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The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Crawford, TX
  • Lake Waco
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Extraco Events Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Crawford

With a stay at this vacation home in Crawford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Waco and Ascension Providence. .This family-friendly vacation home is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Magnolia Market at the Silos and 18 mi (29 km) from Baylor University.

What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 7 min drive
  • Extraco Events Center - 16 min drive
  • Baylor University - 21 min drive
  • Cameron Park Zoo - 21 min drive
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 24 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Griff's Restaurant/Catering - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bush's Chicken - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cougar Donuts - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bush's Chicken - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Helberg Barbecue - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX.

Gathering Oaks Retreat is located on 30 acres just outside of Waco and 15 minutes to Magnolia Market and downtown attractions. This is the perfect country escape after a busy day in town. Decorated with a fresh modern-rustic vibe, The Gathering House will include a newly renovated kitchen with a huge butcher block island for central gathering. The 41-foot enclosed patio features solid windows that frame the serenity of the property with sky-high live oaks. Each bedroom has luxurious linens, fresh decorations and is very clean! There are 4 full baths and 1 additional half bath upstairs.

Other guests may be on the property and have access to the courtyards, fire pits, and pool area. There are washers, ping pong, corn-hole, giant jenga, plus a seasonal pool for your enjoyment.

The Gathering House is usually only rented within a one month window based upon availability and seasonality. The Gathering House is part of Gathering Oaks Retreat as a whole which can be rented up to two years in advance with listing #960045. Gathering Oaks Retreat offers The 5 Bedroom Gathering House, a Two Bedroom Cottage, 4 Tiny Houses, and 9 King and Queen hotel suites on property sleeping up to 50 for reunions, retreats and weddings.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lacy Hodges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: no smoking inside any buildings

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: playground on property

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Extra fees apply if hosting a party
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

5 Bedroom Gathering House Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX
5 Bedroom Gathering Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX Crawford
5 Bedroom Gathering Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX
5 Bedroom Gathering House Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX
5 Bedroom Gathering Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX Crawford
5 Bedroom Gathering House Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX
5 Bedroom Gathering Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX Crawford
5 Bedroom Gathering Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX

The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicky O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
This place was amazing! We had our family Christmas there and our family had a blast! Kids had plenty to do with outdoor activities. Everything was clean and went beyond our expectations. Rebecca was great as she went above and beyond as we left a suitcase behind. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Keller, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent experience
Property is absolutely gorgeous! Everything you need to have a wonderful trip. We so enjoyed sitting around the fire pit under the beautiful oaks. The management team was very helpful to work with. Just a wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Operation Graduation!!
We came to celebrate our daughters college graduation and had a marvelous time! The property was perfect and accommodated all of our family and friends. The outdoor area was perfect for entertaining just the way we like it! So many fun things to keep everyone occupied! The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, glasses and flatware! The beds in each room sooooo comfortable! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharen B., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
Our GoGirls Retreat of 4 women wanted a large home to keep social distance and have our own bedroom and bath. This home was perfect! We had lots of room to enjoy and activity outside. We were very blessed to be able to stay here. Thank you so very much! Memories were made here we will cherish forever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Texas City

Very well kept and perfect for our whole family
We had family coming in, for a funeral, from many cities and states. We needed a place for everyone on very short notice. Thank goodness this was a availble! It was perfect. Thank you for such a lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018