Pathway to the Sea C104

We arrived at early at 1:30 so I called to check and see if our room might be ready. I was told it wasn’t and they would text us when available. We sat in front of our unit until 3:19 when they finally texted us checkin information. No one went in and out the unit and it was already cleaned and could have been available to us. Don’t lie and say you will text people if the unit is ready early if you aren’t going to. This was my only major problem but I may not come back because of it. One of the owners was on site and even said he saw them cleaning our room early that morning.

- Melissa M. from La Grange , Posted: 07/21/2023

Thank you for your review, Melissa. Per our systems, it shows our cleaners actually finished your unit at 1:21pm and our inspection team was able to get in there at 2:47pm and finish the inspection by 3:08pm, which flagged the unit as ready for you to check in and automatically sent your check in instructions at 3:18pm. Our check-in times start at 4pm, so I'm happy we were able to get you in a little early. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you again.

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This condo was a fabulous place to stay. So close to the beach and the fact that we didn’t face the carry out stuff any stairs was a major plus! The beds are comfy! The kitchen isn’t small at all & had everything you could need. I will definitely be renting this place again!

- Yvonne G. from San Antonio, Posted: 05/25/2023

Thank you for your kind review. We agree that Pathways to the Sea is great for staying close to the beach. We are so happy you had a great stay with us and we hope to see you again for another relaxing beach vacation. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!

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The condo was great! We stayed cool and comfortable when indoors. We had everything we needed. The pathway to the beach was a little worn but easily walked on. We enjoyed our stay.

- Sabrina V. from New Braunfels, Posted: 08/03/2022

Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes to host a fun girls trip! Glad you all took a much needed "escape". See you next time.

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Our condo was clean & welcoming. The kitchen was very well stocked with all the utensils, dishes, pans, coffee makers. There was a hose outside to rinse off with before coming in. The appliances were in good condition. We never gad any contact with anyone who works there. The pool definitely could have been cleaner... used it once & left when a roach swam towards me in the water, there were things floating in the water. The grills at the pavilion were also in need of a good cleaning.
My actual condo was wonderful.
The features open to everyone staying at the complex we’re not so well taken care of.

- Anonymous from BRYAN, Posted: 07/18/2022

Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with Padre Escapes. We have passed along the mentioned items to the HOA as they would be the ones to take care of the pool and amenities. Thank you!

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When we got there, we were very excited that it was a clean and had plenty of room for my family. One night, the fire alarms started beeping at 3 am every 5 minutes, and then went off for almost an hour. I called maintenance for an emergency, they said someone was on their way, and no one came. Meanwhile, I'm out sitting with my 3 kids (including my autistic child) waiting for someone to clear the alarms. After an hour and a siting of a wild animal, I called the fire dept to make sure the air was clear and reset the alarms. Maintenance guy showed up sometime the next day and no one called to make up for this awful incident. We will never stay here again.

- Sarah G. from Princeton, Posted: 07/13/2022

Thank you for your feedback, we apologize for the inconvenience this is certainly not up to our normal standard. We usually are able to address after hour calls in a timely manner and I'm so sorry we dropped the ball on this occasion. We will be sure to address this with the scheduled on call agent to make sure it doesn?t happen again going forward. We hope you are able to stay with us again, call us direct so we may work out a discounted rate. Thank you!

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The property and condo. was clean and well maintained. The staff with Padre Escapes provided excellent customer service and great recommendations for local restaurants. Thank you for a great stay!

- Kaye C. from Georgetown, Posted: 04/25/2022

Thank you! I will be sure to pass along this great review to our team! We hope you enjoyed the recommendations!

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We loved the location of the VRBO. Ground floor- close to pool and pathway to the beach. Had everything we needed for our stay (except a scissors :) ) Would definitely stay again- but would make sure and clarify if the pool is heated or not. The pool was not heated when we were there and we were unable to swim in it - it was very cold. Other than that- a wonderful stay for a family of 5!

