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Texas style home 1/2 mile from Belton Lake for 8 Guests

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Entrance
Property grounds
Breakfast Area w Backyard View
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Belton, TX
  • Belton Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bell County Expo Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Temple, TX (TPL-Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Texas style home 1/2 mile from Belton Lake for 8 Guests

Welcome to the fortress 🏡
**We are following the Guidelines & General Recommendations for Cleaning and Disinfecting our Household put out by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Newly remodeled in 2014. Half mile from Belton Lake & 2 local boat launches. You will be one hour North of Austin and 45 min South of Waco. The house is perfect for family reunions, a nice relaxing vacation or a fun family Texas getaway. Great location for families looking to explore Waco's Magnolia attractions, Downtown Austin, Downtown Belton & the tasty Bbq attractions, historic town of Salado & their wonderful Wineries & Breweries or any of the beautiful surrounding lakes and rivers Central Texas has to offer.
Our home has 2 outdoor patios for seating and grilling and a 3rd patio area for relaxing on the hammocks with a fire pit. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs with a full bath (Queen room, bunkbed room with twin & full, and a 3rd room with 2 large couches). Master bedroom is located on the first floor with a nice jet tub and stand up shower and a walk in closet.
Downstairs has 2 massive couches for guests to sleep on and a TV with a surround sound entertainment system. There are 2 automatic blow up queen air mattresses for extra guests.

Garage parking is available for a small boat or car upon request. There is ample parking for 2 large pull behind, or two trucks with boats in the drive and 2 boats on the road
Driveway fits about 6 small cars, plus plenty of parking on the street for 3-4 cars. Our development has a tennis court and quiet streets for biking and walking. There are a couple camp grounds within a couple miles and plenty of fishing on Lake Belton.

Nearby Attractions~
There is a great restaurant that overlooks Lake Belton about 2 minutes away and a new Burrito Bar with a full bar 1/4 mile away. Bold Republic Brewery and Scores Pizza are our 2 favorites. There are plenty of dining options within 1-3 miles going toward downtown Belton, Salado and Temple. You are also 25 min from FT. Hood Army Base & Scott & White Hospitals in Temple & Harker Heights.

What sets us apart 🙏🏻
-You can check in as early as 1pm or check out late upon owner request.
-We supply toiletries, small snacks, and additional wine or chamagne upon owner request.
-Extra blankets provided in living room and extra towels available in the laundry room.
-Access the home with a unique code that you are given the day of arrival.
-We both have a passion & love for helping people and we make ourselves available 24 hrs a day for any questions or concerns.
-The home is available for small events and low key corporate bookings upon request, as additional cost will apply. 15 people max
-Cancellation within 14 days 100% refund, cancellation within 7 days 50% refund.

Enjoy your stay 😊
Derek & Josie

Property manager

Derek Beairsto

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
4-6 children
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Events

Events allowed
$375 Fee: Events over 15 people. Noise down 10-8
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets allowed upon special request.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside. Fee assessed for inside.
No boots throughout the home please.
No pets on any furniture in the home.
Please take green trash can to the top of the driveway on Thu evening if you accumulated enough through the week. Please Recycle Cans, Plastic, Paper.

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: $375 Fee: Events over 15 people. Noise down 10-8
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belton

Belton is home to this holiday home. Cinemark Temple and Salado Winery Co. & Salado Wine Seller are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Quail Meadows Park and Chisholm Trail Park. Heritage Park and Beall Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Belton, TX

What's nearby

  • Belton Lake - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Summer Fun Water Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bell County Expo Center - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple - 16 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Temple Station - 20 min drive
  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dead Fish Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Mexicano Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bold Republic Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Texas style home 1/2 mile from Belton Lake for 8 Guests pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Texas style home 1/2 mile from Belton Lake for 8 Guests ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Texas style home 1/2 mile from Belton Lake for 8 Guests ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Texas style home 1/2 mile from Belton Lake for 8 Guests located?

Situated in Belton, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Quail Meadows Park and Chisholm Trail Park. Lakeview Park and Belton Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayver C., Harlingen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belton graduation stay

Was there for my daughter's graduation from UMHB. Great location, fabulous house and close to everything in Belton and Temple.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Timothy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Clean

House was not clean. I have multiple pictures with date stamps if someone wants to challenge my assessment. Hire professionals to clean. Spend money on hand soap and dish soap (not a watered down version). Make sure the recycle makes it to the curb before the next renters show.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

david p.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

lake belton

Really nice house in a nice, quiet neighborhood close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

James E.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Relax, enjoy the nearby lake, fish

Host delayed the check in time, not enough towels, hand towels and wash rags. Dishwasher was broke and only bbq grill that was worth using was a small charcoal grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Every thing was over the top! We had a wonderful time and house was so beautiful. I give it more than 10 stars ratings, and if you’re thinking about coming, this is definitely worth it!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much room!

