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Quiet country setting, 15 min to Waco, 20 min to Baylor University

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Terrace/patio
Double French doors leading from the Grand Room outside onto the patio.
Kitchen
Fireplace looking into open kitchen
Middle Bosque River

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Crawford, TX
  • Lake Waco
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Baylor University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
2 Double Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet country setting, 15 min to Waco, 20 min to Baylor University

Recently remodeled split level house with 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, grand room, breakfast and kitchen. A great back patio and fire pit with lots of shade in summer where you can watch wildlife roam. A large front porch where you can rock and enjoy the surroundings and quiet evenings. Balconies are located off the three upstairs bedrooms with iron tables and chairs where you can enjoy your morning coffee and the peace and quiet. Large Master bedroom has private bath. Large downstairs bedroom has private bath. Two bedrooms upstairs share a bath. Fourth bath is located near grand room. Fully furnished with all the necessities for a weekend or longer vacation includes bed linens, towels and kitchen necessities. You provide your own food, drinks, toiletries. You can roam the 77 acres of wooded pastureland full of local wildlife and fishing in the Middle Bosque River during season. Or you can simply enjoy the surrounding acres from the balcony or patio.
A large open grand room with tables, chairs, couches, fireplace and TV are ready for an evening of games, TV or just relaxing by the fire. Great for families or individuals.

Property manager

Patricia Gohlke

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large living and patio areas, fire pit, Internet
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We also rent tables, chairs, tablecloths and decor
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: 99
Note from host: We also rent tables, chairs, tablecloths and decor
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Crawford

Located in Crawford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Waco Mammoth National Monument and Dr. Pepper Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Carleen Bright Arboretum and Hawaiian Falls. Travelling with kids? Consider Cameron Park Zoo and Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crawford, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Extraco Events Center - 23 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Baylor University - 27 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 29 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Cameron Park Zoo - 29 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 12 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chaney Brothers Coffee Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet country setting, 15 min to Waco, 20 min to Baylor University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet country setting, 15 min to Waco, 20 min to Baylor University?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet country setting, 15 min to Waco, 20 min to Baylor University?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet country setting, 15 min to Waco, 20 min to Baylor University located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Amsler Park, Lake Waco and Bluebonnet Park. Zion Lutheran Church of McGregor is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

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

Another great stay!

This was our 9th family gathering at this property! Great location, great home, great property to walk around and explore. The openness of the kitchen, living and dining areas is spacious, and everyone has a place to hang out. The owner is always great to work with. I already have a reservation for our 10th gathering!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

wonderful gathering place

Can’t say enough great things about The Bousque house. It was the perfect location for our friends and family to celebrate graduation. Patricia the owner has the gift of southern hospitality and bent over backwards to help us get set up for the party. we so enjoyed the peaceful backyard pavilion and fire pit along with walks with wild flowers and house with everything you needed to host a large crowd. so thankful we chose this gem to spend the weekend at . we would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

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

Repeat destination - never disappoints!

This was our 8th family gathering at The Bosque, and it has become an annual tradition. Lovely setting. The house layout is great. The common space/gathering areas are perfect to have everyone together, and it is spacious. The grounds are nice with lots of space to walk, play games, hang out and visit. The owner is always great to work with. I have already booked out next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Misty B.

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

Loved it.

This is such a beautiful house and property. Literally has everything you could think of. Also got to enjoy the river. It was so pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

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

Exactly as advertised

You can not go wrong with this property. The pictures you see in the listing are exactly what you see when you get there. It's like a model home on the inside and out. 4 good size bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms. The main attractions are the inside living room which is enormous and the even more enormous backyard. The backyard is clearly where most of the action happens and is perfect for large outdoor gatherings. Our only glitch was that the internet was down but was due to a recent storm-no fault of the owner. She was gracious and apologized but it was nice getting partially disconnected for the few days we were there. Overall a great place to visit and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris N., Waco, Texas

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

Reception Bliss at the Bosque

We rented The Bosque for a long weekend to host a "Texas Family Reception" for our daughter who married in LA last fall. It could not have been a better experience. They have everything you could possibly need to have a celebration from a few to 100 or more. The peaceful beauty of the property, the fully tiled back porch and pavilion, the firepit and games, and the little red fox that makes occasional appearances - they all combine to make a unique and wonderful central Texas experience. Exploring the 77 acres was fun, they even have solar powered lights down by the river. The house and furnishings are beautiful and comfortable, and our hostess was super sweet and very accommodating in every way. We could not be more pleased nor could I more highly recommend The Bosque. I certainly hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

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

Perfect family gathering place

This was our seventh family gathering here. Great location for family coming from Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Waco. The house is spacious for multiple activities at once. We cook a lot and the kitchen is easy to work in with the large island and two refrigerators. The grounds are quiet with lots of trails to explore. The owners are always very responsive and accommodating. There are many reasons why we keep coming back here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

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

Perfect house

This was a beautiful home and the owner was more than accommodating. It was immaculately clean and very comfortable. There is nothing I would have changed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

Family escape for college graduation

Perfect location for family traveling to celebrate college graduation. Quiet, and secluded, excellent spacious patio area, perfect for families catching up with one another and enjoying the shaded tree canopy. The kitchen was stocked with all the essential cooking necessities. The two refrigerators were a huge benefit. The bedrooms upstairs were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. However, the basement was more suitable for children due to space and privacy. Overall, the property was ideal for our situation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Formal

Very nice and beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janette C.

