Pathway to the Sea C203

I am originally from Corpus but moved away several years ago. I felt homesick for the beach and my friends so I planned a small vacation. It was a wonderful experience that we all enjoyed.

Anonymous from Austin - Posted: 9/20/2024

Thank you for your feedback and your great review. You were fantastic guests, and we cannot wait to host another awesome stay for you! Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.

Padre Escapes staff

Enjoyed our time on the beach and pool.

Anonymous from Kingston - Posted: 8/27/2024

Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind review, and we are so glad you had a great stay with Padre Escapes!

Padre Escapes staff

Nice condo with good amenities. Would definitely stay here again.

Anonymous from Hutto - Posted: 7/22/2024

Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind review, and we are so glad you had a great stay with Padre Escapes!

Padre Escapes staff

Clean, good location, nice pool. Respectfully, the couches are painfully uncomfortable. Especially the little one. The hippos on the floor above us had dance recitals for hours, but once they returned to water it was very quiet.

Anonymous from Bastrop - Posted: 7/18/2024

Thank you for the awesome review and feedback. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with Padre Escapes. We welcome you back anytime!

Padre Escapes staff

We had a great time , location of the property was so convenient to the beach the house was clean and ready for us the check in and check out process was easy.

Anonymous from Poteet - Posted: 5/27/2024

Wow! Thank you for your awesome review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We always strive to provide perfect, 5-Star service & accommodations! We would be happy to welcome you back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.

Padre Escapes staff

Loved the location and the unit. It could use some new couches as they were a little uncomfortable to sit in without a pillow. However, overall we loved the unit and they were very accommodating for anything we needed. We are looking forward to going back next year !

Anonymous from Princeton - Posted: 2/16/2023

Thank you for your review, we are always looking to evolve and improve the guest experience, so we truly value your feedback. We welcome you back anytime for another great vacation. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!

Padre Escapes staff

We selected this unit because the units that face the Gulf weren't available. But we were happily surprised by the view facing the Causeway. The view from the balcony was excellent.

It was a very nice condo with plenty of room. Nice appliances; the kitchen was very nice. The king size bed was comfortable (the queen in the other room less so). The living room furniture has seen better days and a couple window blinds don't open and close properly, but the condo is in otherwise excellent shape. We will stay here again!

Anonymous from Pflugerville - Posted: 10/24/2022

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are thrilled to know you found the unit to be so nice! Come back again soon!

Padre Escapes staff

A very enjoyable stay

Anonymous from Monahans - Posted: 9/25/2022

Padre Escapes strives for a five-star rating! Happy to hear we were able to meet and go beyond your expectations! We look forward to hosting another great stay!

Padre Escapes staff

This was our 2nd year in the same condo. We love everything about it. We will definitely be back next year!

Anonymous from Woodsboro - Posted: 7/26/2022

Thank you for being a returning guest! We look forward to hosting another great stay!

Padre Escapes staff

Rental was great, very clean, well stocked and had great amenities. Was super close to the beach and loved being able to walk outside with the kids to the pool or the beach in a matter of minutes.-

Anonymous from Stephenville - Posted: 7/20/2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughtful review. We're so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay with us! We can't wait to welcome you back to the island again, Padre Escapes style!

Padre Escapes staff

Hi! First vacation to Texas. We went to Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi. Our stay at this condo was our favorite part of the entire vacation. The condo was great! It was comfortable, plenty of space, everything we needed; even had some board games and books in the cabinet in the living room. Breakfast on the balcony every morning and a chai latte at night. We loved the beach! It was beautiful! Easy walk to the beach; of course you could drive too. We loved strolling the beach collecting shells and we loved riding the waves. There is a place down the street to rent kayaks and such. Everything here was terrific! The host was very kind and the place was very clean and quiet. There is a wonderful pool just to the right of this condo with an area to grill and relax too. We also went to the State Aquarium and toured the USS Lexington. They were great and close! Lots of good restaurants and a coffee house in the are too. Highly recommend!

Anonymous U - Posted: 5/20/2022

excellent

Anonymous from Eveleth - Posted: 4/24/2022

Awesome! Thank you for your kind review.

Padre Escapes staff

Clean, convenient to beach & restaurants, patio was great for watching sunsets, but bed mattresses are very, very hard! Never had a problem with mattresses in any other rental. Perhaps owner could purchase some foam mattress toppers?

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 10/9/2021

Thank you for your review! Those sunsets are so beautiful and we are happy you experienced them on North Padre Island! I will be sure to relay your feedback about the mattress to the owners. Thank you! UPDATE: The master bedroom now has a brand new mattress topper ----come check it out!

