| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 32 positive, 2 negative]
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| 07/14/08 |
Positive
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| We had a great time in this condo! It was very clean, right on the beach! We would definitely stay here again... |
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Toni, Prosper, Texas
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| 07/02/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed in Julie's condo that has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a spectacular view of the gulf from the whole living area as well as the master bedroom upstairs. My family which included 2 daughters, one son-in-law and four grandchildren were very comfortable and loved getting up every morning to sunshine and looking at the beach. we were there for 10 days including a family reunion the first weekend that we arrived. It was great watching the people kite-skiing, boogie boarding, swimming, playing on the beach, walking their dogs. It was so convenient to walk out to the beach every day. Plus the pools at the Bahia Mar were great to use at night when the kids wanted to get more water time in. The picnic area on the grounds was very convenient when we had too much company to have in the condo. This was our second visit using one of Julie's condos. It's been a pleasure working with her and very convenient. We look forward to our next visit. |
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Linda Stephens, Redlands CA
909-226-5691 |
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| 05/21/08 |
Positive
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| Great condo right on the beach. Wonderful views of the water. Lovely accomodations and owner is easy to work with. The complex is older but you would never know it once you're inside. |
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Anonymous |
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| 05/20/08 |
Positive
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| I am currently on day 3 of our vacation in #2-16. I'm sure my dad will write his thoughts as well, but I wanted to stop by and say that this is truly a beautiful condo! There is so much space, and so much light. The condo is literally feet from the beach, and all the windows look out on the water! The condo has a very safe feel and there is a security system that lets us feel comfortable leaving our things in the unit while we're at the beach. Parasailing, RV rental, kite stores, gift shops, and restaurants are right outside the property, and the unit itself is very clean and has extremely comfortable and up-to-date furniture. The kitchen is stocked with everything used to cook and the big TV in the living room is very enjoyable. The marbled floors are very pretty, and we really appreciated the small touches like books to read, nice decorations, and VERY VERY comfortable beds! We are already planning to come back to one of Julie's bigger condos with some more family. Thanks so much! |
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Andrew Lambert, Plano, TX
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| 04/02/08 |
Positive
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| My best friend and I along with our combined four children spent 3 nights in Julie's condo & LOVED it! It's hard to tell since everyone claims their condos are "right on the beach" but this one really is. You can open up the sliding glass doors (on one of the three balconies) and feel the breeze from the water and smell the ocean. If you had a good arm you could throw a rock into the water from the balcony! It's a completely un-obstructed view. The condo itself was very clean and had updated furnishings. The owner, Julie was a pleasure to work with and was able to accomodate us on very short notice. Thanks again, we had a wonderful time! |
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Katie, Willis, TX
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| 03/08/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed in unit 2-77 from February 1 thru March 3, 2008, and had a great time. The Condo has a superb view of the beach and you can sit and watch the activity(walking, kite skiing, etc) from the balcony or even the livingroom sofa. The bathroom by the entry was nice to wash the sand off without tracking thru the unit. We enjoyed the flat screen TV and rarely used the others. We were very happy with the unit and would certainly try to stay there again. |
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Billy Milner, Topeka, Kansas |
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| 02/11/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
#380
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Caseyville, IL.
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| 02/07/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed here for a month. Julie is so easy to do busy with. The condo was clean and comfortable, large enough to allow family to join us in Texas. Good view of the ocean. |
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Anonymous, Caseyville, IL. |
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| 09/01/07 |
Positive
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| We had 3 families stay in 2 of Julie's condos and had a wonderful time. Both were nicely furnished and clean. We look forward to returning to South Padre Island in the future and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Thanks for everything Julie. |
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Rich Bustillos, Dallas, TX |
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Homeowner Response:
#277 and #380
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| 07/12/07 |
Positive
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Our stay at Julie's condo was awesome!
