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Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation!

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation!

Swimming pool! Pool table, ping pong, foosball & darts! Two masters! King bed! 3 TVS! Every room gets a bathroom! This place is amazing! Located smack between DFW Airport & downtown Ft Worth, near the highway, you have easy access to all Tarrant County has to offer... AT&T Cowboys Stadium, Rangers, Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, NE Mall, Ft Worth Convention Center, museums, zoo, TCU...all within 15 miles, and yet in a quiet, residential neighborhood. You've found what you're looking for!

Lots of rooms to hang out in at this large house! Plus there are TWO master bedrooms and a kids' room with double bunks (twin/full on both) to make this house great and economical for 2 families enjoying traveling together. With the pool out back, plus lounge chairs, tables, a charcoal grill, and the game room featuring a pool table, ping pong, darts, movies and board games, AND a loaded kitchen, WiFi, and AT&T TV, everyone is sure to have a great time! When you want to run to the store or mall, grab a bite to eat, or enjoy places like the Stockyards, Six Flags, or the Rangers and Cowboys games, you're just a few miles away!

Six Flags Over Texas: 14 miles
Hurricane Harbor: 14 miles
NRH20 Water Park: 3 miles
Fort Worth Convention Center: 9 miles
Dallas Cowboy AT&T Stadium: 13 miles
DFW Airport: 13 miles
Dallas Love Field: 25 miles
Grapevine Mills/Lego Land/Sea Life Aquarium: 19 miles
Bass Pro: 18 miles
Cabelas: 16 miles
Gaylord Texan Hotel: 17 miles
Grapevine Lake: 20 miles
Baylor Hospital Grapevine: 15 miles
American Airlines Center (NBA Mavs/NHL Stars): 26 miles
Fort Worth Zoo: 13 miles
Children’s Medical Center Dallas: 24 miles
Fort Worth Stockyards: 11 miles
Cook Children’s Medical Center (Fort Worth): 11 miles
Ft Worth Museum of Science & History (and others): 14 miles
NE Mall and lots of restaurants: 2 miles
I Fly Indoor Skydiving: 1.4 miles
Alley Cats go carts, arcade, bowling: 1.4 miles
Kroger's Grocery Store: 1 mile
Walgreens: 1 mile
Walmart Neighborhood Market: 1.5 miles
St John Catholic Church: 0.5 miles
NRH Baptist Church: 1 mile
City Point United Methodist Church: 0.5 miles
Medical City North Hills: 1.5 miles
Tarrant County College NE: 3 miles
Birdville Trails Park: 4 miles
Richland Tennis Center: 1.8 miles

Additionally, there's a guest house on this property that rents separately and sleeps 4 if you need more space! (The guest house shares the pool area). See this house on VRBO under "Moose Caboose."

Please note: there is a pool on property! Children should be monitored at all times.

This is a residential neighborhood, and this house was designed for families, work trips, and responsible, respectful adults. We ask for quiet hours between 10pm and 8am. Be thoughtful! We love our neighbors!

Mostly, have fun and enjoy!

Property manager

Julie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Convenience store

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2752 sq ft (256 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Richland Hills, TX

What's nearby

  • North East Mall - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Sundance Square - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Fort Worth Convention Center - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Billy Bob's Texas - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District - 13 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Richland Hills Station - 4 min drive
  • North Richland Hills-Iron Horse Station - 10 min drive
  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alley Cats Entertainment - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation! located?

This family-friendly Fort Worth vacation home is located in Richland Hills, within 3 mi (5 km) of Medical City North Hills, North East Mall, and Tarrant County Junior College. NRH2O Family Water Park and NYTEX Sports Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Brooks Retreat: Swimming! Game Room! Staycation! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

S R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
From 0 to 2 ...could be 5 for specific group
Let me start with the good before moving to reason for low star review. GOOD: Linens on beds and towels are very clean. Double recliner chair was comfy. If you are a large group of college students or a couple of families with small children looking for a large house to 'play' with no concerns about breaking anything (very sparsely furnished) and cooking/eating in are not in your plans, then this may be the house for you. You can quietly party, order in pizzas and play pool, darts, foosball, splash in pool (no ping pong though pictured) and even play tag in the house. The word 'economical' is used in the property description and we suggest you take it as a literal descriptor. BAD: The online photos were likely taken years ago because the home is much more worn. The dining chairs are different than pictured and there are only 5 total (not 8 as pictured) which made dining together a challenge; the kitchen floor is very chipped to the point it looks dirty (which also made the several dead bugs hard to see, yuck); the 'loaded kitchen' mentioned in the description must only refer to plates/bowls/glasses/utensils because the pots and pans are mismatched with lids that do not fit, there is a blender with a lid that does not fit, and a drawer of random cooking utensils that require a search and scrub mission; the fridge/freezer in kitchen was filthy. Bottomline for us, we made it work and will not stay again (we travel to area to visit family several times a year).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly
Everything listed is accurate. My children had fun in the pool. We had a great time using the pool table.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridal Boys
The Brooks Retreat was an amazing Vrbo experience. Julie was a tremendous host and the property was in tip top shape. As we were getting ready for a wedding, we had plenty of space to hang out, play some games, and soak in some sun by the pool. 10/10 would recommend again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harvest L., Wallis

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Get Away
It was in a wonderful central location. Less than ten miles from The Stockyards and Arlington Stadium. You could stay here a week and never leave and have a blast. The entertainment options with games and the pool make it a perfect place for families. Everything was well stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We were a family traveling with 5 young children (ages 1-10) and this house was perfect for us. Plenty of space and the kids loved having the game room for entertainment. Unfortunately, due to other scheduled activities and weather we didn’t get a chance to utilize the pool but it looked awesome! Having the park right behind the gouse was a HUGE bonus! Came with plenty of essentials (towels, kitchen items, trash bags, etc.) Definitely recommend for families and groups!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Good stop for the weekend
Good location and plenty of space for our two families (4 adults, 4 kids, and 2 babies) to spread out. Pool is fenced off and secure so littles couldn't find their way there which was great. Place needed a little more cleaning, floors looked clean but then everyone's feet turned black from walking around, toilets could have used a little more work too. Overall, good stay and worked for our family weekend well!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chariti Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay here!!!
The location of this property was perfect. It's in a safe neighborhood and close to everything. We enjoyed our stay. The kids loved the pool and game room. Julie was great to work with. I highly recommend this property. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

lisa p.

Liked: Cleanliness
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The stay was nice, will stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Break Vacation
We wanted to take a mini vacation while the grandkids were out of school for Thanksgiving break. Arrived Friday night. Saturday we spent the day at the Stockyards and attended the Rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum that night while there. Sunday we spent the day at the Gaylord Texas enjoying the Christmas decorations and watching our grandkids (13 and 9) participate in the different activities they signed up for. That night we went to a Cirque de Soleil performance at the Glass Cactus. Monday we spent the day in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas. Downtown is decorated for Christmas. We saw the lightning of the town Christmas tree and fireworks. All the shops are open and food and craft vendors are packed down the middle of Main St. Lots of people enjoying the sights and everyone was getting into the Christmas Spirit. Tuesday, back home. This was one of our most enjoyable Family Vacations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Great property in a good neighborhood. Me and the family had a great time. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pool + Pool table + Ping Pong = PERFECT
We were in town for our nephew’s wedding and we wanted a place where we wouldn’t be on top of each other but still be together. We all enjoyed the hotel size pool, the game room and how spacious the house was! We LOVED this place and it was perfect in every way for us! We will definitely keep it saved and be back when needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P., DeKalb, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for my teens!
Excellent communication from the property owner; everything was as described. Nice neighborhood and very convenient to local stores. The swimming pool and game room was amazing for my two teens (13 and 16). We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and lovely home
The house is adorable and so big! We spent most of our time outside visiting. The kitchen is huge and we had fun cooking and preparing meals. The large kitchen table accommodates a big spread! We had fun playing ping pong & foosball. Bring a fan because it does take quite a long time to get the house to a normal temperature. The showers were amazing! We ended up using the “office” as a place for us to do our hair and makeup to prepare for our evenings out. The only things we didn’t enjoy is the beds ((all of them)) are terribly uncomfortable, the ceiling fan in the master rocks and made noise all night, ((I believe it just needs to be tightened up)) but the house was very warm so had to keep it on. The house definitely could have been cleaner there was cobwebs all around the kitchen sink which held several crane flies. The patio area hadn’t been cleaned up at all, we wiped down the table outside and swept up the area. The swimming pool hadn’t been cleaned out. We ended up using the net and did our best to get all the fallen leaves/ debris. All in all we had a great weekend and we would stay in the space again, but hopefully the beds might have a mattress pad added to soften them up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Great Location! Game room is definitely a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in a quiet neighborhood
My family spent 4 nights here for spring break. Everyone was very pleased with Brooks Retreat. The kids really enjoyed playing pool and ping pong. The host was wonderful and responded to messages quickly. I will definitely book again with this host the next time I visit the DFW area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great alternative to hotel!
House was spacious snd quiet. With 3 kids in tow and a mother in law it allowed for everyone to have their own space and not be on top of each other. Unfortunately the weather in Dallas was unseasonably cold this weekend so the pool didn’t get a chance to be used. We come down to races at the metroplex several times a year so I will keep you in mind for future trips. Thank you, Matt
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023