Experience elevated coastal living at Orion B—a meticulously designed 2-bedroom home in historic Port Isabel, just minutes from South Padre Island beaches. Completed in August 2023 by interior designer Tiffany Zhou, this spacious retreat features dramatic soaring cedar beam ceilings, gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and travertine backsplash, dedicated workspace, heated pool access, and designer finishes perfect for families, remote workers, and groups up to 6 guests.
The space
Welcome to your coastal getaway, where you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the tranquility of the bay and the excitement of the beach. This interior designer's brand new home is the perfect space for leisure and work, ideal for surfers, families, and anyone looking for a relaxing vacation.
YOUR SPACE: This spacious and modern unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a queen bed, ample closet space, quiet workspace with high-speed wifi, and ensuite bathroom with TONS of counter space. The second bedroom holds two sets of bunk beds (four beds total), a large dresser, closet with french doors, and lounge chair for reading. Both bathrooms are equipped with luxurious modern fixtures, plenty of storage, and a spacious walk-in glass shower. The secondary bathroom also has a full size stackable washer dryer.
This kitchen has everything: quartz countertops and travertine backsplash, an undermount sink with pull-down faucet/sprayer, all new stainless appliances (gas oven and stove, garbage disposal, full fridge, and dishwasher), and ample storage space behind the ceiling-height light ash cabinets. Dine on the leather stools at the kitchen island or at the adjacent vintage dining area which can be extended to seat 8. The living space boasts soaring ceilings with exposed cedar beams, a smart ceiling fan, extra comfy leather sectional and a 65" smart TV.
THE PROPERTY: Please note that Casa Cactus B is one of three units in a private home. Your space is entirely your own, however you may be next door to other guests. Casa Cactus A is a 3 bed 2 bath home, and Casa Cactus C is a 1 bed 1 bath home. Please contact us directly if you are interested in renting the entire house for large groups.
INDOOR AMENITIES: we provide all bed linens, shower towels and pool towels, dishware, cookware, bath gels, and coffee + tea. Coffee maker is a stainless Cuisinart drip coffee maker. We provide two different high-speed wifi networks with Spectrum. There are remote controlled ceiling fans in each room, and our air conditioning is connected to a Nest system which can be controlled from the smart thermostat on the wall.
OUTDOOR AMENITIES: Going fishing? Cook up your catch at our outdoor charcoal grill or enjoy drinks at our outdoor dining area. Charcoal is not included, but all grilling tools are. Let your cares float away in our brand new swimming pool or work on your tan at our poolside lounge space. Had a beach day? Rinse off at the two outdoor showers located on the right side of the house. Please note that all outdoor amenities are shared amongst guests of Casa Cactus A, B, and C (it is a SHARED pool for guests from all three homes.)
LOCATION: This home is in a quiet neighborhood in Port Isabel, Texas. We are next door to a local park with a walking track, playground, and basketball court. Grocery stores are 1 mile away and we are a 2 minute drive from the bay-front restaurants in Port Isabel and the entrance to the bridge that connects Port Isabel to South Padre Island. The benefit of staying in Port Isabel is the tranquility of the bay and also access to the shops in the mainland without needing to deal with the noise or traffic on the Island, however you are just a few minutes drive from all the excitement and fireworks. There is a free shuttle bus that will take you from Port Isabel to the beach.
THINGS TO DO: Everything. Surfing, fishing, go-karts, zip-lines, mini-golf, horseback riding, waterpark, boogie boarding, tacos and margaritas, beachside and bayside restaurants and cafes, sunset cruises, and of course miles and miles of soft sand. Check out my guide to South Padre Island for more ideas and attractions.
Port Isabel is a tropical oasis located off the southern tip of Texas. It offers the unsurpassed beauty of the Laguna Madre Bay. It is the ideal year-round destination for visitors seeking a getaway from the daily grind.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS: Coming to town for an anniversary, birthday, or honeymoon? Reach out to us directly about welcome packages for special occasions.
This is a non-smoking and pet-free property.
**Neighborhood construction: the house next door is undergoing construction so there may be some noise during work hours Monday through Friday. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes!
Guest access
PARKING & ACCESS
Private back entrance accessible via the alley. 2 gravel parking spots located behind the home beside the grill and patio area, plus free street parking available for additional vehicles.
Keyless smart lock entry with unique access codes sent day-of check-in. Security cameras monitor entry and parking areas for guest safety.
Other things to note
SPECIAL OCCASIONS & UPGRADES
Celebrating something special? We offer:
Romantic welcome packages (roses, wine, chocolates)
Early check-in at 1PM (subject to availability)
Late check-out at 11AM (subject to availability)
Message us to add these enhancements to your stay!
CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS
We follow the booking platform’s cancellation policy. Choose carefully between refundable and non-refundable options. Can’t make it? Non-refundable bookings may be moved to future dates (subject to rate changes).
