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Belton Lake views, large patio, pool table! 3 bed,2 bath with 4th bedroom option

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Beautiful view of Lake Belton from our patio
A view of the kitchen and main entrance door
Fully furnished kitchen with all the cooking utensils + appliances and spices
Dining with a view
Dining space flows into an open living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Belton Lake
  • Place, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Place, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
  • Airport, Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunkroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest House

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Sunroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Guesthouse Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Main Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Secondary Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Belton Lake views, large patio, pool table! 3 bed,2 bath with 4th bedroom option

Welcome to Owl Creek Hideaway - a hidden gem with breathtaking views of Belton Lake!

Our property sits on the cliff with a little over half an acre overlooking the lake. It is located in a remote rural area that is developing. The home is newly updated and completely furnished with all that you will need. During the day, you can enjoy the views or access Belton Lake through various parks throughout the season. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking appliances and spices. The living space is perfect for relaxation or playing board games provided. In the evening, you can grab a blanket to cozy up by the fireplace outside on the patio.

Whatever you choose to do, we are sure you will feel right at home!

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NOTE: This home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests. It does NOT include the 4th bedroom. For extra parties, the guest house with a 4th bedroom and full bathroom is available for an additional cost of $125/night + a one time $65 clean fee. Please message us prior to booking if you and your guests are interested in securing this space.




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Other important items to note prior to your stay:


Owl Creek Hideaway is tucked away on the north side of Belton Lake. Due to our slightly remote location, the wifi signal can be weak from time to time.

As the property is on a cliff and not fully fenced in, please take caution especially with pets and younger children. We do not have lake access and highly discourage exploring beyond the cliff as the terrain is unpredictable and unsafe.

In addition, wildlife, snakes and insects (spiders, wasps, bees, flies, mosquitos, gnats) are very common in the area since we are near water and trees- especially during the summertime. We do have our home treated consistently through the year to help reduce the incidence of bugs, but are unable to control the natural elements surrounding the home. We ask that guests be vigilant by keeping doors closed, food covered and trash picked up as we will not be responsible for any injuries during your stay.

We do provide life jackets along with a SUP board, a kayak, and some inflatables. Do ensure that equipment is strapped down properly when transporting - you will be response for any damage. Use these at your own risk and only when weather conditions permit.

**DUE TO THE DROUGHT, LAKE LEVELS ARE EXTREMELY LOW AND MAY NOT BE ACCESSIBLE. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL. You can check the state site for updates on park closures.

Our first and foremost priority is your safety. Please do not disregard these items when booking our space.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Must be supervised at all times
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
For 8+ guests, message to book additional space
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please notify us of pets prior to booking. 2 MAX
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum TWO pets must be supervised and leashed at all times
No trespassing beyond the patio
Pets must be supervised and leashed at all times

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: For 8+ guests, message to book additional space
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gatesville

Located in Gatesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mother Neff State Park and Belton Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Western Hills Park and Heritage Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Beall Park and Chisholm Trail Park. With jet skiing, kayaking and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gatesville, TX

What's nearby

  • Belton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Temples Lake Park - 31 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple - 32 min drive - 32.8 km
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - 33 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Bell County Expo Center - 38 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Temple Station - 28 min drive
  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commonwealth - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Backyard Bar-B-Q - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sol de Jalisco - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Poke-jo's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Belton Lake views, large patio, pool table! 3 bed,2 bath with 4th bedroom option pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Belton Lake views, large patio, pool table! 3 bed,2 bath with 4th bedroom option?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Belton Lake views, large patio, pool table! 3 bed,2 bath with 4th bedroom option?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Belton Lake views, large patio, pool table! 3 bed,2 bath with 4th bedroom option located?

This family-friendly Gatesville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Belton Lake and Owl Creek Wildlife Management Area. White Flint Park and White Flint Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is adorable!!!! View of the water from the back porch is amazing!! Host responds within minutes of sending a message.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

Great views

Great clean property with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Great stay with family.

Stylish home with a beautiful view in a remote location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Family Get Together

The house was great the wife loved it and was great for our pets. Our family stopped by and it was perfect. The neighborhood wasn't great but overall the stay was still great. We will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

xena d.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Not a prime location. Be prepared for bugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

The View

The view was amazing and the home is charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff S.

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

Texas 12 hour endurance race

Property was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sima A.

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

Excellent property

Vicki was so nice and quick response, We suggest changing the couch
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa R.

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

A great place to stay for a quiet getaway.

