See all properties
Entire home

The Wishing House, 3 minute walk to the Magnolia Silos

Photo gallery for The Wishing House, 3 minute walk to the Magnolia Silos

Living area
Exterior
Private kitchen
Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

View in a map
Waco, TX
  • Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dr. Pepper Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Waco Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Wishing House, 3 minute walk to the Magnolia Silos

Welcome to The Wishing House, a brand-new retreat designed for relaxation, inspiration, and unforgettable moments. Nestled in the vibrant Silo District, this modern luxury home places you just steps from everything Downtown Waco has to offer.

This stylish getaway boasts two master suites, an open-concept living area, and a stunning outdoor oasis perfect for entertaining. Gather around the firepit, grill up something delicious, or sway in the outdoor swings while taking in a movie using our outdoor projector! Relax upstairs while taking in views from the balcony overlooking downtown or jive to the music that can sometimes be heard from the Backyard Bar & Grill.

Inside, every detail has been thoughtfully curated for an exceptional stay:
* Designer kitchen with a wine fridge, water bottle filler, and a handcrafted river-inspired backsplash
* Spa-like bathrooms featuring double vanities and oversized showers
* A statement designer wall that welcomes you as soon as you step inside

Outside, the fun continues:
* Cozy up to a fire pit for s’mores under the stars
* Watch a movie under the night sky on the outdoor screen
* Enjoy live music drifting over from Backyard Bar & Grill
* Fire up the pig grill for a one-of-a-kind cookout
* Dine al fresco at the spacious outdoor table

From its luxury finishes to its playful, memory-making touches, The Wishing House is more than just a stay—it’s an experience. Come see for yourself!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Welcome to Waco! The view from our private balcony.
Downtown Waco retreat! 2 blocks to Magnolia Silos! Huge private balcony!
Brazos
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
Downtown Waco retreat! 2 blocks to Magnolia Silos! Huge private balcony!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events require prior approval from the host.
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must be 21 or older to book. Verification of ID required. Will make exceptions for first responders, active duty military and newlyweds.
No vaping
No excessive noise

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: Events require prior approval from the host.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Waco

Located in Waco, this vacation home is in the city center. Hurd Tennis Center and Bowlero Waco are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indian Spring Park and Bledsoe-Miller Park. Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Mayborn Museum Complex are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
View more Vacation Homes in WacoOpens in a new window
Map
Waco, TX

What's nearby

  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dr. Pepper Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Baylor University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waco Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • McLane Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 24 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Silos Baking Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wishing House, 3 minute walk to the Magnolia Silos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wishing House, 3 minute walk to the Magnolia Silos?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wishing House, 3 minute walk to the Magnolia Silos on Jun 30, 2026 start from $364, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Wishing House, 3 minute walk to the Magnolia Silos?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wishing House, 3 minute walk to the Magnolia Silos?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wishing House, 3 minute walk to the Magnolia Silos located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with Bethany with easy.She responded to our questions within minutes and kept us up-to-date. The Wishing House is a wonderful home! It has everything you need for your stay. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Wishing House is a beautifully decorated home to stay with extended family while visiting Baylor University. Aside from the absence of night tables in the main floor
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Waco

Very nice clean property. All amenities Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Highly recommended

Love the house!! It was perfect, would highly recommend to everyone coming to Waco. The best location to walk the silos and close to downtown. The owner was very accommodating and easy to communicate with:)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pitts P.

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

Superb location! Fabulous accommodations!

Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

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

Best trip

The house was fantastic. It was great location for everything we wanted to do near the silos or anything related to Chip and Joanna Gaines. Couldn't recommend this house enough. It was honestly the favorite part of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gage G.

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

Anniversary get away!

Amazing house! We will be back! It’s so close to everything and the house was veryyyy clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

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

Awesome home and location

Great house for our friends weekend. Perfect walking location for the Silos
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

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

Beautiful home

This is a beautiful home in an area that is undergoing a transformation. The home itself was very comfortable and well appointed. It is in easy walking distance to Magnolia Silos and other restaurants. Communication with the home owner was fantastic. I highly recommend this home and I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory B.

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

Baylor graduation, August 2023

Great house – great time – great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

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

Girls trip

The house was wonderful! It’s so close to walk to the silos and even downtown. The beds were cozy we even at dinner one night at the house. The courtyard is cute and nice to eat outside at. Just a wonderful atmosphere. Will definitely be back! The bathrooms were so nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful home. The design and layout was great. We did need a table to play games and eat together. We would return if a table was added. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a beautiful little home that was so cute and updated - a perfect getaway for the girls! It was very well stocked with amenities and snacks and extra blankets and pillows and towels. There was nothing extra I could have imagined needing. Such an easy walk to all the Silos and we really enjoyed their Milo restaurant recommendation- rain and all!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Luxury at its best!

Lovely designer home with all the bells and whistles you’d want and deserve on a stay away from home and so close to Magnolia. Customer service and communication before, during and after on messaging was excellent! Magnolia market is a block away! Highly recommend this beauty! You’ll be highly satisfied!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

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

Very comfortable and modern home

We gathered together to celebrate our oldest graduation from Baylor at this home. It had room for our family and it was cozy and inviting. I wish the weather would have cooperated so that we could have enjoyed the beautiful backyard. Beds are comfortable and the home was clean when we arrived. Accessing the house was really easy and not a problem. We are truly looking forward to another visit soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele J.

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

Amazing Location and Beautiful Home

We enjoyed our stay in Waco at this property. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed for our stay. It is within walking distance to Magnolia Home and many restaurants and shops. It was just what we were looking for. Communication was excellent. Just a few suggestions: A luggage rack would've come in handy in the bedrooms instead of putting our luggage on the floor. Also, the concerts next door were fun to listen to but went on very late and was very difficult to sleep with the music.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken E.

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

Short stay in Waco

One of the best vrbo properties I've stayed in. Great styling, fully equipped kitchen, lot of amenities, oversized shower, great host. Kids had a blast spending time outdoor for a movie night using the projector. The only downside to me is the noise from the concert nearby that didnt stop until midnight. There are earplug and white noise machine provided but to no avail. In the end we still love this place and rank top among our stays. Unfortunately we only got to spend one night as a stop point from our drive to Dallas and wish we could spend more time there. Certainly will be back again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin A.

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

Amazing property

100% as advertised. Gorgeous home that gave my wife and I tons of ideas. Distance to Magnolia was perfect. Host was perfect. I had no contact with them verbally. Had everything set up so we didn’t have to speak. Amenities were well done. My only issue was essentially Magnolia is on the edge of blithe. Although the area is improving quickly we did witness a little downtrodden individuals. Not a reflection of this property or its owners. Waco is in the middle of a renaissance and is doing well to push out the bad and rebuild. Had a wonderful trip with my wife. Highly recommend this place of visiting Magnolia.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick O.

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

A Charming Magnolia Retreat in the Heart of Waco!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the stunning home in Waco, and I can confidently say that it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the beautifully designed space that seamlessly blended modern elegance with the beloved Magnolia charm. This home truly embodies the essence of Waco's rich heritage and the vision of Chip and Joanna Gaines. The attention to detail in every aspect of the house was impeccable. As I stepped inside, I was greeted by an inviting living room adorned with tasteful decor and cozy furniture, creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. The natural light pouring in through the large windows showcased the thoughtful craftsmanship and meticulous design choices throughout. The bedrooms were elegant sanctuaries where I could retreat after a long day of exploration. The plush bedding, tasteful color schemes, and thoughtfully curated furnishings provided a sense of tranquility that guaranteed a restful night's sleep. I especially loved the attention to detail in the bathrooms, where modern fixtures and beautiful tile work elevated the overall experience. Not only was the home itself a masterpiece, but its location was also ideal for exploring the wonders of Waco. Situated in the heart of the city, it offered easy access to the vibrant downtown area, where I could indulge in local cuisine, boutique shopping, and immerse myself in the city's culture. Additionally, being just a short distance away from the renowned Magnolia Market at the Silos was a dream come true for fans of the Gaines' empire. Lastly, I must commend the hosts for their outstanding hospitality. They went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was comfortable and memorable. From the warm welcome to the prompt responses to any inquiries, their attentiveness truly made me feel like a valued guest. Overall, my experience at this home in Waco was absolutely exceptional. If you're seeking a luxurious retreat that beautifully embraces the Magnolia aesthetic, I wholeheartedly recommend booking this gem. Prepare to be enchanted by its ambiance, impeccable design, and convenient location. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bethany Netzel

Host profile image
We fell in love with Waco and we hope you do too! There is so much to do here for just about everyone and we are so excited to host you at The Wishing House! We want you to kick your shoes off, relax and make some amazing memories!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

More Vacation Ideas