[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The hill private fishing pier NOT water front Cottage in Arroyo City with kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99393100/99393059/b0b8eaf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99393100/99393059/edde6b8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99393100/99393059/881669c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99393100/99393059/w3504h2305x0y27-9f05025b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99393100/99393059/d58d7ce0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a serene getaway, The Hill offers a cozy retreat with your own private pier and boat deck. Enjoy the bear-themed decor while taking in the tranquil surroundings, and explore nearby Brownsville zoo & museum for an added adventure. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - 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. ### The hill private fishing pier NOT water front Perfect weekend getaway close to home! Here at the hill you forget everything going on in life. As you walk in you feel the coziness; with your own private pier and boat deck! While in the hill you absolutely love the bear theme. While the fishing pier is not located in front it is located a few steps away. While in the area make sure to check out Brownsville zoo & museum. If you’re bring boat please book in any of our other cabins that are waterfront. 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 ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![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=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=99355236&PinnedHotelID=99355236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=99355267&PinnedHotelID=99355267&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=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=99392679&PinnedHotelID=99392679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99336100/99336100/7ef5a44a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### FISHING THEME COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER! 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Place keys back 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 Note from host: please be careful near the pier there is no cover ### 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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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 Arroyo City is home to this cottage. New Fishing Pier and Rollie Melville Community Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and Laureles County Park. Nature Park Retention Garden and Nature Park Rain Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Rio Hondo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Rio-Hondo.dx6238174) [View more Cottages in Rio Hondo](https://www.expedia.ca/Rio-Hondo-Cottages.d6238174-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=26.342203,-97.42215&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Byx_DlwrqQ%3FO%40S%3FO%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40O%40Q%40Q%40OBO%40SBOBOBQBOBQBODOBQDODODODODOFODMFQFMDOFOFMHMFOFMHMHMHMFMHMHKJMHKHMJKJKHKJKJKJKJIJIJKLIJIJILGLKJGLGLILGLGLGLGLGLELENGLELENCLENCLENCNCLCNANCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NBLBNBNDLBNDLBLDNDLFLDNDLFLFLFLFLFJHLFLFLJJFLHJHJHJJLHJHJJJJHJJJJJHJJLHJHLHJHLHLHLFLHLFLHNFLFLFNFNFLDPFLDNDNDNDNDNDNDPBNDNBPBNBPBN%40NBR%40NBN%40P%40P%40N%40P%3FP%40P%3FN%3FR%3FN%3FN%3FP%3FPAP%3FNARANANAPCPANCPAPCNCPCNCNEPCNEPENENENENENENGLEPGLGNGNGJGNINGLIJGNILILILIJILIJKLIJKJKJIJKHKJKJMHKHKJKHMHKFMJMFMFKHMDMHMFMFMDODMFMDODMDMDODMBOBODMBO%40MBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMAOCOEMCOCMEOEMEMEOEMGMEMEMGMGMGMGMIMGKGMKMGKIKIMKKIKIKKKKKIKKIKKKKKIMIKKMIKIMGMIMIOIKGMGOIOGKGOEOGMGQEMGOEOEOEOEOEOCQEOCQCOCOCQCOCQAQCOAQAOAQAOASAO%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qAPKhHsGC2HrY0bcUkKYizinUkU=) Rio Hondo, TX ### What's nearby - Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge - 45 min drive - 43.5 km - South Padre Island Golf Club - 49 min drive - 52.5 km - Valley Baptist Hospital - Harlingen - 58 min drive - 52.5 km ### Getting around - Valley Intl. Airport (HRL) - 39 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Chilly Willies - ‬6 min drive - ‪Boats & Bikers - ‬12 min drive - ‪Wharf at Arroyo City - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pizza Express - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The hill private fishing pier NOT water front pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The hill private fishing pier NOT water front? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The hill private fishing pier NOT water front? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The hill private fishing pier NOT water front located? > Situated in Arroyo City, 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 ## The hill private fishing pier NOT water front 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) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielg G. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Family had a great time fishing and relaxing! Spent very much needed family time! Would definitely rent again in the future! ##### Danielg G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. Mar 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun getaway Plenty of room and a great pier and lots of amenities. Had a great time. Will definitely be renting again. ##### Michael R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mario L. Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome time Definitely recommend this property. It was really like a home away from home ##### Mario L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Briceyda G. Dec 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best stay at the Arroyo The property was spacious. Very well equipped and huge fishing pier. Communication with host was great with quick response and made themselves available for any needs or questions. Our best stay in Arroyo so far. ##### Briceyda G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary K. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### close to fishing pier the location is close to the fishing pier. plenty of room in the house. just need an antenna for the tv. not everyone in our group fished. Overall clean but does need a deep cleaning. the one issue was the oven/stove not working we had to turn on the breaker to use the stove. Overall a nice location ##### Mary K. 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