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The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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South Padre Island, TX
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Isla Blanca Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪39 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!

Property manager

Kristin DeGroot

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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: limit 4 total
Pets are allowed for a minimal fee of $100.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors, but feel free to vape!
Absolutely no smoking indoors.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Padre Island

Located in South Padre Island, this cottage is near the beach. South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Gravity Park. Sea Turtle Inc and South Padre Jetties are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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South Padre Island, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Laguna BOB - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kingfish Cottage - 4BR/4BA - Affordable, rustic beach cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

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 Sea Turtle Inc 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 103 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brianna R.

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

Beach vacation 2025

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellen M.

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

Kingfish

Great stay and great host! Would stay again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachelle M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Its fine in a pinch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

candice a.

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

Great place

Great location to the beach and food places plenty of space for us the host was very nice and responded very quickly would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

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

Family vacation

A place that provides all the comforts of home and then some.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farell D.

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

Wonderful family getaway

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine W.

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

Great location

House was older than we expected. The floors were uneven and there was a strong odor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie R.

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

Great Location

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa I.

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

Lots of potential

Great location, lots of items for beach. Needs a good overall cleaning and some plumbing work
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Great Location

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin F.

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

Much needed getaway.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

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

Fun in the Sun!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Matt R.

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

Deep Clean Required

Disgustingly filthy and not at all as advertised. Shame on all who list this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Abbey Q.

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

Spring Break Trip

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

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

Great time will come back

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo A.

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

Great for families

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 !
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Angela S.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Lisa B.

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

Cannot recommend

Many dirty dishes upon our arrival. Kitchen was disheveled, dirty, and overcrowded providing no room for guest food in pantry. Rust was present everywhere, both inside and outside. Several rooms had ceiling water stains and the bathrooms had mold present. I would not say the property was distressed, but it really needs much maintenance and repairs before it should be rented out. We looked into staying somewhere else upon our arrival, but nothing similar was available, so we were stuck. This is by far the worst rental home we've stayed in during our ten years of using VRBO. The home is very close to the beach, has very nice decks and balconies and a nice little backyard, so it has great potential, however it needs much work to be an acceptable accommodation.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ronnie R.

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

Kingfish

Over all we enjoyed our stay at Kingfish, both master bedroom showers are really small for a grown adult, (if you drop the soap you have to turn the shower off and get out to pick it up.😎 The property was clean and really close the the beach everyone in our group did not want to go home. The only other problem was the next door neighbor, he is racist jerk. My son in law is a wonderful black guy that would give you shirt the off his back and an Army veteran, the neighbor made a remark that didn’t set good with my wife a I about painting Black Lives Matter on the back of his truck then saw us looking at him as we setting on the deck. So my suggestion would be to be careful if you are planing on renting this property if you are black. One more thing that bothered us about the neighbor next door, people are non stop coming by his house all day long and into the evening picking up a canvas bag in then leaving, we thought it was a little suspicious. Just make sure all of you stuff is secure we just thought it was a little strange.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location and wonderful host

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sanjay c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Great for our group

We had a blast! Great separation from bedrooms to living rooms for young kids bedtimes and just a fun, not-run-of-the-mill, cool place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shamilta C.

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

Need cleaning

The property was spacious for all 8 of us. We’re a clean/neat family and some of the things we saw was disgusting. The floors still needed sweeping. The plates in the cabinets and microwave was dirty. There were objects left in drawers in the bedroom. Dirty tissue left on one of the beds. The air vents, bathroom fan vents and ceiling fans were very dusty. There were little black ants everywhere. We had to go buy spray. Guests should not leave condiments and other items behind if used, that’s gross. There were only 1 face towel per bathroom. We went and bought more. The white towels need to be thrown away and not rewashed constantly. There are items that need to be thrown away and not re-used. This property needs a deep cleaning. I was so happy to leave this morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

jameel h.

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

Accommodates all ages

We were 2 families. I love the layout of 2 separate condos into one that's connected. There were no problems, great communication, laundry supplies, beach fun...everything was good and no complaints. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kristin DeGroot

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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.

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English
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