Farmhouse: Private Pool, Spa, Gym, Campground and Fire Ring! -30 min from Waco

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Gatesville, TX
  • Lake Waco
    30 min drive
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos
    44 min drive
  • Baylor University
    45 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    46 min drive

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About the area

Gatesville

With a stay at this farm stay in Gatesville, you'll be on a river, and 32.3 mi (52 km) from Magnolia Market at the Silos and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Bluebonnet Park. .This family-friendly farm stay is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Amsler Park and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Lions Club Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 30 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Extraco Events Center - 39 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Waco Convention Center - 44 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 44 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Baylor University - 45 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 23 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 46 min drive

About this property

Farmhouse: Private Pool, Spa, Gym, Campground and Fire Ring! -30 min from Waco

Gentle Creek House is an absolute paradise nestled in the heart of Texas! Just 30 minutes from Waco, you get to be out of the city but still close enough to enjoy all that Waco has to offer.

The property features a fenced-in backyard with a private in-ground pool (4ft deep), spa, and gym. A small creek runs through the backyard with a deck overlooking it. There is also a propane BBQ grill, fire pit, and a second-floor balcony offering views of the entire backyard!


This 2200 sqft home boasts 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, complete with complimentary WiFi. Step outside to enjoy a covered 6-person spa (available year-round). The in-ground swimming pool features a 4-foot deep end and a 6-inch shallow end perfect for lounging. Various pool rings and floats are also provided for your enjoyment. Please note, the pool is open from April 1st to October 31st; during November through March, it will be covered and unavailable for use.

On the other side of the creek across the bridge, there's a spacious area with chairs and a fire ring, complete with all the supplies needed to build a cozy fire. Also plenty of space available for setting up a tent if you bring one.

(There are 4 large 4K TVs in the house. All of the TVs have Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney plus, Hulu, and ESPN plus subscriptions for free. The Game room and the living room TV’s also get local TV stations [CBS, ABC, FOX and much more] so you can watch all your favorite movies, shows and sports)

(All of the beds are “Allswell” memory foam mattresses)

Bedroom 1 (Master bedroom): One Queen bed, 2 pack n play cribs (in the closet), a desk and chair, full bathroom, dresser, walk-in closet, access to the side porch, and a 4K 43in Smart TV.

Bedroom 2: One Queen bed, one twin bunk bed, dresser, full bathroom and a 4K 50in Smart TV.

Bedroom 3: One twin bunk bed, dresser and closet.

There’s a 3rd full bathroom near the back Porch in the utility room.

The upstairs Game Room has 2 three person sofas, a 4K 55in Smart TV with a DVD player, access to the balcony, and 2 extra twin beds. (This is the only room that requires going up stairs to get to.)

The living room has 2 three person sofas, a rocking chair, various games and a 4K 55in Smart TV with a DVD player.

The fully equipped Kitchen includes: refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, oven, stovetop, microwave, toaster, blender, crockpot, Keurig coffee maker (with pods, sugar and creamer), hot water kettle, mixing bowls, pots, pans, basic cooking spices, plates, bowls, cups, cooking and eating utensils. There is also a kids dining room booster seat that is located in the hall closet

The Utility Room has: a washer & dryer, detergent, laundry basket, iron, and ironing board.

The workout room is in a shed in the backyard. It’s insulated and has an AC. Equipment includes: a treadmill, elliptical machine, stationary bike, bench press with weights, rowing machine, pull up and core machine, punching bag and hand weights.

There is a carport with space for 2 cars plus room for several more vehicles in the driveway. (There is room (but no hookups) to park an RV, please contact us if you plan on bringing one)


(We can not guarantee the creek will be running. It runs mostly in the springtime and after it rains.)

We have 2 cameras outside of the house in the front yard, aimed at the driveway. You can clearly see both of them, no cameras are hidden. 1 is on the corner of the fence and the other is on the power pole.

By booking this house you assume full responsibility for any accidents or injury to anyone you bring onto the property during your stay.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this farm stay include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joshua Westerfeld

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • A hot tub

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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: there is a creek and pool that dont have a fence

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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: inquiry first, no parties
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

Vrbo Property Gatesville
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Gatesville

Farmhouse: Private Pool, Spa, Gym, Campground and Fire Ring! -30 min from Waco Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property
This property was great and exactly as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moms 80th birthday party
Highly recommend this property. We flew in from the state of Washington to host my mom’s 80th birthday party. We had approximately 30 family members out for the day ranging from 6 months of age to of course 80. There was something to do for everyone here. The owner stocked the place up with everything you could think of. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We enjoyed the house and pool very much. We stay in VRBO houses a lot and this was by far the best as far as what is provided. Bottled water, popcorn, pop tarts, granola bars and ramen noodles. The coffe bar was also amazing! The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need to cook! We enjoyed the pool and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marquise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This house was amazing , the host reply to message fast everything was prepared for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
My sisters family traveled with mine (all adult children) to stay for the second year in a row. We visited the Waco water park one day and loved the house so much that we added an extra day this year to just enjoy the house! This house is better stocked than any out house I have stayed in. We are already making plans for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

