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Sand Castle on the Bay

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroom390 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Sand Castle on the Bay

Discover the perfect fishing retreat in a secure gated community, complete with a private fishing dock and fish cleaning station. Indulge in amenities such as refreshing pools, a laundry facility, and an on-site office. Our beautifully remodeled ground floor studio offers a separate bedroom area, a cozy living room, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a bathroom stocked with towels, bed linens, beach towels, and chairs. This non-smoking space comfortably accommodates up to four guests, featuring a queen bed in the bedroom and a queen sofa bed in the living room. Experience breathtaking sunsets, vibrant summer fireworks, and a short walk to a variety of restaurants, bars, and live music in the lively entertainment district. Sandcastle 113A is just minutes from the beach and 2.5 miles from Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, offering a charming backyard, complimentary parking for one vehicle, and free Wi-Fi for your convenience.

Only ONE (1 car) allowed to park on premises. The remaining vehicles have to park in the island's public parking. The parking pass provided should be displayed on the dashboard of the car. Please be notified of towing enforced.

IMPORTANT: You are booking a private beach home. As much as we like to please your every need, we DO NOT work as hotels do. We are not a 24/7 service. Any overnight requests, other than REAL emergencies, will be taken care of the next day. If there is an emergency that threatens a person’s life, please call 911.

VAYK GEAR is a premier BEACH Equipment Rental Company offering top-of-the-line gear for your perfect beach day. You may receive an email from them regarding a credit from Blue Ocean Vacation Rentals for the rental of your preferred beach equipment. Visit their website to select from a wide range of high-quality beach gear to make the most of your beach getaway.

The owners of Sand Castle A-113 welcome you to their beach home! While staying here, we ask that you follow a few requests that will make everyone’s stay more enjoyable and keep the property looking good year after year.

1. Parking ~ is limited to 1 vehicle. Vehicles must be licensed, operable and registered to the occupants. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owners’ expense. No boats or trailers allowed in the parking area.

2. Occupancy ~ Maximum capacity per unit is NO MORE than 4 guests. There must be at least one adult 21 years of age or older, registered, present and residing in the unit through the duration of the tenancy.

3. Pets ~ This complex does not allow pets for short term rentals. The knowledge or trace of unauthorized pets will mean a fine of $400.

4. Noise ~ Loud noise of any sort; music, loud talking, boom boxes, etc. is not allowed.

5. Garbage and Tidiness ~ Garbage should all be disposed of in the dumpster located on the east side of the building facing Pompano St. Please DO NOT dispose of cigarette butts, cans, candy wrappers, trash on the ground. We work hard to make certain the property looks good when you check in. Please help us keep it that way by picking up any litter before you leave.

6. Pool ~ Please know that only the booked guests are allowed in the pool area. Wash ALL sand from your body BEFORE entering our pool. The pool equipment cannot handle sand from the beach and causes damage and equipment failure. Please DO NOT leave your children unattended and observe pool hours.

7. BBQ ~ Please note that a BBQ pit is not provided. According to regulations, the SPI Fire Department prohibits the use of charcoal or large gas grills in multi-family residences. Charcoal grills on the grass or on any balconies are prohibited, and
violation is a $250 fine. Charcoal grill are only permitted on the two designated bbq areas on concrete pads , and must be 10 feet away from any combustible construction.

8. Wristbands ~ During certain seasons or holidays, a wrist band policy may be active. Notice of such policy will be presented in advance and owners will be notified through the office.

9. Boats ~ Boat ramp/launch is for owner use only. Short Term renters may reserve boat slip through office, with owners having priority use. The leased lot across from Sand Castle is for owner use and long term rental tenants only. Short term renters must secure trailer parking on their own.

10. Once booked, we will send a custom Rental Agreement for you to complete and send back to us. Without this agreement we will not be able to host you.

Important: All our vacation properties come with a "starter kit" including several items such as hotel style soaps, shampoo, dishwashing soap, new sponge, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, etc. Once these items are gone, please visit the local supermarket to replenish your needs.

Note: The owners of this property will allow Spring Breakers under the strict rules of the premises. Break the rules and be evicted without a refund.

Check in is easy and available 24 hours a day with a smart lock on the entrance door.

The smart keypad door code will be provided to the guest about 48-24 hours before arrival.

Hosts will be available for check-in assistance up until 10 pm, we ask that guests arriving late please let us know via text.

Service Animals need to be with the person they service 24/7. Service Animals cannot be left alone in the property. A service animal left alone in the property is not a service animal and will be penalized with a $400 fee.

Child's highchair & pack & play on request at $25/each, billed on a separate invoice.

For special requests outside our scope of work, please message us to get our Concierge's contact.

Date changes might be granted depending on the date of the change for a $100 change fee plus any difference in price.

Cancellations for nightly reservations will receive a 96% refund if they are made more than 30 days before the scheduled arrival date. Please note that a service fee of $25 will also be charged for all cancellations, regardless of the timing. There will be no refund if the cancellation comes is made. This policy does not extend to bookings that are eligible for monthly discounts.

Checkout instructions
Gather used towels
Throw trash away
Turn things off
Leave beds unmade.
Wash & dry all dishes & utensils.
Empty refrigerator, clean up spills.
Set AC to 78
Leave property neat with furniture in original order.
Close all blinds, all doors and windows.
Please leave all items we provided. We charge for missing items.
Gather all your belongings, we cannot be responsible for items left behind.
Lock up

If possible, we would appreciate it if you could let us know if you check out earlier than 10am.

A good cohabitation requires common sense, respect for sleep hours, politeness, tidiness, and awareness of the common good. Thanks for helping ensure a great vacation for everyone!

We hope I was able to provide you with the 5 Star Experience you were looking for and will continue to serve you all through your stay with us, so if you need anything, please let us know!

Have a wonderful stay!

-Rod & Rosa

Property manager

Blue Ocean Vacation Rentals, LLC

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 390 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • Gravity Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Padre Island Beach - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Isla Blanca Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Laguna BOB - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Castle on the Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sand Castle on the Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Sand Castle on the Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Gravity Park and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Island Community Center and Sea Turtle Inc are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Sand Castle on the Bay Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo A.

Great stay in a lovely location

Loved the fact that is a modern apartment, cozy and functional. Everybody was friendly
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10/10 Excellent

Clarissa P.

Lovely condo!

We loved the condo. Beautiful decor and very spacious for a small family or couple. Close to entertainment district. We loved that the condo was in a locked and gated community, it made us feel very secure and safe.

10/10 Excellent

Ebony J.

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

Good

It was a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie &.

Fantastic !!!

We just loved our apartment and most of all the location on the bay. The pools were great and loved the laundry facility. We totally enjoyed sitting on the dock with the new friends we met watching the beautiful sunsets. We can't wait to come back next year.