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San Benito Home w/Pond View - Short Drive to Gulf!

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Towels
Reviews
8.0

Very good

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4186 sq m

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  • Air conditioning
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  • Dryer
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  • Pet friendly
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  • Outdoor Space
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San Benito, TX
  • Popular LocationTreasure Hills Golf Club19 min drive
  • Popular LocationValley Baptist Hospital - Harlingen19 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarlingen Medical Center19 min drive
  • AirportHarlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.)19 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

San Benito Home w/Pond View - Short Drive to Gulf!

Experience coastal Texas at this secluded 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath San Benito vacation rental house, just a short drive from the Gulf and South Padre Island. With room to comfortably sleep 4, this property features gorgeous views of lush landscape and a pond, a boardwalk leading to a waterfront deck, and all of the comforts of home. Nestled against the National Wildlife Corridor, this rental makes it easy to enjoy watching local wildlife and is just a short trip from the beach and local restaurants.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed

Located in a private setting beside the water and surrounded by plenty of lush greenery, this lovingly restored 1920’s bungalow is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Climb the steps to enter this lovely red brick home, and find a cozy living room, complete with plush furniture and a decorative fireplace. The living area also includes a flat-screen TV with cable and a large window providing plenty of natural light. Check your emails and catch up on work from the comfort of the home office.

The home’s kitchen comes fully equipped with an electric stove and oven, and a refrigerator and freezer combination. Plenty of Corian countertops round out the room, making preparing your favorite meals a breeze.

Beside the kitchen sits a dining nook with a table set for 4 and a door opening directly onto the home’s patio. On the patio, enjoy views of the neighboring pond and catch glimpses of local animals and birds.

Downstairs, you’ll find a spacious second living area, complete with a large desk. The home also offers both garage and off-street parking, along with in-unit laundry machines so you can enjoy all of the conveniences of home while on vacation.

-- THE LOCATION --

This property is just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and features a private deck that overlooks one of the area’s many ponds. Relax among the lush trees by the water and enjoy the mild year-round temperatures or head into town to experience San Benito’s many attractions.

The area features multiple activities, including the South Padre Island Dolphin Research & Sealife Nature Center, the Gladys Porter Zoo, and the South Padre Island Adventures Park. There are also plenty of wildlife preserves in the area, as well as a public par three golf course.

When you’re ready to go out on the town, the area offers plenty of restaurants, shopping options, and galleries so you can get a taste of Texas while not straying too far from your rental.

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- ADDITIONAL DETAILS --

Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi, flat-screen cable TV, garage parking, in-unit laundry machines, and much more
- Located just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico - easy access to multiple restaurants and shops!
- Within 15 minutes of several golf courses, 25 minutes to South Padre Island, 25 minutes to Mexico, and more

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Dog friendly
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Please note that this property is not suitable for children
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

San Benito Home W/pond View Short Drive Gulf House
Home W/pond View Short Drive Gulf House
San Benito Home W/pond View Short Drive Gulf
Home W/pond View Short Drive Gulf
Wpond View Short Drive Gulf
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San Benito Home W/pond View - Short Drive to Gulf! San Benito

About the neighborhood

San Benito

Located in San Benito, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Harlingen Soccer Complex and Laureles County Park, while Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Museums of San Benito are cultural highlights. Nature Park Retention Garden and Nature Park Rain Garden are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and motor boating adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Treasure Hills Golf Club - 19 min drive
  • Valley Baptist Hospital - Harlingen - 19 min drive
  • Harlingen Medical Center - 19 min drive
  • Rio Grande Valley Museum - 19 min drive
  • Iwo Jima Monument - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Valley Intl. Airport (HRL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ornelas Bakery & Food Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Gas Station - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is San Benito Home w/Pond View - Short Drive to Gulf! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at San Benito Home w/Pond View - Short Drive to Gulf!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Benito Home w/Pond View - Short Drive to Gulf!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is San Benito Home w/Pond View - Short Drive to Gulf! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Texas Air Museum, Harlingen Soccer Complex, and Narciso Martínez Cultural Arts Center. Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Museums of San Benito are also within 9 mi (15 km).

San Benito Home w/Pond View - Short Drive to Gulf! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Could be a Nature Preserve!
We loved this place!!! It was very hard to get up and go anywhere else. We had 98 species of birds on the property during our 25 day stay. The house comes with a nice yard and deck overlooking the Resaca(cut off oxbow). Many evenings were spent watching the sunsets and observing the birds and turtles from the deck. During our visit we could have used some extra blankets as we did have some chilly nights and the kitchen could use a good cleaning and new paint job. There is a bath and a half, which means in this case a full bathroom with shower, sink and toilet and in the laundry room another shower(very nice) and sink. Everything worked out fine as we had three people during most of our visit. This is a very quiet peaceful place and we will not hesitate to book the house again when in the area. Very nearby is South Padre Island, Boca Chica State Park, Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge and Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park.
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Kristin R.

Description lacks valuable information!!
When we booked this house there was nowhere in the details and/or descriptions that truly indicates how isolated this house is from any major road. To get to the house you have to travel down one road that while paved it is not well maintained and then onto another road that is barely a one lane road with so many potholes it made it hard to drive. Plus neither roads contained street lights so while driving at night it was almost impossible to locate the house without making at least one or two wrong turns. One the last road before turning onto the property were 3-4 stray dogs who would roam up and down the road and while they never came onto the property it did make us cautious to go anywhere close to the edge of the property. Once on the property, the house was well maintained and had lots of places to explore and enjoy the outdoors. The property itself was more like a 4 star experience but because of how isolated it is it made for a difficult time coming and going each time we left. While the descriptions says 1.5 bath - it is really only one full bathroom with another shower in the basement rather than a second potty which made it more difficult and again the description was not fully accurate. Our experience with Home Away itself was not a positive one either - upon learning just how isolated the house truly was we requested to cancelled and get our money back so we could find another alternative but were told that our money was nonrefundable even though it was their description and accurate details of the property which made us uncomfortable. We will not be using Home Away again and unless you know the area REALLY well I would not recommend this property to anyone traveling to the area.

8/10 Good

Walter H.

Remote property that is great for birding.
Very well appointed two bedroom home with everything you need to enjoy your South Texas stay. The only drawback for us was the owners use of plug in air fresheners, which was mitigated by unplugging them and opening the windows. Lovely property with lots of birds!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018