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The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage

Welcome to our spacious, rustic 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom condo on South Padre Island, perfect for large families and groups. With two living rooms and two fully equipped kitchens, there's plenty of space to relax and enjoy your stay. While the Kingfish Cottage is an older building, we are continually making improvements to enhance your experience. Our condo offers classic South Padre Island charm and is just steps from the beach. Affordable and cozy, it's ideal for budget-conscious travelers seeking great value. Experience the authentic island life in our welcoming condo, perfect for memorable vacations and gatherings. Book your stay today and enjoy a comfortable, convenient, and value-packed getaway!

Property manager

Kristin DeGroot

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors, but feel free to vape!

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are allowed for a minimal fee of $100.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Comfortable Beautiful Cottage Beach Perfect Families
Comfortable Beautiful Beach Perfect Families South Padre Island
Comfortable Beautiful Beach Perfect Families
The Kingfish Cottage - 4br/4ba - Come Home to the Beach! Cottage
Comfortable Beautiful Cottage Beach Perfect Families
Comfortable Beautiful Beach Perfect Families South Padre Island
Comfortable Beautiful Cottage Beach Perfect Families
Comfortable Beautiful Beach Perfect Families South Padre Island
Comfortable Beautiful Beach Perfect Families

About the neighborhood

Map
South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 3 min walk
  • Gravity Park - 10 min walk
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 5 min drive
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 6 min drive
  • Isla Blanca Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Laguna BOB - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gravity Park and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Island Community Center and Sea Turtle Inc are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 99 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
A place that provides all the comforts of home and then some.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritza G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our family vacation, short walk to the beach
House was perfect for our family, closed to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Matt R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Deep Clean Required
Disgustingly filthy and not at all as advertised. Shame on all who list this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farell D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family getaway
Three generations were comfortable and happy in this great property. We had everything we needed and plenty of space for everyone. Very good location, wonderful stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We had a great time for the second year in row plenty of room for our family. The unit was clean and plenty of linens, the girls really liked the two washers and dryers in the wash room. Easy beach access right down the street. We will book this unit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lots of potential
Great location, lots of items for beach. Needs a good overall cleaning and some plumbing work
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed getaway.
This place was PERFECT for us. Great location. The house was exactly what we needed. If we didn’t have it, it was there. Grocery store and coffee right around the corner. Beach close by. It was cozy and homey. Already planning another trip and will use this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Abbey Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Trip
Location of property was great! Super close to the beach and walkable distance from majority of bars and restaurants. The provided beach items and extra amenities were extremely helpful with our stay. We really enjoyed the large amount of space to hang out and get some rest. The kitchens weee also helpful for cooking meals. Communication with host was excellent. Any minor inconvenience was taken care of or addressed in a timely manner. Only issues we ran into were small inconveniences with cleanliness but was no issue to take care of. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great house for larger groups. Quick walk to grocery store. Quick easy walk to beach. Good communication and quick response with owner/agent. No complaints
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the Sun!
This property was spacious & only a short walk to the beach. Any issue was quickly addressed by the contact. We did encounter a bathsuit.bottom left on the shower rod, but disposed of it & went along with our stay. Overall i would recommend this property to a yone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Alfonso S.

