Upstairs 2BR with Balcony Hammock – Historic Alta Vista Near South Padre

Port Isabel, Texas
$214 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

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 upstairs apartment features:

A queen bed in the main bedroom

A full-size bed in the guest bedroom

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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  • Feature Features
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  • 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Kayaking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Park Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa 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

  • Jessica G.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay here. Super clean (I’m very picky), great communication with the host, and the place had a very homey feel! All the basic needs were provided, and having laundry on sight was nice (bring your own detergent/fabric softener). The only downside (which comes with an old building) was inconsistent water temps/pressure and keeping the a/c at a consistent temperature. Overall, we would still stay again. Thanks for sharing your place with us!

  • Diana R.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2023

    Stayed Mar 12, 2023

    We enjoyed our stay very much, beautiful and comfy place to come back and relax to after a full day of touristing.

  • Norina G.

    Submitted May 31, 2022

    Stayed May 28, 2022

    The location was in a quiet neighborhood.. the people in the other unit were nice.. Beautiful location..

  • Amanda C.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2021

    Stayed Jul 17, 2021

    We loved staying at Alta Vista! The whole complex was adorable and everything we had hoped it would be. Courtney was so helpful and personable and communicated with us throughout our stay. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend our family getaway!

  • Mike W.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2020

    Stayed Jun 16, 2020

    This is out second time staying here in Port Isabel at Alta Vista. This is our go-to spot to stay. Great location, the rooms are really nice and quaint. We will be back for sure.

  • Shantell R.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2019

    Stayed Jul 22, 2019

    The Alta Vista was perfect for our family getaway. It is close enough to the beach but we enjoyed the onsite pool just as much. I would recommend to anyone and would stay again.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$214+
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