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

Family-friendly holiday home in Crawford with a water park

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Nestled on 77 acres of wooded pastureland, this recently remodeled split level house offers a serene retreat. Watch wildlife roam from the grand back patio and fire pit or enjoy peaceful evenings on the large front porch. The fully furnished home features four spacious bedrooms, including a large master bedroom with private bath, and three balconies perfect for sipping morning coffee.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Large living and patio areas, fire pit, Internet

Events

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

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Quiet Country Setting 15 min Waco 20 min Baylor University House
Quiet Country Setting 15 min Waco 20 min Baylor University
Quiet Country Setting 15 min Waco 20 min Baylor University House
Quiet Country Setting 15 min Waco 20 min Baylor University House
Quiet Country Setting 15 min Waco 20 min Baylor University
Quiet Country Setting 15 min to Waco 20 min to Baylor University
Quiet Country Setting 15 min to Waco 20 min to Baylor University

About the area

Map
Crawford, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 10 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Amsler Park - 10 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Ascension Providence - 16 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Central Texas Market Place - 20 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Extraco Events Center - 21 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crawford Food Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chaney Brothers Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪backroad to peacefulness - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seemann's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Station - ‬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.

How much is parking at Quiet country setting, 15 min to Waco, 20 min to Baylor University?

On-site parking is available at the 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.

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Second stay was as good as the first

Great location for our family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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

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

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

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

Lorena Q.

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

Perfect retreat and venue

My family and I recently stayed here to attend and celebrate my daughter’s graduation from Baylor, as it is only about 25 minutes away from the school. The property was perfect! The rooms were spacious, with very comfortable. The layout of the house is perfect for entertaining too (the rooms are away from the living area). The outdoor part of the house was the ideal are for a celebratory gathering. The kitchen (as well as the rest of the house) was very well stocked. Everything we needed was at hand.We really did not need to communicate with the owners but they were very responsive throughout the process. We are already thinking about using this property for a family reunion in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debby H.

This property is the perfect family getaway!

We visited Bosque for our 40th anniversary with our family of 6 adults and 4 young children. The house is simply beautiful and had everything we needed. Patricia was an amazing and accommodating host. She checked in on us and even fulfilled our last minute request for a high chair. But the real highlight for our family was the amazing outdoors. We hiked and explored, skipped rocks, took the gator out, built fires, ate s’mores...it was like camping but with a beautiful cozy home for eating and sleeping. We’re all excited about the possibility of returning someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

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

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

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!