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Sun-loungers, beach towels
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Gulfside Gathering Place: Your Ideal Coastal Getaway

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 5 bath, sleeps 20! Game Room Pool Table

SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1942


Spacious beach house, perfect for friends or family looking for a perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy the Island sun! Unique in design, this 5 bedroom, 5 bath home has many quality features. Downstairs has separate bedroom, living area and kitchen. A private yard blooms with tropical landscaping, and an elegant sparkling pool. One garages runs the length of the house and has been turned into a game room with foosball, pool table and darts. Go for a refreshing dip in the sparkling swimming pool, cook up a delicious meal on the BBQ grill, or spend all day at the beach! Enjoy the LATITUDE ADJUSTMENT at Gulfside Gathering Place!

Stream your favorite apps, ZOOM, ELearn, etc. with high-speed WiFi internet.

Our beach home is a pet friendly, family vacation rental. 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. 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.*
This vacation home's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from South Padre Island Beach. Features include an outdoor pool, a gym, and a water park. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the pool
  • Just a 3-minute walk from South Padre Island Beach and 6 minutes by car from Beach Park at Isla Blanca
This vacation home offers its guests a water park, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Roccy and Diann Raymond

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking Rule is STRICTLY enforced

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • 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
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets require approval. $100 cleaning fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: High Chair & Pack n' Play provided by Owner

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Requires Approval from Owner - Case by Case Basis
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Keep Calm Countdown to Vacation 7 Nights With 6 Paid
Keep Calm and Countdown to Vacation South Padre Island
Keep Calm and Countdown to Vacation Private vacation home

Gulfside Gathering Place: Your Ideal Coastal Getaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Traci R.

Liked: Cleanliness

We will be back

Absolutely stunning property that accommodates multiple families with plenty of space. Location was perfect. Thanks for everything. This was one of our favorite homes in SPI. We come every year and will absolutely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Property was very welcoming and clean. The host was kind and stayed in contact promptly. No complaints!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Really nice place. Clean and well stocked with what you need to prepare food. Close to the beach. The only issue we had was that when I booked the location several months ago, I confirmed with whoever runs the property that the pool was definitely able to be heated. When we arrived I checked the pool and it was cold. When we tried to turn on the heater it was broken. A pool guy was not able to come out until the next day. When he did come out he informed me that the heater was broken and he didn’t have any parts to fix it and if he did get the parts he wouldn’t be able to come back out for several days. Our stay was pretty much over when he would be able to come out. Needless to say though we did try and use the pool it was uncomfortably cold. We were all disappointed we didn’t get to use it more. The only question I have is shouldn’t the pool heater been fixed before our arrival? I was told it was heated. Anyway despite the pool issues we had a great time at this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

House was great for what we needed. Everything was clean and organized. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home

The house was perfect, great location, clean and stocked. Our family enjoyed the pool and game room. Walked to the corner and rented a golf cart that we enjoyed so much. The house is not even a block away from the beach. It came with so many amenities such as lawn chairs, wagon and beach toys for the kids. Highly recommend for large families!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Place to Stay!

Review : We are so delighted to have had another fantastic trip this year returning to this amazing home! The accommodations are consistently spectacular! This home has abundance of room and relaxation! The pool is one of our favorite amenities and the pool umbrellas are a game changer for sure! With 9 adults and 2 kids, we still had extra room. We did not get to bring out beach stuff but the garage was fully stocked with pool noodles, toys, coolers and more. We love this home and highly recommend as a 100/10 ☀️🌊☀️🌊☀️🌊☀️🌊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Gulfside Gathering Place.

The set up of this property was well thought out. It had plenty of room for our family of 12. There was plenty to do and it is definitely easy to stay entertained here. The pool & outside areas were nicely set up and when that wasn’t being used we were taking advantage of the game room. The kitchen is a great size and was fully stocked with almost everything you could think of. Clear instructions are sent to you prior to check in; and made expectations & the checkout process easier. Property Management had great communication & was quick with responses. We will definitely be booking here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place and amazing location

Pictures do not do this place justice, it’s much bigger than pictured. Great Layout for large group. My family and friends enjoyed everything about it. The location is perfect, right in the middle of everything. Less than 5min walk to beach access and golf cart rentals on each end of street. Will definitely look to stay here again when we return to Padre Island in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent House!

We had a group of people 11 people there this past week, and a a dog. This house hit every mark and need we were looking for in a house. It’s not the first time we have gone to SPI with such a large group, but every house before this one had some issue or another. This house was beyond words perfect! The owners were very responsive and quick to get back to me anytime I had a question. We have already decided we are going next year and staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Could not have been better

The house was amazing and all 17 in my group had a wonderful time. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Our family had the very best time staying in this home for our yearly vacation! It’s a gorgeous home with a cute pool & so close to the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family place

We had 0 adults and two children and the layout was perfect. Well equipped kitchen. Lots of pool toys and beach towels!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We had 15 family members staying. Plenty of room for all! Loved the large dinning table and living room. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mothers Day Weekend Beach Trip

The house was perfect for all 17 of us , the online description is spot on . Perfect walking distance to the beach, shops and our favorite eatery at the Palms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top notch and just like home!

