Village by the Beach I924K

This is the 2nd year we have rented this condo. We love the location and had a fabulous time again. Being right across from the pool is especially nice. We hope to rent it again next year!

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 8/19/2024

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

The property was easy to reach once we finally got directions. 4:00 is late for a check in and it was hard since we were driving from California to predict arrival time especially not having an address of where to go, exactly.
The fridge needs a new filter.
The property is nice but people do not respect pool hours. Just an FYI.
Overall it was a nice place to stay too bad the weather was not cooperative.
May want to warn folks about the sand fleas around the place so they are prepared especially if they are from out of state as they may not know about them.

Anonymous from Lakewood - Posted: 7/30/2024

Thank you for your valuable review and feedback. We appreciate the insights from your experience and truly hope to have you back in the future. Please feel free to give our office a call to book your next stay. We’re happy to answer any questions and look forward to offering you the most curated experience! Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.

Padre Escapes staff

The condo at Village by the Beach was immaculately clean and super comfortable for our family. The location was perfect and the pools were fun. We cant wait to go back.

Anonymous from HOUSTON - Posted: 8/14/2023

Thank you for your review! We are so glad to her that you and your whole family loved this condo. Village by the Beach has some amazing pools, and we are glad to hear that you all enjoyed them. We hope to see you again soon for another great vacation. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!!

Padre Escapes staff

This condo is nice and spacious, was very clean upon arrival. It is directly across from the pool area, which was convenient. The kitchen had plenty of dishes/utensils available. Recommend!

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 5/9/2023

So happy to hear this! We hope to host you in the future in one of our other many rentals Padre Escapes has to offer.

Padre Escapes staff

This was very nice and spacious place to stay for a family of 5! The heated pool was right out the door and beach was a very short walk. Decor seemed up to date and very clean! It had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay for our first visit!!

Anonymous from Park City - Posted: 3/20/2023

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

Great place Great location

Anonymous from Round Rock - Posted: 10/3/2022

Thank you! We look forward to hosting another great stay!

Padre Escapes staff

What a lovely rental. Had so much space for our family to gather, visit, and make memories. Close to beach, and the pool was fantastic for all ages. Parking is close. Highly recommend!

Anonymous from Corpus Christi - Posted: 8/6/2022

Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes to host such a memorable event! We are happy to hear you all had a great time! Thank you.

Padre Escapes staff

Very nice place to stay and plenty of room for the family. The family loved it and can’t wait to come back

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 8/3/2022

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

We've stayed in this condo three times now and always enjoy it's convenient location, nice amenities, and comfy beds. On another note, there was a new Keurig coffee maker that we could not get to operate. We did find another coffee maker in the cabinets, though, so we did have coffee. The frying pans have seen better days and food sticks badly to them.
Leaving the outer paper wrapping on the toilet paper is silly. In both baths, when we tried to get the paper off, the toilet paper holders flew apart. We did get them put back together.

Anonymous from Universal City - Posted: 7/10/2022

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! I've passed along your feedback to the appropriate departments. We can't wait to welcome you back to the island again, Padre Escapes style!

Padre Escapes staff

Met my criteria will be booking here and same room for our next vacations!

Anonymous from Fort Worth - Posted: 7/9/2022

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! We welcome you back anytime, Veronica :)

Padre Escapes staff

We love staying at Village By The Beach! Its proximity to the beach makes it a breeze to go back & forth. We love the pool! It's literally out your front door! This condo was very clean & the beds were comfortable. It even had a margarita machine with a full set of beautiful glasses to go with it (though we didn't use it).This was our 4th stay in the complex. This condo had the least amenities of any we have stayed in. Luckily, we were also renting a second condo for other family & we did our cooking there. Other than the glasses with the margarita machine, there were only 2 full size glasses. The rest were small. There were minimal pots & pans & one needed to be thrown away. One of coffee cups had the handle broken off. There were no complimentary trash bags or dishwasher pods to get you started. The handle on one of the chairs on the porch wasn't attached. Also, they are serious when they say they provide one towel & washcloth per person. Just a few updates & maybe add a few more items to the kitchen & it would be 5 stars.

Anonymous from Kerrville - Posted: 7/1/2022

Thank you so much for your feedback, Rhonda! We encourage you to reach out with anything needed during your stay, as we have a large team to help and deliver/address any items that need replacing so that you do not have to go without them during your vacation. I have forwarded your concerns to our Guest Services Department. We certainly welcome you back anytime and hope to host you again soon! Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.

Padre Escapes staff

Exceeded the expectation, the property was perfect. Pool for small kids and walking on the beach!

Anonymous from IRVING - Posted: 8/20/2021

Thank you for your awesome review! We look forward to hosting another "escape" .

Padre Escapes staff

Nice place to stay. Pool was right in front which was really nice. Pool water was also salt water I believe which was really good for someone who is sensitive to chlorine water. Walking distance to the beach. It was nice that we can have morning walks at the beach without having to bring our car to there. The room was super spacious. It does comfortably fits 8. It has two big bedrooms. I had booked for 8 people, 4 in one room and two on the other room and two had to sleep in the pull out couch. This part is the only thing that we did not liked. The couch was dirty and full of sand. I just wish they had thought of getting that cleaned since 8 people are staying there. Other than that I still liked this place. We enjoyed our stay.

