NEW! 250 Paces to Beach * Pool * 1st Floor

Nobody books a South Padre Island vacation thinking about the stairs. Then

they arrive with overtired kids, arms full of beach gear, a cooler, and a

stroller and suddenly the stairs are the whole story. Habitat Nueve is first

floor, completely. Walk from the parking space straight to the front door, no

elevator waits, no hauls up a dark flight at 11 PM with a sleeping child on

your shoulder. Ramp access connects to the pool and common area. Sometimes the

smartest booking is the easy one.

The layout is open and practical. The living room flows to the ground-floor

patio — a quiet spot for morning coffee or an evening wind-down — and the

kitchen is fully equipped with all pots, pans, dishes, and utensils for real

meals. The eat-in counter works for breakfast or a quick laptop session,

though we’ll be honest with you: island WiFi runs through Spectrum, and it

occasionally has a moment. Have a hotspot-enabled phone if you have genuinely

critical work. The living room has a flat-screen Smart TV for movies and

streaming, and the whole unit has hard floors throughout — no carpet, which is

a genuine gift after a day at the beach.



This is an older condo with character — not a fresh remodel, not a luxury

unit, and we’re not going to pretend otherwise. What it is: very clean, well-

maintained, first floor, 1,099 square feet of space for a two-bedroom, and a

location that puts you two and a half minutes from the Gulf.



One unit note worth knowing: the condo has its own personality. Things are

functional and clean, but this is an eclectic older space, not a cookie-cutter

remodel. If you’re looking for fresh and new, other listings on the island

will suit you better. If you’re looking for clean, well-priced, and first-

floor walkable, this one delivers.



SLEEPING (Up to 8 Guests)

The master bedroom has a queen bed. The guest bedroom also has a queen bed.

Both are made up with crisp, clean white linens. The living room has a small

sleeper sofa, and an air bed with pump is provided for additional guests. The

unit sleeps up to 8 including children and infants, though 6 adults is the

more comfortable count — the supplemental sleeping is supplemental. Please

bring your own bedding if you plan to use the sleeper sofa or air bed.

The two full bathrooms make getting ready in the morning considerably less

chaotic for families or two couples sharing the space.



THE POOL & OUTDOORS

The pool is unheated but well-maintained and sits in a nice common area. Above

it is a 2nd floor sundeck that gets genuinely good use for sunbathing — it’s a

feature teens and adults tend to enjoy more than they expect. Grilling on the

property is electric only (no gas, no charcoal); if you want a proper cookout,

South Padre Island allows charcoal grills on the public beach, which is 250

steps away.



THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The Habitat complex sits on the north end of the island, a block off the Gulf,

in one of the more walkable pockets of South Padre. Oysters Cove is nearby for

upscale channel-side dining. Kelly’s Irish Pub is a short walk for cold draft

beers and the kind of late-night bar food that tastes better after a day in

the sun. The Coral Reef is the local karaoke institution — 365 nights a year,

and it earns its regulars. Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill and Bar Louie at the

Marriott are about 400 yards down the beach, an easy walk along the water.



PARKING — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

One off-street parking space is included, and it can fit two small cars parked

front-to-back. Standard SUVs, trucks, and larger vehicles will not fit. There

is no guest overflow parking at the complex. If you need a second spot, the

South Padre Island Convention Center offers free parking, or try Gulf Blvd

public street parking. If you’re traveling as two families or with multiple

vehicles, please factor this in before booking — it’s the most common thing

guests wish they’d known in advance.



WRISTBAND FEE — MARCH & EASTER

The complex HOA charges a $25 per person fee (plus tax) for a security

wristband during March spring break and Easter week. This is not our fee — we

collect it ahead of your arrival for your convenience.



PETS

Up to one dog is welcome with an additional $75 fee. Pets must be declared

before booking.



POLICIES

Primary guest must be 23 or older. A signed digital rental agreement and valid

photo ID are required before check-in — door codes are not released without

both. No smoking, no parties, no exceptions. This is a family-oriented

property and is security patrolled.



SELF CHECK-IN & MANAGEMENT

Professionally managed by South Padre Trips — the #1 reviewed vacation rental

company on South Padre Island, with 24/7 phone support. Office at 2600 Padre

Blvd, open 7 days a week. Door codes are sent by text by 3 PM on your arrival

day. Starter toiletries and cleaning supplies are provided but not

replenished. For stays of 3 nights or more, complimentary linen and towel

exchange is available at the South Padre Trips office.



City STR license on file, in good standing, and available upon request.

Habitat Nueve | 107 E Parade Dr | South Padre Island, TX 78597