| Alamo Inn | Casa Rama | Casa Santa Ana | |
| El Rocio Retreat | Indian Ridge B&B | Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Inn at El Canelo | La Casa Laguna | Redfish Inn | |
| Seedeater Inn | Vieh's B&B | ||
| Alamo Inn | |
| Innkeepers: | Keith Hackland |
| Address: | 801 Main Street |
| City: | Alamo, Texas 78516-2520 |
| Phone: | (956) 782-9912 |
| Fax: | (956) 782-1827 |
| Email: | alamoinn@aol.com |
| Web site: | http://www.alamoinnsuites.com |
| # of Rooms: | 1 two bedroom suite, 13 one bedroom suites, 2 rooms, 1 two bedroom house |
| Year Begun: | 1999 |
| Description: | |
| Lodging is offered in two distinctive comfortable buildings on the original town square of Alamo, facing Memorial Park. Alamo Land & Sugar Co. building is a historic 1919 landmark with 5 restored 1940s apartments upstairs, comfortably furnished with family antiques, en suite bathrooms, kitchenettes, and queen beds. Downstairs has 2 rooms with en suite bathrooms, Dining Room, Meeting Room, Artist’s Studio, and Alamo Outdoor Store (books, binoculars, scopes, gear, local guides for hire). Wesmor Garden Suites has attractive gardens and offers 9 restored 1970s apartments, 5 upstairs, 4 downstairs. These all have en suite bathrooms, full kitchens, living room, and bedroom with (mostly) king beds. El Dorado Restaurant, our neighbor on the square, features very popular classic Tex-Mex and American food 7 days 7 am to 10 pm. Callis Cottage is a comfortably restored two bedroom house in the area that has been owned in the family for over 75 years and is also available. Drive time to Santa Ana Refuge 12 minutes, to McAllen Airport 15 minutes, to Harlingen Airport 35 minutes. Online booking is available (see web site, with photos and descriptions of each suite) or feel free to reserve by telephone 7 days. We frequently sell out so advance reservations are recommended for individuals and groups. |
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| Alamo Inn | Casa Rama | Casa Santa Ana | |
| El Rocio Retreat | Indian Ridge B&B | Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Inn at El Canelo | La Casa Laguna | Redfish Inn | |
| Seedeater Inn | Vieh's B&B | ||
| Casa Rama Bed and Breakfast | |
| Innkeepers: | Clarissa G. Rama, William Michael Dale, Janie Hernandez |
| Address: | 1102 East Taylor Street |
| City: | Harlingen, Texas 78550-7274 |
| Phone: | (956) 440-1552 |
| Alt. Phone: | (956) 867-6803 |
| Fax: | (956) 440-1592 |
| Email: | casarama_bandb@yahoo.com |
| Web site: | www.casaramabedandbreakfast.com |
| # of Rooms: | 5 |
| Year Begun: | 2005 |
| Description: | |
| Visitors will enjoy the luxury and ambience of this beautiful historic home on Taylor Street dubbed as “Silk Stocking Row” in the 1930’s. The restored Mediterranean style mansion was built in the early thirties by R.L. and Ola Hill who owned prosperous ice plants throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Later, he became a partner in building a huge processing factory with Howard E. Butt, a successful grocer, whose namesake HEB is at present, a huge grocery chain throughout the State of Texas. Eleanor Roosevelt was a famous guest as well as Gov. W Lee O’Daniels. The home has notable architectural elements that include arched doorways, windows, and a 550 lb hand carved door. The panels of this mesquite door depict the four scenes of how the valley evolved from brushy area inhabited by Indians to the present day valley with citrus and palm trees. Stepping inside the house is like going back in time with well appointed antique pieces that are collected by the owner from all over the world and auctions. The backyard has a beautiful pergola, a swing and chairs for the guests to sit and enjoy the flowers and birds that visit the area. A full breakfast is served in the morning in the breakfast room with a full view of the garden and the pool. |
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| Alamo Inn | Casa Rama | Casa Santa Ana | |
| El Rocio Retreat | Indian Ridge B&B | Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Inn at El Canelo | La Casa Laguna | Redfish Inn | |
| Seedeater Inn | Vieh's B&B | ||
| Casa Santa Ana | |
| Innkeepers: | Judy and John McClung |
| Address: | 3239 South Tower Road |
| City: | Alamo, Texas 78516 |
| Phone: | (956) 783-5540 |
| Alt. Phone: | (956) 821-4842 (cell) |
| Fax: | n/a |
| Email: | jfmcclung@msn.com |
| Web site: | www.casasantaana.com |
| # of Rooms: | 5 |
| Year Begun: | 2002 |
| Description: | |
