Place, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
3 min drive
Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
32 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
South Padre Island
On the beach.At this apartment, 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).
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) - 45 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
Tequila Sunset - 3 min drive
About this property
Starfish Sanctuary
Summary: Discover the ultimate beachfront retreat in South Padre Island with our centrally located condo. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living areas, HDTVs, and private bathrooms in every room. Step onto balconies offering stunning beach views. Rental perks include access to a swimming pool and a private beach access. Indulge in the island's top dining and entertainment, just moments away. Plus, our dedicated maintenance, management, and service staff are on call 24/7 for your convenience.
The Space: Indulge in our spacious condos adorned with luxurious natural stone finishes and accents. Each room features a bathroom with a booth shower for added comfort. Our pool is exclusively designated for guests of the building complex, ensuring a private and tranquil experience. Access is restricted to residents and their accompanied visitors for everyone's enjoyment.
Our condo is thoughtfully equipped with baby-friendly amenities to make your stay as convenient as possible. We provide a changing table, portable play yard, baby bath, child-friendly utensils, a high chair, and a selection of children's books. Whether you’re here for a short visit or an extended stay, we've got everything you need to make your little ones feel right at home.
Guest Access: Enjoy secure access with key cards issued upon presentation of valid ID by La Copa Inn Beach Hotel. Each unit features a unique lock with a deadbolt, ensuring utmost security and peace of mind during your stay.
The Neighborhood: This condo is ideally situated at the heart of South Padre Island, placing you close to the island's top dining and entertainment venues. Experience the vibrant atmosphere and convenient access to SPI's best attractions during your stay!
Getting Around: Explore South Padre Island effortlessly with the complimentary South Padre Island Metro, which conveniently transports you to most areas on the island. Additionally, take advantage of the 'Park and Ride' facility located in the south of town. Gulf Blvd., where these condos are situated, offers a bike-friendly environment, providing another convenient transportation option for your island adventures.
Other Things to Note: Additionally, parking is limited to two vehicles per unit in the condo driveway, with each unit's parking space clearly designated. Kindly display your parking permit inside your vehicle, preferably on the inside mirror or dashboard. These permits are obtainable during check-in.
Pets are welcome for an extra charge of $65 plus taxes per pet.
Monthly bookings also include free weekly cleaning.
Primary guest must be age 21 or older to reserve.
Important Notice for Our Guests: Your reservation total includes a $59 damage waiver fee, providing coverage up to $1500 for accidental damages. Additional details will be provided upon check-in. If you have any questions before booking, please don't hesitate to reach out. Please note, we do require a credit card on file for damages not covered by this policy.
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
Housekeeping (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
• Check-in time is 3PM - 11PM
• No parties or events
• No smoking
• Please observe quiet hours from 10pm to 6am.
• Only two vehicles are permitted...
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. 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.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Starfish Sanctuary to the airport?
This apartment is 26.2 mi (45-min drive) away from the Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Starfish Sanctuary have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Starfish Sanctuary to the beach?
This apartment is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Starfish Sanctuary offer free breakfast?
Yes, this apartment offers free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Starfish Sanctuary ?
No, there is no casino at this apartment.
What time is check-in at Starfish Sanctuary ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Starfish Sanctuary ?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Starfish Sanctuary have a pool?
This apartment features an outdoor pool.
Does Starfish Sanctuary have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is Starfish Sanctuary to downtown South Padre Island?
This apartment is 0.6 mi away from South Padre Island.
Starfish Sanctuary Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Noe F.
Aug 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Well kept and clean
Noe F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Roxanne S.
Jul 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great location.
Roxanne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hillary C., Frisco, Texas
Aug 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and beautiful condo!
We had a great time. The condo was very clean and super spacious…each kid had their own room and bathroom which was super useful when it was time to shower and get ready. Patio was HUGE and a bonus great space! My only complaint was that the host didn’t provide beach chairs, umbrella or beach towels. Every other condo we’ve ever stayed at has provided those things (sometimes even beach toys too) so that was a bummer to need to go out and buy more stuff we really didn’t need to bring back home with us. Full disclosure, it could have said that in the description and I completely looked it over. Just a heads up for any future guests bc we would have def brought our own stuff if we knew. Overall we would absolutely stay here again. Thank you!
Hillary C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence S.
Oct 12, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location. Well maintained. Very responsive to calls for assistance with minor issues
Excellent
Lawrence S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Diana N.
Jun 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Spacious Condo
The condo is large, clean, spacious, and beautiful. The location is amazing--right on the beach! My family enjoyed the condo and the vacation very much. The manager from HomeAway (Raj) was particularly attentive, prompt, and helpful. The one thing that is needed on the property is a hose for spraying off beach chairs and other items taken to the beach. There is a shower and a lower valve for feet but no hose. But this didn't take away from the awesomeness.
Diana N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
ILene L., Cedar Park
Dec 27, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Beautiful Condo
Condo is beautiful with a perfect view and location.
ILene L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Brandi K., Grand Junction, CO
Apr 7, 2019
South Padre Island trip
Even though the weather was terrible we ati had a good time. The condo was very nice. They checked in on us everyday to see if we needed anything and were very quick to address issues. You normally would not care if the pool is not heated but this time it would have been nice. It was too cold to use the pool. The other tenants were great until the last night we were there. They had just checked in that day and were up partying until way past 5 am. Twice I had to go ask them to turn music down. I hated to call the manager in the middle of the night and I was hoping by asking them directly they would keep it down. I did let them know the next day that they might want to check in with their new tenants because anyone checking in after us may not be so patient. Flying home with no sleep ended our trip on a little sour note. Next time we might stay somewhere you don’t have to worry about other guests. We went on the off season partly because of that reason. The proximity to the beach was perfect and the condo has everything you need. Plenty of room and space.
Brandi K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lisa T.
Mar 19, 2019
Great condo for a family
We had a great time over Spring Break. The neighbors were a little loud upstairs, but again, it was Spring Break. Great condo, exactly as shown in the pictures. Fully stocked kitchen, great beds, clean property. Really nice staff helped with towels and any issues. Would stay again
Lisa T.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth B.
Jan 6, 2019
Great
Right on the beach. Excellent access. Had a lovely family stay. Beautifully appointed condo. Only drawback was with inoperable television sets during our stay.
Kenneth B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Claudia G.
Aug 2, 2018
Ideal beach condo
My family and I had a fantastic experience at this property. The condo was surprisingly spacious, comfortable, and impressively modern. The beach is immediately accessible and the area is not overcrowded. Each of the tenants in the other three condos were very considerate of each other. I look forward to booking this property again next summer.