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Port Mansfield Was Built For Families—And So Were We

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Dining
Relax in this stylish living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, offering a view of the outdoors.

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Port Mansfield Was Built For Families—And So Were We

Located on the Lower Laguna Madre, Port Mansfield and your new home away from home, is nestled in the middle of some of the most pristine coastal wetlands, native grasslands, marshes, shallow bays, wind tidal flats and barrier islands.

Using our 4-bedroom 4 bath home as your base camp experience the “Mother Lagoon”, one of only 6 hypersaline coastal lagoons in the world. The unique Lower Laguna Madre estuary has given us one of the world’s finest inshore fisheries that is known for producing trophy class Speckled Trout as well as Redfish, Flounder, and the occasional Snook.

AFTER A LONG DAY OUT ON THE WATER COME HOME AND JUMP IN OUR PRIVATE IN GROUND POOL, OR SKIP THE FISHING FOR A DAY AND GRILL YESTERDAYS CATCH, LOUNGE AROUND THE POOL TELLING THE STORY ABOUT THE ONE THAT DIDN’T GET AWAY. IT’S GOOD TO HAVE CHOICES.

Our home sleeps 8 and offers 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths. The main house has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bath. The Pool House has 1 bedroom and 2 full baths.

The main house has a modern kitchen with all the conveniences of home. Each bedroom in the main house has a king size bed, its own 65” smart TV.

The separate pool house has a bedroom with a private bath and a queen size bed, a kitchenette and a 75” TV , perfect for family movie night. The ice maker saves trips to the store. Take your choice of four separate outdoor sitting areas for private conversations or just some quiet time.

COMING SOON: BUTTERYFLY/HUMMINGBIRD GARDEN WITH WALK PATH AND SITTING AREAS.

Our home is a 90-minute drive from South Padre Island if you want a day on the beach and a 60-minute drive from the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville.

COMPLIMENTARY FISHING TRIP:
• Experience the thrill of fishing with a complimentary guided trip. Our expert guides will take you to the best fishing spots, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

BOOKING DETAILS:
• Duration: Minimum 5-night stay Required.
• Availability: Limited slots for the free fishing trip, so book early!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
• Free fishing trip is subject to availability and weather
conditions.
• Cannot be combined with other offers.
• This trip is non-transferrable and is considered a complimentary gift to those who rent our vacation home and has no monetary value.
• Trip must be used during the duration of your stay.

Property manager

Flora & Nasario Pena

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Experience Port Mansfield The Way It Was Meant to Be

About the area

Map
Port Mansfield, TX

What's nearby

  • Port Mansfield Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rollie Melville Community Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • New Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Iwo Jima Memorial Museum - 57 min drive - 80.6 km
  • Rio Grande Valley Museum - 57 min drive - 81.0 km

Getting around

  • Harlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Gregory P's Smokehouse Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pelican's Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe's - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Port Mansfield Was Built For Families—And So Were We have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Port Mansfield Was Built For Families—And So Were We pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Port Mansfield Was Built For Families—And So Were We?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Port Mansfield Was Built For Families—And So Were We?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Port Mansfield Was Built For Families—And So Were We located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Port Mansfield Harbor, New Fishing Pier and Rollie Melville Community Park. Raymondville Historical Museum and Raymondville Rural Technical Skills Training Center are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Port Mansfield Was Built For Families—And So Were We Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Great place!

Enjoyed stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Port Mansfield Family House

We love staying here when we come to Port Mansfield!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Great Fish Camp

This is my third time staying at the property and always look forward to coming back. Very clean, comfortable, and the pool is great to cool off in after a day of fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

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

Great hunting and fishing Getaway!

We enjoyed our stay! The cottage was perfect for Grandpa!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mac L.

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

Great place for family and friends!

Everything was just as it was described. The houses are clean, very comfortable and stocked with everything you need. Pool area is awesome. Grill and dining area outside was perfect. We had an awesome time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Great Place

House was great! Had everything we needed and we enjoyed the pool after a morning of fishing. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor F.