| The Wildest Bed and Breakfast in Texas. Located adjacent to the justly famous Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, CSA was built in 2001specifically as a country inn for birders, butterfly/dragonfly enthusiasts, wildlife photographers and others with a desire to experience as much of the natural Valley as possible. It features five rooms, three in the guest house with two extra long twin beds in each, and two rooms in a wing of the main house, one with a king and the other with a queen. All rooms have outside entrances and bathrooms. There is a common room/kitchen/TV room/laundry where guests generally gather to eat and talk. The grounds offer a spectacular bird feeding station/photography blind, a short wildlife trail and several very productive butterfly gardens; there are frequent evening outings for owls, Pauraques, and other creatures of the night. There is a pool guests can use, weather permitting. The grounds are completely fenced, and have ample secure parking behind the guest house. In short, CSA is a modern, comfortable, inviting facility in the heart of the Valley's finest remaining habitat. Owners Judy and John McClung are always eager to welcome you to the inn and, as long-time serious birders, help you plan your trip to get the most possible out of the time you have. |
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| Alamo Inn | Casa Rama | Casa Santa Ana | |
| El Rocio Retreat | Indian Ridge B&B | Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Inn at El Canelo | La Casa Laguna | Redfish Inn | |
| Seedeater Inn | Vieh's B&B | ||
| El Rocio Retreat | |
| Innkeepers: | Marsha and Dan Nelson |
| Address: | 2519 South Inspiration Road |
| City: | Mission, Texas 78572 |
| Phone: | (956) 584-7432 |
| Alt. Phone: | (956) 383-6045 |
| Fax: | (956) 383-7477 |
| Email: | coachnelson@hiline.net |
| Web site: | www.elrocioretreat.com |
| # of Rooms: | 4 |
| Year Begun: | 2001 |
| Description: | |
| An 18 acre birder’s paradise located 3 miles from the Headquarters of the World Birding Center and less than a mile from NABA (North American Butterfly Association). Various hiking trails in the woods of El Rocio Retreat plus the beautiful grounds lends themselves to a serenity retreat. Case del Luna, the 3 bedroom/2 bath main house and Casa Jardin the 1 bedroom/1bath cottage are rated 3 Diamond by AAA. Winners of the 2007 The Monitor People’s Choice Award. A serve yourself breakfast is offered. Each guest is given a menu to fill out prior to arrival. The food items along with a freshly baked Bundt cake are ready for you upon arrival. A labyrinth and cowboy camp add to the flavor of relaxation. Bicycles and helmets are available for your enjoyment. Courtesy use of laundry facilities and WI-FI. A meeting room which will accommodate 100 guests is available for parties, conferences, reunions, weeding. El Rocio Retreat staff offer catering or you can bring your own food along with liquor. Located directly south of Meadow Creek of the Valley Golf Club. Across the road from the Texas State Veteran Cemetery. Restaurants and the McAllen international airport are minutes away. |
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| Alamo Inn | Casa Rama | Casa Santa Ana | |
| El Rocio Retreat | Indian Ridge B&B | Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Inn at El Canelo | La Casa Laguna | Redfish Inn | |
| Seedeater Inn | Vieh's B&B | ||
| Indian Ridge Bed & Breakfast | |
| Innkeepers: | Suzanne Herzing |
| Address: | 209 W Orange Grove Rd |
| City: | Mission, TX 78574-5043 |
| Phone: | (956) 519-3305 |
| Fax: | (956) 583-6557 |
| Email: | equipuppy@sbcglobal.net |
| Web site: | www.indian-ridge-bb.com |
| # of Rooms: | 5 |
| Year Begun: | 2001 |
| Description: | |
| Surrounded by giant oaks, Indian Ridge B&B is an elegant escape from the ordinary. Beautiful rooms and suites await the guest who wants to enjoy spacious, comfortable surroundings. Each room has a private bathroom. Many have refrigerators and microwaves, as well as 32" flat screen televisions. Some rooms even have jacuzzi tubs. The huge swimming pool provides a wonderful way to enjoy the butterfly gardens and visiting birds. A nature lovers paradise, Indian Ridge B&B has been the setting of award winning photography. There are 20 acres of pastures, ponds, trees and great birding habitat. Conveniently located a mile from Expressway 83, it is about 4 miles from the Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park and World Birding Center as well as the NABA Butterfly Park. If you come to the Rio Grande Valley to go birding you should stay at Indian Ridge B&B. President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter did. With reasonable rates and excellent facilities, this is the ideal spot to plan a party, enjoy a romantic get away or relax and appreciate nature. |
