Stunning container home with rooftop deck

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 644.6 sq m

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Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Waco, Texas

Homestead Heritage
‪7 min walk‬
Waco Mammoth National Monument
‪11 min drive‬
Magnolia Market at the Silos
‪15 min drive‬
Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Office

About this property

Summary:
Waco’s most stunning and unique vacation rental–The Helm™ by CargoHome! Step from the upstairs suite to the well-lit rooftop deck for an evening cocktail. A fusion of 2 shipping containers, 20' and 40', the interior of this unique home is insulated and paneled in pine shiplap and trimmed in 100+ year old barn wood. One bedroom and bathroom downstairs and one bedroom and bathroom upstairs allows for two private suites for couples traveling together. Only 12 minutes from Magnolia Silos and Baylor.

The Neighborhood:
The location is a safe rural neighbourhood, just north of Waco and close to I-35. Surrounded by trees, cattle graze nearby. Guests are also welcome to use the lawn. Shop and eat in Homestead Cafe and Craft Village, only minutes away by road.

Getting Around:
You can park right at the house and Uber is available.

Interaction with Guests:
We live right around the corner so are available for anything you need including any questions on the house or your time in Waco. You can check yourself in with the passcode we’ll send you the day of check-in.

Property manager

VillaStay Vacation Rentals

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English

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 first aid kit

About the area

Waco

Chalk Bluff, a neighbourhood in Waco, is home to this holiday home. Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center and Hurd Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Magnolia Market at the Silos and Central Texas Market Place. Cameron Park Zoo and Waco Mammoth National Monument are also worth visiting.

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Waco, Texas

What's nearby

Homestead Heritage - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Cameron Park Zoo - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
Waco Mammoth National Monument - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
Baylor University - 12 min drive - 15.0 km
Magnolia Market at the Silos - 15 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Friday's Seafood And More - ‬8 min drive
‪El Conquistador Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Cool River” Helm™ model Container Home 12 minutes to Magnolia/Baylor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Cool River” Helm™ model Container Home 12 minutes to Magnolia/Baylor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Cool River” Helm™ model Container Home 12 minutes to Magnolia/Baylor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “Cool River” Helm™ model Container Home 12 minutes to Magnolia/Baylor located?

Located in Chalk Bluff, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Homestead Heritage and within 9 miles (15 km) of Baylor University and Heart O' Texas Speedway. Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center and Cameron Park Zoo are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James P.

19 Feb 2025

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

Great location and accommodations

Very nice property 15 mins from Baylor campus. Perfect location. Very clean and enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

17 Nov 2023

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

Cozy

Wonderful stay and beautiful clean property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

25 Oct 2023

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

Our stay

This was a delightful little house, cute and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay. Communication with the host was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE R.

2 Apr 2024

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

Tiny container Waco

Loved the unique stay close to Waco but in the country side. Very clean and so fun!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 May 2023

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

Clean, fun, and accommodating

Loved staying here! The tiny houses were nicely furnished and very well organized. The tenants are very welcoming. You won’t be disappointed with your stay!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aime M.

11 Oct 2024

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

Quick overnight stop - Cute and well stocked

Wish we had more time but we arrived late due to horrible traffic on the 35. Amazing container home. Easy location, great comm with owner, fully stocked. Our 3 teens enjoyed their space downstairs and my husband and I enjoyed our space upstairs. Would definitely come back for a longer stay maybe a girls weekend for our teens and I.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

caleb o.

30 May 2023

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

Great Tiny House

We had a great & quick stay in this unique tiny house converted from a shipping container. Kids loved the house, it was clean and smartly designed. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

24 Sept 2023

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

Great Stay

First time staying in a "tiny house" AKA container house. Loved it. All the amenities were available and the check-in, check out was seamless. We will definitely book again!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

7 May 2023

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

Awesome

Great little spot. We highly recommend it.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rassa C.

27 Sept 2023

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

Tiny house in a slice of heaven

The property was clean and well organized. The property manager was super attentive and made sure it we were all set! It was a great evening stop for us while we were on our way for a 36hr Kayak Fishing trip, will definitely book again!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne G.

29 Mar 2023

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

Peaceful unique spot!

We really enjoyed our stay! Check-in was super easy (all digital) & upon arrival, the house was clean and exactly as portrayed online. There were some horses roaming just across the way which was super exciting for our two young girls. Our girls loved the tiny home experience!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

28 Mar 2023

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

So unique!

