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Sands of time: Spring RATES, VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI,CABLE,ROKU,DVDS

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, video games, Netflix, Hulu
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 644 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • GymGymGym

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • Popular LocationNorth Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTexas State Aquarium17 min walk
  • Popular LocationUSS Lexington Museum on the Bay17 min walk
  • AirportCorpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sands of time: Spring RATES, VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI,CABLE,ROKU,DVDS

PLEASE SCAMMERS LEAVE ME ALONE! i know your trick.

**Still no balcony but the door is locked and must remain closed and the first 3 pictures are the views with the door closed. I am hoping the balcony will be done before 2025 but I have no confidence.

**I AM NO LONGER A PREMIER HOST. 5 STAR REVIEWS ARE REQUIRED. I am very upset at the system where one review kicks me out..

**UPDATE: TO BE CLEAR I HAVE NO BALCONY. Today is March 5 2024.. The management promised work would be completed at the end of June 2023. After almost a year of no work they are starting again. The view is great from inside but no relaxing on the balcony. Assuming work will continue, I WILL BE BOOKING , as long as you understand what is going on.. I have a bistro set to put outside in the hall to be a pretend balcony with a surprisingly great view. However, I will have instructions not to open the patio door at all.

**I HAD 4 BOOKINGS IN JULY & THEY WERE ALL HAPPY ANYWAY.

**I do ask you to be patient with me however as I am kind of out of practice with what I need to do. Its been a long time.

**Summer 2022, 2 different guests let their child draw all over my freshly painted walls & toilet. I am not a happy camper at the moment. Very few guests that summer have followed my "leave it as you left it" so I now have to charge a cleaning fee. Sorry but a few ruin it for everyone.

**This condo is on Corpus Christi bay not the gulf of Mexico or ocean. "Texas beach watch" checks Texas beaches for bacteria & the bay has the same low bacteria as the gulf.

***PLEASE REVIEW ME & MY CONDO ONLY, NOT THINGS OUT OF MY CONTROL like weather, elevators (All building ELEVATORS OFF & ON), cable TV internet out, seasonal jellyfish (buy repellent), beach s&, condition of buildings, very rare occasion city waterline break, electricity out, etc. Anything less than a 5 star review gets me in trouble. COMPLEX STILL NEEDS WORK
!**New guests=MONEY SENT TO VRBO ONLY! *RIGHT ON BEACH, not just beach view

**Min.2-3 nights(3=$746.75 TOTAL PRICE summer) for more relaxed vacation(1 week TOTAL=$1,471.29 summer)4 days min. Memorial day & July 4th whereby others raise rates(4=$1,001.00 TOTAL PRICE)

**Inquires usually answered within an hour daytime.

**COMPARE TOTAL PRICE: VIEW DETAILS for extra fees I don't have(owners, cleaning., manager, deposits)& my DISCOUNTS:WEEKLY=15% buy 6 nights get one free. MONTHLY= 62%

**8 AM CHECK IN'S & 5 PM CHECK OUTS. Some charge $65.00/ hour for this.24/7 check ins most days

**HONEST PRICE:BEYOND MY CONTRO taxes(30 days+=no tax),VRBO,& complex $15.00 check in.

**Labor day to before memorial day weekend= $pring RATES CHEAPER & weekday=cheaper.

*100% owner managed! BEWARE,I am told, I am helpful, friendly & consider everyone like family. My honesty & those of others, I value most.

*Complex finishing TEXAS FREEZE REPAIRS.NO FITNESS ROOM YET. . SAFETY FIRST: After booking I text you to assure I am a real person, not a scam.

**Per upgraded points web site "North Beach is One of the 12 BEST BEACHES IN TEXAS 2021"(pretty, warm water, family safe, opportunities to fish & sail, best bird-watching in country,& stunning sunsets)

**BY BOOKING, you agree to HOUSE RULES & conditions of use. Thank you for understanding. There is no limit to questions you can ask. VRBO WELCOME GUIDE & I have a guest information book.

