Gulfstream 213

We were going to have a late arrival as my 7 yr size ld was sick and we had informed Padre escapes on time in the morning. We were assured that the keys would be left with the watch man of the Gulf Stream property. However when we reached there at 2am and met the security we were told he did not have the keys. Plus we were told that apparently our names were not on the reservation. We had two kids and an elderly parent and In the middle of the night we have to find accommodation at another hotel. We had to pay more around $350 for this late night booking at another hotel.
The following morning when we called up the padre escapes office nobody seemed to be ready to acknowledge the problem and somebody just went ahead and canceled our whole reservation.. one of the people who were talking to since morning just left for lunch and we had to repeat tge whole story to others.. This was preposterous! Then later after us calling them several times they booked us back into the same property and at the same rate. No aologies or compensation were provided to us and it was horribly to see that kind lack of accountability!! Will never go back!

- Avishek B. from Frisco, Posted: 11/03/2024

Thank you for your feedback. Upon looking into this situation, it seems our team did their due diligence with the Gulfstream front office and their team dropped the ball. As this is a separate company, we notify them of all arrivals, including yours, and they are to leave the keys with the after hours security officer. Upon speaking with their office, they admitted to being the responsible party and forgetting to leave keys/notate your arrival. We repeatedly acknowledged the inconvenience this caused you and offered to move your stay elsewhere to get you into another property as soon as possible and this was declined. We hope this experience does not happen again with Gulfstream as we are tirelessly working with them to make sure they have all keys made upon their departure of the office. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and confusion this had caused. We hope to host you again in the future.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We had the most wonderful time. There was plenty of room in the condo and two night we had the pool and hot tub to ourselves it was marvelous. My husband who never likes to go anywhere wants to make this an annual trip with the family. Thank you for always being attentive and present for anything we needed. We will definitely be returning soon.

- Denise M. from San Antonio , Posted: 09/24/2024

Wow! Thank you for your awesome review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We always strive to provide perfect, 5-Star service & accommodations! We would be happy to welcome you back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Great location. Right on the beach. Beautiful sunrise each day. The condo was clean and perfect for our needs. We didn't use the kitchen as we ate out each day, but everything we needed was there. I highly recommend this place. The people in the office were polite and the grounds keepers were friendly.

- Sylvia L. from Spokane Valley, Posted: 09/20/2024

Wow! Thank you for your awesome review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We always strive to provide perfect, 5-Star service & accommodations! We would be happy to welcome you back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes.

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We had a wonderful time staying at Gulfstream. It's so easy to go from the beach to the pool. The pool was large enough for a lot of people. The room 213 was beautiful and decorated like home. It was very clean. My only complaint was the windows from the bedroom looking out on the ocean were so dirty it was hard to see out of them.

- Anonymous from San Angelo, Posted: 04/23/2024

Thank you for the review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the unit. While Padre Escapes manages the interior of this unit, the on-site staff/HOA manages the complex as a whole, not Padre Escapes. Not to worry, we will be happy to forward your concerns about the windows to the on-site property management team. We look forward to having you back!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Loved our stay!

- Anonymous from Geneva, Posted: 03/16/2024

Thank you for the awesome review. We are incredibly happy that you enjoyed your stay with Padre Escapes. We welcome you back anytime!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

This place is such a gem! The condo was clean and well maintained and the location was absolutely perfect! The beds were super comfortable and the view was spectacular! The on site staff were friendly and very present! We are already planning our next trip back! (The coffee pot does not work well, be prepared for that)

- Anonymous from Dripping Springs, Posted: 10/05/2023

Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy to hear that you loved your stay with us. Thank you for letting us know about the coffee pot. We will let our team know so that we can get this replaced. You were an amazing guest and we cannot wait to host you again! Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We really enjoyed the place, and the location was awesome. The only complaint is trying to figure out the living room tv. We had 3 people from 3 different age groups that could not figure it out and we finally had to call maintenance.

