Title: FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! Cottage in Rio Hondo ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99336100/99336100/7ef5a44a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99336100/99336100/bf7696b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99336100/99336100/7e02ce23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99336100/99336100/c6ed96ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](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. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99355300/99355267/1d4a8233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### EMMA’S COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER Rio Hondo - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=99355267&PinnedHotelID=99355267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99393100/99393059/b0b8eaf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The hill private fishing pier NOT water front Rio Hondo - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=99393059&PinnedHotelID=99393059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99355300/99355236/f98a3fbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Texas themed cabin with a Shared fishing pier Not waterfront Rio Hondo - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=99355236&PinnedHotelID=99355236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99392700/99392679/49209a01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunshine cabin with a Shared fishing pier Not waterfront Rio Hondo - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=99392679&PinnedHotelID=99392679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90451100/90451076/1f9ab63e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arroyo City cabin with private lighted fishing dock. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=26.344555,-97.41573&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qhy_DhoqqQ%3FO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40Q%40QBO%40Q%40OBQBQ%40OBODQBOBQDOBODQDMDQDMDQFMDOFODOFOFMFMFOHMFMHMHOFMHMHKHMJKHMHKJKHMJKJKJIJKJKJIJIJKLIJILGJILILGLGLIJGNGLELGLELGLENELENELENCLCNCLENANCNALCNANCNAL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NBN%40LDNBNBLBLDNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLDLFLFLHJFLFLHJHLFJHLHJJJHJHLJHJJHJJJJJLHJHJJLHJHLHJHLHLFNHLFLHLFNFLFLFNDNFNFNDLDPDLDPDLDPDNBNBPDNBPBN%40NBPBP%40NBP%40P%40N%40P%3FP%40N%40P%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FNAPAP%3FPANAPAPCNAPCPCNAPCNCNEPCNCPENENENENENENENGNGNENGLGNGLGLINGLILGLILILILIJILKJILIJKJKJKJKJIJMHKHKJKHMJKFMHKHMHMDKHMHMDMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDOBMDMBODOBMBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOCMEOCMEOEMEMGMEMGMGOGKEMIMIMEMIKIMIKGMKKIKKKIKIKKKKKKKKIKKKIMIKKMIKIMIMGMIMIMGMIOGMGMGOGMEOGOEOGOEOEOEOEOEOCOEQCOCQEOCOAQCOCQAQAOCQAQAO%3FQAQ%3FQAO%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8aRLCzMgUE31mU6bfejX5NNyuVI=) Rio Hondo, TX #### What's nearby - South Padre Island Golf Club - 37 min drive - 52.5 km - Port of Brownsville - 44 min drive - 64.2 km - Sunrise Mall - 45 min drive - 65.4 km - Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 55 min drive - 73.4 km - South Padre Island Beach - 55 min drive - 73.8 km #### Getting around - Valley Intl. Airport (HRL) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chilly Willies - ‬6 min drive - ‪Boats & Bikers - ‬12 min drive - ‪Pizza Express - ‬12 min drive - ‪Wharf at Arroyo City - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER!? > Check-out is at 12:30 PM. ### Where is FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! located? > Situated in Rio Hondo, this cottage is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and within 20 mi (32 km) of Texas Air Museum and Laureles County Park. Memorial Park and Nature Park West Resaca are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## 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 9.4 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 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 ### 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. 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