Tranquil Turquoise Retreat at 206 W Huisache is one of the very few three-bedroom pool home on South Padre Island with a private saltwater heated pool and spa. Three king beds, space for up to 12 across three levels, with a gas BBQ grill, a kitchenette right off the pool deck, and patios on every floor — including views of the weekend fireworks. Fully fenced backyard, 1.5 blocks to the beach.
THE SPACE
The layout rewards a group that genuinely wants to spread out. The second floor is the heart of it — an open-concept living room with a large Smart TV and an oversized sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and tile counters built for real home-cooked meals, multiple dining areas with a breakfast bar and a full dining table so the whole group can sit down together, and a separate wet bar area off the living room with conversational seating — the right spot for evening cocktails when the kids have claimed the couch.

High ceilings run throughout, the art is tasteful, and the furnishings were updated with care. The ground floor has a kitchenette with a small beverage fridge that opens directly onto the pool deck — a genuinely convenient detail you appreciate most on day three when nobody wants to walk upstairs for a refill. The third floor holds the private master suite, elevated and quiet above the rest of the house.

Central air-conditioning, a private washer and dryer in the unit — no laundry detergent is provided, so plan to bring your own. Please note that garage access is not included with this rental.

FIVE REASONS TO BOOK:
The saltwater pool is the detail that separates this home from every other heated pool rental on the island. No chlorine smell, no red eyes, no itchy skin — just a turquoise pool in a fully fenced backyard lined by palms, with an attached spa. Optional heating is available for a small addtl fee (Oct 1 to Apr 1) and applied to the entire stay

Three bedrooms and every single one has a king bed — not a queen, not bunks. Add the full-sized pull-out couch, a queen airbed, and two single rollaway beds and you can arguably have 12 guests across three floors. The layout works very well for two families who want to share a trip without sharing a floor.

Three stories of living space with covered patios off every level, plus a wet bar area with conversational seating off the living room for the adults who need to be somewhere other than the couch. On weekend evenings, the upper balconies deliver a front-row view of the island fireworks without going anywhere.

A gas BBQ grill on the outdoor patio with a ground-floor kitchenette just steps from the pool — everything you need for a cookout without tracking into the main kitchen. Bring your LP tank and the setup is complete. Prep inside, grill outside, swim immediately after.

A quiet bayside street ten blocks from the entertainment district — reasonably close to everything, none of the noise right outside your window. One well-mannered dog is welcome; contact us before booking to review the pet rules and we will get you set up.

THE POOL
A saltwater pool is not a marketing headline — it is something you notice the first afternoon. No chlorine smell on the patio, no red eyes on the kids at dinner, no skin irritation after a long swim. This is the only three-bedroom rental in this comparison set offering saltwater, and it shows in every detail: the turquoise color, the softness of the water, the fact that people stay in longer than they planned. The spa connects directly to the pool for a complete backyard oasis.

The yard is fully enclosed, lined by palms, and sized for ample outdoor seating around the water — the setup for afternoon swims after the beach when you need somewhere to land a group of 12 without any coordination required. Pool and spa heating is optional at $25 per day, but must be applied to the full length of your stay. Consider heating a day prior to arrival as the pool takes 6 to 8 hours to reach temperature, so factor that into your first-day plans. If outside air temperatures drop below 60 degrees, heating may not be adequate regardless of the setting.

THE PATIOS
Three levels, three outdoor spaces — a rare architectural layout for South Padre Island, where most vacation rentals top out at two floors. The ground level opens directly onto the pool deck and backyard. The second level has a sun-soaked lanai off the living room, the kind of covered porch that earns the most time on a trip because it sits between the air-conditioning and the open air and does both jobs reasonably well. The third floor offers the most private and elevated outdoor perch in the house.

On weekend evenings, the upper balconies earn their place in a way no indoor room can. The island fireworks are visible from up here — a spontaneous show that turns an ordinary evening into a trip moment without any tickets, driving, or planning. It just happens, and you are in the right seat for it.

THE BBQ
The gas BBQ grill is set up on the outdoor patio for the cookout evenings that tend to become the most talked-about nights of a trip. We do not provide the LP propane tank — bring your own or pick one up at a local hardware store, both of which are a short drive from the property.

The ground-floor kitchenette is steps away for staging, the pool is right behind you, and the patio seating handles the whole group. A cookout with 12 people works best when prep, grill, and swim are all within twenty feet of each other. This setup delivers that.

