South Padre Island Vacation Rental FAQ: What 466 Guest Reviews Say Goes Wrong (and How to Avoid It) https://southpadretrips.com/south-padre-island-vacation-rental-faq/ Most South Padre Island vacation rentals go fine. In the 466 guest reviews we studied, about 94% were positive. When a trip does go wrong, it’s almost always one of three things: something is broken when you walk in, the house isn’t clean, or the pool isn’t ready.