The condo is very clean and well decorated - we will definately be back-We especially liked the master bedroom being separate from the rest of the condo with it's own private balcony, and an amazing view of the beautiful beach! Julie was very easy to work with and her property was everything she said it was, and more! See you next summer! Jamie |
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jamie, katy texas
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Homeowner Response:
#380
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| 06/21/07 |
Positive
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| My friends and I stayed out here in April for our 10-year reunion. It was SO convenient because our reunion activities were being held at the Bahia Mar as well; as a matter of fact, our condo was right next to our reunion gatherings! Each bedroom had a WONDERFUL beach view, and it is SO close to the beach! i was a little nervous about renting from a private owner; but Julie (the owner) was so very helpful and patient with all my questions and last minute requests and made my first time rental experience a very pleasant one. The bedrooms are spread out in the condo so it doesn't feel crowded, even when 8 people are staying there. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom, so that was a MAJOR plus! The condo is tastefully decorated and provides a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. I plan on booking this condo on my next trip to SPI. |
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Selena Short, Baytown, TX
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Homeowner Response:
#380
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| 05/24/07 |
Positive
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| The condo is great! The view is fabulous and the furnishings are comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped making it very easy to cook meals if you so choose. Our Lab, Shelby, also appreciated the owners allowing pets as she loves the beach as much as we do. The condo is our "new" favorite place to stay at South Padre. |
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The McLellands, Harlingen, TX
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| 04/23/07 |
Positive
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| My mother, aunt and I rented this condo for 9 days and 8 nights. We came to SPI to visit my 78 year old aunt and 81 year old uncle. The condo was everything we had expected and more. It's close proximity to the beach and the outstanding views made the visit even more enjoyable. The port holes in the living room and the bedrooms were also an added delight. I was a bit apprehensive about renting from an individual as I had always rented from a Real Estate Service or Property Management Co. but Julie was very helpful and a delight to rent from. I will not hesitate to call upon her again in the future. The condo was very clean and everything was in working order. We had no issues while there. It is a beautiful place to stay and enjoy the beach with all the comforts of home. |
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Patricia, Orange, TX.
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Homeowner Response:
Unit 380
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| 01/13/07 |
Positive
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| Our family of 4 couples and a two year old greatly enjoyed your condo over the Christmas break. We loved the close access to the beach. The constant roaring of the waves and the breathtaking view really made us feel "on vacation!" The Bahia Mar is family friendly even allowing our 2-yr old to attend the New Year's Eve party. (She danced every dance.) We checked the other parties on the island and they made no exceptions to the "no minors" rule. Although the kitchen is compact I was able to cook a bunch of nice meals for my family. I'll recommend your place to my friends. Thanks. |
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Debbie & Brian Castle, Rolla, MO
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| 01/12/07 |
Positive
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| We spent 5 nights and 6 days in this condo and we had a great time. As everyone else has said, the view is spectacular and the location to the Beach could not be better. Plenty of room in the condo and everything we needed was there in order to use the kitchen and cook our own food when we wanted to do so. I'd strongly recommend staying here and Julie was an absolute angel to work with through the whole process. I wish I could have met her in person. |
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Adam Boeding, Fort Madison, Iowa |
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| 01/04/07 |
Positive
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| We spent a wonderful couple days (sll that was available at the time)in this awesome condo! It was a true family retreat and regadering. We spent many hours walking, gazing, talking, sharing, and shopping. This condo has the most incredible view at all times of the day. We were so glad to have had a chance to visit and plan to visit again. |
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grant and ingrid hoffmeister, Burnet, TX |
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| 12/11/06 |
Positive
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Our family of six stayed here for a week over Thanksgiving. There was plenty of room in this very clean and recently remodeled condo.
The condo was well furnished and very accommodating. The beach location was magnificent, only about 100 feet from the water.
With ceiling to floor windows overlooking the Gulf, we enjoyed watching the sunrise or the activity during the day from the privacy of our living room or balcony.
Recommended for families who appreciate a nicer and larger place and want beach accessibility for a reasonable price. |
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Simpsons, Wichita, KS |
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| 07/17/06 |
Positive
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| Loved the condo. Clean, bright, beautiful view of the ocean. Air conditionaer worked great and the accomodations were 4 star. |
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Bill W/ Quarles, Amarillo,Tewxas
806-359-4885 |
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| 07/06/06 |
Positive
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| Great place. the kids had a good time. Clean Condo. Great view of the beach and beautiful sunrise. Will return. |
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The Gotovacs, Midland, Tx.
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| 07/03/06 |
Positive
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Awesome unobstrucked view of beach, safe location, with security on duty.
