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Best Lakefront, Amazing Sunset Home on Lake Whitney

Best Lakefront, Amazing Sunset Home on Lake Whitney

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Soak in the hot tub overlooking Lake Whitney!
Welcome to The Getaway at Lake Whitney.  Private entrance, plenty of parking.
In the winter months, snuggle up with a book right here.
This is the main living area with spectacular views of Lake Whitney!
This is an unbelievable gourmet kitchen....cook in it and enjoy!

Overview of Best Lakefront, Amazing Sunset Home on Lake Whitney

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Enjoy the area

Whitney, TX
  • Popular LocationLake Whitney13 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhite Bluff Golf Resort9 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Whitney State Park19 min drive
  • AirportWaco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Best Lakefront, Amazing Sunset Home on Lake Whitney

Welcome to "The Getaway at Lake Whitney", our beautiful five bedroom, two bath waterfront home on five acres on the shores of Lake Whitney. Our home has a beautiful gourmet kitchen overlooking the lake. Our hot tub also has an amazing view of the lake. The home has a beautiful walk to the water. We have three flat screen TV's with cable and all of the sports networks. Watch deer feed from our deer feeder at sunset. Golf on our six hole pitch and putt golf course. Launch your boat at the nearby Lofer's Bend All five bedrooms are stocked with new linens and Down Comforters. We follow VRBO's enhanced cleaning protocol, which was developed using CDC guidelines. We sanitize surfaces, use approved cleaners and disinfectants, clean and disinfect each room between guests and provide extra cleaning supplies so that you can clean as you stay. We pride ourselves in offering a beautiful and safe Getaway for you during your stay with us.

Property manager

Erin and John Shank

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Please keep outside noise to a minimum after 10pm

Pets

Pets allowed
Up two two house-trained dogs for $50/pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside.
No motorized off-road vehicles of any type. It is against Corps of Engineers rules to drive motorized vehicles on Corps property. No fireworks
Park all vehicles on the driveway. Prior permission is needed to park boats on the grounds. Keep noise down to a respectable level after 10 pm.
Put sheets & towels in hallway after stay. Leave comforters on beds. Cover washed between guests. No smoking inside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Please keep outside noise to a minimum after 10pm
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whitney

Located in Whitney, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cell Block Museum and Texas Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hill County Courthouse and The Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lake Whitney - 13 min walk
  • White Bluff Golf Resort - 9 min drive
  • Lake Whitney Marina At Juniper Cove - 17 min drive
  • Lake Whitney State Park - 19 min drive
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive
  • Texas Great Country - 7 min drive
  • Subway - 11 min drive
  • End Zone - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Lakefront, Amazing Sunset Home on Lake Whitney pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Lakefront, Amazing Sunset Home on Lake Whitney?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Lakefront, Amazing Sunset Home on Lake Whitney?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Lakefront, Amazing Sunset Home on Lake Whitney located?

This family-friendly Whitney holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Whitney, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Whitney State Park and White Bluff Golf Resort. McCown Valley Park and Lake Whitney Marina At Juniper Cove are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

