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Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home!

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Port Isabel Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | Step-Free Access | 1,008 Sq Ft
Deck | Outdoor Dining Area | Fire Pit
Kitchen | Dishware + Flatware | Cooking Basics
Living Room | Free WiFi | Central A/C
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Port Isabel, TX
  • Place, Port Isabel Lighthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Isabel Historical Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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
- 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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home!?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home! on 11 May 2026 start from AU$201, 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 Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Deck, Fire Pit & Grill: Port Isabel Home! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Port Isabel Lighthouse and Port Isabel Historical Museum. Treasures of the Gulf Museum and Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cute and cozy! Had a fenced back yard for our furbaby! Close to several good bar & grills… also Josephine’s brunch is close by and is 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming, provided wonderful information about the area restaurants and beach access. The house is in an excellent location-just a few minutes from everything, including SPI. Fire pit in the back yard was great for a smore night with our kids too!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Great place

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

8/10 Good

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
This house has all the amenities one will need for a nice vacation, the garden is very relaxing and with lots of shade, we travel with pets and they love it it’s on a walk distance from the light house and main attractions in port Isabel, we enjoyed staying here
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

Weekend stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda A.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danyell m.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip W.

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

Homey

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

vacation 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Geena P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy W.

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

Port isabel stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve V.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael J.

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

Port Isabel

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

10/10 Excellent

Tawna C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lindsay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2024
Hi Lindsay, your review is greatly appreciated, and we're thankful for your time sharing your experience. Upon reviewing your feedback, we've connected with the homeowner, who wanted to address a few points:- Thank you for sharing your experience with us following your recent stay. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique charm of our house and the lush jungle vibes – it's always rewarding to know our guests appreciate the distinctive features of the property.- We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the absence of certain amenities during your stay. Your feedback is invaluable, and we have taken immediate action to address these concerns. Essential items like a hair dryer, coffee pods for the Keurig, and a dish sponge/scrubber are now readily available for our guests.- We understand your concern about fees, and we want to assure you that all rates, fees, and taxes are clearly outlined for guests before they confirm their booking. We are sorry if you were caught off guard though. We genuinely value your input, and we hope these improvements contribute to a more enjoyable experience for future guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brittany R.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Hi Brittany, the right vacation home is everything, and we're disappointed if this wasn't the one for you. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following-We sincerely apologize for any issues you encountered with bugs. The property is in a semi-tropical area, which can unfortunately lead to increased insect activity, particularly following storms like Hurricane Beryl.-When you informed us of the issue, we offered to have our local contact come over immediately to address the problem with a non-toxic bug spray. We respect your decision to decline the offer, though we wish we could have helped more during your stay.-The homeowner personally inspected the property after your departure and did not find any signs of a severe infestation, but we understand that your experience was upsetting.While we do regret our home was not up to your expectations, we are happy to report that no issues were reported by the guests who stayed the following weekend.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Courtney G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2025
From the Owner: Hi Courtney, we are happy that you loved the location and enjoyed the sites at South Padre Island. - We ask all our pet owners to pick up after their pets as they would in their own homes. However, we have people who are not that courteous. We are planning on having a big landscape upgrade in the very near future. Someone must have moved the shovel our apologies. - We are considering retiring the alarm system it doesn't get used much, and we apologize for the inconvenience. - The home was built in 1948 large showers were not something they did back then, and we are not planning on any renovations.We truly go above and beyond for our guests, and we are confident that future guests will have excellent stays!

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