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| Alamo Inn | Casa Rama | Casa Santa Ana | |
| El Rocio Retreat | Indian Ridge B&B | Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Inn at El Canelo | La Casa Laguna | Redfish Inn | |
| Seedeater Inn | Vieh's B&B | ||
| Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Innkeepers: | Jesse Breedlove |
| Address: | 36298 Chachalaca Bend |
| City: | Los Fresnos, Texas 78566 |
| Phone: | (956) 233-1180 |
| Alt. Phone: | (956) 371-4736 |
| Fax: | n/a |
| Email: | inn@chachalaca.com |
| Web site: | www.chachalaca.com |
| # of Rooms: | 7 |
| Year Begun: | 1999 |
| Description: | |
| With over 40 acres of natural landscaping, the Inn is a charming hideaway for your South Texas adventures. Relax in one of our beautifully decorated private rooms while experiencing the charm of South Texas hospitality. Our seven Bed & Breakfast rooms all include a plush king-sized bed with fine, luxury linens, satellite TV, and a spectacular view of gardens and native surroundings. Spend your days right in the middle of some of the best birding South Texas has to offer. As you wander through thick native brush on our 14 acre hiking trail with birding stations, and our private 27 acre prairie with its own pond, you see a wide variety of tropical birds like Green Jays, Buff-Bellied Hummingbirds, Great Kiskadees, Ringed Kingfishers, Altamira Orioles, and Roseate Spoonbills. And within a short 15 minute drive you can visit the Rio Grande Valley's largest refuge, the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. The Inn's naturally landscaped gardens are the perfect backdrop for a wedding and reception to remember. Imagine your special day, under the bright blue Texas sky surrounded by aromatic and colorful flower gardens. Envision an evening celebration, under a star-lit sky or a canopy of thousands of twinkling lights. |
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| Alamo Inn | Casa Rama | Casa Santa Ana | |
| El Rocio Retreat | Indian Ridge B&B | Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Inn at El Canelo | La Casa Laguna | Redfish Inn | |
| Seedeater Inn | Vieh's B&B | ||
| Inn at El Canelo | |
| Innkeepers: | Monica & Ray Burdette |
| Address: | P. O. Box 487 |
| City: | Raymondville, Texas 78580 |
| Phone: | (956) 689-5042 |
| Alt. Phone: | (888) 439-3049 |
| Fax: | n/a |
| Email: | monica@elcaneloranch.com |
| Web site: | www.elcaneloranch.com |
| # of Rooms: | 5 |
| Year Begun: | 1990 |
| Description: | |
| El Canelo Ranch has been in continuous ownership and operation by Monica's family for over 125 years. For the past 20 years Monica and Ray Burdette have opened up their home and their ranch to guests anxious to enjoy memorable outdoor experiences in luxurious surroundings. Bird watching on this pristine South Texas ranch is phenomenal, with over 300 species of birds on the unofficial ranch bird list. Customized hunting packages also available, including whitetail deer, nilgai, quail, dove, wild boar, and javelina hunts. The Inn has five elegantly decorated guests rooms each with at least two double beds and private bath. WiFi available throughout. Overnight stay includes supper on night of arrival, breakfast on day of departure, all three meals on middle days of multiple-night stay, and access to the ranch for nature-related activities, such as bird watching, nature photography, and walking. Private tennis court also available for guest use. The most memorable part of being a guest of The Inn at El Canelo is undoubtedly the fine cuisine. Monica's attendance at cooking schools abroad and here in the USA has given her skills that allow her to personally prepare delectable meals for her guests. It would be hard to say if your favorite will be her "South-Meets-Southwest Eggs" for breakfast, her "Nilgai Chalupas" for lunch, or her "Pork Loin with Pecan Brandy Sauce" for supper. Monica says her only secret is her closely-guarded recipe for her house specialty cocktail: "Champagne Margaritas." Visit our website for complete details and to make a reservation! |
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| Alamo Inn | Casa Rama | Casa Santa Ana | |
| El Rocio Retreat | Indian Ridge B&B | Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Inn at El Canelo | La Casa Laguna | Redfish Inn | |
| Seedeater Inn | Vieh's B&B | ||
| La Casa Laguna | |
| Innkeepers: | Bonny Winston |
| Address: | 1560 Lion Lake Dr. North |
| City: | Progreso Lakes, TX 78596 |
| Phone: | (956) 778-0323 |
| Email: | bwinston6@gmail.com |
| Web site: | www.lacasalaguna.net |
| # of Rooms: | 1 guest cottage |
| Year Begun: | 2007 |