When you are traveling from a far distance to a place you have never been and want to feel like you are home then this is the perfect place for you! The home was extrememly clean, well organized and comfortable! The home is filled with everything you need for entertaining, going to the beach and relaxing by the pool. The walk to the beach was a breeze and you are centrally located which makes it easy to got to restaurants and activities. After check out on our way to the airport our flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days, I called to see of we were able to extend our stay and without hesitation they graciously extended our stay! By far the best experience I have had with any rental property! Thank you for making our trip so amazing and stressless!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROCHELLE H., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful setup for families of teens

The downstairs game room with a large bedroom and living space was amazing for our teens to enjoy while the parents/adults could still quietly watch a movie upstairs. LOVED the large dining table with enough room to fit our entire group for our big family meals! Super convenient access to the beach with all the supplies you could need! Beds are also super comfortable. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Mankato MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday stay

My family and I spent our holiday vacation at your golf side gathering place. The home was everything we hoped it would be. Accommodations were great and suited the 13 of us very well. We would definitely consider booking this home again in the future. Thank you.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving w/ the Family on the Island

This is one of the best rentals on the island! My wife and I have been coming to the island for a week in the summer and a week at Thanksgiving since 2011 and we have stayed in hotels, condos and private homes from Los Corales to the Sapphire. In all our trips, this was our best experience. The home was immaculately clean, and so well appointed/supplied that we did not need most of the items we typically bring. The kitchen had every utensil, pot, pan, mixing bowl, rice cooker, indoor grill, and everything you could need. It was high quality too, like what you would use at home and not usually supplied in a rental. The attention to detail was noticeable. We’ve stayed at places with game rooms before where the pool table was missing balls or the cues did not have tips or other items were missing rendering the amenities unusable and disappointing. Not here! Everything was ready for us in pristine condition and there was even a fresh piece of chalk for the dart scoreboard. There were so many beach chairs and other items supplied for us in the well organized garage that you could really accommodate everyone in your group. Wagons were supplied to carry your items the short way to the beach access conveniently located a few steps down the street. Finally, the owners and property managers were solicitous, welcoming and went out of their way to make sure everything was the way we wanted. Beautiful clean house with comfortable beds. Can’t say enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family 2023

Great house, everything you needed..close to everything. Grandkids loved loved pool. Had red flags so am glad they could at least swim in pool
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thao E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Equipped Beach House!

My family of 16 stayed loved every moment of this beach house. It had everything we needed and more! Our toddlers had fun with beach/pool toys, the adults loved the pool/football table and darts. Our family enjoyed the heated pool and the different amenities. The hosts were very communicative throughout the whole booking. We will definitely stay at this beach house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the best rental's we've ever stayed in!

I've stayed in many rentals all over the country and I have to say, this rental home might be the best. I had high expectations just based on the reviews but this exceeded them. First off, my mom and I are clean freaks/germophobes and we were amazed at how clean the entire home was. Everything down to the baseboards, windowsills, and the platforms that the mattresses are on didnt have a speck of dust or dirt on them. Even the garage was spotless! Secondly, the surplus of beach chairs, 2 beach wagons, coolers, an umbrella, and an endless amount of beach/sand toys made our stay so much less of a hassle that we didnt have to bring any of that ourselves. The home was so big, all of the beds were so comfortable, the game room was so much fun to hang out in, and the pool was so much fun for night swims after the beach. We had one very minor issue with the tv and it was resolved immediately after I texted one of the reps. Other than that everything was perfect, no one in our group of 10 had a single complaint. We already agreed that when we go back to Padre, this is where we are staying! You can tell the owners of the property really care about their place and their visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Great house!

The amenities and location were great! The house had everything we needed. Only disappointment was the floor in the basement was dirty. We were very intentional about removing shoes in the garage yet our feet were visibly dirty when walking on basement floor and there were a few pieces of food stuck to the floor. I took pictures of food and dirty feet to share with the owner but I contacted them, they said it had been cleaned. Didn't seem worth my time to argue so we let it go. It's a pretty significant cleaning fee so I had higher expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceedingly above our expectations

My family and i visit Padre every year, the previous years we always have some sort of issues with our rental property, but not this one! The house is massive and there is plenty of room for everyone! There wasn’t a single thing we needed that the home didn't have available. It’s conveniently a block away from the beach. We loved all of the bathrooms! I will say, be very careful on the stairs at the front door, they are tile and no-grip shoes slide easily. The views were beautiful! Loved the pool and the umbrellas were great for a break from the sun. I cannot brag on this property anymore! I hope to stay here again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect House

This house was PERFECT for our group! The kitchen has everything you would need for preparing meals AND they provide basically any and all beach equipment you would need. I will definitely book this house again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma B., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness

Will stay again

Overall it was a comfortable and clean home. It was close to the beach. There was plenty of room for my family of 16. Kids had fun in the game room, it was well equipped with everything we needed. The only thing that I would change is that the pool was too warm during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023