another stay next month. Padre Escapes has been our go to booking for the past 2 years. I will always use them. Very kind, easy to get a hold of (if needed) and always a super nice staff.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2023
We take great pleasure in welcoming both our new and regular guests to our condos, and our aim is to ensure that you feel right at home. As a token of our appreciation, we would like to offer you a 10% discount on your next visit, so that your stay can be even more enjoyable. - Padre Escapes
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2/10 Terrible

Laura S.

Never again!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have stayed at this location over the last 5 years and I have never had a problem like this before. I will not be staying at this location again. The weeds were overgrown, the pool key did not work, the wifi did not work, the master bathroom sink did not drain, and worst of all we fought off coachroaches from the moment we walked in to the minute we left. Totally disgusted with this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
We are certainly disappointed to hear that. We will get these issues addressed immediately.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from San Antonio, TX

Our mini weekend stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Condos are lined up so cute and colorful! The donut shop is right down the road. Our stay was a quite and short one. The condo was nice that it was separated in half with 2 full bathrooms on each side. The furniture is little the couch was small and the dining table was as well. Like a starter home for a couple. The pool is walking distance from the condo maybe about 6 condos down. There is a restroom to use and a outside rinse off station on the gated pool area. The only thing that was upsetting to me was there were roaches in the kitchen area. I pulled out to get a fork and there was a roach. Then few minutes later there was more roaches coming from underneath the bar top in kitchen. I did take pictures and I also used my reservation paper so the date was included. I also called and informed the office of the matter. There’s a AIRFRYER! Whooo hooo
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you for your review, Ruben! We are happy to report we have had this unit treated for roaches and have been successful with the treatment. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, even with this inconvenience. We look forward to having you again!
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6/10 Okay

James and Evelyn S.

Sugar Shack

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Place was good except for roaches. Trash cans outside door were very unpleasant odor. But overall our stay was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon and Lynda T.

Wonderful 2 month break from winter

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I stayed at this cottage for 2 months this winter and had a wonderful stay. The cottage is nicely located on the Padre Island close to all conveniences. It is in a quiet neighborhood with some units rented and some permanent residents. It a very spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath unit. It is well maintained and managed by Padre escapes who were a very "hands on" company. They even sent us a notice that there was a watermain break nearby and we may be out of water which allowed us time to pick up some extra at the local cvs store. The only shortfall in the well equipped kitchen was the lack of a kettle and no bbq. The beds were very comfortable, the sofa bed, well its a sofa bed , enough said. Great stay, great location and most of all fantastic people!! We are already booked to return to Padre Island. We love being winter Texans!
Stayed 60 nights in Feb 2017
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8/10 Good

Freddy V.

Villarreal vacation #103

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean an orderly. Beds and couch were very comfortable, room size was perfect. Located close to everything not to far f on stores. , restaurants, etc..some things we found could be better wast the kitchen. There were no baking pans and the vent hood didn't work. Other than that our stay was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

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