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

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gravity Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Community Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

South Padre Island

When you stay at this cottage in South Padre Island, you'll be near the beach, a 1-minute drive from South Padre Island Beach and 6 minutes from Beach Park at Isla Blanca. .This cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gravity Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from South Padre Island Community Center.
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What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gravity Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Longboard - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Laguna Bob - ‬9 min walk

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Property Registration Number 2023-1167

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 106 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Taydem W., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at The Kingfish Cottage. The house was as described; the location perfect! Mostly walkable, we enjoyed our strolls to restaurants, shops and grocery stores. There are definitely updated that could be made, but a great stay for the cost. Owner was super responsive to our questions and concerns! A huge thanks for that! Wild totally recommend this place!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R., Grandview, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful visit at the Kingfish Cottage! Yes this is an older home vs some of the newer homes, but the walk to the beach is perfect, the home is spacious and perfect for a family or group, and overall we had an amazing Labor Day weekend! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in was a breeze, having 2 well-stocked kitchens was a plus for our group and no problems with Wi-Fi. We loved the backyard and parking plus easy beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and wonderful host

Spacious and accommodating. It has everything you need inside and out. If you cant find upstairs, check the garage... there's extra everything...towels,washcloths, pillows, blankets, etc...Plus, there's beach stuff and bikes. Wonderful host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation 2025

Wonderful home. We fit three families comfortably. The showers were phenomenal, especially after being in sand all day. Kitchen was stocked with all the necessities to cook all the meals during the stay. It was walking distance to the beach! Great vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachelle M.

Its fine in a pinch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kingfish

Great stay and great host! Would stay again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sanjay c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine W.

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Matt R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

Sherri S.

Family vacation

A place that provides all the comforts of home and then some.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Abbey Q.

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

Jazmin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa I.

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

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

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

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

2/10 Terrible

Shamilta C.

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

10/10 Excellent

jameel h.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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