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"Island Time
Upon arrival at Mare Dunes, we were extremely happy to see that the condo was just as listed on ! The condo is decorated in a beach theme throughout the unit and offers comfortable furnishings to relax while you are visiting the area. The unit has everything you need to cook a nice family meal after a day at the beach or a day of relaxing at the resort style pool. The bedrooms offer a nice retreat once you are ready to wind down for the day. Offering extra large bedrooms with en-suite in both rooms and cable tv you will be sure to unwind for a relaxing nights sleep. The island offers a good selection of restaurants to should you like to venture out and enjoy an evening or afternoon out. There are plenty of local attractions to appeal to everyone in your group. We definitely look forward to visiting again! "
Oct 22, 2025 - Florinda L., Austin, TX
"Very warm and welcoming
We absolutely enjoyed our stay. It was. Such a great find. So beautiful decorated and homey. We look forward to staying in this unit sometime in the near future. Also check in and check out were so easy and convenient. We tried leaving the place just as nice as we found it.
Thank you for such a wonderful stay!"
Sep 01, 2025 - Laura F., San Antonio, TX
"Condo close to Pool
Loved that the condo had a garage and that it was located by the pool for easy access for the kids. Condo was a bit dirty. Easy access to beach. Kitchen could have used new pots/pans. Pool was nice, but dirty with sand/debris. "
Jul 12, 2025 - , Seguin, TX
"Family Friendly
My family has been staying at Palm Bay Village for years. We love this place, very family friendly and close to the beach. Yes the beds aren’t the best but what come to lay out on the beach not the beds. This place did have a recliner that was awesome.
Kids loved their room with its own shower/restroom.
The downstairs restroom was hot and felt no air in it so we just closed the door and went upstairs.
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Jun 30, 2025 - Jacob C., San Antonio, TX
"Summer Family Vacation 2025
What a wonderful family vacation! The condo was clean and beautiful! It had everything we needed and extra beach supplies to take to the beach! Our minivan and golf cart fit perfectly in the garage! We were able to drive to and from the beach in our golf cart which was really fun! We have stayed at several places on Padre Island and this place has the best pool! We loved that this condo was facing the pool and has gas grills near the condo! Check in and check out is so easy it’s sent to you and you do it all on your phone! Oh and there’s a Stripes store a few steps away! Loved our stay! We’ll definitely be back!❤️"
Jun 09, 2025 - Amanda S., Gonzales, TX
"Nice family property
propertyThis was a well-stocked property! The kids love the pool. It was clean and comfortable. Bring your own blanket if you are cold-natured. The only thing I couldn't find were hot pads!"
Jun 02, 2025 - Susan C., New Braunfels, TX
"Best winter ever! ��
We escaped the frigid Ohio winter weather and spent it enjoying Corpus Christi. Our condo at Palm Bay Village was everything we hoped for. It has literally anything you could think of or need. We like to cook and they have every utensils and cookware conceivable. There are also gas grills throughout the complex that are free to use. Everyone was friendly and polite. The pool is right outside the awesome patio. The condo is open and spacious. The beach is right down the street. Only about a 10 minute walk. If you want to park on the beach, be sure to stop at the Stripes station across the street from the condo to buy a parking pass ($12)."
Apr 15, 2025 - William J., Strongsville , OH
"September 2023
It was great: location, cleanliness, exactly as shown, staff was great, the pool was great too. We had a very relaxing & wonderful time. Would stay again. "
Sep 25, 2023 - , Lindale, TX
"Padre
Air conditioner was weak. But we were not there during the day that much. The pool was very nice. Loud music from pool until after 10 or 11 pm"
Aug 22, 2023 - frank c., BOERNE, TX
"Great stay
This was a nice place to beat the heat in between us land activities. It was clean and well-equipped. We would stay again."
Jun 30, 2023 - , New Braunfels , TX
"Beautiful place
We love staying at this comple, all of the units are beautiful and the pool is the best on the island. We also love that it is pet friendly so that our pug Frankie gets to come too. "
Oct 18, 2022 - , Katy, TX
"Favorite Padre Stay
We try to grab a Palm Bay condo every year we come to Padre - they have the best pool for the days or hours when the waves or weather are too rough for the beach. Best pool we've found in the area hands down with great plants too. A 90 second drive to the beach.
We love this unit's 2 car garage and best patio view of the hummingbirds in the morning. Has all the kitchen appliances you will need. Clean and comfortable. My kids love that the bedrooms are upstairs. "
Oct 07, 2022 - Sarah Y., groesbeck, TX
"Not up to my expectations
Some of the furniture was in need of repair. There was a double bed in each large bedroom instead of a queen. We were unable to sleep well in the smaller bed. "
Sep 25, 2022 - , San Antonio , TX
"Nearly perfect place for my small family
This was the perfect condo for my family of three on our first vacation to Corpus Christi/Padre Island. We chose this location because it is just a couple minutes drive to the beach and had an incredible pool. Overall, a few things could have made our stay more pleasant though.
