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Pool, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9 , Chefs Kitchen & Spacious

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pool, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9 , Chefs Kitchen & Spacious

Family-friendly 7-bed villa on 2 serene acres in Salado! Private pool, hot tub, huge patio, fire pit swings & outdoor dining. Pets welcome at this friendly property! Perfect for families, couples, holidays, relaxing trips, business travelers & small groups. Enjoy an open floor plan, new appliances & peaceful surroundings. Minutes to Chalk Ridge Falls, Sculpture Garden, Lake Belton, Stillhouse, UMHB, Wineries, Georgetown, Austin, Temple, Mill Creek Golf, Dining, Breweries & Shopping. Sleeps 2-9

Modern Cottage Retreat in Salado | Pool, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9 | Chefs Kitchen & Spacious

Escape to your own private oasis just minutes from downtown Salado! This updated 3-bedroom cottage is perfect for couples, families, groups, and business travelers — offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and space to relax or entertain.

Highlights:

Sleeps 9 comfortably
Private LED-lit pool + hot tub (5 hrs/day included)
Firepit with swings, string lights & outdoor games
Chef’s kitchen, cozy living room & smart TV setup
2 peaceful acres near shops, restaurants & nature

Bedrooms:

Primary Suite: King bed, ensuite bath, twin mattress, backyard access
Bedroom 2: Queen bed + twin pull-out — great for couples or parents with kids
Bedroom 3: Two twin beds + twin pull-out — ideal for kids or extra guests

Gourmet Kitchen & Cozy Living Space:

Fully stocked kitchen with stainless appliances & island bar
Large dining table — perfect for meals or game night
Living room with plush seating & 55" Smart TV (Netflix, Hulu, LEMO)

Backyard Paradise:

Heated pool available on request ( Additional cost )
Hot tub use included (5 hours/day)
Firepit with swings & string lights
Ping pong, cornhole, Spikeball, pool basketball
Gas grill & outdoor dining area

Why You’ll Love It:
Room for the whole group — sleeps 9
Private, peaceful setting with top-tier amenities
Designed for relaxing, entertaining & making memories
Just 5 minutes to downtown Salado’s best shops, cafés & art spots

House Rules & Important Info

No Parties or Unapproved Events
Small gatherings (up to 20 people) must be approved in advance due to septic limitations.

Parties are strictly prohibited — thanks for respecting our home.

Fire Features
Indoor fireplace is decorative only.

Enjoy the outdoor fire pit under the stars — bring marshmallows!

No Smoking or Vaping Indoors
Please step outside to smoke. We appreciate you keeping the indoor air fresh.

Pet-Friendly (With Approval)
One small dog (under 20 lbs) allowed with a $50 fee.

Larger dogs may be approved on request.

All pets must be crated when left alone.

Parking:
Huge driveway — space for 15+ vehicles. Perfect for group stays or trailers.

Pool & Hot Tub Details
Pool heating available (approx. $8.50/hour based on propane use).

Hot tub use included (up to 5 hours/day).

We control settings remotely — just message us when you're ready to relax.

Discover Historic Salado
Founded in 1859 along the famous Chisholm Trail, Salado is full of small-town charm, Texas history, and unforgettable experiences.

Top Local Favorites:
Salado Historic District – Quaint shops, art galleries, and 1800s architecture
Stagecoach Inn – Texas's oldest hotel, now a restaurant & museum
Wineries & Breweries – Try Salado Winery, Chupacabra, and more

Annual Events Worth Catching:
March: Wildflower Festival & Pizza Fest
May: Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering
June: Shakespeare on the Rock & Beer Fest
July–Aug: Salado Legends Performances
Oct: Sirena’s Creekside Carnival, Oktoberfest, Jingle Walk
Nov: Scottish Gathering & Highland Games
Dec: Christmas Stroll & “A Christmas Carol”

Top Attractions Near the Cottage

Culture & History:
Salado Historic District
Stagecoach Inn
Sculpture Garden

Outdoor Fun:
Salado Creek Park (fishing, picnics) – 5 mi
Chalk Ridge Falls (waterfalls, hikes) – 7 mi
Dana Peak Park (hiking, biking) – 8 mi
Stillhouse Hollow Marina – 14 mi
Belton Lake – 19 mi

Wine & Golf:
Salado Winery & Chupacabra Craft Beer
Mill Creek Golf Club

Quick Distance Guide:
Salado Main Street – 5 miles
UMHB (Belton) – 15 miles
Magnolia Silos (Waco) – 53 miles
UT Austin – 55 miles

Property Notices & Safety

Wildlife:
You're in the Texas Hill Country! While rare, sightings of spiders or other wildlife can happen. Please avoid tall grass areas.

