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Arroyo City cabin with private lighted fishing dock. BBQ pits and back deck.

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Exterior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rio Hondo, TX
  • South Padre Island Beach
  • Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
  • Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Harlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Arroyo City cabin with private lighted fishing dock. BBQ pits and back deck.

From fishing to bird watching, enjoy it all in this private cabin with breathtaking views. You take walks around arroyo city or explore the trails at the county park at end of the road. Great place for fishing excursions or hunting trips.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms and patio
  • 11.6 miles (18.7 km) from Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and 12.5 miles (20.1 km) from Texas Air Museum
Arroyo City cabin with private lighted fishing dock. BBQ pits and back deck. offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Rio Hondo cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please take all trash to outside containers when checking out.
Please pick up all items from fishing dock before leaving.
Please turn off the fishing light during the day.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Arroyo City cabin with private lighted fishing dock. BBQ pits and back deck. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing and clean place. Very comfortable. Everything provided for a superb stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable time. Nice place for family to fish and enjoy a getaway. Short trip over to Padre for other activities then can return back for the peaceful days. Owners are fabulous people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nehru V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet stay cabin

Relaxing area to enjoy family and company. Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

eli s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hot stay

The house is great but the thermostat was set on 85 degrees during the day and 75 at nite it was hot the owner come out to repair it but when he left it was hot i dont think we will stay there again itcwas 100 degrees outside cant do it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fishing Excursion

Relaxing and comfortable cabin. Loved being able to fish from the backyard deck. Plenty of space for everyone and great WiFi and television.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome cabin

Nice place, would definitely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway!

Property was great, clean comfortable and relaxing with river view from the den. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable

Very comfortable property, if you’re into fishing it’s has a pier and bench right at the water, my husband really enjoyed that!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

alma v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Enjoyed stay very much, kids loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eli Sandoval, Mary Sandoval, Deborah,

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice a comfy place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat little place

I visited the happy tarpon and I was pleasantly surprised with how clean and nicely decorated everything was. I fished 90 percent of the time i was there. My friends and I had one of the best time fishing. I would love to visit the happy tarpon again. Keith was a great host and always responded to our concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy tarpon cabin

This place was a relaxing fishing time spent with family ovarall it was nice little getaway would recommend anytime
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Beautiful home! Perfect location. Accomodated 6 kids and my spouse and I. We loved it. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023