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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102752 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Richland Hills, TX
  • Place, Medical City North Hills
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, AT&T Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Six Flags Over Texas
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dallas, TX (DFW-Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Master

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd master bathroom

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

Hall Bathroom

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

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation!

Swimming pool! Pool table, ping pong, foosball & darts! Two masters! King bed! 3 TVS! Every room gets a bathroom! This place is amazing! Located smack between DFW Airport & downtown Ft Worth, near the highway, you have easy access to all Tarrant County has to offer... AT&T Cowboys Stadium, Rangers, Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, NE Mall, Ft Worth Convention Center, museums, zoo, TCU...all within 15 miles, and yet in a quiet, residential neighborhood. You've found what you're looking for!

Lots of rooms to hang out in at this large house! Plus there are TWO master bedrooms and a kids' room with double bunks (twin/full on both) to make this house great and economical for 2 families enjoying traveling together. With the pool out back, plus lounge chairs, tables, a charcoal grill, and the game room featuring a pool table, ping pong, darts, movies and board games, AND a loaded kitchen, WiFi, and AT&T TV, everyone is sure to have a great time! When you want to run to the store or mall, grab a bite to eat, or enjoy places like the Stockyards, Six Flags, or the Rangers and Cowboys games, you're just a few miles away!

Six Flags Over Texas: 14 miles
Hurricane Harbor: 14 miles
NRH20 Water Park: 3 miles
Fort Worth Convention Center: 9 miles
Dallas Cowboy AT&T Stadium: 13 miles
DFW Airport: 13 miles
Dallas Love Field: 25 miles
Grapevine Mills/Lego Land/Sea Life Aquarium: 19 miles
Bass Pro: 18 miles
Cabelas: 16 miles
Gaylord Texan Hotel: 17 miles
Grapevine Lake: 20 miles
Baylor Hospital Grapevine: 15 miles
American Airlines Center (NBA Mavs/NHL Stars): 26 miles
Fort Worth Zoo: 13 miles
Children’s Medical Center Dallas: 24 miles
Fort Worth Stockyards: 11 miles
Cook Children’s Medical Center (Fort Worth): 11 miles
Ft Worth Museum of Science & History (and others): 14 miles
NE Mall and lots of restaurants: 2 miles
I Fly Indoor Skydiving: 1.4 miles
Alley Cats go carts, arcade, bowling: 1.4 miles
Kroger's Grocery Store: 1 mile
Walgreens: 1 mile
Walmart Neighborhood Market: 1.5 miles
St John Catholic Church: 0.5 miles
NRH Baptist Church: 1 mile
City Point United Methodist Church: 0.5 miles
Medical City North Hills: 1.5 miles
Tarrant County College NE: 3 miles
Birdville Trails Park: 4 miles
Richland Tennis Center: 1.8 miles

Additionally, there's a guest house on this property that rents separately and sleeps 4 if you need more space! (The guest house shares the pool area). See this house on VRBO under "Moose Caboose."

Please note: there is a pool on property! Children should be monitored at all times.

Absolutely no animals. Due to severe allergies for both the host family and the house keeper, we ask that you respect our space.

This is a residential neighborhood, and this house was designed for families, work trips, and responsible, respectful adults. We ask for quiet hours between 10pm and 8am. Be thoughtful! We love our neighbors!

Mostly, have fun and enjoy!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Remove all food you brought in. Take all trash to the outside bins (must be bagged). Take all dirty kitchen, bath, and/or pool towels to the laundry room basket. Don't worry about the beds!
Turn heat to 64 or air conditioning to 76. Load and start the dishwasher. Turn off all tvs, lights and fans. Lock the door behind you.
Double check you packed everything you brought, including phone chargers and pillows (those are the most commonly left belongings!). There's a $10 charge plus shipping for us to return lost items.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fort Worth

Richland Hills, a neighbourhood in Fort Worth, is home to this holiday home. Billy Bob's Texas and Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Fort Worth Zoo and Six Flags Over Texas. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at AT&T Stadium or Choctaw Stadium.
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Richland Hills, TX

What's nearby

  • Medical City North Hills - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Fort Worth Convention Center - 11 min drive - 15.9 km
  • AT&T Stadium - 16 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Six Flags Over Texas - 21 min drive - 25.1 km
  • American Airlines Center - 27 min drive - 50.9 km

Getting around

  • Twin Lakes Station - 6 min drive
  • North Richland Hills-Iron Horse Station - 10 min drive
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation!?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation! on 7 Jun 2026 start from £213, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation! located?