Security Cameras:

Front door: monitored via Vivint doorbell

Rear camera: monitors pool equipment & driveway area only

Other Notes:

No fireworks allowed

Minimum booking age: 27

Property manager

Kelly Lemmons

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
All checkout instructions are located in the Salado springs book next to front door.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: Dog must be in a kennel if you leave the house!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Events reach out before booking! NO PARTIES!!
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Salado, TX

What's nearby

  • Salado Winery Co. & Salado Wine Seller - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Mill Creek Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Mill Creek Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Bell County Expo Center - 12 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Stillhouse Park - 22 min drive - 17.4 miles

Getting around

  • Temple Station - 21 min drive
  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Steaks & Bar-Be-Que - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Opa's Schnitzel Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Barrow Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Shed - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pool, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9 , Chefs Kitchen & Spacious have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Pool, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9 , Chefs Kitchen & Spacious pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Pool, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9 , Chefs Kitchen & Spacious?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9 , Chefs Kitchen & Spacious?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pool, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9 , Chefs Kitchen & Spacious located?

Located in the heart of Salado, this golf holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Stillhouse Hollow Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Salado Sculpture Garden and Salado Winery Co. & Salado Wine Seller. Salado Creek and Salado Glassworks are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Pool, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9 , Chefs Kitchen & Spacious Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Amazing place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay. It was very clean and taken care of. Communication was amazing with the host. The house is very cozy and the backyard was a place of relaxation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The wonderful amenities fit all of our families needs during our stay. From the local suggestions for places to visit during our stay to the large private pool everything exceeded our expectations. My family and I are already looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

The house and host were both fantastic. Everything was exactly as listed/pictured and communication with host was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

OMG!!! Everything was awesome home is beautiful great amenities the peacefulness and seclusion was a plus my family and I really enjoyed everything.Host was very nice and attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Home was very nice and very updated. They exceeded in having everything you would need with games, ping pong, floaties for pool. Kitchen and bathrooms also well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Our family of 5 stayed here for the holidays. We have family spread out nearby but no one has enough room to host big groups. This property is setup perfectly to entertain both inside and out. The beds were very comfortable and the area is very quiet. This was our first ever VRBO and it was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

This property was absolutely AMAZING!! It was so well stocked with the absolutely unexpected. It was clean, tidy, and well organized. We needed nothing! All toiletries, dishware, small appliances, etc., were provided, we literally needed to bring nothing but food and ourselves for the stay! And the pool was amazing. There were floaties, pool toys, outside games, tabletop games, I could go on and on! The communication with the host was excellent. The outside was so tucked away and inviting, there were even deer right out front! I'd recommend this place to anyone and I'd go back in the future. Couple of tidbits of advice.....1. The pool is insanely deep so beware if you arent a decent swimmer, or cant float! And watch the kiddos. 2. If nature unnerves you, youd better stay inside, lol. Overall, beautiful place, Kelly and Kelly have provided an absolutely wonderful space away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Rent it, you won't regret your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We spent a long weekend visiting our favorite Texas town and only wish we’d found this rental sooner. The home is beautifully appointed and so very comfortable. The pool and outdoor space was a the icing on the cake. Our hosts have seriously thought of everything. Honestly, I think they must have stayed at a ton of short term rentals and made a list of the amenities they wished had been in them and then created the perfect experience. There’s plenty of furniture in the common areas, loads of towels, including for the pool, large closets with hangers, well stocked bathrooms, a large kitchen with all the appliances and utensils you could hope for, welcome snacks, and a comprehensive list of suggestions of places to explore in the area. The communication from the hosts was easy, warm, and just the right amount. We use VRBO quite a bit when we travel and have had some great experiences. This getaway hit all the notes we look for to make a stay great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10

Let me start by saying the hosts were hospitable & friendly & communicated througout our stay. There were only beds for 7 people, not 9. After night 1, I noticed the throw pillows on the bed were covered in dog hair. My husband began cleaning the entire house, the amount of dog hair swept up was excessive & disgusting, it filled the vaccum. Our clothes were covered in it when we sat on the furniture; we bought lent rollers and cleaned the couches, and ran it over all beds, sheets and pillows. All throw pillows in every room & throw blankets were completely covered in dog hair. There were handfuls of hair between beds & the wall. We went through 4 lent rollers to make the home more acceptable. The silverware drawers are full of dirt, the pot holders were disgusting with food caked on them. When we showered the first time & used the "clean towels" dog hair was all over us, so I re-washed everything. I pre-washed every dish used to prepare food. I chose this home bc they were highly rated. I absolutely would not stay here again and likely would not stay at another "pet friendly" listing because of this experience. If we had an alternative place to stay and didn't already pay an arm and leg to stay here, we definitely would have checked out and went elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We traveled here with family to enjoy the area over spring break. It was a quick trip to the lake, and into town to experience the history of the region. Our family enjoyed spending most of our time outside with the beautiful layout of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We stayed a weekend for my daughter’s 16th birthday. The property was perfect. House is stunning. The pool was great. Hosts were amazing. The house has everything you need! We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Wonderful house, pool, and grounds. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and had the best stocked kitchen I’ve ever experienced. There were pool floats and towels available. Truly a great stay. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great place with really nice pool and hot tub. Super clean & comfortable. Super communications for super accommodations. Most thoughtful host ever. Lots of privacy too. Wish we could live here full time. We sure love the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024