Located in Lacy-Lakeview, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
As most recall, this Luxuriously appointed, fully renovated barn boasts 4 Bedrooms, a "Grand Dining Hall" (that still seats an army). Sitting area/Den, Trendy Kitchen, Living Room, Breakfast Area, 2 Full Bathrooms. Recently added over 2,000sq ft of outdoor living space with cover patio, decking, pergola, outdoor kitchen with gas grill. Sofas, chairs, benches & dining table can seat a huge group while enjoying fire tables for warmth & ambience! Property is fenced with an electric entry gate & set away from road and any surrounding neighbors.
BEDROOMS: (Lush pillows bedding & quality linens)
Downstairs: *Bedroom 1- King Bed *Bedroom 2- Queen Bed
Outdoors: Upstairs deck with Pergola & seating Downstairs covered patio & deck w seating Playground area with swing & playhouse Dining table & chairs Kitchen w gas grill, sink, fridge & icemaker Patio fire tables Outdoor propane heaters Picnic table
This remarkable home sits on over 16 acres of Private land covered in Oak trees, a private pond & lake, wildflowers. Six of these acres are heavily wooded & perfect for a wildlife expedition. The property is nestled alongside the banks of a spring fed (20acre) bass filled lake, perfect for any fisherman. Your stay will be enhanced with the following amenities:
Tv High-speed internet/WiFi Flatscreen in livingroom Tv's in master & den Apple TV- live streaming DVD player Fishing Equipment
Conveniently located just 1 mile off I-35, only 9 miles from McLane Stadium & 10 miles from Magnolia Markets, "The Silos". Cameron Park, Cameron Park Zoo, Texas Rangers Museum, Dr Pepper Museum, Mayborn Museum, Brazos River & The Shops of River Square Center are all within a 15 minute drive.
This property was never occupied, as the Meek family was transferred out of state before they were able to occupy the home!! It remains almost identical to what aired on Season 3, episode 6 of the FIXER UPPER! You will certainly feel captivated by your surroundings both inside & out. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed!!
*Please note, this land is in its natural form & has some great rugged terrain. The lake and tree covered areas are kept somewhat organic & are part of the nostalgia that makes the Barndominium experience so unique! Fishing, kayaking, lounge floating or just taking a dip in the lake are welcomed. Just be aware that it doesn't have sandy white beaches so the banks may have some areas of high grass or floating Lilly-like pads, depending on the season & weather.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
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: 2,700 square feet
Policies
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Lock the doors
Bag all trash and place in the outside receptacles (beside the outdoor staircase)
Leave used beds unmade
Gather towels & place in bathrooms or laundry room
Start dishwasher
Lock doors
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs and cats only
5 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: $100 per pet per stay (pre approval required)
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Lake & Pond on-site, not responsible for accidents
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact me in regards Private parties
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
Check-out: 11:00 AM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Note from host: Please contact me in regards Private parties
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Lacy-Lakeview, close to Magnolia Market at the Silos, Waco Mammoth National Monument, and Cameron Park Zoo. Heart O' Texas Speedway is also within a driving distance of 3.4 mi.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is HGTV’s “BARNDOMINIUM” 16 Acres w/ Lake, Outdoor Kitchen, Decks & Playground good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include access to a chef, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Does HGTV’s “BARNDOMINIUM” 16 Acres w/ Lake, Outdoor Kitchen, Decks & Playground have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional), which is 10.8 mi away (20 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at HGTV’s “BARNDOMINIUM” 16 Acres w/ Lake, Outdoor Kitchen, Decks & Playground?
Yes, every accommodation at HGTV’s “BARNDOMINIUM” 16 Acres w/ Lake, Outdoor Kitchen, Decks & Playground comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 100 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jamie L.
Jun 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
TLC
This property has a lot of potential but needs some TLC to be a great stay. You really aren’t able to fish or swim. It needs some sort of dock to get past all the buildup at the bank. Overall we did enjoy our stay but there were just a few little things that need to be addressed.
Jamie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eleanor K.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Chip & Joanne Experience
Being a big "Fixer Upper" and Chip & Joanna Gaines fan, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to book this property! The grounds and home were beautiful, and you could tell it was totally Joanna's vibe inside. We even watched the Fixer Upper episode where they remodeled the Barndominium while we were there...that was fun! We were looking around at everything as they were doing it, which was really entertaining. (Season 3, Episode 7).The rooms were very comfortable and clean. The property was fairly well stocked with household items, minus a few minor things (salt & pepper, napkins), but nothing to complain about.The grounds were pretty and it was quiet and peaceful there. It was entertaining to watch the family of deer pass by through the large french doors.The banquet table is so impressive! We ate meals there since one of our party was elderly and couldn't really do the stairs to go up where the kitchen was. That actually took a little getting used to (having the kitchen and living area upstairs), and may be something to consider for future visitors.Overall, we really enjoyed it. It wasn't just a place to stay, it was an experience!
Eleanor K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Annika C.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
My family and I loved our stay at the Barndominium!! It was spacious and had great views. The host was also very friendly and responsive to all our questions. We really liked that the home was near to the Silos and other attractions in the area.
Annika C.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pradeep C.
Mar 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pradeep C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
julie m.
Mar 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Reading Retreat
Ten ladies spent a lovely weekend at the Barndominium; we had our book discussions inside and outside on the deck. We enjoyed shopping at Fanled book shop and the Silos.
julie m.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Waco Experience
The Barndeminium is exactly as expected. We had a great time and the property is within 15 minutes of every attraction we attended. We visited the Silos, the Castle, and did Zoo lights.
Melissa B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna H.
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fanily Christmas
wonderful location, easy to drive to, easy access to the property, big open area for the kids to run around, great communication with the hosts. We had an amazing time. Only issue was that its a two story so it would be hard for someone with disabilities to navigate.
Donna H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany B.
Nov 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving getaway
Traveling from several locations, our extended family enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving get together. The large table made the dining experience more special and the views and weather were perfect. From playing games, to fishing and breaking bread together, this experience was one to be cherished and remembered.
Tiffany B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Kathy L.
Aug 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely but not functional
The property and barndominium are lovely. Unfortunately every outside door had huge wasps flying around their nests. We tried spraying them but unfortunately couldn't get them under control. We couldnt let the children in our party outside because of this. Clearly those wasps that Chip tried to get rid of came back! Our next issue was the A/C unit could not keep the upstairs where the kitchen and main living room are cool. During the day it was a uncomfortable 84 degrees. We were there 3 days and it was never under 84 inside upstairs during the day. We had to go buy fans. The downstairs large dining table is just wasted space. Its hard to believe anyone would want their dining room on a different floor than their kitchen. The bunkbeds have no safety rails on them so we could not let children sleep in them. The ceilings fans are dangerously low to the top bunks also. Even with the problems we enjoyed ourselves and got a kick out of watching the Fixer Upper Barndominium episode while sitting in the actual BARNDOMINIUM.
Kathy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Melanie C.
Jul 7, 2024
Multiple family weekend getaway
If you like chip and Joanna Gaines, you should love this place. It’s definitely missing a bit of up keep though.
Positives
-great for large groups
-comfortable beds
-lots of cookware/utensils
-land for kids to run around on
-very easy to check in and out
Not so great…
-kitchenware was all a bit dirty and everything was just shoved into drawers
-was told there was swimming opportunities but the “lake” was basically brown stagnant water and not really swimmable.
-the kitchen is on the 2nd floor and the large table in the picture is on floor 2 so not super accessible for meals
Overall it served its purpose but at that price point, I expected a bit more in terms of the facility but I’m sure part of the price has to do with the fact that it’s sort of famous??
Melanie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lydia C.
Jun 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
We had a great time with our adult children, there was plenty of room and the surroundings were peaceful and beautiful. It was close enough to town to take advantage of see the Dr Pepper Museum and for a day of shopping. Perfect weekend getaway!!
Lydia C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Paula S., Missouri City
Jun 20, 2024
Barndominium
We had a nice stay overall, but there were a few things that I feel we should note. We paid for early check in at 3 pm and when we got there it was HOT! The temperature was at 78 and we literally did not get relief until 3:45 AM! The house really held that heat and even though we understand Texas heat, we still can’t justify being that uncomfortable temperature wise, especially after the sun had gone down. The duvet cover in one room had a questionable stain (blood like) so that was tossed to the corner right away. There were several spider webs throughout the house that made me wonder when it was cleaned. The other thing was the yellow jacket and wasps nests around the house. The nests were recent, but it would have been nice to not have to deal with that. They had spray cans outside to deter them, but due to severe allergies we tried to avoid all together.
Has anyone ever reported feel a “presence”? We had several paranormal experiences independently that I think collectively we decided were figments of our imagination until we all discovered during breakfasts on Sunday that we had all experienced something.
The hosts were very communicative so I will praise them on that, but I think one visit at the Barndominium will do for us!💙🙏💙
Paula S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jayne C.
Mar 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Epic Easter Egg hunt
Enjoyed our time there. We had a great Easter egg hunt in the back. The grandkids loved the Lego room and the swing set!
Jayne C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
monica s.
Nov 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family gatherings.
Stayed with many family members ages 8-78 who came for a family members funeral. We were able to share our meals and our stories and just hang out together without being enclosed in a room. Plenty of space to walk, play and cook. Immediately checked to see if this listing was available for thanksgiving but it was not. Would highly recommend.
monica s.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Mark G.
Oct 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Tech vs Baylor weekend
Convenient location but out of the fray. Great family gathering place.
Mark G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Trava D., Paris, Texas USA
Sep 25, 2023
Great Family Spot
We loved the barn for hosting our family for a Baylor game weekend. It was comfortable with plenty of beds for everyone.
Trava D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
beth c., Houston Texas
Sep 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
We were so glad to have a nice place to come home to during the weekend of the Baylor v. Utah game. (Go Utes!!)
According to my count, this home sleeps 11, tops. Maybe more if you have mostly little kids.
Communication with the homeowners was excellent. Towels and dishes aplenty. Not too terribly far from BU/downtown. Lots of land for the kiddies to run around on.
Kitchen is on the 2nd floor and dining table is on the 1st floor. Kind of weird. The bathrooms are both shared (no en suite/private) - one per floor.
beth c.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Binh N.
Aug 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation Celebration
The Barnomidium was a unique and luxurious experience that was close to Baylor's campus. Incredible outdoor area and beautifully decorated interior with lots of amenities.
We love to stay here again.
Binh N.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Don L.
Jul 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
60TH Birthday/Reunion
The get-together was a combination 60th birthday party for my wife and a family get together with family coming in from all over Texas. We had a great time!
Don L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tammy R.
Jun 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family get away
It was everything we had hoped for, thank you
Tammy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
Jun 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful unique barndominium
Everything was great! Such a cool and unique house. Loved all the Chip & Joanna decor too.
Christopher B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Meghan K.
Jun 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
70th Birthday Celebration
We had the best time staying for my mother in law’s 70th birthday with our family and kids in January. We would love to come back. Picture perfect property!
Meghan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Natasha R.
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend getaway
Had a relaxing getaway during our short stay at the Barndominium. Super clean with lovely decor. Grounds are beautiful.
Natasha R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alexa T.
Jan 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family/friend vacation
We had a wonderful time at the Barndominium! The attention to detail is amazing. The only down side is that the kitchen is upstairs which requires a lot of carrying groceries up stairs and there is no Master bathroom. Otherwise, staying in Chip and Joanna’s flip and spending time at the Silos was amazing! Kristi checked in on us when we got there and was available throughout the whole stay. Highly recommend!
Alexa T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Carolyn O.
Dec 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Just once
Great location for kids to play, scream, run around. and not bother the neighbors. Five bedrooms: 1 king, 1 queen, 1 twin, 2 with 3 beds: a double and double bunk beds, kinda weird. The 'double doubles' made it interesting: Which adults were sleeping the same room with kids, or were all the girls in one room and the boys in the other? Not ideal for 3 families.
The 16 acres appeared to be fenced and inaccessible. That was okay because there was a lot of gunfire nearby. A shooting range or target practice perhaps? We would not have felt comfortable letting the kids roam in the woods.