Perfect Getaway On The River Yet Minutes Drive To Magnolia And Waco Attractions

China Spring, Texas
$186 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The River Retreat has a peaceful setting on the Brazos River, allowing you to relax and enjoy the beautiful river view. A short distance to the Mammoth State Park, Cameron Park Zoo, Waco Regional Airport. 15 miles to Magnolia Market and less than that to McLane Stadium, Baylor University, Dr. Pepper Museum, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, Waco Suspension Bridge, numerous eating establishments, nightlife, antiques, and tours.

Newly and completely renovated throughout, its beautifully decorated and very clean. Double oven, complete set of pots and pans, Keurig coffee pot, electric teakettle, toaster, microwave and dishwasher. Lighted covered parking, Large comfortable living area plus enclosed sun room. Large fenced yard perfect for outdoor games plus a fire pit for s'mores by the river.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1160 Sq Ft (108 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jeff M.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    My family enjoyed very much their time in your wonderful home. Very inviting, comfortable with ample room for them to enjoy table games - which thoughtfully provided. They felt like they were in a magazine. Thank you.

  • Megan S.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    Ms. Linda's house was clean, inviting, and so much detailed thought went into the preperation and presentation for our stay. It was perfect for our kids and we really enjoyed the time. Thank you!

  • Emily J.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    The Retreat was perfect for our family! Quiet and cozy. We very much appreciated all the details put into the comfort and cuteness of the house. It was hard to get out of the lush beds. The location by the river was great and we loved the outdoor space. Linda has thought of everything you could need!

  • Monique J.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Great communication! Awesome and quaint and beautiful little spot! We loved it!

  • Danae F.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    loved our stay! Everything was perfect. Linda had so many special touches. We will definitely be back.

  • James P.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    This wonderful river getaway exceeded our expectations. Everything was wonderful. My wife loved the decor and I enjoyed access to nature. We will stay here again!

  • Janci L.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    This was a lovely little cottage very close to the river and you can walk down to the river from the cottage. The host, Linda, was very kind and gracious and had lots of “extras” like popcorn and granola bars and water for guests and she has a wonderful flair for decorating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back!

  • Amy C.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    Close to the water. Nice deck area. Host was very responsive. Would visit again!

  • Taylor G.

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay! The place was super cute, very clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. The host was incredibly responsive and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Amber S.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Loved this place so much! So inviting and peaceful! My kids absolutely enjoyed it, they enjoyed the nearby creek which kept them pretty busy! Neighbor was very friendly also and let us use his property to access the creek! The aesthetic of the house felt so nostalgic yet so modern. Definitely would return!

  • Foster H.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    Very clean, sweet patios, river bank sitting area, and gallst water views to the north...highly recommended.

  • Si S.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    If you like peacefulness with a small town feel, take advantage of this gem next time you visit Waco. Easy access to Waco without the hustle and bustle of the city. Host was very communicative, and place was very clean.

  • Edie O.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    Happy to see that the kitchen supplied every sort of coffee preparation you might want, especially since we forgot to pack a French press. Coasters would be nice. Otherwise, we’ll supplied though small kitchen.

  • Jacob C.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    We had a wonderful time. We caught some fish at the river, my daughter loved the lights in the enclosed porch and it had everything we needed!

  • Julie R.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    This was the perfect property for our family. It was my husband’s first Ironman 70.3 and the home allowed him a great place to prep and recover from his successful race. It was really clean and Linda was wonderfully responsive. The home was cozy and well appointed. The beds were very comfortable. All around it was an excellent place for us. Thank you, Linda!

  • Nicole S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    My family and I needed a relaxing getaway! The house was perfect. We had plenty of space and enjoyed the river and fire pit. We grilled both nights and enjoyed the deck. The living room was very cozy. The sun room was fun and comfortable. We all slept well! We enjoyed watching the rain through the windows on our last day; it was very relaxing. We hope to return soon! Thank you!

  • Barry M.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed. Will definitely return. Especially loved access to the river.

  • Tammie L.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    We stayed here for our summer family vacation and it was beyond fantastic. The Retreat was amazing we made so many memories and had such a wonderful time,playing games,fishing ,floating in the river,laughing and just relaxing. We can't wait to go back and make more memories. The beds were wonferful,wonderful quiet location,it had everything you needed ,jusy bring yourselves and clothes. ,relax and enjoy.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$186+
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