Village by the Beach I924K

Wonderful place to stay will be using again

- Kimberly G. from NA, Posted: 08/04/2020

We loved the condo, spacious and plenty of towels, pool in front of door and very close to the beach coming again next year.

- Irene A. from SAN ANTONIO, Posted: 08/03/2020

We changed our original vacation date from July 3rd to July 24th due to the city official's COVID concerns & suggestions. The Padre Escapes staff was wonderful & easy to work with amidst uncertain circumstances, & even helped us add a day so we could get more beach time. We had hoped that delaying would allow for beaches to open to cars, but no such luck...plus, we got a hurricane too, so lucky us! This unit was not our original choice but ended up being almost perfect for us & our 3 young children. It is a "gulf-side" corner unit, which allows for more natural light in the unit (ideal for storm power-outages/increased viewing). It was protected from the direct wind, & is excellent for loading/unloading the car. It is located directly across from a pool gate, so much less walking & child-herding is required. It is nicely decorated & stocked with all needs (except a broom). It was not, however, as clean as I would have expected during COVID times. Since we were stuck inside a day during the actual hurricane, I did a LOT of additional cleaning of high touch surfaces and minor repairs (tightening screws on doors & drawers, & zip-tying lose bunk-bed ladders). It also has a margarita machine, but we didn't touch that as it appeared not to have been well-cleaned. The entire complex faired well in the weather with minimal wind damage & no flooding (~18hrs power outage, plant debris in the pools & 1 pool overflowed). The complex was cleaned up quickly afterward, as well as they could until the power was fixed. The pool maintenance team came out after there was power and balanced the pool quickly, so it was usable too (but still a little dirty). The walk to the beach was also very doable with the use of beach wagons. I'd say, it wasn't much further than some of the very long boardwalks in Port A. Over-all, I'm rating the ENTIRE vacation a B+ due to less beach access, room cleanliness & maintenance issues. We will probably be back next year to try yet another unit.

- Rebecca B. from Pearland, Posted: 07/31/2020

The booking process was a bit confusing with the constant computer malfunctions instructing me to sign rental agreement that had already been signed and confirmed. Check-in was later not ready until after 4:00pm. Dining seating was minimal and two of the stools at the dining table were very wobbly and the lining was being held up with straight pins that one came out and was on the floor which could have caused problem if someone had stepped on it. The unit was clean and stocked well with needed items for the week. There is lack of outdoor space to walk pets.

- Anonymous from Schertz, Posted: 07/20/2020

Property and trip were amazing. Beautiful place close to the beach! Padre Escapes staff were very helpful. The only problem is the boat storage they offer which is off the property. It's not locked so if you want to leave your boat somewhere the location is not that great. Everything else was perfect!

- Robin L. from Humble, Posted: 07/08/2020

We were very pleased with the appearance and furnishings of the property. We were very close to our parking space(s). The pool was steps away, yet we still had some privacy on our patio.

- Anonymous from Pasadena, Posted: 06/21/2020

Great stay although there is no good place for a dog to go to bathroom, either sharp rocks or sticker burrs!

- kerry f. from AUSTIN, Posted: 06/15/2020

Great place to stay, but do not understand why we could not hear music at the pool area. Was not loud and not offensive, something you might want to ask.

- Rick g. from San Antonio, Posted: 09/05/2019

Glad you enjoyed yourself. Unfortunately that is an HOA rule that we have no influence over but we will share your input with the HOA. Hope we see you back again soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Everything about our stay was fabulous. Our rental was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked for our cooking needs and had a Margaritaville machine as a bonus. The photos are true to the rental and we were directly in front of an entry door to the pool. We will definitely rent again.

- STEPHANIE O. from SAN ANTONIO, Posted: 07/03/2019

It was clean and very nice. Looking forward to staying here again next summer.

- Lori R. from Ssn Antonio, Posted: 06/30/2019

We had the most wonderful time! A perfect place to stay!

- Maggie F. from Faribault , Posted: 06/02/2019

Once again we were very pleased with our stay. A few pieces of furniture were needing of repair and we made sure to call that in on arrival. The shower curtains in the bathrooms have mildew on them. Other than a few minor things, we will definitely return and refer our friends and family to you guys.

- Jarrell B. from converse, Posted: 09/13/2018

Great stay, will do it again nest summer.

- Rick g. from San Antonio, Posted: 08/25/2018

We really enjoyed staying here. The kids loved the
pool and it was a really nice pool. The rental unit was very clean and well appointed. We would definitely stay again.

- Susie C. from Lorena, Posted: 08/16/2018

Stayed at the same rental house for 3 years straight, and we will keep coming back. Clean rooms, everything works as expected, and pools in great condition. Padre Escapes thinks of everything. Even caught some fish this time!

