Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
57 min drive
Room options
About the area
Rio Hondo
On waterfront.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and 16 miles (25 km) of Texas Air Museum. Laureles County Park and Memorial Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge - 37 min drive - 37.2 km
South Padre Island Golf Club - 41 min drive - 46.1 km
Valley Baptist Hospital - Harlingen - 50 min drive - 46.1 km
Harlingen Medical Center - 50 min drive - 48.4 km
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge - 57 min drive - 43.5 km
Getting around
Valley Intl. Airport (HRL) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Chili Willie's Drive Inn - 8 min walk
Dirty Reds Kantina & Grill - 11 min walk
The Wharf Seafood Restaurant - 8 min walk
Laguna Rod & Gun guide service - 2 min walk
Dirty Reds Kantina and Grill - 3 min drive
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.
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Arroyo City cabin with private lighted fishing dock. BBQ pits and back deck. Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Nehru V.
May 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet stay cabin
Relaxing area to enjoy family and company. Will book again.
Nehru V.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
eli s.
Aug 20, 2024
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
eli s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Art R.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Art R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maria A.
Jul 2, 2024
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.
Maria A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jaime A.
Jun 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin
Nice place, would definitely come back again
Jaime A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gabriel V.
Jun 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!
Property was great, clean comfortable and relaxing with river view from the den. Had a great time.
Gabriel V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina M.
Feb 4, 2024
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!
Tina M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
alma v.
Jan 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Enjoyed stay very much, kids loved it
alma v.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emmanuel P.
Apr 13, 2023
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.
Emmanuel P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dustin P.
Apr 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy tarpon cabin
This place was a relaxing fishing time spent with family ovarall it was nice little getaway would recommend anytime
Dustin P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tamara T.
Feb 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Beautiful home! Perfect location. Accomodated 6 kids and my spouse and I. We loved it. Will book again!