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Located close to Whitecap Beach, Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool & More provides an arcade/games room, laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool & More

  • Aruba Bay Resort - blu TABG109: Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool and More

    Why Guests Love This Property
    Guests love blu for its vibrant beach-inspired style, open-concept layout, and private patio perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Families enjoy the pet-friendly accommodation, easy beach access, and resort amenities, making every stay both relaxing and fun.

    Highlights
    Spacious 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom townhouse sleeps 8
    Private fenced patio for outdoor relaxation
    Open living, dining, and fully equipped kitchen
    Washing machine and dryer for added convenience
    Flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi throughout
    Access to Aruba Bay Resort pools, Tiki huts, and game room
    Short 15-minute walk to the beach

    Sleeping Arrangements
    Master bedroom: Queen bed
    Second bedroom: Full-over-full bunk bed
    Living area: Queen sleeper sofa
    Bathrooms: Walk-in shower
    Half bathroom

    Kitchen and Dining
    Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite worktops
    Seating for ten
    Keurig and 12-cup coffee maker

    Community Amenities
    Heated resort-style pool with two slides
    Heated pool and splash pad across the street
    Poolside loungers, Tiki huts, and picnic tables
    Clubhouse and game room
    Pickleball court and two-level deck overlooking the canal
    Charcoal grills, boat slip rentals, fish cleaning station

    Guest FAQs
    Q: Is there a washing machine and dryer on-site?
    A: Yes! The townhouse has a convenient washing machine and dryer to keep everyone’s beach towels and clothes fresh.

    Q: How close is the beach?
    A: Just a short 15-minute walk! Grab your sun cream and flip-flops for a fun day in the sand.

    Q: What entertainment options are available?
    A: Blu is stocked with flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi for streaming. Plus, Aruba Bay Resort offers pools, a game room, Tiki huts, and a pickleball court.

    Q: Is parking available?
    A: Yes! Reserved parking for two vehicles in front of the entrance, with additional guest parking nearby.

    Location
    15-minute walk to the beach
    Mustang Island State Park: 7 miles
    Padre Island National Seashore: 15 miles
    City centre Corpus Christi: 20 miles
    USS Lexington: 26 miles
    Texas State Aquarium: 26 miles

    Policies and Details
    Minimum stay: 2 nights
    Primary guest must be 25+ with valid ID matching the reservation
    Signed Rental Agreement is required prior to check-in
    Dog Friendly Property: Maximum of Two Dogs/No Weight Restriction
    Pet Fees: For stays of 1–29 days, the pet fee is $100 per pet plus a $50 cleaning fee, and for stays of 30+ days, the pet fee is $300 per pet plus a $100 cleaning fee

    STR Permit #: 307870

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About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Padre Island, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Sealife Center and Funtrackers Family Fun Center. Jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Corpus Christi travel guide
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Corpus Christi, TX

What's nearby

  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a bench overlooking the ocean at sunset.
    Whitecap Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A person standing on a wet beach with waves approaching, under a cloudy sky.
    Padre Balli Park
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at dusk with lights along its length.
    Bob Hall Pier
    7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to the ocean with waves crashing in the background.
    Port Aransas Beach
    34 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Lake Padre
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Doc's Seafood & Steaks
    7 min drive
  • Taqueria Almeida
    14 min drive
  • Starbucks
    6 min drive
  • Whataburger
    5 min drive
  • Barton Street Pub
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool & More have a pool?

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

Is Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool & More pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool & More?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool & More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool & More?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool & More located?

This family-friendly Corpus Christi holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Padre and Whitecap Beach. Texas Sealife Center and Padre Balli Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Experience a ‘blu-tiful’ retreat: Pet-Friendly, Private Patio, Pool & More Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool is amazing. Home was clean and well decorated. A
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay!

The condo was great. Plenty of room for our family of 3 plus a small dog. The yard was perfect for her, too. The only issue were the mattresses were not comfortable, but everyone has different preferences for that. The property grounds were nice and the pool looked like fun, just always super busy. Overall, great place and a nice sta!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was really beautiful. It has a relaxing feeling and was close enough to the pool to walk. We are certainly planning on making another trip soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

BLU review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good- some areas need more cleaning. The lights over the island were dirty (we cleaned them).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great service! The on-site team was wonderful.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our original rental had a hiccup found by the maintenance crew. The team switched us to another property with a rate match. While it wasn't our first choice of location, the property was clean, easy to access, and everything it was billed to be. We felt the management team provided a great experience, as attentive as a nice hotel. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for a quick getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: While it's not large it's the perfect size for a three day getaway with two baths and large bunks suitable for adults and children. Padre Escapes does a great job welcoming you in, providing access to what is needed and a quick & easy checkout. My recommendation for the property owner is to buy a more comfortable matress for the bedroom. My recommendation to Padre Escapes is to make sure housekeeping locks the back door. I was surprised to find the morning after we checked in the back door was unlocked, presenting a safety concern.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

2 Star

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was the only good thing about this stay. Didn't receive the check in info until after 4pm. Bunk beds had sand on the sheets, for a place that sleeps 8 there was ONE blanket in the closet with sand. Pans & utensils are rusty. Wasn't a happy stay for my family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a wonderful experience, our kids love the place and pool

I will definitely book with u guys next year or sooner if possible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Wonderful place
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly stay very close to beach

Highly recommend this condo - super cute! Everything was as listed/described and staff was very responsive and helpful with booking and checking in. Will do this one again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Blu-tiful retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice place. Clean and well maintained. I recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless! Beautiful! Spacious! Relaxing! Had everything we needed :) thank you for helping us create the best memories- definitely will be back to blu!Also, loved the little kid bowls and plates that was a great touch and very helpful!The kids Loved the swimming pools too- clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the stay in North Padre Island

Townhome unit was very clean, fully stocked, and had easy access to the beach. Our family had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It was a wonderful stay for the entire family! We’ll go back for sure!

Staying at Blu was very nice and relaxing. The only reason we gave it 4 stars is because of the construction going on right outside our rental. The place had a cool vibe and the pool, games and deck on site were a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022