Alta Vista - Saltillo Unit # 3

Port Isabel, Texas
$153 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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:

2 full size beds in the main room

A fully equipped kitchen

Freshly laundered bedding and essentials

Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, spectrum 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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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Local Artist Showcase Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Unit Size: 300 Sq Ft (28 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Gas Grill Porch Or Lanai
  • POOL/SPA

    Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Tile Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Dalton W.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2026

    Stayed Apr 5, 2026

    Unusual and fun property. The rooms are in an old Spanish style historic building. The rooms are decorated to enhance the historical feel and the gardens and pool area in the courtyard are wonderful. The location is wonderful: very nice neighborhood, short (1 mi) drive to causeway going to SPI. Good value! I recommend!

  • Desi S.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2026

    Stayed Mar 6, 2026

    We’ve stayed at Alta Vista numerous times and always have a wonderful stay! The pool and courtyard are especially wonderful -relaxing and so pretty! We love the decor in all the rooms we’ve stayed in, with delightful little touches everywhere!

  • Jan H.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Jan 28, 2026

    This accommodation exceeded our expectations-even better than the pictures! Private, comfy, quiet…friendly and welcoming hosts.

  • Ginger J.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Amazing property, off the beaten path! If youre looking for a place in Port Isabel when visiting SPI, this is your place! Such a beautiful fully restored historic property. Very Clean , quiet and so charming!

  • Marie O.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Very quaint the bed was a little too soft for my back. But loved the location the pool. Very peaceful and zen like. I would stay there again and again. Very clean as well. Loved it!

  • Gloria P.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    My husband and I enjoyed this long weekend very much. Pool area was clean and well-maintained. Apartment was clean and colorfully decorated. We will definitely stay again. Thank you, Courtney.

  • Pamela B.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2024

    Stayed Apr 12, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay at the Alta Vista apartments. The charming decor harkens back to old Mexico. Great color choices. The apartment was well appointed and very comfortable. It might benefit from a brighter bedside lamp or by adding another lamp but that's a minor detail. The pool area was very clean and adorned with beautiful potted plants. The apartments were also very quiet, making for a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable stay.

  • Gloria P.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2023

    Stayed Jul 5, 2023

    My husband and I appreciated all of the colorful decor. Very pleasant to walk out the back door into the beautiful, maintained pool area. Appreciated the cushioned pool chairs and umbrellas for shade. Unit was stocked with all that we needed. We definitely recommend this rental and will come back again.

  • Ed Z.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2023

    Stayed Apr 2, 2023

    Very cool place to stay, very clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.

  • Teresita H.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2022

    Stayed Apr 22, 2022

    It was an artistic paradise. Peaceful and lovely. Definitely we highly recommend this location. Very close to SPI and yet offering the charming of Port Isabel. The host was very accessible and helpful. We had a great time.

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$180+
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