Location! Plus the rooms were of good size. We never felt cramped.

This was peaceful. Great location.

Needs a little paint but it’s super comfy!

We finally got out of our house after 5 months of isolation and made a beeline to South Padre. The Mermaid’s location was just wonderful, with a private pathway through the dunes to the beach. The rooms and deck facing the sea allowed unparalleled views of the sunrise and the beach 24/7. It was exactly the kind of break we needed - private, socially distanced - during a pandemic. House was well-equipped, good internet and cable tv. The staff were very informative and were very helpful with details prior to our stay.

The interior had some nice touches but some areas showed wear and tear, the condition of the house roof, deck and stairs need attention - the deck floorboards especially were frayed and need to be replaced. Master bathroom fixtures somewhat rusted and there was no hot water - luckily it was summer so cool showers were not too problematic. However the hot water was good in kitchen and secondary bathroom.