*BEACH=VERY FEW PEOPLE. Soap, h& sanitizer,& bleach available & condo always disinfected between uses. POSTPONEMENT ALWAYS AVAILABLE WITH ME AFTER REFUND DEADLINE. Book with me & discover how much free extras you REALLY GET! I can't express it enough: YOU PAY A LITTLE MORE FOR A TRUE BAY FRONT(only 45 units) because they are LARGER, balcony is private(only viewed from beach)& end in 00 to 05 & you get a 180° beach view verses a 45° VIEW with bay views(ends in 06 to 45).THERE ARE 5 CLOSETS(bay-views=4) & under bunk cabinets for storage. You pay good money so I want to make sure you have the best vacation ever by supplying all amenities & customer service you need. I HAVE QUICKLY ANSWERED EACH & EVERY REVIEW(good/bad),EMAIL OR TEXT.

**No hidden cameras inside (apps check for these). For your security I have installed a ring doorbell outside . I do not monitor it except check out day to know when to clean.

**If you need another condo, Unit #2300 = 2nd building,3rd floor, unit 00)

**RETURN GUESTS HUGE DISCOUNTS. Text me.

**I apologize for lengthy listing but I believe I have all questions answered. If not, ask me. I have 50 true pictures of every square inch of my condo & a video(CLICK VIEW ALL PICTURES,PICTURE 3).

*Everything is electric & thus NO DEADLY CO2 POISON

*Having survived HURRICANE Harvey with not much damage at the complex or my home nearby, I would like to assure you unless eye of hurricane is within 25 to 150 miles away, the only inconvenience is rain & a little wind.

**4 years ago this North Beach complex(see last picture)was really bad but now it has new management & fixed up VERY VERY slowlyThink of complex as having TONS OF CHARACTER(lol). However, inside condo itself is a very cozy,1 bedroom,clean,& simple, casually beachfront decorated,not formally elegant. Reviews said some things are outdated(pictures are all recent & dated),but I do not believe in redecorating when things are still useful.

**I own & manage one unit(2300). My condo is very kid friendly with one of the BEST 180° PANORAMIC VIEW at this complex(20 miles in each direction). Condo is 480 SQUARE FEET whereas typical hotel room is 350 sq.ft & bay views are 420 sq.ft. I live 10 minutes away should there be ANY problems at all. Property is gated with security.

***This is only 1 of 6 of its kind at this complex(on top floor at end: There is only one condo to the left & one condo underneath(no sounds of feet on ceiling). Also,no foot traffic outside door because it is at very end,away from stairs & elevator(see pic map) & VERY,V,QUIET but noise is not frowned upon.

**Listen to waves,enjoy coffee,& watch dolphins from a private balcony.Balcony is shaded after 12 noon so there is no hot afternoon sun. Relax completely in shade.

**You could drop something from balcony & it will l& on beach.You can actually watch teenagers & adults in the water from balcony & run down stairs in a minute. Beach is much safer with no driving on beach & no rip tides.

**ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AFTER CHECK IN: see cancellations.. Be very sure before booking to read all of this listing.

**Everything is supplied in kitchen you would ever need: EMERGENCY SUPPLIES WHEN NEEDED,high chair when requested,lots of pots,pans,bake ware, utensils,22 spices,BBQ TOOLS,wine corkscrew,pizza cutter,full fridge,ice trays,blender, microwave,toaster,can opener,ground coffee maker, PROVIDED filtered coffee packs not Keurig, CROCK POT! There are all kinds & lots of BEACH TOYS, Tonka like trucks(cart to tote them to beach),binoculars(ships,birds,DOLPHINS),free WIFI,hundreds of DVD MOVIES,ROKU & lots of apps(Netflix, hulu etc.),pool noodles,boogie boards,t.p. for each day up to 7,1 paper towel,complementary coffee,sugar, cream,2 beach chairs,2 chaises,gripper umbrella st& but UMBRELLA broke,2 beach towels,beach mats,small drink cooler ice chest holds 8 drinks,Dyson vacuum cleaner,all cleaning supplies,dish soap, liquid soap(diluted for foaming container),hotel supplies,library of novels,spare light bulbs,& more, just ask!Two 40" wall mounted TVs.Other owners have seen what I offer & then offer them also. I accept that risk.PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS DURING YOUR STAY INSTEAD OF GIVING ME A BAD REVIEW.