New Years holidays
The house is comfortable but old and need some maintenance on some areas, in our last night stay the heat broke down, Kristin our guest tray to fix it but she was unable to do it because it was in the first of January (holiday), in general we spend a good family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time will come back
Dishwasher wasn't attached to the cabinet and falls out. Wooden slat on top buckbed fell out. But the booking of the property was excellent and the property location was excellent. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Lisa B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cannot recommend
Many dirty dishes upon our arrival. Kitchen was disheveled, dirty, and overcrowded providing no room for guest food in pantry. Rust was present everywhere, both inside and outside. Several rooms had ceiling water stains and the bathrooms had mold present. I would not say the property was distressed, but it really needs much maintenance and repairs before it should be rented out. We looked into staying somewhere else upon our arrival, but nothing similar was available, so we were stuck. This is by far the worst rental home we've stayed in during our ten years of using VRBO. The home is very close to the beach, has very nice decks and balconies and a nice little backyard, so it has great potential, however it needs much work to be an acceptable accommodation.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families
We had a wonderful stay! We traveled with our two littles, and great news, the master closet and bathroom can each fit a pack n play! Woohoo! So if you are needing a darker space for your little one to sleep for naps , the closets are bigger than they look in the photos :) The host was very responsive , we had a question about the AC and she sent someone over asap, really appreciated how quick it was addressed. The location is perfect and walking distance to the beach, she has all the beach toys, chairs , umbrellas etc that you could want to borrow ready to be used in the garage! Also had a wagon that was really handy for taking strolls with our little guy in . The pantry and kitchen was well stocked, all the cookware and serving dishes you could need plus lots of spices too. Really enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Angela S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Needs maintenance / deep clean
The cleaning crew did the best they could, but the house is very run down. Faucets are barely attached to the wall, the dishwasher doesn’t work, floor tiles are crunchy/cracking/over cut/uneven. The whole house needs to be touched up and deep cleaned. Lacking attention to detail. We would not stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Johnny A.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Unorganized Property
Overall it’s a pretty nice place. Great location! Upon arrival we had to wait an hour to access the home. The cleaning staff were a little rude as well.. The trash can was full and we did not get another can until day 3 so the trash stunk pretty bad! There were no wash cloths to use. The linens weren’t stocked. We barely had toilet paper to use. Most of the rolls were in the closet barely had paper on them. One kitchen towel for each side was a little difficult. The owners were nice though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Shamilta C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Need cleaning
The property was spacious for all 8 of us. We’re a clean/neat family and some of the things we saw was disgusting. The floors still needed sweeping. The plates in the cabinets and microwave was dirty. There were objects left in drawers in the bedroom. Dirty tissue left on one of the beds. The air vents, bathroom fan vents and ceiling fans were very dusty. There were little black ants everywhere. We had to go buy spray. Guests should not leave condiments and other items behind if used, that’s gross. There were only 1 face towel per bathroom. We went and bought more. The white towels need to be thrown away and not rewashed constantly. There are items that need to be thrown away and not re-used. This property needs a deep cleaning. I was so happy to leave this morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ronnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kingfish
Over all we enjoyed our stay at Kingfish, both master bedroom showers are really small for a grown adult, (if you drop the soap you have to turn the shower off and get out to pick it up.😎 The property was clean and really close the the beach everyone in our group did not want to go home. The only other problem was the next door neighbor, he is racist jerk. My son in law is a wonderful black guy that would give you shirt the off his back and an Army veteran, the neighbor made a remark that didn’t set good with my wife a I about painting Black Lives Matter on the back of his truck then saw us looking at him as we setting on the deck. So my suggestion would be to be careful if you are planing on renting this property if you are black. One more thing that bothered us about the neighbor next door, people are non stop coming by his house all day long and into the evening picking up a canvas bag in then leaving, we thought it was a little suspicious. Just make sure all of you stuff is secure we just thought it was a little strange.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Richard G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
So disappointed Stay away
On arrival, one central air conditioner not working. When it got fixed later that day, the repairman said it hadn’t been serviced in a long time. Filters were black & in need of Freon. I spoke to Kristin & she apologized & offered to buy us dinner, which I accepted. Still awaiting payment from her. Next, the refrigerator’s were full of the other renters food, so we had to throw all there crap out before we could go and fill it with our food. My son sits on a deck chair & it breaks & he crashes on the ground. Luckily he wasn’t hurt. The next morning my son & his wife complain that the advertised sleep number bed won’t operate. We determined that the remote was broken and we bought a new battery, still nothing. Big lumps they slept on for five nights ! Told Kristin that too, but nothing happened to come over and look at it. Next day, woke up to no hot water ! Told Kristin & she said to check the breakers but we’re not aware that the water heater breakers were outside on the back of the house. Luckily, we got it to work again. Went to use the hot tub & it was so filthy, brown water, so know way were we going to get in that scum bucket. All the beds were very uncomfortable, furniture needs to be replaced. Hole in wall, definitely needs paint & updating. Also, when we opened out one of the dishwashers, it came crashing into my girlfriends leg because it’s not attached to the underside of the countertop. I’ve rented many times from VRBO & Home Away & by far this was the WORST unit I’ve ever had ! Even had to put light bulbs in the outside lights so we could see the steps at night. My advice is stay away & go somewhere else. Only good thing was it’s prox to the beach !! You’ve been warned !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Catherine W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
House was older than we expected. The floors were uneven and there was a strong odor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our group
We had a blast! Great separation from bedrooms to living rooms for young kids bedtimes and just a fun, not-run-of-the-mill, cool place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

candice a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great location to the beach and food places plenty of space for us the host was very nice and responded very quickly would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jameel h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodates all ages
We were 2 families. I love the layout of 2 separate condos into one that's connected. There were no problems, great communication, laundry supplies, beach fun...everything was good and no complaints. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cristina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was AWESOME!
Went to SPI with my family and my parents, as well as my sister and her family. We had such an amazing time. There is plenty to do just being at the rental! Home location was so close to beach access and property had plenty of beach toys as well as a wagon to haul all of our things! We will definitely book here again. NO COMPLAINTS!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home
This place was awesome, talk about having everything you need. It was clean and close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022