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Stylish retreat on 45 acres for 10 guests. 2 bed/2 bath, gourmet kitchen.

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Outdoor seating
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Property grounds
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Temple, TX
  • Place, Belton Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Leona Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master

1 King Bed

The Bunk Room (Loft)

2 Single Bunk Beds and 4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stylish retreat on 45 acres for 10 guests. 2 bed/2 bath, gourmet kitchen.

Fully furnished 2-story retreat space for up to 10 guests. Private and secure on 45 wooded acres in Central Texas. Close to Temple, Belton, Ft. Hood and Waco destinations. Perfect for scrapbooking or crafting retreats or large families or groups wanting to be together. King sized master bedroom on first floor, 8 guest "Bunk Room" on 2nd story. 2 full bathrooms with tiled walk-in showers. Newly renovated in 2020. Full gourmet kitchen with 5-burner gas stove and oven, double sized fridge and freezer. Outdoor dining and seating.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

Contact owner

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking anywhere on property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1061329vb
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: Contact owner
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Temple

Located in Temple, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Mother Neff State Park and Belton Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Western Hills Park and Heritage Park. Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum and Beall Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Temple, TX

What's nearby

  • Belton Lake - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Leona Park - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • White Flint Park - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Crossroads Recreational Complex - 9 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Temple Station - 20 min drive
  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪William Hoyt Bagel & Brew - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Commonwealth - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Backyard Bar-B-Q - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Monkey Barrel - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish retreat on 45 acres for 10 guests. 2 bed/2 bath, gourmet kitchen. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stylish retreat on 45 acres for 10 guests. 2 bed/2 bath, gourmet kitchen.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stylish retreat on 45 acres for 10 guests. 2 bed/2 bath, gourmet kitchen.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish retreat on 45 acres for 10 guests. 2 bed/2 bath, gourmet kitchen.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish retreat on 45 acres for 10 guests. 2 bed/2 bath, gourmet kitchen. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Belton Lake, McGregor Park and Leona Park. Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area and White Flint Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Great Place

Great Place, Quiet wooded area. Plenty of beds and room. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie T.

Beautiful place. Would not return.

Beautiful place. Would not go back. Not a good place to go if you have a boat and need room to turn around. I walked outside in the morning to set up breakfast outside for the kids and overheard the owner raising her voice to my husband about ruts in the grass. I understand she was upset, but she could have chosen to be more professional/polite about the situation. She also showed up right at 10am on the day we were leaving. I would not consider this place private.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carleen W.

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

Awesome getaway place

This property is really nice for getting away from everything. The lodging itself was extremely clean and had everything needed for a relaxing stay. There was a constant breeze blowing through when on the porch. We will definitely be back. One of nicer places I've ever stayed with VBRO.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nosy Neighbors

We believed this place would be very private given the location and description. Instead, the neighbor walked his dog within 5 feet of our sitting on the front porch two different times during our 36 hour stay. Other than that, which is a huge deal to me and my wife, the place was clean, well-stocked, and scenic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

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

Very peaceful place to stay

Enjoyable stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

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

Awesome

We enjoyed our stay very much. Unique quiet, private and secluded property. Would recommend very much if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandra G.

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

Super Cute Loft!

We had such a nice, relaxing stay at the loft. Everything was super clean and the beds were comfortable! We even spotted a baby and mama deer on a walk on the property. Thank you so much! James and Chandra
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Great stay

The property is beautiful and the loft is clean and pretty and comfortable! We had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby W.

Great family bonding spot!

We stayed there with another family and truly enjoyed all The Loft has to offer. We spent a lot of time just hanging out and relaxing. The kids had a blast too! We have friends already asking where we were as they loved the photos I posted on my social media. 😬
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Family friendly !

Family friendly place that is comfortable and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P.

Perfect place for a family getaway!!!

The place was set back inside a secure ranch, surrounded by beautiful trees and scenery, and very private. Often times we never meet the owners, but this time we met or talked on the phone. The owners were very responsive, a pleasure to talk to, and very supportive. The "house" was absolutely gorgeous and was perfect for our family to share time together for our daughter's graduation. It had everything we needed and more. The beds in the Loft were very comfortable. It was evident a lot of work was put into this place, and the woodwork was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon C.

The place was just beautiful....was a great place for my sisters and I to spend together!

The Loft it’s self was just outstanding!!! My family and I loved it! If you smoke this is definitely not the place for you!!! PROHIBITED 🚭 ...24 hr cameras ....and their business is on the other side of the loft and they are there everyday!!!! So no sleeping in ...which we had stayed up till 4 AM waiting for family to arrive from traveling....2 from Hawaii and 2 from Michigan...and couldn’t not sleep that day due to saws and banging from the owners business on the other side of wall!! Overall the place was magnificent....wish we could have spent more time with family!! Went by way too fast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Yes, we are on 50 heavily wooded acres of with pristine old growth trees and therefore we must be extra careful about any potential source of sparks that might lead to an unintentional fire. We are grateful for everyone's understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Clean, loved the decor, great place!

We loved the open space, the large Jenga set on the porch, the ping pong table, and the awesome furniture. We would definitely stay here again! Thanks so much Tricia!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephani s.

Say YES to the Dress and YES to The Loft!

It was PERFECT!! We hosted a “Say YES to the Dress” bridesmaids fitting party - there were 8 of us- and we had the best time ever!! Mark & Trica even designed my daughter a beautiful guest book - the woodwork and attention to detail at The Loft was well thought out and beautiful. I would highly recommend this property and these hosts! We will be returning for a girls weekend! We LOVED it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette D.

Lovely country retreat

What a delightful property! Upscale design, unique family loft bedroom with built-in bunk beds. Beautiful woodwork in kitchen, handcrafted by the owners. Amazing wooded acres offer a variety of recreational activities like a fire pit, hammock, games, and walking trails, not to mention close proximity to the lake. What a gem!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks ya'all. Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy A.

Nice, relaxing, and spacious!

Very nice and relaxing. Working out of town for a couple weeks and it was really nice to relax in a home away from home than to go back to a cramped hotel room. The overhead rainfall showerheads, kitchen and decor were all nice touches that made it feel like home. I would have like a double or queen bed but the oversized twins were still big enough for a 6 foot 1- 235 lb male lol. We have quite a bit of work in the area so we will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Just in case you missed it, the sofa is a pull out Queen-sized bed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Perfect girls weekend

The property is beautiful and the Loft is so perfectly decorated. We loved all the barn doors and the little details. I will recommend this place to all my friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Absolutely hands down the best country lodging!

Tricia and Mark are perfect hosts. The loft was perfect for two families! We felt so at home! The kids loved being here! We will plan on returning!! Can’t wait.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie B.

Cute, cozy place! Great space for a sisters weekend.

The kitchen was great, especially for a group who prefers to cook vs eating out. Bedroom is roomy, and provides small privacy curtains. Few things we noticed.. only one shower at a time, or you get cold water. Recommend bringing slippers/ house socks... blue floor turned the bottom of our feet blue/dirty (came right off in shower though). It is connected to their shop, noises from shop were noticeable when they were using equipment. People came and went to the shop, but didn’t feel like a privacy issue or bothered us. When heater turned on, it woke some people up during the night with the noise. Despite the few things, we would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Boundless charm!!

From Coffee on the porch to bunk beds that scream for you to say “Goodnight John Boy”, all was wonderful! The pictures do not do justice. The detail and obvious love and work put in to the property are amazing. We had a fabulous stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

Excellent as usual.

All aspects of the stay are a reflection of the character of the owners. Just great people to know and consider friends. Keep up the good work, see ya next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Sandra H.

Not a fan of having all the beds in one room, otherwise, the house was clean and nice.

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Our listing provides multiple photos of our retreat space, with details of the sleeping arrangements. It includes 8 twin beds (4 single + 2 sets of bunks) and 1 queen sleeper sofa. We also have 1 day bed.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Loved everything!

This is a beautiful space for a crafting weekend! The owners built it on their own and spared no detail! Everything was beautiful and we loved the extra design touches. They were wonderful to work with and my group crafted all day and all night! A few notes---wifi was fabulous, cell reception wasn't as great inside of the house. However, that's not a complaint--it was actually wonderful to not have service! (Those one Verizon did get reception inside, other just went out on the porch as needed). We made suggestions to the owners that better lighting and extra power strips in the craft area would make it absolutely perfect. We will definitely come back here for our annual crafting weekend! I absolutely can't wait to come back! Get a group of crafters together and enjoy every moment!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

jolene f.

Relaxed family vacation

We loved the place. It was so nice and we really enjoyed the firepit, and starting gazing. Absolutely beautiful!

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Tricia Richner

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We bought the property (45+ acres) in 2010 and renovated the house that was on it for my parents. We had so such fun that we decided to build a workshop which we then made into the 2 story facility you see here. We're sort of fixer-uppers on overdrive. The workshop is a fully functioning working saw-mill, business. We did everything you see here ourselves - meaning my dear husband and dad did all of the work, from the shiplap wall to the tile in the showers. Phew, glad it's done.

Why they chose this property

We just love being in the city but secluded from the rest of the world. It is QUIET and DARK at night.

What makes this property unique

Lots of outdoor areas and inside is as unique as you will find in this area. Great location - close to major cities, but off the beaten path, quiet and serene. Great for families - corn hole, large jenga provided. Walking/hiking trails. lots of wildlife.

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