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EMMA’S COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER

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A wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a body of water.
A living room with a brown sofa, patterned armchairs, a white sofa, and a door with a window.
A bedroom with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand, a dresser, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, and a painting on the wall.
A single-story building with a green roof and white walls, a wooden deck, and a small garden with pink flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Rio Hondo, TX
  • Place, South Padre Island Golf Club
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Brownsville Sports Park
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunrise Mall
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

EMMA’S COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER

Perfect weekend getaway close to home! While at Emma's cottage it's like being at grandmas home; always cozy.
You get your own private pier & bbq pit.
A boat ramp is available at Adolph Thomae Jr County Park.
While in the area don't forget to visit Brownsville zoo & museum.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Wash all used dishes, but don't put away.
Return keys back in lockbox and switch over the numbers
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3631963vb
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 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 that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rio Hondo

Located in Rio Hondo, this cabin is on the waterfront. Rio Grande Valley Museum and Museums of San Benito are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Iwo Jima Monument and Narciso Martínez Cultural Arts Center. Nature Park Retention Garden and Nature Park Rain Garden are also worth visiting.
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Rio Hondo, TX

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Golf Club - 43 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Brownsville Sports Park - 52 min drive - 59.3 km
  • Sunrise Mall - 55 min drive - 66.1 km
  • Port Isabel Lighthouse - 58 min drive - 68.2 km
  • Port of Brownsville - 60 min drive - 66.5 km

Getting around

  • Harlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chilly Willies - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boats & Bikers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Express - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is EMMA’S COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at EMMA’S COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at EMMA’S COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at EMMA’S COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is EMMA’S COTTAGE; WATERFRONT FISHING PIER located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and within 20 miles (32 km) of Laureles County Park and Memorial Park. Nature Park West Resaca and Nature Park Retention Garden are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a nice place. But I do believe you have a racoon living in the walls of the house but liked the fishing area. Great bbqpit and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cold A/C and a comfortable place to rest after full days of fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing stay loved it will be going back sooo recommend!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying there my kids love fishing I so recommend we love it !!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Excellent for having a great vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to sit around and relax. We enjoyed fishing and grilling after our days of hunting nearby. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review! We’re thrilled to hear you were happy with your experience and look forward to serving you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host that was able to accommodate our stay at the last minute. They were extremely helpful and always available when needed! Beautiful waterfront property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing getaway

Very cozy cabin! Loved everything from the inside of the cabin to the large pier! Will stay again next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place relaxing atmosphere

Had a great time thanks for a the really nice place had a relaxing Father’s Day thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy. Awesome fishing area. Very peaceful. Air-conditioning works great. Beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review! We’re thrilled to hear you were happy with your experience and look forward to serving you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get a way

Couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay. I hope they will have us again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank y'all for staying and taking care of our cabin as your own home. We hope to host you all soon. It was a pleasure hosting you all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

We had a blast! Very clean and such a beautiful view! Will be booking here again 😊😁
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
Thank you! We can’t to host y'all soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend fishing trip

The cottage was great! Communication was timely, always willing to answer all questions. Fishing dock was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you all for staying with us and being amazing! We hope to host you all soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

Any problems were promptly addressed. Nice cabin. Great location. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2024
Hi David! We appreciate you reaching out to us, we hope to see you soon at Emma’s Cottage or any of our other cabins!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean and cold air. Caught fish on nice dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you all for staying with us and being amazing! We hope to host you all soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the pier and the bar b que pit, though the bar b que pit myte need to be upgraded. But overall, it was what i was looking for, fishing snd relaxing!! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emma's College is an incredibly pleasant and enjoyable experience. The cottage has everything you could need for a great weekend getaway, from a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker to excellent air conditioning. I especially loved the pier fishing area; it was amazing. The cleanliness and atmosphere were top-notch, and communication with the manager was fantastic. I strongly recommend this spot to everyone and can only give it five-star ratings.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank yall for being amazing! We hope you all will consider us for your next weekend getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

Worth every cent. Very private and just like the pictures. We enjoyed our stay there and had a wonderful time. Didn’t catch much but very relaxing and very private. Communication with host was wonderful and everything was just as she described. Will stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Hi Yesenia! We appreciate you reaching out to us, we hope to see you soon at Emma’s Cottage or any of our other cabins!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place (and not just for fishing)

We rented this cabin fully expecting it to be a nice fishing. We were wrong, it wasn't only a nice fishing cabin, but rather a great cabin all together. My wife and I really enjoyed the relaxing afternoons sitting on the back porch or dock. Everything worked perfectly and we look forward to our next visit. BTW...Leo is a great host...top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
Thank you for your amazing review! We are so happy everything was amazing in your stay! Thank you for staying with us and taking care of our cabin like your own home!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Vacation

We loved the property and especially the great fishing dock.We had great hopes of catching fish and planed to fish morning noon and night. I have very good equipment and was well prepared. I went to an area bait dealer and got good tips on what to use for bait and how to fish from the dock. Also discussed with a neighbor.Unfortunately nothing worked and all we caught were a few very small catfish. Not many either. Loved the property, facilities but very dissapointed. We paid a very hansome price expecting to catch some fish. Sorry, but we wouldnt recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you loved the property and our fishing dock. We understand your disappointment regarding the fishing outcome. Unfortunately, as much as we wish we could, we cannot control nature. We have had guests that bring in record catches and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a more fulfilling fishing experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property have been using this cabin for over a decade and we always have a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect, it was clean and had everything you could need. Any questions we had the would respond right away. Definitely going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review! We’re thrilled to hear you were happy with your experience and look forward to serving you again.

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