We loved our stay! The condo was perfect for our family. We loved waking up right on the ocean every morning. It was sunny and 80 degrees every day. ❤️🌞 It is a bit windy, but it is a warm wind so no big deal. The pool was heated and lots of lounge chairs to relax by the pool/hot tub. I don't have any complaints, just a suggestion. We drove from MN so we were able to pack beach towels. But that would be my only suggestion for the "owners" - buy a bunch of beach towels (go to Goodwill) and put them in the empty linen closets. It is tough for people to pack beach towels, especially if you are arriving by plane. They take up a lot of precious suitcase space. And you could provide some beach chairs as well. We have done VRBO twice in Florida and both places always had plenty of towels, chairs, a wagon, cooler, etc... It just really adds to the VRBO/beach experience! The grills were pretty gross so we just ate out every night. Lots of great restaurants :Dirty Al's (get the fried shrimp!), Pier 19 (very busy get there early & huge portions so you might want to split your meals), Louies Backyard ($10 rib special Sunday & Thursday) Tequila Sunrise (nice outside seating and live music). If you want live music look up SPI music guide. 🎶 We went to the Gladys Porter Zoo, definitely worth it!! We tried to go to the sea turtle rescue but there were big lines both days we tried to go. But so many people told us about it. Bummed we never made it. We also did a Eco & Dolphin Watch tour which was OK. We did one in Florida that was really good, so I think we got spoiled with that one. If you haven't been on one though it was good for 1st time and nice to get out on the water. Overall, a great experience for our first time in Texas. It was VERY hard coming back to below zero temps in Minnesota. ❄️🥶 We loved our trip to South Padre Island! ❤️🌴🍹