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Bartlett Bank - Unique Stay - As Seen in Movies!

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Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

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Bartlett, TX
  • Popular LocationGranger Lake15 min drive
  • Popular LocationBell County Expo Center28 min drive
  • Popular LocationKalahari Indoor Water Park42 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Bartlett Bank - Unique Stay - As Seen in Movies!

The Bartlett National Bank now boasts 2 bedrooms in the old banker office space, a kitchen in what was the old teller station with the teller walls still in tact. The Bank Managers office is now your study and contains letters originally written in that very office in the early 1920's. The old bank vaults serve as a pantry and wine cellar. The soaring ceilings are ornate and showcase the true beauty of this historic building. You'll be able to gaze at the detail while resting on the sleeper sofa in the bank lobby turned living room.

The Bartlett National Bank is a one of a kind stay in the most photographed town in Texas! We can't wait to welcome you! And when its time to go, you won't get a list of 'chores'. We know you are on vacation! We do hope folks will take great care of our historic property, and when you leave our cleaning crew will make it sparkle for the next guest!
You will have the entire unit. Prior to check in you will receive a secure door code that will only be available for your stay. No other guest will have had your code. There are 2 front doors. The door with the entry code is the door that faces Clark Street (and is lit by the street lamp). Immediately inside to the right is a light switch. The wifi password will be sent to you along with your key code. Park anywhere on Clark or Evie Streets.

In the unit we have created a guest manual and this is in the kitchen. We also put together a book to tell you all about the bank and what fun stories we have learned about it from our renovation and talks with the sweet neighbors in Bartlett.

We love this old Bank! We've spent long hard hours restoring it and we hope you love it as much as we do!

Thanks for being our guest,
Rick and Jennifer

This is a historic town with glimpses of history at every turn. The murals are a fun reason to get out and walk the streets of downtown Bartlett. There are quaint places to eat and some fun shops to explore.

Remember everything is bigger in Texas! Even the bugs! Despite regular pest control services there are occasional bugs in Texas that can’t be helped. Old buildings are prone to have the occasional spider and seasonally in Texas we see crickets.

Please be aware that the interior staircase is historic and is only 24" wide. There is one bedroom and full bath downstairs, the second bedroom and bath are upstairs along with a twin bed in the old Bank manager's office in an open loft-like space. There are no doors on the upstairs bedroom spaces - so bring your full jammies! There is also a sofa bed in the living room (making 2 beds available on the lower level).

We ask guests not to use any candles or fires and not to hang or affix anything to the walls. This is a historic building and we want to preserve it for many generations to come! Thank you for understanding.

From 95, Turn into Bartlett on Clark Street and the Bank is on the corner of East Clark and Evie Streets. Easy access from Temple/Belton, Georgetown, I-35, Austin.

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Property manager

Jennifer Welch

Languages

English

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 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

Bartlett

This vacation home is located in Bartlett. Salado Sculpture Garden and Georgetown Palace Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mill Creek Golf Club and Dancing Bee Winery. Salado Glassworks and Salado Winery Co. & Salado Wine Seller are also worth visiting.
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Bartlett, TX

What's nearby

  • Granger Lake - 15 min drive
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple - 26 min drive
  • Bell County Expo Center - 28 min drive
  • Round Rock Sports Center - 41 min drive
  • Kalahari Indoor Water Park - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Taylor Station - 25 min drive
  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taqueria Sonora - 8 min drive
  • Cotton Club & Steakhouse - 9 min drive
  • Crossroads Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Ace's Bar - 9 min drive
  • Railroad Cafe - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bartlett Bank - Unique Stay - As Seen in Movies! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend girls trip
Nice central location, host is very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Love the history provided
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome unique stay!!!
The bank is a unique place to stay. We loved it! The place was very clean. The host was very responsive to any questions. Only upgrades I’d suggest is provide a microwave and better beds. But overall 5 *****
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D., LAKE DALLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Engagement party
The bank building is awesome! Wonderfully done and extremely comfortable. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim K., Dripping Springs, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Stay
Old building full of rich history.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Welch

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We LOVE historic buildings and we try to save as many as we can. This old Bank renovation and historic preservation was a project filled with passion and love - there is even a love note inside the walls that Rick wrote for Jennifer during the renovation!

Why they chose this property

Bartlett is the most photographed town in Texas - come see what its all about. The Bartlett National Bank was an operating bank from 1904-1931 and again for a brief time in the early 1990's. Its been abandoned all the rest of the years util 2019 when we restored it. We've included as many original features as possible and you will find pieces of the story of the Bartlett National Bank throughout the building. There are surprises at every turn!

What makes this property unique

Where else can you sleep in a historic bank? The bank vault floor is made out of pennies! The front bank vault is now the pantry. Inside the bank Managers office (upstairs) is a letter that was written in that very room in 1925 (make sure you read the letter - its funny!) . While staying in Bartlett, you can walk through town, enjoy coffee at the nearby coffee shop, or head to Granger for BBQ or dancing at the Cotton Club.

Languages:

English
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