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

Close enough to Baylor for a family visit & getaway

Great property located on beautiful land with a feel of home but spread out enough for your family to enjoy one another yet have their own space to retreat. It has everything you need and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEFF A., KYLE TEXAS

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

A wonderful experience.

What a gem this property was beautiful. House was amazing. I drove part of the property and saw a lot of dead. So relaxing hanging out by the fire pit . Patricia, the host was absolutely amazing. She was very quick to answer any questions we had. Brought us fire wood, we spent some time visiting and just talking shop. I will definitely be back and I urge anyone looking for a beautiful place to relax to get online and book now. Thank you again Patricia, you made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

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

Absolute beauty

Had a wonderful time here? Perfect place for family gatherings. Host is fantastic and very accommodating to your needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry M., High River, Alberta, Canada

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

Wonderful Christmas getaway

The hosts went out of their way to decorate for Christmas. A large Christmas tree with numerous other decorations inside and out made this the ideal location for a family get together over the Christmas holiday. This was our second stay here and we would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

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

My sixth stay!

This is the perfect place for my extended family gathering. The property is beautiful, the home is spacious, and everything you need is there. We enjoyed walking around the property, touring on the Gator, and making s'mores over the firepit. Inside there is plenty of room/tables for games and jigsaw puzzles. The host is always very accomodating, very responsive and great to work with. I'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Perfect property!

Patricia is a wonderful hostess. The house and grounds are beautiful and we’re perfect for our son’s rehearsal dinner. While at the house, we had a family emergency. Patricia was by our side the entire time. She even checked on us after we got back home. You will enout your stay at The Bosque!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mah S.

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

Hidden Gem

One of the best places we have stayed recently. We all fell in love and will stay often from now on. Thanks to Patricia and her every effort to ensure our stay was great !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trish A.

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

Lovely Stay at the Bosque

As always, our stay at the Bosque was exceptional! The place is spacious, the grounds are gorgeous, and the owners are wonderful! M & T

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

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

Beautiful property and home!

We used the property as an officer retreat for our High School group. It worked out wonderfully. Will try to go there again.

10/10 Excellent

Joel T.

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

Texas Getaway Gem

Great accommodations and amazing property. Home is very cozy and great for families. Enjoyed exploring the property in the John Deer Gator. Property Managers are great folks. We will be back again!

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

This Home was a blessing to our family!

We were in Waco for the funeral of my mom, and our family was so thankful to find this home so we could have a place to gather and eat indoors or outdoors and spend time together remembering our mother. The owner was awesome, the place was incredible, and we can't wait to have an opportunity to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shana W.

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

Wedding rehearsal

This is a gorgeous property. Plenty of space, available items, beautiful location, and room to roam. We had hoped to have the dinner outside, but with the rain, moved inside, but was large enough to accommodate everyone, even if tighter. Had pop up awnings we used for outside mingling and everything you could imagine was available for use. Loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Billy M.

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

Excellent Country Getaway

The Bosque is a fantastic country getaway for families and friends. The owners are very friendly and hospitable. We have visited this property multiple times and will again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Faith F.

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

Very clean and comfortable

Amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

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

The house was beautiful. It was the perfect amount of room for our group of 12. It was well equipped

It was the perfect amount of room for our group of 12. We loved that we didn't have to worry about noisy neighbors, or controlling our noise level for neighbors. VERY SECLUDED! Kitchen was well equipped. Plenty of linens, and bath towels. We discovered the river access hideaway in the far back of the property. However, the river was very low, ankle deep, but very muddy due to rain, so we missed out on the river fun due to Mother Nature. The property was driving distance to downtown Waco, and we enjoyed the walk around town. Plenty of shops, other river and lake accessible areas. Waco is really under estimated. We're already planning another trip to explore more. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Gohlke

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This property has been in our family since 1966. My parents built the house in 1974 and loved the woods and river for many years. We as a family spent many 4th of Julys on the Middle Bosque River camping and swimming. My father could be heard saying late on a summer afternoon, 'Let's go to 'the Bosque' when it was time to go cool off in the Middle Bosque River after a long hot day of work. That's how our name began. So share in the pleasure and fun with us and come for a visit at 'The Bosque'.

Why they chose this property

We bought the family land in 2014 and began a total remodel of the house and surrounding areas. It's been a lot of work but also a lot of fun and satisfaction.

What makes this property unique

A real family home to be used for weekends or vacation where you and your family can feel at home and enjoy your time at 'The Bosque'. You can walk in the woods, or to the river, fish and just enjoy the changing leaves as you relax and unwind at 'The Bosque'.

Languages:

English
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