The Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast
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Inn Details
A restored turn-of-the-century Queen Anne home, The Lighthouse was built in 1894, and is the longest operating historic B&B near the President George W. Bush Ranch. The ambiance is that of 'going home to Grandma's', with the right romance and charm to make your getaway perfect. Featuring a truly Victorian atmosphere, The Lighthouse offers a quiet tranquil stay, whether in the lovely rooms (each decorated with cherished family antiques and other selected antiques arranged in a romantic setting and each with it's own private bath), out on the wrap-around front porch in a swing or rocking chair, or out in the garden gazebo. The inn is located in McGregor (greater Waco), midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, and just eight miles from Crawford. PLEASE NOTE: Because we are on several online reservation systems and also receive requests to book rooms directly via phone and e-mail, please do not assume a reservation is confirmed until you receive a confirmation that has the names of both Jerry and Jan on it. We use this extra precaution to prevent double bookings.
Innkeeper Information
Innkeepers Description:
Jerry and Jan have been owning and operating The Lighthouse B&B for 14 years. They are both active in their church and have four of their six grandchildren living just four blocks away.
The innkeepers speak:
English
Features
Type:
Bed and Breakfast
Guest Cottage
Historic Inn
Property Noted For:
Nearest B&B to Pres. Bush Ranch
One Free Night given away every quarter
Optional Tours to Crawford, President Bush Ranch
Antiques/decor
Business travel
Christian Travel
Economical rates
Family Travel
Group events
Honeymoons
Peaceful getaway
Romantic escape
Weddings
Amenities
On Site:
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
BBQ grill
Bath robes
Board games
Ceiling fans
Computer
Conference Rooms
In-room internet<br />
Fireplace
Hot tub/whirlpool tub
Internet Service
Library
Piano
Private entrance
Radio
Satellite/Cable TV
Secretarial services
TV
Telephone
VCR
Videos
Washer/dryer
Wedding Facilities
Other Amenities:
Infant Cribs
Meeting / Banquet Facilities
Post / Parcel Service
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $109/$109
Queen bed with private bath--combination clawfoot tub/shower, fireplace, free high speed wireless internet access, cable TV/VCR, antiques, ceiling fan, refrigerator in the hall
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $109/$109
Queen bed with private tub/shower combination bath--3rd floor of The Lighthouse. Free high speed wireless internet access, cable TV/VCR, antiques, ceiling fan
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $100/$100
Originally the front porch, this room was converted years ago into a ground-level room (no steps to enter) and has a private entrance. There are splashes of orange, green, yellow and pink, baskets and pots of flowers, bunnies and butterflies, bringing back memories of sleeping on Grandma's porch. Queen bed, private tub/shower bath, TV-VCR, small sitting porch.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $100/$100
Carolyn's Room is named for a wonderful friend of ours whose grandfather built the house. This granddaughter's pictures and furniture are all incorporated into this $100 room, which has a queen bed, private tub/shower bath, TV-VCR plus optional use of a day bed and a rollaway bed, which are available for the Extra Person charge of $25 each.
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Beds
1 King
2 Twin
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $110/$110
This $110 room is in The Lyon House, less than a block from the main house, and has a king bed, central heat and air, ceiling fan, TV-VCR, and is part of a family-friendly section of our facilities. Optional use of a twin bed in the room as well as a rollaway is available for the Extra Person charge of $25 each per night.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $95/$95
Amethyst Room, on the second floor of The Lighthouse, has a queen bed, central heat and air, ceiling fan, wireless internet access, TV-VCR, a private shower bath down the hall and a refrigerator in the hall. The $95 room has an optional twin bed for the Extra Person charge of $25/night.
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Beds
1 Queen
1 Twin
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $95/$95
The Apricot Room, on the second floor of The Lighthouse, has a queen bed, central heat and air, ceiling fan, wireless internet access, TV-VCR, a private shower bath down the hall and a refrigerator in the hall. The $95 room will take an optional rollaway for the Extra Person charge of $25/night.
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Beds
1 Queen
2 Double
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $109/$109
The Family Room ($109), on the third floor of The Lighthouse, has a queen bed, central heat and air, ceiling fan, wireless internet access, TV-VCR, a private tub/shower bath, plus an optional full bed and a futon (full bed size) for the Extra Person charge of $25each per night.
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Beds
1 Double
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $120/$120
The Library Suite is a first floor room in The Lighthouse with fireplaces in both the bedroom and the bathroom (which is about the same size as the bedroom and has a clawfoot tub in the center). This room features a very old, museum-quality bed that came from a pioneer family of nearby Waco. There is central heat and air, ceiling fans, wireless internet access, TV-VCR.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $100/$100
This queen bed room with a small private tub/shower bath is in a little cottage next door and has central heat and air, a ceiling fan, and private entrance.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $100/$100
This queen bed room with a small private tub/shower bath is in a little cottage next door and has central heat and air, a ceiling fan, and private entrance.
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $100/$100
This queen bed room with a small private tub/shower bath is in a little cottage next door and has central heat and air and a ceiling fan.
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check in: by arrangement Check out: noon
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Minimum stay: But only on Baylor's Parents Weekend and Homecoming Weekend
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Deposit amount required: Unless other arrangements are made, guarantee is for the full amount of the reservation.
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Cancellations: 14-day notice required, meaning you must notify us by 6:00 p.m. on the 14th day prior to your check-in date. There is a $15.00 service charge for each room cancelled. Late cancellations (less than 14-day notice): You will be charged the FULL amount of your reservation, but we do allow six months to reschedule and use the reservation.
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Open all year round: Y
General Policies
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Smoking allowed: Limited
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Guest pets allowed: No
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Drinking allowed: No
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Drinks available: N
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Children allowed: No age limit, but advance approval must be obtained.
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Suitable for children: Yes
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Childcare provided: No
Discount type
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Christian Hospitality Network (Sun-Thurs)
Percent off: 50% Days required: 2 -
Corp. 5 days (5% each day), 6 days 30%, 7 days 35%
Percent off: 25% Days required: 5 -
Military
Percent off: 20% Days required: 2 -
Repeat Stay (return guests)
Percent off: 10% Days required: 1 -
Srs Over 60
Percent off: 15% Days required: 2
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Breakfast
Type: Full
Time Served: When requested, usually
Serving location:
Complimentary Perks
Afternoon Tea
Dessert
Fruit
Non-alcoholic Beverages
Special meal options
Catered dinners
Special luncheons
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Location Type
Greater Waco
Small town
Suburban
City
Waco
Distance to city: 5 miles
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Directions to property:
From Dallas-Fort Worth, continue on I-35 south past Baylor through Waco past New Road to Exit 330. Go right off I-35 onto Hwy 6 (which is also called W. Loop 340). Exit at Hwy 84 and go west 14 miles to McGregor. There are three traffic lights in McGregor. The first is at Hwy 84 and Hwy 317. Turn left onto Hwy 317 (which is also Main Street). Pass through the next light and turn right at the third light onto W. 6th Street. Go one-half mile and turn right onto S. Harrison Street. The Lighthouse is one block on your left at the corner of W. 5th St. and S. Harrison St. From Austin, either take Exit 293 for Hwy 317-N at Belton or Exit 294-B, going west on E. 6th Avenue, and turning right onto Hwy 317-N. Go north on Hwy 317 through Moody. At McGregor, Hwy 317 becomes Main Street. Turn left at the first traffic light onto W. 6th Street. Go one-half mile and turn right onto S. Harrison Street. The Lighthouse is one block on your left at the corner of W. 5th St. and S. Harrison St.
Airport
AUS-Austin/Bergstrom International Airport 7 miles
Directions to property:
See above directions to property. McGregor's Executive Airport is 7 miles east. Waco's Regional Airport is 20 miles east. Austin's Bergstrom Int'l Airport is 95 miles south.
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping
Art Galleries
Gourmet/Fine Dining
Historical interests
Lake
Live Music
Movie Theater
Museum
National/State parks
Nature area
Heritage Homestead
Pres. Bush Ranch
Design Guild Furniture
Dr Pepper Museum
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Texas Ranger Museum
Picnic area
Religious Services
River
Rodeo
Zoo
Fishing
Golfing
Hiking trails
Horseback riding
Fitness Center / Gym
Swimming pool
Tennis courts
Water sports
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Quiet Country Home
- Stayed on: 6 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 6/14/2011
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55+ years old
Stays at B&Bs twice a year
Typically stays in moderate lodging
Was travelling for an event
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This is a very nice place to stay in a quiet neighborhood. We checked in later than we expected but had no problems with that. The Walters are very accommodating and breakfast was very good. Great place to stay in McGregor.
President Room
- Stayed on: 5 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 5/21/2011
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55+ years old
First time staying at a B&B
Typically stays in premium lodging
Was travelling for an event
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The bathroom used to be a closet. No vent, small tiny shower, and the lowest toilet I have ever seen.
Wonderful Experience!
- Stayed on: 3 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 3/25/2011
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Between 36-45 years old
Stays at B&Bs once a year
Typically stays in moderate lodging
Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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Our stay was truly delightful. It was a charming historic home in a quaint town. Very comfortable and very cozy. The hosts went out of the way to accommodate us, especially my wife with a gluten free breakfast. It truly was a perfect getaway for us and we will likely return. Jerry and Jan our so hospitable. They made us feel at home, gave us great local information and were a delight. I so appreciate their sincere faith that came through in everything they do. -Phil, Leander, Tx
Baylor Homecoming
- Stayed on: 10 / 2010
- Reviewed on: 10/25/2010
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About the reviewer
Between 45-55 years old
Stays at B&Bs twice a year
Typically stays in moderate lodging
Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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Perfect place to relax and enjoy a quiet town outside Waco, very reasonably priced, especially for homecoming weekend. Excellent breakfast and nice clean rooms (all unique). We've stayed in 3 different rooms and have always had a good experience. Very accommodating when arriving late or other special needs. Thanks Jerry and Jan
Couldn't of been nicer
- Stayed on: 9 / 2010
- Reviewed on: 10/10/2010
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About the reviewer
Between 26-35 years old
Frequently stays at B&Bs
Typically stays in moderate lodging
Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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My wife and I stayed here on our wedding night and found Jerry the owner very helpful. We where unable to make the breakfast part of our bed and breakfast, but have been invited back any time to have that as it is part of the price we paid. I would recommend the Lighthouse to any one.
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Nightly rate
$85 - $150
- Reviews 7
- Number of rooms 16
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- Address 421 S Harrison Street
McGregor, TX 76657-1562, USA
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Fax: +1-254-callfirst
Toll-free: +1-800-616-0603
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