WinningWithWendyMarie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven on Texas soil
This place is full of love and you can feel it from the moment you step foot on the front porch. This rustic charm was great for a team of missionaries serving those in chains. We had team builders and unplugged and rested and it all felt so great and peaceful. The beds here were truly so comfortable according to everyone that stayed, not just me. The rustic touches all over the property just make this perfect. I love the hot tub and the pool, we didn't use the gym much but the equipment in there looked decent. The bridge was beautiful and we loved how it lead to the fire pit. Suggestions would be more front porch rocking chairs as well as several more on the back porch. But that is about it, everything else is just about perfect. Could there be more modern upgrades added over time? Sure. But I think it would take away from its natural beauty and Texas charm. We can't wait to go back again and again and again. We loved it so much our lead pastors are planning a family stay soon as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house to escape the hustle and bustle
We had a wonderful stay. There were so many small touches that made us feel well taken care of. The pool was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

gloria

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like home
From the moment we walked in it felt like home. So comfortable and with lots of extras we didn't expect. They had water and snacks of all kind.... and I have to say the best stocked coffee bar of all the places we've stayed at! The pool was the hit for the little girls. But most of all was the stillness and quiet... Thanks for giving us a home away from experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Welcoming
Had a reunion with some army brothers and stayed here. Beautiful property with plenty of space. Great communication with owner, exactly as advertised. We had an excellent time. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
This property was very welcoming. Everything one could need and more was provided including coffee and snacks. The pool was clean and refreshing. Hot tub was a hit. Spent quality time enjoying family. Appreciated that all the information we needed was easy to understand and displayed prominantly. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Relaxing until the Scorpion Stings
My husband and our 2 daughters went for a weekend getaway. The place was a bit dusty in a few of the rooms, appeared to be some paint on the wood floors in one of the rooms, and nothing special on the inside. It had everything we needed though, so didn’t matter to us because most of our time was going to be spent outside. The kitchen was fully stocked with bottled waters, ramen, granola bars, coffee and popcorn which was nice. There were chickens, ducks, cats, etc roaming around the property which was nice. The kids really enjoyed that. We all had a great time, and then my first daughter was stung by a scorpion. She was swimming and the scorpion blended in with the rock edge and as she was getting out she put her hand down on it. Her mouth turned numb and tingly and it was scary for a while. Apparently this is a “normal” reaction as I was told by the hospital and poison control (we didn’t know as none of us had ever been stung before). 2 hours later, my other other daughter was trying to close the mosquito net that surrounds the exterior of the hot tub and it was like a horror movie. The scorpions started falling out from the netting. So, overall was very relaxing minus the scorpions. It actually rained the first night while we were there so the 2nd day we woke up to the beautiful creek sounds as the waterfall was going. I would suggest spraying the pool and hot tub areas for scorpions!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
My sisters and I were blown away by this property. It was absolutely perfect. Thank you so much. There are not words. Everything was provided thoughtfully and neatly arranged. Very clean. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredibly Relaxing
My wife and I were looking for a place where we could relax in the middle of nowhere. This was perfect. We were able to have enough space where we were together yet apart. We can’t wait to come back with the kids next time. Perfect for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Nice, spaceous house with plenty of everything that you need for a relaxing weekend getaway. No negatives about it whatsoever. Definitely planning on going back sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Country Home for Group
We had a great time here. The hot tub and fire pit were fabulous with lovely details—snacks, battery lamps, coffee, hot chocolate etc. that made our trip so fun. Just a few suggestions: having wine glasses would be very nice Paper/styrofoam hot beverage cups for the fire pit or coffee for the road Towels for the hot tub that are beach towel sized
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom's 75th birthday celebration
We loved our stay! The house was exactly what we needed and the backyard was dreamy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great: wish the pool was useable
Overall the place is very nice and had everything we needed. I just wish we where able to use the pool. October in Texas and the temp was 92
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for the family
Great place for the family. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
This place is absolutely awesome!! After busy days enrolling a family member into Baylor, we were able to rest and relax!! There is plenty of room for everyone. The house is stocked with lots of goodies. The yard is absolutely beautiful, and the pool and spa are a huge plus!! We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Plano

Liked: Cleanliness
Central Texas Oasis
We had a wonderful stay with family. The stock of refreshments were much appreciated. We will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sydnee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
GREAT property! Super clean and accommodating, fully stocked with snacks, supplies and water! We felt right at home and would definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci B., Houston TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Trip with Friends
We loved this property - it was very clean, had everything we needed and we lived in the pool - especially since it was 100 degrees plus every day. We had so much fun and relaxed, cooked, played games !!! Great owner and house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
We had such a great time during our stay. The home is clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and the short drive to Waco attractions. The gym was a plus!! This place was a great fit for our 2 family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tera C., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home
It is the perfect location for family and friends to gather if you are just wanting to chill. The pool is perfect for the kids (deep end is only 4ft) Hot tub is right there, they provided a hammock and swing for the kids along with places to eat outdoors, the fire pit and a few snacks and coffee supplies. We've rented the place twice it's so perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Livi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and layout
9 of us took a girls trip and stayed at this property. Everybody got to sleep in a bed which was nice and there were enough bathrooms for all of us to get ready. The property is beautiful! It’s surrounded by huge trees which provide lots of shade. The checkout process was the easiest one I’ve experienced. The host is super responsive to all my messages. Our stay could not have been better!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022