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Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River

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All-New Outdoor Lounge Area...the ultimate glamping experience on the Frio River
Large dining table, custom-made by the owner
You have an outdoor sink, beverage cooler, oven/stove, grill and smoker pit!
Full kitchen with stove/oven, refrigerator, coffeemaker and 2 dining areas.
Small dining table

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 242000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Concan, TX
  • Frio River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Garner State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Uvalde, TX (UVA-Garner Field)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River

Unwind in this cabin-style home with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and includes a comfortable living area, a full kitchen and two dining areas, and the charm of staying in a lodge shared by families for generations. Chill out and enjoy three outdoor dining areas, a 14' cool whirlpool spa, plenty of wide-open space for outdoor activities and a 2-level seat wood bench custom-made by the owner! You also have an outdoor kitchen area, which includes a sink, beverage cooler, oven/stove, grill and smoker pit!

Get ready to BBQ!
We allow you to park right on the river's edge with your vehicle for tailgating and watching the thousands of folks float right past our private riverfront shore.
Guests love our private river access! This keeps you out of the hustle and bustle of River Road, and only 200' away from your room!

There is a one-time linen fee for this rental.
Please note towels are NOT provided.

We love pets! We have two dogs on property. Pets are allowed in this rental. Prior-approval for all pets by the owner is required, and our general guidelines are as follows: 35lb maximum, non-aggressive breeds, non-shedding, and again with prior approval from the owner. Please note there is a pet fee.

All of our properties are smoke-free. You are welcome to smoke outside, but please dispose of your butts in the proper receptacles provided.
Signs and welcome booklets are available in this property. More information on rules, including a checklist and map will be emailed to you after booking.
Please visit VacationFrioRiver.com for more.

One of our great features here at VacationFrioRiver is that we offer a complimentary tube shuttle service in our fully air-conditioned modified airport shuttle bus!
We will gladly drop your party off at Seven Bluffs Crossing for a 2-3 hour float that-guess what- ends up right on our private riverfront! You'll be back in time for lunch!

Expect southern hospitality here; our reviews speak for themselves!
We are a small resort, privately owned since 1960 that is rapidly becoming well-known on the Frio for our at-home comforts and excellent guest service.
Thank you for choosing VacationFrioRiver.com.

Property manager

Donny Haggerton Jr.
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
35lbs max, non-aggressive, non-shedding w/approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside ONLY.!!
Please remember that we are a family-friendly resort; please be respectful of our other guests.
Quiet time is 10pm. If you wish to stay up later, please be mindful of our other guests and relocate your gathering to our LED-lit private riverfront.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Concan

Located in Concan, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Frio River and Garner State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Concan, TX

What's nearby

  • Frio River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Frio Bat Cave - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Garner State Park - 18 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neal's Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hippie Chics River Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Neal's Dining Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Joe Jimmy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Foothills Motorcycle Stop & Campgrounds - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River located?

This family-friendly Concan cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Frio River and Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club. Concan Golf Course and Country Club is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krysta U.

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

Awesome Family Getaway!

We loved our stay. Donny is the best host I have ever had! The property was in a great location and had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Great time. Donny made sure we had everything we needed. Very friendly environment.

The river was relaxed and fun for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya W.

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

Frio river weekend!

Great location and plenty of room inside and outside for all of us. The owner was very, very pleasant and helpful! We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DShana G.

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

So much fun

We had a great stay at River. The house was cozy and fit all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

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

Best river house

Great place to stay. Very clean and owner makes you feel at home
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry Y.

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

Excellent stay

Me and my family had a really great stay at this property! We loved the layout of the outdoor area and the close walk to the river! Donny is a great host and is very hospitable!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Better than expected

My family and I absolutely loved our stay at The Lodge. Special thanks to Donnie, the owner, for providing us with a home away from home, for his friendliness and making us feel welcome. I couldn't ask for more. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley H.

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

House perfectly fit our family vacation

House fit our needs perfectly. Location was amazing and access to river I’d on the property. Owner walked us thru the house and outside property to show us around. Very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K., Texas

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

Perfect

Donnie was a perfect host. Location was wonderful, house was clean and had many amenities. I would stay here again and definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Great place to stay

Great place to stay. Donny was an excellent host, and this is a great location. You can walk right down to the water. Everything is as advertised. We're planning to be back again next year! June 2018
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gail M., Clute

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

Excellent Experience!

The property was awesome and our host, Donny, was friendly, attentive and fun! Would recommend Donny and his properties hands down!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

25th wedding anniversary trip

Loved everything about this property. We have 5 families in our family including a 2 months old, 9 month old, 2 3 year olds and a 5 year old plus 10 adults, the house was perfect for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

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

Great Job

Very nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

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

Frio River

Great fun on the river for entire family m
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail M., Clute

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

Haggeville Heaven

Would highly recommend Donny Haggerton’s properties! Our hosts, Donny and Sid, are attentive, friendly and very accommodating to all your needs. This property is a very short walk to the river and the riverfront accommodations are excellent!! Would highly recommend these properties!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B., Houston

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

First time at the Frio River

This place is amazing!!! All the woodwork that Donny has done is beautiful. Feels very homie. We will definitely be back. Thank you for everything Donny !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa H.

