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The Arches

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A two-story house with a front porch, a central door, and a small front yard.
A two-story house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a covered porch.
A building with a brick exterior, a covered porch with chairs, and a window with a view of the street.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a ceiling fan, a hanging plant, and a kitchen cart with jars.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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McAllen, TX
  • Place, Cinemark Hollywood USA McAllen North
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, La Plaza Mall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, McAllen Convention Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, McAllen, TX (MFE-Miller Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Arches

This beautiful, and spacious, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom house is perfect to make you feel like you are at your home away from home.

This location features 1 king bed and 2 queen beds with a queen size pull out couch in the secondary living room.

Full kitchen is equipped with basic necessities such as pots and pans, utensils, microwave and most importantly.. COFFEE! **please note* this home no longer has pool privileges. The listing has been updated but is still showing up under the POOL filter. VRBO is aware and is escalating the issue. Sorry for any inconvenience**
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Clean grill after each use to avoid $25 cleaning fee
Basic clean up such as dishes and taking out trash. Start linens or towels in the wash not required but appreciated

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2913099vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

McAllen

McAllen is home to this holiday home. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park and National Butterfly Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include International Museum of Art and Science and Xtreme Lazer Tag. Cooper Center for Performing Arts and Smitty's Juke Box Museum are also worth visiting.
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McAllen, TX

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Hollywood USA McAllen North - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 17th Street Entertainment District - 14 min drive - 6.5 km
  • La Plaza Mall - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • McAllen Performing Arts Center - 17 min drive - 18.8 km
  • McAllen Convention Center - 17 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • McAllen, TX (MFE-Miller Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Aces BBQ - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Khan's Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Arches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Arches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Arches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Arches located?

Situated in McAllen, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Cinemark Hollywood USA McAllen North. International Museum of Art and Science and Cornerstone Regional Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Delia L. G.

Liked: Location
The Arches was in a great location. Very quiet neighborhood. Accessibility to grocery stores, shopping malls, movie theaters and much more. I rated it 4 stars. The house is beautiful, but, I feel the home itself needed a little TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

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

Nice family stay

The house was perfect for our family with lots of space. The den was really nice for family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This property is really good if you are in the McAllen area for a few days. Fantastic location and plenty of space. A nice alternative to local hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

The Arches

Really nice house and back yard for our 15 year old dog. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Clean, comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood.

We stayed five nights at the Arches. It was an excellent base for our birding excursions. The house is clean and spacious, and met all our needs. Would stay here if we come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BENITO P.

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

cozy,

clean, spacious, amenities
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gamaliel R.

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

Wedding day

Chill place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby E.

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

Great house, great stay

House was just as pictured. When we walked in, the house smelled really clean which felt relaxing! We loved that there was an alley to go through and park in the back. There's a little gated area for the pups which was great. We really enjoyed our stay at Ms. Amandas house. If we're ever back in McAllen we would definitely book with her agajn!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

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

Great

The house was clean! Great location in a quiet neighborhood. Accommodated three couples and an extra.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect for all things Edinburg and McAllen

Great house, great location, and open communication to owner. Heads up though. Thermostat is locked at 73, and mattresses could use replacing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dedi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Mostly Good

The property was clean, and well located for our family event. There were enough beds and linens, and Amanda responded to questions immediately, no matter the time. Only drawback, and a significant one, was that the pool, which was listed among the amenities that our grandsons were looking forward to, was not available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Juana V.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cleaning

House clean not too good But other then that our stay was exelent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd W.

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

Texas stay good size back yard

We found the property to fit our needs, we had two couples, the beds were a bit uncomfortable but ok for a short stay, FYI the grill was a charcoal side smoker we made some great steaks and brisket, the coffee pot is a Keurig pod type, there was 1 hair dryer in the large bedroom, however no hairdryer in the small bathroom. It would be nice if these things were listed so we know all the amenities. overall we were happy with the property. p.s. we had to unplug a bunch of scented Febreze things as the scent was too overpowering.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Nice inside, but needs work on the exterior

The property is as advertised. It is clean inside and has mostly everything we needed. The yard does need some TLC, the fence at the back needs replacement and the garage door opener didn't work. There wasn't a binder with Wifi passwords, or it wasn't visible, so we were missing basic information about the property guidelines. We had to go back to the emails and find the Wifi password. I might rent it again, however the added fees were pretty high, making the total cost almost double the nightly stay. Those costs could push us to a hotel in the future. But that is happening at a lot of rentals, not this one specifically. Host fees and cleaning fees are making hotels look more attractive, because you don't have to clean up, and pay a cleaning or host fee - after you pay for the room charge. Again that is for most VRBO rentals lately. All in all it was a favorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla A.

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

Great place!

Enjoy our stay for the weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Great Property

This house was in a safe neighborhood and fit our needs. If we ever have to come down to McAllen again we will stay here. It’s convenient to everything. Amanda was very responsive and even got in her car to come and help us get at 9:30 at night to get us into the house. Thankfully we got in and I was able to call her off. One issue, all the bedrooms need bedside tables. We didn’t have time to use the neighborhood pool, but it looked nice. Having access to the two car garage was wonderful as we were cleaning out my in-laws trailer.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacob Z.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

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