Murt’s Lodge at Red Canoe Lodge Historic Lake Whitney Resort, Totaly Reimagined

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Clifton, TX
  • Place, Lake Whitney
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Whitney State Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Baylor University
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Clifton

When you stay at this resort in Clifton, you'll be on a lake and 7 minutes by foot from Lake Whitney. .This resort is 13.1 mi (21 km) from Cedron Creek Park and 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from The Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Lake Whitney - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Whitney State Park - 38 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Homestead Heritage - 51 min drive - 38.5 miles
  • Lake Waco - 54 min drive - 33.1 miles
  • Baylor University - 58 min drive - 54.2 miles

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bosque Resort Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hootin & Hollerin - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tower Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bosque Mini Mart - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Texas Great Country Cafe and Pie Pantry - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Murt’s Lodge at Red Canoe Lodge Historic Lake Whitney Resort, Totaly Reimagined

Murt’s Lodge at Red Canoe Lodge – Historic Lake Whitney Resort, Completely Reimagined

Come experience a piece of Lake Whitney history brought back to life.

Murt’s Lodge is part of Red Canoe Lodge, one of the early resort properties on Lake Whitney dating back to the 1950s. What makes Murt’s especially unique is its story: while the structure was built decades ago, much of the interior was never completed. In 2026, we finally finished what was started more than half a century ago—creating a completely modern lodge while preserving the character and history of this special property.

Today, Murt’s Lodge combines the feel of an old Lake Whitney retreat with the comfort of a brand-new custom interior. The lodge sleeps up to 12 guests with 9 total beds, making it perfect for large families, fishing groups, reunions, retreats, or a weekend at the lake with friends.

Inside you’ll find beautiful custom quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, new finishes throughout, and custom tiled showers designed specifically for the lodge. With 1 master bedroom queen bed for 2, custom bathroom and walk in shower, two open concept sleeping areas that sleeps a total of 8 people with its full bath with custom walk in shower A sofa sleeper on the main floor that sleeps 2. So 9 total beds that can sleep 12 people. The entire interior was completed in 2026, giving guests modern comfort inside a property with more than 70 years of Lake Whitney history.

And you’re not just renting a house—you get to enjoy the atmosphere and amenities of Red Canoe Lodge.

Spend the afternoon in the swimming pool, relax in the hot tub, gather around the fire pits, cook dinner in one of our shared outdoor kitchens, fire up the grills, or spend some time in the game room. There’s plenty of outdoor space to relax and enjoy the property, plus Wi-Fi throughout the resort.

We’re located right next to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park Walling Bend at Lake Whitney, with the boat ramp approximately ¼ mile away, making Murt’s an especially convenient home base for boating and fishing trips.

Red Canoe Lodge isn’t meant to feel like another cookie-cutter vacation rental. We’re bringing one of Lake Whitney’s original resort properties back to life, one building at a time, while keeping the character that made people come to the lake generations ago.

Murt’s Lodge is where Lake Whitney’s past meets a completely new beginning.

Come stay awhile, enjoy the lake, and make some memories of your own at Red Canoe Lodge.
There's a private patio. A kitchen makes it easy to prepare your meals. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: No mean dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Groups and outside guest need to be approved

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Groups and outside guest need to be approved
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet relaxing place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026