El Castillo (The Castle)

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Excellent

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

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McAllen, TX

McAllen Convention Center
‪3 min drive‬
McAllen Performing Arts Center
‪3 min drive‬
La Plaza Mall
‪5 min drive‬
McAllen, TX (MFE-Miller Intl.)
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

It is a treat to stay in this house. This is an English Tudor Home/Castle with over 5,000 square feet of space to enjoy plus a lush garden with various seating areas. No need for you to rent a hotel when THE CASTLE is the perfect mini mansion for family or business travelers needs. Each piece of furniture was carefully selected to fit the style of the home, filled with antiques. This home sits almost on top of a hill where the wind blows freely and wild and exotic birds can be observed.

The space
We are located in the city limits, but given the space and location...at times it almost seems like it’s outside the city. It’s a very peaceful area. Where you can either sit in the front yard, or back patio and enjoy the birds passing by or stopping by for a visit. The airport, the expressway, the convention center, the mall, dinning, library, and shopping are all at less than 5 minutes away.

This is a very spacious home with 5,000 square feet for a family to enjoy or business travelers. 5 bedrooms to enjoy, large kitchen with all the essentials, a TV room, a formal and informal living, a formal and informal dinning, a bar or coffee bar in both formal living and TV room, perfect to watch games in TV. A very large back patio with lots of seating areas. It has 5 bedrooms and can sleep 10 or more guests. FYI it’s a 2 story home, so caution with small children. Come stay with us!

NOTE:
Having a birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, business meetings, large family gatethering, wedding, sweet sixteen, intimate/private events, etc we also rent the house as an event venue? Please ask for our packages and a tour.
"Special Events Venue"inbox for details
No Events or Parties allowed without prior notification or clearance with owners.

Property manager

Sylvia SR

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

7-17 year old children are allowed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No events or parties allowed. You will be asked to leave without a refund.

No children under the age of 7, due to stairs

No parking vehicles on the lawn/ grass

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

McAllen

Located in McAllen, this holiday home is next to a golf course. McAllen Performing Arts Center and 17th Street Entertainment District are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit La Plaza Mall and Palms Crossing. Xtreme Lazer Tag and International Museum of Art and Science are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

McAllen, TX

What's nearby

McAllen Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
McAllen Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
17th Street Entertainment District - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
McAllen Medical Center - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
La Plaza Mall - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

McAllen, TX (MFE-Miller Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cracker Barrel - ‬19 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
‪Corner Bakery Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪McAlister's Deli - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is El Castillo (The Castle) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at El Castillo (The Castle)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Castillo (The Castle)?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is El Castillo (The Castle) located?

Situated in McAllen, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Palm View Golf Course, Palms Crossing and McAllen Performing Arts Center. McAllen Convention Center and McAllen Nature Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

14 Feb 2025

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

Roomy

Stayed here with members of my family aged from 40 to over 80 years old. Was a great place to gather and visit. Some things are dated and worn but overall a good place for us. There is a step down into living area and master room which could be tricky for anyone with mobility issues. A lot of the beds are small but all were comfortable. Felt safe for the entire stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orelia L.

30 Dec 2024

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

Wedding weekend

This property was so convenient for my family. The location was perfect. The house was very spacious and clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

james R.

17 Dec 2024

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

Friends on Dove Hunt

The communication with the property manager was great. The home is outdated and in need of general maintenance. The home was huge and suited the 10 men that stayed there. Fortunately, a few men brought cots as the beds were too small to sleep two men comfortably. The home worked for us. However, the lack of general maintenance on the property could lead to unexpected problems on your visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell A.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing host

This host replies back promply And went above and beyond for us.. Highly reccomended

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alysha D.

19 May 2024

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

Falling apart

Our extended family of nine were in McAllen for a funeral. When we arrive the house was 87 degrees. We turned on the ac while looking around. It never did cool down. There are broken light fixtures, large stains all over the carpet, walls, and linoleum . Outlets were broken, the dishwasher and washing machine were completely rusted. The refrigerator was falling apart and smelled rotten. The bathrooms were very bad. Again just falling apart. Originally the host was in communication with us but when I presented the issues to all communication stopped. We were there under extremely trying times. We needed a place of refuge not a place of disrepair. I urge anyone considering this property to go elsewhere. The pictures are completely inaccurate. I hope this review will help other people avoid the disappointment.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel P.

29 Nov 2023

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

Muy buena comunicación

Una casa muy amplia y en una área muy bonita

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

mario p.

27 Apr 2023

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

Tranquil

Very spacious and tranquil setting. The whole family was able to be over and enjoy the evening.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enrique R.

19 Mar 2023

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

Excellent location and property!

The home was excellent! Just as described, and all listed amenities were included. House a/c couldn’t be found, but window a/c units were more than helpful in keeping the house at everyone’s desired temperature. The property is centrally located and close to Downtown McAllen that it made getting around very easy! Definitely will stay again sometime!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ellen W.

21 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

The house was very dirty and hadmultiple issues

While the house was very spacious it was very dirty especially in the kitchen. We had to clean it. We were unable to get the owner to come and address issues. She still has not responded to my email. Very disappointed with her.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

mario p.

24 Mar 2022

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

Spacious and Quiet

Overall it is a nice property, needs a bit of work here and there and some possible updating but we would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

4 Feb 2022

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

Great time

BEAUTIFUL & INCREDIBLE!! Can't wait till next time!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

23 Dec 2021

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

Amazing

Amazing location and awesome place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosa J., Dallas, TX, USA

27 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful and Spacious

Stunning home. Very spacious rooms and bathrooms. Great for a large family or many friends. Stayed her for a wedding and my friends and I stayed ger comfortably. Definitely would return.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clint W.

6 Sept 2021

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

Good for larger groups

Sylvia is a good host and screens her guests which I understand and appreciate. The home, though dated, works well for a group of 5-8 who like privacy or a larger group with more sharing of space. The master bedroom actually has two bathrooms attached to it so if all bedrooms are full, a bathroom upstairs will be shared. Ask Sylvia to turn the AC on for you prior to arrival because the home is large and in the Texas heat it takes a while to cool it down. The fridge does not have an ice maker. Our group were all older folks who enjoyed their stay which was affordable and pleasant. Being able to park in the garage or behind gate is super convenient. It was cleaned prior to our arrival but the cleaner used on the tile floor left it tacky under shoes. No a big deal but noticed. The home is from the early ‘80s and is designed as such. This is not a luxury stay and that should not be expected at this very affordable price however, it is good for larger groups and folks who don't require upscale lodgings. We were happy and would book it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto L.

8 Aug 2021

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

Great house

Everything was great

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mariana G.

12 July 2021

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

Trip to South Padre

Late notice booking and affordable price. The house seems to be very traditional, there are several imperfections throughout the house but it made a great place for a large group of people.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Francisco G., Phoenix, Arizona

6 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Spacious but dated

The house is very spacious and is listed as an English Tudor home however, the house needs some maintenance.

About the host

Hosted by Sylvia SR

Why they chose this property

This property is unique because it quietly sits on top of a breezy hill. It makes for the perfect stay for large groups and or for an event venue (check for availabilty and packages with owner) Theres a beautiful garden and landscaped manicured lawn that would surely make for a beautiful event venue location.

The location has 5 bedrooms and its 5,000 sqare feet. it has 2 fireplaces and a Juliet Balcony. If youre considering a venue for your event, contact us for a tour.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

About this property