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Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!

Waterfront condo with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Nestled in a charming complex on the waterfront, Leeward Cove Cottage offers a tranquil retreat just steps from the beach. With its perfectly sized pool and lounge deck, this pet-friendly haven invites relaxation and aquatic adventures alike. Inside, enjoy an open kitchen with dining area and comfortable bedrooms.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
The current price is NZ$687
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!

Leeward Cove Cottage CLCB3K: Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!

Relax by the water in this pet-friendly two-story cottage near the beach, complete with a pool, fishing dock, and cozy coastal vibes.

Why Guests Love This Property
Leeward Cove Cottage offers a peaceful coastal escape just minutes from Whitecap Beach. The small, friendly complex gives you a mix of privacy and convenience, whether you're enjoying a sunset by the dock or relaxing by the pool.

Highlights
Waterfront location with dock access for fishing and boating
Short drive (about 2 minutes) to Whitecap Beach
Pet-friendly with no weight restrictions
Community pool and picnic gazebo
Fully equipped kitchen with both Keurig and 12-cup coffee maker
Washer and dryer in the property
Free private Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs

Sleeping Arrangements
Master Bedroom (2nd Floor): King bed
Second Bedroom (2nd Floor): Queen bed
Living Area (1st Floor): Queen sleeper sofa
Bathrooms:
1 full bathroom with tub/shower combo (2nd floor)
1 half bathroom (1st floor)
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.

Kitchen & Dining
The kitchen is stocked for your stay, featuring a full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Enjoy your morning coffee from either the Keurig or 12-cup coffee maker and gather around the dining table with seating for six.

Community Amenities
Swimming pool and lounge deck
Covered picnic gazebo and BBQ grills
Fishing dock (note: green lights currently not operational)
Boat slips available first come, first served

Guest FAQs
Q. How far is the beach?
A. Whitecap Beach is about a 2-minute drive or a 15-minute walk away. You can also drive directly onto the sand with a beach parking permit, available for purchase at most local convenience stores.

Q. Are pets allowed?
A. Yes! The property is pet-friendly for up to 2 pets with no weight restrictions. Fees and cleaning charges apply depending on the length of stay.

Q. Is parking available for boats or trailers?
A. Yes, boat trailers can park street-side only and must be attached to a vehicle. There are also open parking spots in the complex for guest vehicles.

Location
Waterfront complex near Packery Channel
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
Primary guest must be 25+ with valid ID matching reservation name
Signed rental agreement required prior to check-in
Pet-friendly: up to 2 pets, no weight limit
$100 per pet (7 days or less), $200 (8–29 days), $300 (30+ days)
Pet cleaning fee: $50 (7 days or less), $75 (8–29 days), $100 (30+ days)
Street parking for vehicles with attached trailers only

STR Permit #300878

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: 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

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

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
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 749 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

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 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

Property is also known as

1691-105090

About the area

Map
Corpus Christi, Texas

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Padre Balli Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Packery Channel - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 25 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Padre Island Burger Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Palma - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!?

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too! on 2 Dec 2025 start from NZ$687.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too! located?

Located in Padre Island, this condo building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Whitecap Beach, Padre Balli Park and North Padre Island Beach. Bob Hall Pier and Texas Sealife Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Charming Waterfront Retreat just Steps from the Beach, Pet-Friendly Too! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 104 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the overall location of this property with the bay in back and very close to the beach. The family enjoyed the dock on the backside for fishing and use of the outdoor grills for cooking meals. Only complaint I have was the bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susy Q.

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

Birthday Getawat

Amazing, relaxing, and so cozy. Perfect place to get away and reconnect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Beautiful beach property!

Beautiful property, very clean! Communication with owner was excellent. Awesome place for family fishing. Well recommended you won’t regret it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Misty E.

4th of July 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: My husband and I took our 2 daughters away for the long weekend; the home was located in a great area; close to the beach and restaurants. We loved going down to the dock to do some fishing after a day on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Perfect 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: No complaints. Great location. Cute decor. Everything we needed was provided. Close proximity to the beach. Fishing dock was a huge plus.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Recommend this cottage. Great location.

Enjoyed our stay in this cottage. We got enjoy fishing on the pier at night and the beach during the day. This cottage is just a few minutes drive to the beach. Great location and will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

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

Great spot!

Great location. Great condo. Pool, fishing and beach all taken advantage of.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W., Granite Shoals, TX

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

Fun fishing trip

My husband and his friends had a great stay. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Beautiful spot for the price I paid is an absolute steal! I would definitely recommend!

