Individual lot owners offer large RV super sites with a 12'x20' Coach House for lease. This web site provides availability and pricing of rental sites, but rentals are handled directly by the individual lot owners. You may be surprised to find that the rental of a luxury RV site is surprisingly affordable when compared to commercial RV parks that are not nearly as nice.

Retama Village is adjacent to Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort, arguably the finest RV resort in the Valley. Bentsen Palm is rated 10/10/10 and 5 Stars in the latest RV campground publications. Retama Village is quite a bit nicer. Retama Village covenants are restrictive; there are no park models, mobile homes, permanent RV’s, or RV’s with attached rooms or skirting.

The Village is located adjacent to thousands of acres of federal and state wildlife areas, and is surrounded by undeveloped land.  Located within walking distance are the World Birding Center Headquarters, the top birding site in the U.S., the largest outdoor butterfly park in the world designed and maintained by the North American Butterfly Association, and thousands of acres of state and federally protected pristine wildlife habitat including lakes, parks, and the Rio Grande River. Bentsen Palm - the master planned community that Retama Village is a part of - has developed extensive hike and bike trails, community parks, lakes and natural areas for the private use of Bentsen Palm residents. This is not an RV Park in an urban/developed environment, however all major big-box stores are within 10-12 miles.

The Retama Club has three pools (lap pool - social pool - spa - all heated), Fitness Center, Craft Center, Outdoor Kitchen, Lounge, Library, Billiards Room, Game Rooms, Theater Room, Laundry and much more. The large outdoor Party Deck is surrounded by Trellis-covered walkways and soft lighting coming from the large palm trees and landscape areas. In addition, many facilities at the co-located Bentsen Palm RV Resort may be used. Bentsen Palm has a large and fully equipped woodworking shop, several large laundry areas, bikes, kayaks for use on the river, a large dog park and a dog agility course.

Retama Village is heavily landscaped with native planting materials that attract birds and butterflies to the community. All landscaping and lawn maintenance is provided by the homeowners association.

A note about security. Given all the media attention to "border violence" some people have expressed concern about the location of the RV parks in the Valley. Those that come to the Valley on a regular basis know that there is no issue with border violence in the area, and that crime statistics show that the entire Valley is actually far safer than most other areas of the country. A recent study by Farmers Insurance ranks the Valley area (McAllen-Edinburg-Mission) #13  in the "Most Secure Places To Live, 2011". Those concerned with security should choose the Valley over other locations. It is actually far safer than most other snowbird locations.

Some of the amenities you will enjoy at Retama Village include:

• 40’ x 80’ RV super sites. 50-amp electric service with good voltage.
• A 12’x20’ Coach House is on each lot. The standard Coach House is unfinished, but many of the rentals include a fully finished Coach House with full bath and sitting area. Some have kitchenettes as well. Most of the Coach Houses have double French doors for indoor/outdoor living. For some examples of what can be done with the Coach Houses, take a look at It's Only A Shed. There you will see everything from "Texas Chic", to moving walls, and the "famous" Margaritaville "shed".
• Large concrete patios and RV parking area. The concrete patio/parking area is approximately 30’x70’ and is surrounded by landscaping. All landscape maintenance and lawn care is provided.
• New $1 M+ Clubhouse. Large pool (with lap lanes) and two side pools.
• Gated. Gates are open during Sales Office hours, but otherwise closed. You have an access code.
• The entire Phase 1 community is fully, and exceptionally, landscaped.  No blowing dust from unfinished construction. Less wind in general than the Eastern part of the Valley. Landscaping is designed to attract butterflies and birds.
• Wide paved streets with easy access for the largest of RV's.
• High-speed cable Internet is available at all sites for an additional charge. The renter is directly responsible for this.
• Cable TV is available at each site for an additional charge. There is a clear view of the southern sky for satellite.
• Good Verizon/Sprint cell phone reception without external antennas, including  Internet access. Data  coverage is a mixture of 3G and 4G, depending on your carrier. There is Verizon 4G.
• No restrictions on washing RV’s.
• Directly adjacent to Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park , World Birding Center, and the North American Butterfly Association Outdoor Butterfly Park. Miles of biking and walking trails in a natural setting. This is not a developed area like other portions of the Rio Grande Valley.
• Bird and Butterfly watching is among the best in the Nation. People come from all over the country to this location for birding and for the butterflies.
• Convenient to all shopping. Wal-Mart and other big box stores are within 10 miles of easy driving.
• Water, sewer and trash pickup are provided. You pay your own electric – by meter.
• RV’s older than 10 years must be approved by individual owners. No pop-ups or truck campers are permitted.
• Dogs are very welcome. There is a large dog park and agility course available for your use next door at Bentsen Palm RV Village. There are also miles of trails surrounding the development. You may have two dogs and two cats on your lot. Normal rules apply.
• 55+ Adult community. Children under 19 years of age may visit for a maximum of thirty days, but must be under direct adult supervision at all times.
• Pictures: Pictures of the Clubhouse and pool area may be seen here. Pictures of the inside of the clubhouse may be seen here. Pictures of the RV lots may be seen here. Use the slideshow feature and you will see larger pictures with captions.

Lot availability, pricing and general information on lots is on the Rental Lots page. You must contact the lot owner to arrange for a rental.

Don't know where Retama Village is?  If you are in the "Valley" and would like to visit, driving directions are on the Contact page.

Some lots are "For Sale By Owner". Please see the Lots For Sale page for further information.

   In addition to re-sale lots there are lots for sale by the builder in Phase II.  Phase I is sold out.

If you are a current lot owner and wish to participate in the Rental Program you can download the Retama Village Rental Program Information document.