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Mama’s House

Valley Mills vacation home with kitchen

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A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and a window with a view.
A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a bed with a quilt, a red throw blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a clock.
A single-story building with a red roof, white siding, and a black front door.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a bed with red and white bedding, two armchairs, a sofa, a side table, and a large window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Valley Mills, TX
  • Place, Red Caboose Winery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, The Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Waco
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Valley Mills

In Valley Mills .Stay at this Valley Mills vacation home and you'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Red Caboose Winery and Bosque Museum. Bosque Arts Center and Goodall-Witcher Hospital Authority Clifton Medical Clinic are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Red Caboose Winery - 19 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • The Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge - 22 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Lake Waco - 23 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Baylor University - 40 min drive - 41.5 miles
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 42 min drive - 42.0 miles

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 38 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CEFCO Convenience Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger-N-Wok - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jalapeno's #2 - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Mama’s House

Step away from it all when you visit Mama’s House. Sit at the kitchen table and watch the birds and wild deer, or relax in the outside rockers and breathe in the country air and enjoy just the quiet.
We’re 35 minutes from Waco, Baylor campus & McClane Stadium, and Chip & Joanna’s The Silo’s. Valley Mills may be small, with Hwy 6 running through the middle, but it has some unique shopping and excellent places to grab a bite or just a cup of coffee. Gatesville, and Clifton are “just around the corner” also.
This house is in the country, 5 miles from town, and sits on the northern corner of the Damnrox Ranch, where you may see cows, chickens and an occasional guinea fowl.
Although the house only sleeps 4, at Mama’s House kids are always welcome, just bring you bedrolls and sleep on the floor. Additional fees over 4 guest will apply.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $20/pet/night fee and paid prior to arrival.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: only 2 twin beds which will convert to king.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Any events must be pre approved. No loud parties.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Any events must be pre approved. No loud parties.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. Note from host: Any events must be pre approved. No loud parties. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mama’s House to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mama’s House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Mama’s House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mama’s House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Mama’s House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mama’s House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Mama’s House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Mama’s House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Mama’s House to downtown Valley Mills?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Valley Mills.

Mama’s House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wulf L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended stay

We absolutely loved mamas house! The extended stay was great. It was comfortable and beautiful grounds as well! Great location as well. We highly recommend mamas house!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place

A perfect quite place in the country. We would defiantly go back.
Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I am from a small town but large family and the phrase Mama's House is the best was to say what this home was. It is adorable,with a large kitchen, bedroom, and master bath.. Being able to see 3 doe and 2 bucks eating only a 5 feet from where I had my coffee was the best added bonus. This is a nature lovers paradise for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home!

This property will truly take you back to "the old" days. Moma's house is much as you would imagine being at your grandmother's house in the 60', 70's or 80's! Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wulf L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Stay

The property is as advertised! Loved the welcome letter and the friendship bread! I couldnt stop eating it! We loved our stay very clean and cozy Hosts are super nice and if anything is needed they are right down the road! Home is located out in the country and its amazing with all the wildlife and quietness. We highly recommend staying here you will enjoy it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this house

Very cute homely filling house very peaceful no issues. Everything was great. Love the wildlife love seeing the hummingbirds. The deer came up to eat. It was such a peaceful trip. Definitely want to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even when …..

Even when the stay is sad due to a loss. Joel and I were so loved and cared for by Gayle. This is our second stay at Mama’s house and we love it here. Dog friendly and you will be part of a working ranch. Seeing each cow and the beautiful birds gives such an interesting and relaxing ambiance!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it.Will book again.

The property was just as described. The host went above and beyond with dog treats and friendship bread waiting for us. We had never seen so many deer right up close to the house. Lots of beautiful birds at the feeder and bird bath just outside the breakfast window. Watching the guineafowls come by and feed at the house was very entertaining. Couldn't be happier with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Beautiful

Owner made friendship bread and pup treats to great us. Home was beautiful and a excellent price for a long term such as we needed. We can't wait to go back. Cow's came to feed and in the morning birds. Bed very comfortable and towels were Lux ... Had hairdryer so don't bring yours and also soap for dishwasher and washing. Again, don't bring yours. We brought all incidental's and didn't need them but used ours anyway. Gayle Cross great VRBO hostess!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wulf L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

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