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Welcome to the Upper Level of Casa Arroyo Sporting Lodge, the prime spot on the water in Arroyo City. Five bedrooms and four baths sleep up to 14, with an elevator for easy access and a wide covered balcony overlooking the arroyo and wildlife refuge. Watch boats and barges drift by, cast from the lighted pier, gather in the open great room and bar, and cook in the full kitchen. You are minutes from world-class bay fishing and the Laguna Atascosa refuge.

The Upper Level of Casa Arroyo Sporting Lodge, known to regulars as The Prime Spot, is the top floor of a waterfront lodge where the Arroyo Colorado meets the Lower Laguna Madre. This is the final private parcel before the entrance to Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park and the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, an outdoor paradise for fishing, hunting, and watching coastal wildlife.

Inside, the upper level opens into a bright great room with soaring wood-plank ceilings, comfortable seating, and big windows that pull in the water views. A full kitchen, a stylish bar and lounge, and an open gathering area make it easy for a large group to cook, relax, and reconnect after a day on the water. Five bedrooms and four full bathrooms give everyone room to spread out, and an elevator makes moving between levels simple.

Step out onto the expansive covered balcony to take in the arroyo and refuge, watch boats and barges glide past, and unwind in the coastal breeze. Whether you are here to fish, hunt, or simply slow down by the water, the Upper Level gives your group first-class comfort right at the water's edge.

Key Features
• Sleeps up to 14 guests in five bedrooms
• 5 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms
• The prime upper level of a waterfront sporting lodge
• Elevator access between levels
• Expansive covered balcony overlooking the arroyo and wildlife refuge
• Open great room with soaring wood-plank ceilings
• Full kitchen plus a stylish bar and lounge
• Boat dock and lighted pier for fishing and easy water access
• Covered party deck and outdoor BBQ area
• Steps from Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park and the Laguna Atascosa refuge

Sleeping Arrangements
Total occupancy: up to 14 guests
• Bedroom 1: three full beds
• Bedroom 2: two full beds
• Bedroom 3: four full beds
• Bedroom 4: two full beds
• Bedroom 5: three full beds
Each bedroom is comfortably furnished for families, friends, and fishing or hunting parties.

Bathrooms
The Upper Level offers four full bathrooms, giving a large group plenty of room for busy mornings and post-adventure showers. Bathrooms feature walk-in showers, and fresh towels and bath essentials are provided.

Living Areas
The great room is the heart of the upper level, with soaring wood-plank ceilings, comfortable sectional seating, a fireplace, and large windows framing the water. It flows into a stylish bar and lounge and an open gathering area, a natural place to swap fishing stories, watch the game, play cards, or simply relax together after a day outdoors.

Kitchen & Dining
The full kitchen is built for cooking for a crowd, with generous counter space, an island, a range, double ovens, and room for several cooks at once. A nearby dining table and bar seating give everyone a place to gather for shared meals, whether you are cleaning the day's catch or firing up a big group breakfast.

Outdoor Space
Outdoors is where this lodge shines. The expansive covered balcony overlooks the arroyo and the wildlife refuge, with tables and chairs for slow mornings and sunset gatherings as boats and barges drift by. Below, a covered party deck, an outdoor bar, and a BBQ area with smokers make it easy to host, while the lawn rolls down to the water's edge.

Boat Dock & Lighted Pier
The lodge sits right on the water with a boat dock and a lighted pier for fishing day or night. Bring your own boat for an overnight stay at the dock, or let the lodge point you to the best fishing spots on the bay. Guided fishing can also be arranged for your group.

Surrounding Areas
The Upper Level of Casa Arroyo Sporting Lodge sits in Arroyo City, a quiet fishing community where the Arroyo Colorado flows into the Lower Laguna Madre, one of the most productive bay fisheries on the Texas coast.
Nearby favorites include:
• Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park, right next door, with boat ramps and bay access
• Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge for birding and wildlife, just minutes away
• World-class bay fishing for redfish, trout, and flounder
• Guided fishing and hunting trips arranged through the lodge
• Rio Hondo and Harlingen for groceries, dining, and supplies
• South Padre Island and Port Isabel beaches, about 40 minutes away

★☆Locally Rooted, Elevated Hospitality☆★
We're Third Coast Elevated Stays, a locally rooted, family-owned team serving the Texas Gulf Coast. We believe a stay should be more than just a place to land. It should feel personal, seamless, and connected to the beauty and easy rhythm of the coast.
From booking to departure, we're here with thoughtful support, clear communication, and trusted local guidance to help you settle in, feel cared for, and make lasting memories on the coast.