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"Pool and hot tub renovation
I booked this reservation in mid December with the purpose of using the hot tub and pool daily for doctor recommended physical therapy. Upon my arrival and shock a few days after arrival a notice was put up that the pool and hot tub would be closed for two weeks which actually ended up being over four weeks. Upon investigation I was notified that the owners and property managers were notified the end of October about the closure. To add to my physical misery it was like living in a construction zone with the noise and smoking of pool renovation employees the whole time. Padre Escapes offered me $200.00 for my 'inconvenience". Also, the pool is advertised enclosed and has not been enclosed for over 19 years, also advertised is it is yards from the beach, yes, over 586 yards (close to 1/3 mile walking on roadways with no sidewalks)"
Mar 15, 2024 - Kathy V., Morrison, CO
"It was amazing
It was nice and relaxing we had a good time there was an water issue but nothing to do with you guys very clean but older rental "
Jan 02, 2024 - Jeannette M., Weatherford, TX
"Clean and cute.
Unit was as described no issues. This was for a wedding so we’ll worth it. "
Sep 27, 2023 - ERIC H., corpus christi tx, TX
"Room update as of July 2023
For me and my wife this was perfect..just what we needed since we spend most of our time on the beach. But we did spend a full day in the room to wine down and was very comfortable..ain't no high end glamorous fancy spanky..but very well kept/updated and comfortable to make you relax and if you were in your own home.(well we felt that way,lol). Some neighbors were a lil loud but hay were on vacation like us so we rolled with it. Pool was relaxing n great scenery. We will definitely stay here again if it us only/2 extra friends. "
Aug 06, 2023 - Alfonso A., San Antonio, TX
"Refused a refund for my stay
I had an emergency and did not get to stay for my 2 days I booked and paid in full. I called and I was told that I was not eligible for a refund?? So I feel like I was stolen from. About 400 I'm out for something that was beyond my control. I will not recommend this place to anyone. They are very uncaring when it comes to having to cancel due to an emergency "
Jul 23, 2023 - stephanie a., INGRAM, TX, TX
"Beach time
Relaxing at the beach "
May 24, 2023 - Greg H., San Antonio, TX
"Great place to stay if you want to be close to the beach.
Perfect location for our vacation, small but comfortable lodging. We only needed enough room to sleep, shower and have an occasional meal and it checked all the boxes. Nice onsite pool and hot tub with friendly neighbors. It appeared there was a property manager/maintenance man onsite who did a fantastic job making sure everything was neat and clean. Heather was very help when we arrived and had a question. Would definitely stay here again if we were to come back."
May 11, 2023 - Frank A R., Lowell, VT
"excellent experience, will recommend to anyone whos interested in
fantastic tome thankyou"
Mar 28, 2023 - David R., Rudolph, WI
"First time
My first time using VRBO. Overall it was a great experience. The place I stayed was a little small, but that's because I didn't realize how a camera can make a place look so much bigger. Location was great. Pool area was fabulous. Good deal for the price. "
Nov 07, 2022 - Janet M., Georgetown, DE
"Clean, simple and roomy
Good communication"
Oct 11, 2022 - Allen C., Bulverde, TX
"Nice relaxing getaway
This place was nice and quiet at night. The patio with picnic tables right outside the room is perfect for morning workouts and breakfast. The pool and hot tub are conveniently located steps away from the room. And the beach is right across the street. We had an amazing time. The only recommendation would be better mattress. I would stay there again though. "
Apr 27, 2022 - , SAN ANTONIO, TX
"Beachside Villa CNG108
We arrived and had no issues with check-in. The place is very small, which we knew but the bed was only a double bed and couldn't sleep comfortably with 2 people. The pullout bed in sofa was a queen size but very uncomfortable. You could feel the bar underneath on your back. Thank goodness we brought an air mattress with us. One of us slept in double bed and one of us on the air mattress. We didn't mind the studio condo other than that. It was clean on arrival and bug free. �� The location was very good, too. P.S. We are very disappointed that you do not accommodate 30 day rental rates anymore as that is how long we stay for. We will havevto look elsewhere. "
Apr 17, 2022 - , Annandale, MN
"Beachside Villa stay
This location has had varied reviews, so I will give my review to keep it current. The Padre Escapes personnel were excellent in scheduling my last minute stay, follow up emails and texts and check in info. The key directions were detailed and accurate. The condo is refreshed - the paint is very nice, the pictures show it as it is. The updated bed was comfortable, as were the pillows. A good night's sleep! The frig was cold and the coffee pot worked - my two requirements! The condo was very clean! The pool and hot tub were working - and soooo refreshing after a day at the beach. The upstairs neighbors were quiet. There was adequate parking available. I had a great stay and I will book again!"
