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Wonderfully remodeled turn of the century farmhouse overlooking the lake at Working Ranch

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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China Spring, TX
  • Lake Waco
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Baylor University
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

+1
1 Single Bed, 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Wonderfully remodeled turn of the century farmhouse overlooking the lake at Working Ranch


Get away to country living! Enjoy a delightful stay at this remodeled farmhouse from the turn of the century. The interior has been taken back to yesteryear in a style similar to what is seen on the popular “Fixer Upper” with the original shiplap walls, high ceilings and antique wooden floors. All the comforts of home await you with a full kitchen, laundry area, large dining area, two full bathrooms, and plenty of comfortable places to sleep up to 9 guests. There is a master bedroom with a king bed and private bath. For the kids or any additional family, there is a rustic bunkroom, with a triple bunkbed. Two double bunks stack on top of each other, with stairs to climb to another twin bunk on top. There is also a queen-sized Murphy bed in the living area.

There is intentionally no TV or internet hookup; the peace and quiet of this farmhouse will be a relaxing getaway you won't forget. You will fall in love with the view of the private lake off the large back porch, where wildlife watching is encouraged, as you will likely see deer in the evenings. The farmhouse is original to its neighboring ranch property. For additional fees, and weather/availability permitting, you can add fishing, hunting, campfire with s'mores, and ranch tours that include feeding the animals on the ranch such as cattle, goats, and pigs. For those who plan to enjoy what Waco has to offer, the ranch is a quick 20 minute drive to the McLane Baylor Stadium, and Baylor University, as well as the popular Magnolia Market in the silo district. It is convenient to other Waco attractions such as The National Mammoth Monument, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, The Mayborn Museum, and Lake Waco.

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

China Spring

China Spring is home to this holiday home. Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center and Hurd Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waco Mammoth National Monument and Hawaiian Falls. Cameron Park Zoo and Texas Sports Hall of Fame are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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China Spring, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Waco Mammoth National Monument - 24 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Cameron Park Zoo - 29 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 32 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Baylor University - 34 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 37 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bush's Gold-N-Crisp Chicken - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Paul Freedman Refuse Service - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪China Spring Isd Field House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kenny B's Sand Bar Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderfully remodeled turn of the century farmhouse overlooking the lake at Working Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderfully remodeled turn of the century farmhouse overlooking the lake at Working Ranch ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderfully remodeled turn of the century farmhouse overlooking the lake at Working Ranch ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderfully remodeled turn of the century farmhouse overlooking the lake at Working Ranch located?

