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Quiet country setting, 15 min to Waco, 20 min to Baylor University

Quiet country setting, 15 min to Waco, 20 min to Baylor University

Exterior
Double French doors leading from the Grand Room outside onto the patio.
Kitchen
Fireplace looking into open kitchen
Middle Bosque River

Overview of Quiet country setting, 15 min to Waco, 20 min to Baylor University

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Crawford, TX
  • Popular LocationLake Waco14 min drive
  • Popular LocationBaylor University27 min drive
  • Popular LocationMagnolia Market at the Silos29 min drive
  • AirportWaco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

+1

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Quiet country setting, 15 min to Waco, 20 min to Baylor University

Recently remodeled split level house with 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, grand room, breakfast and kitchen. A great back patio and fire pit with lots of shade in summer where you can watch wildlife roam. A large front porch where you can rock and enjoy the surroundings and quiet evenings. Balconies are located off the three upstairs bedrooms with iron tables and chairs where you can enjoy your morning coffee and the peace and quiet. Large Master bedroom has private bath. Large downstairs bedroom has private bath. Two bedrooms upstairs share a bath. Fourth bath is located near grand room. Fully furnished with all the necessities for a weekend or longer vacation includes bed linens, towels and kitchen necessities. You provide your own food, drinks, toiletries. You can roam the 77 acres of wooded pastureland full of local wildlife and fishing in the Middle Bosque River during season. Or you can simply enjoy the surrounding acres from the balcony or patio.
A large open grand room with tables, chairs, couches, fireplace and TV are ready for an evening of games, TV or just relaxing by the fire. Great for families or individuals.

Property manager

Patricia Gohlke

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, (219 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Large living and patio areas, fire pit, Internet

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We also rent tables, chairs, tablecloths and decor

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: We also rent tables, chairs, tablecloths and decor
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

About the area

Crawford

Located in Crawford, this vacation home is in a rural area. Waco Mammoth National Monument and Dr. Pepper Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hawaiian Falls and Cameron Park Zoo. Traveling with kids? Consider Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Mayborn Museum Complex. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Crawford, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 14 min drive
  • Extraco Events Center - 23 min drive
  • Baylor University - 27 min drive
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 29 min drive
  • Cameron Park Zoo - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 12 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chaney Brothers Coffee Co. - 3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 95 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat destination - never disappoints!
This was our 8th family gathering at The Bosque, and it has become an annual tradition. Lovely setting. The house layout is great. The common space/gathering areas are perfect to have everyone together, and it is spacious. The grounds are nice with lots of space to walk, play games, hang out and visit. The owner is always great to work with. I have already booked out next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Misty B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it.
This is such a beautiful house and property. Literally has everything you could think of. Also got to enjoy the river. It was so pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised
You can not go wrong with this property. The pictures you see in the listing are exactly what you see when you get there. It's like a model home on the inside and out. 4 good size bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms. The main attractions are the inside living room which is enormous and the even more enormous backyard. The backyard is clearly where most of the action happens and is perfect for large outdoor gatherings. Our only glitch was that the internet was down but was due to a recent storm-no fault of the owner. She was gracious and apologized but it was nice getting partially disconnected for the few days we were there. Overall a great place to visit and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris N., Waco, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reception Bliss at the Bosque
We rented The Bosque for a long weekend to host a "Texas Family Reception" for our daughter who married in LA last fall. It could not have been a better experience. They have everything you could possibly need to have a celebration from a few to 100 or more. The peaceful beauty of the property, the fully tiled back porch and pavilion, the firepit and games, and the little red fox that makes occasional appearances - they all combine to make a unique and wonderful central Texas experience. Exploring the 77 acres was fun, they even have solar powered lights down by the river. The house and furnishings are beautiful and comfortable, and our hostess was super sweet and very accommodating in every way. We could not be more pleased nor could I more highly recommend The Bosque. I certainly hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family gathering place
This was our seventh family gathering here. Great location for family coming from Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Waco. The house is spacious for multiple activities at once. We cook a lot and the kitchen is easy to work in with the large island and two refrigerators. The grounds are quiet with lots of trails to explore. The owners are always very responsive and accommodating. There are many reasons why we keep coming back here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Gohlke

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This property has been in our family since 1966. My parents built the house in 1974 and loved the woods and river for many years. We as a family spent many 4th of Julys on the Middle Bosque River camping and swimming. My father could be heard saying late on a summer afternoon, 'Let's go to 'the Bosque' when it was time to go cool off in the Middle Bosque River after a long hot day of work. That's how our name began. So share in the pleasure and fun with us and come for a visit at 'The Bosque'.

Why they chose this property

We bought the family land in 2014 and began a total remodel of the house and surrounding areas. It's been a lot of work but also a lot of fun and satisfaction.

What makes this property unique

A real family home to be used for weekends or vacation where you and your family can feel at home and enjoy your time at 'The Bosque'. You can walk in the woods, or to the river, fish and just enjoy the changing leaves as you relax and unwind at 'The Bosque'.

Languages:

English
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