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

Lodge in La Joya

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Dates

November 2025

14

December 2025

Take advantage of a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities at Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Pool
Parking available
Laundry
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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Nov 14 - Nov 15

Tomorrow

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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About the area

La Joya, TX

What's nearby

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
McAllen Convention Center - 19 min drive - 27.8 km
La Plaza Mall - 19 min drive - 30.5 km
17th Street Entertainment District - 20 min drive - 30.5 km
Puente Internacional Reynosa-Hidalgo - 31 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Peter Piper Pizza - ‬10 min drive
‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬5 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Stars Drive-In - ‬19 min walk

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
Smoke-free property, barbecues and books
Games

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

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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

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.

How much is parking at Rancho El Charco Resort - Private Pool, Wildlife & Lake Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the 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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10/10 Excellent

Juana G.

20 May 2025

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.

21 Jul 2025

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