Ranch House Farm Stay w/Fishing/RecCourt/Pools/Kayaks/FarmAnimals

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8 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 40390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pool
Hot tub
Washer
Pet-friendly

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Aquilla, TX

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

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 40)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

8 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 8

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The 4200++sqft Ranch House has 8 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, with a combined & open floor plan w/Living/Dining/Kitchen together for a relaxed family gathering space. The home includes access to 2 different style swimming pools (plus a hot tub). It sits on a 1000 acre ranch w/ artisan spring fed creeks, a 20 acre Spring fed lake filled with a plethora of fish. Activities include fishing, a full basketball/tennis court, sand volleyball court, nature/hiking trails, kayaking, outdoor yard games, campfire/fire-pit. We enjoy sharing the Ranch with many farm animals; cows, ponies, donkeys, goats, pigs, ducks and chickens. We have a great assortment of trees that include; Oak, pecan, cottonwood, cypress and they are perfect for sitting under enjoying the cool breeze. There are nature spots galore to enjoy all around the ranch with multiple ponds, creeks & waterfalls plus an abundance of deer, turkey, squirrels, raccoons, armadillos & other animals!

Property manager

Kristi Bass

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be always be accompanied by an adult

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Contact host for info and pricing

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 5 pets total)

$100/pet/stay. Not allowed on beds or furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Photo of driver's license required. Fishing is catch-and-release ONLY! All fish must be returned to the water right away. +Fee for Cafe/Conference Ctr

Quiet time is at midnight to 6 am. Please don't drive on the roadway in front of the ranch or by the old cabin. Pls enjoy the animals from a distance.

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.

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: 30

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

About the area

Aquilla

Located in Aquilla, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Magnolia Market at the Silos and Central Texas Market Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Whitney and Cameron Park Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Waco Mammoth National Monument and Hawaiian Falls. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Aquilla, TX

What's nearby

Homestead Heritage - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
Cameron Park Zoo - 30 min drive - 31.3 km
Waco Mammoth National Monument - 30 min drive - 32.3 km
Baylor University - 31 min drive - 33.3 km
Magnolia Market at the Silos - 32 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 39 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 Ranch House Farm Stay w/Fishing/RecCourt/Pools/Kayaks/FarmAnimals have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ranch House Farm Stay w/Fishing/RecCourt/Pools/Kayaks/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 Ranch House Farm Stay w/Fishing/RecCourt/Pools/Kayaks/FarmAnimals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranch House Farm Stay w/Fishing/RecCourt/Pools/Kayaks/FarmAnimals?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ranch House Farm Stay w/Fishing/RecCourt/Pools/Kayaks/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 (18.9 km) from Homestead Heritage. Cameron Park Zoo and Lake Whitney are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

heather s.

6 Dec 2024

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

A Thanksgiving to remember!

I can't begin to express how wonderful this property was. From the springs and the ponds to the tasteful antiques and country decorations in the ranch house, this was such an amazing property! Our large group had so much room and it was so wonderful to have a common area for us all to gather. The kitchen was well appointed and the appliances were great! The 8 1/2 bathrooms made all of us getting ready so easy. all eight of the bedrooms were very well appointed and yet still had great room to be able to maneuver in. The animals were so much fun and our kids absolutely loved them. There were so many great areas around the ranch to take pictures around and just enjoy the settings. Fishing in the ponds was so much fun! This is definitely one of our most loved VRBO's yet! The check-in and checkout process was very smooth and easy. We are very grateful for our hosts for making our stay extra special!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gail b.

18 July 2024

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

Hurricane Beryl pivot success

Hurricane Beryl changed our beach vacation to a fun farm get away. Our host booked us last minute and treated us like long lost family. It was great fun!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

13 May 2024

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

Gradation weekend

Perfect fit for our gradation family celebration!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

22 Apr 2024

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

AMAZING LOCATION

We had an amazing stay at the Ranch during the 2024 eclipse! The owners were great with communicating, flexible and willing to help us out throughout our whole stay. They were helpful and knowledgeable and we would definitely stay here again! I can't say enough good things about Zane, Kristi and Annika. Awesome place for families with so many things to do. Highly recommend for any family/friends/company retreat!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 June 2023

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

27 -29 May Shun

We all thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Check in and check out timings can be better as it’s no where matching with other properties which we had booked in the past

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Corsicana Texas

2 Jan 2023

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

Sibling Family Christmas

Every year we rent a house for our family Christmas. There is 27 to 32 of us, so finding a house big enough is often a challenge. This time there was 27 of us ranging from 2 to 59. I can honestly say this was the nicest house we have ever rented. Zane took great care of us and they think of everything. You’d be surprised how many places are missing pots and pans, knives, mixing bowls, etc., this kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. There was a huge fire pit and plenty of wood ready for s’mores. We grilled steaks on a huge grill (propane included). A huge bonus is that each room has it own thermostat, so I could stay warm and my brother could stay cold. There is plenty of pastures/woods to stomp in and animals to feed. The kids have already asked to go back. Thank you for wonderful memories.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa M.

