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Lakefront Guest Ranch Retreat w/Kayaks/Fishing/Pools/RecCourt/FarmAnimals

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Waterfall at the Spring Pool
Back Deck Area
Fishing pier on Mallard Pond
Kayaking and boating on the Lake
Campfire/Boat Dock  Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
16 bedrooms12+ bathroomsSleeps 75696.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Aquilla, TX
  • Homestead Heritage
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Baylor University
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

16 bedrooms (sleeps 75)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 8

+1
3 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 9

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 10

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 11

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 12

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5 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 13

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 14

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 15

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs Bonus Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

12 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 10

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 11

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 12

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 13

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 14

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 15

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 8

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 9

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Jack N Jill (Between Rooms 4&5)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Guest Ranch Retreat w/Kayaks/Fishing/Pools/RecCourt/FarmAnimals

Remodeled Private Lakehouse- 15 bedrooms/12.5 baths, 2 full kitchens, coffee bar & 2 dining/living areas, artisian springs fed creeks & 25 acre lake w/2 story boat dock & fishing pier. The Perfect home for your family gathering or retreat. Conveniently located 15 minutes from Waco, The Lakehouse is a jewel for those looking to spend quality time team building time or enjoying friends & family. Relaxing outdoors, fishing, kayaking or sitting by the campfire telling stories, you won’t be disappointed. If you are looking for a unique spot for a most memorable occasion. With our picturesque 1000 acre Resort Ranch, you won’t find anything quite so wonderful anywhere in Texas! There are huge pecan, oak, cottonwood & cypress trees that enhance the beautiful creeks, ponds & lakes scattered around the property. Words can't quite describe this Oasis.

Early settlers established a Gristmill onsite because of its many natural Artesian spring fed waterfalls that now naturally cascade into breathtaking creeks along the Cypress lined waterways that are filled with fish. The ideal location for any large gathering of friends, family or businesses looking for a gorgeous hideaway that can offer such a wide variety of activities for everyone to enjoy. The spring fed lake is famous locally for trophy Bass as well as a plethora of perch, crappie and catfish. Activities include a full basketball/tennis court, sand volleyball court, nature trails at every turn and farm animals; donkeys, ponies, goats, pigs, longhorns, highlanders, chickens and ducks. There is also an abundance of deer, turkey, water fowl, raccoons, squirrels and every other natural species of animal that you would expect to see in its natural habitat. The backdrop of this place is so beautiful its truly hard to capture in pictures.

Property manager

Zane Runyan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be always be accompanied by an adult
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact host for info and pricing
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 5 pets total)
$100/pet/stay. Not allowed on beds or furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO BOATING WITHOUT LIFE JACKETS. NO PARKING ON GRASS. HUNTING NOT ALLOWED. Motorized boats are not allowed. Please don't turn the AC below 70 degrees.
Fishing is catch-and-release only. $1000 fine for not returning caught fish. Hunting is NOT allowed at any time. Photo of driver's license required.
Guest and vehicle list must be provided prior to arrival. Gate/Door/Wifi codes may not be shared with anyone except those in the rsvp list No smoking

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: 50
Note from host: Contact host for info and pricing
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aquilla

Located in Aquilla, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Waco Mammoth National Monument and Dr. Pepper Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at White Bluff Golf Resort and Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Cameron Park Zoo and Hawaiian Falls. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Aquilla, TX

What's nearby

  • Homestead Heritage - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Cameron Park Zoo - 30 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Waco Mammoth National Monument - 30 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Baylor University - 31 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 31 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tokio Store - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Al's Tokio-Store Add to Favorites - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Tony's Kitchen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Bears BBQ - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakefront Guest Ranch Retreat w/Kayaks/Fishing/Pools/RecCourt/FarmAnimals have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lakefront Guest Ranch Retreat w/Kayaks/Fishing/Pools/RecCourt/FarmAnimals pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Guest Ranch Retreat w/Kayaks/Fishing/Pools/RecCourt/FarmAnimals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Guest Ranch Retreat w/Kayaks/Fishing/Pools/RecCourt/FarmAnimals?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Guest Ranch Retreat w/Kayaks/Fishing/Pools/RecCourt/FarmAnimals located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Playdium Pool and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Homestead Heritage. Cameron Park Zoo and Lake Whitney are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Venkata Sai Nikhil M.

