El Constante 205

Wonderful location and comfortable. This worked quite well for two couples enjoying the beach and relaxing

- Janet W. from Anchorage, Posted: 06/29/2023

Thank you for the 5-Star review! Padre Escapes is happy to hear that you had a wonderful and relaxing vacation! Thank you so much for choosing Padre Escapes!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

The location and accommodations were perfect.

- Dee D. from Uvalde, Posted: 06/21/2023

Thank you for the 5-Star review!! We are super happy that you had a fantastic time at this great location! Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes and we hope to host you again soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Had a great time with family and friends!

- Frank M. from Elgin, Posted: 05/24/2023

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate you highlighting your great and fun experience and are happy that everyone was able to enjoy the rental. You all are welcome back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Loved the location of this condo with the ocean front balcony. We spent a lot of our time on this balcony enjoying the view of the ocean. My one, biggest complaint, was that this condo smelled like mold and mildew. I contacted the office and they promptly brought an ozone generator to the condo to run for an hour. It helped briefly but smell was back too soon. This mold/mildew situation needs to be more permanently addressed. Otherwise, we loved the stay in this condo.

- Anonymous from Seguin, Posted: 11/10/2022

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for this inconvenience, as this is certainly not up to our normal standard. We will be sure to address this issue to make sure it doesn?t happen again going forward. We look forward to hosting another stay for you! Please be sure to contact our office for the best rates and prices.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

You can’t beat this location! October visit was beautiful. Warm enough to swim in the ocean and the pool, and no crowds. Very peaceful.

- Anonymous from Helotes, Posted: 10/10/2022

We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing you soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We love the beachfront location of El Constante, but will not choose 205 again. The kitchen was unworkably cramped with zero storage space for groceries. It was inadequately stocked to serve six people and we ended up purchasing some basics like cooking utensils. The furniture was uncomfortable, the carpeting worn, and there were ants in the upstairs bedrooms. We have stayed in two other beachfront units and will choose between them in the future.

- Michael M. from Seguin , Posted: 09/25/2022

Thank you for your feedback, Michael. We are disappointed to hear about this and will be sure to address these items going forward. This unit is scheduled to be remodeled soon so we will keep you posted! I was unable to find any issues reported during your stay. Our goal is to address anything needing during your stay, so please don't hesitate to give us a call in the future if you encounter an issue during a stay with Padre Escapes. We certainly welcome you back anytime and hope to see you again soon. Our team is happy to help you find the perfect rental for your future trip.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Unit looks nice. But after you settle in you realize its been given the landlord special. A coat of paint, and cheep furniture for great pictures but living in it is a different story.
The beds were the cheap, springy, sag in the middle, uncomfortable & no headboards.
The kitchen was barely equipped to be functional. Every burner is at a steep angle & kitchen utensils are lacking.
The subfloor upon entering and most of the downstairs is soft. you can tell that when the new floor was laid, no subfloor was replaced. Feels like years of dripping wet people have walked from the front door to the toilet.
I LOVE El Constante, we will be back... just not in unit 205. Property & unit were very clean.

- Merideth C. from Spring Branch, Posted: 08/11/2022

I would like to extend my most sincere apologies for the room?s layout and upkeep. I understand the impact these had on your stay. Trust that we hold our units to observe the highest standards to ensure an exceptional experience for all our guests. That said, I have shared your feedback to Padre Escapes upper management as reference for continuous improvement on our services and amenities. We thank you for being a loyal guest with Padre Escapes at EL Constante and look forward to hosting you again to get it 100% right!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

I see lot of issues in the house. Also say lot of durt on the beds and other places. But great beach view. Condition of the apartment is not good.

- Venkat M. from Frisco, Posted: 08/09/2022

Thank you for your feedback! I was unable to locate any calls or messages with reported issues during your stay. Please note for the future to make us aware of any issues and we will do everything we can to address them during your stay. I've passed along the feedback to the appropriate departments. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful view and we hope to host you again!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

The condo is a great location but there are a few things you need to know about it. 1. No locks on any of the interior doors including bathrooms which was very odd. 2. The advertised laundry room is only for long term rentals so you have to use the laundry room which is $2.00 a load, only takes quarters. 3. The AC never did catch up to how low we wanted it. It took the AC 10 + hours to get from 81 degrees when we checked in to 75 at 4 am. We called and left messages on the Padre Escapes phone numbers and never got a call back. The front desk girl said well if it’s as low as 75 then it doesn’t need any attention. 4. The water that comes out of the faucet is not drinkable so you have to bring tons of water including for coffee and cooking in my opinion. No filtration system or filtered water from the fridge. 5. There are some small key kitchen items that were missing like a working can opener, a spaghetti server 6. You get exactly how many towels and rags as people in the house, you will not get more so if you need more then bring you own.
It was a great location, easy in, easy out to the beach and pool. Gorgeous view. I would stay in the complex again but would likely try a different room.

- Anonymous from Willis, Posted: 07/01/2022

We are glad you enjoyed the location and appreciate the feedback on the items mentioned. Our HOA department is looking into the interior door locks as we believe they are not required to have locks. The laundry room has been remove from the listing to avoid any confusion moving forward. The AC has been repaired and we apologize as it was running at capacity on your last visit. You are always welcome to inform us of missing items or any issues during your stay so we can replace it while you are here. Thank you for your feedback and we hope to see you soon!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Right in the water, ocean views from the balcony, great pool and kind office staff.

The bedding is in need of an update so bring your own pillows and maybe even your own sheets if that matters to you..

Other than that, this little gem is all you need for a wonderful time at the beach. Very clean and perfectly situated.

We won't stay anywhere else when coming to Port A.

- Anonymous from Austin, Posted: 06/22/2022

Thank you for such a kind review! We will look into the bedding to see if it is in need of replacement. Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to hosting you again!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We had a great view of the ocean and the pool. This was the ideal location! Traveling with a toddler and infant it was important to have the option of the swimming pool and the beach in close proximity. We had the best of both worlds. We are planning another visit hopefully sooner than later!

- Tina S. from Burleson, Posted: 06/14/2022

Thank you for the 5 star review! El Constante's beach front location is perfect for a short walk with kids. We hope to see you sooner than later as well!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Great place and fun environment like always. 205 was great but I can’t give it a 5 star because beds were horrible. For $500 a night they should invest in puffy mattresses. I can’t recommend 205.

- Domingo C. from San Antonio, Posted: 03/22/2022

Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to see you return to this great atmosphere! We do apologize you did not find the beds comfortable. All guest have a different preferred bed style, and although these are firmer beds, there has been a topper placed on them. Since we place the topper, we haven't had any complaints. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to host you for another stay!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

GREAT Location! My "In-Love" laws have been coming to these Condos at least twice a year for 20 years! On multiple trips, they have invited US (Their Son and myself (their honorary daughter) to join them on occasion. They have never stayed in this Condo 205. This CONDO #205 is by far the BEST location at El Constante! Best of both worlds - 3 balconies! 2 of them overlooking the Beach and boardwalk and 1 balcony overlooking the enclosed, interior, heated pool and hut tub and atrium area. Best located CONDO on Whitecap Beach right by the Jetty! Unfortunately, our stay this time was not Ideal. ALL the other trips our folks made to El Constante where delightful and never ANY complaints and I'm not really a complainer. But this time was different. We were only there for 5 nights (2/21-2/25). I wanted them to have 7 nights, but it was just more than my Condo budget of $2,000 allowed. That budget only got us 5 nights their and I even contacted them to see if I could get a frequent customer discount or get the 7 desired nights for $2K, but they said they were giving me the best deal they could, so I chose another nearby Condo for much cheaper, but newly renovated, and much nicer interior, bedding and amenities, and twice the size! We loved it and wished we had stayed there for the whole 7 nights! The horror at El Constante began our first morning there as we awoke at 8am to the most unpleasant noises! The intense drilling, banging, thumping, vibrating, loud poundinig, jack hammers, etc. This went on all day except for one hour lunch break and done around 4pm each day we were there! IT WAS AWFUL! My beef is that Mgmt never said a word. Never notified us this construction or destruction was going to take place the ENTIRE time we were there. Our folks are elderly (both 82) and this trip was a surprise for them and was supposed to be restful, relaxing, rejuvenating and peaceful! That's what El Constante usually delivers, but really MISSED the MARK this trip! :(

- Misty H. from Dallas, Posted: 02/28/2022

Thank you Misty for being such a valued customer. We apologize this trip was disappointing compared to others. Our team does everything in our power to notify guest of last minute construction the moment that we are made aware. I see we sent several different text to our in house guest about the properties projects and I will look into as to why you did not receive any of our notices. Again, we apologize about the project's noise and we hope to do a better job of ensuring all of our guest receive our notifications. Thank you and we hope to see you next visit!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

The unit 205 was very good, and the best part of that unit for me was that it has balconies facing the the Gulf of Mexico. I especially enjoyed the view of the sunrise, the Gulf, and the morning and evening walks along the waterfront.