- Brian A. from Houston, Posted: 08/22/2023

That is unfortunate that we could not help you with your tv issues. However, we are glad that overall you had a nice stay with us. We hope to have you back sometime soon!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

This was a 60th birthday girlfriend getaway! The ease of check-in was perfect, calling to ask question after hours was followed up the very next morning! Great customer service from Padre Escapes. The owners of the condo did a wonderful job and we were all very comfortable in the very sere, well appointesurroundings.only thing needed was a new coffee maker, this one kept dropping g grounds into the pot.

- Sandra C. from San Marcos, Posted: 08/18/2023

Padre Escapes strives for a five-star rating! We are happy to hear that we were able to meet and even exceed your expectations. We look forward to hosting another great stay for you!! :)

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

For a property that is over 50 years old, Gulfstream is a fabulous place to get a way. Couples or family, I have never had a bad experience. Expect my return, soon!!!!

- Gary R. from GRAPEVINE, Posted: 07/24/2023

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate you highlighting the timelessness of your experience and are happy you enjoyed your quick getaway trip. You all are welcome back anytime and we thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

My only problem was the TV didn’t work in the bedroom.

- Delicia P. from San Antonio, Posted: 03/29/2023

We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, Delicia! If ever you need assistance during your stay, feel free to give us a call in the future so that we may troubleshoot any occurrences. Thank you for staying with Padre Escapes!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Just what we needed for our mid-winter, mid-week getaway.

- Anonymous from Fort Worth, Posted: 02/27/2023

Thank you! Glad you were able to get away for a few days to recharge.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Padre Escapes, GS 213 was a great experience. 4 adults stayed and we had everything we needed. All staff was friendly & attentive. Condo is a few steps from the Gulf, can hear the waves outside. Only thing that would've made it better would have been a screen on the door in the living rm & and an opening door with screen in the bedroom facing the Gulf.

- Brenda D. from Clarkston, Posted: 11/10/2022

Thank you for the awesome review and feedback. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with Padre Escapes. We welcome you back anytime!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Great place on the beach. Perfect size for us. Larry was very informative and helpful. Close to fishing and golf.

- Angie G. from Powderly , Posted: 08/13/2022

We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us, Angie! You were an amazing guest and we certainly welcome you back anytime. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

This a great location to beach access with amazing views. The only issue was blender did not work and the light switch in first bathroom was broken and loose. We will return.

- Rena E. from Boerne, Posted: 06/30/2022

Thank you for your review and feedback, Rena. We apologize about the blender and light switch. We would have gladly replaced and/or repaired these items for you during your stay. In the future, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We truly want you to have the best vacation and are happy to welcome you back to stay anytime! Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes :)

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Celebrated our 50th with family.
Most enjoyable.

- Delbert P. from Houston, Posted: 06/18/2022

Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes to host such a memorable event! We are happy to hear you all had a great time! Thank you.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Came down the weekend after school out with my family. It was such an enjoyable time. Condo was perfect!

- Rebecca L. from Cibolo, Posted: 06/09/2022

That is great! We are happy to hear you had such a great time!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

This condo was exactly what we were looking for! Perfect location with plentiful windows that overlook our favorite stretch of beach in the area! Plentiful bedding arrangements, clean bedding and towels, comfortable and updated furnishings and decor. Would absolutely choose to stay here again!

- Tamara G. from San Antonio, Posted: 04/25/2022

We are thrilled to know how much you enjoyed your vacation! Staying in unit with a view of the ocean is always a plus! We can't wait to host you again.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Apartment was exactly as advertised, right on the beach and was excellently presented with everything you needed for a break.

- Anonymous from Katy, Posted: 04/23/2022

We are so glad you had a great break! Padre Escapes looks forward to your next visit!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

This room was great, we really enjoyed the view, great beds and room to move around. Would defiantly stay here again.

- Anonymous from Coushatta, Posted: 11/01/2021

This view is top-notch! So happy you witnessed the amazing sunsets that happen on North Padre Island! We will see you soon, Deborah!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Only thing we didn't like was the limitations on the amount of towels and such that we were allowed. There were six of us staying and was difficult to manage that. We were also only allowed four rolls of toilet paper for our stay. A couple extras would have been nice, especially with four kids. But overall it was a nice place and we were very happy. The view and proximity of the beach was great. The exterior of the building when we drove up was a little scary but the condition of the interiors was great and the staff was awesome to deal with. Loved the pool. Washers and dryers could have used some help. Had to pay the dryer three times to get our clothes dry.

