Arroyo Casitas

Waterfront vacation spot on an acre with INCREDIBLE VIEWS of the Arroyo Colorado & La Paloma Wildlife Refuge! Accommodations for up to 15 guests. Main house, plus two casitas provide plenty of room for large families & groups. Enjoy the scenery from the covered patio with views filled with natural wildlife habitat, birds, & beautiful waterway. Play outdoor games in the large, fenced-in yard. Kayaks, lighted fishing pier, & covered parking, PLUS space to park boat trailers & RV hook-up.

Spend the afternoon fishing the waters of the Arroyo Colorado or venture out to the bay system. Depending on the season, you can fish for Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Tarpon, all from the comfort of your private pier. The pier is equipped with a green light for night fishing, a fish feeder that goes off every evening after sunset, and a swim ladder. Arroyo Casitas is located directly across the river from the Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area. This is part of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. and is one of the most diverse wildlife areas in the Rio Grande Valley. It is an ideal location for birders and wildlife viewers in South Texas. The back patio and living areas offer an excellent vantage point for watching the waterbirds that crowd these waters. Look for Least Grebe, several species of ducks including resident Ruddy Ducks and Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, flycatchers, the Great Kiskadee, Osprey, and so many more! The large fenced-in yard allows for plenty of room for fun and games. Back inside you can cool off and prepare your own meals in a well-furnished and spacious kitchen/dining area. Take advantage of the WIFI and stream your favorite shows and movies on one of the many large, flat-screen TVs each with their own ROKU.
PALOMA CASITA (Main House) is spacious enough for the whole family or group to gather together! The large home has a fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. There is a fridge equipped with RO water & ice maker, oven/stove, RO water station, microwave, and coffee/tea bar. The elongated dining table seats 12, plus there is another dining table for additional seating. Bedroom #1 has a queen bed, a flat-screen smart TV, and a closet. Bedroom #2 has a queen bed, a full-size futon, and a flat-screen smart TV. The open living area has picture windows with views of the Arroyo and the Refuge. Enjoy the bar area with a wine fridge, beer fridge, games, and FUN!
COYOTE CASITA (House #2) has a private entrance into the full kitchenette with fridge, stove/oven, microwave, and coffeemaker, dining table, and trundle bed for additional sleep/sitting area with flat-screen smart TV. The living area also has a flat-screen smart TV and access to the outside patio and backyard. The bedroom has a queen bed, closet, armoire, and flat-screen smart TV. The bathroom has a combo shower/bath.
OCELOT CASITA (House #3) has a private entrance into the full kitchenette with fridge, stove/oven, microwave, and coffeemaker. There is a full size futon that sleeps two and you can watch the flat-screen TV, there is also a small dining table. The bedroom has a queen bed, twin futon, closet, and flat-screen smart TV. The bathroom has a full-size shower.
OUTDOOR AREA Enjoy the beauty of nature from the great outdoors at Arroyo Casitas! Oversized covered back patio with views of the Arroyo, dock area, and Wildlife Refuge. There are 2 kayaks, a lighted fishing pier with plenty of seating, a swim ladder, and a fish cleaning station with a sink. The back patio has 4 fans to cool you off and plenty of seating and dining space. There is an RO water station with an ice maker for making your ice-cold beverages. Cook a family meal on the charcoal BBQ pit (please bring your own charcoal & lighter fluid).
We are located on a quiet inlet of the Arroyo Colorado which allows for a more tranquil environment ideal for birders, kayakers, fishermen, social gatherings, and those who just want a little peace and quit.

Each casita has a private entrance with a keyless entry.

Paloma Casita (#1) has a front door with a keyless door lock, a sliding glass door to the back patio, and a door to the breezeway.

Coyote Casita (#2) has a front door with a keyless door lock and a sliding glass door to the back patio.

Ocelot Casita (#3)has a front door with a keyless door lock.

NO INDOOR SMOKING OR VAPING.

Please make sure to respect our neighbors and obey the city’s ordinance for a 10:00 pm to 7:00 am turn down of music and noise. NO FIREWORKS or WOOD BURNING is allowed.

Bring your own rods and reels and be ready to fish your heart out! There is also a public boat ramp at the Adolph Thomae Jr. Park.

Guests need to bring their own towels for the water and sunscreen for sunbathing. Please do not remove linens or towels from the casitas or use them at any water activities.

Please turn AC unit to 80 when leaving the casita.

Please DO NOT REMOVE the BBQ pit from the cement slab it is sitting on. It must remain on the cement slab. You will need to bring your own lighter, lighter lighter fluid, and charcoal. PLEASE make sure to clean the BBQ pit and area after use.

All trash needs to be placed in the outside trash bin when you check out. Please pick up after your pet.

Please place all dirty/used towels from showering and kitchen use the bathroom.

Guest binder available in casita with more information.

Enter the dock area and Arroyo at your own risk.

Two-night minimum stay. Check-in is at 3:00 pm on arrival day and check-out is at 11:00 am on departure day.

There is a local grocery store, a Doller General, Hardware Store, O’Reilly’s, restaurants like teh famous Chilly Willy’s, and more just minutes away!