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Alta Vista - La Ciudad Unit #1

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Living area
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Port Isabel, TX
  • Port Isabel Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alta Vista - La Ciudad Unit #1

Alta Vista is a beautifully restored historical property built in 1931. Constructed of timber, masonry and stucco, it is similar to many buildings in Old Mexico from that time period with it's Colonial style, arched entries, private covered porches and courtyard.

Our family purchased the property in 2003 which had been neglected for many years and began a complete authentic restoration. The structure has been completely renovated and most of the original features preserved including the beautiful oak flooring, exterior masonry and doors.

The property has been modernized too with central air conditioning, on-demand hot water, TV, WI-FI internet and swimming pool.

The kitchens and bathrooms feature beautiful talavera tile and saltillo tile floors which we brought with us from trips to Central Mexico.

This Apartment has a queen bed in the master bedroom, a full size bed in guest room, a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, and all bed tops are freshly laundered before your arrival. You have the convenience of a furnished kitchen.

Outside you will find lush tropical gardens, the courtyard swimming pool, lounge chairs and umbrellas. There is an outside kitchen with a wood burning churrascaria style barbecue, gas grill, and bar.

There is a cool breezeway with rocking chairs for relaxing. We also have 2 washers & 2 dryers in our on site laundry room which comes in handy for those on extended stay.

We can offer suggestions for all types of activities, restaurants, directions and points of interest. We know Port Isabel, South Padre Island, and the Rio Grande Valley very well and gladly share our knowledge of the area to enhance your stay.

**IMPORTANT NOTE, PLEASE READ** COLLECTION OF HOTEL/MOTEL (LODGING) CITY TAX

As of April 1, 2019, Homeaway was advised that they can no longer collect the lodging tax imposed by the city, however, they are working on getting this issue resolved as quickly as possible. There has always been a mandatory collection of 12% Hotel Occupancy tax, for both state and the city of Port Isabel. We, as the host, must still collect the city of Port Isabel's 6% and remit that to the city for each rental, as before, but we must do it with a separate invoice generated after the booking. You will receive this payment request/invoice after you have booked. It isn't costing you more than before. This is what has always been collected but we just have to do it differently now, until they have this resolved. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Property manager

Courtney Mayfield

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed on property but not inside

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Isabel

Port Isabel is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, while Port Isabel Historical Museum and Treasures of the Gulf Museum are cultural highlights. Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Gravity Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Map
Port Isabel, TX

What's nearby

  • Port Isabel Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Long Island Village Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 12 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Isabel's Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pirate's Landing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Reyes Bakery - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Alta Vista - La Ciudad Unit #1 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Alta Vista - La Ciudad Unit #1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alta Vista - La Ciudad Unit #1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alta Vista - La Ciudad Unit #1?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alta Vista - La Ciudad Unit #1 located?

Situated in Port Isabel, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Port Isabel Lighthouse, Port Isabel Historical Museum and Treasures of the Gulf Museum. Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier and Long Island Village Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

A perfect retreat

I love Alta Vista. It's so well done. The decor is reminiscent of old Mexico but has all the modern conveniences. The rooms are very comfortable and well appointed. It's quiet and cozy yet very close to all the attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Awesome Atrium

Historic stucco hotel has so much charm, the atrium is briming with plants and the covered pool make it a perfect oasis after a sunny day at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aldo S.

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

Simply Awesome

Couldn't have spent a better weekend in any other property. Clean, beautiful, quiet, and safe...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Charming little Villa type property really old but cute as can be.

Nice little secluded place to stay, small courtyard with pool, very cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

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

Everything was awesome.

Coming back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Great stay!!

Perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L., Galveston

Clean, Quiet, Perfect

This is our second time to stay at this beautiful Vista! We love it and can't wait to come back. The rooms are clean and comfy with lots of space for everyone! My family of 4 absolutely loved it. My favorite part is the location and the pool. You can go across the causeway and spend the day at the beautiful beaches, then come home to a quiet and private getaway! Away from the hustle, bustle and party scene on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy v.

Loved this property!

We had a wonderful experience at the Alta Vista Apartments. The decor was beautiful and the area was quiet and peaceful. The beds were comfortable and felt like a home away from home. My kids had a wonderful time in the pool after being at the beach and I'm already planning for our next stay. Would love to bring family and book the whole place up. We will be returning. It was a lovely place. Highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Randall K.

LOVELY!

Perfect, Perfect, Perfect! Lovely property, accommodations, and hosts. Hope to stay with you all again. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Very nice and quiet.

The property was clean and well maintained. Easy to find and quiet. Decor was very nice and a lot of fun. The owner was great to work with also. I would recommend this property to friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin H.

Beautiful, Peaceful - Best Kept secret!

We had a beautiful time! So excited to have found such a chic place out of the fray for the 4th of July craziness but close enough to the island to enjoy all it has to offer. The pool was great- everything was SO clean..beautiful decor..most definitely eager to return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paja S.

spacious, clean and charming

This unit was absolutely charming, the whole property was in fact. We were happy to be away from the craziness of the Island but close enough to enjoy the beach and return to the quiet of PI. The unit has 2 bedrooms and a pull out couch so I would say that 6 can comfortably sleep here, although the 2nd bed was a full so you would really have to like the person you were sleeping with. The beds were comfortable and clean. I was thrilled to find the unit stocked with plenty of linens, paper goods, dishes and even a few days of coffee and creamers. We will definitely book this location again.

About the host

Hosted by Courtney Mayfield

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Languages:

English