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the space
The SandBox Inn is the upper half of an almost-vintage, loaded-with-personality beach house located in a quiet residential area on the north side of South Padre Island, Texas. • Spacious 2BR/2BA sleeps 8+ |
 updated 2/26/10 S.Padre Island ROCKS April/MayFirst-Ever Sandbox Inn Song Circle! Scheduled for Wed., March 3 starting at 5:30 PM. All musicians and music-lovers are welcomed! more info... Rates Go Down after Easter -- then Go Back Up Memorial Day Weekend and the more intellectually gifted among you will observe that April and May - which generally offer the best weather (not too hot) - also offer the best deals. Insider Tip: The SandBox is about to be featured in a major magazine as one of a handful of "unique seaside cottages" and I have it on good authority that my phone is going to be ringing off the hook once the story is published, so you might want to book now before my head goes big and the rates go up ;-) Thinkin' Spring Break? Located in a quiet residential area where it can provide easy access to the party or a quiet oasis away from it, the SandBox Inn is one of those happy spots where both students and families can feel equally at ease. The sliding rate scale ensures that smaller family groups won't feel unwelcome and big groups of buddies will find enough room to keep the per capitas downright reasonable. NOTE: I am already booked through March 20 and have just reduced rates for the rest of the month! SandCastle Season is nearly here! In addition to the private, by reservation sandcastle instruction I have been offering for over 20 years, I plan to offer regularly-scheduled group lessons both on the beach (Access #16) and right here at the SandBox sandbox for reduced rates. Check back soon for details! (Of course, residents of the SandBox always get free or seriously reduced lesson rates.) Music & Art at the BeachThe buzz is building - the SandBox Inn of South Padre Island is a great place to play great music. and the word is spreading! I have been receiving multiple emails a week from muscians eager to play in the 'Box and so the calendar keeps changing - I've added an upcoming events list to the left to make it easier to stay in the loop, but if you would like your name to be included on my newly-forming mailing list for semi-monthly newsletters, all you gotta do is ask. I Like Rocks. Rocks and Driftwood.
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the details
updated 10/28/09 the photo gallery "Sandcastle Academy" package deals new testimonials new house concerts in the sandbox for last minute deals follow me on twitter Event Calendar (House Concerts & More!)
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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 2008: 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" - really nice gifts and clothing NEW and they rent bikes! • The Big Donkey - Mexican restaurant with killer margaritas -- owned by the same folks who run the rabidly popular Daddy's and Dirty Al's! • Paulino's - Family-run Italian • Island 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 on Saturday nights and "Port O Call" (blues and more) on Friday nights all summer long. I love this place! • Stripes Convenience Store • Island Cinema |
