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Perfect Getaway On The River Yet Minutes Drive To Magnolia And Waco Attractions

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Interior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61160 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
China Spring, TX
  • Lake Waco
    20 min drive
  • Waco Mammoth National Monument
    20 min drive
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos
    28 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    22 min drive

Room options

Exterior
Seen On HGTV's Fixer Upper Gorman Guest House Silos Baylor Restaurants Extraco
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Microwave
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (58)
The price is $175
per night
$292 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Seen On HGTV's Fixer Upper Gorman Guest House Silos Baylor Restaurants Extraco

About the neighborhood

China Spring

With a stay at this cottage in China Spring, you'll be on a river, and 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Magnolia Market at the Silos and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Baylor University. .This cottage is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Lake Waco and 9 mi (14.6 km) from Bosqueville Football Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 20 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Waco Mammoth National Monument - 20 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Baylor University - 27 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 28 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Homestead Heritage - 34 min drive - 19.3 miles

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Griff's Restaurant/Catering - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bush's Chicken - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cougar Donuts - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect Getaway On The River Yet Minutes Drive To Magnolia And Waco Attractions

The River Retreat has a peaceful setting on the Brazos River, allowing you to relax and enjoy the beautiful river view. A short distance to the Mammoth State Park, Cameron Park Zoo, Waco Regional Airport. 15 miles to Magnolia Market and less than that to McLane Stadium, Baylor University, Dr. Pepper Museum, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, Waco Suspension Bridge, numerous eating establishments, nightlife, antiques, and tours.

Newly and completely renovated throughout, its beautifully decorated and very clean. Double oven, complete set of pots and pans, Keurig coffee pot, electric teakettle, toaster, microwave and dishwasher. Lighted covered parking, Large comfortable living area plus enclosed sun room. Large fenced yard perfect for outdoor games plus a fire pit for s'mores by the river.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Linda Bohannon

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,160 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Steps not suitable for small children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We had a wonderful time. We caught some fish at the river, my daughter loved the lights in the enclosed porch and it had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ironman Waco
This was the perfect property for our family. It was my husband’s first Ironman 70.3 and the home allowed him a great place to prep and recover from his successful race. It was really clean and Linda was wonderfully responsive. The home was cozy and well appointed. The beds were very comfortable. All around it was an excellent place for us. Thank you, Linda!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway spot
My family and I needed a relaxing getaway! The house was perfect. We had plenty of space and enjoyed the river and fire pit. We grilled both nights and enjoyed the deck. The living room was very cozy. The sun room was fun and comfortable. We all slept well! We enjoyed watching the rain through the windows on our last day; it was very relaxing. We hope to return soon! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Accommodations
Very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed. Will definitely return. Especially loved access to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
We stayed here for our summer family vacation and it was beyond fantastic. The Retreat was amazing we made so many memories and had such a wonderful time,playing games,fishing ,floating in the river,laughing and just relaxing. We can't wait to go back and make more memories. The beds were wonferful,wonderful quiet location,it had everything you needed ,jusy bring yourselves and clothes. ,relax and enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Abilene

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
What a great stay for our family! This retreat is a sweet, cozy cottage right on the banks of the Brazos River. It’s only a few miles from Waco but you’ll feel miles away from the world! The house had everything possible you could need. It is well appointed and was comfortable sleeping for 6. There is great outdoor space with a fire pit and chairs right by the river. We will definitely look to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christina r., Fort Worth, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Life on the River
We really enjoyed the "River Retreat" It was a cozy home! Although it was a wet kind of soggy weekend ... My family got to enjoy quality time together. We sat around the dinner table and reminisced about family memories, watched a couple of movies together and my youngest grand-daughter taught us a card game her teacher taught her. That was alot of fun! Our Family Reunion we attended was GREAT!! Linda, We lost power at the house during the storm, in fact the whole neighborhood did on Sunday morning from 1 a.m. to about 5:00 a.m. It was so dark!!! KInd of eerie...It stayed on for a couple of hours and we lost it again. We packed with no electricity. It stayed off up until we left. Hope everything is good now.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Hidden Gem! 💎
This property is Amazing, its out of the way, very quiet beautiful river scenery. Great accomodations, everything was as described. Comfortable, clean, great improvements, I've stayed in a bunch of Vrbos this is one of my new favorites. Check and communications couldn't have been easier. The only negative I can put down is that we had to leave.! We're planning to come back. Thank y'all for a wonderful stay🙏🙌❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Comfortable, Cozy in the Country
We were pleased to stay here during the eclipse in April. The home is setup with all the amenities needed for a convenient stay, and our host was very gracious and friendly. While we felt out in the country, everything was close enough to be a convenient 15-20 minute drive. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon M.

Lovely get away
Love the amount of beds and space the little place provides. We couldn't lock our unlock the door when leaving but the neighborhood is very safe. Plenty of towels and equipment needed to have a good time. My kids (5 girls ) enjoyed the fire pit but disappointed in only 2 mirrors to get dressed. (GO FIGURE LOL) wife was kind of poor iff with a smell when first entering but it went away once we stayed a little. Overall had a great time and thank you for the opportunity to stay. PS They think the shower is amazing 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Perfectly clean and adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B., Odessa, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
nice get away
great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Timberly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break Getaway
Great stay outside of the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful & Refreshing
This was one of the most peaceful, rejuvenating places we’ve ever stayed! The house is beautiful and so tastefully done, with thoughtful details throughout. But the location on the river and surrounding nature was what was so soothing to our souls! Coffee on the porch in the coolness of early fall? A little piece of Heaven on earth! Will definitely be back when we can spend more time doing just that!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most comfortable place!
We were in love with the place so we decided to stay in for the night than going out! Very organized! Decors were all so cute! Beds were so comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute!
My family loved this property. We took a quick weekend away from our busy everyday hustle this property has everything and centrally location to the city. Ac kicked butt! Beds we’re comfortable and property was super clean. The view on the lake was to die for!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
We have stayed here multiple times over the last few years. Nothing can beat the private access to the river and fire pit area overlooking the water. Our children (ages 9–18) beg to come here and fish every year! The yard is huge and perfect for games. The house interior and back porch are both so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home away from Home!!
Beautiful place. Immaculately kept!! Beautiful river location!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
Easy check in. Very comfortable beds, loved the full kitchen. Fire pit was very nice. Just beautiful! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F., Houston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
The property is a beautiful retreat and an absolute gem. The house was beautiful and the scenery that surrounded you was even better. Very well kept and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sheila D., London,ky

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
We three friends truly loved the home and searching for riddle another visitor has made! If ever in area would cost again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wknd
Great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
short visit
We spent 3 nights but were not around much during the day. Would have enjoyed more relaxing time on the porch or along the river. Seems like a good spot for a small family reunion gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls' Weekend
A delightful, comfortable, well-appointed home with multiple living areas and patios. Well-epuipt kitchen and modern bathroom. Very quiet neighborhood with river view and access. Beautifully decorated with great linens and towels. A charming place for a restful stay with easy access to all Waco has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
Easy, nice, very hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022