Alta Vista is awesome. I hate to say it out loud as once you try it you will tell everyone you know and I won’t be able to get in anymore. Small & intimate setting just 5 minutes from the hustle and bustle of SPI. Go out for the day and when you return take a swim in the pool, relax in the courtyard or enjoy a home cooked dinner you can prepare in their summer kitchen.

This is a beautiful and unique little property just outside of the tourist areas. The owners were readily available if we had any questions or needed anything. We would definitely stay at Alta Vista again.

Can't say enough about this place

My son and I came down from Houston for a quick surf trip. We've stayed on the Island many times but wanted a place away from the bustle of tourists. This place was perfect. Very comfortable and clean. It has a retro south-of-the-border feel with a beautiful pool and garden. Look forward to coming back!

We were down for mixed bussiness and pleasure. Was a less expensive and more private place to stay than a big hotel. We enjoyed it.

Absolutely charming from the historical building to the mid-century decor integrated with taverna style Mexican pottery and tiles! Absolutely beautiful and very clean. This little place is a true gem and a great location. It is close to the bridge going to the island as well as near many restaurants and bars. If you want to enjoy the beautiful beaches of S. Padre but don't want to be in the mix of wild party land then this is your sanctuary! Close enough to get wild and far enough to get away! We will definitely be back and I am making plans to cook in the wood fired oven and mix up a batch of margaritas to sit poolside!! See you next year!

We so needed some r & r and we found it with your home and your family. You made us feel so at peace and part of the family and we very much appreciate your treatment of us. We were in apt. #4 and it was gorgeous. Such a resort feel and we were able to relax and get some much needed rest. We look forward to coming back. Thanks again for your wonderful hospitality. Phyllis & Tom Violett

Stunning property clean and well cared for. We will be back and next time we will be scheduling a whole day to just play in the amazing pool.

This place is stinkin' cute. Ike & Courtney have done a phenomenal job renovating this historical apartment/hotel building. It is a perfect retreat to come to after activities on the island. Wonderful back courtyard right outside your back door where you can lounge, jump in the pool or grill your dinner. Lots of plants, palm trees and personal touches all over the property. The owners are on the property and responsive to any questions or problems. It's about a 2 minute drive to the causeway, the lighthouse and other places you might want to explore. We are an older couple so apprecited having a quiet retreat in the late afternoons and evenings. Next time we hope to stay longer!

We have been going to the S. Padre Island area for winter vacations for a number of years and generally stay in condo's on the island. Most of the apartments for rent require a monthly or longer stay, which we can't do, yet. So when my wife found this apartment that was available for our vacation, we were very interested and after following up with Courtney on a few questions we had, we rented it for our 9 day break. This turned out to be an excellent decision. The unit and grounds were as described and then some. The apt was spotless and well equipped. The kitchen had all the necessary plates, glasses, silverware, utensils, etc. The bed was probably one of the best I've ever had on a vacation. There's wireless and a tv with Direct TV service, lots of closet space, and really everything we needed. For us, a real bonus was the outside patio and grilling area, which I used every night we were there. It was about a 4 block walk to our favorite seafood market and restaurant (Joes Oyster Bar) and we grilled fresh fish and shrimp almost every night. Ike always had the grill nice and clean each day. For us, the real pleasure was staying in a building where the owners lived, as opposed to a condo where you have to deal with a property manager or rental agent if anything comes up. Courtney and Ike were always around and asked if we needed anything or had any questions about the area and just visited with us when we were outside or coming and going. The on-site cat would stop by to visit every so often. The owners and their family and friends were constantly working on the grounds to keep everything clean and attractive. The building is in a nice quiet residential area with plenty of street parking available, but only 4 blocks from the main highway so it's easy to go anywhere else in the area. We would certainly recommend it to family and friends and we would hope an apt is available for the next time we come to visit this area.

This place is amazing and I cannot say enough good things about it. When you walk out the back door you are literally at the pool. No need to pack a cooler or hassle with lugging lots of things to the pool because it is right there. Um...that in itself is a 5 star right?:) It also has a bar, a hammock, an eating and sitting area, a grill and fryer to name a few of the bonus features. All of the rooms come with central air and free WiFi too. It is really close to everything as we walked to breakfast most days and jumped in the car for a quick trip to South Padre for the day. South Padre has tons to do and lots of choices for food and entertainment. But if you do not want to go anywhere (which was pretty much us as we were trying to escape our hectic lives) you don't have to because it feels like you are on a mini mexico-inspired vacation from reality. The heart and time that Courtney, Ike, and Belle (and I am sure little Mackie:)) put into decorating and keeping up this place is obvious. They make you feel so welcome with their hospitality and wiliness to help you with anything. We are already talking about our return and if I could I would move in. Yes...it was THAT wonderful.:) I cannot imagine another place as welcoming, accommodating, or relaxing as this place was.