Apartment
Spacious 1BR + Bunks – King Bed, Sleeps 6 / Historic Rental near SPI
Apartment in Port Isabel with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6750 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Port Isabel Lighthouse
- Place, Beach Park at Isla Blanca
- Place, South Padre Island Beach
- Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spacious 1BR + Bunks – King Bed, Sleeps 6 / Historic Rental near SPI
Welcome to Alta Vista – A Restored 1931 Spanish Colonial Retreat in Historic Port Isabel
Step back in time at Alta Vista, a beautifully restored 1931 Spanish Colonial-style property located just minutes from South Padre Island. With its arched entryways, stucco walls, original oak floors, and vibrant Talavera tile accents from Central Mexico, this historic gem offers a one-of-a-kind vacation experience filled with warmth, character, and comfort.
Originally built with timber, masonry, and handcrafted stucco, Alta Vista reflects the architecture of Old Mexico. Our family purchased the property in 2003 and began a full, authentic restoration—preserving the historic details while updating the space with modern amenities.
This ground floor apartment features:
A king bed in the bedroom
A set of bunkbeds in a nook
A queen sleeper sofa in the living room
A fully equipped kitchen
Freshly laundered bedding and essentials
Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TV, central A/C, and on-demand hot water for your convenience.
Step outside into our lush tropical courtyard complete with:
A sparkling swimming pool
Lounge chairs and shaded umbrellas
An outdoor kitchen with a churrascaria-style wood-burning BBQ, gas grill, and bar
A breezeway with rocking chairs perfect for your morning coffee or evening wind-down
Our on-site laundry room with two washers and two dryers makes extended stays a breeze.
We’re located just a few blocks from Port Isabel’s Lighthouse Square, local shops, and waterfront dining—and only minutes from the South Padre Island bridge. As lifelong locals, we’re happy to share tips on restaurants, fishing spots, cultural sites, and things to do throughout Port Isabel, SPI, and the Rio Grande Valley.
Come stay at Alta Vista—where history meets hospitality on the Texas coast.
Step back in time at Alta Vista, a beautifully restored 1931 Spanish Colonial-style property located just minutes from South Padre Island. With its arched entryways, stucco walls, original oak floors, and vibrant Talavera tile accents from Central Mexico, this historic gem offers a one-of-a-kind vacation experience filled with warmth, character, and comfort.
Originally built with timber, masonry, and handcrafted stucco, Alta Vista reflects the architecture of Old Mexico. Our family purchased the property in 2003 and began a full, authentic restoration—preserving the historic details while updating the space with modern amenities.
This ground floor apartment features:
A king bed in the bedroom
A set of bunkbeds in a nook
A queen sleeper sofa in the living room
A fully equipped kitchen
Freshly laundered bedding and essentials
Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TV, central A/C, and on-demand hot water for your convenience.
Step outside into our lush tropical courtyard complete with:
A sparkling swimming pool
Lounge chairs and shaded umbrellas
An outdoor kitchen with a churrascaria-style wood-burning BBQ, gas grill, and bar
A breezeway with rocking chairs perfect for your morning coffee or evening wind-down
Our on-site laundry room with two washers and two dryers makes extended stays a breeze.
We’re located just a few blocks from Port Isabel’s Lighthouse Square, local shops, and waterfront dining—and only minutes from the South Padre Island bridge. As lifelong locals, we’re happy to share tips on restaurants, fishing spots, cultural sites, and things to do throughout Port Isabel, SPI, and the Rio Grande Valley.
Come stay at Alta Vista—where history meets hospitality on the Texas coast.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Port Isabel
Port Isabel is home to this apartment. Port Isabel Lighthouse and Jesus Christ of the Fisherman Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Beach Waterpark are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Port Isabel, TX
What's nearby
- Port Isabel Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Long Island Village Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Isla Blanca Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
- Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
- South Padre Island Beach - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Whataburger - 3 min drive
- Starbucks - 3 min drive
- White Sands Restaurant - 8 min walk
- Shark Tank Lounge - 5 min walk
- Joe's Oyster Bar - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Courtney Mayfield
This property was purchased by myself Bell, my husband Jeff, my mother Mackie, and my son Ike with his wife Courtney I first
saw and loved the property in the early 70's. We bought it and have been working to restore it for the last sixteen years. It's been a hall but well worth it. We all live here, Ike and Courtney, with there new baby Mackie, named after my mom after she passed away, live here full time. Myself and Jeff live between here and Houston.
saw and loved the property in the early 70's. We bought it and have been working to restore it for the last sixteen years. It's been a hall but well worth it. We all live here, Ike and Courtney, with there new baby Mackie, named after my mom after she passed away, live here full time. Myself and Jeff live between here and Houston.
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