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

Awesome place

Very good place to stay and enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hank H., San Francisco, CA

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

Great Family Gathering

Wonderful property for extended family gathering!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronda K.

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

Awesome Place!!

This is a great property that has something for everyone! The fishing is great! The kayaks were a lot of fun and The spring is very refreshing! The essentials were all provided!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Must stay for large groups

We hosted our office summer retreat here and every detail was perfect. The house fit our group of 35 comfortably under one roof. We enjoyed kayaking, exploring the nature trails and beating the heat at the spring fed pool. Zane and Kristi were so accommodating and were just a text away if we needed anything. Everyone had a wonderful time away from the city and we can’t wait to rebook next year! Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

Beautiful Property!

This property is beautiful and has something for everyone. We really enjoyed our stay here as it was perfect for our Executive Offsite meeting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Working with Kristi was awesome. Quick. professional replies to all of my questions. Very nice.

I wasn't able to attend, but our team really loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

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

Beautiful Property

The pictures just don't do this property justice! We rented the house for a work retreat/training and everyone was blown away. The rooms are all spread out with individual locks on each room for privacy. So much to do that everyone didn't want to leave. From feeding the baby goats, petting the miniature horses to taking the small boat out for fishing everyone had a great time. Zane the owner was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joretta B.

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

Awesome Stay

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rafael C.

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

Labor day weekend

Our group had a fantastic time staying at this ranch. Wide open spaces, tons of activities, and modern amenities. Would recommend for any large group. Owner was very nice and helpful in showing us around and making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Libby Z.

Always THE best!!

Kristi is amazing, and her ranch is one of the best places on earth! We love you Kristi and love regularly staying at your beautiful estate!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

Family trip

This place was amazing! The kids had so much fun swimming, kayaking, fishing and exploring! We had 35 people there and it still had room for way more. The property manager was awesome and great people to talk with. One of the best features is privacy. You are not right on top of other people and you can really enjoy spending family time with everyone. The house was perfect and very comfortable. I would recommend this ranch to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Libby Z.

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

The most AMAZING ranch, EVER!!!

This 200 acre ranch was the most AMAZING, beautiful, and well-kept home + ever. It was incredible to say the very least. Kristi and Zane were such gracious and informative hosts, making sure we had the best time and memories. We cannot WAIT to visit again! Thank you so much Kristi!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Macy B.

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

Best family reunion ever!

This place really does have it all! The newly remodeled inn was perfect for our entire family. It had more bedrooms than I could count, and everyone had their own private bathrooms. This place was secluded on 200 acres & was perfect for every age group in our family. We had some who went fishing, others went exploring and swam in the natural spring- fed pool, while others played with and fed the sweet farm animals. None of us were bored to say the least. This place gave us a much needed retreat from the city life. We will definitely be returning for another getaway. I can honestly say this is the most beautiful & magical place I’ve ever seen. Pictures just don’t do it justice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Zane Runyan

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Rehabber/Designer/Finder of Great Texas Treasures! I love what I do and it so exciting being a part of the new transformation of Waco & Central Texas. I love Jesus, my family & my community. I have a passion for “renewing old things” in both my personal and business life. I walk by faith & have an unwavering belief that God has everything under control. I am Blessed beyond measure & proud of the journey that got me here & where I continue being led.

Why they chose this property

This home is full of character and history. It was clear right away that this home would be great for groups that want a lakeside retreat in their travels.

What makes this property unique

A unique benefit of this property is it's location. It resides on a relaxing 1000 acre private ranch with spring fed creeks and ponds and a variety of farm animals! It is also located right next to a beautiful lake and two story dock/fishing pier.

Languages:

English

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