Anonymous from Rosenberg - Posted: 7/14/2021

We are glad you enjoyed the unit! The close proximity to the beach is always a win! You can't beat that early walk with the view of the sunrise! Thank you for the feedback on the pull out sofa, I will relay the message to our housekeeping department! Thank you and we look forward to hosting you!

Padre Escapes staff

Great Family Vacation home! Traveled w 2 children under 8 and a teenager.. everyone had plenty of space to relax. Location was excellent. Pool was perfect for all ages! Will be making our way back definitely!!

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 7/6/2021

Thank you for the awesome feedback! We are glad you enjoyed the complex and unit with your family! We can't wait to host another great stay, see you soon!

Padre Escapes staff

The house was clean, easy to access and ready when we arrived. It is located just a few blocks away from the beach and faces the pool. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals for our family.

Anonymous from Houston - Posted: 6/15/2021

I really enjoy staying here but I feel a better cleaning service is needed here. Floors were dirty and the entire place smelled like raw fish. It seems like no one even tried to clean the refrigerator which was the source. Coffee maker was dirty as well to the point I didn’t feel comfortable using it.

Anonymous from Helotes - Posted: 6/15/2021

Love Love Loved staying here! Condo exceeded our expectations - was exactly as pictured (beautiful), and very clean with no surprises! Great value for the location, and the kids loved being right by the pool! I seriously have zero complaints and we cannot wait to come back!!! We 100% recommend this place!

Anonymous from Troy - Posted: 6/14/2021

We loved this rental! The place was super clean and perfectly suited for our family.
After having some car trouble we needed to stay another night. Padre Escapes did a great job of helping us out with that as well!

Anonymous from Garden City - Posted: 6/8/2021

Car troubles are never fun but I'm glad we were able to make it a bit easier. Thank you for the great feedback and we look forward to hosting you again!

Padre Escapes staff

Very clean apartment. Simple check-in and check-out. Everything you need in the apartment, was very close to the ocean

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 5/22/2021

Thank you, we look forward to hosting you again.

Padre Escapes staff

My family of 3 adults and a dog thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
The corner unit was across from the pool- very convenient yet
shielded from sounds of “lively” poolgoers. We tended to swim early in the day and around dinnertime to avoid crowded conditions. The beach was a short walk away and just beautiful! The unit itself was spotless and extremely well-equipped.
Having a washer-dryer was a gift. All communication with staff very smooth and responsive. Great experience!

Anonymous from Wellesley - Posted: 4/28/2021

We are glad you had a wonderful stay with Padre Escapes. Thank you for being a valued guest and we look forward to hosting you in the future.

Padre Escapes staff

Very nice, well planned, responsive staff

Anonymous from Denver - Posted: 10/31/2020

Jonathan, thank you for your kind review! We take pride in our wonderful staff. We look forward to hosting your next vacation.

Padre Escapes staff

Very good family outing. Great Pool. Walking distance to beach. Very Clean. Some problems with air conditioner but was solver as we were leaving.

Anonymous from Katy - Posted: 10/3/2020

My family and I had so much fun! The pool was beautiful and so clean! We were right by the beach so we were able to just walk there. The condo was very clean and welcoming when first arriving! Check in/out was super easy! Just got an email with our code to get in. Didn’t have to go to an office or anything. Super cool. We had everything we could possibly need to cook dinner (that was a huge plus). Washer and dryer helped us out A LOT! overall we had an amazing time and we definitely will be booking with padre escapes again! Thank you for making our mini vacation so much fun and pleasing!

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 10/3/2020

We were very comfortable and enjoyed not only the condo but also the beautiful swimming pool. We had everything we needed in this well furnished unit.

Anonymous from Universal City - Posted: 10/2/2020

Wonderful place to stay will be using again

Anonymous from NA - Posted: 8/4/2020

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

Anonymous from SAN ANTONIO - Posted: 8/3/2020

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.

Anonymous from Pearland - Posted: 7/31/2020

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: 7/20/2020

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!

Anonymous from Humble - Posted: 7/8/2020

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: 6/21/2020

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

Anonymous from AUSTIN - Posted: 6/15/2020

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.

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 9/5/2019

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

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.

Anonymous from SAN ANTONIO - Posted: 7/3/2019

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

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 6/30/2019

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

Anonymous from Faribault - Posted: 6/2/2019

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.

Anonymous from converse - Posted: 9/13/2018

Great stay, will do it again nest summer.

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 8/25/2018

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.

Anonymous from Lorena - Posted: 8/16/2018

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!

Anonymous from Austin - Posted: 8/13/2018

Everybody in our party was very happy with this property

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 7/12/2018

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

Anonymous from Floresville - Posted: 8/20/2017

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

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.

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 8/16/2017

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 - Posted: 7/19/2017

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

The rental was clean, quiet and very comfortable

Anonymous from Uvalde - Posted: 7/11/2017

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: 7/5/2017

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.

Anonymous - Posted: 4/17/2017

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

Padre Escapes staff

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: 9/13/2016

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.

Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 8/26/2016

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

Padre Escapes staff

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.

Anonymous from Center Point - Posted: 8/15/2016

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!

Anonymous from Fate - Posted: 8/2/2016

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

Anonymous from Brandon - Posted: 7/13/2016

Beautiful, spacious,Clean

Anonymous from Montgomery - Posted: 7/13/2016

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

Anonymous from Shertz - Posted: 6/17/2016

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

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: 6/14/2016

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.

Anonymous from Colonial Beach - Posted: 6/7/2016