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Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights!

Family-friendly stay near South Padre Island Beach

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Community Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

South Padre Island

Seaside stay .With a stay at this South Padre Island condo, you'll be steps from South Padre Island Beach and within a 10-minute walk of South Padre Island Community Center. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Gravity Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights!

Unit #101 Ground Floor 2/2, Large Pool, Spa, Grill, Pool Table

SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1916

What's better than beachfront? Our place! We are directly across the street from the beach, so you get the convenience of beachfront without the beachfront prices. You are a shorter walk to the beach from our condo than you would be in the big resorts with 'beachfront' prices.

Come relax and feel the sand between your toes in beautiful South Padre Island. This is the perfect place to get away from it all. Even better, is our location. We are directly across the street from the beach, and there is a beach access just steps from the condo. It's like being beachfront without the prices! There are no hotels around us, so the beach is not as crowded and the neighborhood is quiet.

Stream your favorite apps, ZOOM, eLearn, etc. with high-speed WIFI internet. Our condos are pet friendly and kid friendly. They are also great for a romantic getaway. Are you setting up a girls' weekend or reunion? You can rent out an entire floor or the whole building and have a private vacation!

New upgrades: Keurig coffee maker, Berlin Gardens outdoor pool furniture, 6 beach chairs, 1 Tommy Bahama beach umbrella, 6 beach towels and a beach wagon. Custom outdoor pool table and outdoor TV in the pool area.

We are thrilled that you are looking at spending some time with us at Athena Ares Condominiums. Our beach home is a pet friendly, family vacation rental. We give 10% discount to Military, Police, and Firemen. The traveler securing the reservation must be 25 years of age or older. For Spring Break / Semana Santa all rental guests must comply with a families only restriction. If the dates that you are looking for are not available in this condo, we have 5 more fantastic condos in the same great complex that might work for your dates. We would appreciate the opportunity to accommodate your stay on the island.

Condo #102 ground floor
Vrbo #1734465

Condo #201 2nd floor
Vrbo #1734482

Condo #202 2nd floor
Vrbo #1734498

Condo #301 top floor
Vrbo #1734510

Condo #302 top floor
Vrbo #1734520

**Professional housekeeping crew follow CDC guidelines on how to clean and disinfect between guests. Electrostatic cleaning can be arranged for an additional fee. **

A small welcome package is provided which includes 1 roll of paper towels, 1 trash can liner in each trash can, liquid hand soap by each sink, liquid dish soap in the kitchen and 2 rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom.

*We strongly encourage that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.*

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Rental documents and proof of identification will be required.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Large dogs and small dogs welcome. $75 fee.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights! to the airport?

This condo is 26.2 mi (43-min drive) away from the Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights! to the beach?

This condo is a short 2-minute walk from South Padre Island Beach and 1.9 mi (4-min drive) from South Padre Bayside Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights! have a pool?

This condo features an outdoor pool.

Does Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights! to downtown South Padre Island?

This condo is 0.6 mi away from South Padre Island.

Embrace the Tide, Extend Your Stay: Save 10% at Athena Ares for 7+ Nights! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jason b.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Just a few minutes walk to beach access. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The condo was beautifully decorated had everything we needed. It was walking distance to the beach, which that was a big plus. We loved that it was pet friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another wonderful trip to Athena Ares!

We visit SPI every year around Memorial Day and we always stay at Athena Ares. It’s been 10 years and we just wrapped up another fantastic visit. Beach access 17 (Starlight Circle) is steps away, right across Gulf Blvd, and it leads you to the best stretch of beach on South Padre. Location. Location. Location. You can walk to several restaurants and stores; everything you need is right there. There’s lots to do for kids of all ages! When we’ve enjoyed a long day at the beach, we head back to the condos to enjoy the pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, outdoor TV and pool table. It’s such a great property for families or a group of families. The immaculate units have tons of fresh towels and accessories and are well appointed for your stay. Beach chairs, a wagon, beach towels? Yes. Yes. Yes. Comfy beds throughout - even the sleeper sofa is comfortable! Yep, we love it here and look forward to booking again in 2026! :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

SPI Family Reunion 2025

Great location, great condos, love the pool and grilling area. Beds to include the pull out beds in couch were very comfy. Great options for larger groups. ThanksThe Knights
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amado E.

