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The Blue Magnolia Lodge: Luxury Retreat on Lake Whitney with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, and Private Cove!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled on the shores of Lake Whitney, The Blue Magnolia Lodge offers a secluded retreat perfect for families and reunions. With 10 Smart TVs, a private hot tub, and board games along with outdoor activities like corn hole and fishing poles at your fingertips.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 17372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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The Blue Magnolia Lodge: Luxury Retreat on Lake Whitney with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, and Private Cove!

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The Blue Magnolia Lodge is a 3-story secluded retreat on the shores of beautiful Lake Whitney. Designated as “The Getaway Capital of Texas” and rated as the No. 2 Lake in the state, visiting will bring you the peace and serenity you’ve been looking for. Newly remodeled, decorated, and within driving distance of many area attractions and activities. With 7 bedrooms (5 Master Suites) and 6.5 bathrooms, this retreat perfectly accommodates up to 17 people. Whether you’re looking for a activity-filled vacation, or a quiet retreat away from the city, a trip to Lake Whitney has something for everyone. Come see for yourself!



Great for Families and Reunions!



Property can accommodate up to 10+ vehicles in front of property and road leading to property



FIREWORKS ARE PROHIBITED ON PROPERTY AND AT PRIVATE COVE AREA!



Recommended Items to bring to property- Floats, Beach Towels, Bluetooth Speaker, Battery Operated Lantern/Light, Water Shoes, Fire Starter/Wood for Fire Pit, & Folding Chairs for Cove Area



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SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

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-4 King Size Beds (1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor bedrooms)

-2 Queen Size Beds ( Two on 1st floor)

-5 Twin Size Beds (All on 3rd floor)

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AMENITIES

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- 10 Smart Televisions with Internet Streaming (Each Bedroom, Both Living Rooms, & Kids Retreat)

- 1st Floor 3.5 Bathrooms, 2nd Floor 2 Full Baths, 3rd Floor Full Bath

- Kitchen stocked with all needed cooking essentials

- Dinnerware for 17

- Linens & Towels provided

- 2 Living Areas

- Laundry Room with Full Size Washer/Dryer

- Board Games along with Outdoor Games including Corn Hole and Washers

- 2 Fireplaces

- Private Hot Tub

- 2 Refrigerators with Ice Makers

- Record Player with Blue Tooth

- Coffee Bar (Standard Coffee pot & Keurig)

- Fishing Poles

- Free Wi-Fi

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PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

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- Right on the lake with it's own private cove (Private cove access is behind property to the left of yard. It has a walk path and stairs that lead down to cove)

- Private and secluded

- Boat Ramp/Launch at Cedar Creek Park, Juniper Cove/Lake Whitney Marina, and White Bluff Resort Marina

- Outdoor Fire Pit Area

- Hammock

- Downstairs Covered Deck with Outdoor Furniture and Sitting Area with access from each bedroom

- 2nd Floor Balcony/Deck with Lake View and access from each bedroom

- Boat Rentals at Harbor Resort & Rentals & White Bluff Marina

- Security Cameras at front and back of property

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SAFETY FEATURES

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- Digital Deadbolt Lock

- Smoke Detector

- Carbon Monoxide Detector

- Fire Extinguisher

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PROPERTY DISTANCE TO...

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Dallas/Ft. Worth (90 miles)

Magnolia Market in Waco- Shopping, Market, & Antiquing (38 miles)

Whitney Area Museum (5 miles)

White Bluff Golf Resort (10 miles)

Lake Whitney Golf Club (5 miles)

Juniper Cove/Lake Whitney Marina- Swimming, Fishing area and Boat ramp (2 miles)

Waco River Safari- Brazos and Bosque River Cruises and Tours (41 miles)

Lake Whitney State Park- Swimming and Fishing area (8 miles)

Waco Mammoth National Monument (38 miles)

Draggin’ H Ranch- Horseback Riding (15 miles)

McCown Valley Park- Boat Ramp and Swimming area (2.5 miles)

Walling Bend Park- Boat Ramp, Cliff Diving and Swimming (17 miles)

Texas Heritage Museum (21 miles)

Dinosaur Valley State Park (45 miles)

Fossil Rim Wildlife Park (40 miles)

McLane Stadium-Home of Baylor Football (41 miles)

BSR Cable Park- Water Park (46 miles)

Harbor Resort & Boat Rentals (15.3 miles)

Dick's Place-Brazo's River Kayaking and Canoeing Rentals (26 miles)

Bosque Resort- Restaurant & Water Park (13.5 miles)

Dollar General (1.1 miles)

Brookshires (4.7 miles)

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POLICIES/RULES...

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* Non smoking residence

* No events or parties- If determined that a party/event is taking place at property, management has right to evict tenants and guests with no refund given.

* If determined that a party took place on any of the nights reserved, reservation guest will be charged $500, no exceptions!

* No uninvited guests without permission

* This property sleeps 17 people!!! If we determine you have more than 17 people, we will charge a fee of $100 per person, per night.

* Must be 25 years old to reserve home

* City and state taxes, in addition to cleaning fee and Standard Property Damage Protection Policy will be added to all reservation fees

* Please park in driveway at all times

* Reservations made for teenagers or young single groups will not be honored without any accompanying adult staying in the unit at ALL times. We require at least one member of the party to be 25 (twenty-five) years of age.

* Be respectful of the house and contents - it is someone's home. Respect the neighbors and neighborhood.

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DISCLAIMER

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Lake access from property is on the other side of property boundary line which guests can fully access and use at their own risk.

Property Owner or Property Management Company, or their employees, agents or other associated personnel are not responsible if guests are injured as a result of ANY problems (medical,

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Shopping
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Whitney, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Whitney - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • McCown Valley Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake Whitney Marina At Juniper Cove - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cedron Creek Park - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • White Bluff Golf Resort - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Great Country Cafe and Pie Pantry - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cedron Creek Package Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Magnolia Lodge: Luxury Retreat on Lake Whitney with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, and Private Cove! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Magnolia Lodge: Luxury Retreat on Lake Whitney with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, and Private Cove!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Magnolia Lodge: Luxury Retreat on Lake Whitney with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, and Private Cove!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Magnolia Lodge: Luxury Retreat on Lake Whitney with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, and Private Cove! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lake Whitney and within 3 mi (5 km) of McCown Valley Park and Lake Whitney Marina At Juniper Cove. Cedron Creek Park and White Bluff Golf Resort are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Blue Magnolia Lodge: Luxury Retreat on Lake Whitney with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, and Private Cove! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Lovely location for reunion of old friends

This is the second time we've stayed at Blue Magnolia and we've been delighted both times. We're a group of friends who shared an overseas boarding school experience over 50 years ago, and it's a lovely place to reconnect, remember, relax, and look ahead. Thanks Jeff, for providing us with such an idyllic setting for our reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martha B., Cedar Hill, Texas USA

Great place to relax

The Blue Magnolia was perfect for our annual birthday getaway with four couples. Wonderful accommodations with a very comfortable feel. Close enough to area towns and attractions. Great restaurants close by. A perfect place for relaxing, playing games, fishing and crafting.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Jennifer

Highly Recommend Such a Blessing

We enjoyed a perfect weekend at the Blue Magnolia. This place has everything you could need for a peaceful getaway! Amazing lake views, beautifully decorated house, cozy patio, fire table, hot tub were all perfect for our winter escape. It was super clean, stocked, and ready for us to feel right at home. Location was great. We explored the area and did some antique shopping. We are ready to go back!!!

10/10 Excellent

Ginger D.

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

Awesome house! Cool location!

We had a great stay! With 7 bedrooms and bathrooms, the house fit our needs perfectly! Owners are very accommodating and responsive. I can’t think of anything that could’ve made it better, it was perfect! Such a cool, fun house!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa O.

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

Summer Fun at Magnolia Lodge

We enjoyed our stay at Magnolia Lodge! It's a large home equipped with all necessities and comforts,(clean and well-kept) for a fantastic stay! The private cove provides great excess for swimming and paddleboard activities. Our hosts are friendly and hospitable in every way. This was our second stay at ML. We gladly recommend this property for any group. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Great house for a family vacation

We had a great time even though it rained most of the time we were there. Lots of area to hang out in small groups and lots of TVs! Appliances were updated and kitchen was well stocked. Hot tub was used even in the rain. Our first outing with kid and grandkids post vaccine- will be great memories
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carson R., Cedar Park

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

Great time at Blue Magnolia

Friends and I along with all our kids had a great time at this house. It rained the entire weekend we were there, but fortunately the inside of this house is so large and well spread out that we had plenty of fun inside. Hot tub was a nice getaway, and it was certainly nice that so many of the rooms had TVs. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johnny A.

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

Wonderful Property

The house was as great as the photos. We did have a minor issue with one of the AC’s but it was resolved very quickly! The track to the lake was quite a mission, but the area was beautiful!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

dena p.

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

Wonderful Family Reunion

The property was very well stocked. It was decorated cute and comfortable. It was quite a climb up the steep embankment, but we seemed quite proud ourselves every time. We appreciated the abundance of water toys, life vests and games. The coffee drawer was a big hit! The owners were easy to reach and ontop of their game. Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa O.

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

Beautiful, spacious lake home

Lovely home with welcome feel! Wonderful amenities throughout the home & outdoor spaces! Well equipped throughout. Lake cove access, fishing & swimming equipment, games. Our family, children, grandchildren had a wonderful time at the Blue Magnolia! Highly recommend to any group needing that much room! Thanks so much-you thought of everything a group might need! Easily 5 stars!🤗
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

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

Wonderful time!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay! The house had everything we needed and was very clean. There were 17 of us adults and there were plenty of areas to spread out. We loved the private cove and even floated in it the first evening! We were able to anchor and tie-up the boat and pontoon overnight with no problems. Enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub! And the view was pretty also! We would stay here again 🙂 PS: we are all in our 50's and 60's and had no problem with the path down to the lake. It has a sturdy guardrail. We loved the private cove
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahbub K.

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

Great place

The property was in a great location with plenty of space for our extended family of 17. Only issue we had was having a hard time connecting to the Wifi (which tends to happen in remote areas). The third floor bunk bedroom had some small fly issues which after spraying some bug spray (that was in the house) went away. The cove in the back was absolutely breath taking. However, it's down thru a steep staircase and may not be suitable for some people. All in all - we highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E., Denton, TX. USA

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

Girls weekend getaway - Family

Home was amazing! Just perfect for our family of 16 sisters, daughters, cousins, aunts, grandmothers. Beautifully decorated and well stocked with everything we needed and more! The bedrooms were very comfortable; and the rooms were clean and very well maintained. The outside patio area, firepit and hot tub were also great! The views of the lake especially in the evening were gorgeous. Not great access to the lake but that was okay since it was January. Thank you for providing such a beautiful place for us to enjoy and make many memories. Owners were also very attentive and gracious in their communication with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lola Kofoworade O., Hockley

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

The Whitney Experience

We had a blast! The property is very well maintained and we were especially impressed with the bathrooms which were up to the standard of a hotel even though we were out in the country. It was comfortable sitting outside. Not too hot during most of the day. We were pleasantly surprised we were not inundated with bugs because of the large fans. There are a lot of outdoor areas to relax and the children had fun making s'mores. We took a drive to the Whitney dam which has a lot of walking trails and swimming ponds. Very safe to access through a man made beach. Overall a wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., DFW, Texas, United States

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

Family Pre-Thanksgiving Outing

This is a great location to get together with family for our pre-Thanksgiving outing. Its a bit isolated which means everyone hangs around. We had 13 people, 9 adults and 4 kids (7 and under). The kids loved going down to lake to explore. It a steep hike but doable even for our 3 yr. old granddaughter. The house is great - with the kitchen fully equipped with doubles of most things you typically need. The big surprise was that we didn't find the two bathrooms located in the two bedrooms on the first floor (they are behind the open door to the bedroom) for about an hour. Host was responsive when needed. We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Perfect for a Large Family

Great family get together! Plenty of sleeping spaces with everyone having their own bathroom! Kids hunted for snails. Plenty of seating to visit , inside & outside. Nice campfire at night. Felt like you were secluded but close to a store if needed. Easy check in & out! Would book again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Wonderful Family New Year's Trip

We had a wonderful time here with our family! There were 8 adults and 7 children (almost 3 - 9). One of our families could only come for the day, but we had planned on them staying (2 adults, 3 children ages 1-5). There would have been plenty of room for all! The house is very nice, had everything we needed, and was very clean. Adults and kids enjoyed the hot tub, even in Dec - Jan! (Adults at 11 pm and kids during the day!) We also enjoyed the fire pit on New Year's Eve! The balconies were fun and the views were beautiful. Our son had a camera drone and we got some beautiful videos of our whole family with a view of the lake, then a view of the house when it came back! The children all enjoyed this hike down to the cove and hiking around the curve a bit. The youngest is almost 3 and she did fine, with a little help. They also enjoyed the backyard, but learned they could not throw the football or any balls. One was lost forever in the trees!Jeff answered all my questions promptly before the trip, and we didn't need a thing after we arrived.We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenagh T.

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

Beautiful property, great for large group

We have an annual tradition of doing a June birthday getaway weekend and this house was perfect for the group. Plenty of rooms, well stocked kitchen and pantry, everything in working order and ice cold AC. Thanks for making your home available for a wonderful and memorable weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva S.

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

Husbands 60th birthday weekend

The property was great for our family that got together for my husbands 60th birthday. Enough room for all of us to eat and visit together as well as getting our private space when it was time to retire for the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Teri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Drive down and look before you rent

Main bedroom Ac out. No help From host. Let them know first night. Had a Certified Ac man we us but host would not call him and vet him or give access to room with interior unit to check drains Simple fix more than likely. One bedroom and bath not usable as it was almost 80 at bedtime. Host did reply and state that he tried to Get Ac people out but nothing. Hot tub was also out just a breaker. We took care of that right away. Private cove is not a good description and walk way down is not a walk way it is a slick drop off to a set of stairs. No Fishing from there either as you would not be able to Cast out without getting hung up. House was nice other than Ac. Lots of extras. Three floors so lots of room for kids over the age 3. Steep stairs! Super tight drive way if you think about bringing a boat beware. The then onto the road right before the house might make you think twice. We made the best of it! Had fun with family but would not Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charla M.

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

Family Girls' Trip

This place is great. The location, the number of bedrooms, and baths, the back porch, the view and the quiet peacefulness made this a perfect spot for us all. From my 91 yr old mother down to my 18-month-old great nephews and all in between, we all had a blessed weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla J.

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

Convenient to Whitney and Hillsboro

There were 13 in our group and we had plenty of room. There is a third floor that sleeps 6-7 and that was a little hard for some of us but we knew that when we booked the property. There are not many properties that sleep 13. We were ages 68-70. Has a beautiful view of the lake. There is a very steep incline to get to the lake to fish so that didn't work out for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marc R., Haltom City

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

Great family fun week

Enjoyed the vacation at this house. Lots of great fishing. Only turn off I guess I would have to say is all the trailers/mobile homes on the road leading to the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Girl Getaway

Loved the house. All the comforts of home with six and a half bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

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

Fantastic Stay!

The house was absolutely perfect for our team bonding weekend. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023