PROS: close drive to beach, awesome pool, garage with the unit, well stocked kitchen tools, nice/updated place with fairly comfortable beds, super helpful management to assist with check in and check out, the condo itself was immaculately clean.
CONS: the biggest downside was the state of the pool (we were there for 4 days and it was never cleaned, gross piles of sand/dirt collected all on the bottom with constant debris floating around, and I never saw anyone there for maintenance. It was a disappointment for sure), our AC also couldn’t keep up with the July heat and remained near 80 degrees regardless of setting (the unit could use some room darkening curtains to help keep cool during day during summer months), and some of the furniture (couches) were pretty wore out/damaged but still comfortable for the small amount of time we were inside.
OVERALL: We would love to stay here again because of the many perks and how well it worked for my family. But the cleanliness of the pool might make me hesitate. And I would need to pack some fans for a mid-summer trip if the AC isn’t able to keep up. I hope it was a fluke instance for both because everything else made for a perfect family trip. "
Jul 12, 2022 - , Marlow , OK
"Best Condo We've Stayed At
It was the best time all around"
Jun 27, 2022 - Cyra T., San Antonio, TX
"Spacious Rental
Very spacious rental, loved the private garage and poolside view. Home was clean and we would definitely book again. Close to everything and right of the main road"
Jun 15, 2022 - , San Antonio, TX
"Fall get away
Everything went as planned. Loved the space. The patio was a definite plus. Our son, that lives in Texas met us there. All was a wonderful setup and the weather was beautiful. Loved it all!"
Nov 05, 2021 - Sharon H., Leo, IN
"Awsome vacations
The rental unit was very clean, bed were very nice and soft,we was right outside the swimming pool and nice and close walk to beach."
Jul 14, 2021 - Alba R., ARLINGTON, TX
"It was a great stay very clean in condo and pool was rite their
Couldn’t get any better place was clean and everything was close by would recommend to friends "
Jun 08, 2021 - Eli D., San Antonio , TX
"Poolside Condo Getaway
Very enjoyable stay. The condo is spacious and outfitted with anything you could need.Pool is very nice with great area for younger children with shallow wading area. Beach is a quick 2 minute drive away. Padre Island National Seashore is a short drive away too. Also loved that I could bring my cat. People very friendly. I would rent again.
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May 17, 2021 - Tamara C., MAPLEWOOD, MN
"Great get-away
Very nice 2 bedroom unit, comfortable and clean. We loved the pool, the grounds, the other guests. Pool is exceptional! Friends who visited us decided to stay at Palm Bay next winter. When we needed maintenance, the property managers were very responsive. Good experience all around. "
Mar 06, 2021 - Patricia C., Maple Grove, MN
"Extremely disappointed
For the amount we paid for this rental we couldn’t have been more disappointed.
First, we were called several times in regards to maintenance issues from Padre Escales asking to come over to fix this or that. We had our two dogs so asked for appointment times so we could plan accordingly. The were agreeable to that but then would just never show leaving us waiting around for hours for nothing.
There were roaches in the rental. A lot of them. I understand being in southern Texas you mat find a roach in our home occasionally, but this was Every. Single. Day. Multiple times they would be a roach running across the countertops, IN THE DISHWASHER (which was nearly a daily occurrence) and in the master bedroom. We called and arranged for them to come spray the rental, but this did not work whatsoever. It was SO bad we actually left a week early, and found a new place to stay because we were just so disgusted. We asked for a refund since dealing with roaches for the amount of money we paid did not seem fair and they refused. They actually asked for the date we were leaving so they could try and rebook it right away. I told them I could not believe they would try and rent it out again so soon considering the extent of the roach problem it had!!!
So, if you want to spend your money and vacation time living with roaches and interruptions this is your place. Horrible, horrible experience. "
Nov 14, 2020 - , Corpus Christi, TX
"Nice location but needs updating...
Great location! However, carpet is old and dirty. Didn’t appear to be vacuumed everywhere either nor cleaned well. Found Gatorade bottle underneath the couch. The garage had broken glass from a beer bottle or something so needed to clean before pulling our vehicle in. Patio was a mess too and spiderwebs everywhere. Furniture was good for sitting out there due to cleanliness. Sofa bed was broke on the right corner where our kid almost fell thru and hurt themselves. There wasn’t a blanket either for the sofa bed. Tub didn’t drain in the bedroom that is over the garage. Which is common and property managers don’t ever check nor clean the AC vents or vents in the bathrooms. For the price expected better cleanliness especially in COVID times."