Oct 13, 2021 - , San Antonio, TX
"Barely walking distance from beach
Clammy & musty smelling.
Poor check-in instructions.
No pool bands given although required for pool area.
Three blocks from beach across end of a busy street.
Would not recommend--a friend stayed for same price in a much more comfortable condo (El Constante) closer to the beach."
Jul 26, 2021 - Pam B., Lawton, OK
"So so
I rented two rooms. I booked two months in advance and was contacted the day before my stay to say I was over occupancy. So I rented a second room. Could have told me when I actually rented the room. Also, one of our rooms flooded by the toilet at 11:00 pm. Maintenance was called. We were told good luck never offered a different room. They did refund one nights stay as of this review. Still waiting on it to post. Don’t expect them to go above and beyond expectation during an emergency. Other than that they were friendly. Not going to say it was all bad. Just my experience. "
Jul 24, 2021 - , Mountain View, AR
"Very clean, excellent customer service, will book again!
We locked ourselves out of the room and I called then number I was given in my text for check-in procedures. The response was quick and friendly. I am super impressed with room cleanliness and transparency of the listing. Will be booking through Padre Escapes again!"
Jul 22, 2021 - Ashley P., Baird, TX
"Great beach house
Very satisfied with the place was small but great for a small family. It was a great location "
Jun 12, 2021 - Sean T., San Marcos, TX
"great
great"
Jun 03, 2021 - , San Antonio, TX
"Parde Island
Nice clean place, close to a beach and the National Seashore. The bed was abysmal. Really strange, the office isn't at the property, you have to call to get the office address so you acn get the code to get your room key"
Apr 26, 2021 - , Ozawkie, NOTAVAIL
"Pass on this property
Let me start off by saying the staff at Padre Escapes is wonderful, we’ve stayed at different properties before and never had any issues but this rental was absolutely horrible. We’re a young family of 3, bed was super uncomfortable, AC only blew out humid air, there were brown rust stains on the fridge. The people upstairs stomped around like dinosaurs. The only good thing about this location was the proximity to the beach and local restaurants. I definitely would not recommend this particular property to any of my friends or family, I would however recommend Padre Escapes. "
Mar 30, 2021 - Sierra P., Buda, TX
"New Years on the Beach
I was disappointed that the indoor pool and hot tub were mostly unusable during my stay due to the cold weather and lack of windows in the atrium. That was the main reason I chose that unit. I was also surprised at no oven in the unit."
Jan 06, 2021 - Nora B., SAN ANTONIO, TX
"Just as described!
The place looks just like the pictures -no surprises. An amazing beach was a close walk. The pool area is very nice, and so refreshing after a day at the beach. My family lives the entire stay!"
Aug 04, 2019 -
"Beach trip!
