Harborside Townhome Laguna Vista The Canal | House in Laguna Vista, Texas

Summary:
Come enjoy your next family vacation at this beautiful, newly renovated townhouse in Laguna Vista - located in the gated community of the South Padre Island Golf Club. This is a family-oriented vacation home, perfect for golfers, boaters, fishermen and kite sailors. It has its own private boat lift and pier, so bring your shallow bottom boat and enjoy a true fisherman's paradise.

The Space:
Located on the southern tip of Texas and only a quick 20-minute drive to South Padre Island beaches. Five beds, including the sleeper sofa, provide sleeping accommodations for 10 people. Downstairs has all large flooring tiles, while laminate flooring completes the bedrooms upstairs. This is a two-level home with master bedroom/bath and large walk-in closet, balcony and bath looking out over the harbor. Two guest bedrooms upstairs share a full bath in the hall. There is a powder room downstairs.

A 75" smart TV with cable and streaming video provides entertainment in the family room, along with a 42" smart TV in the master bedroom. Additionally, there are 42" TVs in two guest bedrooms with streaming capability only. There is Wi-Fi throughout the entire house, and a full-size washer and dryer for your laundry convenience. Off the living room, there is a spacious patio with sofa, chairs and a gas grill. The garage has parking available for two cars.

The driveway provides parking for two cars. The kitchen has all stainless steel and electric appliances. All kitchen equipment and utensils are provided, along with all the small appliances necessary for preparing your family's favorite meals or mixing your favorite drinks. Place settings for 10 are included.

A guest tablet provides you with information on activities and dining in the area, and a short drive to South Padre Island gets you to all the island's activities and beaches.

Located in a quiet gated community with access to a newly updated 18-hole PGA golf course open to the public, tennis court, basketball court, fitness room, and a large, heated pool at the club house. You can kayak, paddle board and fish from the private dock. You can bring your own Shallow bottom boat, launch it at the private harbor boat ramp and bring it to the property's pier/dock. While out boating, you can exit the harbor through the marked channel to access the Laguna Madre Bay for fishing or cross the bay for dinner at restaurants.

Guest Access:
Upon arrival, easily access your home with a keyless secure door code. Your rental will be professionally cleaned for Covid-19 and ready for you to enjoy. You can expect all the comforts of a fine resort hotel, including shampoo, soaps, paper products, with luxury towels and linens.

You can also take a short walk down the boardwalk to our local private harbor heated pool.
***Important information** Wristbands for the pool area will be provided for free, however they must be left at the property upon checkout to avoid an additional $25 fee.

The Neighborhood:
Located in a quiet gated community with access to a newly updated 18-hole PGA golf course open to the public, tennis court, basketball court, fitness room, and a large, heated pool at the club house. You can kayak, paddle board and fish from the private dock. You can bring your own Shallow bottom boat, launch it at the private harbor boat ramp and bring it to the property's pier/dock. While out boating, you can exit the harbor through the marked channel to access the Laguna Madre Bay for fishing or cross the bay for dinner at bay side restaurants. The average water temperature is 65 degrees.

Getting Around:
Two main airports serve the location:
HRL - Valley International Airport, 3002 Heritage Way Harlingen, TX 78550. 34 mi
BRO - Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport 700 Amelia Earhart Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521. 25 mi

Laguna Vista and South Padre Island are 17 minutes apart without traffic.

Check out a leisurely catamaran cruise on the bay to watch dolphins, go snorkeling or enjoy a dinner cruise. A short drive to South Padre Island gets you to all the island activities and beaches. Local water activities include deep sea fishing, bay fishing, jet skiing, wind surfing and spending beach time playing in the warm gulf water. Scuba diving is popular at the RGV Reef (an artificial reef created as a fish hatchery) as well as the TX Clipper (a ship that was sunk in 2007 to provide another artificial reef).

There is also horseback riding on the beach and it is always fun to visit the water park located on South Padre Island. If you would like to enjoy some of the nature things on the island you can go on a bird walk, or learn about turtle rescues at a turtle learning center located on the island. The Port Isabel lighthouse has been recently renovated and provides spectacular views. The Brownsville Zoo is a fun place and has regular activities for kids or take one of the many dolphin watching boat tours. You can see Space-X launches from our balcony.

Just remember, when heading out to SPI, to leave for before 10am on holiday weekends. The traffic can get heavy on holiday weekends.