- MIke M. from Bismarck, Posted: 10/25/2021

Thank you for your feedback! As stated in the signed rental agreement we provide towels and linens for the max occupancy of the unit and a starter pack of amenities to give you time to go shopping. Please reference excerpt from our rental agreement: "One bath towel and one wash cloth will be provided for the maximum occupancy of the unit. One hand towel will be provided in each bathroom. Complimentary amenities will be provided in the property as a convenience until you have time to shop. These items include a sponge, bath soap, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, and make-up remover wipes. These items will not be replenished during your stay." We are happy to hear you enjoyed the unit , pool and beach! We hope to host you again for another awesome "escape". Thank you!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

This was the perfect place for me and my family. We wanted something close to the beach, with enough beds and space for our kids, etc. Very clean, right off the beach, complex pool also very clean, etc. We will be staying here again!

- Anonymous from Chandler, Posted: 09/20/2021

So happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your unit and vacation! We are so excited to have you visit us again!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

The unit was as close and convenient as described. Loved being able to walk out (or drive) to the beach or enjoy the view from the balcony. Many restaurants are nearby. Beds were comfortable, unit and the grounds were clean. Plenty of starter supplies. Only improvements I could suggest is more dinner plates and some newer pots.

- Anonymous , Posted: 09/05/2021

We are happy to hear you enjoyed the location and unit! I will be sure to relay your feedback to the appropriate department. We hope to host another great stay in the future !

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We've stayed in Gulfstream 213 two years in a row and it was great!! The condo was wonderful and you can beat stepping out of your back door onto the beach. Thank you!!

- Robert H. from San Angelo, Posted: 09/04/2021

Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review! We look forward to hosting you again!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Overall, our stay was great. The condo was clean and just what we wanted - right on the beach. Loved the murphy bed in the front bedroom as it gave the perfect amount of beds for our whole family. Response for one problem was quickly addressed by the onsite property maintenance. The other issue was hot water in the kitchen, but we opted to let that be addressed after we departed. Loved the games and the beach "stuff" available for use. Having restaurants and shopping nearby was great. We even got in a morning at the aquarium and enjoyed a golf cart rental for exploring the beach areas. Would rent this condo again.

- Anonymous from El Paso, Posted: 08/19/2021

It sounds like you had a great vacation here on the Island! The aquarium is an awesome experience! We hope to see you soon!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Loved how close and easy it was to the beach.

- Kay H. from Marion, Posted: 07/29/2021

We love that too! It is definitely a guest favorite. We look forward to hosting another memorable stay!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We loved this rental! Will definitely be back again. The location was absolutely perfect.

- Anonymous from San Angelo, Posted: 07/16/2021

That is amazing ! We love Gulfstream's view! Can't wait to host you again!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Fantastic stay. We have stayed all over the island for forty or so years and this has a great location with phenomenal proximity to the beach. The room was well appointed and was perfect for our family of 6. The beach access road is right around the corner, but is not necessary as the beach is close enough to carry or wagon tarps. We will return in the future. Did I mention you can get from your front door in San Antonio to the sands in front of the condo in 2.5 hours.

- Michael W. from Shavano Park, Posted: 07/03/2021

Very nice

- Anonymous from Los Lunas, Posted: 06/29/2021

Thank you! We look forward to hosting another great stay!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

This was our first stay at Gulfstream and we loved it- perfect location, clean, the unit had everything we needed!

- Tracy H. from Glen Rose, Posted: 06/12/2021

Me and my family absolutely loved our stay!! My wife and daughter had never been to an ocean and when making our reservation we based it on the proximity of the beach. This condo is right on the beach!!! Enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub too!! The only recommendation is to put a laundry soap machine that sells small boxes of detergent.

- William O. from Bedford, Posted: 04/20/2021

We are so happy to hear your amazing feedback. Thank you for choosing Padre Escapes to host your stay to experience the ocean for the first time! We look forward to hosting another memorable vacation .

