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★Private★Quiet★10 Min to BU/ Magnolia★Veteran Owned★
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Waco, TX
- Place, Central Texas Market Place9 min drive
- Place, Extraco Events Center12 min drive
- Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos15 min drive
- Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
★Private★Quiet★10 Min to BU/ Magnolia★Veteran Owned★
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*Read complete description & house rules PRIOR to booking*
Eclectic home in quiet neighborhood with almost everything for complete comfort! Lots of space for get-together's. Groups use our home as a meeting place for Magnolia trips, Baylor events, holidays, reunions, weddings, sporting events and work lodging. Huge back yard for pets (fees apply). Sleeps 8-9 comfortably (based on double occupancy). TV's with Roku and Spectrum cable in living room and all bedrooms. Read full amenity list below.
We almost always stay in our little backyard house when guests are in the main house. This is not to keep tabs or because we worry about the home but because I traveled several years for work and because my health isn't what it used to be. I have developed sensorial issues and have low energy due to a mystery ailment, so walking 30 steps to my little haven takes me to another world where I can sleep in, binge watch mindless tv or spend hours hunting for treasures on FB marketplace. You may see us if we go somewhere or to let the cat in and out, but otherwise we keep to ourselves so that you can enjoy use of the full back yard.
I absolutely love being a home sharing hostess, and I want to make sure you have an amazing stay in Waco! Our home is about seven minutes off I-35 and only 15 minutes from the Silos & 20 minutes from Baylor campus/stadium. Can accommodate 8-9 people comfortably. Description of four bedrooms and list of provided amenities:
Master bedroom: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Full size loft bed (REQUIRES CLIMBING LADDER)
Bedroom 3: Twin bed underneath loft bed
Bedroom/office 4: Queen bed
Living Room: Twin size fold out ottoman
*WiFi
*Bedside charging tables, lamps or clocks
*TV's with Roku in living room and all bedrooms
*Ceiling fans in all rooms
*Kitchen has most cooking utensils, pots, pans, crockpot, food processor, toaster
Many spices & cooking oils provided
*Coffee bar with Keurig dual K-cup & traditional coffee ground pot, Instapot brewer for K-cup & espresso pods
*Filtered water & ice dispensing in fridge door
*Breakfast area seats 6 including bar seating; folding chairs available if needed
*Formal dining seats 8
*Wine glasses, rocks glasses, shot glasses etc. for guest use
*Cotton sheets on all beds
*Extra sleeping pillows on all beds
*Towels provided
*Hair appliances including hair dryers, curling irons and flat irons for guest use
*Shampoo, conditioner & body wash
*First aid supplies
*Washer & Dryer
*Wonderful natural light in living/dining area
*Room darkening curtains in bedrooms
*Huge privacy fenced back yard
*Off street driveway parking (holds 2-4 vehicles)
This is a nice neighborhood with established neighbors. Your stay will be quiet and comfortable.
Most likely, you'll need a car to get around unless you're an avid bicyclist or runner. The closest bus stop is about 1.5 miles away.
There is a good selection of fast food and a few sit-down restaurants within a couple of miles. Feel free to ask for recommendations!
This is our home, so most of our stuff is here. We ask that you don't open any locked cabinets/doors, that you only use space allocated for guests in dressers and closets and that you treat our things with respect and care. No parking on grass or in front of the mailbox. Other than that, enjoy the house to its fullest!
*Read complete description & house rules PRIOR to booking*
Eclectic home in quiet neighborhood with almost everything for complete comfort! Lots of space for get-together's. Groups use our home as a meeting place for Magnolia trips, Baylor events, holidays, reunions, weddings, sporting events and work lodging. Huge back yard for pets (fees apply). Sleeps 8-9 comfortably (based on double occupancy). TV's with Roku and Spectrum cable in living room and all bedrooms. Read full amenity list below.
We almost always stay in our little backyard house when guests are in the main house. This is not to keep tabs or because we worry about the home but because I traveled several years for work and because my health isn't what it used to be. I have developed sensorial issues and have low energy due to a mystery ailment, so walking 30 steps to my little haven takes me to another world where I can sleep in, binge watch mindless tv or spend hours hunting for treasures on FB marketplace. You may see us if we go somewhere or to let the cat in and out, but otherwise we keep to ourselves so that you can enjoy use of the full back yard.
I absolutely love being a home sharing hostess, and I want to make sure you have an amazing stay in Waco! Our home is about seven minutes off I-35 and only 15 minutes from the Silos & 20 minutes from Baylor campus/stadium. Can accommodate 8-9 people comfortably. Description of four bedrooms and list of provided amenities:
Master bedroom: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Full size loft bed (REQUIRES CLIMBING LADDER)
Bedroom 3: Twin bed underneath loft bed
Bedroom/office 4: Queen bed
Living Room: Twin size fold out ottoman
*WiFi
*Bedside charging tables, lamps or clocks
*TV's with Roku in living room and all bedrooms
*Ceiling fans in all rooms
*Kitchen has most cooking utensils, pots, pans, crockpot, food processor, toaster
Many spices & cooking oils provided
*Coffee bar with Keurig dual K-cup & traditional coffee ground pot, Instapot brewer for K-cup & espresso pods
*Filtered water & ice dispensing in fridge door
*Breakfast area seats 6 including bar seating; folding chairs available if needed
*Formal dining seats 8
*Wine glasses, rocks glasses, shot glasses etc. for guest use
*Cotton sheets on all beds
*Extra sleeping pillows on all beds
*Towels provided
*Hair appliances including hair dryers, curling irons and flat irons for guest use
*Shampoo, conditioner & body wash
*First aid supplies
*Washer & Dryer
*Wonderful natural light in living/dining area
*Room darkening curtains in bedrooms
*Huge privacy fenced back yard
*Off street driveway parking (holds 2-4 vehicles)
This is a nice neighborhood with established neighbors. Your stay will be quiet and comfortable.
Most likely, you'll need a car to get around unless you're an avid bicyclist or runner. The closest bus stop is about 1.5 miles away.
There is a good selection of fast food and a few sit-down restaurants within a couple of miles. Feel free to ask for recommendations!
This is our home, so most of our stuff is here. We ask that you don't open any locked cabinets/doors, that you only use space allocated for guests in dressers and closets and that you treat our things with respect and care. No parking on grass or in front of the mailbox. Other than that, enjoy the house to its fullest!
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Booster seat and pack & play provided
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please speak with us before planning an event.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$150 non-refundable fee per pet per trip
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Dispose of butts in seal bag in outside trash bin
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Please speak with us before planning an event.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Waco
West Waco, a neighbourhood in Waco, is home to this holiday home. Bowlero Waco and Topgolf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Waco and Indian Spring Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Carleen Bright Arboretum and Cameron Park Zoo. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and birdwatching.
Waco, TX
What's nearby
- Lake Waco - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
- Central Texas Market Place - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
- Extraco Events Center - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
- Baylor University - 14 min drive - 17.8 km
- Magnolia Market at the Silos - 15 min drive - 18.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Whataburger - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Billy Bob's Burgers Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
- Shorty’s Pizza - 3 min drive
- George's Restaurant & Bar - Westrock - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Missi Cook
We're empty nesters with a blended family. We began homes haring seven years ago on a whim since we only used two out of four bedrooms. Also, I (Missi) have been living with a chronic, yet undiagnosed, condition for 11 years. Traveling for work was becoming too much, so I decided to try to find other ways of generating income. I'd been intrigued by the home sharing concept since my first stay in someone else's home, so I decided to give it try but not expecting to do it long term.
In the beginning, we only offered the house on weekends and holidays. We hosted our first family Thanksgiving 2014, and I was immediately hooked on being a host. Those first guests were so appreciative, and I was so appreciative of them choosing us.
In Spring 2019, we decided to open the individual bedrooms. Despite being trepidatious about sharing space with others while they were in the home, we've come to really enjoy meeting and interacting with people from all over the world. We've made a few lifelong friends, and I still get a rush of excitement when a new reservation notification comes through. I can't see myself ever going back to traditional work and am so thankful that I have been able to establish this new "career"!
In the beginning, we only offered the house on weekends and holidays. We hosted our first family Thanksgiving 2014, and I was immediately hooked on being a host. Those first guests were so appreciative, and I was so appreciative of them choosing us.
In Spring 2019, we decided to open the individual bedrooms. Despite being trepidatious about sharing space with others while they were in the home, we've come to really enjoy meeting and interacting with people from all over the world. We've made a few lifelong friends, and I still get a rush of excitement when a new reservation notification comes through. I can't see myself ever going back to traditional work and am so thankful that I have been able to establish this new "career"!
Why they chose this property
The amazing gummy bears kept on the kitchen counter and really, really great mattress! As well as:
It's been our experience as guests that homes like ours, ones in which the owners live or have a personal vested interest in, are usually much more comfortable stays than homes managed by property companies or owners who amass properties solely to make money. There is nothing wrong with either as long as personal attention to detail is paid. Additionally, just about anything you'd need is here because well....all our stuff is here. So if you need butter, it's here. If you need a stamp, we probably have one. Forgot your peepers? I try to keep several magnifications around (thank you dollar twenty-five tree).
One of my passions is having a neat and tidy house, but it's really too big for my husband and me now. Unless our kids and grandkids come to visit, we usually stay in our little house in the backyard. I think a house thrives when used to its full extent, and I can feel the positive vibes left behind when guests leave. It's our hope that find this home to be comfortable and inviting.
It's been our experience as guests that homes like ours, ones in which the owners live or have a personal vested interest in, are usually much more comfortable stays than homes managed by property companies or owners who amass properties solely to make money. There is nothing wrong with either as long as personal attention to detail is paid. Additionally, just about anything you'd need is here because well....all our stuff is here. So if you need butter, it's here. If you need a stamp, we probably have one. Forgot your peepers? I try to keep several magnifications around (thank you dollar twenty-five tree).
One of my passions is having a neat and tidy house, but it's really too big for my husband and me now. Unless our kids and grandkids come to visit, we usually stay in our little house in the backyard. I think a house thrives when used to its full extent, and I can feel the positive vibes left behind when guests leave. It's our hope that find this home to be comfortable and inviting.
What makes this property unique
There are sidewalks for walking, many restaurants within a couple of miles and nothing is a far drive from here. Yet the neighborhood is quiet and established.
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