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

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On the beach
TV, DVD player, video library
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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

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

Property manager

Franke Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Jet skiing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

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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 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

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 not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

381536

About the neighborhood

Map
South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 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
  • Isla Blanca Park - 10 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Community Center. South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Gravity Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jim F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Chad S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unsatisfied
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

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

8/10 Good

Alysia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Arizona V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

John P., Cincinnati Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Caroline N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas d., Brownsville, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

Elena C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach front
If we had opportunity to do it again, we would!loved the beach front!!!

10/10 Excellent

Francois D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mike W., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is everything
Sure, the house is a bit 'aged' but has it where it counts. Large comfortable beds, big patio, and it's on the beach! You have a path right from the backyard to the beach, and the views from the master are fantastic. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020