Quirky beach home with rooftop patio - 1/2 block to beach

South Padre Island, Texas
$0 avg/night
Bed 2

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Bath 2

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 6

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The Kent House

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Kick back and relax at this South Padre Island vacation rental! You will fall in love with this charming two-bedroom home, ideal for beach-going families and small groups of friends who want to be walking distance from the shops, restaurants, and bars of this vibrant island community. Although visitors to the Kent House couldeasily spend their entire vacation lounging on South Padre Island's 34 miles of uninterrupted beach, there is so much more for adults and children to do. Activities ranging from dolphin-watching to kiteboarding lessons are only blocks away. Take the whole family to the sea turtle sanctuary or the island's birding and nature sanctuary to appreciate the local wildlife. Depending on when you visit, you'll be treated to activities such as food trucks, amusement rides, firework displays on the weekend, and many more. Restaurants, bars, and a CVS are within walking distance of the house, meaning any essentials you desire are easily obtainable.

Perfectly situated only half a block from the beach and one block from the central entertainment district, guests at the Kent House have the luxury of wading in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico by day and enjoying fresh seafood, live music, and sunset happy hours by night. The interior of this home is eclectic and comfortable with two spacious living areas including cable TV in both rooms. Hoping to squeeze in a bit of work as well Plenty of workspace and free wireless internet is provided.

The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, pots and pans, and cooking utensils, with an adjoining dining room and seating for everyone. On balmy evenings, you may choose to enjoy a bottle of wine in the shaded backyard or on the rooftop patio instead. The backyard also features an outdoor shower for washing off sand from the beach before coming indoors. The Kent House has air-conditioned sleeping spaces for all of its guests. There is a double bed in each of the bedrooms, a sleeper sofa in the main living room, and another sleeper sofa in the converted garage/den. Guests will share one full bathroom in the main section of the house plus separate toilet and shower facilities in the converted garage.

Feel free to take advantage of the converted garage as an additional area to lounge and watch TV. Its washer/dryer, small kitchenette, and microwave make it a great place to hunker down for a movie marathon. While there, engage in some friendly competition with the game table as you play cards, a board game, or challenge one of the many included jigsaw puzzles.

No matter if you're looking to relax in the sun, spend time with friends and family, or walk to nearby restaurants and bars, this Texas vacation rental can help you discover the very best of South Padre Island.

THINGS TO KNOW
NO PARTY POLICY: This home maintains a strict no-party and no-spring break policy. Our local South Padre Island team monitors compliance with our rental policies and responds promptly to any complaints from neighbors. If any guests are found to violate these rental policies, it will result in eviction without a refund. If you have any questions or concerns about your compliance, please contact us immediately so we can ensure you have a safe and happy vacation.

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.
There is a free shuttle you can utilize. The Island Metro currently operates daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The shuttle runs the length of the Island, stopping at beach accesses, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and other points of interest. All of the shuttles are equipped with a bicycle rack, ADA accessible with wheelchair lifts, and offer complimentary WiFi.

City/town permit number2023-1107

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the Rental Agreement on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1742 Sq Ft (162 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Coin Laundry Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking (max 4 Spaces) Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Free Toiletries Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Premises. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Randy

    Submitted Jun 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    Good for a family stay. Close to everything you need. Simply awesome

  • Jacquelyn

    Submitted Aug 22, 2023

    Stayed Aug 14, 2023

    Nice affordable and clean. Definitely will look for this property next time.

  • Rita B.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 14, 2025

    Washing machine did not work. We were not able to set up the Wi-Fi to watch TV. A call was made regarding my prior TV and no one came out. There were stickers on the floor.

  • Kathleen P.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Clean and close to main road

  • Nick L.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Great place to stay while visiting S. Padre Island.

  • Nick L.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    The Kent House was even better than I expected. Perfect size for me and the family of 6. Will definitely be staying here again.

  • George D.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    We really enjoyed the location of the Kent House. It was easy access to the beach and a lot places to eat/relax. We also enjoyed the character of the house and how spacious it was. We will definitely book again if we visit S Padre in the future.

  • Vic H.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Great place to stay! Location is close to everything and it's relaxing on the patio

  • Vic H.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Great location and patio was the perfect place to unwind.

  • Mikki S.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    The thing we liked most was location but there were a few issues with house, the lock to door was a pain hard to lock/unlock and getting key out was a pain,pull out bed was broken so you weren’t able to sleep on ,washing machine didn’t work so we had to we for repair man to come fix so we could wash towels then dryer never got them dry had to call for them to send some more towels but by the time they got there we had just shared towels that were available which was two and when I went to open shower door it fell off hinges they were supposed to fix that but did not while we were there for some of the inconveniences I asked for some of my money back didn’t get a response but other than that we had a great time

  • Sarah J.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    This place is SO cute and SO spacious and so well-appointed and has so much character. It felt like taking a visit back in time to grandmas beach house (except the beds and linens are all updated). I loved that there were beach supplies, a bike to ride, a cooler to borrow. The space is well thought out and has everything you need for a sweet beach trip. Thanks!

  • Hailey K.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    Was great, showers were pretty short height wise, but everything else was comfortable and such. Easy distance to beach, so it was a cozy stay.

  • Anderson A.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    The house was clean and equipped with what we needed. A dishwasher would be a great add on. Much needed for our needs. Other than that we had a great time. Walking distance to beach is a plus. Great communication with Vacasa Very welcoming and attentive to our needs. Than you !

  • Sandra O.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Love the separate living space to entertain the family love the patio and the second dining area also was a nice touch have toiletries and personal hygiene stuff as shampoo conditioner body wash etc

  • Lori B.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    The place is described as quirky and that’s accurate. It’s an old structure. It was close to walk to many things. Management was very responsive and helpful.

  • Suzanne A.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The house was very clean. It was a short walk to the beach and the first house off South Padre Blvd. The house was quiet. It was hot and humid but the house was cooled. Definitely hope to stay there again soon.

  • Irene R.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Super cute and close to everything. Pretty private street with little to no traffic.

  • Cecelia M.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The home was comfortable and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked with pans and utensils. Beds were very comfortable. No issues with A /C. Loved that beach was within walking distance! Worth the stay!!

  • Joseph R.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    Very spacious for our 6 guest. Has all the stuff you will need for extended stay. I wish we had more time to be able to spend there

  • Orlando g.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    Love the location and very clean.

  • Randy L.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    Everything was great!

  • Robin G.

    Submitted May 8, 2024

    Stayed Apr 30, 2024

    Location and casual retro home was good for a relaxing getaway for a mom and daughter get away. Thank you!

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