Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
30 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
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!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2023-1167
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 does it cost to stay at The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage?
As of 8 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage on 11 May, 2026 start from S$335, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage?
On-site 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?
Checkout 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 1 mi (2 km) of Gravity Park and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Island Community Center and Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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!!
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.
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!
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!
Farell D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Farell, we are so happy that you and all of your family enjoyed their stay! We would love to have you back again.
Kristin
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.
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
William W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Allison R.
26 Mar, 2018
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!
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.
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!
Amanda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Alfonso S.
30 Jan, 2018
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.
Alfonso S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Hi Alfonso, thank you so much again for staying with us! We of course strive to give you the best possible experience at the Kingfish Cottage, and we are very sorry that your stay was not 100% perfect.
As noted in your review, our HVAC system stopped working in certain parts of the house. We are very grateful to you for making us immediately aware of the issue, and for staying in constant communication with us as we attempted to fix the problem as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, as mentioned earlier, it was impossible to find anyone to repair the system on New Year's Day. The system was of course repaired as soon as possible and has been returned to peak working condition. We are very glad that the heat worked well enough in the rest of the house that you were able to stay comfortable, and that you didn't feel the need to accept the space heaters we offered to purchase for you.
We sincerely hope that you will return to stay with us again so we can fix our past mistakes and give you the perfect vacation you deserve! To that end, we would like to offer you a 10% discount off your nightly rate for your next visit at the Kingfish Cottage. Thank you again for your patience and understanding.
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
Melody B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Hi Melody, we're so glad that you enjoyed your vacation! Thank you for letting us know that the dishwasher moves a bit, we will get that fixed for your next stay. The bunkbeds are very secure and the slats will only move or come out if you're trying to take them out, which I don't recommend doing.
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!
Disgustingly filthy and not at all as advertised. Shame on all who list this rental.
Matt R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2024
We take pride in maintaining a welcoming environment, as reflected in our numerous positive reviews. Unfortunately, this guest's feedback followed threats and escalating requests for a substantial refund, which was granted with goodwill on our part.
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 !
Gustavo A.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Angela S.
14 Jun, 2021
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.
Angela S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Hi Angela, we appreciate you staying with us. I'm sorry that you didn't feel able to bring these concerns to us during your stay, as this was the first we were hearing of them, and we would have been happy to send a repairman out. We work very hard to provide a cozy, well-maintained space for our guests, and we will use your feedback to make our beach cottage even better.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Johnny A.
30 Jun, 2021
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.
Johnny A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Thank you for staying with us, we truly appreciate your business! We are grateful for your feedback and will take it into consideration to make our cottage even better. There may have been some miscommunication with the toilet paper and the linens, as we have plenty of both, so we will strive to make the locations of both clear for future guests.
About the host
Hosted by Kristin DeGroot
Hi, we're David and Kristin DeGroot! We're a father-daughter team who has been in business together for almost 20 years. After some major remodeling, the Kingfish Cottage is becoming what we hoped it would be -- a place to rest and recharge!
Why they chose this property
We love this house because of the location. The cottage interior is cozy and spacious, perfect for large groups of friends or family!
What makes this property unique
The front porch provides a great place to take it easy while you take in the world. You can just see the ocean in the distance, and closer in, the folks walking to the beach provide people-watching entertainment.
On the summer weekends, the porch provides a great view of the Friday and Saturday fireworks.
SPI is one of the premier kite-boarding sites in the world, with enthusiasts coming from as far as Hawaii(!) for the exceptional beaches and the Laguna Madre.
It's also, obviously, one of the best sport and saltwater fishing destinations in Texas. You can go deep-sea fishing for about $1800, fish the Laguna Madre for redfish, trout, and flounder for about $350, or fish off the jetty or in the surf.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests