The Mermaid Large balcony overlooking the beach. Perfect beach retreat in South Padre Island

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

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Beach view
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning

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South Padre Island, TX

South Padre Island Beach
‪1 min walk‬
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
‪3 min drive‬
Beach Park at Isla Blanca
‪7 min drive‬
Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Private bath off guest bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Private bath off Master Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

3 bedroom 2 Bath Beachfront House Sleeps 8

New updates for 2023! The Mermaid - Private beachfront house offering waterfront views of the Gulf of Mexico, and incredibly convenient beach access. Going to and from the beach is a breeze! This beautiful 3 bedroom home is perfectly nestled in the soft sands of South Padre island, and located within walking distance to the entertainment district downtown. It has been a favorite spot for many guests who return each year to enjoy a private and relaxing setting.
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Three Bedrooms on 2nd floor
Two Full Bathrooms
Additional bedroom on the first floor
Spacious living and dining areas
All linens provided
Laundry room located on first floor
Sleeping accommodations include: King Size bed in the Master Suite, Queen Size Bed in the 2nd Bedroom, 2 Queen Size Beds in the 3rd Bedroom, and 2 Twin Size Beds in the first floor bedroom
Maximum Occupancy 8 persons
Cable TV
Free WIFI
Light, Spacious & Comfortable South Padre Island vacation rental
The master suite faces the beach while the two guest bedrooms are on the opposite side of the house overlooking the neighborhood. Additionally there is a bedroom on the first floor with two twin size beds (this bedroom does not have a bathroom attached, and has a separate entry door from the main quarters).
You are just 300 steps to the warm Gulf of Mexico waters. At times the beach will seem as if it were all yours. This area of the beach tends not to be crowded. Using this South Padre Island Vacation Rental as your base simply enjoy; relaxing on the beach, collecting sea shells, swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, fishing for some of the well-known game fish, biking, kayaking, golfing, boating, bird watching, surfing and more. Whether beachcombing for shells, relaxing in the house, or just sitting back and enjoying a cocktail while lounging on your private balcony, we know The Mermaid house will provide the perfect backdrop for your family's next vacation.

This property is registered with the City of South Padre Island
STR License No.
2023-1197

MINIMUM AGE REQUIRED FOR MAKING RESERVATIONS IS 30 YEARS OR OLDER.
Keywords: Beach House, Budget Beachfront Rental, SPI Beachhouse

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Franke Rentals

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Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site 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

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier and Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Gravity Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.

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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

South Padre Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Sea Turtle Inc - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
South Padre Island Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
‪Louie's Backyard - ‬2 min drive
‪Tequila Sunset - ‬2 min drive
‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
‪Laguna BOB - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mermaid Large balcony overlooking the beach. Perfect beach retreat in South Padre Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaid Large balcony overlooking the beach. Perfect beach retreat in South Padre Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mermaid Large balcony overlooking the beach. Perfect beach retreat in South Padre Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaid Large balcony overlooking the beach. Perfect beach retreat in South Padre Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Padre Island holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Gravity Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.8

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Kevin G.

1 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great location

House is in great spot on the beach. Yard for the dog was perfect. Checkin was an issue. House is an old 1960s beach house so dont expect luxury. Overall we enjoyed our stay and it met our needs

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alysia H.

7 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Mermaid

This property had a great location right on the beach. It was real easy to walk to shopping and food. It was such a nice visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline N.

1 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Oceanfront Home !!!

We loved our stay the scenic view of the ocean from master room & porch are amazing our favorite home so far . Frankie was very accommodating and we appreciate his hospitality!!! We would recommend this home to anyone wanting a peaceful & beautiful time with family .

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

9 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We had a terrific vacation on S Padre Island. The location was perfect and the home was very nice and clean. Service was great with questions answered very quickly. It’s so nice we can travel with our pet and have a nice home to stay in versus a hotel. Wouldn’t have changed a thing, and hoping to return soon!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Jim F.

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

DO NOT RENT

House should be demolished; pictures are not accurate; it is NOT fully remodeled; flooring is squeaky and "slanted"; rusty nails coming through ceiling in 2 rooms; DO NOT RENT

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena C.

8 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location, fantastic house!

You can't beat the location and the walk to the beach is beautiful. Layout of the house is first-rate: rooms/bathrooms are spacious and the kitchen had everything we needed for a family Thanksgiving. It's an older home, well maintained and very comfortable. The deck is amazing. The bonus and laundry rooms downstairs are great extras. Loved it - will go back!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John P., Cincinnati Ohio

22 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Starbase 1st class basecamp

We came down for the 2nd flight test of the SpaceX rocket dubbed Starship. As experienced launch goer-to-ers, we knew that you better plan for at least a week long stay on test flights since problems can arise at any time and delays are possible. The Mermaid served us very well on SPI for a week long stay. The view to the east is spectacular, food in town is great, and the beach is superb.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arizona V.

21 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Management Company

Management company was professional and helpful. They provided a new grill when we inquired. They answered all questions promptly. The view from home was spectacular and location was great for exploring South Padre Island and spending time on the beach.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

17 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place on the beach

It's a perfect place to stay with your family on the beach. We didn't have any problems with the place. That being said, there are quite a few maintenance issues with the property that we would love to see fixed before we stay again. Like the valve in the master shower. It can only get luke-warm at best, but we made due.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jane B.

25 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, very dated and minimal furnishings

This house was great for the access to the beach. However, there were very few kitchen supplies ( bowls, silverware, coffee mugs, etc.) Additionally there were only a few washcloths, kitchen towels, and other items. 2 wineglasses. They were very sparse in making this house livable. It had a smell which was not pleasant. I think this house needs some tlc before it’s truly worth the money we paid for it.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Jessica M.

11 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Property rundown

Buyer beware!! The house does not look as nice as the photos. Stains on the couches, the bedroom headboards, food on the floors when we arrived, the floors are all torn up inside, the microwave had rust. A foul odor was coming from the water heater and when I contacted the property manager about it, he responded promptly that they would send someone out but they never showed up so we had to sleep with our infant in our room. Some glassware had fingerprints, cracks and dust on it. The biggest issue: black mold on the ceiling in one of the bathrooms. The location is right on the beach which was nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kara K.

12 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quaint, old cabin with amazing view and beach access

My good friend and I had a weekend stay after a busy holiday season. Our criteria were that we had to be somewhere we could see the beach from inside the condo and that it was dog-friendly. While the images on the listing made the condo look to be newly renovated, it's important to know that it is much more of an older cabin on the sea than a midcentury modern renovation. The location is unbeatable, and the views are amazing. Huge windows! However, the place needs lots of love, and we're not sure it will still be standing the next time we visit. I had to contact the property manager for clean sheets -- they had stains where people last slept -- housekeeping brought clean ones that were definitely better. There are stains on things, lots of wear and tear, not super clean overall. I even went to The Dollar Store to get cleaning supplies to kill mold in the master bathroom and wipe everything down. The front door is the type of door you would see at an office complex, so that's weird and none of the windows open. I say all this because I think it could be an AMAZING property with some investment. Repaint the place, buy all new furniture, bedding, and towels, and fix the siding and the deck so you don't worry about falling through. get a new front door, etc. All in all, we had a great time and it is a charming little place -- you just have to be in the right frame of mind when you get there. The online images aren't painting a true picture.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chad S.

31 July 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Unsatisfied

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas d., Brownsville, Texas, USA

26 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute switch to Portofino

Original reservation was for a 1960s beach house. Last minute switch was well handled and got us into a 2000 vintage 3 story lux house. 16 ft ceilings and beautiful gulf beach views. Minor repair issues that were quickly handled. Very comfortable house. Excellent views and easy beach access.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew R., Round Rock, tx, usa

12 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family beach get-away!

Our first time to South Padre and the house was perfectly located and plenty of room. Interior a little dated but we were really there for the beach in any case. I would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

1 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

We had a wonderful time and the location couldn’t be better. We did have some allergy issues as the unit is old and pets are allowed. We still had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Scott P.

21 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Location nice, property OK

Close to beach. Property needs updating. Pictures in listing are several years ago. Refrigerator is quite old, has rust in the bottom & a very strong odor of fish. The smell finally started to go away on the 4th day (our last), which I would assume means it wasn’t cleaned properly. Expected better for the price.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Juli P.

6 Aug 2021

Liked: Location

Location, Location, Location

Our second summer staying at The Mermaid. It's all about the location, we love the view from the deck and direct access to the beach. That being said, the house is in need of some serious general maintenance!! We knew from our stay last year the house was dated but comfortable. This year issues with: given wrong code to check in, patio and downstairs lights not working, dryer sounded like it could take flight, dishwasher unusable and TV in bedroom broke. It made us sad because we loved the house and location. Would stay again if they put a little $$$ and TLC into this quircky beach house.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

11 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right on the beach

Great value for a family vacation right on the beach. So convenient.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

8 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation!

My family had a wonderful stay at the Mermaid. Located at a perfect location on the beach, it was so convenient to run back to the house if needed. We will definitely book this house again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn A.

20 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our week

We had a wonderful time at the beach. The house was awesome and in a perfect location! We only had one problem with the washing machine and they came out right away and had it all fixed and take. Care of immediately.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynda Lou H.

29 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach front

If we had opportunity to do it again, we would!loved the beach front!!!

10/10 Excellent

Francois D.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great layout, great views, great deck

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. We really liked how there were huge windows everywhere you look, with great views on the ocean. The large deck was a great congregating space, especially in the evening, where we gazed at the stars for hours. Direct access to the beach was key, as was the outdoor shower as your get back to the deck. Overall a great stay

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and location.

This house provided the perfect getaway. Beautiful views from inside the house and from the deck. Very short walk to the beach made it extremely convenient. It was beautifully decorated. Easy checkin and very responsive management company. My only complaint is the shower in the master bath did not get hot. We were able to use it, but it was cool enough to make for a slightly uncomfortable shower. Overall everything was outstanding and I’d definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

21 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!!

We had a wonderful time here. The location and space could not have been more perfect for our 4 adults and 1 toddler. The ease of getting to the beach on our private trail and back to the house when needed was amazing. The check in process was smooth and easy and the property management company was available and responsive for all of my questions beforehand. Would absolutely recommend and would happily stay here again!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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Guest Bedroom

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Private bath off guest bedroom

Private bath off Master Bedroom

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