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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account. by [Lisa Marie Segarra](https://time.com/author/lisa-marie-segarra/) ## Lisa Marie Segarra Sep 26, 2017 8:28 PM UTC  NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Real estate pros Chip Gaines (R) and Joanna Gaines attend AOL Build Presents: "Fixer Upper" at AOL Studios In New York on December 8, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Real estate pros Chip Gaines (R) and Joanna Gaines attend AOL Build Presents: "Fixer Upper" at AOL Studios In New York on December 8, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)Rob Kim—Getty Images by [Lisa Marie Segarra](https://time.com/author/lisa-marie-segarra/) ## Lisa Marie Segarra Sep 26, 2017 8:28 PM UTC Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s _Fixer Upper_ announced Tuesday that their show would [end after the upcoming fifth season](http://time.com/4957869/fixer-upper-ending-after-season-5-chip-joanna-gaines/). But _Fixer Upper_ fans can still stay in homes featured on the show. Many of the houses the Gaines have renovated in Waco, Texas are available to rent. [Chip and Joanna Gaines](http://time.com/money/4958068/chip-joanna-gaines-net-worth-2017/) also opened up a town center in Waco, where they’re from, called the Magnolia Market at the Silos. However, the couple is reportedly cracking down on the _Fixer Upper_ rentals. A Magnolia spokesperson [told the Waco _Tribune-Herald_](http://www.wacotrib.com/news/business/fixer-upper-houses-becoming-popular-vacation-rentals-around-waco/article%5F8c38ba57-31db-5b22-8fe6-a8b46fc92f82.html) that they would be more strict with season five contracts in regards to short-term rentals. But there are plenty of _Fixer Upper_ rentals still available. Here are a few to choose from: ## The Shotgun House This house is actually [on the market for close to $1 million](http://time.com/money/4843099/fixer-upper-house-sale-1-million/), but it’s also [available for rent on Airbnb.](https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11692621?check%5Fin=2017-10-02&guests=1&adults=1&check%5Fout=2017-10-04) The one bedroom, one bathroom property costs $325 per night to rent. ## The Gorman House The Gorman House was featured on the very first episode of _Fixer Upper._ It can also fit a larger group as it has seven beds, five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. [The Airbnb listing](https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16382856?guests=1&adults=1) says it can accommodate up to 12 people. The rental goes for $375 a night, which isn’t too bad if you have a dozen people pitching in. ## The Harp House [This listing comes at a cost,](https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14503217?check%5Fin=2017-08-17&guests=1&adults=1&check%5Fout=2017-08-19) specifically $600 a night. The rental fits 12 and has five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Anyone who stays in the Harp House can also take advantage of a tour of Waco for an extra $500. ## The Barndominium The Barndominium is exactly what it sounds like: A converted barn. But you can hardly tell once you’re inside. It fits 20 people and has five rooms and two bathrooms. It also has an outdoor balcony and sits on a 16 acre property. It goes for an [average of $742 a night on VRBO.](https://www.vrbo.com/878965?CID=a%5Fcj%5F7099101&utm%5Fsource=aff%5Fcj&utm%5Fmedium=partner&utm%5Fcampaign=7099101&utm%5Fcontent=10859114%5F35871X943606X71d860a37e6c9d88f8e15c91285ede38) The property is also [on sale for $1.2 million.](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/123-Spring-Creek-St%5FWaco%5FTX%5F76705%5FM81575-47006#photo0) ## The German Schmear House This four bedroom house is also [available to rent for $327 a night.](https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/13505617?location=Waco%2C%20TX&s=OzYb4LsM#host-profile) It’s a big space with lots of room outdoors with a German beer table set up. 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