Title: The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. Family-friendly vacation home in Crawford with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. ![Pool - The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. (Crawford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27130800/27130727/w4000h2665x0y2-8c494e3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. (Crawford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27130800/27130727/149e00dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. (Crawford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27130800/27130727/w3998h2665x2y2-17893047.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. (Crawford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27130800/27130727/de8a6994.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. (Crawford)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27130800/27130727/w3998h2665x2y2-411fe6c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Gathering Oaks Retreat, a serene 30-acre haven near Waco. Savor the modern-rustic charm of The Gathering House with its newly renovated kitchen and spacious patio surrounded by sky-high live oaks. Unwind in one of four full baths or enjoy a game of ping-pong, corn-hole, or giant jenga. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 144000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. Gathering Oaks Retreat is located on 30 acres just outside of Waco and 15 minutes to Magnolia Market and downtown attractions. This is the perfect country escape after a busy day in town. Decorated with a fresh modern-rustic vibe, The Gathering House will include a newly renovated kitchen with a huge butcher block island for central gathering. The 41-foot enclosed patio features solid windows that frame the serenity of the property with sky-high live oaks. Each bedroom has luxurious linens, fresh decorations and is very clean! There are 4 full baths and 1 additional half bath upstairs. Other guests may be on the property and have access to the courtyards, fire pits, and pool area. There are washers, ping pong, corn-hole, giant jenga, plus a seasonal pool for your enjoyment. The Gathering House is usually only rented within a one month window based upon availability and seasonality. The Gathering House is part of Gathering Oaks Retreat as a whole which can be rented up to two years in advance with listing #960045\. Gathering Oaks Retreat offers The 5 Bedroom Gathering House, a Two Bedroom Cottage, 4 Tiny Houses, and 9 King and Queen hotel suites on property sleeping up to 50 for reunions, retreats and weddings. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool - Hot tub - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: no smoking inside any buildings ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Table tennis - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23980000/23971500/23971453/w4000h2665x0y2-c3d214aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Cottage on Country Retreat Destination with Pool & 20 Minutes to Waco!! 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Crawford - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=102556598&PinnedHotelID=102556598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122870000/122868700/122868664/92dfc5e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oak & Anchor Villa - Luxe Escape • Pool & Spa Crawford - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning CA $212 CA $542 total includes taxes & fees Dec 24 - Dec 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=122868664&PinnedHotelID=122868664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: playground on property ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Extra fees apply if hosting a party. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking inside any buildings ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 70 Note from host: Extra fees apply if hosting a party. Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as 5 Bedroom Gathering House Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX 5 Bedroom Gathering Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX Crawford 5 Bedroom Gathering Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX 5 Bedroom Gathering House Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX 5 Bedroom Gathering Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX Crawford 5 Bedroom Gathering House Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX 5 Bedroom Gathering Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX Crawford 5 Bedroom Gathering Just 15 Minutes Outside Waco TX ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=31.59617,-97.34226&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:e_%7B_EbdcqQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBS%40QBQBOBQBSBODQBODSBODODQDOFQDODOFQFMFQFMFQFMFOHOFMHMHOHMHMHMHMHMJMHKJMHKJKJKJKJKJKLIJKJILIJILKJGLILGLILGLGLGLGLGNELGLENELENELCNCLENCNCLCNANCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBLBNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJFLJJHLHJHJJLHJJJJJJJJJJHJJLHJJLHLHLHLHLHLHNHLFLHNFNFLFPFLFPFLFPDNDNFPDNDPDNBNDRBNDPBNBRBPBNBP%40PBR%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FR%40P%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FP%3FRAP%3FPAPAPAPARAPCPAPCPCPCPCPCNEPCPEPCNEPENEPGNENEPGNGNGNGNGNGNGLINGNILILILINILIJILKLIJKLIJKJKJKLKJKHMHKJKJMFKJMHKHMFMHMFMFMHMFMDMFODMFMDODMDODMDOBMBOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMGOEMGMEMGMIMGMGMIMGKIMIKKMGKKKKMIKIKKKMKKKKIKKMIKKMIMIKIMIOIMIMIMGOIOGMGOGOGOGOGOGOEQEOGOEQEOEQCOEQCQEQCOCQCQCQCQAQCQAQASAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VXb-Fzb9oyjuTlTYyV8SV492QoY=) Crawford, TX #### What's nearby - Lake Waco \- 6 min drive \- 7.8 km - Ascension Providence \- 13 min drive \- 20.1 km - Ascension Medical Group Providence Pain Management Clinic \- 13 min drive \- 20.1 km - Carleen Bright Arboretum \- 14 min drive \- 20.1 km - Extraco Events Center \- 17 min drive \- 22.7 km #### Getting around - McGregor Station - 24 min drive - Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shell - ‬15 min drive - ‪Bush’s Chicken - ‬15 min drive - ‪Griff's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪Bush's Chicken! - ‬12 min drive - ‪Ratso's - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. have a pool? ### Is The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. ? ### What time is check-out at The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. ? ### Where is The 5 bedroom Gathering House with pool just 15 minutes outside of Waco, TX. located? ## Have a question? 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