**SIX PERSONS MAXIMUM NO MATTER HOW SMALL!This only sleeps 4 adults & 2 children under age 18 maximum(bunk beds are for those under 5' 5" & ARE VERY NARROW:CHILDREN ONLY).5 OR 6 ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 18 IS NOT ALLOWED in one condo at VDS SUBJECT TO EVICTION by VDS.

**Close to everything. Biking & walking on beach boardwalk to restaurants,shops, & sites is highly recommended (parking for aquarium $5.00). Bikes can be kept in one of 2 bike racks(securely locked) on property or taken up elevator & stored in hallway or balcony of condo,albeit a little crowded.

**PETS: NO pets, but Barkaritaville pet resort will board animals in luxurious conditions.

**I used to charge no cleaning free nor manager fees as I expect guests to leave condo as they found it. I then clean,sanitize it completely & wash linens(IN CLOSET)in hot water & Downy Unstoppables,Dyson Vacuum cleaner & cleaning supplies provided. THIS IS RENTED AS IS.1- I will do my best to clean it(bleaching everything that can be bleached,vacuuming,dusting)but 2-if you need more cleaning(or are a neat freak),my cleaning supplies or ones you prefer & buy,will clean it better. Chances are I will miss some small cleaning & I apologize.In other words,there is no maid service 3-I will charge you 150.00 & hire a professional to clean if you want.(I DO NOT CLEAN INSIDE CUPBOARDS OR DRAWERS. You should always clean items before use) I use foggers & defense spray(kept in closet)every month so I might miss the occasional dead bug in closet.Beaches & palm trees attract giant Texas size water bugs(keep doors closed)so there might be an occasional live one ready to die in my sprayed all the time condo.

**FYI: 5 charcoal grills.

**After 7 years,I raised rates SLIGHTLY. Most guests book early.

**CANCELLATIONS:NONE AFTER CANCELLATION TIME PERIOD.For true emergencies I will,however,offer rescheduling that must be done within 3 months if there is availability.If not used within that time, offer will expire. **IMPORTANT:Previous guest could make copies of keys,& lost key fees.NO KEYS TO THIS CONDO.When paid in full,you receive one time code to door.

**Visitors guide & guest book in condo.
**Mail box key for long stays.

**Every time Make sure door is locked when you leave.

**Managed:IINSIDE CONDO=me,COMPLEX=office staff,BOOKING =VRBO.

**SUMMER Cole Park: FRIDAYS free movie, THURSDAYS free concert.

**Thank you!

Property manager

Roxana B.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Shaded most of the day Bench area on 1st floor

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Gym on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 473.6 sq ft (44 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 5:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Plenty of beach supplies of all kinds

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

NO Longer Renting ON Vrbo WEB Site!

About the area

Corpus Christi

Located on the beach, this condo is in North Beach, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Beach and popular attractions include Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Surf Museum, or check out an event or a game at Whataburger Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 2 min walk
  • Texas State Aquarium - 17 min walk
  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 17 min walk
  • American Bank Center - 6 min drive
  • Hurricane Alley Waterpark - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whataburger - 6 min drive
  • Railroad Seafood Station - 5 min drive
  • Whataburger - 12 min walk
  • Brewster Street Icehouse - 5 min drive
  • Blackbeard's On The Beach - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sands of time: Spring RATES, VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI,CABLE,ROKU,DVDS have a pool?

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

Is Sands of time: Spring RATES, VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI,CABLE,ROKU,DVDS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sands of time: Spring RATES, VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI,CABLE,ROKU,DVDS?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Sands of time: Spring RATES, VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI,CABLE,ROKU,DVDS?

Checkout is at 5:00 PM.

Where is Sands of time: Spring RATES, VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI,CABLE,ROKU,DVDS located?

