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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 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rio Hondo, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Golf Club
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.)
    ‪38 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.

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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. Rio Grande Valley Museum and Harlingen Arts & Heritage 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Golf Club - 34 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Brownsville Sports Park - 39 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Sunrise Mall - 42 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 51 min drive - 69.7 km
  • South Padre Island Beach - 52 min drive - 70.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chilly Willies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boats & Bikers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Express - ‬10 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at On The Water In Arroyo City - Sleeps 8 (Max. occupancy)?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On The Water In Arroyo City - Sleeps 8 (Max. occupancy) on 12 May 2026 start from NZ$466, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at On The Water In Arroyo City - Sleeps 8 (Max. occupancy)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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. 138 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with our stay. Great place caught some good fish!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good weekend caught plenty of fish and our group enjoyed the house!!Thank youDennis
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes loved this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
yes very clean great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciate the consistent quality of the property, having rented it for many years. Great location and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spacious property.Plenty of rooms/restrooms to accomodate our group of 8 and our 4 dogs that loved roaming the backyard area. Very clean and tidy. Caught plenty of fish, mainly speckeled and sand trout.Friendly hosts with great communication.Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the Arroyo, fishing from the dock is great and the house is one of the best we have stayed in down here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cass W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Plenty big and fishing was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here 7 times in the winter and have always enjoyed our stay. The Great Room is very roomy and relaxing. The Labrador was welcome as long as we “pickled up” after him. Mark
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ninfa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No shops nearby but we took everything we needed. The bait shop was walking distance distance had ice cream my grandkids wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious and great location. Nice large dock for fishing. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ofelia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very nice. We did have problems closing the front door. It went unlocked for the two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as described but didn’t list that there was a washer and dryer on site. The property was pet friendly, except for a 2 things… part of the fence on one side seemed to have fallen over and made an opening for animals to get through. The other thing was the presence of a stray cat that seemed to be living in the cabinets in the upstairs of the palapa. Other than that, all things were great and we really enjoyed our time there. Looking forward to making another trip soon. Hopefully the property will be available for the time we want to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gregory Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The host was fine, however the entry doors could not be locked and if a wind was blowing they would blow open unless chairs were jammed under the handles. Part of the fence was down on the river side.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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

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
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