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Coastal Cottage

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Laguna Vista, TX
  • South Padre Island Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

En-Suite to the Caribbean Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Shared Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Coastal Cottage

Coastal Cottage will truly feel like your home away from home, but this is near the fabulous South Padre Island beaches. South Padre Island Country Club is only minutes away. The Marina is 5 blocks away, and there is plenty of room for your boat in the driveway at Coastal Cottage. Tucked into one of the quietest neighborhoods and all the tropical wonders you could ask for, you will be near the main road to the beach, but you'll won't hear the traffic. Fabulously decorated and impeccably clean.
The space
You will step into the Mermaid Lounge living area, spacious and comfortable. All furniture is new in 2023. Enjoy the large TV, sofa bed (comfortable as either) and easy chairs, or go right out to the screened patio with Eden like views of the tropical garden back yard. fully fenced for your privacy, or your dog and children's safety. the patio has a table with 8 chairs for al fresco dining.

The dining area features a gorgeous 8 seat teak custom table with a bench on the window side so your view out is unobstructed when not in use. The kitchen has all you should need should you decide to prepare meals for your family and friends visiting. There's plenty of storage for food in the pantry and a huge refrigerator. Just off the kitchen is the laundry area with a new full sized front load washer and dryer.

Each bedroom has a theme, and it's own TV, of course. Tasteful, but fun. The primary suite is the Caribbean Suite with King bed, Colonial Caribbean themed furniture, original art, heirloom designer bench, and statuesque lamps.

The queen bedroom is called The Palms. Light and joy fill it along with complimentary furniture, unique and irreplaceable art, and a walk-in closet.

The Seaside Fun bedroom features a daybed and floor level trundle. Intended to make kids love it, adults will also be very comfortable. This room features one of a kind, vibrant professional photography on canvas.

In a side area of this room is a dedicated work space. Natural light, charging station, lamp, great room lighting, and of course WiFi throughout the home. You will love the broad desktop, if you must work, this is the place to do it. The chair can easily be moved into the dining area to bring the total seating to 8.

The bathrooms are as luxurious and well appointed as the rest of the home. Beautiful walk-in showers, full dispensers with shampoo, conditioner and body soap, quality towels, beautiful decor, and the little things like the special makeup wash cloths.

Outside, you will find a locked shed. You have a key. In it are beach toys and equipment for you to use, but you may also use it to store your own outdoor items securely. Fishing poles, bicycles, whatever you brought that you want to keep safely tucked in this spot.

Out front, you already found the expansive driveway with room for a large boat on a trailer, and you'll still have room for several cars. Sure, use the hose to wash off the boat, trailer, or cars. Unless there is a water use restriction in place. We will let you know. You will be able to use our membership at the marina, so have a great time with it, only a few blocks away.

Just around the corner is a nature trail. This is very special. The tropical plants and wildlife are quite beautiful.

Just across Route 100 is the Texas Eco Tourism Center. It's worth a stop for the quiet pleasure of the unique reality of this very special environment.

East to the beach or the bay, north (not much) to the golf course, and not very far from Space X, Brownsville, all of the Rio Grande Valley, and even shopping in Mexico. We recommend Nuevo Progresso for safe shopping excursions.

No matter where you go, or if you simply stay and relax, you will love CoastalCottageSPI

Guest access
The garage is excluded from guest use at this time. Also, there are 2 sheds on the property. The one nearest the home has beach items for your use. The other is excluded and used for property maintenance. There are 3 locked closets. One is the HVAC equipment, one is our personal items, and the 3rd is for the maids supplies. Thank you for respecting these areas.
Other things to note
You will notice a sunny yellow bench on the front porch. It has 6 lock boxes. 3 of those are for your access if needed.

The one marked "C" for Caribbean has keys in it to the king bedroom suite (which should not be locked, but just in case you lock yourself out) and a key to the Beach Shed if you want to use it or get to the beach toys.

The one marked "P" for Palms has a key to the queen bedroom. Again, it should not be locked, but just in case it becomes locked you will be given the code to get the key.

The one marked "S" for Seaside has a key to the room with a daybed. Children sometimes will lock themselves in a room. This gives you a key.

The one marked "E" for Emergency has certain other keys you should not need, but in case we are not nearby and some circumstance calls for it, we will give the code for that box.

These codes will be given on request after you check in or on check-in.

Please note that you will not have the code for the back door. When home and moving in and out, be sure to turn the lock to the side. This will allow anyone to enter from the outside. If you turn the lock up, it will lock on the outside, but you will be able to exit. If the door latches, you will be locked out. You will need to walk around to the front door.

Also, this back door does not always latch perfectly. Please, when you close this door, push on it (or pull if outside) to make sure it is latched. Otherwise, it may open fully with the wind. This will allow the weather in, and it is less safe for you.

Property manager

Richard and LaVonne Engle
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H000122

About the area

Port Isabel

Located in Port Isabel, this holiday home is next to a golf course and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Padre Island Beach and Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, while Port Isabel Historical Museum and Treasures of the Gulf Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Bobz World. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Laguna Vista, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 27 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Isabel's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Oyster Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Reyes Bakery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Coastal Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Cottage located?

This family-friendly Port Isabel holiday home is located by the sea, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from South Padre Island Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Long Island Village Golf Course and Port Isabel Historical Museum. Treasures of the Gulf Museum and Port Isabel Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Splendid Jewel in Laguna Vista TX

From the moment we walked in the home, we were impressed. It is beautifully decorated. The home had all the amenities you would want and more. The beds were very comfortable and neighborhood was very quiet. The owners were great. We had a great time in the SPI area and highly recommend a stay in this beautiful place! anyone!placeanyone!anyer
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gena G.

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

Family Trip

Our stay was great and the owners were very easy to contact. The home was very clean and comfortable. We stayed there with our 3 children and had a very easy drive to the beach and to the state track meet held in Brownsville. Would definitely stay again of we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Good time

House was clean beds were comfy and check in easy. Messaged just several times and always responded close to food and places and short distance to beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nidia E.

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

Little slice of heaven

The property is very beautiful, clean, and the hosts were very responsive when we had any issues that arised. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Laguna Vista Getaway

The home was clean, very well decorated, peaceful and owner was very friendly and easy to deal with! Definitely will return to stay there again!!! Would definitely recommend to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Richard and LaVonne Engle

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We live about half the year at Coastal Cottage (don't worry, our personal belongings are all put out of your way in the garage, shed and one locked closet) and the rest of the time in Oklahoma. We love everything about the Rio Grande Valley and we love to share it.

Why they chose this property

It is so close to everything. but so quite and peaceful. We can be on the beach, or in our kayak in the bay, or at our favorite restaurants, or shopping in Mexico with no traffic in our way. And we can sit back and enjoy the paradise that is our tropical back yard.

What makes this property unique

The home is warm, welcoming, and LaVonne decorates with such flare. Remember, this is our home so often so we don't use cheap dollar store decorations. These are original paintings, new furniture, very nice appliances. I don't think you will find anything lacking.

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