This family-friendly Fort Worth holiday home is located in Richland Hills, within 3 mi (5 km) of North East Mall and Tarrant County Junior College. Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth and NRH2O Family Water Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice neighborhood and ideal location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house worked well for our group
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, surprisingly bigger than you realize by looking at it from the outside. The remodeling work is so cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very nice place and would book again. Could have provided more dishes. There was no shampoo/shower soap only hand and dish soap provided. Also providing tissues and a "welcome" basket would help bring this closer to a 5 star. The games were great to keep the kids busy!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thanks for the review! Our listing clearly indicates that we provide hand soap and dish soap but not shower soap. I'm sorry you missed that detail! We try to keep our house with the fun pool and the game room as affordable as possible for families because we want families to enjoy vacations together. This means we cut out the shower soap. It was hardly ever used, so the soap would dry up, and the dispensers were often broken. Boutique venues can offer welcome baskets, but again, that gets added to your rental rate. Most of our guests are thrilled to have the swimming pool, game room, and all the space to make great memories. Thanks for staying!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, pool was great, the back gate opens up to a park and playgroind area. Kind of an added bonus when you have small kids
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy M.

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

Great property

Great property in a good neighborhood. Me and the family had a great time. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvana F.

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

Family Time

Great Location! Game room is definitely a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harvest L.

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

Perfect Family Get Away

It was in a wonderful central location. Less than ten miles from The Stockyards and Arlington Stadium. You could stay here a week and never leave and have a blast. The entertainment options with games and the pool make it a perfect place for families. Everything was well stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

Great for my teens!

Excellent communication from the property owner; everything was as described. Nice neighborhood and very convenient to local stores. The swimming pool and game room was amazing for my two teens (13 and 16). We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

lisa p.

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

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The stay was nice, will stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

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

Family friendly

Everything listed is accurate. My children had fun in the pool. We had a great time using the pool table.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chariti Z.

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

Stay here!!!

The location of this property was perfect. It's in a safe neighborhood and close to everything. We enjoyed our stay. The kids loved the pool and game room. Julie was great to work with. I highly recommend this property. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

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

Great property in a quiet neighborhood

My family spent 4 nights here for spring break. Everyone was very pleased with Brooks Retreat. The kids really enjoyed playing pool and ping pong. The host was wonderful and responded to messages quickly. I will definitely book again with this host the next time I visit the DFW area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander A.

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

Bridal Boys

The Brooks Retreat was an amazing Vrbo experience. Julie was a tremendous host and the property was in tip top shape. As we were getting ready for a wedding, we had plenty of space to hang out, play some games, and soak in some sun by the pool. 10/10 would recommend again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Pool + Pool table + Ping Pong = PERFECT

We were in town for our nephew’s wedding and we wanted a place where we wouldn’t be on top of each other but still be together. We all enjoyed the hotel size pool, the game room and how spacious the house was! We LOVED this place and it was perfect in every way for us! We will definitely keep it saved and be back when needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassi H.

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

Great stay

We were a family traveling with 5 young children (ages 1-10) and this house was perfect for us. Plenty of space and the kids loved having the game room for entertainment. Unfortunately, due to other scheduled activities and weather we didn’t get a chance to utilize the pool but it looked awesome! Having the park right behind the gouse was a HUGE bonus! Came with plenty of essentials (towels, kitchen items, trash bags, etc.) Definitely recommend for families and groups!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul M.

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

Good stop for the weekend

Good location and plenty of space for our two families (4 adults, 4 kids, and 2 babies) to spread out. Pool is fenced off and secure so littles couldn't find their way there which was great. Place needed a little more cleaning, floors looked clean but then everyone's feet turned black from walking around, toilets could have used a little more work too. Overall, good stay and worked for our family weekend well!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Great alternative to hotel!

House was spacious snd quiet. With 3 kids in tow and a mother in law it allowed for everyone to have their own space and not be on top of each other. Unfortunately the weather in Dallas was unseasonably cold this weekend so the pool didn’t get a chance to be used. We come down to races at the metroplex several times a year so I will keep you in mind for future trips. Thank you, Matt
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moca S.