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| If you want to enjoy nature in your own backyard, welcome to LaCasaLaguna. Here you can enjoy the quiet, private retreat where you can lounge all day or in the evenings and listen to the Mexican Red Crowned Parrots. You can experience peaceful, relaxing solitude in the1.5 acre yard or view the wildlife or stars at night. The newly remodeled Guest House features two main rooms. The spacious bedroom offers a warm and relaxing atmosphere. The queen size bed and queen size sleeper sofa will sleep four comfortably. Here you can enjoy luxury, while inside the Guest House or view the yard from the many windows which provide a majestic view over Progreso Lakes. The large living/dining room area has a full kitchen with microwave/convection oven, toaster oven, coffee maker and tea kettle. Breakfast is offered home style, with many choices of food in the refrigerator and kitchen. Around the kitchen table, that will seat up to four, you can leisurely drink your coffee or tea.< The Living area is comfortable furnished with a large sofa and an easy chair. The sliding glass door leads to a balcony overlooking the lake which offers a panoramic view of Progreso Lakes. |
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| Alamo Inn | Casa Rama | Casa Santa Ana | |
| El Rocio Retreat | Indian Ridge B&B | Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Inn at El Canelo | La Casa Laguna | Redfish Inn | |
| Seedeater Inn | Vieh's B&B | ||
| Redfish Inn (formerly The Brown Pelican) | |
| Innkeepers: | Dale & Kelly Fridy |
| Address: | 207 W. Aries P.O. Box 2667 |
| City: | South Padre Island, TX 78597 |
| Phone: | (956) 761-2722 |
| Email: | info@redfishinn.com |
| Web site: | www.redfishinn.com |
| # of Rooms: | 7 |
| Description: | |
| You can relax on the porch and the gentle Gulf breeze begins to caress your cares away, as you watch the sun sink behind turquoise waters of the Laguna Madre bay. You are on island time now at South Padre Island's premier Bed & Breakfast, the Red Fish Inn. For those demanding the best, the Red Fish Inn offers some of the finest accommodations in South Padre Island, Texas and The Rio Grande Valley. Situated on the quiet Laguna Madre Bay shoreline of this famed island, the Inn boasts eight elegant and spotless guest rooms each with a private bath. Several rooms have spectacular bay views, and the covered porch is a favorite vantage point to experience a Texas sunset like you have never seen. |
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| Alamo Inn | Casa Rama | Casa Santa Ana | |
| El Rocio Retreat | Indian Ridge B&B | Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Inn at El Canelo | La Casa Laguna | Redfish Inn | |
| Seedeater Inn | Vieh's B&B | ||
| Seedeater Inn | |
| Innkeepers: | Letty Volpe and John Williams |
| Address: | 1403 Kennedy Street |
| City: | Zapata, Texas 78076 |
| Phone: | (956) 373-1080 |
| Alt. Phone: | (956) 968-1561 |
| Email: | joylfox@aol.com |
| Web site: | www.seedeaterinn.com |
| # of Rooms: | 4 |
| Year Begun: | 2006 |
| Description: | |
| With the creation of Falcon Reservoir in the mid 1900's, this historic family home was moved from the original town site to what is now modern Zapata, Texas. Today the completely renovated historic home is operated as a B&B by descendants of the original family. In keeping with the family's continuing desire to create and preserve native habitat, the grounds have been planted with species indigenous to the area. Local birds and other native animals frequent the yard and use the various feeding stations. |
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| Alamo Inn | Casa Rama | Casa Santa Ana | |
| El Rocio Retreat | Indian Ridge B&B | Inn at Chachalaca Bend | |
| Inn at El Canelo | La Casa Laguna | Redfish Inn | |
| Seedeater Inn | Vieh's B&B | ||
| Vieh's B&B | |
| Innkeepers: | Lana and Charles Vieh |
| Address: | 18413 Landrum Park Road Highway 675 |
| City: | San Benito, Texas 78586 |
| Phone: | (956) 425-4651 |
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| Fax: | (956) 425-9223 |
| Email: | viehbb@aol.com |
| Web site: | http://www.vieh.com |
| # of Rooms: | 5 |
| Year Begun: | 1993 |
| Description: | |
| Family operated business in a relaxed country setting, catering to birders, butterfly- and nature-lovers. 15 acres of excellent wetland habitat and dense stand of palm. Located in the Rio Grande Wildlife Corridor between Brownsville and McAllen; south of Harlingen, only 3 miles north of the Rio Grande River. Texas hospitality, excellent accommodations, good cooking, and superb birding. Massage therapist by appointment. Accept credit cards. |
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