This is a beautiful spot for the price I paid is an absolute steal! I would definitely recommend to my friends and family! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LORI ANN M.

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

Relaxing

We had a great time - very relaxing - fishing was amazing there on the docks and love that we get to be by the water drinking our coffee to watch the sunrise!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriella C.

Vacation rental

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 absolutely loved our stay! You’re not far from the beach, and there is a place call “the boat house” right down the street. The doc and pool are open at all times, and everyone is very polite who live there. We will definitely be visiting again!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Last minute escape!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Easy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Beach 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 really enjoyed the location, really close to the beach and fishing on the pier. The kids caught a bunch of little fish we just released back into the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

Padre 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: Had a blast and the place was perfect for a small family and fur babies. We were accommodated with everything we needed. Even a pool and spa. Thank you and we will stay again.
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey M.

Chillin

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Great place, will stay again. The water hose for fishing cleaning didn't work
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Our early winter break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a perfect place quiet nice people just a short walk to the sea wall and beach was there in Dec to mid January and the temperatures were just right not super hot and not cold around seventy degrees most of the time would recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

LORI ANN M.

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

Familymoon

Enjoy the property and location just not to fond of the ones who live their full time. They make you feel uncomfortable in the pool and make you feel like you can't enjoy yourself because you have to be quiet or they complain.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rod and Sallie B.

winter Texan

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was great! This is our 6th year staying on Padre Island, the second year in this rental unit, and we've renewed the contract for next year. We've made friends with some of the permanent residents and annual guests.The property is well maintained and concerns are met immediately.
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8/10 Good

Sandra N.

Leeward

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was NOT dog friendly as far as a place for them to go potty. Long walk to dog area and it was full of stickers! Otherwise very nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kyla W.

Great location!

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: This is a great location for fishing and tourist attractions. The condo is steps away from the dock for some night fishing. The décor is very cute and the condo clean. Great having a washer/dryer and dishwasher. I highly recommend this condo for a family of four or less. Check-in and out was so easy. I would say the most convenient I have encountered over all the years we have been vacationing around Padre.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Christopher J., CYPRESS

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Outdated

Had an old mildew smell. Someone before had been smoking in unit so wasnt a pleasant stay. Would highly recommend people to read reviews before booking. Place was definitely not worth the price
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cora B.

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

Great little place on a canal near the beach

This is a double row of condos with a pool in between and a dock on the canal at the end. The bedrooms are upstairs with kitchen/living room area downstairs. Shower/bath is downstairs as well. It is pretty close to the Michael J. Ellis beach--close enough for me to walk the dogs there in the mornings. It had everything we needed and the management is incredibly responsive and helpful. It is billed as pet friendly, but just be aware that any HOA rules that apply to pets are strictly enforced. You can also contact the management for other pet friendly properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Check-in/check-out was easy breezy, property was clean and just as described, dog area was tiny, mattresses were very firm, a convenient short drive to beaches and restaurants, view of sunsets off the docks was beautiful, catch and release fishing was plentiful enough for the kids with proper bait (we used dead shrimp with much success but *again*we weren’t fishing for whoppers or anything, just fun for the kids), other comments about the “local” residents had us cautious but we kept to ourselves and were respectful and cleaned up after our dogs without letting them bark and we had no trouble with the residents. Overall, this was an excellent experience and would recommend!
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4/10 Poor

Andrew B.

Not a welcomed spot

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 3rd year staying at this complex and we all ways love it. This year was a little different. The people that live in the other units at this location seemed to be bothered. They made it very clear they didn't want the vacation stays there. There is 4 units that had permanents residents, and they made it very clear that we were not welcomed. Other than that we love the locations and amenities of this stay but unfortunately we will not return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rod and Sallie B.

A wonderful "winter Texan" retreat:)

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've rented at this condo for several winters and enjoyed the management. They replaced a blender that died promptly and had HVAC service over immediately to remedy the air conditioner that had issues. The sofa is pretty soft and the cabinetry could be updated but we had a new washer and drier this year. The unit is only a short walk to the beach which we enjoyed almost daily. The opening of the Don Patricio channel should offer more fish moving into the unit's "back yard". The sunsets are awesome from the deck!!! The permanent residents in the neighboring units are very friendly. We were invited to their Fat Tuesday party again this winter. And Peter has been become my buddy...probably because I always have a doggy treat for him. We've already booked one of the units in the condo again for next winter:)