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

The unit was clean and lovely and the view was stunning. My mother was unable to actually go on the beach, but got the next best thing with that balcony. Would stay again!

- Emily M. from Cibolo, Posted: 03/31/2021

That is amazing your mom was still able to enjoy the views, that makes us happy! We look forward to hosting you all again. Thank you.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We enjoyed our month long stay in room 213. We had various issues in the beginning and we were VERY satisfied with Padre Escapes and their response. Issues were taken care of immediately.
We do wish we would have gotten a higher floor because you can hear everything down below. We did not know you could drive on the beach before we arrived and we were disappointed because you really couldn't enjoy your balcony view with all the cars blocking it and the noise that came with it. This went on from sunrise until into the night and sometimes overnight.
We totally understand that a hurricane messed with the beach, but the WHOLE time the machines were outside our condo with the beeping from 6AM to about 4PM. With my husband having knowledge in the heavy construction business he said it could have been done in a week and a half easily. Really ruined it for us!!
The boardwalk was great! We rode our bikes daily and walked every day on it. The pool was SUPER! Very relaxing. We liked the hot tub and the shuffleboard court a lot.
The unit was decorated very well and provided everything you might need to cook with. The best thing was the floor to ceiling windows!!!! That was the main reason we decided to book the unit and they did not disappoint.

- Anonymous from Geneseo, Posted: 02/21/2021

Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to hosting you again!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We picked this unit for it's location right on the beach and were please with the view and easy access to the beach. The Air conditioner was not working upon our arrival at 2pm. The property was able to fix it by 9pm and it cooled off enough for us to go to bed that night. This was a short stay for us so was disappointing to have to deal with a serious maintenance issue on our first day. The air conditioner unit was very old, dirty, and had a leak which would have been easily detected if maintained properly. The complex and unit itself could use some updating, but it was clean and neat. The complex staff were all very helpful and friendly. Nice pool on the backside of the property.

- Cheryl O. from Horseshoe Bay, Posted: 11/09/2020

We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the views and easy access to the beach. We deeply apologize for the rare occurrence of the air conditioner going out, I'm glad we were able to resolve the issue as soon as we could. Thank you for your feedback.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

It was fabulous

- Joann R. from san antonio, Posted: 10/29/2020

Great to hear! Hope we see you back again soon!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

The condo was adequate and for the price point, reasonable,but there were issues. The silverware was terrible, I think plastic would have been sturdier. There were not enough dishes & we had to wash often. The cookware was adequate but clearly had seen it's prime & was a bit ragtag. The knives were terrible & could not cut veggies or meat without major effort & ragged effect. Luckily we brought a good one with us. Serving bowls were plentiful which was appreciated.

There were some maintenance issues (ceiling light out in the bedroom, hot water in the kitchen took 10 minutes to get hot, & issues with the coffee maker). However, the staff was very helpful & responded quickly & cheerfully but could not fix any of the above. The staff in fact was a high point - every single one was helpful, friendly & a delight to deal with. I liked that sheets & towels were laundered & vacuum packed & the condo was very clean. The bathrooms were nice overall but the toilets a little balky. The AC worked well, another big plus. Info beforehand was spotty & not clear - the murphy beds were not adequately described & we got conflicting info on laundry facilities, ice machines, & how many steps to the beach each time we called (the steps to the beach are important to know - if someone mobility issues they are difficult to maneuver & made a beach wagon impossible) - things it would be good to know in advance). The rugs in the condo were curled up in several places & created a trip hazard. This would be dangerous for kids. Otherwise, the interior was nicely appointed.

Great location, nice pool area, & accommodating staff were big pluses (they even came up and helped us when we had trouble with tv remotes). I have stayed here almost every Padre visit for 40 years & found things a little run down this time. However,
the staff, proximity to Mustang Island State Park and the fact only 2 condos are in this immediate area were big benefits. The beach was groomed da

- Anonymous from Richmond, Posted: 10/25/2020

Great vacation spot for the cost and right on the beach and a very friendly staff!