We enjoyed our stay very much, the room was cute and clean! The bath tub needs a stopper and the bed needs a topper but other than those little things was perfect"
Jun 09, 2019 - Jerald M., Midland, TX
"Vacation fun
The only down side was noise from the unit above me. This was mostly the mornings. The location was perfect! I was a little confused trying to figure out which lock box was mine. Maybe a screen shot with the picture would be helpful for the next one. The pool area was clean, the unit was nice and I would absolutely rent this again "
Apr 02, 2019 - Peggy T., Oakdale , Minnesota
"Hunting for key
The instructions to find your key is insane. Make note the key box says PE #1 not your room number. The lock box was open also. The gate to get in stays closed and the other key on the key ring assuming it was to open that gate also did not work. We got locked out for a time. Overall though the area is close enough to beach, great secluded area, and nice little place for weekend get away. "
Mar 19, 2019 - , College station , Texas
"We weren't sad to leave
This was the worst experience we've had in a vacation rental. PE did not respond to our concerns and there was no one on the property to whom issues could be reported. The unit itself was a bit older, but in ok condition. The floors had not been cleaned well, the mattress was not comfortable at all, the "heated atrium style pool and hot tub" that were highlighted in the description when we booked, were not working and closed for the entirety of our stay. The noise from the unit above us was almost unbearable during the night. We were kept awake the first night until almost 5am and woken several times by it during the next two nights. It sounded like furniture was going to fall through the ceiling. We could hear literally everything the people above us were doing. The property is close to the beach, but it feels like you are in a cave because the unit is located in the bottom corner of the complex and there are no windows except for the front doors, which open into the courtyard/atrium area.
The rates were raised to summer rates because it was Spring Break, so we paid way more than the place was worth and since it was paid in advance, we had no recourse but to stay and try to make the best of it. We contacted PE by phone and via their "Rapid Request" portal and got no response. Overall, this was not the type of property or level of service I expected from Padre Escapes. "
Mar 16, 2019 - , San Antonio, Texas
"Beach Vacation
I requested to move after one night. The bathroom had a cushion toilet seat that was cracked and a shower that was so low I couldn't wash my hair without kneeling in the tub. The bathroom needs to be remodeled. The property management was great about finding another unit within minutes so I could move."
Dec 03, 2018 - Valerie A., Colorado Springs, Colorado
"Winter came early
All in al, we like this property, returning for a second stay. Though the weather forecast called for cold and rainy weather, we thought all would be OK, given the covered atrium and heated pool. Unfortunately, when we arrived the roof covering the atrium was wide open, allowing the cold and windy weather to intrude. The temperature inside the atrium ranged from mid-fifties to 60 degrees during our stay, not to mention the rain coming in, throughout the week. That might have been OK, had the pool been heated. However, the water temperature was likely not much warmer than the ambient air temperature in the pool area, and too cold to swim. Nice hot tub, and, with the exception of one day, we enjoyed the use of it. During our first stay at this property, the roof was closed, the pool was heated and we enjoyed their use, given cool and blustery outdoor weather. The unit itself is nice and well maintained, with a new sofa in place since our original stay. "
Oct 22, 2018 - KENNETH P., Any city
"A very much needed vacation
My family and I really enjoyed the condo we stayed in the pool was great and the beach was very close and nice. Wish we could’ve stayed longer but , from now on I will be booking rooms from Padre Escape. Thank you "
Aug 02, 2018 - Manuel R., San Antonio , Texas
"Tricky photography and poor upkeep
The apt was VERY small! When the hide a bed was folded out the beds almost touched. The hid a bed frame was so badly worn that my daughter and grand daughter took the mattress off and slept on the floor. The other bed squeaked everytime you moved, so badly that it woke others in the room. Had there been room, that mattress would have been on the floor too! To top it off the shower didn’t drain! My husband spent 20 minutes unclogging the drain of hair and packed in dirt in order to get it working enough to take a shower! Tried to find another place and was willing to lose money to get out of there but nothing else available. Tried to call management co but went on permanent hold. Left a day early! Hot tub was set at 114; way above OSHA Regis and saw many other safety violations."
Jul 03, 2018 - Myra G., Any city
"Great location
Too small for family, facilities old. The pool was closed on Saturday for a private function "
Jun 15, 2018 - Frank B., San Antonio, TX
"Not a good experience
Things were not good from the start. The keys did not turn the locks. After multiple tries and lots of pushing and pulling on the door, we were able to unlock. The air conditioner was clanky and loud. You could not move on the bed without incredibly loud sounds. As a whole, this was not a place I would ever stay again!"
