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HGTV’s “BARNDOMINIUM” 16 Acres w/ Lake, Outdoor Kitchen, Decks & Playground

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Back Deck
Front
Spring Lake view across the water
Sitting area/ Den
Fully appointed kitchen, with everything necessary for feast preparations

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 20250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Waco, TX
  • Place, Homestead Heritage
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Baylor University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bohemian Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Rise & Shine Bedroom (Upstairs)

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Sofa Bed (upstairs livingroom)

1 Double Futon

Western Chic Bedroom (Upstairs)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Wildside Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

HGTV’s “BARNDOMINIUM” 16 Acres w/ Lake, Outdoor Kitchen, Decks & Playground


As most recall, this Luxuriously appointed, fully renovated barn boasts 4 Bedrooms, a "Grand Dining Hall" (that still seats an army). Sitting area/Den, Trendy Kitchen, Living Room, Breakfast Area, 2 Full Bathrooms. Recently added over 2,000sq ft of outdoor living space with cover patio, decking, pergola, outdoor kitchen with gas grill. Sofas, chairs, benches & dining table can seat a huge group while enjoying fire tables for warmth & ambience! Property is fenced with an electric entry gate & set away from road and any surrounding neighbors.

BEDROOMS:
(Lush pillows bedding & quality linens)

Downstairs:
*Bedroom 1- King Bed
*Bedroom 2- Queen Bed

Upstairs:
*Bedroom 3- Queen Bed & Full/Full Bunkbeds
*Bedroom 4- Queen Bed & Full/Full Bunkbeds
-Queen sleeper sofa
-Air mattress (if avail)

Outdoors:
Upstairs deck with Pergola & seating
Downstairs covered patio & deck w seating
Playground area with swing & playhouse
Dining table & chairs
Kitchen w gas grill, sink, fridge & icemaker
Patio fire tables
Outdoor propane heaters
Picnic table




This remarkable home sits on over 16 acres of Private land covered in Oak trees, a private pond & lake, wildflowers. Six of these acres are heavily wooded & perfect for a wildlife expedition. The property is nestled alongside the banks of a spring fed (20acre) bass filled lake, perfect for any fisherman. Your stay will be enhanced with the following amenities:


Tv
High-speed internet/WiFi
Flatscreen in livingroom
Tv's in master & den
Apple TV- live streaming
DVD player
Fishing Equipment

Gas grill
Outdoor kitchen w/sink, fridge & ice maker
Fridge & pantry
Completely equiped kitchen upstairs

Conveniently located just 1 mile off I-35, only 9 miles from McLane Stadium & 10 miles from Magnolia Markets, "The Silos". Cameron Park, Cameron Park Zoo, Texas Rangers Museum, Dr Pepper Museum, Mayborn Museum, Brazos River & The Shops of River Square Center are all within a 15 minute drive.

This property was never occupied, as the Meek family was transferred out of state before they were able to occupy the home!! It remains almost identical to what aired on Season 3, episode 6 of the FIXER UPPER! You will certainly feel captivated by your surroundings both inside & out. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed!!

*Please note, this land is in its natural form & has some great rugged terrain. The lake and tree covered areas are kept somewhat organic & are part of the nostalgia that makes the Barndominium experience so unique! Fishing, kayaking, lounge floating or just taking a dip in the lake are welcomed. Just be aware that it doesn't have sandy white beaches so the banks may have some areas of high grass or floating Lilly-like pads, depending on the season & weather.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lake & Pond on-site, not responsible for accidents
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact me in regards Private parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 5 total)
$100 per pet per stay (pre approval required)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Lock the doors
Bag all trash and place in the outside receptacles (beside the outdoor staircase) Leave used beds unmade
Gather towels & place in bathrooms or laundry room Start dishwasher Lock doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No outdoor fires allowed. No outdoor music after 10pm. No additional guests.
A copy of driver's license is required after booking confirmation. No smoking.
Pets are not allowed on beds and furniture. If extra cleaning is needed, there's an additional $250 charge.

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 contact me in regards Private parties
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waco

Located in Lacy-Lakeview, a neighbourhood in Waco, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Homestead Heritage and Waco Mammoth National Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cameron Park Zoo and Hawaiian Falls. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Mayborn Museum Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Waco, TX

What's nearby

  • Homestead Heritage - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Baylor University - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Waco Convention Center - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Cameron Park Zoo - 14 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HGTV’s “BARNDOMINIUM” 16 Acres w/ Lake, Outdoor Kitchen, Decks & Playground pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total).

What time is check-out at HGTV’s “BARNDOMINIUM” 16 Acres w/ Lake, Outdoor Kitchen, Decks & Playground?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HGTV’s “BARNDOMINIUM” 16 Acres w/ Lake, Outdoor Kitchen, Decks & Playground located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Heart O' Texas Speedway, Homestead Heritage and Cameron Park Zoo. Waco Mammoth National Monument and Hawaiian Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

julie m.

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

Reading Retreat

Ten ladies spent a lovely weekend at the Barndominium; we had our book discussions inside and outside on the deck. We enjoyed shopping at Fanled book shop and the Silos.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Great Waco Experience

The Barndeminium is exactly as expected. We had a great time and the property is within 15 minutes of every attraction we attended. We visited the Silos, the Castle, and did Zoo lights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Trava D., Paris, Texas USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Spot

We loved the barn for hosting our family for a Baylor game weekend. It was comfortable with plenty of beds for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Traveling from several locations, our extended family enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving get together. The large table made the dining experience more special and the views and weather were perfect. From playing games, to fishing and breaking bread together, this experience was one to be cherished and remembered.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Binh N.

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

Graduation Celebration

The Barnomidium was a unique and luxurious experience that was close to Baylor's campus. Incredible outdoor area and beautifully decorated interior with lots of amenities. We love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home, on beautiful property. Perfect for large gatherings. Perfect for a quiet get away. Plenty of seating and gathering space, whether inside, or outside on one of the patios. Privacy to perfection, whether indoors via separate bedrooms, or outdoors, via distance from the public and the surrounding trees. Absolutely the best stocked VRBO ever, with comfortable, quality items, plentiful kitchen stock. The host was easy to contact and checked via text, to be sure everything was just right. It was all above and beyond our expectations. I will politely suggest, especially on behalf of the menfolk in our group, that having better access to the lake for fishing and kayaking would've been greatly appreciated. The guys also thought a Blackstone griddle would be awesome. The ladies would've appreciated a cordless vacuum. We definitely recommend this beautiful home and would look forward to another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Beautiful unique barndominium

Everything was great! Such a cool and unique house. Loved all the Chip & Joanna decor too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna V.

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

Amazing House

Great house and fun experience for those who love fixer upper! Kristi was easy to communicate with. Lots of room for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raja P.

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

First family reunion after post-COVID and had a wonderful time

We planned in the last minute after family and friends decided to meet after year and half break. We found this gem of a place and had a blast. This place was perfect with everything you need to entertain family or reunions. Host was awesome and super responsive. This was accessible and yet was secluded. Already recommended to few freinds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Trendolyn W., Houston, TX

Best Birthday Celebration Ever!!

My Mom celebrated her 70th birthday this past weekend and since she's a huge Fixer Upper fan, we were ecstatic to be able to stay at The Barndominium!! The house is just as it appeared on the show and my Mom loved every second of our stay. Unfortunately, she fractured her pinkie toe the day before we arrived, so she wasn't able to go into Waco to visit any of the Magnolia venues, but she had a very nice and quiet time sitting out by the lake near the house in the evening. We all loved that there was a home large enough to adequately accommodate the whole family, plus our furry babies. The house was PERFECT!! And Kristi went over and above by having groceries delivered upon our arrival. I've stayed at other vacation rentals and ended up going to the store because we didn't have everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Not so with Kristi! She made sure the house was very well stocked - it was awesome!! The rental process was very smooth from beginning to end and Kristi was always responsive to any of my requests. It's been a week since our stay and I still find my Mom smiling, thinking about her birthday. She says this birthday was THE BEST one she's ever had (and she's had a couple of good ones!). Kristi, thank you so much for making this an occasion that we will never ever forget!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

rob b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for our family to stay while our son participated in the Waco Ironman 70.3! Beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved that it was pet friendly and loved the amount of space outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

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

vacay

The house was beautiful, and the grounds were too. The kids had a ball running around playing hide and go seek in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

4th of July Getaway

We had a wonderful stay with every comfort from home! It actually rained the entire weekend so we were so grateful for a beautiful home to enjoy being cooped up. We really loved cooking in the beautiful kitchen and eating at the huge dining room table! Big bonus for us that it was dog friendly! We would stay again:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie L.

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

TLC

This property has a lot of potential but needs some TLC to be a great stay. You really aren’t able to fish or swim. It needs some sort of dock to get past all the buildup at the bank. Overall we did enjoy our stay but there were just a few little things that need to be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor K.

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

The Chip & Joanne Experience

Being a big "Fixer Upper" and Chip & Joanna Gaines fan, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to book this property! The grounds and home were beautiful, and you could tell it was totally Joanna's vibe inside. We even watched the Fixer Upper episode where they remodeled the Barndominium while we were there...that was fun! We were looking around at everything as they were doing it, which was really entertaining. (Season 3, Episode 7).The rooms were very comfortable and clean. The property was fairly well stocked with household items, minus a few minor things (salt & pepper, napkins), but nothing to complain about.The grounds were pretty and it was quiet and peaceful there. It was entertaining to watch the family of deer pass by through the large french doors.The banquet table is so impressive! We ate meals there since one of our party was elderly and couldn't really do the stairs to go up where the kitchen was. That actually took a little getting used to (having the kitchen and living area upstairs), and may be something to consider for future visitors.Overall, we really enjoyed it. It wasn't just a place to stay, it was an experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annika C.