- Joseph S. from San Antonio, Posted: 08/13/2018

Everybody in our party was very happy with this property

- Erika V. from San Antonio , Posted: 07/12/2018

We have stayed in this unit four times over the past two years and like it very much. Besides being a newer construction, it is spacious and well appointed. It, of course, has all the essentials and offers plenty of room for a family to spread out within the unit. The furnishings in the living room are comfortable, though the couch is the only thing you can “sprawl” on, so if you have lots of sprawling kids, they may find themselves doing this on the shaggy carpet as we do. Within the complex the unit is positioned on the back end of one side, giving you just one neighboring unit. If you drive a larger vehicle, you will appreciate the location of the parking for the unit – right at the end, next to the fire lane – offering plenty of maneuvering room. There is a bit of a pro/con about the front porch position. It has no “view”, looking onto the back of the neighboring property and one of the entry gates to the pool. This is also where one of two grilling areas for the complex are located, so there is some come and go and usually activity in the grill area right across the fence in the afternoon / evening. However, being on the corner provides a nice cross breeze making time on the porch comfortable.
There were a few minor maintenance issues during our last visit (that we reported upon departure) that will hopefully be quickly and easily resolved. And we were disappointed on our last visit to find no DVD player, as is shown in the listing & had been present in the past, since we planned some movie watching during the heat of the day.
A note about the complex location on the island – from this unit, you can take a short walk down the alley to the nearby cross street and walk straight to a beach access point that offers parking and restrooms right on the sea wall. From here there is a ramp for beach access. This provides a good option if you just want to go to the beach to walk or run or stroll along the sea wall without packing up your vehicle to park on the

- Shannon D. from Floresville, Posted: 08/20/2017

Thank you for your feedback, we will work on getting a DVD player added and address any maintenance issues you reported. Hope we see you back for a fifth time soon!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

This condo is beautiful, clean & comfortable. One of the best rentals I've found in the past couple years since using this site for vacation rentals. I would definitely recommend.

- Jessica R. from San Antonio, Posted: 08/16/2017

The unit was beautifully furnished. Beds were comfortable.
We had a problem with a thief. Someone stole our cooler out of the truck and it was tied in, a $500 yeti. People from other condos in the area are using this properties swimming pool. You need a security camera and a fence around the property.

- Anonymous from Corsicana, Posted: 07/19/2017

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your cooler, this has never been an issue before at this complex however it can happen anywhere and it's never advisable to leave such a nice cooler in the back of your truck. We have noticed non-Village by the Beach guests accessing the pool area, the HOA is currently working on secured gates to prevent this from occurring. Thank you again for your feedback, we hope we see you back again soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

The rental was clean, quiet and very comfortable

- Cathy A. from Uvalde, Posted: 07/11/2017

We had a wonderful time and cannot wait to go again. The only drawback would be the number of towels available for use, otherwise the place was perfect.

- Anonymous from Houston, Posted: 07/05/2017

We loved the unit and the pool. Our unit was very close to the pool. It is well maintained and very clean. Padre Escapes was excellent with any issues or questions we had.

- Jackie W. , Posted: 04/17/2017

Great to hear you enjoyed it, hope we see you back again soon!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

This was an unexpected trip, and it was for an out-of-the blue birthday getaway. It was priced well and the pictures on the website were not deceiving. The description was accurate to what you will see when you walk in to the condo. The pool was a step away from the door, which made the vacation for us. The beach was either a walk or drive away. I highly recommend booking with them. Furthermore, the rental staff was very professional and answered any questions I had. They were also able to accommodate my requests.

- Anonymous from Austin, Posted: 09/13/2016

Room was just as nice as in the pictures. Everything was clean, and fully functional kitchen that we used to make several meals. Several BBQ pits on site, and what I liked was that 2 were in the shade in the early afternoon. From check in to check out, everything was simple and stress free. Great location and great quality. More than worth the money.

- Joseph S. from San Antonio, Posted: 08/26/2016

Thank you for your feedback, hope we see you back again soon!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We had a great vacation here. The condo was much more spacious than it appeared in the pictures, and the outdoor area by the pool was a great place for end of the day cocktails.
I thought we would be able to walk to the beach, but the fact we could drive our rental car right onto the beach less than a block away was even better.
The pool was well maintained and the kids loved it.

- Erin G. from Center Point, Posted: 08/15/2016

Very enjoyable vacation, location, and amenities! The unit was clean, the layout was awesome, and the location to the pool was great! I would definitely recommend this unit to anyone!

- James A. from Fate, Posted: 08/02/2016

Wonderful place to stay!!! Like being in ur own home!!! We had a great vacation, and will stay here again!

- Anonymous from Brandon, Posted: 07/13/2016

Beautiful, spacious,Clean

- Anonymous from Montgomery, Posted: 07/13/2016

We loved the condo, our three grandsons and us, had so much fun at the beautiful pool. Everything was perfect. Check in was easy.

- Michael I. from Shertz, Posted: 06/17/2016

Great to hear you had such a good time! We look forward to having you and your grand kids back soon! Thank you

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

This rental property is really nice, from the first time you walk through the doors, you don't get a sense that you are on a "regular" vacation because you feel like you are home. This particular rental is at the very end of the property, so it was easy to get in and out and the entrance to the pool was right when you got out the door. The rental is so clean. The whole experience was the best that I would run out of characters if I went on. The only thing I would change about the experience is check-out. I received good communication all the way until I checked-out in which I did not receive a confirmation email that I had checked out on time. Luckily, I did not run into any issue with extra charges, so I would say the stay was PERFECT, otherwise! I would come back again, for sure!

- Anonymous from San Antonio, Posted: 06/14/2016

We loved this unit. Just a few suggestions from a comfort/use level. Lighting was poor in all rooms. Need brighter bulbs in all rooms and definitely a tall lamp or two in the living room for those rainy days of relaxing with a good book. Perhaps at least 1 more comfortable chair in the living room. Sofa was excellent but the 2 green chairs, while pretty, are not really functional for relaxing in a beach getaway. Other than those things, this unit was perfect! A great day other than when one of our guests left his expensive fit-bit by pool at night along with his shirt and after the pool deck cleaning crew left, they moved the shirt to the table by the bathroom but no fit-bit was to be found. We tremendously enjoyed our stay.

- Virginia R. from Colonial Beach, Posted: 06/07/2016