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Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%.

Family-friendly condo with a water park and an outdoor pool

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Across from the beach in beautiful South Padre Island, Athena Ares Condominiums offers a relaxed retreat. Enjoy high-speed WIFI internet and unwind with a Keurig coffee maker, pool table, large pool, outdoor grill and spa. Your perfect getaway is waiting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%.

Unit #201, 2/2 Condo, Pool Table, Large Pool, Spa & Outdoor Grill

SPI Rental Permit: 2023-1930

What's better than beachfront? Our place! We are directly across the street from the beach, so you get the convenience of beachfront without the beachfront prices. You are a shorter walk to the beach from our condo than you would be in the big resorts with 'beachfront' prices.

Come relax and feel the sand between your toes in beautiful South Padre Island. This is the perfect place to get away from it all. Even better, is our location. We are directly across the street from the beach, and there is a beach access just steps from the condo. It's like being beachfront without the prices! There are no hotels around us, so the beach is not as crowded and the neighborhood is quiet.

Stream your favorite apps, ZOOM, eLearn, etc. with high-speed WIFI internet. Our condos are pet friendly and kid friendly. They are also great for a romantic getaway. Are you setting up a girls' weekend or reunion? You can rent out an entire floor or the whole building and have a private vacation!

New upgrades: Keurig coffee maker, Berlin Gardens outdoor pool furniture, 6 beach chairs, 1 Tommy Bahama beach umbrella, 6 beach towels and a beach wagon. Custom outdoor pool table and outdoor TV in the pool area.

We are thrilled that you are looking at spending some time with us at Athena Ares Condominiums. Our beach home is a pet friendly, family vacation rental. The traveler securing the reservation must be 25 years of age or older. For Spring Break / Semana Santa all rental guests must comply with a families only restriction. We proudly honor all military and law enforcement with a 10% discount off the nightly rate. If the dates that you are looking for are not available in this condo, we have 5 more fantastic condos in the same great complex that might work for your dates. We would appreciate the opportunity to accommodate your stay on the island.

Condo #101 ground floor
Vrbo #1728702

Condo #102 ground floor
Vrbo #1734465

Condo #202 2nd floor
Vrbo #1734498

Condo #301 top floor
Vrbo #1734510

Condo #302 top floor
Vrbo #1734520

**Professional housekeeping crew follow CDC guidelines on how to clean and disinfect between guests. Electrostatic Disinfection can be arranged for an additional fee. **

A small welcome package is provided which includes 1 roll of paper towels, 1 trash can liner in each trash can, liquid hand soap by each sink, liquid dish soap in the kitchen and 2 rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom.

*We strongly encourage that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.*

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Due to a VRBO upgrade issue, we will be collecting the 11% City/County hotel occupancy tax through an addition payment request after you have booked.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Large dogs and small dogs welcome. $75 fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

B.e.a.c.h. 7 Nights With 6 Paid!
B.e.a.c.h. Athena Ares Condominiums
⛱ B.E.A.C.H. *Best Escape Anyone Can Have* Condo
⛱ B.E.A.C.H. *Best Escape Anyone Can Have* South Padre Island
B.e.a.c.h. Best Escape Anyone Can Have Athena Ares Condominiums

About the neighborhood

Map
South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%. located?

This family-friendly South Padre Island condo building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Community Center. Gravity Park and Sea Turtle Inc are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Athena Ares: Where Waves of Discounts Meet Shores of Comfort — Stay 7, Save 10%. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

The property was clean and looked as it was shown in the photos. Very convenient to the beach, just a short walk. Highly recommend this property and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a pleasure

Perfect place to stay for our family vacation. Best part is it is located across the street from beach access and the beach is one of the quieter areas along S Padre. Also, my teens loved having a pool onsite. We had a minor snafu with the key at check-in but the management team quickly helped us out. Overall, very clean accommodations, nicely furnished, well run and maintained, and great location. Also, very dog friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Super easy check in, good communication ahead of arrival. Exactly as listed, we would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place to stay! Gorgeous and close to beach! Comfy beds and everything you needed was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful condo

The area was perfect. Public beach access was so close and convenient. Many restaurants and stores within walking distance. Pool at complex was perfect and an awesome option on windy days. Loved our stay here, beds comfortable and pull out sleeper couch great addition .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Stay with plenty of room a very short distance from the beach

We loved this property! The pool was amazing. The location was fantastic. Our family of four plus two pups had plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect SPI getaway

Location and condo amenities makes this a perfect place
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We were very happy with this property. Extremely clean and everything was very updated. Location was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent.... close to the beach . My doggies had a nice stay .

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Weekend getaway

We have stayed at this location several times. The condo is very clean, location is convenient and overall cozy and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo

This is my second time to stay at Athena Ares and it was great. It's right across the street from the beach and near lots of restaurants and bars. The condo has everything you need and is super comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo!

I’ve been here a couple of times - with kids and dogs - and it’s been great each time. It’s very close to walk to the beach, a close walk to restaurants and fun for a kid and dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valarie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place!

The condo had everything we needed to accommodate our family of 4! It was a very close walk to the beach. 10/10 recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Athena Ares

The property was very clean, spacious, and modern. Everything is close to the beach here but there was a beach access less than a block away. The hosts were very responsive and kept me updated even before I arrived. Beautiful home and a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, clean, and close to the beach

Our family stayed 4 days, 3 nights, at this beautiful location, right across the street from beach access. This condo has all the amenities you would need to have a gray time in SPI. Definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfect location. Perfect Condo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July getaway

We had an amazing stay! The kitchen was stocked well with plenty of dishes/utensils. Beds were comfortable. Fabulous pool area! And super close to the beach! Would definitely stay agIn!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location, well equipped property, great communication from hosts.

We visited for a family gathering for Thanksgiving and found the apartments very well equipped and the beds very comfortable. It was a shame the weather did not allow us to fully enjoy the out door space and pool, but it looked like a great place to spend time outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Texans

Always enjoy being back on SPI, staying in Athena Ares
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We rented 4 units for ourselves and the families of our three daughters. The condos were well equipped and very convenient to the beach. The pool and patio area were great for getting everyone together for dinner. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Cedar Park, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect condo!

The condo was perfect in every way. Clean, updated, fantastic location! We had everything we needed and more. Also, you are just steps away from the beach access point. We will for sure stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Nice rooms and furniture. Minimal cooking utensils in kitchen. Very nice pool, spa and outdoor kitchen. We were able to get 15 family members together for meals and game night fun.. close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, pet friendly, great pool

This was our second time at Athena Ares. The kids love the pool and the walk to the beach is so easy for them. The chairs, umbrella, and wagon are also really nice. The condo is super clean.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and property for adults

This is a beautiful property and a wonderful place to book several rooms for a larger group stay. It was clean, quiet and well-maintained. The AC worked well! The pool and outdoor area was one of our favorite parts! And you are very close to beach access. We met the owner who was very friendly and responsive. We would definitely book this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July, Anniversary, Birthday Celebrations

This was our 3rd time staying at Athena Ares and it’s the ONLY place we stay in South Padre. We love the proximity to the beach-maybe a 2 minute walk, the pool area, the furnishings in the condo, the balconies, etc. we never have one single complaint. We brought friends along this time and they loved it as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024