Title: Sun Ray #1B - Pet Friendly, 3min Walk to Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Sun Ray #1B - Pet Friendly, 3min Walk to Beach Condo with kitchen, steps from South Padre Island Beach ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57121600/57121596/09f7ccc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57121600/57121596/20ff5071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57121600/57121596/dc2fdc40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57121600/57121596/cd3f3e5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57121600/57121596/a4981b39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the gulf side of the island, Sun Ray 1B offers a home away from home with its cozy living room and fully-equipped kitchen. Unwind in this recently remodeled condo featuring A/C, fast internet with WiFi, and two TVs; or step outside to enjoy nearby activities like beachcombing, bird watching or surfing. 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6680 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sun Ray #1B - Pet Friendly, 3min Walk to Beach Sun Ray 1B is a great, ground floor 1BD/1BA condo centrally located on the gulf side of the island and close to everything. This recently remodeled condo on the ground floor of the Rayo del Sol I 6-plex, has a Master Bedroom with a Queen size bed, one bunk bed in the extra wide hallway and a Full size sleeper sofa in the living room, which can comfortably sleep up to 6 guests. The condo has A/C, two TVs, fast internet with WiFi, and a kitchen equipped with Stainless Steel appliances, granite counters and cooking needs such as dishes, utensils, microwave, coffeemaker, blender and toaster. The dining area sits 4 and for your convenience it has a washer/dryer combo in the unit. The location of the building is very convenient by having lots of amenities within walking distance. This condo is ideal for families and families with children, romantic weekends, BFF girls vacations, fishing trips, business trips, winter Texans and Spring Breakers (Notes: Responsible person must be 25 years old or older and a staying guest during the rental period. For Spring Break and Easter week rentals there are additional requirements which includes additional refundable deposits – Minimum age requirement is 21 to rent during these two seasons – up to two pets allowed through a pet fee per pet). There is one parking spot per unit (PARKING PERMIT MAY BE REQUIRED). NO POOL, but a very SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH. \>>> Please note there is a hotel with a bar on the other side of the back fence, and it may play loud music.<<<. Nearby activities include: Beach, Golf, Water Park (seasonal), Pier Fishing, Surf Fishing, Bay Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Boating, Kayaking, Fitness Center, Miniature Golf, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Bird Watching, Museums, Beachcombing, Horseback Riding, Movie Theater, Nightlife, and many, many, restaurants. This property is registered with the City of South Padre Island Permit No.2023-1128 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: No Smoking, No vaping ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 680 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37390000/37388500/37388483/efc882cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### South Padre Cottage within walking distance to everything Fun! 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No external visitors Responsible person must be 25 years old or older and a staying guest. Some exceptions may be possible through higher refundable deposits Signed rental agreement and copy of ID required to confirm reservation and check-in ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Pet fee applies ($59/pet - max 2 pets) - If pet fe ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed No events or parties allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No Smoking, No vaping ## 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 Note from host: No events or parties allowed 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property orp5b3eb3ex ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.11060%2C-97.16712&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L5NC9apM8WCnmBf-4HjxMl_QmlA=) South Padre Island, TX #### What's nearby - South Padre Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Sea Turtle Inc - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles - South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles - Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles - Isla Blanca Park - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles #### Getting around - Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min walk - ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬13 min walk - ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬19 min walk - ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬14 min walk - ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sun Ray #1B - Pet Friendly, 3min Walk to Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sun Ray #1B - Pet Friendly, 3min Walk to Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sun Ray #1B - Pet Friendly, 3min Walk to Beach? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sun Ray #1B - Pet Friendly, 3min Walk to Beach located? > Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gravity Park and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sun Ray #1B - Pet Friendly, 3min Walk to Beach Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darius C. 25 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for the value. Quiet and in the middle of everything. Definitely stay again. Great. ##### Darius C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moses C. D. 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get away Nice place to stay. Close to many places. Very clean and spacious ##### Moses C. D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynette A., Texas, USA 10 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place to stay This is a great place to stay for a short time or a long time. It has everything in the unit that you will need. Instructions are provided for everything and the management is VERY responsive. I would definitely stay here again. There is a bar with a live band behind the unit but they cut the music early. Great stay! ##### Lynette A. Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin K. 29 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and Comfortable We had a great time in SPI. The rental was half a block from the beach access, and was a nice convenient place to stay. ##### Kevin K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason T. 27 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great, clean place, walking distance to the beach, stores and restaurants. ##### Jason T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christi M. 18 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place! Very accurate description. Quiet and quaint. Worth it! Close to the beach, but you have to walk. There is no closer beach access. Maybe a 5 minute walk. ##### Christi M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike G. 23 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Solid spot in South Padre Host was very responsive, and helpful when we asked for a special request. The bed was a bit too soft for my wife and I, but overall this place was exactly what we needed for our stay on the island! ##### Mike G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura H. 22 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Communication with the owner was excellent. The night we arrived it was late and I had trouble opening the door, but he answered right away and was able to get us in. He was patient and waited until we were inside. Super nice and the place was perfect. Would def rent again. ##### Laura H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana P. 21 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SB22 Had amazing time ##### Dana P. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ariadne P. 28 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Week in SPI The property was well equipped. The descriptions and pictures were accurate. The host was very responsive. Excellent experience. Looking forward to visiting again ##### Ariadne P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marjuri S. 20 Jul 2025 ##### Marjuri S. 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