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

Great family time in Richland Hills

We had people flying from all over the US to spend Thanksgiving with my nephew in Richaldn Hills who was hosting Thanksgiving. I chose this place since it had three bathrooms and three bedrooms based on all the different groups staying and it worked out fantastic. I also chose it since we'd need to prep for Thanksgiving and the kitchen is well-stocked and easy to cook for a family. I was excited about the pool table, the ping-pong and fuse ball and we had a lot of fun relaxing playing games. The pool looked great but it was off-season for us. Our host always got back to me when I had a question and made the check-in process easy. It was very close to the DFW and not too bad from Love Field and also 6 Flags. My son and I had a fantastic time at 6 Flags during our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

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

Thanksgiving Break Vacation

We wanted to take a mini vacation while the grandkids were out of school for Thanksgiving break. Arrived Friday night. Saturday we spent the day at the Stockyards and attended the Rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum that night while there. Sunday we spent the day at the Gaylord Texas enjoying the Christmas decorations and watching our grandkids (13 and 9) participate in the different activities they signed up for. That night we went to a Cirque de Soleil performance at the Glass Cactus. Monday we spent the day in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas. Downtown is decorated for Christmas. We saw the lightning of the town Christmas tree and fireworks. All the shops are open and food and craft vendors are packed down the middle of Main St. Lots of people enjoying the sights and everyone was getting into the Christmas Spirit. Tuesday, back home. This was one of our most enjoyable Family Vacations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Fun and lovely home

The house is adorable and so big! We spent most of our time outside visiting. The kitchen is huge and we had fun cooking and preparing meals. The large kitchen table accommodates a big spread! We had fun playing ping pong & foosball. Bring a fan because it does take quite a long time to get the house to a normal temperature. The showers were amazing! We ended up using the “office” as a place for us to do our hair and makeup to prepare for our evenings out. The only things we didn’t enjoy is the beds ((all of them)) are terribly uncomfortable, the ceiling fan in the master rocks and made noise all night, ((I believe it just needs to be tightened up)) but the house was very warm so had to keep it on. The house definitely could have been cleaner there was cobwebs all around the kitchen sink which held several crane flies. The patio area hadn’t been cleaned up at all, we wiped down the table outside and swept up the area. The swimming pool hadn’t been cleaned out. We ended up using the net and did our best to get all the fallen leaves/ debris. All in all we had a great weekend and we would stay in the space again, but hopefully the beds might have a mattress pad added to soften them up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

S R.

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

From 0 to 2 ...could be 5 for specific group

Let me start with the good before moving to reason for low star review. GOOD: Linens on beds and towels are very clean. Double recliner chair was comfy. If you are a large group of college students or a couple of families with small children looking for a large house to 'play' with no concerns about breaking anything (very sparsely furnished) and cooking/eating in are not in your plans, then this may be the house for you. You can quietly party, order in pizzas and play pool, darts, foosball, splash in pool (no ping pong though pictured) and even play tag in the house. The word 'economical' is used in the property description and we suggest you take it as a literal descriptor. BAD: The online photos were likely taken years ago because the home is much more worn. The dining chairs are different than pictured and there are only 5 total (not 8 as pictured) which made dining together a challenge; the kitchen floor is very chipped to the point it looks dirty (which also made the several dead bugs hard to see, yuck); the 'loaded kitchen' mentioned in the description must only refer to plates/bowls/glasses/utensils because the pots and pans are mismatched with lids that do not fit, there is a blender with a lid that does not fit, and a drawer of random cooking utensils that require a search and scrub mission; the fridge/freezer in kitchen was filthy. Bottomline for us, we made it work and will not stay again (we travel to area to visit family several times a year).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
It's always disappointing when guests leave a bad review without ever having come to us with questions or concerns. For starters, we are NOT a party house for college kids. We actually screen our guests pretty well because we do not cater to that. If the guest had contacted us, I could have told him there are plenty of extra chairs in the garage. I would have also explained that the ping pong table top that fits on top of the pool table is also in the garage. We do need to update the photo, though, because guests have broken the old table (as well as a few chairs, which is why extras are in the garage). As for pots/pans, we put in brand new sets every spring and fall, but we leave behind the old ones that are still in good condition. They may not necessarily match the new ones, but they are still usable and come in handy for guests to have more variety. We were not aware the lid was missing for the blender, so we will address that right away. We are also replacing the kitchen floor as it does have nicks in the tile, but we are waiting til January when it is off season so as not to disturb or cancel any guests. However, we consistently have 5 star ratings for cleanliness, and we have regular pest control service to keep bugs away. We are so disappointed to learn that this guest found any problems, and we wish he'd have let us resolve them rather than walk away unhappy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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