- Vaida J. from Canyon Lake, Posted: 02/21/2022

We are thrilled to know you experienced that awesome view on your vacation! We look forward to hosting your next "escape" !

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Great

- Maria T. , Posted: 10/18/2021

Thank you for your 5-star review! We hope to see you back for another great stay at El Constante.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

The bathrooms were dirty. There was sand on the floor on bottom level. The shower curtain upstairs needs to be thrown out. Smelled of urine and is molded. Both showers have mold. Cabinet in upstairs bathroom is falling apart. Tile on floor in upstairs bathroom coming up. Seal on refrigerator door coming off and has mold. AC wouldn’t keep upstairs cool. Never staying in 205 again...probably not coming back to el constante.

- David B. from Brady, Posted: 08/29/2021

Thank you for your honest feedback. We sincerely apologize for the cleaning issues you experienced as this is not up to our usual standard. Should you have made us aware during your stay we would have addressed these oversights immediately. We will get with our maintenance and housekeeping team to address the issues mentioned. We will reach out directly in hopes to host you in the future and provide a better experience with us here at El Constante.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Unit 205 is amazing! So beautiful, incredible views, helpful management staff and a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back.

- Anonymous from San Antonio , Posted: 06/18/2021

We strive for reviews like this! Thank you for the awesome feedback and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Check In and Check Out were convenient and easy. Staff was very polite and helpful. Property is well taken care of and location is wonderful. Access to the beach is just steps away from your room!

- Ashley S. from Sellersburg, Posted: 10/24/2020

We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us! We hope to see you back soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

El Constante is the best for families and their children to enjoy the sun & surf. Also have a great pool. Able to walk out of your condo and right onto the beach.

- Jimmy C. from Mountain Home, Posted: 10/20/2020

We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

The location is the best thing about this condo. We were told there was an extreme cleaning protocol due to COVID-19, but we took our own cleaning supplies and I am glad we did. The cloths we used to clean and sanitize all the touchable surfaces, were black when we were done. These clearly hadn’t been cleaned in a while. The upstairs never cooled, the AC only worked downstairs. The bed in the 2nd bedroom is awful. It is broken, and whoever sleeps on the side by the door, is going to roll off it if they completely relax. Other than that, the condo was in pretty good shape. You cannot best the view. Waking up to the ocean greeting you every morning is spectacular. We would book this again, but I would again, bring my own cleaning supplies, and hoped the AC was repaired.

- Anonymous from San Antonio, Posted: 10/17/2020

Recently stayed for a week and overall it was a great room great experience. The only thing I will say is that we noticed as soon as we walked in, it wasn’t cleaned very well.

- William G. from Belton , Posted: 07/16/2020

The rental was perfect for our family beach trip. The view is gorgeous right off the balcony, and our kids loved swimming in the pool. Great unit and great amenities! Can’t wait to stay here again next year!

- Emily S. from Fort Worth, Posted: 06/28/2020

Awesome

- Obed C. from New Braunfels, Posted: 06/23/2020

Amazing views of the beach. Easy check in process. Unfortunately a less family friendly crowd then our last visit. Little respect of guest for pool/spa or noise rules.

- Anonymous from college station, Posted: 06/02/2020

Guests change week-to-week. Sorry to hear your experience with them wasn't great, hope we see you back again soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Our stay at El Constante on Mother's Day weekend was awesome! The property was nice and clean the office staff gave us service with a smile. The only complaint that I have is there was not a full length mirror in the master bedroom. We will definitely be staying again hopefully sometime soon.

- Yvette Y. from San Antonio , Posted: 05/12/2020

Our family vacation was great and definitely will come again for a longer period of time!

- Anonymous from San Antonio , Posted: 03/26/2020

Been to El Constante numerous times in the past 30 years and Always have the best time ever! The staff are super nice and accommodating. The condo was clean and fully supplied with cookware, cooking utensils, dishes, silverware, coffee maker, blender etc. The only thing you might bring is a couple more blankets if you need to use the pull out sofa bed. The decor was beach themed which I love! The view from the balcony of the waves crashing in was so peaceful! The beach was emasculate and the water was clear and more beautiful than I have ever seen it! The pool and hot tub were perfect. I absolutely love this place! The only thing I would suggest is to have bar stools in unit 205. We had 6 people and there were only 4 chairs at the table. Other than that we loved our stay and will continue to stay at El Constante!

