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A heated pool
TV
Beach
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1197 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Place, Whitecap Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Packery Channel
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Padre Balli Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Pet-Friendly Townhome with Heated Pools Just Steps from the Beach

Village by the Beach - Big Shell I916: Spacious Pet-Friendly Townhome with Heated Pools Just Steps from the Beach

Why Guests Love This Property
This charming townhome at Village by the Beach offers the perfect coastal retreat for families, friends, and pet lovers alike. Relax in thoughtfully designed living spaces with modern beach cottage décor, unwind on the private patio, or enjoy easy access to the sparkling heated pools. Just a short walk from the sand, it combines comfort, convenience, and coastal charm for an unforgettable Padre Island getaway.

Highlights
Two heated saltwater pools for year-round enjoyment
Splash zone with playful water buckets and waterfalls
Private patio with seating overlooking the pool
Pet-friendly with space for two small dogs
Open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area
Proximity to beach, dining, fishing, and surfing

Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Bedroom (1st Floor): King bed
Second Bedroom (1st Floor): Twin over full bunk bed with twin trundle + twin over twin bunk bed with twin trundle
Living Area (1st Floor): Queen-size sleeper sofa
Bathrooms:
1st Floor – Walk-in shower for primary
1st Floor – Tub/shower combo for guest
Clean Bed Promise: We wash every sheet, towel, and comforter after each stay at our in-house professional facility at over 140°F, exceeding CDC standards.

Kitchen & Dining
Fully equipped kitchen
Seating for ten
12-cup coffee maker

Community Amenities
Two heated saltwater pools with loungers, tables, and Tiki huts
Waterfall and splash zone for kids
Pirate ship playground with swings and slides
Community charcoal grills

Guest FAQs
Q. Is this property pet-friendly?
A. Yes, up to two pets are allowed with a weight limit of 35lbs. Additional fees apply based on stay length.

Q. Can we grill on-site?
A. Absolutely! The complex features shared grills in the pool area. Personal grills are not permitted on patios or balconies.

Q. Are linens and towels provided?
A. Yes, all linens and towels are provided and professionally laundered after every stay.

Location
Close to the beach, 10-minute walk
Mustang Island State Park 7 miles away
Padre Island National Seashore 15 miles away
Downtown Corpus Christi 20 miles away
USS Lexington 26 miles away
Texas State Aquarium 26 miles away

Policies & Details
Two-night minimum stay required
A signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check-in
Guests must be 25 years or older with a valid ID matching the reservation
-Pet friendly property with weight restriction of 35lbs or less
-$100 per pet fee (7 days or less), $200 (8-29 days), $300 (30+ days)
-$50 pet cleaning fee (7 days or less), $75 (8-29 days), $100 (30+ days)

STR Permit #: 307904
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Whitecap Beach. A water park and laundry facilities are available. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Whitecap Beach and 10 minutes from North Padre Island Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,041 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 welcome
  • Service animals 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Spacious Pet-Friendly Townhome with Heated Pools Just Steps from the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was better than I expected! It was clean and such a smooth process. Management was quick to respond. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya V., Dilley

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sloane Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

sick spot

super close to the ocean and right by the pool!!!!! we all slept great and could have even had more people! would def recommend :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax

We had a great time relaxing in this condo. It was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Nice stay but we lost a full day dealing with repair people

We had a nice stay at your property, however we had to spend an entire day (from 8:15 am to 9:pm) dealing with a non functioning wifi. ( mon July 18) My wife had to bring her work laptop to keep in touch with her clients and do some daily work. The wifi did not work and we contacted the property Mngt. They were very responsive and started trying to fix the issue immediately. It ended out being a larger issue and we had to basically stay in the unit while different people came to troubleshoot. The problem was finally resolved at about 9:15 with the help of a spectrum technician. We had planned to go the beach and out to dinner, but had to stay to let people in and out. We hope that the cost for that day will be refunded as we were unable to leave. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean place, good location.

