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Portside Retreat - Modern & Cozy 1BD/1BA

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large vase.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a white stove, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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Living area
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom596 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Brownsville, TX
  • Place, Port of Brownsville
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunrise Mall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Gladys Porter Zoo
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Brownsville

Located within a mile (2 km) of Port of Brownsville, this apartment is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The apartment includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Port of Brownsville - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Sunrise Mall - 15 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Gladys Porter Zoo - 19 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Boca Chica State Park - 34 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • SpaceX Starbase Launch Site - 37 min drive - 25.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huddle House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Portside Retreat - Modern & Cozy 1BD/1BA

This apartment is on the northeast side of Brownsville conveniently located near FM 511 and Highway 48. With quick access to the Port of Brownsville and the SpaceX Launch Facility, this place is perfect for those traveling to the area for work. This apartment features a fully functional kitchen with all your basic cooking essentials. The bedroom has a King size bed with an ensuite Jack/Jill bathroom. This apartment has complimentary WiFi and Roku Smart TVs in both the living room and bedroom for all of your streaming needs. We are pet friendly and have green space located right outside the doorstep!
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking, No vaping, No cannabis

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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

  • Unit size: 596 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 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

Rules

No parties or events are allowed. No external visitors
Responsible person must be 25 years old or older and a staying guest. Some exceptions may be possible through higher refundable deposits
Signed rental agreement and copy of ID required to confirm reservation and check-in

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets must be house trained. No exotic animals. The

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
NO EVENTS ALLOWED

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, No vaping, No cannabis

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
Note from host: NO EVENTS ALLOWED
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 11:00 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Note from host: NO EVENTS ALLOWED
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this apartment?

This apartment is located in Brownsville, close to Port of Brownsville, Sunrise Mall, and Gladys Porter Zoo. You'll also find Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Loma Alta Lake within a short drive.

Is this apartment associated with a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Where is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO), which is 5.1 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Matamoros, Tamaulipas (MAM-General Servando Canales Intl.), which is located 18.8 mi away (52-minute drive).

Portside Retreat - Modern & Cozy 1BD/1BA Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice! Super clean
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our stay here was a wonderful experience! The unit was pictured & described quite well on VRBO; there were just a few very minor inaccuracies. Portside Retreat was pleasant to stay in and felt safe. Host was great to work with: very accommodating, communicated well, responded promptly in VRBO messaging. Overall this is a very attractive, quiet, 1-bedroom apartment on ground level. Perfect for what we needed in a 2½-week stay! Some outdoor road noise, dogs, and trains were audible; but nothing was loud enough to be bothersome. The apartment's heat/AC system was quiet and worked great. Stacked washer/dryer was clearly much-used, but worked fine. The only issues we had were minor ones with initially getting the wifi & TV operational. I was able to resolve these on my own. Our only real disappointment was the bed, a Queen-size with very basic innerspring mattress. This was adequate — but Queen is definitely cramped for a couple, and feels more so with a subpar mattress. We would most definitely book this unit again in any future visit to Brownsville; but at that time a better mattress — preferably in a King-size — would be a VERY welcome upgrade! In summary: this property was everything my husband & I needed at a very reasonable price! 4.5 Stars.Postscript: Google created confusion about the apartment's exact location by pinning the address on the wrong building, both in the VRBO app map and in Google Maps. I messaged the host directly to verify the correct location.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2026