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
CA $181
CA $261 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

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A safari tent with a wooden bench, a small table, and a "HELLO" mat at the entrance.

Glamping Tent

Exceptional
  • Garden view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
An outdoor seating area with a wooden table and chairs, a woven chair, and a view of trees and water.

Glamping Tent 2

Exceptional
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Queen Beds
A tented accommodation with a wooden deck, two wicker chairs, a bench, and a sign reading "Harry's".

Glamping Tent 3

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park - 19 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Mission Event Center - 21 min drive - 30.9 km
  • McAllen Performing Arts Center - 22 min drive - 33.5 km
  • McAllen Convention Center - 22 min drive - 33.5 km
  • La Plaza Mall - 23 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peter Piper Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Chick - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪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

CHECK-IN
3:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT
11:00 a.m.

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 allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • 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

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Rancho El Charco Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
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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.
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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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing mini vacation with kids we all enjoyed the time there definitely going again
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
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10/10 Exceptional

Todo excelente
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes it was peaceful
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10/10 Exceptional

The best this is my fifth time coming.I loved it
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6/10 Good

El Rancho itself is a beautiful place, and we really enjoyed the pools. However, there are several areas that need improvement. During our stay, the restrooms were not cleaned regularly throughout the day, and the areas around the grills also needed better cleaning and maintenance. The park area and the restrooms next to it need cleaning its not able to be used. The kids’ playground was especially disappointing. It felt more like an obstacle course than a playground, and the equipment was not usable. I think investing in a proper, safe kids’ playground would make the experience much better for families. Overall, the ranch has a lot of potential and is naturally very pretty. With better maintenance, cleanliness, and improvements to the kids’ area, it could be an even better place to visit and stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes!
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes
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10/10 Exceptional

I'm definitely looking forward to going back. This is a very great place to be in a ranch.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was such a great experience and very relaxing time 100 % recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Solo el aire acondicionado está muy ligero y en tiempo de calor se siente muy caliente
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10/10 Exceptional

La propiedad está muy limpia y las tiendas de acampar también limpias y muy bien equipadas. Excelente trato por parte del personal . Definitivamente lo recomiendo y volvería a ir.
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10/10 Exceptional

Le personnel est serviable, gentil et toujours avec le sourire. Très accommodant et prêt à trouver des solutions si problème. Tente pour glamping sont propres et confortable . Site enchanteur pour ceux qui aiment le calme, la nature avec vue sur le lac
Feu de camp en soirée
Nos amis longhorn
Coucher de soleil
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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2/10 Poor