pam r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake side home
Celebrated Family birthday / enjoyed beautiful private lake frontage / played a little pitch golf / did s’mores on fire pit/ brought our kayaks - great place to use them - caught no fish but it was fun trying! / unbelievable sunsets / hot tub soaks were totally relaxing! / kitchen well equipped/ comfy beds - all 11 of us slept great! /top it off it’s dog friendly too!! Thanks John~ we hope to return during the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend at lovely property
My adult sisters and my mother like to get away for a weekend together at least once a year, and we stayed at the Getaway for a few nights in early November. We really enjoyed our stay. It has 5 nice-sized bedrooms, with comfortable beds and clean linens. The two bathrooms were adequate for our needs, and the main living space is comfortable, with a large table, seating, a fireplace, and a gorgeous view of the sloping meadow down to Lake Whitney. Lots of seating and even a table on the back porch made it easy to admire the sky and water as well as the visiting deer. The kitchen has a 6 burner stove, a new-appearing frig, and all the necessities, but the kitchen is also the source of some constructive feedback. We would have appreciated a few different sized pots and some of the dishes in the cabinets were not completely clean. We never used the hot tub, so can't comment on that feature. The hosts were gracious and very responsive. Overall, we had a lovely stay and would book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations were above and beyond our expectations! The location Exceeded our expectations!
The property and location was exceptional! Thank you and Kudos for sharing the amazing accommodations with us! We want to come back again next year! BUT - Do we have to deal with VRBO again to make reservations? That was a TOTAL Nightmare! They ARE the worst ever! My professional job is with hotels - and honestly, I would have Never booked your place based on the experience I had to endure with VRBO! We were desperate to find a place and had to deal with this booking method! End result- we loved the place! How can we make this easier for next year?! To the Owners - Thanks to You - All the Bad with VRBO was worth the effort for our stay! Thank you again for sharing your Fabulous place with our Family! Life is short and we are older, it was a nice weekend for us to spend time together and to have memories of the time we have left to gather as a family! Priceless! Thank you for allowing us a Wonderful place to make this happen!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Weekend at Lake Whitney
We really enjoyed staying at this property. What a beautiful house! Everything described in the property description was spot on! The nice-sized kitchen with the great appliances and the quality grill on the deck allowed us to prep up various meals to enjoy throughout the weekend. The wonderful views from the living area were so beautiful! Lots of space for everyone to gather and relax! We really recommend staying at this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Family Vacation House!
We could have spent the whole summer at this amazing house. Hosts are very responsive. Notebook has info on the house & area; hallway whiteboard w notes on local places. First night, we decided to eat at Tres Hermanos, (open til 9pm), 7 min by car, food and service were delicious. It was the only time we ate out—we never wanted to leave the house. Gourmet kitchen w 2 ovens, 6-burner stove & extra fridge delighted the cooks in the family. Nice little footstool under the kitchen island. 12 cup coffeemaker. Plenty of space to spread out both inside & out; furniture super comfy. Beds all comfortable w luxurious bedding; children slept well on thick fold out cot mattresses. Pool/water shoes or crocs are better than flipflops for lake; we bought water shoes at nearby David’s. Saw deer run through the backyard between 7-8am daily, many butterflies, & a pair of cardinals have breakfast in the backyard every morning. Love the rocking chairs on the back porch, large table and hot tub. Nine of us played cards around the large table in the house, using a round placemat to move the draw pile around. Used long table in garage to set up puzzles & legos. WiFi was great for catching up on work plus all of our phones. Water was cool and clear, great lake access for swimming and fishing. If you plan to rent jet skis, water trikes, paddle boards, etc, from Jimmy next door, text him rather than call, and reserve in advance. Great place for fall-winter vacation too. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Erin and John Shank

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We are a professional couple who live and work in Central Texas. The Getaway at Lake Whitney has been our family weekend lake house for the past almost 30 years. When our boys left for college, we spent a year fully restoring it and are now excited to share it with the VRBO family. We are very "hand on" hosts. We are always available by phone or text, and our friend Jimmy lives next door and is available to help with any emergency that might occur.

Why they chose this property

There is no question that this home has the best lake view of any property on Lake Whitney. The home sits on over five acres of waterfront property and provides a beautiful walk to the water. Watch an absolutely amazing sunset from our back deck, in the hot tub, from the kitchen, from the living room and from two of the five bedrooms. We have fully stocked gourmet kitchen, all new sheets and Down Comforters and three flat screen TV's with cable and all of the sports channels. Join us for an amazing weekend!

What makes this property unique

This house is unique because it sits on five acres of beautiful lake front property. We have amazing lake views from so many rooms. The sunsets are beautiful. You will see amazing blues and corals in the sunset cloud formations. Deer, squirrels and other wildlife are frequently spotted and are so fun to watch. The Getaway at Lake Whitney offers a very comfortable home perfect for your next "getaway"!
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