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Tropical Garden Oasis • Birdwatcher's Paradise • Spacious Harlingen Retreat

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Harlingen, TX
  • Place, Tony Butler Municipal Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Victor Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cinemark Harlingen 16
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Harlingen

When you stay at this vacation home in Harlingen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Victor Park and Cinemark Harlingen 16. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Tony Butler Municipal Golf Course and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Lon C. Hill Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tony Butler Municipal Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Victor Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Cinemark Harlingen 16 - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Lon C. Hill Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Valley Intl. Airport (HRL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Tropical Garden Oasis • Birdwatcher's Paradise • Spacious Harlingen Retreat

Escape to a tropical garden oasis in the heart of Harlingen. Surrounded by 7+ beautifully landscaped gardens and frequent visits from colorful birds and butterflies, this unique retreat combines nature, comfort, and convenience. Whether you're visiting for birdwatching, relaxation, business, or a South Texas getaway, you'll find a peaceful and welcoming place to call home.

This private first-floor retreat comfortably accommodates up to 4 guests and features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Guests enjoy exclusive access to the entire first floor of the home, including all downstairs bedrooms, kitchen, living areas, sunroom, dining areas, gardens, and outdoor spaces.

The upstairs is a completely separate private residence occupied by the owner. It has its own private entrance and no shared indoor living spaces, ensuring privacy for both guests and host.

The home features spacious bedrooms, an open-concept living area, a huge gourmet kitchen, a bright sunroom dining area, and an additional flexible space that can be used as a game room, study, dining area, or extra sleeping space. Enjoy your morning coffee surrounded by nature or unwind in the evening while taking in the beauty of the gardens.

Property Highlights:
• Sleeps up to 4 guests
• 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
• Exclusive use of the entire first floor
• 7+ beautifully landscaped private gardens
• Birdwatching and wildlife viewing opportunities
• Huge gourmet kitchen
• Bright sunroom dining area
• Multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces
• Free parking
• Pet-friendly accommodations

The gardens and outdoor spaces are private for guests to enjoy during their stay. To maintain the beauty of the property, the owner may occasionally access the gardens for watering and routine landscape care.

This home is exceptionally clean, organized, and thoughtfully prepared for guests. I am easy to reach if you have any questions before or during your stay, and my goal is to ensure your comfort and satisfaction.

Guest Access

The lockbox located near the garage provides convenient self-check-in, and your access code will be shared prior to arrival.

Please Note:
• Street parking is prohibited between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM and vehicles may be towed.
• A guest freezer is available in the dining area.

Where You'll Be – Harlingen, Texas

Harlingen offers a perfect blend of South Texas hospitality, outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Enjoy local favorites ranging from authentic Tex-Mex and fresh Gulf seafood to barbecue and regional specialties.

Explore Downtown Harlingen's historic Jackson Street, lined with palm trees, boutiques, antique shops, specialty stores, restaurants, and cafes. Visit Market Days on the first Saturday of every month or browse local vendors at The Market at Wild August on Saturday mornings.

The Rio Grande Valley is internationally recognized as one of North America's premier birding destinations. With hundreds of species of birds, nature centers, wildlife refuges, hiking trails, and over 1,200 acres of city parks, outdoor enthusiasts will have endless opportunities to explore.

Golfers can enjoy several public courses nearby, including championship courses at Palm Valley Resort.

Looking for a beach day? South Padre Island is less than an hour away and offers beautiful beaches, dolphin watching, horseback riding, fishing, water sports, and family-friendly attractions.

Getting Around

A vehicle is recommended for exploring the area. Free parking is included during your stay, and most major attractions throughout the Rio Grande Valley are a short drive away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a kitchen island. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a fitness center. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room, a living plant wall, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please leave all the dirty laundry in one area. The garden is for viewing purposes only; therefore, please do not cut or take plants/pots/decor.
The trash is picked up every Wednesday morning. Please put trash in the large blue trash can outside. Thank you!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Gorgeous Home - Garden and Bird Paradise Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perla H.

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

Wonderful stay

Rosie has such a beautifully decorated house and was so kind to host us on a quick trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia B.

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

Quiet and tranquil

Great accommodations
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda E.

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

Very nice stay

Thank You for Sharing Your Beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia H.