SLEEPING (Up to 12 Guests)
Master bedroom, third floor: King bed, private, the quietest room in the house.

Second bedroom: King bed.

Third bedroom: King bed. All three bedrooms have king beds — not a common arrangement in a home that sleeps 12, and one of the first things guests mention.

Additional sleeping: one pull-out couch that folds to a full-sized bed in the living room, a queen-sized airbed, and two single rollaway beds. Plan to bring your bedding for the pull-out and airbeds — bedding for those surfaces is not provided though you may stop by our office and we can provide.

Maximum occupancy is 12 guests, and infants count in that number. Worth saying plainly: this home is most comfortable for 12 guests when children are in the group — 12 adults is a tighter arrangement, and we want your group to arrive with accurate expectations. You cannot exceed max occupancy; doing so is grounds for eviction with no refund.

All bed linens, blankets, bath towels, face towels, and hand towels are provided for the permanent sleeping surfaces. Starter supplies: dishwasher pods, trash bags, coffee, filters, creamer, sweetener, basic soaps and shampoos — starter amounts only, not replenished during your stay.

LOCATION
The Tranquil Turquoise Retreat sits on the bayside of South Padre Island at 206 W Huisache — a quiet, residential pocket of the island roughly ten blocks from the entertainment district. Beach access is an easy 1.5-block walk. The tradeoff is intentional and worth it: no bar traffic outside the windows at midnight, but every restaurant, shop, and attraction on the island is still a short drive or golf cart ride away.

South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, Andy Bowie County Park, Beach Park at Isla Blanca — formerly Schlitterbahn, one of the most recognized waterparks in Texas — and the South Padre Island Golf Club are all within easy driving distance. The island dining covers every craving: fresh Gulf seafood, waterfront bars, beloved breakfast spots, and local favorites that repeat visitors plan their trips around.

PARKING
Two off-street parking spaces are included at no charge — free, unlike hotels on South Padre Island that all charge per car. The maximum of two vehicles is strictly enforced; a golf cart counts as a vehicle toward this limit. Street parking is not available at this address — vehicles parked on the road will be towed with no exceptions. Plan your group's vehicle count before arrival.

Please note we have multiple homes and or condos you can rent you more than one. Inquire — we would love to help you out!

High-speed WiFi is included throughout the home; please note that Spectrum service can be spotty at times, so come prepared with a hotspot on your phone if you have must-do work as it can go down. As we are on an island, we do not provide reimbursement or compensation for WiFi or internet outages.

DISCOUNTS — JUST ASK
Reduced rates for off-season stays of four nights or more (September 15 – December 15), veterans and active military, and current Texas tackle football coaches (our sons play for Lake Travis in Austin — Go Cavs!). Send a message before booking and ask.

POLICIES
Primary guest must be 23 or older. Guests under 23 require prior approval before booking — an additional substantial refundable damage deposit applies if approved.

Maximum occupancy is 12 guests, infants included. You cannot exceed max occupancy; violation is grounds for eviction with no refund. Maximum of two vehicles including golf carts — street parking results in towing, no exceptions.

One dog is welcome at this property with specific rules — contact us before booking to review the pet policy and we will be happy to walk you through it. A pet fee (if approved) of $75 is assessed for additional cleaning.

A signed digital rental agreement and valid photo ID are required before door codes are released prior to check in. You must read and agree to all house rules prior to booking — failing to do so is not grounds for a cancellation or refund.

We are more than happy to answer questions before you book. Strict cancellation policy applies. No smoking anywhere on the property. No parties. No loud music at any time. This is a luxury family property — the security patrol at night enforces this. Check-in is 3 PM, check-out is 11 AM.

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 to the number on file and cannot be released earlier.

We PRO-clean between each reservation and stay — not a quick cleanup, done right every time. We have staff on 24 hours a day, a real bonus you cannot find with a mom-and-pop host.

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 at 2600 Padre Blvd — the best property manager on South Padre Island.

Thank you so much for reading all of this — we genuinely appreciate it and we know it is a lot. Please reach out with any questions before you book; we want you to arrive confident and ready to enjoy every single day.

City of South Padre Island Short Term Rental License on file, in good standing, and available upon request.

Tranquil Turquoise Retreat — 206 W Huisache, South Padre Island TX 78597