Our family loved our stay in this tiny home! It was so cute and stylish. We enjoyed time together on the upper deck in the evening. It was the perfect place to stay during our quick stop in Waco to take in the Magnolia sites.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

27 July 2024

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

Unique, fun, and convenient

We (grandma, mom, teen girl) stayed here for one night for a short trip to Waco and loved it - wish we could have stayed longer! This was a perfect setup for us to have some space, even in a “tiny” home and was super comfortable. Directions were great, and these hosts have really thought of everything (like backlit unit numbers). The horses next door were a bonus! It’s good to know that the third bed is a twin air mattress, and that there are extra sheets for that but no extra blankets, so bring your own if you’ll have someone using that. This spot was well worth the money and we are already planning our next trip - we loved not having to do any cleanup, etc before leaving.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

23 Nov 2021

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

Tiny House Big Joy

While planning a trip to Waco, this property was an option and the decision to experience tiny house living was decision. Excellent decision!! The property was an easy 15 min drive to town. The house was immaculate and well stocked with necessities. Nice surprise! Owners made the processes easy with timely and effective communications. Highly recommend the fun of this unique property.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

18 Dec 2022

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

Wonderful Experience

The house is wonderful, clean adnnd smelled so good. The house is comfortable and the views are amazing. The house came with coffee, creamer and filtered water. Netflix was also available on the tvs. The host communicated the most our of all VRBOs I have ever experienced. I literally had no questions because they communicated so well and was available. It was such a wonderful experience for my family to stay. Thank you Kenneth and Amanda's for this wonderful experience.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

18 Oct 2024

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

This Tiny House Community is A Hidden Gem for Families—Our Second Stay!

This was our second time visiting the Cool River Helm™ Container Home, and it was just as fantastic as our first! Myself and my three kids stayed here during our fall break, and we had an unforgettable time. The owners are absolutely magnificent—so friendly and responsive. The location is perfect for a peaceful getaway, just 12 minutes from Magnolia and Baylor. The sunset from the house is stunning, and we were thrilled to find they had added a Pickleball court since our last visit. My kids had a blast exploring the property, especially the pond in the center, where they loved seeing turtles and fish. The upstairs bed was a favorite of my two sons, who said it was super comfy! And the memory foam pillows? Incredible! Now I need to buy one for home! One small issue with the thermostat in the bedroom was quickly resolved—within 5 minutes of texting the owner, someone was there to fix it. The service was beyond impressive, and we were right back to enjoying our tiny house adventure. We can’t wait to come back again! This unique and charming tiny house is perfect for families, and it keeps getting better every time we visit.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

14 Dec 2023

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

Positive Review

5 star…….0ne suggestion for property owners for safety……be extra careful when going out the door to go up the spiral staircase. One has a tendency to be looking DOWN at the boardwalk to avoid stepping off and you can get a pretty hard knock on the head, as the spiral staircase is CLOSE to the front door. We finally hung a plastic bag on the staircase as a warning. A pool noodle could be mounted at head level on the staircase corner. You MAY need to use the little space heater when it’s cold as there aren’t any extra blankets. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back AND refer our friends! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sandy G.

3 Feb 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K., victoria

8 Dec 2022

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

Great containers!

Fun property to stay in, really amazing what you can do with containers!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

30 Oct 2022

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

Fun Getaway

Such a unique and charming place. We loved the decor and amenities, our host was super and always responded to questions. The uptop deck under the wide sky was amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

24 Oct 2022

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

Container home was perfect!

Perfect space for my son and I for Baylor Homecoming Weekend. The container home was clean, fun, well-stocked, and especially loved the rooftop patio to kicking back and watching the sun set over the fields. Plus, love the location at Heritage Homestead with their coffee shop, market, and more to walk to. We'll be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

18 Oct 2022

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

1 night stay

Adorable

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

7 Sept 2022

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

Clean, Simple, Perfect for us

Had everything we needed for a comfortable overnight stay and the communication with the property manager was excellent!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

28 Aug 2022

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

Fantastic place!

What a unique experience! Loved sitting out on the deck with coffee in the morning and watching the sun set in the evening. Cozy and comfortable- would definitely stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

8 June 2022

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

Cargo container adventure

We were a little apprehensive about renting this remodeled container for 4 adults. However our concerns were unfounded. Yes, containers are narrow but clever design created a comfortable environment. Accommodations were clean and well stocked. Communication and transfer of information was outstanding. We wanted an adventure and we are so pleased with our stay!! We will certainly recommend to our friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property