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

Great spot on the Frio

Although there was no floating the river this year, this spot on the river still had plenty of water to sit out and enjoy. We loved that it had river access, a swim spa and when able to float, they shuttle you and you float back to the property. My family has been going to the Frio for over 40 years. We’ve never stayed anywhere that offered so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Memories made here!

What an amazing place to celebrate my mother's 50th birthday! We had plenty of space & really enjoyed the outdoor area where we spent most of our time. Donny was an awesome host! Communicated clearly leading up to our stay & made sure we had everything we needed once we arrived (including ice). Donny takes care of his property & his guest, and we will definitely seek him out in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor C.

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

Frio River Family Vacation

Great property with many options on where to stay. Ella’s was perfect for our family. Plenty of room and comfortable sleeping arrangements. The kitchen and living room were spacious. The outside area had plenty of room for cooking and hanging out. The path to the river was a short walk with a picnic table and our own access to the river. The owner, Don, was very hospitable and quick to respond when we had a question. We are looking forward to making this our yearly family vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

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

Frio River trip

Donny has this figured out. Been to the Frio many times in the past, but none as good as this trip. Never a worry once we got checked in. Place is secure and we never had to worry about putting any of our stuff away at night. House is great. Location is perfect. It was a really enjoyable trip and one we will do again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Perfect Spot on the Frio!

After going to Neal’s every Memorial Day and Labor Day for over 30 years, we wanted to branch out and see what else was out there for our family. This place was perfect! We were right on the water, so no morning rush to get your spot set up, which was great! Perfect house for littles and up. Easy to just walk back up for nap time. Had everything we needed to cook and we utilized the laundry facility while we were there. Owner and Manager of the property was outstanding as a host. Very good people. Please do not hesitate to book this property or any of the others on site if you are wanting to gather your large family together. We made memories on the frio!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cheri K., Austin

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Spot

The house was big enough to accommodate our party of 8 comfortably. Plenty of beds for everyone to have their own spot. It was close to the river with the option to drive a couple of vehicles right down to the river edge. Lots of shade while sitting in the river too. There was a lack of some basic kitchen items and a lot of the pans need replacing. The air conditioning in each room worked great and was really nice for everyone to have the ability to set their own temperature for their room. The location was pretty private with not much traffic and close to shops for ice and souvenirs. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

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

Graduation Trip!

We looked for a house that could accommodate three separate families including our recent HS grads and Ella’s Guest Lodge was perfect! The extra accoms of being steps from the water made it even better! Donny is the best host and was there every time I texted him. The complimentary shuttle to either be dropped off or picked up was amazing. We’ve never brought our own tubes before this trip and decided with Donny’s shuttle service that tube rentals wasn’t necessary. Perfect!!!! The house, patio, privacy from other guests, and parking spaces was also top notch. The location is great too. Thank you so much Donny. We can’t wait to come back!!! We already miss your two dogs Sissy and Peanut!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milly B.

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

Great time

Adult family time. Quiet & peaceful since off season. Best time ( in my opinion) to go. Some restaurants closed or limited menus in Concan at this time but we enjoyed no crowds. Place is awesome & just as described. Clean, comfortable & plenty of room. Owner & staff quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betseygail R.

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

It was great!

Everything just as pictured. Management was super responsive and helpful. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Donny Haggerton Jr.

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I was born and raised in Kingsville, Texas. After 35 successful years in the Dry Cleaning/Laundry business, I retired and built 2 homes and 7 suites on the same land my mother and father purchased in 1960. Now, the property layout includes 4 spacious, private homes. I spend my summers entertaining and hosting families on the beautiful Frio River. My parents always loved having groups of friends and family enjoy this land for all of my life. Now I get to carry on their dream and help give families an unforgettable vacation experience in this stunning Texas getaway!

Learn more at VacationFrioRiver.com

Why they chose this property

This property has been in my family estate and owned since 1960. It is one of the last properties on the Frio River with unchanged, undeveloped private riverfront which I enjoyed growing up in the 60's!
My unique architectural style and decorating flair makes my properties breathtakingly elegant, yet cozy with all the amenities of home.
I will be on premises to check your party in, and to see that families get the most fun out of their vacation. Need help? I'm just a call away!

What makes this property unique

One of our great features here at VacationFrioRiver.com is that we offer a complimentary tube shuttle service in our fully air-conditioned modified airport shuttle bus!
We will gladly drop your party off at Seven Bluffs Crossing for a 2-3 hour float that-guess what- ends up right on our Private Riverfront shoreline!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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