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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51008 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Isabel, Texas
  • Port Isabel Lighthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Isabel

This cottage places you within a 10-minute stroll of Port Isabel Lighthouse and Port Isabel Historical Museum. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Port Isabel Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Long Island Village Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Isla Blanca Park - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • South Padre Island Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Isabel's Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pirate's Landing - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Reyes Bakery - ‬16 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.

Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home!

Complimentary Free WiFi | Central A/C + Heating | Walking Distance to Lighthouse & Fishing Pier

Pack your sunscreen for days of endless sun when you stay at this Port Isabel vacation rental! 'Grandpa's Beach House,' a 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers a well-equipped kitchen, Smart TVs, and free WiFi. Enjoy the South Padre Island Beach, make a catch at Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier, or admire the view at Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Park. Then, relax with a meal on the spacious deck!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 bunk bed (twin/full)

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs
- Dining table
- Books

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Deck w/ seating
- Outdoor dining area
- Fire pit
- Charcoal grill (new spring 2024)

KITCHEN
Refrigerator, stove/oven
- Blender, toaster oven, Keurig coffee maker
- Ice maker, water filter
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Linens/towels
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent
- Trash bags/paper towels

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- SimpliSafe alarm system

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, step-free access via driveway

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)
- RV/trailer parking allowed

-- THE LOCATION --

- 0.4 miles to Pirate's Fishing Pier & Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Park
- 2 miles to Pelican Point Marina
- 4 miles to South Padre Island Beach & Schlitterbahn Waterpark South Padre Island
- 37 miles to SpaceX
- 21 miles to Brownsville South Padre Island Int'l Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home offers step-free access via the driveway. Otherwise, there are a few steps through the front entrance
- Your safety matters. This property features a SimpliSafe home alarm system with internal motion detectors at the points of entry. This strictly detects motion and does not have a camera. Guests will have to deactivate the alarm system after entering the home
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,008 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

498033

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage in Port Isabel is within a 10-minute walk of Port Isabel Lighthouse and Port Isabel Historical Museum. You'll also find South Padre Island Beach and Beach Park at Isla Blanca within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home! a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home!?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO), which is 20.9 mi away (36 minutes by car). Another top airport is Matamoros, Tamaulipas (MAM-General Servando Canales Intl.), which is around 29 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home!?

Yes, every accommodation at Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home! comes with a deck.

Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Nice little place to stay very close to everything we needed would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney G., Rowlett, USA

Some good, some not so good!

We loved the location of this property—close enough to walk to the things we wanted to see in Port Isabel and just a very short drive over the bridge to South Padre Island.The backyard was as beautiful as it looks in the pictures. Unfortunately (especially as someone who brought a young child who wanted to play in the yard and paid an extra fee to bring our dog)—the backyard was covered in dog stool and there was nothing to clean it up with. We had to contact the owner to be able to access the personal shed to get a shovel to clean up 15 mounds of dog poop. I understand that this was the previous guests’ responsibility to clean up after their pet—but it would be nice if supplies were available to clean up after your pet (since it’s a pet-friendly location) and if the cleaning crew checked this as part of their service before giving the okay for the next guest to come in. The back porch was so nice. We loved the window from the kitchen that looked out onto the backyard. I do feel like it should be disclosed that the bathroom is not appropriate for anyone with mobility issues. The entry is extremely narrow. The shower is a completely tiled stall shower with nothing to hold onto. Had either of my elderly parents been with us, I would not have felt safe with them using this shower. It was definitely hard to shower a small child in it!I also had to spend over an hour dealing with the host trying to figure out the alarm system that was not working. Very frustrating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Amazing house and owner was easy to talk too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical home

Older Florida home nestled in tropical landscape. Fenced in yard was great for dog. Owner was very accommodating. Location was very convenient to restaurants & grocery stores. Only a short drive over the bridge to the island.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Homey

Great place to stay. Host could not control the COLD weather, but heater workied great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

vacation 2025

really loved the ladyfinger banana plants and quiet atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay! It was clean, had everything we needed. The beds were comfy as was the couch for relaxing. The backyard was an oasis and a great place for evening cocktails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brittany R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Worst Nightmare Ever

I can never possibly explain the worst nightmare that happened upon arrival for my 40th! This place was NOT cleaned prior to arrival, bug infested everywhere! My poor dog got bite by a spider recluse in the right eye an hour after arrival. $$$ later getting him better and still no response from Vrbo. I can’t post pictures of the incidents! How is it fair. Cockroach’s/waterbugs in the light of ceiling fan in main bedroom. Bugs alive in bed just absolutely disgusting and the contact was useless! Can’t trust this place. Don’t take your pets if you actually choose this place and I highly recommend against renting here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tawna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family short vacation

Check in was easy we arrived a few hours early and was still able the text the manager. My girls 16 and 17 enjoyed their room the kitchen was lovely even my four leged friend enjoyed. My husband and really enjoyed ourselves as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Houston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

The property was as described in the listing. The home was cozy and perfect for our needs. Easy access to the Island and to get to the road back to Brownsville. Backyard was really neat! Due to the recent rains the mosquitos made it hard to enjoy it too much, but that was everywhere and not an owner issue. Owner had wonderful communication prior to arriving which I appreciated. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay

We enjoyed everything about this place. A nicely decorated home with all of the necessities. My kids really enjoyed the backyard with all of the foliage. It is very convenient to local restaurants, the fishing pier, and the bridge to the island. If we ever return to the area, we will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing little get away

This spot is amazing! Kinda in the middle of everything and not far from the island. We had one minor problem but when I tell you the property manager helped out quick it’s an understatement!! He is amazing and our stay was a blast!! Thank you so much for sharing your little cottage with us! It is most def a home away from home!!! Will stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Little Bungalow

The cottage was surrounded by its own little tropical oasis, that made feel it very private & secluded. The home provided a comfortable setting for our stay, and we enjoyed the central location for birding the hotspots on SPI & the mainland.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danyell m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute beach home

The house was perfect- from the banana trees to the beautiful decorated house! Would stay here time and time again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port isabel stay

The house was exactly as listed. A few minor things but very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lindsay K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

We really liked this place, the house itself is great. It could use a few standard things like a sponge/scrubber, a hair dryer, some coffee to go with the keurig is usually pretty standard too. But it’s a very cute house and I absolutely love the jungle vibes and all the plants. That said, as others have mentioned, the fees for this place are absolutely insane. The nightly price is nowhere near what is listed because the fees are so incredibly high. Our fees ended up being 40% of the total cost. We spent way way more than we wanted to in the end and I don’t think I would book again because the fees are just wild.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port Isabel

House location & proximity to SPI was great. Appliances and furnishing were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geena P., Henryetta, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

It was a wonderful relaxing place with great restaurants, south padre, off shore fishing and relaxation! We will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023