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The Birdhouse on the Rio - A South Texas Retreat for Nature Lovers & Families!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Pharr, TX
- Payne Arena7 min drive
- Puente Internacional Reynosa-Hidalgo8 min drive
- La Plaza Mall13 min drive
- Reynosa, Tamaulipas (REX-General Lucio Blanco Intl.)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1 - Bird Room
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - River Room
1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3 - Safari Room
2 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - Primary
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2 - River & Safari Room Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Birdhouse on the Rio - A South Texas Retreat for Nature Lovers & Families!
Located in Pharr, TX, the Birdhouse on the Rio is a three-bedroom two-bathroom birding retreat that can sleep up to 12 guests. Situated in one of the most popular birding and butterfly watching hotspots in the world, the home is surrounded by over 200 acres of farmland, towering tree canopies, and a peaceful lake. Come stay and wake up to the songs of local birds, explore scenic trails along the property, and enjoy the serenity of the lush surroundings with friends and family.
Rooms & Beds:
Primary Bedroom aka Bird Room - Option for 3 twin beds OR 1 king and 1 twin
Guest Room #1 aka River Room - king bed, twin over double bed
Guest Room #2 aka Safari Room - two twin over twin bunk beds
Ideal for:
Birders
Groups
Families with Kids
Reunions
Dove Hunting
Location:
10 miles from McAllen International Airport
90 minutes from South Padre Island
Within close proximity to several other world birding sites such as Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley in Mission, the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, Estero Llano Grande in Weslaco, Harlingen Arroyo Colorado, the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse, Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, Resaca de la Palma in Brownsville, Roma Bluffs, and the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
Birding:
Some of the birds you can expect to see at The Birdhouse include:
American Kestrel, Black Vulture, Black-crowned Night Heron, Black-crested Titmouse, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Clay-colored Thrush, Cliff Swallow, Common Ground Dove, Couch's Kingbird, Double-crested Cormorant, Eastern Pheobe, Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Great Blue Night Heron, Great Kiskadee, Great-tailed Grackle, Green Jay, Grey Hawk, Hooded Oriole, Kentucky Warbler, Lesser Goldfinch, Mourning Dove, Northern Mockingbird, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Orange-crowned Warbler, Painted Bunting, Purple Martin, Roseate Spoonbill, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Scarlet Tanager, Snowy Egret, Turkey Vulture, Western Cattle Egret, White-eyed Vireo, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, and the Yellow-throated Warbler
Rooms & Beds:
Primary Bedroom aka Bird Room - Option for 3 twin beds OR 1 king and 1 twin
Guest Room #1 aka River Room - king bed, twin over double bed
Guest Room #2 aka Safari Room - two twin over twin bunk beds
Ideal for:
Birders
Groups
Families with Kids
Reunions
Dove Hunting
Location:
10 miles from McAllen International Airport
90 minutes from South Padre Island
Within close proximity to several other world birding sites such as Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley in Mission, the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, Estero Llano Grande in Weslaco, Harlingen Arroyo Colorado, the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse, Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, Resaca de la Palma in Brownsville, Roma Bluffs, and the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
Birding:
Some of the birds you can expect to see at The Birdhouse include:
American Kestrel, Black Vulture, Black-crowned Night Heron, Black-crested Titmouse, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Clay-colored Thrush, Cliff Swallow, Common Ground Dove, Couch's Kingbird, Double-crested Cormorant, Eastern Pheobe, Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Great Blue Night Heron, Great Kiskadee, Great-tailed Grackle, Green Jay, Grey Hawk, Hooded Oriole, Kentucky Warbler, Lesser Goldfinch, Mourning Dove, Northern Mockingbird, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Orange-crowned Warbler, Painted Bunting, Purple Martin, Roseate Spoonbill, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Scarlet Tanager, Snowy Egret, Turkey Vulture, Western Cattle Egret, White-eyed Vireo, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, and the Yellow-throated Warbler
Property manager
Lauren Dyer
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Pharr
Located in Pharr, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Old Hidalgo Pumphouse and Smitty's Juke Box Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include World's Largest Killer Bee and Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Parish. Travelling with kids? Consider Xtreme Lazer Tag and International Museum of Art and Science. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Pharr, TX
What's nearby
- Payne Arena - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Puente Internacional Reynosa-Hidalgo - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
- La Plaza Mall - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
- 17th Street Entertainment District - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
- McAllen Convention Center - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Altamar Seafood Bar - 4 min drive
- Whataburger - 5 min drive
- Little Caesars Pizza - 3 min drive
- Mr. Freeze - 3 min drive
- Rock & Roll Sushi - 7 min drive
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Hosted by Lauren Dyer

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