Padre Escapes staff

The location is great, we did the reservations a day before and they still could accommodate us with no issues at all,
It’s a two minute walk to the shore, very nice and clean, everything that we need it they have it, even provide us with dishwasher soap.
The overall experience was really good, we are looking forward for the next visit.

Anonymous from san antonio - Posted: 10/6/2021

Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review! we are so happy we were able to host your last minute "escape" . See you soon!

Padre Escapes staff

You have a great location..great little condo and the kitchen was well stocked. As an Inn Owner, the only complaint would be the bed. You want your guests to have a restful stay and to wake up energized. This will not happen with the bed. I really thought about going to Walmart and buying a bed in a box for you. The one big thing guests want is comfort. This should be a big priority for the owner of this place. And also, the sheets are scratchy and uncomfortable. Call me if you like and I can talk to you about my COMPHY sheets. I have them on each bed and sell them as well. Guests deserve the best. It’s the little things that make the bigger difference and better reviews. You have a great condo and location..bump it up a notch and focus on your beds. Blessings, Melissa

Anonymous from Granbury - Posted: 8/28/2021

Thank you for your feedback, we greatly appreciate it. Padre Escapes makes guest experience a top priority, so we will be sure to relay your feedback to the owner. Thank you and we hope to host you again! UPDATE: The master bedroom now has a brand new mattress topper ----come check it out!

Padre Escapes staff

This was perfect for us, very nice Condo

Anonymous from FRISCO - Posted: 8/22/2021

Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to hosting you again!

Padre Escapes staff

Cute, clean townhome closet to the beach.

Anonymous from Bryan - Posted: 8/15/2021

We greatly appreciate your kind review! We hope to see you soon!

Padre Escapes staff

The pathway to the sea is a very nice facility, but I would recommend picking a different unit/condo. We had 4 big issues:

1. our check in was 4pm and we were not let in until 4:20pm despite multiple phone calls. My one year old was in tears and our vacation started off on the wrong foot.

2. The pool, which is very nice, was closed for our entire stay due to an electrical issue.

3. the balcony of our unit was filthy. Cigarette butts were on the ground of the balcony which were dangerous for my one year old.

4. The AC always reads 76 despite adjusting the set temp. Even though it reads 76, its either extremely hot during the day or freezing cold at night.

Overall, i would stay at pathway to the sea but would NOT choose this unit, or a unit managed by padre escapes.

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 8/13/2021

We are disappointed in this review and we apologize for the stay you experienced. Check in time is at 4PM, and our team tries there absolute hardest to check in everyone on time, but sometimes that is not possible. We had no control over the pool closure and again we are sorry you did not get to enjoy it. We will also look into the AC issue that you have mentioned. Please, if you decide to give us a second chance, give us a call so we may work out a discounted rate! Thank you.

Padre Escapes staff

This condo was nicely furnished in a great location. It was close to the beach and all the amenities we needed. There was a stale smoke smell in the condo, as well as few cleanliness issues. The rugs needed to be cleaned, the patio was filthy and one of our party stepped on a small piece of glass in the living room that was not there from us. It would be nice also to have had access to a few more bath towels and a couple of blankets.

Anonymous from Houston - Posted: 8/5/2021

Thank you for your feedback! Pretty awesome when you are able to walk to the beach and watch the sunrise! We apologize about the items mentioned in your review, please do let us know while you are here so we may address the issues during your stay. We are only allowed to leave enough towels/linens for the max occupancy of the unit. Thank you and we hope to see you soon!

Padre Escapes staff

This place was absolutely perfect for myself and 6 teenage boys. About a 3 minute walk to the beach, great pool and hangout area. Has a gas grill that looked nice but we didn't use it. Also after getting back from the beach, the pool area has a outdoor shower to rinse off so you don't drag a ton of san back into the condo. Depending on how long yoiu stay, an extra garbage back or 2 will be helpful. Extremely Easy check in and check out!

Anonymous from Cibolo - Posted: 8/1/2021

Thank you for the great feedback! I'm sure with six boys you enjoyed the convenience of the close proximity to the beach! We look forward to hosting another great guys getaway!

Padre Escapes staff

We loved our couple of days here. Proximity to Whitecap beach is awesome, and the property itself was clean and comfortable. Loved the drive on beach. Price was a little high, but that was mainly because we booked short notice and over a weekend. Would come back for sure.

