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

Cottage with kitchen, 3-minute walk to South Padre Island Beach

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Experience authentic island life at Kingfish Cottage, where classic South Padre Island charm meets comfort and convenience. With two living rooms and fully equipped kitchens, there's plenty of space to unwind with family or friends.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 111800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors, but feel free to vape!

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

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

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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

Rules

Absolutely no smoking indoors.
Bath towels are for indoor use only and may not be taken outside or to the beach.
Grills are to stay in the front yard area and must not be moved.

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors, but feel free to vape!

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

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Gravity Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Hotel and Bar / Gay - ‬8 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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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 a 15-minute walk of South Padre Island Beach and Gravity Park. South Padre Island Community Center and Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier 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. 77 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 105 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Brianna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kingfish

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

6/10 Okay

Rachelle M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Its fine in a pinch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

So great!

The house was beautiful and great location/distance from all the great things the island has to offer. Definitely would recommend this property! Owner was great at communicating and answered any questions I had. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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