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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 24186 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside ONLY.!!

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 35lbs max, non-aggressive, non-shedding w/approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
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

Property is also known as

Beautiful Riverfront Home Sight Concierge Complimentary Shuttle
Beautiful Riverfront Home Sight Concierge Complimentary Shuttle
Ella's Guest Lodge Private Riverfront Pool Complimentary Shuttle

About the area

Map
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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanya W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Hayley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

DShana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Krysta U.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tracy K., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Victor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Cheri K., Austin

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
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

Lydia B., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frio River
Great fun on the river for entire family m
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2022 Vacation
Ella's Guest House has ample sleeping space and the outside seating area is spacious we brought washer boards and corn hole to play, it is a great place for a group of family and friends to hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Leigh V.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME PLACE
I have nothing negative to say about this place! GREAT location, AWESOME owner & staff, CLEAN house & property! We look forward to staying here next summer and summers to come!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

tobi n.

Liked: Cleanliness
So much fun!
The owner was very friendly and never hesitated to help us if we needed anything. The river was beautiful. It was close enough to walk down, or you can drive down if you have lots of floats and chairs to bring with you. There were plenty of tables down at the river to sit at. We will definitely d going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenda L., Humble

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had the best time and the house was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elsie B., Katy Harris

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to have an awesome bonding with family and friends .
Staying under one roof with family and friends , an excellent way of enjoying each other company regardless of age. It was a well spent weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on Frio
This isn’t my first time staying on this property, the location is great super close to the river quick walk or drive down. And having a personal shuttle to float the river makes it easier to coordinate with groups. Definitely recommend.