Easy check in, good communication from property manager. Overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property is good for families.

This is right next to the pool so we could occasionally hear kids at the pool. I emailed Lisa questions after booking and never heard back from her. 3 days went by and I finally got my questions answered via text message after the mangangment company reached out regarding check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent condo for the family!

Great condo with cute decor, super clean, comfortable beds, and plenty of room for our family of 5. Pool was awesome and right outside the unit. Even being so close to the pool, it wasn't noisy inside the unit! Quick walk or drive to the public access beach. We definitely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

We came down to Padre for Spring Break for the week. Communication with this property is A+++! So friendly, accommodating & quick to reply. My kids (ages 17, 21 & 25) along with myself and hubbie loved Big Shell. It's decorated & styled SO CUTE & the location is perfect right out front is the pool. Beach is within walking if you aren't hauling a lot, but we had a bunch so we drove over. Big Shell is pet friendly, which is nice. Towels were plush and bedding nice & soft. A/C worked great. Ice maker in fridge & fridge kept everything ice cold! My kids (and ME) loved the Galaga video game in bunk room. TV was easy to use & had streaming as well. Blender in kitchen, plenty of pots & pans and dishes etc. The only thing missing for our stay was a muffin pan (I know it's random lol) I made St Patty's Day green muffins. I made it worked though by using a glass casserole dish and just had them next to each other, :) Couches were comfy (I slept on one two nights due to snoring husband LOL) Thank you so much for a wonderful stay and adding to a lifetime of vacation memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach getaway

This property was just what we needed for our weekend at the beach. Condo was clean and exactly as advertised. The property management was extremely helpful and easy to work with. Location near a drive on beach and the on-site pool were great. My only suggestion would be to stock a few additional towels and think about including beach towels as they are bulky to pack. Will definitely consider staying again on our next trip to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

jose a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall great experience.

The home itself was great. Unpleasant neighbors that weekend had nothing but racist things to say about minorities which made it uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun trip for my Girl Scout troop

The condo was cute and comfortable. Walking distance to the beach and the pool was great. The kitchen wasn’t as well stocked as most VRBO I have stayed in and the fridge didn’t have working ice or water. Otherwise it was a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Very clean and comfortable. The pool was great and the beach proximity was within walking distance. Wonderful overall stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Shell Stay

The property was very clean, management was excellent with communication, and it had plenty of room! It was in a nice area away from major traffic, but close enough to any amenities we wanted or needed. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

We all loved our time at the beach house was very comfortable just like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Catharine V., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Close to beach. Comfortable beds and good air conditioning. Refrigerator and dryer did not work as well as expected; thus we opted to not use. Management team communicated well. Overall, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth u.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Vacation, Awesome Rental!

Property was clean, and nicely styled. Close to the beaches, and pool access right outside our front door. Truly felt like home, and will definitely will be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Austin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks

Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

Easy access to SPI drive, whitecap beach, packery jetties. Kids loved the heated pool. Inside was updated and comfortable. Nicely stocked with some essentials. Complex had area with disposal bags for letting the dogs go to the bathroom. Loved our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Traci F., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

We had a great time! Loved facing the pool and the private little porch leading out to the pool area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome home!

Very comfortable and had everything we needed! Would probably recommend new couch. This one is worn quite a bit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Erika S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great experience, some cleanliness just under the beds were dusty(nothing too bad)

I had an excellent experience, would definitely recommend y'all. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John J., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Great place

Felt like home away from home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

Very pleasant experience all around. Will be using them as a company to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Kathy P., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great weekend at this property. Pictures were very representative of condo, except pool smaller than pictures seemed to show. Rooms were good size with nice beds. Only real issue we had was that the trundle beds had sand in sheets making them think they weren't changed from last time. Other than that condo was very clean. Loved the gated personal patio outside. We were right outside the pool which was very nice with kids. Plenty of bbq pits. About 20 minute drive to Port A downtown, but 5 minute drive to beach. Property management very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020