Oct 01, 2020 - , San Antonio, TX
"Fishing trip
It was awesome. Condo was perfect! Pool was perfect. Location was perfect!"
Jun 21, 2020 - Terry R., San Antonio, TX
"Great Winter-Texan Get-away
We very much enjoyed our stay at Palm Bay Village this year while we were Winter-Texans. (Property Management) took care of everything for us and when there were a couple things we needed while down there, we called and they responded practically instantly. Only slight negative was the unit we stayed in could use some paint to freshen it up, but I can also appreciate that rental properties take some abuse (NOT by Winter Texans though, we take care of others things). Everyone that we dealt with from rental to maintenance was helpful and a joy to deal with. We would definitely go with (Property Management) again and highly recommend them. "
Mar 24, 2020 - , Hudson, WI
"3 buoys unit 902
Pleasantly surprised at how large the unit was and how well equipped we found it to be. Bed was comfortable and all amenities one would want was readily available. Padre Escape staff were helpful and very polite and professional."
Feb 09, 2020 - Ronald F., Thunder Bay, Onterio
"AMAZING!
This place is by far the best I’ve ever stayed at on the beach!!! So spacious, so clean, so nice!! We’re definitely staying here every time we go to the beach!"
Aug 18, 2019 - , Kyle, TX
"Not as described
The description of the property said there was a fold out couch upstairs in one of the bedrooms. When we called about it they said the owner had taken it out and offered a blow-up mattress. Also the description said the upstairs beds were queen size. They were full size. The extra pillows did not have pillow cases. Gross. There was no bedding provided for the downstairs fold out. There was food crumbs in the fold out. I picked this place because I thought everyone would have a comfortable place to sleep. If I would have known it was like this I would have stayed somewhere else. Not happy. "
Jul 31, 2019 - , Milano, TX
"Not as pictured
The furniture in the living room is not in the unit. What is there is some uncomfortable second hand furniture that the owner switched out. With the help of (Property Management) the owner refunded $200.of our rent for the 7 weeks we were there. Palm Bay is a very nice complex you should look at other units."
Mar 25, 2019 - Dennis C., Sioux Falls, South Dakota
"Awesome!
This place is the best way to experience N. Padre Island. Plenty of room, clean, and very accessible to everything the island has to offer. The beach is less than a mile, the pool is right outside the patio, and having an attached garage makes it super convenient. We were very happy with our stay here. Would definitely try to rent here again!"
Aug 15, 2018 - Sara K., AUSTIN, TX
"Review
Overall I was very happy with the experience. My only comment would be the lack of lighting in the parking lot."
May 22, 2018 - Shawn B., Converse, Texas
"A wonderful winter getaway
This is the 2nd year we have stayed on padre island with renting thru Padre Esacapes. We have once again enjoyed our 2 months on the Island. People are very friendly and helpful. We have enjoyed coming here so much so that we have decided to come back once again next winter and we are looking forward to seeing the good friends we have made. The people at (Property Management) are fantastic and so professional, I am very impressed with this rental company. "
Apr 08, 2018 - Gordon T.
"Great Stay
was a pleasure staying here. First time to rent a condo and was a wonderful experience. Place was clean close to beach and fishing.property management was extremely friendly and courteous Would definitely stay here again."
Aug 24, 2017 - James S., Georgetown, Texas
"3 Buoys review
A week in July. Unit located near pool, easy access. Kids loved the pool! A slight problem with sleeper couch, in need of small repair. A spring mattress a little uncomfortable, could use a memory foam topper. The rental management quickly accomadated us with sufficient air mattress & bedding to make stay a very pleasurable experience. a little pricey with all the fees but, probably no more than a hotel. Had a kitchen and rarely ate out, nice. A short drive to Padre & Mustang beaches. Yes We would stay there again. "
Aug 01, 2017 - , Omaha, NE
"Oh, Buoys, 3 Buoys
We decided last minute to go to the beach, but really lucked out when we found the 3 Buoys property. As soon as we opened the door to our unit, we realized the description and photos matched the reality. It was clean, spacious for the five of us and close to everything including a convenience store for forgotten items, the main bridge back into Corpus Christi and of course, the beach! The pool area was gorgeous too with plenty of chairs, play areas for young children and a waterfall and built-in bar/table for adults. The management firm communicated constantly making the check-in and check-out process very simple. We'd recommend it to anyone and plan to come back again!"
Jul 11, 2017 - , round rock, TX
"Beach area condo
Overall good experience. The unit had pots, pans, plates, and utensils. Good location and facilities. The unit did not have cable in the bedrooms, so the tvs were more for decoration. Great to have a garage to park in."
Jul 05, 2017 - Ahren P., San Antonio, TX
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