Step into this charming beach home on South Padre Island, where you'll feel like a kid again. With your own private beach access and an expansive deck with breathtaking views of the ocean, this 4-bedroom retreat offers ample space for up to 18 people. Enjoy activities like golfing, water sports, or simply sitting on the porch watching the waves all day.
Reviews
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18167 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Beach Chic Beach Front By Rent On Padre
Welcome to the Race Track. Step into the past and enjoy this beach home managed by Rent On Padre. It will remind you of coming to the beach when you were a kid This is one of the older homes on the island. But don't let that scare you, you have an amazing view, reserved for just you. You also have your own private beach access right from the steps of your home. You can sit on your porch and watch the waves all day and all night. This house is one of the original homes on the island. It is 4 bedrooms with 3 1/2 baths. It will sleep up to 18 people. Each bedroom has 2 full size beds and there is a futon on the lower level for 2 more people.
The downstairs area has two bedrooms and a sitting area along with the 1 1/2 bathrooms. From this floor you can walk out directly to your beach access. Imagine not sharing a beach access with anyone but the people in your group. There is also a garage with a washer and dryer. As well as a collection of beach toys.
Upstairs you will find the great room with the dining room, kitchen, and living room. This house is very comfortable for a large group. You also have an amazing deck with fabulous views. You will spend a lot of time on the deck counting the waves. You also have another two bedrooms each with their own bathroom.
Nearby activities include: Golf, Water Park (seasonal), Surf Fishing, Bay Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, Fitness Center, Miniature Golf, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Museums, Beachcombing, Horseback Riding, Movie Theater, Nightlife, and many, many, restaurants.
This property is registered with the City of South Padre Island Permit #2023-2436
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 private bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Gym
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Canoeing nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Located in South Padre Island, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Treasures of the Gulf Museum and Port Isabel Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Long Island Village Golf Course and South Padre Island Golf Club. Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Gravity Park are also worth visiting. Canoeing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our South Padre Island travel guide
Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
41 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger
7 min walk
Louie's Backyard
19 min walk
Tom And Jerry's
9 min walk
Laguna Bob
18 min walk
Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill
15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Beach Chic Beach Front By Rent On Padre pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beach Chic Beach Front By Rent On Padre?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beach Chic Beach Front By Rent On Padre?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beach Chic Beach Front By Rent On Padre?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beach Chic Beach Front By Rent On Padre located?
Nestled on the beach, this South Padre Island holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Bayside Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Beach Chic Beach Front By Rent On Padre Reviews
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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.
The bottom level smell makes the rooms down there unusable. Honestly they should just rent out the top so people are not tricked into bringing their family there. It smells like you are inhaling gas fumes the entire time downstairs. I wish I would have read the reviews first. But it does have a beautiful view and close access to the beach
Carly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jim W.
11 Dec 2024
Had a Happy Thanksgiving at the Race Track
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location. Beach is right outside the back door. Walking distance to most everything you will need. Upstairs is nicer than the downstairs, but if you need extra beds downstairs is acceptable. Would stay here again.
Jim W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jadon R.
18 June 2024
Family vacation (amazing)
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Amazing.
Jadon R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susie C.
20 Mar 2024
Old but clean
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house is so old school. We loved it. We didn't have to worry about kids bumping things or ruining things. We could just hang out and enjoy ourselves. The deck is fabulous! We spent most of our time there.
For the price and location this place is great. There was plenty of space for our family of 18. The place is older but the upstairs is nice. Down stairs could use a little tlc. I would definitely recommend.
This property was what it said it was, Beach Chic. Our family loved the view from the balcony as well as the short walk to the beach. Plenty of room for the family and many great memories were made.
Alex L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susie C.
31 July 2025
wow!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is such a great place. While it might be a little old and a lot dated(they told us), this place is great. We could have paid a lot more for something fancy, but they you have to worry about breaking things. Here, you can just relax and not worry about it. It is all about the beach anyway. It was clean and that is what counts.
Susie C.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rita s.
1 Aug 2025
Downstairs bedroom had a musty moldy smell. We could not use access to the beach because of high brush. There were roaches coming out from upstairs bedroom.
Rita s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
john a.
30 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Smelly
Smelly
john a.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Mohmad A.
17 May 2025
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
NASTY AND OLD WOULD NOT RECOMMEND
The pictures must be old pictures when the place was nice, there was roaches and mouse droppings. The smell, oh god the SMELL….thankfully the management was actually 10/10, didn’t place blame or accuse just refunded very fast and professionally. Would recommend maybe using the rentonpadre management company to get something. Other than that DO NOT RENT HERE IT WAS VERY UNCLEAN AND RUNDOWN.
Mohmad A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Lisa S.
15 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This place upon review looked ok. But were taken back by the stench of the downstairs portion of this property. It was disgusting. The Black Mold was so bad it hurt just to breath. The entry way to the bottom floor was giving out so it sank beneath our weight. The entire property was covered in small roaches. We had to spray down showers to clear them out and wipe down countertops. However, it was in a great location, but it honestly needs to be condemned. We would have left that night, but it was very late to get another room. The property manager was gracious enough to return our money for this issue. I hope to God that they do not rent this out again. Because Black Mold is dangerous to humans and it would probably be illegal if the rented it to someone knowing that it could be fatal to someone.
Lisa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Andrew L.
14 May 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Very old condo
Water didn’t work on arrival. Washer and dryer were not available because of damage to garage door. Roof had damage and rain water started to leak in the home during rain.
