We were at Alta Vista for January, February, and March this year and had a wonderful time. El Gallo is a beautiful apartment and very comfortable. We enjoyed having our own private patio as well as access to the cozy and private courtyard, and had a great time grilling and eating in the outdoor kitchen area. The only drawback was intermittent internet access, however the issue was being addressed and it improved while we were there. Ike and Courtney are good hosts and are always available to help. Alta Vista has become our home away from home, and we plan to return in 2019. Kent and Linda

Large apartment, nicely restord, close to everything. We enjoyed it very much. One glitch: kitchen chair broke, a potential hazard.

I have stayed here with my family a few times and it is definitely an oasis. The personal touches in the units make it a special experience. The grounds are amazing and the the rooms are beyond comfortable. The owners have gone above and beyond to create an amazing environment for your stay! I will continue to return over and over again. Alta Vista is amazing!

The Mayfields Alta Vista Lodge is a very special place to totally relax just off the coast at Port Isabel, Texas. It is very well kept, quaint, quite and historical. Our suite #4 was located on the beautiful court yard and pool area. Off to the west of #4 was a small private patio with beautiful landscaping to enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast. The Mayfields are a young very dynamic couple who have done a wonderful job of restoring this historic property with his mother. Our stay at Alta Vista was charming, quite, clean and relaxing. Alta Vista is not only historic, it is located just north of the old historic Port Isabel Yacht Club, we loved and enjoyed our stay at Alta Vista and shall return ! Hardy and Elizabeth England

Not only was Alta Vista a perfect anniversary getaway that made us feel as though we were a thousand miles away, it was within walking distance to cute shops and scrumptious local restaurants (try the cerviche at Joe's!). The owners could not be sweeter and it is clear that they have painstakingly worked to cover each detail in order to create a beautiful stay. I know it is hard to believe--but the pictures do not do this place justice. Thanks for an incredible stay. Will be back soon!

The property is absolutely beautiful and well taken care of. The property owners were so kind and thoughtful! When we arrived, we were greeted with a warm email from Courtney checking to see if we needed anything and to share the best place to see the fireworks that evening. The property itself has been well restored with a touch of modern amenities. Definitely a place to visit!

Stay in unit #4 for 5 weeks. The unit was well stocked with everything that you would need. Loved the out door kitchen & pool area. it was very nice to meet the other guests in the courtyard. The owners make you feel at home & are very knowledgeable about the area. There is lots to do & see. The beach is amazing. There are lots of good restaurants. We liked the fresh shrimp & maragritas. Would recommend this place.

Very nice accommodations. Friendly people and great place to relax and soak up the sun. My husband and I loved it.

Not only was this place awesome; it was relaxing, peaceful and a true getaway. My husband and I opted to stay in Port Isabel instead of paying for an overpriced dirty condo on SPI for twice the price of this gem. So glad I found this place. The Spanish architecture is beautiful and the Mayfield's have done a fantastic job updating and caring for this property. My husband loved the bed, it was a bit hard for me; but, wasn't so bad I couldn't sleep like the dead. However, i could sleep (and have slept) thru a hurricane; lol! The outdoor area is where the relaxation is. I spent a lot of time by the pool when we weren't on the beach. It was perfect with all of the plants, watered daily by a real sweetheart named Jenn. The massive plumeria was my favorite. I have a huge love of these plants. The north winds also blew right thru the area making it perfect even in the heat of the day. Fair warning, if you have never lived or stayed in a beachy/coastal area; the little sugar ants won't hurt you. I grew up on North Padre Island and they were probably a solid part of my diet as a child. You just have to remember not to leave anything and I mean anything out that could be enticing to them. They are part of the salt life; be prepared and don't be squimish. Anyway, back to Gallo; there is a private sitting area out front, complete with patio table and chairs. Street parking under a massive tropical tree; wish I knew what it was, I want one! You're also a short walk away to the Laguna Madre if you just want to look at the water or see the fireworks outside the tourist trap of Louie's Backyard on SPI Thursday and Friday's. Definitely walk to few short blocks to Joe's Oyster Bar on Maxan; some of the best grilled fish I've ever had. That is saying a lot for me! I was turned off fish years ago smelling redtide from the NPI part of the laguna madre. I loved everything about our trip. Note, if you're going to the beach, its probably cheaper to buy a 30 day pass than to pay the $12 a day to get onto the beach. If you want to watch a perfect sunset; go to Laguna Bob's and hang out with Jesse, Brandon and Tom. Best burger and ceviche I've had in a while! All in all, if you want a relaxing beach trip that feels like home; stay with the Mayfield's! If you want an overpriced hotel or condo on the beach with onsite restaurants/roomservice/bar, where the maids wake you up at 8 a.m. don't stay here. If you have expect a 5 star resort, don't stay here.

We headed down for Memorial Weekend and I'm SO thankful that we stayed at Alta Vista and away from the crowds at SPI... And its just a 5 minute drive to SPI! What can I say, the rental was even better than the pictures. The landscaping is beautiful and we enjoyed the private patio that offered peace and quiet at the end of long days. It was a very functional rental for a family of 4 with everything that we needed. The kids loved the bunk beds and our bed was super comfortable. The decor was outstanding. They've really done a magnificent job with the remodel. You'll know this was the right choice the moment you open the door. Oh yes, the swimming pool! The beach was wonderful but the pool was amazing! We didn't get the chance to use the outdoor kitchen but we will on our next visit. If you're reading this post, I promise you won't be disappointed. Words to describe this rental: Clean, beautiful, relaxing, comfortable, friendly. A free tip... Just around the corner you'll find Joe's Oyster Bar. Order the special and the Mexican shrimp cocktail ;) We lucked out with this one... If its available, grab it while you can!!

This is the second time we have stayed at Alta Vista. It is very comfortable and important to us, we also slept well. Courtney and Ike are very hospitable and made sure that we were well taken care of. It is a great location, you can walk to a lot of popular areas and bus stops are close for that free bus ride to South Padre Island. Our apartment had all we needed to be comfortable. The grounds are very well kept and the pool is always spotless. We would definitely stay here again and always highly recommend it to friends and family.

Quiet and peaceful oasis! Our room was so comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. The outdoor area was perfect for fun and entertaining. The pool was perfection. The owners of the property were so welcoming and hospitable. They made us feel right at home! Can't wait to stay there again!!!

Our family had a amazing experience and really enjoyed our stay here in Alta Vista #4 The Gallo. We loved all the decorations especially how it was well equipped with everything we needed and much more. Thank you :)

We had an awesome time even though it was a short trip. We didn't want to leave. This is our second time to stay at Alta Vista. First was before it had been up graded and stayed in the studio Apt. Had a good time then. This time we stayed in the one bedroom with bunk beds. Very nice place. Love the antique furniture. Very comfortable. We really enjoy staying here with the pool right out your door and getting to know the other guest. The owners are awesome. Love the outdoor kitchen and decor. We're aleady looking into our next trip.

It was very nice and we really enjoyed our 2 weeks! We used the outdoor kitchen and that was awesome! Love how the property had easy access and the decor is great! Plus it was fully stocked with towels, pans, ect. Can't wait till next summer!