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

Nice

The house was nice and clean . We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose L.

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

Great Birthday Weekend

Had a great time with my wife and family, property was wonderful did not disappoint everything was just amazing, would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna T., San Antonio, Texas

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

Port Mansfield Vacation

This property works great for our family! We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine H.

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

Perfect for a relaxing weekend!

We will be back to stay at this cozy home. It was perfect for our family's needs. The owners checked in with us just enough. The beds were soft and the linens were clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michael S.

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

October 2024

Great place secluded in Port Mansfield. A bit challenging to park a boat inside the gated enclave. All in all a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Family Fun

We did a Father’s Day trip and this house was everything we needed. From hanging out by the pool or having a game night in the dining room this house was perfect. Everything was clean and organized. Looking forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K., Texas

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

Nice Stay

Well maintained house that is very nice and clean. The owner is great with communication and makes sure you are comfortable. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugen S.

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

Great House

Will certainly come back to this House.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Great place

Really nice and clean place. The owner is very responsive and everything was as described. I would recommend the house to friend. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Great South TX Trip

This was the perfect spot for a friends hunting/fishing trip. The house was well appointed and very clean. One of the nicest we saw in the Port Mansfield area. Nasario was also great at communicating and making sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Everything about this house was great.

Group of 6 guys were down for three days of hunting and the house worked perfect and was very clean. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINDA F.

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

Our mini-vacay

Excellent communication with owner of property. Responded to all inquiri
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Family Fishing Trip

Great property, my wife, 18 year old son and his friend spent three nights at property. Guys fished during the day and my wife enjoyed hanging out at the house during the day relaxing by pool and watching TV. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

West W.

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

Great for a Fishing Retreat

Great fishing! One of the only rentals in the area with a pool. The mattresses were too old and need to be replaced. This house was great and I will be renting again! Hopefully they replace the mattresses. LOL
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Fremont, Nebraska

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

This is an amazing piece! So clean and beautifully decorated. A lovely place.

We had a great time visiting Port Mansfield. The property is amazing. 2 houses and a pool. The outside area is very comfortable and perfect for relaxing. The owner/host went out of his way to make sure we were very comfortable. He is responsive when we needed anything ‘ We will return!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K., San Antonio, TX, USA

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

Great spot in Port Mansfield

Me, my adult son and my college buddy stayed at this property for a 3-day guided fishing trip out of Port Mansfield. The property was perfect for us. Internet was great, TVs were great, kitchen was well furnished with nice stuff. Appliances, including washer/dryer, HVAC, freezer and BBQ grill were great. Beds were very comfortable which was great after 3 days of wade fishing. I will definitely look to stay at this property again for our next fishing trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel S.

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

Great vacation rental

Check in process is 10/10 Beautiful home, Loved the vibe of this home. The pool house was big enough for a 2nd family of 3/4 Very relaxing 😌 a great mini escape to kick back and enjoy in your own private pool or sit back on the patio furniture & watch ur kids enjoy the pool. Everything about this house was a 10/10 the owners where quickly to response they even let us check in a bit earlier than check in time. Will definitely be returning back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie L.

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

My Peaceful Quiet Vacation

Property was perfect. Wife and I really enjoyed the house and pool house, ice machine was a plus, BBQ pit was NICE for cooking our daily catch and steaks, I took plenty of firewood and cooked outside about 6 times. Pool was always clean. A/C worked great. String lights give the place a relaxing feel. Wish it was my place, lol.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Clean and Cozy

The whole family stayed in this great house for 5 days. i can't express enough on the cleanliness and homey feel this house provided. The pool house was a bonus, as this is where the teen boy and his big brother stayed. The rest of the family stayed comfortably in the main house. The kitchen had most all that was needed and the beds were comfy. Big dining table provided plenty of room for our sit down meals. The grill was a nice bonus too. Communication with owner was excellent. If you want to vacation with family, I highly recommend this place. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024