If you're looking for a quiet island escape, consider this cozy home with a gourmet kitchen, private patio, and shared pool. Located in the heart of South Padre Island, this condo is just a half block from the beach and the same distance from several restaurants. A free shuttle runs throughout the island, so it's very easy to get around without having to worry about parking. Walk a half block east and stroll out onto the pristine white gulf coast sands. Take a drive across the Queen Isabella Causeway and visit the 97,000 acres of the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge where you can hike, fish, and photograph incredible wildlife including waterfowl, deer, butterflies, and even rare ocelots, just 22 miles away. Or head out on an eco-tour or a dolphin watch departing from Sea Ranch Marina, just two miles south. Book a fishing charter and head out onto lower Laguna Madre from the marina. You might just hook some spotted sea trout, drum, snook, or snapper! Or take the whole family down to Schlitterbahn Beach Resort, a 25-acre waterpark paradise with 13 amazing indoor and outdoor water slides, only two miles away! With tiled floors and tropical accents, plants, and decor throughout, this charming first-floor rental is cozy and inviting. Pass through your front door and enter the intimate living area with comfortable furniture. The adjacent dining area features a table and chairs, as well as a breakfast bar with stools attached to the well-equipped kitchen. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and modern, stainless appliances and accessories including a fridge, microwave, and oven, as well as a coffee maker, toaster, and mixer. You'll also find a blender to whip up a few refreshing drinks, and there's a dishwasher to make clean-up a snap. Enjoy your own private patio and be sure to take a refreshing dip in the shared, on-site pool. The home offers complimentary WiFi, and you can enjoy additional entertainment options on your large, cable TV with DVD player in the living room. And with your own washer/dryer in the rental, feel free to pack a little lighter this time. Whatever the reasons for your next beach vacation, book this rental and start making those plans to visit the gulf coast today! SHARED AMENITIES -Pool THINGS TO KNOW We're excited to inform you that this unit utilizes a comfortable style of bed-making known as Triple Sheeting. Triple Sheeting is proven to be more hygienic and is used by five-star hotels around the world. It consists of a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, a blanket, and finally a decorative top sheet. Due to this change, the pictures for this home may not accurately represent the bedding that will appear during your stay. This has not affected any other amenities or the amount of beds available. South Padre Island Permit #2016-030364.