Close proximity to all activities:
Schlitterbaun,shopping,Parrot Eyes,
Turtle recue center, etc. Super place
for family vacations. |
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Brenda, Alvin,Tx
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| 06/27/06 |
Positive
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| The condo was clean and spacious with a great view of the ocean. Very convenient for access to the beach, parking lot and the pool. I would stay there again. We had a great time. |
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karen, plano, tx
972-422-4478 |
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| 04/17/06 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time with 2 adults and 4 teens. Last week of March was surprisingly quite! Great location and lots of room. Facility was clean and bright. We will definitely be back. Fabulous location- close to beach and pool! Kids loved the beach front access and room to spread out! Quite a find! Thanks! |
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Deb Simmons, Marine, Minnesota |
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| 08/15/05 |
Positive
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| Our stay at this fabulous condo was really great! The view was really a wonderful site morning and afternoon. SPI is a place that we visit quiet often and always have a wonderful time. The 4th of July was the best time ever! |
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Annie, Fulshear, TX
281-533-9825 |
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| 06/28/05 |
Positive
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| If you want to stay in a condo with a million dollar view. This is the place. It's the closest condo (at Bahia Mar) to the beach. It's very close to the pool. The condo is spacious. It has a TV in all 3 bedrooms and the living room. 3 bathrooms. We really enjoyed it (especially the proximity to the beach and the view). |
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Andrew Harris, Portsmouth, VA.
757 483 0575 |
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| 06/16/05 |
Positive
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| We loved the condominium! Spacious, very clean and very tastefully decorated. Great oceanfront view from balconies. We will definitely book your condo for our next stay! |
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Marianne Steele, Plano Texas
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| 06/10/05 |
Positive
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| Julie recently my family spent three wonderful nights in your condo. The facilities were well maintained and the view was spectacular. The layout is perfect, with the primary living room positioned in front of the large sliding window with an obstructed ocean front view. Thank you very much, we will definately be back. |
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kurt greenamyre |
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Homeowner Response:
What he was trying to say is that the condo had an UNOBSTRUCTED ocean front view.
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| 06/01/05 |
Positive
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| My family and I had a wonderful stay at this condo. It is located just steps from the beach and the two pools on site are just around the corner from the condo. The condo was very clean and comfortable, plenty of room for all of us (6 adults and 1 child). We will certainly concider visiting again! |
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Holley, Longmont, CO |
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| 07/04/04 |
Positive
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If the sight of the sun coming up over the sky...breaking through wispy clouds does not move you then you are either dead or should be. The view from the condo is wonderful. The three balconies give you the opportunity to define different venues at the same time. What a wonderful way to vacation! The condo is well equipped and furnished |
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Stu Katz, San Antonio, Texas
210-402-6699 |
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| 05/17/04 |
Positive
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| We just returned from a fabulous week in the beautiful, spacious beachfront condo. My college-age daughter and a friend, plus another couple friend of ours enjoyed the space as well as the privacy. Every morning and evening was spent gazing at the surf and the sunrise or moonrise over the water. It was a lovely time. The guys fished every day in the bay, so we even feasted on fresh trout every evening! Yum! We hope to return, that's for sure! Thanks!! |
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Dorothy Schmidt, Kerrville, Texas |
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| 05/17/04 |
Positive
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| We took our 3 young children, including a 1 year old for his first trip to the beach. The condo is RIGHT ON the beach -- an unobstructed view of the Gulf. We watched the sunrise every morning. Great location, nicely appointed and very livable. |
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Anonymous |
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| 10/22/03 |
Positive
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| 9-14-03 -- i celebrated my 65th birthday in your beautiful condo with my 87 year old mother, my husband, my 3 children and my 2 grandchildren - it was great - the condo is especially nice with a wonderful view - we enjoyed every minute of it - the beach, the water, the food of the island, volleyball on the beach and even an early morning thunderstorm - we hope to make it an annual occasion - connie wohlfarth... |
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connie wohlfarth, san antonio, texas |
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| 10/13/03 |
Positive
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| We loved our vacation and the location of this Condo was largely responsible for all the fun we had. It is right on the beach and near the pool!!! It was magical to stand on the balcony at night and see the full moon rise directly in front of you over the ocean. I give this Condo rental experience a top rating. Thanks to Julie, the owner, for making it easy! |
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Merrily Garrett, Austin, Texas |
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| 08/08/03 |
Positive
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What a wonderful week we spent in this condo on the beach. It was clean, spacious, and generously appointed. Plenty of room for my family of seven. The kids loved the bunkbeds and the TV's in each room. My wife and I loved
the master bedroom and bath being in the loft, away from the kids. The view was worth a million and the convenience of being right on the beach was terrific. The resort was beautifully landscaped and maintained. The amenities (pool, hot tub, etc.) were enjoyed by all. I would not hesitate to stay with you again and would give you the highest recommendation to anyone that inquired. |
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Shel Greenbaum, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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