May 22, 2018 - , New Braunfels, TX
"Great place on decent budget
The room we stayed in was a little on the small side but we spent very little time in the room. The a/c seemed struggle to keep the room at 75 and made lots of noise. I mentioned this to the rental company and they have mentioned it was the unit owner not wanting to spend any money in their unit not Padre Eacapes. Pool was excellent and maintained daily. Really close to fishing spots and the beach. All in all I would return to Padre Escapes."
May 08, 2018 - Justin C., KINGSBURY, TX
"Okay accommodations for price
Great location—close to beach. Small, but comfortable for two people. No oven. Older complex, but clean. Washer/dryer on premises. Complex manager friendly and helpful. "
Feb 18, 2018 - , Clinton, MO
"Felt like home
A wonderful place to stay, right on the best beaches. I plan on staying here everytime I visit Corpus."
Nov 17, 2017 - Amy S., Fairbanks, Alaska
"Family weekend to visit daughter in A & M college
I would like to say we had a wonderful experience. The condos are walking distance from the water and sand. The rental was nice and clean. Fully stocked kitchen. You just need to add food. We did have a problem with the a/C not cooling someone was sent out right away to fix it. Unfortunately the pool was closed due to damage from hurricane Harvey. But everything was perfect. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to anyone. "
Sep 25, 2017 - Jennifer Z., Houston, Texas
"# COMING BACK SOON
We are so very very pleased with our stay. We would recommend Padre Escapes to everyone. I can't wait till we come back. Thanks to all who made our stay absolutely wonderful. "
Jul 29, 2017 - Leisa D., ponca, Oklahoma
"It was a great location but old condo
The condo was in a great location but I feel like I could I got better for the money I spent I think I spent close to 400 for three nights, The condo stunk and were outdated.... it was a literally maybe a three minute walk to the beach so that was great and the vocals that stayed in the actual apartments were cool other than the racist ones we encountered. "
Jun 28, 2017 - , Garland, Texas
"Room without a view
Pictures show a much brighter place than it actually is. Room had no exterior windows. Moved to a much nicer condo right away!"
Apr 06, 2017 - John V., Any city
"Smoker's delight
The unit itself is tiny and could use several updates:toaster, pillows, blanket, beds. The complex is very old and could also use some work; however, having an indoor heated pool during a chilly stay helped the little ones stay busy. The property management was kind and is very vigilant which gave me some comfort. Warning this is not a smoke free establishment. Someone was ALWAYS smoking out in the atrium."
Mar 24, 2017 - , Round Rock, Texas
"first stay
The pool was nice. Th sofa bed was not comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped. People were helpful and friendly."
Feb 20, 2017 - Donna H., Sioux Falls, SD
"Pleasant Stay
We have never had any disappointments the many times we have booked through Padre Escapes. We were on a tight budget this time so we chose the economical Beachside Villa. This is one of the older properties, a bit worn but with signs that someone cares. I do not expect 5 star accommodations for a 2 star price. The unit itself is as the pictures depict - clean and everything in working order during our stay. If you are sensitive to noise the bed has a creak in the mattress. If you are sensitive to odors the unit smelled "stale" and there is smoking in some areas of the atrium. We greatly enjoyed the pool and hot tub which we used daily. We had a nice chat with the friendly property manager who made herself available for any questions or issues we might have. The beach is a short walk away. "
Dec 08, 2016 - , The Colony, Texas
"Not really a beachside villa
We were located across the street from the beach. When we rented the property I was told via phone that there are no properties on the beach, which we later found to be untrue. But once we got past the untruth of that the remainder of the stay was very pleasant. It was a nice quiet complex and everyone we came in contact with was super friendly. Would not mind staying there again. The room was comfortable and well supplied with the necessities."