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

Great experience

Good location, love the house and owner was super sweet! Will definitely use this location in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Beautiful Home

Very Relaxing and Beautiful Property
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Deana C.

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

Great lil place

Wonderful stay with an amazing host. Rosie is just precious as is her home. Dad and I had such a nice time staying here and once we picked up my son, he loved it. The backyard is wonderful, not to mention watching the chickens and playing with Boo & Stella. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrence G.

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

South Texas fun.

Great facility, excellent communication, host was very obliging.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Palm Valley Haven

Our family had a wonderful and restful stay. The environment of the home was great! Cozy and comfortable! We appreciated Rosalinda allowing us to share this beautiful home! We would do it again and recommend it to anyone going to the Harlingen area.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

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

Roomy quarters.

Excellent location near shopping, restaurants, etc. We enjoyed the house very much. Beautiful large backyard. Hospitable hostess. A very good experience all around. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Beautiful house and yard

I couldn't believe my luck. This home was a Christmas dream. It felt comfortable and beautiful all at once. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug K.

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

Our stay

Nice place. Had a couple days where some dogs came through. Not the owners fault. Very nice lady easy to talk to. Cozy and easy to get to
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Safe neighborhood

Beautiful, clean, organized. Everything works well including washer and dryer. Very nice back yard. Property manager is very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonja R.

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

Second stay within 2 months!

This house is in a great location, beautiful neighborhood near golf course. The Host Rosie is most accommodating! She went out and purchased a gadget for the TV, which my husband never figured out. Anyway, if you need a place to stay in Harlingen, Texas, stay here! Very cozy and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donna R.

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

Mixed

Location was great for an event at the convention center Unit was clean and very spacious Just way too much stuff everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilson A.

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

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

geana r.

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

Artsy home stay

Beautiful, artsy home in a lovely neighborhood. Home is near restaurants and airport. In past VRBOs we usually have full access to kitchen, refrigerator and freezer. This home only offered partial access, with dorm fridges and microwave in bedrooms. So just be aware of that. Otherwise, a nice stay sitting on back porch, visiting with the chickens and Boo, the friendly cat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

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

My favorite Vrbo Stay

Can't rate this place high enough. I stayed here for work but it felt like I was staying at a high end breakfast in bed. The kitchen is big and has everything I needed including a separate freezer. Rosie makes this place feel like the holiday home you wish you had. There is a beautiful yard with squirrels and birds to watch, it is located in a peaceful neighborhood, and the location is near downtown Harlingen and a golf course. Loved the huge flatscreen TV in my room as well. South Padre Island is about 30 minutes away and I took advantage. Rosie was very responsive to my questions and very kind. By far my favorite vrbo property so far!!! I will be back, thank you Rosie!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonja R.

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

Beautiful Home

House was perfect for me, my husband, our small mini schnauzer to stay. We had access to all downstairs area. I only have one complaint, the freezer wasn’t available to us, so we had to keep ice in an cooler. If we had stayed longer than a few days, this would not be acceptable in my opinion. It was not noted in the advertisement that a freezer wasn’t available. Other than that, the house was great! Rosie the host was always available and answered any questions we had. I would stay here again. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect and Safe

We came from austin tx!! we came around 1 PM the access check in was so easy and i met the owner of the house she is sweet and loves to help. She will always communicate to make sure everything is okay. While at our stay there was a huge thunderstorm and power went out. Rosi updated us every minute and made sure we were okay. This house is so beautiful and GREEN!!! everything fits. The back yard for a big or small is perfect for pets just make sure to clean up after ! But honestly if i ever come back to harlingen I WILL TRY TO COME BACK HERE AND BOOK !!! We all loved it so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

MaryJane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sewage smell and NO freezer

The place is cute, very kitschy and filled with a lot of personal stuff. The house smelled like a septic system when I entered and it took several hours for the owner to rectify. I was told it was due the heat but after talking to a resident in the neighborhood I found out that the sewage smell happens periodically. It's easy to take care of as long as it's not allowed to build up. The most egregious is that the owner locked the fridge freezer. There was no ice maker in the door. And it was during the Texas heat wave. To make up for the lack od freezer the owner provided 2 dorm fridges, neither of which would hold a bag of ice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlan S.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025