Liked: Cleanliness

This property is very well maintained and clean.

Enjoyed with Family, the only issue was Internet signal which was reported and they helped us to fix it.Besides that everything was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This location is comfortable and just a short walk from the beach! We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Condo

Beautiful place to stay with family. Location is perfectly across the street from beach access and the pool/spa were very relaxing. Pool table and TV outside were a big plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay, worry free and clean

Overall, this is a great condo and stay. Everything was very clean. My family had multiple condos rented and it was a good time for everyone. Pet friendly was great help. I wish pets were allowed in the fenced pool area, but they aren't. My dog's don't like water but it would have been nice to have them off leash. There's a lot of paperwork with the rental agreement. There are a lot of extra fees that are not reflected in the nightly stay price in VRBO. This may be a VRBO transparency issue and not the owners fault. Not a fan of VRBO for this reason. If you need a place for a lot of people, pet friendly, lots of amenities, and on the beach, this is a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Favorite place to stay

This place is great. It’s clean. Loaded with feel at home convenience and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice 2 bed 2 bath

Nice 2 bed 2 bath with washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful condo/Great location

This rental is exactly as described, but even more beautiful. They had everything we needed for our stay. We loved that they had a wagon and beach chairs to enjoy at the beach. After a day at the beach they had multiple places outside to rinse all the sand off. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub almost daily and usually had it to ourselves. We have stayed at many places on the island, but this is by far our favorite. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the sun

We enjoyed staying here. Everything was as advertised. Thank you kindly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

veronica b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect rental

This rental had everything we needed for our 10 month baby and it was super close to the beach. Loved that the pool had such a big kiddie space. Renters were very kind and accommodating! We try to come to Padre annually so we will back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time!

The condo was great very spacious and the pool area was awesome. Really close to the beach access and a short walk to wanna wanna which is a plus for us and dedicated parking is a big plus in my book.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Athena Ares Never Disappoints!

We have been vacationing at this property for over a decade. We love the location, love the property and facilities, and recently had another wonderful stay 5/27/24 through 6/1/24. The unit is well-maintained and super clean. There are tons of fresh towels, pillows, and other linens, and we got a good night's sleep each night in the comfortable beds. You cannot beat the location, just across the street from Beach Access #17 (in my opinion the best stretch of beach on South Padre Island), and the pool, hot tub and outdoor facilities are perfect for when you'd like to skip the sand. It's an easy walk to several shops and restaurants. Most of all, we love that we can bring our Golden-doodle, Archie, along for all of the fun. See you next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell T., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! steps from the beach

Great location. We had the corner unit, 1st floor. The unit was clean, perfect size, just what we needed. The kitchen is a galley kitchen, but worked just fine. Nice large dining table. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place!

Exceptional place to stay. Has everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful dog friendly condos!

We loved this property. It was close to two beach accesses and in a great area on the island. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cary W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parking of vehicle

We had a great time. The Home was very good. The only thing that was beyond your control was the parking of our vehicle as their was a crew working on the street in front of the property. Thanks for a good week in South Padre Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away From Home

Clean, nice amenities, great pool and outdoor facilities, great location for non-beachfront, and efficient management.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janay A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and wonderful condo

Very close to the ocean! The condo is very comfy and had everything we needed! The pool and hot tub were amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilpatrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a great stay

My family loves to stay at this location. It’s across from the beach, convenient to restaurants, has a great pool and the other guests have always been great to mingle with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful condo by the beach

This was our second stay at Athena Ares, and we likely will continue coming here for years to come. It’s rare to find a condo that allows big dogs, is clean, well appointed and maintained and close to the beach. We couldn’t ask for more! Management is friendly and very responsive. Thank you for another great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023