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the space
The SandBox Inn is the upper half of an almost-vintage (25-year old) beach house located in a quiet residential area on the north side of South Padre Island, Texas. • Spacious 2BR/2BA sleeps 10 |
 updated 5/3/08 A last-minute cancellation has left me with a Mothers Day weekend vacancy -- let's make a deal! Other dates I would entertain reasonable offers to fill: Are you an animal lover? I may have a deal for you -- more... Cool New Beach Cam - Suntide II - which is a condo complex at the end of my street - has just put up a very fancy webcam. This is extra cool because it pans and zooms and folks staying at the Sandbox can actually sneak a peak at family members who are down at the beach. Check it out! Speaking of webcams: Spi-cam has moved downstairs to the low-rent part of town where sandy feet lives, and now you can drop by the ye olde sandboxe any time you like. If you hit it right, you might catch me working on something -- I have been spending a fair amount of time back there lately as the weather has been perfect. |
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the blog
see what's new in the sandbox and check for last-minute deals the webcams "spi-cam" is broadcasting photos live from sandy feet's personal sandbox - Suntide II Cam is broadcasting from the nearest beach access the history |
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the innkeeper
'"sandy feet" has been a South Padre Island institution for over 20 years -- master sand sculptor, writer and now innkeeper! She has only one unit to rent -- which means she can lavish all her attention and resources on making this the absolute coolest place to stay on South Padre Island. The backyard sandbox/garden is a little like the ocean, constantly changing and endlessly fascinating. Enjoy a birdseye view - and free sandcastle instruction - during your stay! more... See your humble innkeeper's sand sculptures get blown up on the Travel Channel on Sand Blasters 2007: The Extreme Sand Sculpting Championship |
the neighborhood map
The SandBox is located within easy walking distance of • Blackbeards - Indisputably one of the best places to eat on the Island - full bar, burgers to steak to Mexican to seafood • Beach Access “Neptune Circle” - half a block from the house - public parking, chair and umbrella rentals • La Dulce Roma - espresso and gelato • Shopping - Two big T-shirt/souvenir shops plus "One Particular Harbor" - a new shop featuring really nice gifts and clothing • Mamacitas - NEW recently opened Mexican restaurant with killer margaritas -- owned by the same folks who run the rabidly popular Daddy's and Dirty Al's! • Paulino's - Italian • Dorado’s Bar & Grill - friendly, local cuisine, full bar and occasional live music • Wanna Wanna beach-front Palapa Bar & Grill - Try the fried shrimp basket and catch the Bongodogs here live all summer long. I love this place! • Stripes Convenience Store • Island Cinema |