Anonymous from Conroe - Posted: 7/26/2021

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The location was great (just a short walk to the beach), the complex was clean and well-maintained and the suite was exactly as described. We wouldn't hesitate to rent this suite again on a future visit to Corpus Christi.

Anonymous from Littleton - Posted: 7/14/2021

Awesome! We look forward to hosting another great stay!

Padre Escapes staff

Our condo was clean and very accommodating. The only critique I have is that the master bedroom mattress is not comfortable. May consider replacing for a more comfortable experience. We were also unable to use the restroom at the pavilion and the after hour person I spoke to said she had never been asked for a code.

Anonymous from Hutto - Posted: 7/13/2021

Thank you for the feedback! The bathroom code has just been implemented; I will be sure to remind the team of the code. We apologize for the inconvenience. We look forward to hosting you again.

Padre Escapes staff

Booking and checking in were both easy tasks. The staff are friendly and responsive to inquiries. The location is nice, a short walk to the beach, and the pool and other amenities are great. The beachfront itself is unfortunately dirty, or at least was during our stay. My check out day we filled up two garbage bags of trash within about 10mins on the beach.

The room was spacious enough for the seven of us to be comfortable, though the beds may not be to everyone's liking (firmer and thinner mattresses), but I slept well and enjoyed it. Everything else about the condo was great. My only improvement would be some form of water filtration, I dislike purchasing bottled water and the tap while not bad, also isn't that great taste wise (compared to a good filtered).

I would definitely recommend others trying to get away to go down for a short stay, or longer if you can afford it.

The nearby food was pleasant. First night for dinner we had Surfside Sandwich Shoppe, it was quite good. The next night we had Black Diamond Oyster Bar, I'd say to stay away from the burgers (those in my party that got them they were overcooked), but all of the other food was great. The following night the kids had pizza from Brooklyn Pie Co and it was really good quality pizza. My wife and I had dinner in Port Aransas (about 20 minutes away) at Trout Street Bar and Grill and it was fantastic. Two of the mornings we got food and drink from Island Joe's Coffee Co and the service and food and drinks were all fantastic and it's 5minutes away.

Attractions wise we spent day 1 at Texas State Aquarium and had a great time. The drive is only about 20-30minutes. The second day we visited the USS Lexington (next to the aquarium if you don't know, but it's ambitious do both in one day).

When we return, we'll visit the aquarium again, and have plans to see the botanical gardens and art museum.

A great stay with nearby food, drinks, and plenty of places

Anonymous from Pflugerville - Posted: 6/5/2021

Thank you for this awesome review! It is very helpful to interested renters! We look forward to hosting you again here at Padre Escapes (:

Padre Escapes staff

I LOVED this place! I will definitely stay again when we go back to Corpus.

Anonymous from The Colony - Posted: 6/1/2021

The unit was clean and nicely furnished. Super easy check in as well

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 5/19/2021

Padre Escapes provides great service from the time you first inquire about staying right through checkout. The property was clean, up to date and just as pictured. We truly enjoyed our stay

Anonymous from Fulshear - Posted: 12/22/2020

Thank you for your amazing review! I will be sure to share this with our awesome team! We look forward to hosting you again!

Padre Escapes staff

This is a nice 2nd floor unit. It is simply and cutely decorated. It was roomy for just the two of us. All the appliances worked and we had everything we needed in the kitchen to make us confortable. We didn’t do any real cooking, just heating up stuff. We did a couple loads of laundry so the washer and dryer was great. The street is quite busy but it didn’t really bother us. The location is very convenient and only a short walk on a private pathway to the ocean. We didn’t use the pool but it looked clean and inviting. The only negative is the fridge smelled like fish. Also, when people moved in upstairs on our last night, they were really loud.

Anonymous from Frisco - Posted: 11/25/2020

We are happy to hear you had a nice time in this unit! We love the short walk to the beach as well. I will be sure to notify the housekeeping department of the fridge smell. Thank you for your feedback, see you soon!

Padre Escapes staff

The condo was exactly as described. Check-in was very easy and the property manager called ahead to make sure we had her number if we needed anything. It was very clean and well stocked. We had everything we needed in the kitchen to make breakfast each morning. The location was perfect. It was a 3 minute walk up the private path to the beach. We were 20 minutes from the National Seashore and less than 20 minutes from Port Aransas. Be sure to order pizza from Brooklyn Pie Company... it's right up the street and delicious! Looking forward to returning to the condo again!