Loved the property. Plenty of room for the family and then some. Area was safe and quiet. Close to grocery stores. Derek the host was responsive and accommodating for us. Thank you again Derek! Melissa
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Its a beautiful place and very clean!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor C., Houston, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belton 2022

House was beautiful. 3 things: We could not get the WIFI to work. We could not get the TV to work. The oven did not heat properly. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay. Victor
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

shannon g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Very nice property

I would recommend this VRBO for anyone with a large group as there was plenty of room for my family. Overall the property was nice. Some maintenance needs to be done, but it wasn't anything that stopped us from enjoying our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Kenneth K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointed

We checked out after one night due to uncleanliness which the owner admitted he had a replacement cleaning crew. When we texted problems with the house as requested in the owners book, the owner did not apologize he said we could check out. We did check out because we found a roach in the coffee maker, no wash clothes, damp towels in a cabinet, exposed wires, broken bulbs, dirty fish and turtle tanks, and no top sheet on the master bed. The master shower stall wax dirty and we were tired of fixing things. To unplug the patio lights I was directed to a location in the garage, but there was no working light in the garage, where I found exposed wires. I requested a refund from the owner for the three days after we checked out, but I haven’t heard from the owner! Please help me get a reasonable refund for this terrible first VRBO experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

John F., Austin,TX

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Folksy failure

Dirty dishes. Sticky door knobs. Full trash cans. Odor from turtle tank. Poor appliances. No internet. No TV. Rude management, except they are so proud of their “oasis” they refunded our stay minus the first day, but kept all the cleaning deposit - hopefully they put it to use before marketing this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham R., Cumberland

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, would stay again

This house worked out really well for our group. Big Kitchen and a large living room. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C., Urbana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Fit

We were in town for a sporting event at the Expo. Our fellow family had a 2 year old so the crib, toys, baby monitor etc were all a perfect fit and saved them from having to travel with port a crib. The skee ball, darts and outside patio area were favorites of our younger guests and there was plenty of space to have the rest of the team over for a meal after the event. I utilize vrbo a few times a year and this host and property were as good as any I have stayed in. The few minor things that came up were a text away and the reply was super fast. If we attend this event again next year I will definitely look for this listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house

Cute little property in Belton. Very cozy and spacious. Stayed with our family of four and grandma and grandpa. Upstairs was perfect for us and grandparents had downstairs master bedroom. Kids loved the backyard space and the hammocks were comfy. Thanks again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roni R., Jacksonville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect spot

This is the cleanest VRBO we’ve ever stayed in. It was well appointed with linens and towels. The neighborhood was quiet, and the location was convenient. Owners were extremely responsive and reasonable. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great experience

Perfect spot for us. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Derek, thank you for a good stay in Belton! The location worked out well with all the projects and activities we wanted to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doretha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Central Texas Location

It was perfect! Great neighborhood.... We used this house for family to stay at, to attend a surprise retirement party at a separate location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful quiet neighborhood, very kid friendly and safe

We had such a nice time here. The house was very spacious, clean, and accommodated our family (two grandparents, two parents, one four year old and one, one year old. very well.) backyard is wonderful, quiet street, and multiple outside options to sit and enjoy the backyard. Large family room/slash dining room gave the kids plenty of room to play. We would definitely stay here again. Derek was very responsive with the few questions we had.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

This is an awesome house. Boats will go into the driveway but back slowly as there is a swell midway down.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Qiana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time had by all.

We rented the house to be close to the venue for our son’s wedding. It became a base of operations for the groomsmen to check in and grab their attire and a place for the groom to crash the night before. Walmart and HEB are literally around the corner so groceries were easy to grab. Thank you Derek for a wonderful weekend. The back yard was a place to relax and visit with family that lives across the country. We even met a neighborhood dog a couple of mornings. If you see a husky pup running around she lives a couple of doors down. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Bridget S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Only one working bathroom, items left stolen

We rented this property two days before we stayed there. We were told about the master bedroom shower (one of only 2 in the home) was not working one hour after check in. This was a known issue to the owner for a week before our stay yet when we were booking, there was no mention of it. We had other options and would have absolutely chosen another rental if we knew ahead of time. It was a bait and switch. He wanted to have a repair man out to fix it which would require turning off the water and obviously entering the home during Covid. Our stay was only to be 2 days and we found this to be a huge inconvenience so opted to share one shower for 6 people instead. A few days after returning home we realized that we left a light projector my daughter brought with her that she received for Christmas. He said he would check. He then allowed other renters into home and didn’t check until they left and of course didn’t find it so it was taken. I have had to constantly contact this owner to check for the item. I was not offered any compensation for the misrepresentation of the rental having two functioning bathrooms either only offering to cancel the stay instead after we were all checked in and settled. The rental also had trash not emptied in the back 1/2 bathroom using arrival. I would not recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

marcie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was beautiful.

The house was beyond amazing. Things were great and the back yard was perfect for the kids to play. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

THeresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A must stay

Everything was wonderful. So spacious ! So beautiful...The owners are absolutely sweet as can be and respond back to any questions. We loved the time we go to spend here for our family thanksgiving ! We recommend this place !

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had a great stay, the family thoroughly enjoyed it. The house was beautiful, we had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Derek Beairsto

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I am originally from New England, migrated to Texas from California a few years ago after grad school. My other half is from Dallas area and came down this way a couple years ago to settle with me. I am a prior Military Service Member, prior consultant for the military and recently started my own business and she is a registered Dental Hygienist and a wonderful mom of a 9 year old boy and we have a brand new baby girl as of last year.

Why they chose this property

This property is very relaxing and has a ton of character with great energy. We love our home and are opening it up to anyone that needs a nice getaway or a spacious home to hold a family reunion or wedding. We have lots of room and tons of yard in the front and back for relaxing and events. We love the area of Belton and the unique character of the town. Lots to do close by and Austin, Georgetwon and Roundrock are only 35-60 min drive away.

What makes this property unique

We love the view from the dining room area into the deep backyard looking into the woods. Tons of beautiful birds and hummingbirds that come up to the large windows to feed. We have made lots of small touches to the home to make it warm, cozy, rustic and welcoming to everyone. The energy in the home is wonderful and were always doing little things to make it more like home :) Come stay with us anytime!

Languages:

English, Spanish
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