Located in North Beach, this beachfront condo is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach, Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Dolphin Park and Harbor Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unexpected issues.
We were on the third floor in building 2. The property manager decided that the elevator was going to be replaced. Us being not so young we couldn't do that many stairs so we left one month early. Our host was very good and refunded most of the second month. Vrbo would not refund their portion
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hospitality and cozy condo!
Roxana was an amazing host! She was always going above and beyond to make sure our trip went smoothly and we had a great time. She was always very quick to respond and had a great sense of humor 🙂 The condo was very cozy and felt like home. We will definitely be visiting again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great balcony view
Great balcony view and nice beach! In close proximity to restaurants and bars. Rox was very informative on local events and responded quickly to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Exactly what we needed
Rox was amazing her condo is exactly what was advertised! The building it's self could use some maintenance like the hallways to the condo but it is on the beach so it gets a LOT of wear and tear. Quiet community and on the beach what more could you ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer D., plano,tx

Budget Friendly
Very budget friendly property. Easy access to the beach. The property as a whole needs some work. The elevators are slow old and Extremely hot. The pools were not as clean as I Would have liked. The condo was adequate for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

melanie e.

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL, CLEAN, RELAXING CONDO filled with anything we would ever need
When I saw that last review, I was shocked because that is not the condo and Rox is not the person described in that review (She has never been rude, always communicated well, and the condo is extremely clean). When I first went to Villa Del Sol, I WAS IN 9TH GRADE and it was spring break. I discovered Rox’s condo in 2017 and have been staying there once or twice a year ever since then but I have never found the need to write a review until now. I have NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS and have always found it ABSOLUTELY CLEAN, as have almost all of her 57 reviews (Can one person be right and all those other reviews be wrong???). When she is booked and I have to stay in another condo, I am always disappointed: from my 3 kids expecting toys, to a condo having only one pot to cook for a family of 5 (Rox has a pot for everything, many of them, as well as anything you might need for cooking including spices). Some condos only have one towel also. Rox has plenty including beach towels. I have also had some very filthy condos and this condo has always been perfectly clean. But, when those other condos were filthy, I called the owner right away and it was cleaned for me right away, which is what that unhappy guest should also have done as Rox explains in her listing. Rox sometimes comes to visit when I invite her and my kids love her. I have and will ALWAYS STAY AT THE SANDS OF TIME when available as every condo and every owner is different. My brother’s family always comes and so we rent a total of 2 condos (Rox only has one condo however, and it would be perfect if she owned 2 condos). Everyone ends up visiting in Rox’s condo because it is usually the best and cooking for everyone is possible. If they get a bayview they come to this condo for the spectacular, relaxing view. WE WILL BE BACK and hopefully we can book early enough to get this WONDERFUL, CLEAN, RELAXING CONDO filled with anything we would ever need, knowing my brother’s family will probably not have as good of a condo that I always have. My family looks forward to this condo every year. That said, I highly recommend this condo and should you ever have any problems, just call her because as she says, she is 10 minutes away. You can tell, in her words, she aims to please. Her EARLY CHECK INS AND LATE CHECK OUTS policy is not offered by anyone else and it makes it such a not rushed vacation. It also is like having 2 EXTRA DAYS FOR FREE.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rachaelle, Gainesville

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The condo is filthy and smells bad. Cleanliness is NOT a luxury. There is dust and grease caked on numerous surfaces throughout. I felt like I had to wash my hands every time I touched anything. The fridge stinks and there isn't even anything in it! The floors are covered with dirty stained rugs. When I lay down in the bed I felt depressed. The room smelled so bad. There is a huge stain on the comforter! No one can relax in that setting. When I left off sightseeing and realized I had to go back to that condo my heart sank. The stove is so gross; there's no way I would cook on it. Everywhere I looked there was a film of grease and dirt - pictures on the wall, electrical outlets, everywhere! The owner treated me terribly even though I started off trying to be tactful about the problem but I couldn’t just pretend to be happy because of the view - I had to check out two days early (of four nights) because of the dirt and smell and then of course Expedia and VRBO were useless in helping me get a partial refund. I will be ending my stays with them as well and just booking direct; they aren’t cheaper and are all about collecting their fees. The owner is correct that the view is nice but that does not make up for staying in a filthy disgusting condo. I've never ever ever left a place in the middle of a vacation and I've traveled all over the world. I’m sure you get the message; I would give zero stars if I could. The condo is not in rentable condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay perfect for a couple. Clean and has a wonderful view.
I will do this again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach View
We had a beautiful view from our balcony and had several dolphin viewings, even a mama and baby dolphin! The condo was small, but it was well stocked and tidy.

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice stay
Our host was super, had everything organized and communicated perfectly. We enjoyed our stay.