- Caitlyn S. from Covington, Posted: 10/03/2020

It was AMAZING! Beautiful condo , Perfect View.
We had a wonderful time. Will definitely Return.
1 problem was the coffee maker. Needed to be
Shown how to use it . One of the staff did come and
Show us . Although once we did see how to use it,
It was extremely dirty. Couldn’t really clean it without
Sticking it in water. Couldn’t do that because of electric
Cords . So we just went out and bought a new one .
Did not use the one there .

- Joann R. from san antonio, Posted: 10/02/2020

A very nice rental property, right on the beach. Everything was as advertised and we experienced no real problems. My main recommendation is that both king bed mattresses be replaced as they are very worn out and lumpy. Loved the views and the management company was excellent. We will be coming back for as long as possible.

- Ken S. from Sault Sainte Marie, Posted: 06/03/2020

This was our second stay at this vacation rental. We consider it our beach home away from home. It’s right on the beach allowing easy access whether you want an invigorating swim or just to sit by the water soaking up the sun and sounds of the ocean with your favorite beverage. It soothes the soul and provides respite for a hectic life. The hot tub and pool are awesome alternatives. We will stay here again.

- Cindy H. from Helotes, Posted: 11/02/2019

Great to hear you've discovered this beautiful property as your new beach home! We love your feedback and hope we see you back again soon!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Great

- Anonymous from Garland, Posted: 10/08/2019

Glad you enjoyed it! Hope we see you back again soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Fantastic property with everything you could think of inside! Everything was well stocked and super clean. Nice higher end things you don’t normally see in a rental like Murphy bed wall bunk beds, board games and a library of books to read! Really cool and we’ve already recommended this unit to others.

- Anonymous from Little Elm, Posted: 09/18/2019

Beautiful condo! Great ocean views from rooms! Loved the hidden bunk beds! Loved sitting on porch and watching the waves. Close proximity to beach!

- Sayde D. from New Braunfels , Posted: 08/24/2019

Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Beachfront location cannot be beat! Thanks for the review, hope we see you back soon.

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

We stayed for 4 nights. The experience was awesome. Omg the view was splendid. We got front beach view which was something very important to us.
The room was well equipped with everything you need, including hand soap (even though I brought my own because in the past the other condos I stayed at didn’t) , which is very rare. Little things like that count when you are on vacation.
The rooms were very pretty. There were 2 king sized beds, one sleeper sofa, a bunk bed, so this condo would accommodate many people. We go to the beach at least once a year and so far this Rental has been the best one. We will definitely come back again. Thank you owners for being so considerate. Loved the artwork and pictures and decorations in the rental. ❤️❤️❤️

- Kim N. from Round Rock, Posted: 08/17/2019

Very nice place, and we had fun on the beach. The location right next to the beach was a plus! Only thing about the rental property I did. Not like was that I paid for an ocean view which we had off our balcony, however the master bedroom big windows which could've displayed a nice view were so dirty you could barely see out of them. I asked to have them cleaned but they could not do it while we were there. I was a little disappointed on that cause of the money I paid to rent the condo.

- Anonymous from CARTERVILLE, Posted: 08/11/2019

awesome

- Anonymous , Posted: 07/24/2019

We had a great time in this condo. The place was nice and clean, well furnished. We loved that our balcony faced the ocean and was just a short walk away. The pool area is great for kids of all ages, they even have a small toddler area. They have grills set up by the pool and a laundry room. We loved this place!

- Anonymous from seminole, Posted: 06/08/2019

Great to here you enjoyed it so much! Can't beat Beachfront! Thank you for the feedback, hope we see you back again soon!

- Padre Escapes staff, Posted:

Perfect beach home away from home
This is my new favorite get away for a weekend or longer. When you walk into the condo you are hit with an amazing view of the beach through wall to ceiling windows. Any remaining stress evaporates as you sit on the balcony overlooking the beach. The beds are like clouds. We slept like babies. Although there are awesome restaurants in the area of every cuisine you might want, we used the full kitchen for most meals. The property has a heated pool and hot tub as well! Cant wait to come back.

- Cindy H from Helotes, Posted: 04/19/2019