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the space
The SandBox Inn is the upper half of an almost-vintage, pet-friendly, 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 1/26/12 New tagline: Follow the sand castle trail to the sandbox inn Breaking NewsThe Sand Castle Trail production factory has moved to the sandbox at the SandBox Inn. Here's one of the sculptures currently curing in the back yard. Once it is nice and hard, it will be moved to a new stop on the trail. Guests of the SandBox Inn get a bird's eye view of the sculpture garden and the multiple works in progress. |
Here's the Deal(s) |
SandBox Inn Wedding Packages
The SandBox has a special appeal for folks who appreciate quirky, unconventional, arty and simple. The SandBox Inn offers the whole package: a special place for the ceremony, a fabulous honeymoon condo and a gathering space that will accommodate as many as 60 guests. Take a look at what we can offer for just $1000 --
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I have a wishlist of projects I would like to colloborate on with creative, handy people. Does that sound like you?
SandCastle Lessons & Billboards Even if the SandBox may not fill your vacation rental requirements, there is no reason why you can't still learn how to build a better sand castle while you are here. I offer private sandcastle lessons by appointment all year long, and I can build a wedding or birthday castle for your beach party with prices starting as low as $100.
I Like Rocks. Rocks and Driftwood.
Shells, Pieces of Tile, Weathered Boards, Old Signs, Pot Shards, etc. etc.
Dad Feets and I shared a love for found objects - primarily rocks and pieces of driftwood - that are beautiful in and of themselves and/or as components of something larger.
I have been working hard on the east path that leads to Boppy's Annex, planting flowers he loved (come on, pansies!) and displaying his bird castles and stepping stones he helped me make. I am finding new homes for the portion of his rock and driftwood collection I brought back from MI, but there is plenty of room for more.
So if you want to make me happy to see you, bring me a rock. Really.
The SandBox is Kid/Pet/Geek Friendly
It is Always the Season of Peace and Love at the SandBox Inn
Q. How close is the SandBox Inn to the Beach?
A. 285 steps via my short, stubby legs.
updated 1/26/12 the photo gallery
"Sandcastle Academy" package deals
new testimonials
new house concerts in the sandbox
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Event Calendar (House Concerts & More!)
- Jan. 22 - 3 Penny Acre House Concert
- April 13 - Mitchell & Harris House Concert
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the history
'"sandy feet" has been a South Padre Island institution for over 25 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 SandBox Gallery/Garden is a little like the ocean -- constantly changing and endlessly fascinating. Enjoy a birdseye view - and free sandcastle instruction - during your stay! more...
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
• Padreritaville - Singer J Michael Lafferty's brand new Island Bar & Grill
• La Dulce Roma - espresso and gelato
• Shopping - Two big T-shirt/souvenir shops
• 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
• Wanna Wanna beach-front Palapa Bar & Grill - Great live music all summer long
• Stripes Convenience Store
• Island Cinema