10/10 Excellent
Deanna R.
28 Oct, 2025
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Deanna R.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Entire home
Brazos River Escape+Hot Tub+Pickleball+Firepit+Fishing+Kayaking+Nature Trail
Riverside holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Waco, TX
- Place, Homestead Heritage29 min drive
- Place, Waco Mammoth National Monument31 min drive
- Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos39 min drive
- Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)31 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Brazos River Escape+Hot Tub+Pickleball+Firepit+Fishing+Kayaking+Nature Trail
Escape to Serenity on the Brazos River! Our cozy shophouse offers a tranquil retreat from city life, with beautiful rock bar river access, Hot Tub, pickle ball court, a ping pong table, exercise equipment, and scenic nature trails. Try your luck fishing from a kayak or playing disc golf with your friends. Unwind by the fire pit, relax in our swings, and enjoy stunning river views. Perfect for romantic getaways, family vacations, or solo retreats.
Book your stay today and experience the ultimate getaway!
The space:
This spacious, modern retreat is the perfect blend of comfort and nature, offering a peaceful environment while still being close to popular Waco attractions like Homestead Heritage (15 minutes away) and Magnolia Market (25 minutes away). With a range of amenities on the property and just a short drive from local restaurants and shopping, you'll experience the best of both worlds.
Our two-bedroom shop house offers a spacious king-sized bed in the master bedroom and a cozy queen bed in the second bedroom. The comfortable living room features a pullout couch with a queen bed and TV, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Enjoy meals in the fully equipped kitchen or dine at the table in the dining area. Need to freshen up? The master bath is equipped with all the essentials, and a half bath is conveniently located in the shop. You’ll also have access to a washer and dryer, a pantry, and a closet for ultimate convenience.
Step outside and immerse yourself in nature! Guests can enjoy our private shop, which features an indoor pickle-ball court, ping-pong table, and exercise equipment for hours of fun and relaxation. The outdoor space includes a 6 person Hot Tub, propane grill for cooking, two swings for relaxing, a fire pit with wood and chairs, and a picnic table.
Looking for more outdoor activities? You’re in luck! Our property has a nature trail to explore, a disc golf basket to challenge your skills, two kayaks for river adventures, and fishing gear for those who love to fish. Take in the scenic beauty of the Brazos River while watching local wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and a variety of fish.
Whether you're here for a peaceful retreat or to explore the attractions of Waco, our shophouse is the perfect place to relax, recharge, and create lasting memories.
Book your stay today and experience the ultimate getaway!
The space:
This spacious, modern retreat is the perfect blend of comfort and nature, offering a peaceful environment while still being close to popular Waco attractions like Homestead Heritage (15 minutes away) and Magnolia Market (25 minutes away). With a range of amenities on the property and just a short drive from local restaurants and shopping, you'll experience the best of both worlds.
Our two-bedroom shop house offers a spacious king-sized bed in the master bedroom and a cozy queen bed in the second bedroom. The comfortable living room features a pullout couch with a queen bed and TV, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Enjoy meals in the fully equipped kitchen or dine at the table in the dining area. Need to freshen up? The master bath is equipped with all the essentials, and a half bath is conveniently located in the shop. You’ll also have access to a washer and dryer, a pantry, and a closet for ultimate convenience.
Step outside and immerse yourself in nature! Guests can enjoy our private shop, which features an indoor pickle-ball court, ping-pong table, and exercise equipment for hours of fun and relaxation. The outdoor space includes a 6 person Hot Tub, propane grill for cooking, two swings for relaxing, a fire pit with wood and chairs, and a picnic table.
Looking for more outdoor activities? You’re in luck! Our property has a nature trail to explore, a disc golf basket to challenge your skills, two kayaks for river adventures, and fishing gear for those who love to fish. Take in the scenic beauty of the Brazos River while watching local wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and a variety of fish.
Whether you're here for a peaceful retreat or to explore the attractions of Waco, our shophouse is the perfect place to relax, recharge, and create lasting memories.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Waco
Located in Waco, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Waco Mammoth National Monument and Dr. Pepper Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Homestead Heritage and Hawaiian Falls. Cameron Park Zoo and Carleen Bright Arboretum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Waco, TX
What's nearby
- Homestead Heritage - 29 min drive - 20.4 km
- Waco Mammoth National Monument - 31 min drive - 24.5 km
- Cameron Park Zoo - 35 min drive - 29.8 km
- Magnolia Market at the Silos - 39 min drive - 33.1 km
- Baylor University - 39 min drive - 33.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shell - 42 min drive
- Griff's Restaurant - 42 min drive
- Bush's Chicken! - 46 min drive
- Bush’s Chicken - 42 min drive
- Sunday's Caribbean Bar And Grill - 48 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Preston Johnson
I work as a firefighter and landscaper on my days off. I live with my amazing wife in Gholson on a property located on the river. Most of our free time is spent walking down the river and nature trail, fishing, playing pickleball or ping pong, and relaxing beside a campfire. We love to get to know people and help in any way we can. We believe God has blessed us with a beautiful place to live and we want to use it to host people well.
Why they chose this property
It is a very private nature getaway from the city. The property is located on the Brazos River with one of the best rock bars and fishing around.
What makes this property unique
It has a lot of amenities such as a pickleball court, ping pong table, gas grill, two swings, fire pit, kayaks, fishing, nature trails, disk golf, and access to the Brazos river.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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