My college friends and I stayed for a "Girl's Weekend" and had a blast. The property was clean and the view was beautiful. The property manager communicated very well and was always available for questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirk T.

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

Awesome view of the Lake

We had 3 couples and 1 single person so we rented the extra guest cottage and we were all very comfortable. There was plenty of parking. The kitchen was well equipped. The house has a big view of the lake and it is mostly undeveloped as far as the view you have from the house. So, you get the feeling it is all yours to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica Michele M.

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

Romantic Retreat

Comfortable, looks just like the pictures, clean and roomy, ..there was shampoo, conditioner, lotion, candles, nice linens, lovely view, full kitchen with spices. My stay was perfect. I didn't take kids or pets, but it is kid and pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

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

Family Thanksgiving

We needed a place for family from Austin to meet us 1/2 way for Thanksgiving. This house worked perfectly. The view of the lake was very peaceful and we enjoyed sitting outside by the fireplace. The house is very clean, stylish decor and comfortable. We hope to be able to have another Thanksgiving there next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C., Cle Elum, WA

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

Perfectly peaceful

My friend and I needed to get away- a quiet place to grasp some hard times we have been through. The back porch in this home was nothing short of perfect. The beds were some of the most comfortable I have ever slept in that I will book again just to have a nights sleep like the last 2 I have had. It isn’t close to much so shop before you go but that is the point!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S., Keller

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

Unknown secret in hill country

We did a last-minute reservation for this property last weekend. The property was represented exactly how it is on VRBO including view and sunsets. We had everything we needed and a lot more than we expected. The home is beautifully decorated, including the outdoor patio which has a pergola, grill, and fire place. Every detail is just well done. The owner is communicative and is very well organized. We loved our short stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Beautiful view

The property is very cozy and clean with a great view. If i could make a couple of suggestions, replace the furniture as it is hard to set in and very uncomfortable. Secondly, area rugs should have backing or done away with as they are slick and present a slip hazard. Couldn't get hot water to work in main bathroom. Just a few tweeks it will be perfect! Beds were incredibly comfortable!! Thank you for the use of your property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was great, beds were comfortable and view of lake and sunset were amazing. House has all the comforts of home except a broom. Neighborhood is sketchy and will make you question staying but overall it was very nice! Back porch is perfect for morning coffee or a relaxing evening! Perfect for a family. Driveway is a little tight if you have a boat but not bad. Overall the host is amazing and communication is top notch!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Directions and check-in instructions were very good.As a couple and needing to go into town, its very isolated. The spiders are not exaggerated, I wiped them out and after dinner they came back in force the fire pit at night was great and very peaceful to end the evening. Advice: have everything you need before you settle in, the drive to the closest store is about 15 minutes. They do not provide any way to create ice cubes so bring or you'll have to get creative (we used a disposable tupperware night one).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leroy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was just what the doctor ordered. The host is amazing and I really appreciate how accommodating she was. Perfect spot off the beaten path highly recommended. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

RUSSELL T.

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

Graduation

The view from the back porch was GORGEOUS!! A little hard to get to
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Great stay!

We loved our stay! Location was great for us and the view was unbeatable. Beautiful views of the lake. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

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

Just right

It was a really nice weekend. The property is super cute. The house is really nice on the inside. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donna G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Lake Belton

The view is nice ,Bed were comfortable but the house and property is in need of a lot of TLC and deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Great getaway

Beyond expectations. Great property, with the best views of Belton Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis S.

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

Awesome

Our stay was great. Very remote location and secluded. Everything we needed was there. Far from any grocery store about a 30 minute drive but not to bad.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Just what we needed

We were looking for a place to call home for a wedding weekend and this place ended up being perfect. It was very rainy, so we didn't get to enjoy the outdoors quite as much, but the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Victoria Le

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We love being able to share our home with others to help create memories.

Why they chose this property

Our property sits on the cliff with a little over half an acre overlooking the lake. It is newly updated and completely furnished with all that you will need. During the day, you can enjoy the views or access Belton Lake through various parks throughout the season. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking appliances and spices. The living space is perfect for relaxation or playing board games provided. In the evening, you can grab a blanket to cozy up by the fireplace outside on the patio.

NOTE: This home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests. The guest house with a 4th bedroom and full bathroom is available for an additional fee. Please message us prior to booking if you and your guests are interested in securing this space.

Whatever you choose to do, we are sure you will feel right at home!

What makes this property unique

Along with the views, spend your day using any of the amenities provided: a pool table, cornhole, SUP boards (small ones have a 120lb weight limit), and a single person kayak.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests