Brazos Bluffs Ranch: Amazing Home, Horses, River! 100+ 5-Star Reviews!

Our 200+ acre ranch stretches over a series of majestic bluffs and valleys on the Brazos River. The only guest house on our ranch is a beautiful stone and log home. Located 5 miles north of the Waco city limits and 10 miles from Baylor University and Magnolia Silos, but feels like you're in a state park. We provide canoes & kayaks for our Guests to enjoy in the Brazos River. Bring your fishing gear to fish in the river. House guests get a 20% discount for a guided horseback ride on the ranch. Pet Policy: Only dogs approved by Owner are allowed. Renter must complete the Pet Addendum with the contract. $25/night for dogs less than 30 lbs. $40/night for dogs more than 30 lbs. Propane BBQ grill provided. The house is accessed by a private road through gated private property. There is no telephone or TV in the house. Verizon cell phones have good service in the house. AT&T is working on their tower in the summer of 2017. (T-Mobile does not have good service on our ranch.) No smoking on property. Location Details: Brazos Bluffs Ranch is accessed through the Brazos De Dios Farm where the popular Homestead Heritage Craft Village is located. The map on Yahoo is not correct. See the ranch website's map for directions. You will need to call us before you come so we can provide access to our ranch. See the photos of the aspen wood ceilings, granite counter tops, American elm wood floors, antler chandelier. Horseback Riding: Brazos Bluffs Stables, LLC offers western horseback rides year-round along the Brazos River and on the rim of the overlooking chalk bluff plus miles of other scenic trails on our ranch. The ride is normally $45 per person but as a house renter you get 20% off! Horses, tack and helmets are provided. No experience is necessary. For your comfort it's best to wear appropriate riding apparel: jeans or riding skirts and closed-toe shoes or riding boots. Most of the horses can carry a maximum of 250 lbs. up the steep hills. If you will need a larger horse, please mention that when you call for reservations. River Pavilion: The ranch's 800 sq. ft. screened-in river pavilion and 1,330 sq. ft. deck (35' x 38') overlooking the Brazos River plain is an ideal place for family gatherings and business retreats. Vacation House guests are entitled to a discount to use the river pavilion for events. We offer a volleyball net, horseshoe pits for you to enjoy, along with an outdoor BBQ pit and gas grill for parties of any size. The kitchen inside the pavilion includes a refrigerator and sink. The pavilion, deck and separate restrooms are all wheelchair accessible.