Rancho El Charco

Lakefront resort in La Joya with 2 outdoor pools

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When visiting La Joya, Rancho El Charco is a great choice to consider. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails and horse riding/rentals.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Charcoal grills
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Archery

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Washer/dryer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Charcoal grill(s)
  • Free self parking
$141 nightly
$160 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Classic House, Lake View | Living area
Classic House, Lake View | Living area
Classic House, Lake View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic House, Lake View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic House, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Queen Beds
Glamping Tent | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Glamping Tent | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Glamping Tent | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Glamping Tent | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Glamping Tent

  • Garden view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Glamping Tent 2 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Glamping Tent 2 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Glamping Tent 2 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Glamping Tent 2

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Queen Beds
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Glamping Tent 3 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Glamping Tent 3

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Glamping Tent 4 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Glamping Tent 4

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Glamping Tent 5 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Glamping Tent 5 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Glamping Tent 5 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Glamping Tent 5

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Glamping Tent 6 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Glamping Tent 6 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Glamping Tent 6 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Glamping Tent 6

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 N Kika De La Garza Blvd, La Joya, TX, 78560

What's nearby

  • Saenz Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • McAllen Convention Center - 19 min drive - 27.8 km
  • La Plaza Mall - 19 min drive - 30.4 km
  • 17th Street Entertainment District - 19 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Bert Ogden Arena - 26 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

  • Miller Intl. Airport (MFE) - 23 min drive
  • Reynosa, Tamaulipas (REX-General Lucio Blanco Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peter Piper Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Rancho El Charco

When visiting La Joya, Rancho El Charco is a great choice to consider. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails and horse riding/rentals.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 units

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 25
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 25

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Charcoal grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

What to do

  • Archery
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Washer and dryer
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages and Swedish massages.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Rancho El Charco?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Rancho El Charco?

Yes, dogs stay free. A deposit of USD 50 per stay is required. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas and food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Rancho El Charco?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rancho El Charco?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Rancho El Charco and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, archery, and hiking. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area.

Does Rancho El Charco have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Rancho El Charco like?

Rancho El Charco is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include McAllen Convention Center, which is 20 minutes away by car.

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Rancho El Charco Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Fit Boxing, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Yes!
Fit Boxing, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is friendly and very helpful. This place is a great little getaway. Pricing is reasonable. Took my grandchildren and they absolutely loved it.. we didn’t want to come back home to reality. It was a peaceful, reenergizing experience.
Martha, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

From the moment of arrival the staff was very attentive. The pre-set up wood in the large fire pit, and the assistance ferrying our luggage and food items into the house was unexpected, and so helpful. It was so fun for the kids (and adults) to get to be up close and personal with the resident horses, and pigs. We all fell in love w one calico piggie who hung out on the back porch during our stay. The kids enjoyed kayaking, and fishing for the first time. The only drawback was the difficult to slide doors that led out to the back patio. One other suggestion would be to have a few child sized PFDs on had for the kids who like to kayak. Thanks, Rancho El Charco for a wonderful stay!
Kathy, 3-night trip