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Peaceful stay at Baines Creek Ranch
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16371.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site
- Place, Old Fort Parker
- Place, Fort Parker State Park
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Bunk Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Powder Bathroom
Toilet
Upstairs Hall Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs Jack and Jill
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful stay at Baines Creek Ranch
350 acres of Texas ranch heaven! Spread out in this 5/4 4,000 sq foot ranch house or hang out on the 2,000 sq foot covered porch complete with outdoor patio fireplace. The kids can escape through the wardrobe into the secret Narnia room where three levels of bunks and terraces are connected by ladders and walkways. The 7 acre pond is perfectly stocked with prize sized large mouth bass and bluegill. This is the perfect place for that weekend getaway or Central Texas reunion! This is a working ranch, so expect to see animals, farm equipment and ranch hands on the property.
Other Things to Note:
- We are on a well so we bring our own water for drinking, cooking, making coffee,etc. You can drink the water; it just has a different taste due to the well. It is safe to bathe and shower in.
- Fishing is allowed: follow the guidelines set in the Welcome Manual of the kitchen for keeping size.
- Grill/smoker and sand table need to be moved to the edge of the porch to keep less smoke and sand from getting inside the house.
- Please note there is a cleaning fee for each stay. An extra guest fee is added for groups larger than 10 people to cover the cost of extra cleaning, maintenance, etc.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND REQUESTS
We understand there can be unforeseen circumstances regarding your travel plans. Please note that travelers who cancel at least 60 days before check-in will receive a 100% refund. If there is a cancellation between 30 and 60 days before check-in, a 50% refund will be granted. No refund will be given if the cancellation is within 30 days of your stay.
It is our recommendation that travelers consider purchasing travel insurance from a 3rd party carrier in order to transfer the potential financial impact a cancellation may cause. We do not do so on your behalf. Third party insurance carriers can reimburse the traveler for prepaid, nonrefundable trip costs when someone must cancel for a covered reason.
Regardless of whether you purchase travel insurance or not, we try to minimize the financial impact an unforeseen circumstance may cause. If a guest cancels less than 60 days before a stay, we will immediately open the booking calendar and look to rebook those dates with a different traveler. Although we cannot guarantee the success of this, the cancelling guest will only be financially responsible for the difference between their booking and the new one, if any.
PLEASE NOTE: As of March 14, 2020 VRBO no longer considers Covid as an extenuating circumstance for travelers who need to cancel.
Other Things to Note:
- We are on a well so we bring our own water for drinking, cooking, making coffee,etc. You can drink the water; it just has a different taste due to the well. It is safe to bathe and shower in.
- Fishing is allowed: follow the guidelines set in the Welcome Manual of the kitchen for keeping size.
- Grill/smoker and sand table need to be moved to the edge of the porch to keep less smoke and sand from getting inside the house.
- Please note there is a cleaning fee for each stay. An extra guest fee is added for groups larger than 10 people to cover the cost of extra cleaning, maintenance, etc.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND REQUESTS
We understand there can be unforeseen circumstances regarding your travel plans. Please note that travelers who cancel at least 60 days before check-in will receive a 100% refund. If there is a cancellation between 30 and 60 days before check-in, a 50% refund will be granted. No refund will be given if the cancellation is within 30 days of your stay.
It is our recommendation that travelers consider purchasing travel insurance from a 3rd party carrier in order to transfer the potential financial impact a cancellation may cause. We do not do so on your behalf. Third party insurance carriers can reimburse the traveler for prepaid, nonrefundable trip costs when someone must cancel for a covered reason.
Regardless of whether you purchase travel insurance or not, we try to minimize the financial impact an unforeseen circumstance may cause. If a guest cancels less than 60 days before a stay, we will immediately open the booking calendar and look to rebook those dates with a different traveler. Although we cannot guarantee the success of this, the cancelling guest will only be financially responsible for the difference between their booking and the new one, if any.
PLEASE NOTE: As of March 14, 2020 VRBO no longer considers Covid as an extenuating circumstance for travelers who need to cancel.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Let host know what event type as some fees apply
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Provide the number of pets and breed for approval
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please follow the leaving instructions found in the back of the welcome manual on the kitchen bar.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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: 75
Note from host: Let host know what event type as some fees apply
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Groesbeck
Located in Groesbeck, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site and Old Fort Parker are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Parker State Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Groesbeck, TX
What's nearby
- Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
- Old Fort Parker - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
- Limestone Medical Center - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
- Fort Parker State Park - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
- Mexia Public Schools Museum - 22 min drive - 19.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonalds - 14 min drive
- SONIC Drive In - 14 min drive
- Bush's Chicken - 14 min drive
- Los Pepes - 14 min drive
- Sale Barn Cafe - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Laurel Williams
This piece of property has been in the family since it was an original Texas Land Grant in the middle of the 1800s. It is a favorite place to go with our 3 kids to get away from it all and relax. Our family and friends never want to leave! We know you'll love escaping to Baines Creek Ranch.
Why they chose this property
This is a perfect rendezvous between Austin, Houston, and Dallas and a great escape to the country side. You'll have the whole 7 acre lake to yourself. Put a fire in the fire pit or sit next to the fireplace under the 2000 sq ft covered patio. The stars are unbelievable.
A lot of people base here and go to the BSR Cable water park which is only 20 minutes away. https://www.bsrcablepark.com. Acclaimed Magnolia Market at the Silos is just a 45 minute drive into Waco.
A lot of people base here and go to the BSR Cable water park which is only 20 minutes away. https://www.bsrcablepark.com. Acclaimed Magnolia Market at the Silos is just a 45 minute drive into Waco.
What makes this property unique
Does the other property you are looking at have a secret Narnia room that you can only get into through the Wardrobe? No? I didn't think so! Seriously, the kids and adults will fall in love with this place. You'll make life long memories on the 350 acres at Baines Creek Ranch!
Small events are allowed however additional fees may be applied. Please let us know at the time of booking what kind of event you are thinking of and we'll be happy to help you.
Small events are allowed however additional fees may be applied. Please let us know at the time of booking what kind of event you are thinking of and we'll be happy to help you.
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