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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Portofino Beachfront Home | Private Retreat in The Shores
Enjoy privacy, comfort, and unforgettable coastal views at this beautiful Three-level Beachfront home located within the Exclusive Gated Shores Subdivision on South Padre Island. Designed for relaxation and convenience, this charming retreat offers stunning Gulf and Bay Views, Multiple Balconies, and access to Resort-Style Community Amenities—all in a secure, peaceful setting.
The home features a thoughtful layout with garage and entry on the first level, an open-concept living, kitchen, dining area and guest bedroom on the second level, and the primary suite plus an additional bedroom on the third level. With ocean breezes, comfortable furnishings, and plenty of space to unwind, this home is perfect for families or groups looking for a relaxing beachfront escape.
House Layout/ Sleeping Arrangements
First Floor: Garage, main entrance, and bathroom.
Second Floor: Spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, and one shared bathroom. The living room opens onto a beach-facing balcony, perfect for enjoying sunrise views and listening to the waves. One of the bedrooms also has a bay-facing balcony with beautiful bay views.
Third Floor: Private master bedroom suite with an en-suite bathroom and a private beach-facing balcony, offering beautiful beach views and a peaceful spot to enjoy the sunrise and ocean breeze.
Indoor Amenities
Fully equipped kitchen with cookware and essentials
Smart TV in the living room
Smart TVs in all bedrooms
Strong, high-speed Wi-Fi
Washer and dryer
Luxury linens throughout
Blender
Concierge services available
Outdoor Amenities (Private)
Private hot tub
grill
Comfortable outdoor furniture
Outdoor shower—perfect after beach days
Incredible beachfront and Gulf of Mexico views
Shared Community Amenities – The Shores
Direct beach access via dune walkover with seating and outdoor shower
Gated community with security patrol
Community swimming pool
Children's pool
Community park
Tennis courts
Pickleball courts
Half-court basketball
Boat slip rentals available (additional fee)
Known for the cleanest beach on the island
Additional Information
No smoking
Pets Allowed- Pets must be leched at all TIMES!
Minimum age to reserve: 30 years old
City of South Padre Island STR License #: 2023-1154
Enjoy privacy, comfort, and unforgettable coastal views at this beautiful Three-level Beachfront home located within the Exclusive Gated Shores Subdivision on South Padre Island. Designed for relaxation and convenience, this charming retreat offers stunning Gulf and Bay Views, Multiple Balconies, and access to Resort-Style Community Amenities—all in a secure, peaceful setting.
The home features a thoughtful layout with garage and entry on the first level, an open-concept living, kitchen, dining area and guest bedroom on the second level, and the primary suite plus an additional bedroom on the third level. With ocean breezes, comfortable furnishings, and plenty of space to unwind, this home is perfect for families or groups looking for a relaxing beachfront escape.
House Layout/ Sleeping Arrangements
First Floor: Garage, main entrance, and bathroom.
Second Floor: Spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, and one shared bathroom. The living room opens onto a beach-facing balcony, perfect for enjoying sunrise views and listening to the waves. One of the bedrooms also has a bay-facing balcony with beautiful bay views.
Third Floor: Private master bedroom suite with an en-suite bathroom and a private beach-facing balcony, offering beautiful beach views and a peaceful spot to enjoy the sunrise and ocean breeze.
Indoor Amenities
Fully equipped kitchen with cookware and essentials
Smart TV in the living room
Smart TVs in all bedrooms
Strong, high-speed Wi-Fi
Washer and dryer
Luxury linens throughout
Blender
Concierge services available
Outdoor Amenities (Private)
Private hot tub
grill
Comfortable outdoor furniture
Outdoor shower—perfect after beach days
Incredible beachfront and Gulf of Mexico views
Shared Community Amenities – The Shores
Direct beach access via dune walkover with seating and outdoor shower
Gated community with security patrol
Community swimming pool
Children's pool
Community park
Tennis courts
Pickleball courts
Half-court basketball
Boat slip rentals available (additional fee)
Known for the cleanest beach on the island
Additional Information
No smoking
Pets Allowed- Pets must be leched at all TIMES!
Minimum age to reserve: 30 years old
City of South Padre Island STR License #: 2023-1154
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
The location was perfect. We loved the view, the jacuzzi, the house had all the kitchen equipment I needed to cook every meal during our stay. I would highly recommend this home and we would absolutely stay there again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
Our stay at Portofino was perfect. We enjoyed every minute we were there. The location of this home is fantastic. Quiet neighborhood and steps from the beach. The house itself had everything we needed and was quite comfortable. We loved all of the balconies. Sunrise and sunset! The hot tub is in a really great location. Obviously, lovely at night. But, surprisingly enjoyable during the day, when you can also enjoy the sun while you're in there. Franke was great. Easy to deal with and very friendly. We are definitely looking forward to another stay in Portofino.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2024
Highly recommend! Safe and clean property, would definitely return!
6 / 10Average·Sep 2021
Pros
- Location and proximity to the beach
- Private Beach access
- Quiet (mostly)
Cons
- mattresses were beyond rock hard, lots of pain from sleeping on them and no option to make it better
- lots of property damage, wear & tear
- rust and mold everywhere
- AC was not working correctly and there was so much condensation, even keeping temp at 75 that it was dripping from the ceiling onto our belongings
- damaged and unusable kitchen cookware, very limited items to cook with in general; had to go out and buy our own
- was not cleaned well at all, especially cookware; we had to rewash everything
- broken curtain rods and missing curtains in the entire master suite
- paint on walls, baseboards and banisters were peeling and scuffed up everywhere
- tiles and ceilings cracking, it's clear the house is older and not maintained well
- missing fire alarms in some bedrooms
- TVs randomly shut off at various intervals, never figured out why; one was actually cracked down the middle
- old furniture, highly outdated and uncomfortable
- doors were difficult to lock/unlock and open; master suite door to balcony was completely unusable
Overall thoughts: For the price point you're only paying for the views and beach access. I'm really unimpressed with the quality of the property and amenities within. Glad I only had to stay there with a party of 6 for a short weekend, I don't think any of us could have tolerated sleeping on those mattresses any longer than that. Invest in better furniture and amenities for your guests. Fix up the house and get it to standards with other 4+ star options. You may be going for location, but you should be able to comfortably enjoy the place you're staying at as well. I would not return to this property, despite how wonderful South Padre waters and beach is.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(24 Ratings)
"The location was perfect. We loved the view, the jacuzzi, the house had all the kitchen equipment I needed to cook every meal during our stay. I would highly recommend this home and we would absolutel..."
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