Anonymous from Altus - Posted: 10/21/2020

We had a wonderful vacation and stay at this condo. The property description was spot on as were the photos. A downside was the master bed was super super firm. So keep that in mind. I really appreciated the mobile check in and out. It was lovely to be able to walk to the beach and the pool was really nice. We also enjoyed a visit to the USS Lexington and the Padre Island National Seashore. Both are must sees.

Anonymous from Chesterfield - Posted: 6/7/2020

The condo was clean. The door handle on guest bath fell off, other than that, well maintained.
View was good. It would have been nice to have a box of Kleenex. Kitchen was very well stocked.

Anonymous from Austin - Posted: 5/29/2020

What a perfect getaway during COVID-19! We thoroughly enjoyed our multi-week vacation. This vacation rental has everything a family needs to enjoy a wonderful escape! The owners, along with Padre Escapes, are extremely accommodating.

Anonymous from Athens - Posted: 5/16/2020

This is a pleasant condo located conveniently to restaurants, shopping and the beach. The decor is pleasant and our kitchen had high end cookware and everything we needed to prepare meals. If you like a firm bed, you will love the king bed in the master bedroom. (It was a little too firm for us!) There was a little maintenance on the stairwells that resulted in a bit of inconvenience and an unpleasant "metal-sanding" odor at times during the last couple of weeks of our stay...and, of course the inconvenience of the closure of the pool due to CoronaVirus guidelines. The weather, however, was beautiful, allowing us to use the beach and walk the Seawall--even with the self-distancing requirements.

Anonymous from Cannon Falls - Posted: 5/3/2020

We completely enjoyed this condo for an extended stay (2 months). The location was ideal being a very short walk to the beach and Ellis seawall. The property is very well maintained and has a nice covered grilling area and heated pool. The condo itself is nicely laid out and has a kitchen that was equipped for all of our needs. We had one maintenance issue that we notified the property managers about and they were promptly on the issue. The agency was great to deal with and provided great customer service. We will be returning again.

Anonymous from Rockford - Posted: 3/5/2020

We were in Unit #203 at the Pathways to the Sea. Upon arrival, we thought the unit was clean. The decor was bright and welcoming. However, it quickly became apparent that the ceiling fans had not been cleaned in "ages". They were loaded with dust. Also, under the furniture (beds, chest, etc) were dusty, as well. Candy wrappers were under the master bed from prior guest. For the $140 cleaning fee, you would expect a little more. It seems the departing guest have to do more of the work than the cleaning person. The departing guest are ask to: lock all windows/doors, start the dishwasher, start the laundry, bag all trash and set thermostat to 78. Mind you, we only had one package of laundry detergent, so we had to go purchase laundry detergent in order to wash towels/sheets/throw blankets before departing the unit. (I might add, Taylor at the Property Management Firm was very kind and most helpful/accomodating when making our reservation. Question below does not give an opportunity to respond about the Property Management Firm - other than a yes/no, so I want to add it here.)

Anonymous from Longview - Posted: 8/19/2019

Thank you for your feedback. It sounds like the property certainly wasn't up to our normal expectations and that is very disappointing, we will address it with our housekeeping team. We do ask that you lock doors and windows, bag trash, start dishwasher and set thermostat to 78. We do not ask you to launder towels and sheets, we have a laundry facility here on the island so we'd prefer you not launder them. Again, we appreciate your feedback and hope you'll decide to come back and stay again.

Padre Escapes staff

We stayed from 07/28-08/02. I would say everything was great, but the bed in the master bedroom was too firm. Literally everything else was fantastic. Kids did not complain about their beds so I assume they were good. The pool was nice and big. The grounds are also very nice and we had any easy time with parking. I would recommend replacing the bed in the master and you got yourself an awesome place.

Anonymous U - Posted: 8/3/2019

Our stay was disappointing. The condo itself was nice but beds were very uncomfortable. We booked this property based on the pool for our grand baby to which was closed the entire time of our vacation stay. The one positive is we were refunded 20% of our stay. I will recommend this property. It was clean and comfortable other than the beds.

Anonymous from Salado - Posted: 6/25/2019

Short walk to the beach. Very nicely decorated

Anonymous from Austin - Posted: 5/3/2019

Guessing you meant to post 5 stars not 1 star since you only had positive feedback.

Padre Escapes staff

We had a great time at Pathway to the Sea #203! The Condo was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. It has everything we needed for a 10 day stay. It was a short walk to the beach and you could see the ocean from the balcony.
Padre Escape was very easy to work with.
We can't wait to come back!!

Anonymous from Rogers - Posted: 3/21/2019

Great to hear you enjoyed it, can't wait to have you back!

Padre Escapes staff