- Sarah P. from Farmington, Posted: 04/02/2022

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed this unit and the amenities! Pathways to the sea does have a heated pool however mechanical issues can occur during your stay, that unfortunately we have no control over. In the event that this does happen, we do our best to notify guest of updates during your stay. We hope to host soon!

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It’s a charming condo that is close to everything yet not too far to get over to Corpus! It was nice to see that any complaints from previous guests were taken care of. The only two negative things - the heated pool isn’t warm in March....and - the unit we rented - being a ground floor unit - our upstairs neighbors were up early and late so it was super noisy with the thump thump thump. If you are accustomed to a “homey” rental place (which I love) this is not it - more like a 5* hotel unit. Other than that - we really enjoyed it and would return because of the location- 1/2 block from the beach!

- Anonymous from Aspen, Posted: 03/22/2022

Thank you for your great feedback and noticing that Padre Escapes does make every effort trying to resolve any issues past guest mention. The pool heater will be getting replaced on 3.29.22 so hopefully for your next visit, the pool is the perfect temperature! We look forward to your next stay at this perfect location!

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We rented this condo for a month. It's in a great location and a nice complex with a pool and barbecue area. This unit was a little spartan - no TV in the bedroom, no dressers for clothes in either bedroom, few serving dishes. IF you really had 8 people for a long stay I would look for a nicer unit. It was fine for the two of us with occasional visits from family. The long tern rate in the fall was a definite plus. Padre Escapes is great and fixed our minor maintenance issues right away.

- Sara V. from San Antonio, Posted: 11/08/2021

Thank you for the feedback, Sara! We have notified the owner of your amazing suggestions. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to hosting you again!

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Cons:
-When we walked in we were hit with a terrible smell of mold/mildew. It was so bad that the kids had a coughing fit at bedtime and the allergy sufferer had a flare-up and couldn't breathe. He almost slept on the patio and slept with an N95 mask. The smell was mostly gone by the third night.
-This place was filthy. The floors and showers hadn't been cleaned. I purchased a Swiffer and used an entire package of pads. The kitchen area alone came up black and muddy. The dishes had smudges on them. The drawers were filthy. There were crumbs in the silverware tray. We ended up spending our first night deep cleaning the entire condo.
-The kitchen was terribly equipped and disorganized. And filthy. Get a new set of pots and pans. Also, no room to put groceries.

Pros:
-The location is fantastic and close to the beach. We had a blast!
-Booking, check-in, and check-out are very easy.
-The appliances were nice and worked well.
-Sheets, beds, and towels were clean.
-The grounds are well kept and rest of facilities are nice.

- Anonymous from Round Rock, Posted: 08/14/2021

We deeply apologize for the cleaning issues and our housekeeping supervisor has been notified. Please note for the future that we will send a housekeeper back to address all cleaning issues. Besides the fact, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your time here on the island! We look forward to hosting you again!

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good location

- luis a c. from houston, Posted: 07/19/2021

Everything was real clean and everything we needed was available. Real nice place to relax with the family for sure!! I’ll definitely be back..

- Anonymous from Not provided by Airbnb, Posted: 06/24/2021

This is a great location. Within walking distance to Whitecap Beach. Has a great pool and outdoor area too. I wish my unit had blackout curtains to keep the street light out of the windows but other than that everything was great. The management company is very helpful and take care of everything. You will love this location.

- Barbara A. from Edmond , Posted: 06/12/2021

This property was very conveniently located, immaculately clean, nicely appointed. Convenient walk or drive to the beach. Property manager was extremely responsive and communication was the best I've seen in 20 years of renting vacation properties.

- Robin M. from Driftwood, Posted: 04/22/2021

Thank you for the amazing review! We are so happy to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the proximity to the beach! We look forward to hosting another stay, Padre Escapes style!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Excellent check in/check out. Great location, clean, family friendly and affordable.

