The El Rancho Lodge was built in 1951 by Don and Zetta Castle , and was originally called Castle's Red Barn. The buildings were painted barn-red, green grass surrounded the pool and waterfall, and tennis courts lined Palm Canyon Drive .
Don Castle was a former stage and movie character actor with MGM, and was featured in the early Andy Hardy movies, Northwest Passage , and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral .
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Poolside or garden guest rooms.
All rooms are non-smoking; smoking is permitted outside.
Large heated pool, and large mosaic-tiled keyhole Jacuzzi spa pool.
Spacious poolside lounge area.
Quiet garden sitting area.
Private patios are available.Fully appointed kitchens, including microwave ovens.
Refrigerators in all guest rooms.
In-room phones, and free local calls.
Guest laundry facilities; iron and ironing boards available.
Quality linens, quilts, down blankets (in winter), and pool towels.
New king, queen, and twin beds.
Remote control color televisions, with cable service.
Pet friendly; bedding and bowls supplied; small grassy area and
neighborhood streets for dog walking.
Complimentary bottled water.
Complimentary continental breakfast |
