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Swashbuckling Adventures Await at Our Pirate Ship Playground & Tropical Pool!

Holiday home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Whitecap Beach

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
A heated pool
Children’s area
At Smugglers Cove, find your island haven in this 2-bedroom retreat. Enjoy the open concept living area with relaxed seating, a fully-equipped kitchen with white granite countertops, and a resort-style pool. This beachy townhouse also features flat-screen TVs and private WIFI for seamless entertainment.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 880 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Swashbuckling Adventures Await at Our Pirate Ship Playground & Tropical Pool!

Tropic Like It’s Hot at Smugglers Cove | Pirate Ship Playground & Heated Pool

Why Guests Love This Property
Families and friends love Tropic Like It’s Hot for its tropical vibe, resort-style pool, and fun pirate ship playground right outside the door. Whether you’re here to relax, make sandcastles, or grill by the pool, this two-bedroom getaway is designed for comfort and connection. With modern finishes, beachy décor, and easy access to the Gulf, you’ll have everything you need for a carefree North Padre Island escape.

Highlights
Located in Smugglers Cove Resort, just a 5-minute walk to the beach
Heated pool, splash pad, and pirate ship playground for all ages
Open-concept living area with smart TV and high-speed Wi-Fi
Fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances
Pet-friendly for up to two dogs (fees apply)
Washer and dryer for guest use
Reserved parking for two vehicles

Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Bedroom (1st Floor): King bed
Second Bedroom (2nd Floor): Twin-over-full bunk bed + twin trundle
Living Area (1st Floor): Queen sleeper sofa
Clean Bed Promise: We wash every sheet, towel, and comforter after each stay at our in-house professional facility at over 140°F, exceeding CDC standards.

Bathrooms:
1st Floor – Walk-in shower
2nd Floor – Tub/shower combo

Kitchen & Dining
The modern kitchen makes it easy to cook and gather. You’ll find granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and cookware for every meal. A Keurig coffee maker helps jumpstart mornings, and the dining table seats up to eight for family-style meals or game nights.

Community Amenities
Guests at Smugglers Cove enjoy resort-style perks including:
Heated swimming pool and splash pad (heated to 85°F in cooler months)
Pirate ship playground
Poolside loungers, tables, and shaded tiki huts
Charcoal grills and picnic areas for cookouts

Guest FAQs
Q. How far is the beach?
A. The beach is just a short 5-minute walk from your front door.
Q. Is this property dog-friendly?
A. Yes! Up to two dogs are welcome with a pet fee (see Policies & Details).
Q. What parking is available?
A. Two reserved spaces are provided, with additional guest parking throughout the community.
Q. Are linens and towels included?
A. Yes, all linens, bath towels, and washcloths are provided and professionally laundered after every stay.

Location
Perfectly positioned for beach days and local adventures:
Beach Access – 5-minute walk
Mustang Island State Park – 7 miles
Padre Island National Seashore – 15 miles
Downtown Corpus Christi – 20 miles
USS Lexington & Texas State Aquarium – 26 miles

Policies & Details
Two-night minimum stay required
Guests must be 25+ and provide valid ID matching reservation name
Signed rental agreement required prior to check-in
Dog friendly (max 2 dogs, no weight limit)
$100 per pet fee (7 days or less), $200 (8–29 days), $300 (30+ days)
Pet cleaning fee applies per stay
Boat/trailer parking not permitted in the complex

STR Permit #: 307842

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 858 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1691-258937

About the area

Map
Corpus Christi, TX

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Packery Channel - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • JP Luby Surf Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Padre Island Burger Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Palma - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Swashbuckling Adventures Await at Our Pirate Ship Playground & Tropical Pool! have a pool?

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

Is Swashbuckling Adventures Await at Our Pirate Ship Playground & Tropical Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Swashbuckling Adventures Await at Our Pirate Ship Playground & Tropical Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swashbuckling Adventures Await at Our Pirate Ship Playground & Tropical Pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swashbuckling Adventures Await at Our Pirate Ship Playground & Tropical Pool! located?

Located in Padre Island, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Whitecap Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Padre Balli Park and North Padre Island Beach. Bob Hall Pier is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Swashbuckling Adventures Await at Our Pirate Ship Playground & Tropical Pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

Family vacation!

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: We had awesome stay! Can’t wait to return next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Great 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: We always enjoy staying at Smugglers Cove. The rentals are always clean and comfortable. The checkin and checkout process is easy. It is close to the beach and the pool and play area is always clean too.
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8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

Tropic Like Its Hot

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: Everything was overall was great when we got inside. Plenty of kitchen dishes, etc to prepare your own food. Location is great- pool right outside and playground was so convenient especially with small kids. 30 second ride to the beach. The only critique I gave is that our unit wasn’t ready to check in until almost 5 even though they said check in was at 4, so we had to keep 3 young kids occupied for an hour. Also, the master bedroom was warmer than the rest of the house. However, we would stay at Smugglers Cove again!

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

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

Great Family Spot

My wife, 2 daughters (2 and 7) and I had a wonderful time. The room had a separate room for the girls, 2 bathrooms and a living room with overlooking kitchen. Outside the room is a pool with a splash pad and Pirate ship playground. Beach is right around the corner you could walk to if you wanted but we drove to carry all our supplies. There is a place to rent Beach vehicles. Perfect spot for a young family. We even used the bbq section for burgers and dogs
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Temple, TX

Great stay!

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: My family enjoyed our week long stay at this beach in this condo. We would book again! Clean and well maintained.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Perfect location for families with kids!

We had a lovely stay! The beach is easy walking distance and the pool was perfect for the kids and very clean considering how many people were using it. I do wish there was a keypad on the back door closer to the parking lot but it wasn’t a big deal. Amenities were all in working order and the place was very clean. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose O.

Fabulosas vacaciones

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: Estar como en casa y disfrutar de descanso, diversion y playa es fabuloso
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10/10 Excellent

Jose O.

Fabulosas vacaciones

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: Estar como en casa y disfrutar de descanso, diversion y playa es fabuloso
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10/10 Excellent

Jose O.

Fabulosas vacaciones

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: Estar como en casa y disfrutar de descanso, diversion y playa es fabuloso
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10/10 Excellent

Jose O.

Fabulosas vacaciones

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: Estar como en casa y disfrutar de descanso, diversion y playa es fabuloso

8/10 Good

Alyssia E.

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

Cute Decor, Clean

We love padre island, these cottages are a great place to stay with kids. Very clean, cute decor. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Great stay

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: We had a great time visiting this property, it was very clean and everything looked very new. We liked being able to see the pool outside the front door and window and how close it was to the beach. The pool in the facility did get hot from the sun around 2-4pm so it's better to swim earlier in the day. We will definitely be visiting again. As mentioned in another review the AC was cold when we got there, but we were able to adjust it and it was fine for our stay. Overall it was an excellent spot for family fun.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Spring Break

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: Would definitely recommend this rental, especially if you have younger children. The pool and playground are great with easy access. The beach is very close, you could drive or walk. It is only about a block. We did both. There is a restaurant within walking distance. Only a short 3 to 4 minute drive to other restaurants and groceries. There are only 2 things I think this rental could improve on and that is putting a code lock on the back door and seating in the living room. Without a code lock on the back door as well as the front it was kind of inconvenient to have walk around to the front every time to get in, when parking is in the back. The wicker chairs in the living room are uncomfortable and with 8 people it doesn't give alot of options to sit and gather for dinner or a movie. But those things are minor and I would definitely stay there again!

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Great place for kids!

Clean new property by the beach with a great pool and pirate playground for kids. Very responsive management. 2 parking spaces which is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023