Shady Acres Farm | House in Waco

10.0 (83 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Gholson House | Shady Acres Farm

1 Bedroom House in Gholson, Waco

Welcome to The Farm at Shady Acres! Make yourself at home at this freshly remodeled long time family farm. Shady Acres is located 12 miles from Waco, only 20 minutes from downtown Waco and the Magnolia Silos and 15 minutes from historic West, Texas. Shady Acres offers a spacious 1100 square foot one bedroom home with two queen beds, one bath and a large open concept living/kitchen/dining area. The farm sits on a fenced in 4 acre section of a larger 40 acre farm complete with horses and cows. You can experience amazing sunsets and the tranquility of the country while being just a short distance from the city.
Enjoy all the amenities of "city living" with an extremely well-stocked kitchen with, oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator, Keurig and dishwasher. When not enjoying a meal at one of many local restaurants feel free to make yourself at home and cook up your favorite meal. Enjoy your meal either inside or at the outdoor dining area on the screened in porch. You can wrap up your evening by enjoying a cozy fire in the fire pit.
Adjacent to the kitchen is the laundry room with detergent provided.
The Farm at Shady Acres is perfect for all Baylor sporting events and activities, fans of Fixer Upper, workshops at Homestead Heritage, Westfest and any and all Waco events.
When not out enjoying all that Waco and Central Texas have to offer, settle in with HDTV with the Dish Network, play a board game, cards or dominoes. Or, just sit back and relax and enjoy all that country living has to offer.
Standard Rate: $115 per night
NOTE: Administration Fee is McLennan County 2% tax and 7% Waco Hotel/Lodging Tax. VRBO collects state sales tax only.
No pet fee with approval.
CANCELLATION POLICY
100% refund with cancellation more than 30 days of stay
50% refund with cancellation more than 14 days for stay
0% refund within 14 days of visit ($100 damage deposit will be refunded)

Shady Acres Farm is located in Gholson. Shady Acres Farm provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This House features Internet, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Shady Acres Farm has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Gholson has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Gholson, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Wood stove
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
General
  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Lynn L.
Aug 25, 2025 12:06:42 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We were in town for a concert at McLane Stadium in Waco! It was the perfect place to stay. Cute little farmhouse with all the comforts of home!! Would definitely stay here again!!
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