Oct 16, 2016 - Nina S., Emory, TX
"It all about the location and full kitchen
This rental property is a perfect distance from the beach entrance when driving, with a sticker purchased from Stripes you can drive your car right onto the beach in under 5 mins and skip hauling your supplies by foot. Unfortunately the only view provided is to the interior of the complex, so you'll only see the ocean when your off the property. I personally like the wall color they choose. The bed does appear to be new, but for me it was firmer then I like, a cheap foam mattress pad would be a great improvement. Most of the pans provided are non-stick and scratched up, being a health hazard. I would recommend to the owner that they purchase aluminum pans for the guests to use. They are inexpensive and durable. There was also no spatula, so we made due with a plastic ladle. I really like the fact that it has a full kitchen, this was a big reason we chose this place. One more thing, the shower head sits at 5'6" or so, you may have to duck awkwardly to rinse your hair if your tall. "
Sep 13, 2016 - , Little Elm, TX
"Great Condo
The condo was great! We had a great time and it was so close to the beach. "
Aug 18, 2016 - , Helotes, TX
"peaceful
Peaceful, very nice clean, redone rooms."
Aug 15, 2016 - , Mesquite, Texas
"Quaint Quarters Near Beach
I & the grandson really enjoyed our stay here. The manager was available & welcoming.Residents were friendly & made us feel comfortable. Short walk to beach & easy access to dining & fun activities. Great pool & hot tub. We recommend this Villa."
Aug 08, 2016 - , Terlingua, TX
"Class Reunion Get Away
I rented this condo a few weeks before my class reunion in corpus. It was convenient, had everything I needed, and was a lovely stay for my family. I would highly recommend it for friends and family. Wish we had more time to enjoy the pool and beach area which was so close. But it was a busy weekend for us. We hope to be able to stay soon! Thank you again and look forward to hearing about this great place!"
Jul 27, 2016 - Rachel M., Kyle, Texas
"Awesome time at the beach
My family had a great time. We enjoyed the weekend at the beach and in the pool. The only concern we had was there were people smoking in the no smoking areas. Other than that everything else was great. "
Jul 06, 2016 - Alice A., Houston, TX
"Quaint little place
I have to say I love the ambiance of this place. I loved the lush greenery within the atrium. The room was clean and accommodating. I would suggest perhaps more dishes (ie pans, etc) supplied. Also, the toilet kept stopping up and we had to plunge it every few times it was used. Other than that, we really enjoyed it. The people were friendly, and it is in a great location to the beach."
Oct 21, 2015 - Barbara T., Converse, Texas
"extended weekend
It was very good."
Aug 27, 2015 - , Austin, TX
"You need to upgrade your unite
We love Padre Island and the beach, but the facility needs some serious upgrades and changes."
Aug 19, 2015 - Kara H., Katy, TX
"Not as described
The vacation itself was great, the condo, not so much. There was an ashtray right outside the door, which would have been great if we smoked. The beds left a lot to be desired in the way of comfort and the pool was more dirty than clean. It was not as close to the beach as advertised, but it was close. We should have spent the extra $10 a night and stayed at the Holiday Inn or Candlewood Suites, but, lesson learned. "
Aug 01, 2015 - , Buda, tx
"Mixed stay
My first night was not good. First of all there was no wifi at all, which was very very disappointing. Secondly, I woke up to a combat zone over my head. The people above me were basically jumping on the floors and screaming at each other. I am a military Vet with PTSD and this set me off. I had to get dressed and leave because I was so upset! I ended up staying at a friend's home for the remainder of the other two nights, but came back to the condo during the day."
Jul 22, 2015 - Donna M., Pflugerville, Texas
"Embarrassed to bring my guests there
Door jambs and areas around doors were dirty, as were bathroom cabinet doors. Scatter rugs were stained and well worn; need to be replaced. Peeling paint above the bathtub surround. Entry locks were difficult to operate. Pool water was too warm. Cooktop needs to be updated. Under the couch had not been cleaned - there was a comb under there when we opened the sofa bed."