Situated in China Spring, this holiday home is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Lake Waco and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Bosqueville Football Stadium. Waco Mammoth National Monument and Hawaiian Falls are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelorette group get-away
Absolutely fantastic location! It was perfect for our group of 8. It was clean and peaceful and met every need and expectation!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
A lovingly restored farmhouse with a minimalist feel...very restful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous farmhouse
This is the 4th year we’ve stayed at Amy’s farmhouse and it didn’t disappoint. Always clean, comfortable, & beautiful, perfect for our group. Location is great and communication with the hostess has been wonderful. Highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature Retreat
We spent three nights at the Farmhouse during Baylor’s graduation week. It was about a 25 minute drive into Waco, but we are used to driving, so it didn’t bother us much at all. Amy was always a text message away and very friendly and accommodating. There is also an option to have an additional room with bunkbeds for children with a play loft above the beds. This would be perfect for a big family to enjoy time away. It has been very rainy in the area, so unfortunately we weren’t able to explore the property like we would have liked, but overall, our experience at the Farmhouse was great. It allowed us to have all of our family together under one roof and that was our main goal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to visit!!
We had a wonderful time! Charming Farmhouse. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Very clean with all basic needs met. The room for the kids was really cool for them and the property was generally free of any hazards so they could run around and visit animals nearby. It was very quiet and had no light pollution so the view of the stars was amazing. We’ll definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful place to stay!
We had such a wonderful time staying here. It is a short drive from Waco, and so peaceful when you get there. We loved seeing the goats and horse and donkeys! And also their 2 sweet dogs who came by and visited us. We were there to celebrate our daughter's graduation from Baylor, and will always have the best memories. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, peaceful, and enjoyable.
We really enjoyed our stay. The ponies were a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, spacious and lots of friendly animals.
Very nice weekend getaway. Just what we needed to spend some quality time together and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous find!
This farmhouse was perfect for our group: there was plenty of room, the property was beautiful and the kids really enjoyed exploring the land & interacting with the animals. The house is updated, beds are comfy, and the location is close to Waco but far enough away to be a retreat. The owner, Amy, was very responsive, super helpful, & kind. Highly recommend this place for groups or just as a couple’s getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Loved the quiet property nestled far from the road complete with goats to feed, deer to see and ducks to watch! Great farmhouse feel. Will go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
This property is so cool! The farmhouse had everything we needed and was just a unique place to stay. It felt very remote, yet everything we wanted was just a short drive away. Feeding the goats was a lot of fun!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Shawna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great little place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana B., Arlington, Irving, Leander, Georgetown Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Girls’s Trip
This was our 2nd time to the farmhouse. Perfect for shooting star gazing, herding goats back into their fence, petting horses, donkeys and dogs as well as watching the cows and ducks roam. We’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem !
We booked this last week and only was able to spend. Night but will definitely come back again soon ! Amazing night away House was awesome! Loved the property
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entertainment for all
Plenty of room for everybody. The farm tour is amazing. Coffee and breakfast with the goats on the deck every morning was the topper. From my 83 yr old mother to my 3 yr old granddaughter & everyone in between we loved the entire trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away from it all! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Holy Cow! or should I say Goat! Needed a place to stay last minute and close to Waco. I found the Farmhouse and I could not have asked for anything better. The location was within 25 minutes of Waco and the accommodations were excellent. We had two families with kids and it worked out great. My 8 year old loved the loft bed. Perfect for place for him to hang out in. Loved the scenery and the seclusion. Having a herd of goats meet you at the house was hilarious. The kids loved feeding them. Our only complaint is that we wanted to stay longer. Definitely putting it on our follow of locations for the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a group!
I rented this for my daugher and friends to have a safe place to go to after prom. I also took my younger daughter and a couple of her friends. Everyone had a great time! There are separate spaces, but they are all together which made it easy for me to be centrally located to keep an eye on things while allowing them to have their space. We all enjoyed the property and animals. Thanks to Amy for a great space!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place To Spend the Weekend
You know when you watch those vintage movies where the kids lay by ponds with poles in the water, the horses run across fields and it was just a simpler time? Well, strap into your time machine because this place will take you there. No real cell phone reception, which is great. Take the kids, unplug from a breakneck world and get lazy around the fire pit. It's time to find your peace again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rest and relaxation
This place is just what we needed to recharge. We can’t wait to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W., McKinney

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Peaceful, Perfect
My 2 young daughters and I went to Magnolia for the day and decided to make a short get away of it and found this amazing property to stay the night. it was the perfect place!! The surroundings are so peaceful and the owners were amazing. They let my daughters see the farmer animals and took us on a truck ride to the pasture to help feed the cows. It was the best and has surely made beautiful memories for my daughters that will last a lifetime!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Beautiful farmhouse in lovely, secluded location! Enjoyed the patio and watching the deer run by. Property was as described and very clean. Plenty of room for the 7 of us to spread out. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

gracie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse retreat
My family enjoyed staying at the farmhouse and loved the outdoors. Feeding the donkeys and horses carrots was fun. The view of the water was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P., Cypress, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Anniversary trip with my parents
This was an incredible stay outside of the city limits but just a short drive back into Waco. Beautiful setting to be outside, great fishing in a picturesque pond, and wonderful accomodations within the house as well. This location added exponentially to our celebration of my parents to the extent they hope to return sometime. Incredible hosts as well with quick responses and even mailed a few items we left behind at no cost to us! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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English