Water Front 1920's Vintage Cotton Belt Caboose

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Check out the area

jewett, TX

Lake Limestone3 min walk
Jewett Flea Market39 min drive
Old Fort Parker52 min drive
Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Vacation away from your worries and enjoy the life of the "Red Bobber" 1920s Caboose. Restored and renovated into a fully functional tiny getaway for the family, fishermen or water enthusiast.
This 1920s Vintage caboose takes you back in time from the minute you step on board. It has both the original classic touches of restored history and a modern chic renovation. You can clearly see that every paint stroke, every nail, every touch was hand selected with love and appreciation for the original masterpiece that it once was.
>Sleeps 5 - master bedroom (2), foldout couch (2) and bunk bed (1) with a great window view.
> Full kitchen - microwave, stove coffee pot and refrigerator.
>Free internet
>TV
>Large outside deck
>local boat ramp - Property has boat accessibility
We also want our guest to know that we have put in place a detailed disinfectant protocol to keep our customers and their family safe. You can feel comfortable knowing that all surfaces have been sanitized and wiped down, including hand rails, chairs and table on the patio and entrance, floors and all kitchen utensils as well as sheets, pillows. And yes, air conditioner filters are cleaned and sanitized before every visit.
(FYI- this property is similar to a tiny house and is not handicap accessible)

Property manager

mark jones

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Close to water so please be careful

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Sorry, No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Any more than 5 people will need to be discussed with the owners. A per person, per night fee would be charged for tents and campers

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jewett

Located in Jewett, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Old Fort Parker and Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Limestone and Herman Franklin Hammond Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

jewett, TX

What's nearby

Lake Limestone - 3 min walk
Jewett Flea Market - 39 min drive
Fort Parker State Park - 51 min drive
Old Fort Parker - 52 min drive
Franklin Ranch Community Park - 76 min drive

Getting around

Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

Scootter's BBQ - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Front 1920's Vintage Cotton Belt Caboose pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

27 Mar 2024

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

Can we go back next weekend?

Our second stay at Shorty's Caboose with our grandsons. They love it! There's so much for them to do on a wonderful property. We don't even make it home before they ask if we can go back next weekend? We highly recommend it if you're a train enthusiast or have young ones that are.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

21 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Property is very unique and cute, nice place to enjoy a campfire. I just happened to book on very cold and wet weekend but was still able to relax and enjoy it. I would stay here again but probably in warmer months.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi B., Murphy, TX

23 Oct 2023

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

So relaxing!

Our family stayed at the caboose for four nights. It’s a beautiful place to stay and so quiet!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike h.

22 Oct 2023

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

Very, Very Pleased

What fun. This place was great!! Mark and Renee' were wonderful. We will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

31 Aug 2023

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

Great bookcation for my cousin and I

Few cleanliness concerns with a yellowjacket and dead ants, and the AC had some trouble keeping the place cool. Otherwise the caboose was very cute and the view/patio were great for a book-filled getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by mark jones

We are a retired couple raising our 14 year old granddaughter. We raise chickens and have lambs that we show in local county fairs and 4-H.
We now have 2 properties to rent to vacation guest. The caboose was a 2 year project that was a family affair and named after my wife’s father. Welcome to Shorty’s Caboose.
The Cabins in the woods is a tiny house that we built as we spent time camping and building our retirement home on the next property. We did some remodeling and added a hot tub and decided to rent it as well.
Welcome to our 3 C's Farms and Vacation rentals.
Mark and Renee