- Nguyen K. from Fayetteville , Posted: 03/31/2021

Thank you for the kind feedback!

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The home was very clean, comfortable, updated appliances, a home away from home feel. At the most, a one minute walk to the beach or drive onto beach. There's a grill and seating area that's very spacious and good place to eat and talk. Definitely will stay again, we're already looking for new dates!

- Anonymous from Austin, Posted: 11/17/2020

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the unit and all Pathways to the sea has to offer! We will see you soon for another great vacation!

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This home is beautiful, spacious and is in a great location. The kitchen was stocked and we everything we needed for our family trip. The pool was nice and the walk to the beach took a few short minutes. We will be renting this condo again!!

- Monica R. from Marble Falls, Posted: 10/04/2020

The bathroom in the Master has mold on the ceiling which caused me and my husband to get sick from, other than that it was a nice experience.

- Samantha L. from Huntsville , Posted: 07/26/2020

Had a great time the first May 2020 weekend here, last minute deal and love it every much, we will be back. The management company responded within 20 minutes to a small issue and it was resolved right a way, Very impressed.

- Roger L. from New Braunfels, Posted: 05/21/2020

Beautiful condo. Very clean. The cleanest place we’ve ever rented. Perfect for our family of 8. Nice pool & common area. Very short walk to the beach!

- Joy C. from San Antonio, Posted: 05/12/2020

Thank you very much! Hope we see you back again soon!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Good location. Gotta get those baseboards and doors clean. Looks trashy

- Anonymous from Leander, Posted: 03/24/2020

We have stayed in this rental twice. First time it was brand new, this time it looked exactly the same. This property is our go to when coming to the beach. A short walk to the beach, nice pool and the location is prime.

- John M. from Austin, Posted: 08/03/2019

Hello, we had a wonderful stay at your location. Very roomy and comfortable. Loved the idea of a code for the entrance. However, a few things were unsatisfactory. Both bathrooms had the vents extremely dirt - they were caked with dust. One bathroom sink was clogged and one bathroom towel bar was broken. Also, we did not like just one TV - we wish each bedroom had a TV. And, the iron was leaking a lot of water. Thank you so much !

- Jesse M. , Posted: 07/15/2019

We leased two units at Pathway to the Sea and had an absolute wonderful time. The units were clean, new looking, close to the water. Padre Escapes did an excellent job of informing us about the local area and things to do, etc. we strongly recommend using them and staying at Pathway to the Sea!

- Peter H. from Bulverde, Posted: 07/02/2019

We had a wonderful time at Pathway to the Sea! The location is great; the beach is convenient and perfect for young children. We very much enjoyed the pavilion as a gathering place for our large group! Our only disappointment was the electrical problem with the pool that caused closure.

- Anonymous from College Station, Posted: 06/22/2019

Unfortunately issues happen from time to time. The pool will be back up and running shortly. Thank you for the feedback.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

the people at padre escapes were very helpful with any concerns or problems. The unit was very nice with one problem it did not have any dressers when your staying for a month or more dressers are nice.

- Anonymous from Starbuck, Posted: 03/03/2019

Excellent Wonderful location. We really enjoyed eating at Island Italian.

- Thomas P. from Little River, Posted: 01/12/2019

Thank you for the feedback, hope we see you back again soon!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Condo was perfect & very close to the beach. Only thing that could have been better is if the bedrooms had TV’s. Otherwise perfect. Condonset set up was beautiful.

- Sonja R. from Oklahoma City, Posted: 01/01/2019

Just what we needed . Great place .

- MONICA C. from Austin, Posted: 10/30/2018

Very nice and clean place. Kitchen had everything we needed. Beautiful pool and cabana area. Great location in North Padre, just a short walk to the beach. Very close to restaurants.

- Martha C. from Austin, Posted: 10/05/2018

It was awesome. The place is beautiful and so clean. Pool is great for any age and the beach is less than a block away!

