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Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

La Joya is home to this lodge. Shary Municipal Golf Course and Cinemark Tinseltown USA Mission are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park and National Butterfly Center. Xtreme Lazer Tag and International Museum of Art and Science are also worth visiting.
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La Joya, TX

What's nearby

  • Mission Event Center - 20 min drive - 25.6 km
  • McAllen Convention Center - 21 min drive - 28.2 km
  • La Plaza Mall - 23 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Payne Arena - 31 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Puente Internacional Reynosa-Hidalgo - 34 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • McAllen, TX (MFE-Miller Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stars Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat

Property highlights
A garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Swimming pool
  • Books, barbecues and games
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat boast thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • 4.5 bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, kitchens and fridges

Property manager

Happy Arellano

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Give us a call so we can help you with your luggage
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Only the number of registered guests are authorized to enter the property.
No loud noise of any kind, this is a peaceful wildlife retreat.
No unauthorized events

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Does Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat located?

Situated in La Joya, this lodge is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Saenz Medical Center and within 9 miles (15 km) of Los Ebanos Ferry and Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. World Birding Center and Mission Historical Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juana G.

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

magical

we were extremely comfortable and really enjoyed the sitting area by the lake,the cenote was quite a joy,cooling and conversation flowed ,would recommend to nature lovers ,wish we had booked for longer stay ,thank you for welcoming us and keeping in contact ,will be returning again thank you,juana guzman and family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Fabulous! Our stay was wonderful from beginning to end. Owners and staff were all very easy to reach and extremely friendly & helpful. We enjoyed their guided tour of the property on horseback. The Kayaking was fun for kids, as well as adults. We barbecued on large pit, while relaxing in the cenote. The sitting area by the lake was perfect for our smores. We loved being surrounded by wildlife. Its not every day that you get greeted by a longhorn, a horse and a piglet when you walk out your front door :) The interior of the home was also very inviting, clean and comfortable. Very spacious areas. The view of the lake through the floor to ceiling windows in living room is stunning. Every bedroom had the same gorgeous view right from our bed. We were several families staying together, so private bathroom in each bedroom was perfect! We are already trying to figure out how soon we can all get together to come back! Thank you for being so welcoming and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025