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On The Water In Arroyo City - Sleeps 8 (Max. occupancy)

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Street-side view of the property from Marshall Hutts Road.
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View of the Arroyo Colorado, fishing pier and palapa from the porch.
View from the screened porch to the Arroyo, palapa and boat lift
Screened porch looking toward the Arroyo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rio Hondo, TX
  • South Padre Island Golf Club
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Harlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

On The Water In Arroyo City - Sleeps 8 (Max. occupancy)

4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, comfortably sleeps eight. Beautiful views where 'Old Arroyo' and 'Arroyo Colorado' fork. Great fishing on the dock. Outdoor palapa, bbq pit, lighted fishing pier. Large screen satellite tv, satellite internet, full kitchen, central air, and dishwasher. Fenced yard is pet friendly. 30 minutes from Harlingen airport. 30 minutes to Brownsville/SPI.

Property manager

Spencer Bell
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Use of boat lift is strictly prohibited. Use of lift will result in $250.00 feet.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Rio Hondo

Located in Arroyo City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Little Graceland and Rio Grande Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nature Park Retention Garden and Nature Park Rain Garden. South Padre Island Adventure Park and Bobz World are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rio Hondo, TX

What's nearby

  • Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge - 31 min drive - 16.6 km
  • South Padre Island Golf Club - 39 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 52 min drive - 56.2 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 59 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Port Mansfield Harbor - 86 min drive - 81.9 km

Getting around

  • Harlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili Willie's Drive Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Reds Kantina & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Wharf Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Reds Kantina and Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Laguna Rod & Gun guide service - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On The Water In Arroyo City - Sleeps 8 (Max. occupancy) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is On The Water In Arroyo City - Sleeps 8 (Max. occupancy) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and within 20 miles (32 km) of Texas Air Museum and Laureles County Park. Memorial Park and Nature Park West Resaca are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lilla S.

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

Best stay in Arroyo City!

Great house to stay in..it was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo A.

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

Great place

Very clean and relaxing spot. We loved our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura e.

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

Fun weekend getaway!

Property Manager was awesome and sweet, we had a blast getting away from the city and enjoying our time with family fishing and cooking out! We really hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy cozy!

Great stay for a hunting/fishing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl A.

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

Love this place!

great property for smaller/mid sized groups. house is comfy and its great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally F.

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

House has everything we need.

This is our fourth time staying here and we plan to be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott P.

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

arroyo city

first rate property will book again for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl A.

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

Awesome time

Gloria is amazing! The stay was great and there was a freeze but it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Great family house

We always enjoy our stay at this house. Everything we need in an awesome location.!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Great stay once again

2 years in a row great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

yvette s.

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

Little getaway

Property was awesome to stay at. We reallyenjkyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie M.

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

Fishing trip

Great time. Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl A.

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

Wonderful as always!

Love staying here- it is one of the best places. Gloria is amazing and the area is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo G.

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

Awesome as always

I absolutely love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Always happy with stay

Enjoy everything about our stay and friendly property manager.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan E.

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

Fishing get away

Nice cabin very clean and spacious! Great location for boat access as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great place to relax

We had a wonderful time fishing from the dock. Great spot to relax and get away with the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Perfect getaway

Had everything we were looking for
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro L.

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

Ramiro

We stayed here a few times. We actually stayed here approximately 10 years ago and we really like it. We caught so many fish. My family really loves it. From what I understand It’s not gonna be available to the public. It’s only gonna be available to members.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis J.

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

Nice place

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Relaxing Stay

House was perfect for our 2 week visit. We enjoyed fishing on the flats in our boat and coming home to a well stocked relaxing home. We look forward to visiting in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

S G R., Brownsville TX

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

Relax & Fish on the Arroyo

Nice private property with plenty backyard space, deck; spacious home with large living kitchen area; plenty of beds available for the aunt's and cousins; would love to come back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

KELLY G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was nice time

Was nice just think 4 pm checkin is late
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Team Building

The property is very nice and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl A.

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

Great place!

overall this was a great place. we had some friends stop over for a day trip to see us and it was wonderful to have all of us in the yard and palapa made the area seem so much more spacious. Gloria was AMAZING and is always helpful.

About the host

Hosted by Spencer Bell

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I worked as full time fly fishing guide in Arroyo City for many years before moving to Colorado. Whether fishing with fly or conventional tackle, Arroyo City is the gem of South Texas. What Port O'Connor used to be and South Padre never was.

Why they chose this property

The house functioned for many years as a fly fishing lodge and is appointed as you would expect. It is comfortable but not stuffy. It has been voted the Best Rental on the Arroyo for 4 straight years.

What makes this property unique

Perfect location close to the park (ramp). Also, it sits at the widest point on the Arroyo, providing spectacular views of the surrounding South Texas ranch country.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests