Checkmate and Chill-Inn
House in Elgin, TX
Why you'll love this stay
Outdoor Living
Backyard oasis with giant chess set, shade seating, and grill.
Entertainment & Amenities
Foosball arcade and multiple streaming TVs for group fun.
Location & Accessibility
Blocks from downtown Elgin with shops, dining, and historic charm.
Property details
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Twin Beds
What’s included
Self check-in
Parking
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Wi-Fi
Guest reviews
Lewis
August 2026
Let me start with I would stay again, the management company was fast and polite. The house and location are nice enough, Walking distance to the park, quiet neighborhood, games and space for kids, but not exceptional. The unit is clearly stated as a duplex on the listing. Unfortunately the duplex has a window that looks into the non shared back yard. The house had a good amount of dust coating the floor in two closets as well as multiple stains on bedding. Keeping white linens is dang near impossible, but one of the pillow cases and pillow were largely stained yellow. Through out the house, there are large cracks on the drywall and sub par "handyman" repairs that bring down the overall experience. To include the master bathroom shower pan has been raised ( I'm assuming to fit plumbing) but the shower head was not rased. So if you are taller than 5'4" plan to duck down to shower. The house was nice and is not a bad place to stay. It's just not over the top great, so 4 stars from me.
Erika
July 2026
Check-in was seamless, and we loved having 4 spacious bedrooms and a neat outdoor area for our group. However, the stay didn't quite match expectations based on the listing. Our main issue was several active wasp nests, including right at the entrance. When we alerted the host, they apologized but asked us to buy spray ourselves for reimbursement. Handling property maintenance on vacation was frustrating and not something guests should have to do. Additionally, the seating needs attention. One kitchen chair was literally propped against the wall to stay upright, making it unusable. Finally, despite being listed as a fully stocked kitchen, it lacked basic essentials—no oven mitts, tongs, or kitchen towels, and only a medium sized pan. As the size of house is for large groups, the kitchen supplies should match that. This property has great potential, but it needs better maintenance and better stocking of basic supplies to offer a truly comfortable stay.
Jeff
July 2026
The house was clean, matched the description, and the remainder of our stay was enjoyable. Unfortunately, we arrived at check-in to find the home extremely hot and humid because the AC had failed. The management company responded initially and informed us that the owner was sending an HVAC technician, but after that we received no further updates that evening. We didn’t know whether the technician had arrived, whether the problem had been repaired, or whether we needed to find another place to stay. Because the home was too hot to remain in, we had to leave for dinner and spend several hours away from the property instead of relaxing, unpacking, and preparing dinner as we had planned for our first evening. The AC was eventually repaired, and the house cooled enough around 10 PM for us to stay comfortably. I understand that unexpected maintenance issues happen, but I hope the management company improves its communication during after-hours emergencies.
Charles
July 2026
Good location and close by. Clean house and spacious. Great spot.
Know before you go
House rules
Check-in: 4:00pm
Checkout: 10:00am
No pets allowed
Min. age to rent: 25Minimum age to rent: 25
No smoking
No parties