Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River
Cabin in Concan, TX
24 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this cabin rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Concan, TX
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great stay at River. The house was cozy and fit all of us.
5.0 / 5.0
The river was relaxed and fun for all ages.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Donnie was a perfect host. Location was wonderful, house was clean and had many amenities. I would stay here again and definitely recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay. Very clean and owner makes you feel at home
5.0 / 5.0
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!!
5.0 / 5.0
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!!!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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 !!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great fun on the river for entire family m
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything just as pictured. Management was super responsive and helpful. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Family vacation
We had the best time and the house was amazing
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Right on the River
Weather did not cooperate, but it was a fun weekend !
5.0 / 5.0
We all enjoyed our stay
We will come back again!!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful space!
We had a wonderful time at this property. It was clean, exactly as described, and the on-site management was super helpful. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent for families
Great place to have family reunions. Lots of room inside and outside. Beds are comfy. Easy access to the river (great beautiful 2-minute walk) and wide open spaces to have a bonfire, dance under the stars, and bike around. Huge kitchen space! Owners are awesome and very accommodating. We hope to stay again one day.
4.0 / 5.0
Great trailer house within walking distance from the river
Well maintained grounds, very clean. A bit lack of privacy ,a lot of other houses and trailers close by. Has a "summer kamp" vibe.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Job
Very nice property
5.0 / 5.0
Had a great time
Had a great time. Ready to go back
5.0 / 5.0
Frio River Family Tradition
Donny and Sid were so welcoming and helpful the whole time we were there. The private access to the river is a huge plus for us. Shuttle service and ice machines on the premises were also a plus for us. This was our 30th year coming to the Frio but our first time staying at this house. We will definitely be booking again for next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Pleasant relaxing three days
We needed time away from the stress of the world of today and Ella's Guest Lodge and The Frio River was just the right place. The lodge was beautiful and sparkling clean, the river was very relaxing and not crowded.. This trip was a gift to our daughters, there husbands and our grandchildren from my wife and I and everyone had a wonderful time. Thanks to Donny and Sid.
5.0 / 5.0
Long relaxing weekend
Very accommodating & comfortable place to stay. Donny & Sid were there for any question we needed answered. Super convenient to waters edge, a/c was a dream, very roomy ... we’ll be back.
5.0 / 5.0
Super fun for the family
Great location and Donny was super great! The house is designed to sleep 24 comfortably. Great family environment and highly recommend staying here compared to other places in the area!!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect for family get togethers!
Ella’s was perfect for our family. Check in was easy and we were given a tour of the house and river area. We had the kids share two of the rooms and each adult couple had their own bedrooms w/en suite bathrooms(with extra beds we didn’t even use in each). The mattresses were very good quality and a comfortable soft but firm and very cozy. It was so nice that our parents, brother and wife, and my husband and I each had some privacy. That’s hard to find in a lot of rentals. Each room has individual AC thermostats and gets very cold! It was over 100 degrees during our trip and the house stayed very cool. Hand soap and boxes of tissues were provided in each bathroom. The extra toilet paper we brought wasn’t needed as each bath had several rolls. The private river access was beautiful with shallow smooth river rock bottom area for the kids with a little bit deeper areas both up and down river. We spent hours snorkeling and saw many varieties of fish and minnows. The river is just the right depth to sit and soak just feet from bank on smooth river rocks! At night, strung lights in the trees along river access provided a beautiful ambiance in addition to our riverside fire. Our parents who are in their 70s enjoyed the easy walk down to the river and the plentiful picnic tables (which they let you put in the river) but it was also so nice that we could actually drive our own vehicle down to the river with our ice chests. The hosts were always around to take the kids up river to tube, give the grandparents rides up to the house, provide firewood, ice, offer advice, etc. Sid, you were awesome! Thank you! I really can’t say enough positives about our experience. House was super clean and well stocked with kitchen items including two large coffee makers, large bowels, large pots and pans, muffin tins, crock pots, gift basket, spices, foil paper, cutting boards and utensils. I was worried that the refrigerator wouldn’t hold all the food we brought for our four day stay but it was plenty large and the outdoor beer/soda cooler had all our drinks super cold by the next morning. I’m sure I’m forgetting something but would certainly stay here again! We had an amazing time! Thank you Sid and Donny!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
1.0 / 5.0
Don't stay here. Home is a double-wide trailer at back of property. Not riverfront!
Host lives on property and was a nice guy but still very disappointed in this property. So many nice places on the Frio for the same amount of money so don't choose this one. View from home was a large construction trailer, tractors, and other equipment, view from windows was the same. Home is a spruced up double-wide trailer that sleeps 24 although it was not advertised as such. No patio big enough to hold more than 8-10 people. Gravel parking lot out front door with attached apt. building. No view of the river. Several min. walk down gravel road to river. Host played loud music at the river off the toy hauler on his RV which was parked at the rivers edge with no consideration for paying guests. Outdoor patio lights missing bulbs, no dishwasher for 24 guests!! Plugs in bathroom don't work. Host requires that you thoroughly clean home on departure and make beds with specific instructions even though we paid a cleaning fee. This was reimbursed once requested. Bathrooms not clean upon arrival, toilets clearly had not been scrubbed in some time and there was a fake eyelash stuck to bathroom vanity. Shower grout was black with mold. Kitchen is very bare bones as far as utensils and pots and pans. Not enough utensils, plates, coffee cups or glasses for 24 people.
We've stayed at many wonderful places on the Frio but will never stay here again or recommend this place. It was a waste of our money.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Concan?
The average price for a rental in Concan is R 11,373 per night. This rental is R 6,636 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River. Enjoy the water!
Is Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Ella's Guest Lodge, Exclusive Private Riverfront @Vacation Frio River?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.