Title: Play/Relax at Casa Rafael, on North Padre Island’s Gulf Canals Corpus Christi,TX - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Play/Relax at Casa Rafael, on North Padre Island’s Gulf Canals Corpus Christi,TX Vacation home with balcony, near North Padre Island Beach ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35095900/35095836/a39ac4c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35095900/35095836/f439c966.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35095900/35095836/b06ef113.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35095900/35095836/2155f859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35095900/35095836/ef52166e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Just 2 miles from the beach, this spacious water-front Town-home offers a tranquil retreat. Fish or swim right off the backyard pier, relax on either balcony with BBQ and breathtaking views. With high-speed internet, cable TV, washer and dryer - plus comfortable accommodations for up to six - you'll feel at home. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Play/Relax at Casa Rafael, on North Padre Island’s Gulf Canals Corpus Christi,TX Spacious, two-story, 4-bedroom, water-front Town-home, located just 2 miles from beaches. Fishing, swimming, snorkeling right off backyard pier. Bring your own boat (18 foot max), public launch around the corner. Kayaks rented locally, or just relax and enjoy breathtaking view from our bottom or top balconies. BBQ provided. One Master bedroom on first floor, three bedrooms upstairs that sleep six comfortably. Can fit more if you use the downstairs couch. High speed internet, cable TV, washer and dryer. Great location with lots of amenities. The Town-home is nestled in a quiet corner of the island that gives you easy access to everything the island has to offer including miles of windswept beaches and numerous island restaurants and night life destinations. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: High-speed internet ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No cleaning fee. 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Pls leave house clean. ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Play/relax Casa Rafael North Padre Islands Gulf Canals House Play/relax Casa Rafael North Padre Islands Gulf Canals House Play/relax Casa Rafael North Padre Islands Gulf Canals ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.594055,-97.2323&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DimgDztmpQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40QBO%40Q%40QBOBS%40OBODQBOBODQBODQDODODODOFODOFODOFMFOFOFMHOFMHMHMFMHMHMHMJMHKHMJKHKJKJKJKJIJMJIJIJKLIJGLKJGLILILELIJGNGLGLELGLELGNELENCLENELCNCLCNCNCNCLANANCN%3FLANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBNBNBLBNBNBLDLDNBLDNDLFLDLFNDLFLFJFNHJDLHLHJFLJJFLHJJJHJHJLJHJJJJJJHJJJHLJJHLHLHLHLFLHLHLFLHNFLFNFNFLDNFNFNDNDNDNDNDNDPBNDPBNDNBPBN%40NBRBN%40PBP%40N%40P%40P%3FP%40P%40N%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FRANAP%3FPAPAPANCPAPCNCPAPCNCPENCNEPCNEPENENENENENGNGNENGLGNGLGNINGLILILGLILILILIJKLIJKLIJKJKJKJKHKJKJKHKHMJKFMJKFMHMFKFOHKFMFMFODMFMDMFODMDOBMDMBODOBMBOBOBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOAMAOCOCOCMCOCMEOCMEOCMEOEMGMEMGMEMGOGKGMIMGMGMIKGMKKGMKKIKIKKKKKIKKKKKKIKKMIKIMKKIMIMIMGMIMIMGMIOGOGMGOGMEOGOEOGOEOEOEOEOEQCOEQCOCOEQCOAQCQCOAQAQCOAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FOAS%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=43hX7cMeZcX1OFvosz-nBRS8Hjc=) Corpus Christi, TX #### What's nearby - Padre Balli Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - North Padre Island Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Whitecap Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Port Aransas Beach - 25 min drive - 38.5 km - Texas State Aquarium - 28 min drive - 45.3 km #### Getting around - Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive - ‪Padre Island Burger Company - ‬4 min drive - ‪La Palma - ‬4 min drive - ‪Captain’s Diner - ‬3 min drive - ‪Island Joe’s Coffee & Gallery - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Play/Relax at Casa Rafael, on North Padre Island’s Gulf Canals Corpus Christi,TX pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### Where is Play/Relax at Casa Rafael, on North Padre Island’s Gulf Canals Corpus Christi,TX located? > Located in Padre Island, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Padre Balli Park, North Padre Island Beach, and Bob Hall Pier. Whitecap Beach and Texas Sealife Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Play/Relax at Casa Rafael, on North Padre Island’s Gulf Canals Corpus Christi,TX Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### 4rhrpAEcd0Lr3O2ECPWffSl2fK29sG1pXlAFs4VkmtSfsTadazRDL2cKVAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb h. Sep 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing Trip Perfect place. Rafael made it easy. Will stay again. ##### 4rhrpAEcd0Lr3O2ECPWffSl2fK29sG1pXlAFs4VkmtSfsTadazRDL2cKVAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb h. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharif I. Jun 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place to stay The house was very spacious! The view was amazing and so close to the beach. Enjoyed the time spent as well as the house. Entire family enjoyed it! ##### Sharif I. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C. Jun 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing tournament stay Perfect setup for a weekend of fishing! Enjoyed having the boat on the water, and had all the comforts of home. ##### Michael C. 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