26 July 2022

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

Amazing property

This was the 2nd time this summer we have rented this property to take campers on an overnight trip. The house is amazing and has everything you need! The creek-fed pool is relaxing and beautiful. The animals are fun to watch and pet! Owners were super accommodating and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

laurie s.

17 May 2022

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

Baylor graduation

The property was clean and the setting was beautiful, peaceful and quiet. The house was very well equipped.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet S., Fort Worth, Texas

19 Dec 2021

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

Holly Jolly Christmas 2021

Our visit was about celebrating the holidays with Family! The house was very comfortable and clean and meet all our needs. We spend hours around the fire pit and even roasted hot dogs one night . The weather turned cold but that did not stop the fun.. We played cards and games inside on the big dining table! Kitchen was well stocked. The grounds were beautiful and were well kept and we really enjoyed all the animals on the property. Zane the owner was very helpful and shared the history of the property with us which I found interesting! This is one property we will come to again! Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Byron B.

29 Nov 2021

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

This place and family are amazing

Zane and Kristi are just amazing. Supremely accommodating, superb communications, over the top RESOLUTION to any request in 10 minutes (I think Zane likes to drive fast), this absolutely beautiful property. was perfect for our family reunion/Thanksgiving retreat. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Book it now!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

27 Oct 2021

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

Very nice away from all the traffic

My family and I enjoyed the fishing, and feeding all the animals. Very peaceful we hope to be able to go again

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

16 July 2021

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

Ranch Heaven

The week we spent at Spring Lakes Ranch was perfect for our family. The huge house had everything we might need to be super comfortable and prepare good meals. With two washers and dryers the large group’s laundry was taken care of. Zane and Kristi couldn’t have been better hosts. They always went above and beyond to accommodate all of our group and we had many requests. Highlights of our stay were bottle feeding the baby goats, feeding the donkeys, ponies, goats and chickens, fishing, and swimming in the spring fed natural pool. But everyday was full of many adventures and this property is just amazing. Wish I could share some of the super photos that we took.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoNita J.

10 July 2021

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

Family Fun Week

This was our 17th year to gather our family: our 6 children with their spouses and children and enjoy a week together remembering growing up together and the mischief involved in a large family. The housing was awesome. The acreage fascinating. Our grandchildren fell in love with the animals. Several of our kids and grandchildren loved the fishing. The girls loved the close proximity to West, TX and Waco, TX for a day trip. Our youngest grandchild kept asking if we could only stay longer. Thank you Zane for fielding all our questions and being patient with us and a huge thanks for the extra mowing for our Kubb game. It was the best. NOTE: If you are looking for a place to build memories and just relax, I highly recommend this place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W., Riesel

24 June 2021

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

Awesome for large family gathering

Cannot say enough great things about this place. After the pandemic we needed to reconnect with family & disconnect from devices for a few days! From fishing to s’more making and so much more like feeding baby goats & swimming, kayaking, playing tennis & basketball. Accommodations were top notch! Would so recommend to everyone as a must stay experience.. Thanks again, Kelly

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marceil M.

20 June 2021

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

Great Weekend

Was a wonderful experience and everyone had a good time. The younger kids enjoyed the baby goats and miniature horses. The adults had excellent luck fishing. Will definitely want to go back! I gave a score of 4 stars on accuracy of advertising because it doesn’t say you will have to share a small swimming pool with another large family.

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

15 Apr 2021

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

Our New "Go to" Place

Took family for the weekend and all I heard from everyone when we were leaving was "Next time, it's for a week". Great place to relax and be with family.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kristi Bass

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 Gods got 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 countryside retreat in their travels.

What makes this property unique

A unique benefit of this property is its location. It resides on a relaxing 1000 acre private ranch with spring fed creeks and ponds and a variety of farm animals!

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Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 40)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 8

Living Room 1

8 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Powder Room

Spaces

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