We had a great time. It is a quirky older house as described in the online listing. Everything worked dishwasher, washer drier ect. The lower level was a bit musty smelling. We only used the upper level bedrooms because I was not comfortable having either of my youngish children sleeping so separated from us. You have to go outside to get to the lower bedrooms and the washer/ dryer. We were fine only using the 2 upstairs bedrooms but it could be an issue for other familys. We have a small RV that we drove to South Padre. The driveway is very very long and would have been fine for even a much longer RV or several cars.
The location is great which I know is what we paid for, but the house is not great. Could not get from downstairs to upstairs without going outside which made us change sleeping arrangements and the downstairs group feel excluded. Couch was dirty and just slick on edges, only one TV upstairs. I know it said older, but was overpriced. Needs to at least put TV downstairs.
Sandra C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Marcela S.
24 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Beach front home
I knew going in this was an older beach home and didn’t expect it to be updated or posh so seeing the upstairs was not a shock, the living room/kitchen/and dining room were big and comfortable enough to fit all 8 of us and was clean. The bathrooms and bedrooms were clean and comfortable enough. Unfortunately the entire downstairs (2 rooms and bathroom were completely unusable. There is a strong oil smell that was overwhelming even when we tried to air it out and there is visible mold on the AC vent and on the walls. We were unable to use any of those rooms and had to all 8 of us fit into the 2 rooms upstairs , which was super inconvenient and awkward. We could not reach the rental property to address this saturday morning and had to reach out to VRBO and it was only resolved (partial refund) after our trip. The upstairs, deck views of-the beach and access to the beach Are great but i would not expect to be able to use the downstairs at all unless u get confirmation they have resolved the issues.
Marcela S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Vincent P.
14 Nov 2023
Worst Place Ever!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Before we made our choice we read a review that said it was like going home to grandma's. So we thought that was fine. We weren't looking for luxury, but this place was awful! Our first morning a mouse ran across the living room. The kitchen cabinets had dead roaches and mice droppings. The downstairs rooms weren't even connected inside the house,you could only get to them from the outside! The whole place smelled really strongly from pesticide. Panelling in the living room was falling apart under the window and is probably where the mice and bugs were coming in. Outside, there were various wires and cables just laying around. I actually tripped over them the 2nd day there scraping my knee quite badly. All in all very disappointing and will ever rent from your company again. We have photos of everything, just to prove our disappointment.
Vincent P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Johnny E.
26 Nov 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Terrible
The downstairs area has mice that get on top of the bed, also in your bags when you're not looking.
This was not what we were expecting, We had to get another place.
Johnny E.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susie C.
23 Nov 2022
Awesome view
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This place may be old, but the views make it worth while. It was very clean. Cute towel animals too. It was very private. we loved having our own beach access.
Susie C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susie C.
23 Nov 2022
Just what the Dr ordered
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We needed a place with 8 beds. This was perfect. It was dingy but you could tell it was clean. We will be back!
This house is exactly as they say, an older house that is kept up and taken care of. It is RIGHT ON THE BEACH though the access has some brambles so walk carefully with flip-flops. There was nothing we really lacked having there and it was comfortable. Could it use updating? Sure, but we were told what to expect by the managers prior to booking so no surprises were had.
I would absolutely rent again for a relaxing trip with the kids.
We stayed here for 2 reasons. The walkable direct access to the beach and a home we could all be in directly together.
Horrible experience. Would never stay there again especially for the price during off season. The bottom section shouldn't even be available to rent.
No clear walkway to the beach from the back deck. Stairs were blocked off due to high plants. Grass was so high you couldn't walk to beach. Stickers all along path to access beach. Old rusted chairs , two broke after my elderly mother and cousin sat on it. Such a hazardous and dangerous situation. Gladly nobody was hurt.
Downstairs was disgusting. Whole section reaked of mold. AC vent was only in hall way , no circulation or vents in either rooms. Room closest to back porch was so hot. Thankfully it was a breezy and cool weekend. Portable fans were in room but didn't work only one that was small. Restroom was gross. Black gunk on baseboards. Shower rods rusted.
Black markings all along shower. Bed in one of the rooms was lopsided.
The top and bottom sections are separated, not together. You have to walk outside and up the stairs to gain access to upstairs section.
Had I known this we would've just stayed in 2/3 separate condos or hotel rooms.
Top section was nice , could've used a few touch ups but was the best section of the whole place. If it hadn't been for the top section being nice we probably would've left.
Fridge didn't get cold at all. They did have pots pans and silverware for us to cook with. TV upstairs worked. Not sure about downstairs, couldn't get it too work.
Washer nor dryer worked properly. We had to ring out clothes because they were soaked.
Had to dry clothes about 3 times.
Unannounced maintenance man came in during our stay to changed our AC filters
The vents and filters were so filthy , after he changed it looked like it had been there for months.
Not sure exactly what caused this but after leaving and returning home , multiple family members found bites on them possibly from bed bugs , either from upstairs couch or beds.
Horrible experience if it hadn't been for the top section and it taking us 6 hours driving to get there would've just left.
Quiet and more secluded than other places, clean and well stocked. Looking forward to staying again!
Kendra A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Michelle S.
7 Aug 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disgusting
Property filthy and falling apart, black mold downstairs, shower curtain filthy, cockroaches and mice. Not enough towels for 16 people and washer did not work. Only plus was access to beach and view, but not enough to pay the rental price. The property should be demolished and rebuilt. I would never recommend and I believe we should be given a partial refund. STAY AWAY!!