A. Alamo Inn |
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| Innkeepers: | Keith Hackland |
| Address: | 801 Main Street |
| City: | Alamo, Texas 78516-2520 |
| Phone: | (956) 782-9912 |
| Fax: | (956) 787-6393 |
| Email: | alamoinn@aol.com |
| Website: | http://www.alamoinnsuites.com |
| # of Rooms: | 3 suites and 8 rooms |
| YR. Begun: | 1999 |
| Description: | Lodging for birders and
other visitors in a historic 1919 Alamo landmark. Upstairs 1940s apartments,
restored as 3 suites and 5 rooms, comfortably furnished with family antiques
in unique themes, each includes en suite bathroom and kitchenette.
Downstairs is the self serve Breakfast Room, 3 rooms (including 3 private
bathrooms, 2 bathrooms en suite, and a shared living room), Birding and
Wildlife Shop (great birding books), Birding Guide Service, and Canoe Rental
for birding the Rio Grande. Driving time 9 minutes to Santa Ana Refuge, 12
minutes to McAllen Airport, 35 minutes to Harlingen. |
B. Brown Pelican Inn |
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| Innkeepers: | Chris and Yves de Diesbach |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 2667 |
| Address: | 207 West Aries |
| City: | South Padre Island, Texas 78597 |
| Phone: | (956) 761-2722 |
| Fax: | (956) 761-8683 |
| Email: | innkeeper@brownpelican.com |
| Website: | http://www.brownpelican.com |
| # of Rooms: | 8 |
| YR. Begun: | 1995 |
| Description: | Charming Cape Cod
style Inn on the Laguna Madre, romantic and peaceful with heavenly sunset, yummy homemade
breakfasts. Enjoy the natural beauty of the wild dunes and the beaches, great birdwatching
from our wrap-around deck, water sports, horse riding, fishing, windsurfing, fine seafood restaurants and Mexico near by! |
C. Casa Santa Ana |
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| New luxury Bed & Breakfast immediately adjacent to Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. | |
| Innkeepers: | Judy and John McClung |
| Address: | 3239 S. Tower Rd. |
| City: | Alamo, TX 78516 |
| Phone: | 956-783-5540 |
| Other: | 956-821-4842 (cell) |
| Fax: | N/A |
| Website: | http://www.casasantaana.com |
| # of Rooms: | 5 |
| Yr. Begun: | 2002 |
| Description: | Casa Santa Ana is an elegant new facility built specifically for birders, butterfly enthusiasts, wildlife artists and photographers, and others seeking an encounter with nature in the unique ecosystem of the lower Rio Grande Valley. Adjacent to Santa Ana NWR, CSA features three double rooms with their own library/kitchen/laundry separate from the main house, and two rooms in the main house. All have private bathrooms and outside entrances. The house and guest wing, modeled on Valley architecture of 100 years ago, are on one level and are handicapped friendly. The complex is surrounded by native woodlots and farm fields. Breakfast is provided "home style," so guests may come and go as they choose. The emphasis is on comfort, privacy, safety and proximity to the refuge. |
IC. Inn at Chachalaca Bend, The |
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| Innkeepers: | Rosemary and Cleve Breedlove |
| Address: | 20 Chachalaca Bend Drive |
| City: | Los Fresnos, Texas 78566 |
| Phone: | (956) 233-1180 |
| Phone 2: | (888) 612-6800 |
| Fax: | (956) 233-1932 |
| Email: | inn@chachalaca.com |
| Website: | http://www.chachalaca.com |
| # of Rooms: | 9 Rooms |
| YR. Begun: | 1998 |
| Description: | A luxury Bed and Breakfast for Birding Enthusiasts |
IE. Inn at El Canelo, The |
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| Innkeepers: | Monica and Ray Burdette |
| Address: | P.O. Box 487 |
| City: | Raymondville, Texas 78580 |
| Phone: | (956) 689-5042 |
| Fax: | (956) 689-1089 |
| Email: | elcanel@vsta.com |
| Website: | http://www.elcaneloranch.com |
| # of Rooms: | 5 Rooms, each with 2 double beds (3 rooms have additional single bed) |
| YR. Begun: | 1990 |
| Description: | Enjoy a variety of nature-related experiences on a working South Texas cattle ranch in family ownership for 150 years. Ranch bird list has over 300 species -- most reliable (and easiest!) place in North America to see the Ferruginous Pygmy-owl. Full supper & hearty breakfast included in rate. Perfect location for mid-size tour groups to use as "home base" . Day birding also permitted. Customized hunting packages -- including Whitetail Deer, Nilgai, quail, dove, turkey and many exotics. |
ER. El Rocio Retreat |
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| Innkeepers: | Marsha & Dan Nelson |
| Mailing Address: | 340 Austin Blvd., Edinburg, Texas 78539 |
| Address: | 2519 S. Inspiration Rd. |
| City: | Mission, Texas 78572 |
| Phone: | (956) 584-7432 |
| Fax: | (956) 383-6045 |
| Email: | mmgamel@hiline.net |
| Website: | http://www.elrocioretreat.com |
| # of Rooms: | 5 Rooms |
| YR. Begun: | 2001 |
| Description: |
An 18
acre native landscaped property just 2 miles from the headquarters of the
World Birding Center and ¾ mile from the NABA (North American Butterfly
Association) park. El Rocio is comprised of a variety of buildings for Bed
and Breakfast and a meeting hall, for conferences, weddings, and parties.
Casa de Luna (the main house) is a creatively designed home which has 3
bedrooms( all with king beds and/or twin beds, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms,
living room with fireplace, large dining area. The house will sleep 8
comfortably. Casa Jardin is a self-contained cottage with a queen bed. The
Silver Villa is a 50’s trailer, immaculately fitted with a double bed in the
bedroom and the living room has a comfortable futon in the living area. |
V. Vieh's Bed & Breakfast |
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| Innkeepers: | Lana and Charles Vieh |
| Address: | 18413 Landrum Park Road |
| Highway 675 | |
| City | San Benito, Texas 78586 |
| Phone: | (956) 425-4651 |
| Fax: | (956) 425-9223 |
| Email: | viehbb@aol.com |
| Website: | http://www.vieh.com |
| # of Rooms: | 5 Rooms |
| YR. 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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