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

Family Getaway

My family and I loved our stay at the Barndominium!! It was spacious and had great views. The host was also very friendly and responsive to all our questions. We really liked that the home was near to the Silos and other attractions in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Fanily Christmas

wonderful location, easy to drive to, easy access to the property, big open area for the kids to run around, great communication with the hosts. We had an amazing time. Only issue was that its a two story so it would be hard for someone with disabilities to navigate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lovely but not functional

The property and barndominium are lovely. Unfortunately every outside door had huge wasps flying around their nests. We tried spraying them but unfortunately couldn't get them under control. We couldnt let the children in our party outside because of this. Clearly those wasps that Chip tried to get rid of came back! Our next issue was the A/C unit could not keep the upstairs where the kitchen and main living room are cool. During the day it was a uncomfortable 84 degrees. We were there 3 days and it was never under 84 inside upstairs during the day. We had to go buy fans. The downstairs large dining table is just wasted space. Its hard to believe anyone would want their dining room on a different floor than their kitchen. The bunkbeds have no safety rails on them so we could not let children sleep in them. The ceilings fans are dangerously low to the top bunks also. Even with the problems we enjoyed ourselves and got a kick out of watching the Fixer Upper Barndominium episode while sitting in the actual BARNDOMINIUM.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Multiple family weekend getaway

If you like chip and Joanna Gaines, you should love this place. It’s definitely missing a bit of up keep though. Positives -great for large groups -comfortable beds -lots of cookware/utensils -land for kids to run around on -very easy to check in and out Not so great… -kitchenware was all a bit dirty and everything was just shoved into drawers -was told there was swimming opportunities but the “lake” was basically brown stagnant water and not really swimmable. -the kitchen is on the 2nd floor and the large table in the picture is on floor 2 so not super accessible for meals Overall it served its purpose but at that price point, I expected a bit more in terms of the facility but I’m sure part of the price has to do with the fact that it’s sort of famous??
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia C.

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

Family Time

We had a great time with our adult children, there was plenty of room and the surroundings were peaceful and beautiful. It was close enough to town to take advantage of see the Dr Pepper Museum and for a day of shopping. Perfect weekend getaway!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paula S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barndominium

We had a nice stay overall, but there were a few things that I feel we should note. We paid for early check in at 3 pm and when we got there it was HOT! The temperature was at 78 and we literally did not get relief until 3:45 AM! The house really held that heat and even though we understand Texas heat, we still can’t justify being that uncomfortable temperature wise, especially after the sun had gone down. The duvet cover in one room had a questionable stain (blood like) so that was tossed to the corner right away. There were several spider webs throughout the house that made me wonder when it was cleaned. The other thing was the yellow jacket and wasps nests around the house. The nests were recent, but it would have been nice to not have to deal with that. They had spray cans outside to deter them, but due to severe allergies we tried to avoid all together. Has anyone ever reported feel a “presence”? We had several paranormal experiences independently that I think collectively we decided were figments of our imagination until we all discovered during breakfasts on Sunday that we had all experienced something. The hosts were very communicative so I will praise them on that, but I think one visit at the Barndominium will do for us!💙🙏💙
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

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

Epic Easter Egg hunt

Enjoyed our time there. We had a great Easter egg hunt in the back. The grandkids loved the Lego room and the swing set!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

monica s.

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

Great place for family gatherings.

Stayed with many family members ages 8-78 who came for a family members funeral. We were able to share our meals and our stories and just hang out together without being enclosed in a room. Plenty of space to walk, play and cook. Immediately checked to see if this listing was available for thanksgiving but it was not. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristi Runyan

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I am a Central Texas native who's always been passionate & enthusiastic about homes, design & unique destinations. Having local roots, I am thrilled to be enjoying running my own company where we do construction & renovation of properties locally. I not only Love what I do, but I love where I get to do it, right in the Heart of Central Texas. Although I wasn't involved in this project specifically, I'm honored to have been blessed with this magnificent property to share with my friends, family and extended community worldwide.

Why they chose this property

Although I had never seen this property in person, I too was mesmerized by the transformation I saw on the show. Although I knew the owners & the Gaines through our church, I never dreamed I would one day have the honor of purchasing it for myself. Just so happened that the Meek family (who did the show), were forced to relocate out of state before moving in. This gave me the opportunity to purchase it, with a stroke of luck, perfect timing & Gods grace, I was able to make this place my own! One day I hope to build a home on the land that is simply incredible!

What makes this property unique

I immediately fell in love with the Barndominium on the show, however when I saw it in person, it was more spectacular than I had ever imagined!! With the magnificent 16 acres of land and spring-fed lake it sits up on, it's truly breathtaking. You just can't really appreciate it until you have see it personally. There is definitely something magical about this place and its no wonder Chip and Joann were ecstatic about the opportunity to transform this Barn. The lake, Im told, is filled with bass and catfish for those fishing enthusiast. The land is ideal for exploring nature and connecting with its creator. I am honored & blessed to call it mine & I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to share it with others. I am confidant you will share in my sentiments once your experience it firsthand.

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