- tara t. from Austin, Posted: 08/21/2018

This was our first time staying here and we plan to make this a yearly place for us to stay.

- Anonymous from Smithville, Posted: 08/16/2018

We loved the condo .our ac control when out and they were there within an hour to fix it, which was just batteries. The only thing we didnt like was the people above is let there kid start running around around 6:30 am so next time we will only get the very top floor lol. We will be back!!!

- Anonymous from Cottonwood shores, Posted: 07/31/2018

Muy cerca de la playa .

- MANUEL ALBERTO V. from SALTILLO, Posted: 07/26/2018

We spent 4 days here for my son's birthday, and the location to the beach was fantastic! Condo was in great condition and beautifully furnished. There was 7 of us comfortably staying there. The pool was also very nice and the pavillion for bbq was large. Great place for a family vacation.

- April B. from San Antonio, Posted: 07/26/2018

The condo was very clean and decorated very nicely. I would suggest the addition of a love seat to the living area and the one chair was uncomfortable. The couch was very comfortable though. We were unsure of the "path" to the beach since it was unfinished. We just walked down the street the first day. It is just a short walk to the public beach. Later, when we used the path which takes you to the Island House section of beach, we were attacked by mosquitoes so take your repellant! We really enjoyed the swimming pool. It was perfect for old and young alike. In the condo, we could hear the people upstairs walking but it sounded like they were stomping around as they were packing to leave. When the new guests upstairs arrived it was even worse. I've never heard anything so loud in a hotel or apartment. We also made use of the barbeque grill and tables on the patio by the pool. All in all, I would recommend this location to friends.

- Sandra C. from Gatesville, Posted: 07/14/2018

Thank you for your feedback, sometimes you get people who are heavy-footed and louder but we haven't heard any other complaints about it so hopefully it was just those guests. Thank you again for your feedback.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We had a great time. The pool was great for evening dips. There was an issue of overcrowding in the pavilion. With only one two burner grill in the pavilion it created a sort of traffic jam waiting on that grill in the evenings.The unit itself was a great size for my family of four.We had an abundance of room. Could have easily slept three more people. This is a new build so there were no issues with appliances. The bathrooms we're spacious both having duel vanities. We would definitely consider this a new favorite. We recommend this for small family getaways.

- Anonymous from Arlington, Posted: 07/07/2018

Had a great time! Very nice 2 BR with quick access to beach and pool.

- Anonymous from San Antonio, Posted: 07/05/2018

Unit 104 that we stayed in is a ground floor unit on the back side of the building. It’s all new and has a modern beach vibe. The two bedrooms are a good size. Master bedroom as attached restroom with double sinks, toilet and walk in shower. It has a king size bed that was very firm. Second bedroom has a queen bed and a set of bunk beds. Living room has a sleeper sofa and on chair. Dining area has 4 chairs and a round table. Kitchen has microwave and stove with oven. The whole complex is new and still being finished. We had an ant problem in our unit and ended up getting some spray to fight back. Other minor issues the outside light is very bright near guest room making it hard to sleep, the beds are very firm, and the guest room really needs a fan or ceiling fan. The pathway to the beach is about 300 yards long and not barefoot friendly so bring some sandals.

The location is very good. The walk to the beach is just the right length to not be considered a long walk. There is a corner store nearby for basic groceries and stuff you need for a weekend. The pool is large and has shallow areas for kids.

All in all great place to stay and it will get better once all the construction is done. We will stay there again soon.

- Robert R. from Laredo, Posted: 06/19/2018

Thank you for the feedback. After speaking with you after your stay and receiving the same feedback we talked with the property owner and are currently working on getting black out curtains installed in the guest bedroom and adding an oscillating fan (due to the bunk beds a ceiling fan cannot be included). Pest control has been called out to treat the complex for ants as well. Thank you again for the feedback, we look forward to having you back soon.

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