- Vicki B. from Austin, Posted: 10/04/2019

My family and I really enjoyed our vacation this year. It was a lovely stay with plenty of room and great views looking out towards the ocean! I only had 2 complaints and that was the beds being extra firm!! My family and I had trouble adjusting.2nd, it took some time to cool off the second floor during the evenings and it didn't feel as though air was pushing through the vents. Luckily there was a box fan I was able to use to help circulate air. Otherwise, this was a great place to stay, customer service was awesome and we can't wait for our next trip!

- Cashanna H. from WACO, Posted: 09/05/2019

The rental was located right on the beach and had most everything we needed for a great weekend. We would definitely return.

- Lucio R. , Posted: 09/03/2019

Had a nice trip with the family. Had a two bedroom upper unit. The property and unit were a little dated but clean. Only had a table for 4 but we had 6. 2 and 1/2 baths=room were nice to have. Enjoyed being right on the beach - a short walk and always a nice view. We tracked in a lot of sand though - constantly sweeping. The only complaint would be that the blinds for the sliding doors, upstairs and down were broken and not working correctly. Though pricey, I would recommend it - you can always split the cost with your guests.

- Robin D. from San Antonio, Posted: 08/29/2019

Location was amazing, disappointed that laundry wasnt included with condo as it was on floor plan. Condo was tidy but not very well cleaned. Air vents and doors/lights were extremely dusty. Vanity's rotting in guest bathroom as well. View was great though and stay was awesome.

- Ashli G. from Wichita, Posted: 08/12/2019

Thank you for the feedback. We'll get with the housekeepers on the issues you reported. Thank you again for the feedback, hope we see you back again soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We have been big fans of El Constante for the past 20 years. This visit has completely changed my mind. Since Padre Escapes took over management it has become pricier and gone downhill. Paying premium price for a beachfront 2 bedroom condo we experienced a day and night of a loud large party at the pool, parking their cooler on the edge of the pool and openly drinking can after can of beer (against the alcohol at the pool & right in front of the office) with loud music. Pool closes at 10:30 with quiet time observed...Uhhhh Noooo. Party continued until 1:30 am. When I reported to the office in the morning they said they 'talked to them'. I asked who to call if it happened again, they said the police. Quote 'We havenosecurity, just call the police. I called Padre Escapes and got a very snarky reply from Jeremy Clayton...not their problem.... I will no longer book any place run by this company. They absolutely do not care.

We stayed in beachfront unit 205. The beach was amazing! This unit however was not. Booked for 7 people, we were given 6 towels, only had 5 forks. Furniture is old and really needs to be replaced. Blinds do not work and should be replaced.

Disappointed in the unit & the party atmosphere, but on the beach it was beautiful & we definitely enjoyed that part of our time.

- Deborah M. from New Braunfels, Posted: 08/04/2019

Thank you for the feedback. We've all spoken with you about this situation and have apologized and again we apologize for this inconvenience but ultimately the best thing to do is to call the police. At no point was "not our problem" my response. As I said on our recorded call, If on-site security isn't handling it we always recommend calling the police. We did call and speak to the guest but if we are not notified at the time of the issue there isn't much we can do about it. Calling the police to report it would be the quickest way to resolve this issue.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

It exceeded our expectations, customer service was excellent. The views were breathtaking, place was nice and clean, had everything we needed to make us feel at home. We will definately be back.

- April G. from Dallas, Posted: 05/29/2019

I was not as pleased with unit 205 as I thought I would be. The upstairs did not cool off enough to enjoy sleeping upstairs. We saw ants in the bathroom downstairs. The kitchen was not well equipped. No coffee filters although there was a coffee maker. It was mostly clean but the sink in the downstairs toilet would not drain at all. At least it was quiet and faced the ocean.

- Anonymous , Posted: 10/18/2018

Thank you for the feedback. We apologize for the issues you faced during your stay. Had we been notified we would've been happy to address each of these issues. Coffee filters are not something we typically provide, as part of your welcome packet you'll receive a notification stating that we do not provide those as well as a few other items. We will check into your other concerns and get them addressed if needed. Thank you again for your feedback.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

I've been to El Constante quite a few times. Love the place. I've never regretted going there. The ladies in the office are so pleasant and helpful. And a kind gentleman (Larry) helped us with our luggage. We'll be back.

