Title: FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6238174&destination=Rio+Hondo%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=99336100&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! ## Photo gallery for FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! ![Property grounds - FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! (Rio Hondo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99336100/99336100/7ef5a44a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! (Rio Hondo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99336100/99336100/c6ed96ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! (Rio Hondo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99336100/99336100/b15b78a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! (Rio Hondo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99336100/99336100/7e02ce23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! (Rio Hondo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99336100/99336100/9f2a4a7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to good times, a charming retreat with your own private pier, BBQ pit, and boat deck. This fish-themed cottage offers the perfect blend of coziness and adventure while being close to Brownsville zoo & museum. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! Perfect weekend getaway close to home! Here at good times you forget everything going on in life. As you walk in you feel the coziness; with your own private pier, bbq pit and boat deck! While in good times you feel like you are in the ocean with the fish themed cottage! While in the area make sure to check out Brownsville zoo & museum. A boat ramp is located in Adolph Thomes Jr County Park. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76150000/76149600/76149536/625a2eeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### El Delfín Lodge North End - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 1,259 reviews CA $77 CA $98 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=76149536&PinnedHotelID=76149536&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/440500/440474/52e547bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super 8 by Wyndham South Padre Island South Padre Island - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet friendly 7.2 Good 1,003 reviews CA $67 CA $85 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=440474&PinnedHotelID=440474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3510000/3508900/3508863/4b34cca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island Beachfront North End - Pool - Hot tub - All-inclusive - Pet friendly 8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews CA $174 CA $204 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=3508863&PinnedHotelID=3508863&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77150000/77149500/77149418/a687c21d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Bella Hotel and Suites North End - Pool - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.0 Good 549 reviews CA $48 CA $66 total includes taxes & fees Apr 2 - Apr 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=77149418&PinnedHotelID=77149418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (0 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93580000/93575700/93575625/81ecbd5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rio Hondo Studio w/ Fishing Dock on Arroyo River! 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Place keys in lockbox and move over numbers. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Rio Hondo is home to this cottage. Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and Laureles County Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nature Park Retention Garden and Nature Park Rain Garden. South Padre Island Adventure Park and Bobz World are also worth visiting. 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Airport (HRL) 39 min drive ### Restaurants - Chilly Willies 6 min drive - Boats & Bikers 12 min drive - Pizza Express 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER!? ### What time is check-out at FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER!? ### Where is FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nico C. Mar 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little fishing cabin My dad and I stayed there for 5 days during a fishing trip. Boat dock worked well for my bay boat and pretty close to the outlet into the bay saved time to the fishing grounds. ##### Nico C. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Carroll A. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishingtrip As advertised, great location.Comfortable,good AC. Washer/Dryer would be a plus but knew going in they were not available. ##### Carroll A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Carroll A. Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Overall a nice cabin, good location, clean, well furnished. Was disappointed to have no tv service, especially since the weather was bad. However, to be fair it was not listed as an amenity.Great communication. with host. ##### Carroll A. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Basilio O. Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing it was very peaceful, quiet enjoyable, amazing ##### Basilio O. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl F. Dec 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend in Arroyo City We had a really fun time. The house was perfect for us. We loved all the decking and pier areas on the water. Easy access, fully stocked, and a very nice host made for a great trip! We will come back again. ##### Cheryl F. 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