Lake Whitney Mid-Century Modern Retreat 40 miles from Waco ideal for groups!
About the property
- House2000 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 nights
2000 SF split level mid-century modern 3/2, wrap around deck, sleeps 8
This 2,000 sq. ft. 1950's limestone house is fully furnished with 2 Queen beds, 2 twin beds, plus a large couch in the great room.
The house is located on the southwest side of Whitney Lake only 40 miles from Baylor University on an over sized lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. The deck wraps around 3 sides of the home with a lake view, abundant natural light from picture windows, and sliding glass doors to the upper deck.
The house comes complete with:
- Cable with an HDTV
- Internet access (MiFi)
- Indoor fireplace
- Water cooler
- Microwave & Toaster
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Brand new kitchen with open plan
- Outdoor propane grill
- Two walk-in showers (one a premium rain shower head)
- Coffee pot
- Washer and Dryer
- Linens and towels provided
- Air Conditioning
- Pantry items
The canyons afford a wide array of outdoor activities and a swimming cove inside the community; complete with a small boat ramp, fishing dock, and easy access to all of Lake Whitney. There is a marine and several state parks with well maintained boat ramps scattered throughout the surrounding area.
Owner
Paul Johnson
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- May 26, 2018
About Paul Johnson
Paul is a native Texan, born in Arlington. Barbara is from Mpls., MN. Paul and Barbara have permanent residence in Granbury, Texas. Paul is a graduate of Steven F. Austin University in Photo Journalism. Barbara is a graduate of the University of Texas Arlington in Interior Design.
Paul Johnson purchased this House in 2011
Why Paul Johnson chose Morgan
We are fans of Mid-Century Modern styles and fell in love with this home as soon as we toured it. Purchased from a former boot maker, we enjoyed the challenges of transforming this house from a craftsman's workshop to the cozy retreat it is today. We believe you'll enjoy the peaceful settings as much as we do!
What makes this House unique
Property is at the end of a cul-de-sac, private, quiet, and peaceful. The Canyons at Whitney is a small residential community that has a full time security guard that patrols daily and is a member of the volunteer fire department. Abundant hiking trails and are great for mountain biking. Great bird watching, plentiful wild life, and serene location. Lots of parking and very little traffic.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Bedroom 11 queen
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Bedroom 31 queen
- Game Room2 twin/ single
- All mattresses and pillows have hypoallergenic covers.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower, Rain Shower Head
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower
Location Type
- Lake ViewOn the south west side of Lake Whitney near Clifton, Texas
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- FireplaceWBFP
- GarageThe downstairs garage has a conversation pit, with projector and pull down screen.
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Clothes Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- ParkingUp to 6 vehicles
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machinesoap provided
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- OvenDouble Ovens
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- StoveCeramic Electric
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- Booksvarious paperbacks, picture books, magazines.
- DVD Player
- Game RoomGarage converted to 'Rage Room' with conversation/music pit. This room has HVAC.
- Gamesmonopoly, dominos, settlers, checkers, chess, cards
- Satellite / CableDishTV
- StereoSpeakers and Receiver in Great Room with 3.5mm jack
- Television46' LCD
- Video LibraryDVD
Outside
- Deck / PatioWrap around deck on upper level.
- GolfSeveral golf courses in the area of Whitney and Clifton.
- Lawn / Gardenoutdoor chairs
- Outdoor Grill
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- not suitable for children
- smoking allowedPlease limit smoking outside
- wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions
- churches
- festivals
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- theme parks
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- bird watching
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- hunting
- cycling
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- fishing
- jet skiing
- mountain biking
- rock climbing
- skiing
- swimming
- water tubing
House Rules
Check-in: Flexible
Check-out: Flexible
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
27 Reviews
Latest reviews
Had a great time with family.
Was a beautiful location. Very quiet and peaceful. Ample amenities. Would have given 5 stars except for a couple of items: 1) water pressure in downstairs shower was very low, & 2) some of the furniture needs attention. Otherwise our family had a wonderful experience and the owners were very accommodating. Would definitely go again if down that way.
Amazing!
The house was so amazing... the owner was super nice and very informative. Would HIGHLY reccomend!
A relaxing stay in a beautiful location.
The area is beautiful with scenic overlooks, hummingbirds and cardinals flying around constantly, and pleasant hikes to the nearby lake. The house was spacious and comfortable with all of the amenities you could ask for. The only downside was the internet and phone service- signal strength is nonexistent for most phone providers in this area and the MiFi internet hotspot was too slow to stream movies and even access many sites. If you are wanting to get off the grid for a while this is perfect and we were able to work around it by streaming films in low quality while nobody else was connected to the network. It is definitely not a dealbreaker and the hosts were very helpful when we had trouble with the WiFi password. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it highly.
Relaxing home away from home lake style
Sipping coffee on the porch watching the sunrise over the Lake Whitney bluffs was so peaceful. The house was stocked with everything you could ask for making the stay relaxing and perfect the family always on the go.
Cousins Weekend Get-Away
We enjoyed your home. We had 8 ladies enjoying a little get-a-way. It was very accommodating. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils, bowls and plates. We did plenty of cooking. We spent a whole lot of time on the balcony overlooking the cliffs. The weather was perfect for being outside. We drove to Waco one day and Clifton another day. Clifton is a wonderful town. The Red Caboose Winery is a great place to visit too.
Stylish, Eclectic, Modern, Comfortable Home
This was the perfect house for our girls trip! We came to Lake Whitney to celebrate my cousins Bachelorette party. She was looking for a fun, laid back atmosphere and this house was the ideal spot! Plus, it has AMAZING views! Thank you Paul and Barbara for letting us enjoy your home!
Location
Our home is located on the south west side of Whitney Lake on the end of a cul de sac. A wrap around deck provides a peaceful view of the lake and the canyons. 40 miles from Waco in the Texas Hill Country where limestone formations abound and the cliffs overlooking the lake provide a wonderful escape!
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
No Unauthorized Dogs No CATS! We like cats, but are extremely allergic to cat dander Weekly and Monthly rates available upon request. Minimum age for renters is 30 Smoking is NOT allowed inside, only outside on deck or patio.