- Sidney A. from Spring Branch, Posted: 10/14/2018

It was the perfect room with views and access to beach. The only thing I would say is there was no supervision at pool where kids were getting into spa and making it difficult to enjoy. Other than that it was pleasant. The closet with blankets smelled really bad but they quickly provided new blankets once we brought it to their attention. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

- Jamie O. from Pflugerville, Posted: 08/07/2018

El Constante was a great location to stay. Our condo was very tidy. Bed in the 2nd room needs to be replaced - way to soft and light from the pool into the room was annoying. But the beach access is ideal!

- Anonymous from Austin, Posted: 08/06/2018

We have been staying at El Constante for over 20 years. Our kids love it and it's in the perfect location. We've recommended it to family and friends over the last 20 years and a lot of them have also stayed there. The new staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The room was great. The only complaint we have about it is the board you have to step over to get on the lower balcone to see the beach. It's a tripping hazard. Other than that the room was perfect. We will continue to visit every year.

- Rebecca S. from Granger, Posted: 06/29/2018

Our over stay was good.Property condition maintenance was poor as room 205 several panels on blinds were broken and missing.fans were shaking broken lid on trash can.room 204 needed painting.furniture was nice & amenities were nice happy with location(property was good I management was very nice friendly helpful.

- Christina W. from San Antonio, Posted: 06/10/2018

Thank you for the feedback, we are working with the owners on updating. Hope we see you back again soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Great view. Easy access to beach. Obvious the unit had been updated recently. No hair dryer as advertised.

- Carlos A. from San Antonio, Posted: 05/03/2018

We apologize if there was no hair dryer, we'll be sure to get one added back to the unit.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We had a great view of the beach and had a great time. Great location for a nice quiet weekend with the girls!!

- Deborah R. from La Vernia, Posted: 10/10/2017

We have owned beachfront property and have stayed at various condos with Gulf views. This particular unit has the best-unobstructed view of the Gulf.

The exterior has been recently upgraded and looks good. The balconies have a nice finish. The layout inside is fairly good with 2 very separate bedrooms with ensuite baths. There is a half bath downstairs.

We arrived on a Wednesday with weather forecasts predicting rain, dangerous high tides, and beach flooding. Well, it didn't rain and other than contractors working on the units, we were either the only guests or one of few.

So, it could have been the timing, the weather, the construction or a combination but the location alone should have been attractive enough to at least fill the Gulf view units.

For the money, you expect more than a cheap finish out. The flat screen TVs were nice. However, cheap old and undersized ceiling fans, $10 shower heads that probably never worked well, Gulf view windows with broken seals, original builder grade shallow sink in the kitchen and very low-end appliances take away from the experience. We own quite a few properties and they are our retirement investments and so we don't say "It's just a rental" as we make money by having a waiting list.

For comfort, the beds were spongy and the window coverings did little to block out the light from outside making it hard to sleep.

As for the complex? Parking is good. It appears that the exterior of all the units are getting makeovers and that is a good thing.

The onsite management was nice. The pool was well maintained and inviting.

Most will not read this review and only look at the star rating but this review is meant to be constructive to the owner of unit 205 as he/she/they have a wonderful unit that could have a waiting list if only they would upgrade a few more things. Most of which cost only a few dollars to a few hundred.

- Scott B. from BOERNE, Posted: 10/08/2017

Thank you for your feedback. As of February 2018 this property owner has upgraded the downstairs bathroom and and the sliding glass doors. Their plans for 2018/2019 are calling for upgrades to the kitchen as well. Again thank you for your feedback and for helping us to improve our properties for future guests.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

awesome!

- dean c. , Posted: 09/09/2017

Where to begin. An hour before check in they tried to place us in a different room that was horrible. So we looked at our original room and the entire place had no blinds on the windows and there was bare sheetrock on the entire wall of the balcony areas downstairs and the master bedroom. The master was hot our entire stay because the sheetrock was not taped and floated. They started a remodel before we got there and were not able to finish before our check in knowing we had reservations. I was very disappointed. They put blinds up while we were there but never came back to install blinds on front door so we had to tape a piece of black plastic to cover for privacy. With my entire family with me getting another place big enough that last minute would have been hard to find.

- Randall S. from San Antonio , Posted: 07/25/2017

We were disappointed with how things were handled as well but unfortunately this was out of our control due to the exterior maintenance. The property was not being remodeled, damage occurred while the exterior was being worked on and that contractor drug his feet and didn't get it handled in time so we were put in the difficult position of notifying you. That's why we gave you the opportunity to book the other unit, we took you through both properties and you chose to stay in that one. We also gave you a substantial discount on your stay.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted: