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Clay Cottage- Magnolia, Baylor and Downtown Waco

Holiday home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Magnolia Market at the Silos

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos
  • Place, Baylor University
  • Place, Waco Convention Center
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Clay Cottage- Magnolia, Baylor and Downtown Waco

We would love for you to come stay at Clay Cottage. Our cottage has 3 bedrooms, one with a queen bed, one with two twin beds and one with a full. We have a full-size kitchen with all stainless appliances. There is a washer and dryer for your convenience and the bathroom has a full-size bath and shower. The backyard features a tree-shaded lot, a gas fire pit and plenty of seating. There is a driveway and corner lot parking. We are just a few minutes walk to Magnolia Market/ Silos and a few minutes drive to Baylor and McLane Stadium. STR License #000131-01-2020

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 are allowed on site
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waco

Brazos, a neighbourhood in Waco, is home to this holiday home. Fort House Museum and Waco Suspension Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Mayborn Museum Complex. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Foster Pavilion or Hurd Tennis Center.
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What's nearby

  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dr. Pepper Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Baylor University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waco Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • McLane Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 24 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Silos Baking Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Terry Black's BBQ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Clay Cottage- Magnolia, Baylor and Downtown Waco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clay Cottage- Magnolia, Baylor and Downtown Waco?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clay Cottage- Magnolia, Baylor and Downtown Waco?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clay Cottage- Magnolia, Baylor and Downtown Waco located?

Located in Brazos, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fort House Museum, Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. Dr. Pepper Museum and Foster Pavilion are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was wonderful! Timely and knowledgeable responses, great Waco suggestions. Location of house was perfectly centered, very cozy home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

Had a great stay in this cute home! Perfect for our girls trip. The home is clean and welcoming. Love that it’s close enough to walk to the Silos!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything!

This is a cute cottage close to everything! Walking distance to The Silos and downtown area. Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elayda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Stayed two days with 4 people. Two short blocks to Silos at Magnolia. Perfect stay for a girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip to Magnolia

Girls trip to Magnolia Silos and a day trip into Austin. Lots of fun. A home tour of the Castle featured on Fixer Upper was a highlight! House was perfect walking distance tonthe Silos. Dinner at Hotel 1928 was fabulous. Do the bat boat ride in Austin.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We so enjoyed staying in a home so near the Silos. Owner reached out to me very quickly when I needed to adjust our stay by a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnolia fun

The house was great! It’s decorated adorably and it’s very close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waco getaway

The house was adorable and perfect for me, my daughter and my 3 grandsons. The location was great as far as Magnolia Market, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame , the zoo and all the great restaurants!! Dave the host, was phenomenal in communicating everything from start to finish. Overall a great experience and trip!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house in perfect location

Great house! It was incredibly clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We loved that the owner had a list of things to do and places to go and eat. The location was great - easily within walking distance of the Magnolia property. The owner was always very prompt in answering any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark N., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A++ HOME NEAR MAGNOLIA MARKET

My oldest son is looking at Baylor; we spent two nights at this cozy, clean and comfortable home that is 3 short blocks from the Magnolia Market and 1 mile from Baylor's campus. My wife and I also brought our two 11 year old daughters and we love this house! Beds are extremely comfortable and very obvious the owner cares about the guest experience. LOTS of OUTSTANDING restaurants within walking distance. The property is well lit in the evening and we felt very comfortable exploring the neighborhood by foot throughout the day and evening. If my son gets accepted and chooses to go to Baylor, I will want to stay in this home again (and again and again and again).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT Location!!!

We absolutely loved our stay in this cute and charming home on Clay Ave! We were in Waco for Baylor’s Orientation for my freshman daughter and moving my junior daughter into a new house so this trip was a working trip for us! The location was perfect and only 2 blocks from Magnolia so I was able to walk to Magnolia Press every morning for coffee. My daughter and friend staying with us did morning runs around the silo district and neighborhood daily too and felt very safe. Clay Ave is a busy street but we never had any issues with noise at night. Also the beds were some of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. We’ve stayed in many rentals and it was so nice to come back home after a long day and get a good nights sleep. The house had everything, even a hairdryer for each bedroom which was such a bonus allowing us to dry our hair in the bedroom while someone else used the bathroom. One bathroom was never a problem - the house has everything you need, even extra toiletries, and the owners had cute baskets in each room with waters and chocolates for us upon arrival! Such a wonderful home and we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great location by the silos. Communication with host was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well equipped especially in the bedrooms with chargers and bathroom with travel size options. Loved the small touches and could tell someone thought about the guest experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Veronica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Detailed Review: The rental is EXACTLY what it says it is. A 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage type home. It’s not a perfect picture book home, and that’s actually what gave the home charm and made it more comforting. The beds/bedding were comfy. Very close to Baylor and restaurants for parents coming to visit. The home is cozy, and we had a great visit. The owner is amazing with communication, and the pre-visit communication was the best I’ve ever had in 17 years of using this site, addressing possible issues beforehand. The neighborhood is under renovation (as most of Waco is); that said, it is safe and the few people we experienced in the area were kind. We sat on the front porch and talked for a while and had a great time. As far as if being a loud neighborhood, I guess if you live in a very quiet area it is. There is a nice bar/grill spot a street or so over, if you’re sitting outside you can hear music from there. Inside I heard nothing. Neither bothered me and the music was actually nice. I think I heard a car once. As a nurse, the only warning I would give is that it’s a pier and beam foundation, so there is some sloping for older or balance impaired people. There is only one bathroom which did not bother us at all, but again for older or balance impaired people, stepping in and out of the tub is a slight change in height that you should be aware of. Other than those things, this is a great spot that we sincerely enjoyed. Will likely stay again when visiting our Bear.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stay at this property. Will return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rian O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication and check in process was seamless. Darling, well-appointed accommodations right in the heart of downtown Waco. We appreciated having such a comfortable stay close to Baylor while we moved our son into his dorm. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clay Cottage stay

Cute and very clean with everything you need to enjoy a stay. It’s an older house, so floors are sloping but I thought that added to the charm. Noise from street can be loud. Also there’s a freight train nearby that seems to go by at 3am and doesn’t stop blowing its whistle. Woke me up each night. Microwave stopped working a few times which was surprising because it’s a new one. Owner said he’d look into it. Speaking of owner, he’s very responsive and answers all questions immediately. Walking distance to Magnolia and restaurants. Lots of nice rehabs on the street but also some run down properties, but we felt safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely experience

The Clay Cottage is well appointed and comfortable, accommodating my family of six. The owners are gracious, kind, and excellent communicators. They provided a home that was appointed to allow us to prepare our meals and find refuge from the Texas heat during our stay. We were able to walk to many of the places we visited in Waco. This was a nice experience that was enhanced by the owners kindness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with charm!

A cute little house in a great location for accessing most of downtown Waco! We were able to walk to all the restaurants, shops, and attractions on our list! Plenty of street lights so we felt comfortable walking home from dinner even as it started getting dark. We ways travel with white noise machines, so had no trouble with street noise. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls’ Weekend Getaway

This was the perfect spot for our 3 generation girls’ shopping trip. We were able to walk to boutiques and the silos and it was just a short drive to the places we wanted to eat. It was clean and we felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed a wonderful two-day stay at the Clay Cottage! The location is just a couple blocks from the Silos in a clean and fairly quiet neighborhood. A terrific base from which to explore all that Waco has to offer. Such a perfect spot to visit with friends in the cozy living room or around the fire pit out back. It was easily the best-equipped rental we have ever stayed in with all the kitchen necessities you would need. The beds were so comfortable! David was a great host with immediate response to any questions we had. We can’t wait to return for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Clay Cottage is an excellent option in Waco. Great location to Baylor as well as super close to Magnolia and so many things Waco. House was adorable with many little touches. Host was available with helpful info about the house, Waco and timely with check-in and check-out information. Neighborhood was safe. We will definitely look at staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute & Comfy Cottage

Such a darling home close to all the fun Waco sites! Perfect for your girls’ trip! We loved it! We especially loved that check in and check out was so easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister Trip

The house was adorable! The beds were very comfortable and washer came in handy when my sister spilled sauce on her sweater. So convenient only 3 blocks from Magnolia Silos! Great neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

An adorable, very homey and tastefully decorated 3 bedroom within walking distance to everything Silo!! Great communication, easy to get to and conveniently located! So many amenities available/included. We were very pleased with our 5 day stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

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Hosted by David Booker

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