Jul 15, 2015 - , San Antonio, TX
"Paradise
I loved my stay as usual but the beds are pretty uncomfortable, but I come anyway because it is still worth it. I just love this place."
Jun 19, 2015 - David H., San Antonio, TX
"Wonderful Vacation Oct 2014
The Air conditioner did not cool properly. We cleaned the filter and it was better. The bed was good but it was warm in the room at night and a bit uncomfortable. We also needed a dust pan to pick up the sand we swept up. The smoke detector was in the closet. It should be in the proper place. Over all we had a wonderful time and would stay again in the same place. Pool was wonderful. Location was perfect."
Oct 22, 2014 - Sheryl R., Sand Springs, OK
"relaxing vacation
We really enjoyed our stay the room was clean !!
We only had a couple of things we did not really care for ..
The bed was a fold out of the closet wall and it had this huge foam mattress on it and when.two people that are not big people lay on it you sink to the middle of the bed .. It hurt our backs!!!
Thw second thing was towards the end of our stay it stunk like sewer outsid w in the Fourier ...
We loved the Forrestry even the bannanas was growing on the trees!! "
Oct 06, 2014 - Raymond M., Fort Worth, TX
"Great Getaway
Small and cozy, close to the beach and surf at Packery. Pool and atrium have a tropical feel. My new favorite place, except for the beds. Both the bed and sofa bed mattresses need major improvement. The worst mattress I've EVER slept on."
Sep 02, 2014 - Jeremy B., Deer Park, TX
"vacation
The family enjoyed our stay and will use padre escapes again!!"
Aug 03, 2014 - Jennifer R., sabinal, Texas
"vacation
Everything was great except for yhe beds. I ad a horrible experience with the beds. They were very unconfortable, and they had a thick foam. I will not return here because the beds were way below decent. "
Jul 11, 2014 - OSCAR S., SPRING BRANCH, TX
"Overall good value
In general very good, the only con is the outside light when you are trying to sleep, perhaps a pull down shade would help."
May 14, 2014 - , Corpus Christi, Texas
"Great place!
We loved the studio condo, it had everything we needed and the bed was super comfortable! It's right next to the beach and a nice one at that! We especially loved the covered pool, we practically always had it to ourselves! Beautiful greenery were the pool is made it feel tropically. Would definently come back!"
Apr 29, 2014 - Carlos B., San Antonio , Texas
"Easter weekend
Had a great time. Condo was clean and great location. Close to the beach. Easy to find. Great price for area. "
Apr 22, 2014 - , Victoria, TX
"Great stay
Short walk from the beach, friendly people, nice and quite, everything that we needed was right there, was a great stay! Would most likely to book and stay over again!! "
Apr 16, 2014 - Kassi N., Farmington, Nm
"OUTSTANDING!!!
Jeremy and Martha were very helpful and professional. Location was great and the indoor/outdoor pool was very nice and relaxing,especially the tropical feel. Room was small, but it was very clean with all of the necessities.I highly recommend this property!!!"
Mar 07, 2014 - Armemtio G., San Antonio, TX
"Bad Vacation Rental Experience
The wed site photo is amazing and very inviting. But the minute we parked the building was in very rough condition. The bed was to small and hard to get in and off it. The room was clean and but the throw rugs were dirty. Clean folded towels were open to find dead insects. Needlesss to say we spent all day at the beach and slept on the sofa! "
Feb 20, 2014 - , San Antonio, TX
"good place
The property was exactly as described, and it was a great overall experience. The property management people were great. "
Feb 10, 2014 - , Columbus, Nebraska
"Romantic getaway
The best thing about this property was the location. My husband and I were looking forward to the jacuzzi and pool and when we got to the property there was a notice on the entrance stating it was being renovated. Not one person told us about it . The people were very nice and helpful. The bed was horrible. And the AC unit was seriously outdated it would wake my husband and I up at night more than once. Would not stay here again. The only reason we stayed was because of no redund policy. We were out by 630am. We were ready to get to our comfortable bed and quiet AC!"
Oct 01, 2013 - , San Antonio, TX
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