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"Downtown" Heart of Waco Home

Family-friendly vacation home in Waco with a water park

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Beautiful and Vintage Historic Home in Downtown Waco
Enjoy sitting on the front porch with views of downtown waco.
Front porch
Comfortable Living Room with staircase to the second floor
Beautiful Dining room table that seats 12 people.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 204000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Waco, TX
  • Place, Dr. Pepper Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waco Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

1st Floor

2 Double Beds

2nd Floor Bed- Green Room

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom- Tan Room

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Master

1 King Bed

2nd Foor Bedroom- Purple Room

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor

3 Double Beds

3rd Floor Loft

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Downtown" Heart of Waco Home

Amazing location in the Heart of Downtown Waco one block from Magnolia hotel. This completely renovated historic grand home is ideal for large groups. Heart of Waco home is just a short walk to many favorites including: Magnolias, Austin Avenue and the Waco Hippodrome, Baylor Stadium via the Riverwalk, Indian Springs Park with the historic Waco Suspension Bridge, Waco Convention Center, Balcones Distillery, and much more. We are also minutes drive to Cameron Park, Waco Zoo, Baylor University, Mammoth Museum, and much more!

This is a historic home with lots of updated amenities. Eat in kitchen with bar top, large formal dining room that can seat 12 or more, 6 outdoor patio and deck areas to allow you to enjoy the beautiful Waco weather, bathrooms are located on each floor for convenience, TV's located in every bedroom so you can cuddle up & enjoy a movie after a long day & night of enjoyment.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must discuss event first, no exceptions.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee is $100 for the1st pet, $50 for the 2nd
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No using fireplaces

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Must discuss event first, no exceptions.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 7158447ha

About the neighborhood

Waco

Located in Waco, this vacation home is in the city center. Waco Suspension Bridge and Fort House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hurd Tennis Center and Bowlero Waco. Traveling with kids? Consider Cameron Park Zoo and Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Waco, TX

What's nearby

  • Dr. Pepper Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waco Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cameron Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Baylor University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 24 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Cappuccino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Waco Ale Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Huaco Eatery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪One Day Bar - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Downtown" Heart of Waco Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at "Downtown" Heart of Waco Home?

As of Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Downtown" Heart of Waco Home on Dec 28, 2025 start from $1,010.55, 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 "Downtown" Heart of Waco Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Downtown" Heart of Waco Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Downtown" Heart of Waco Home located?

Located in the center of Waco, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Dr. Pepper Museum and Magnolia Market at the Silos. Indian Spring Park and Fort House Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic house, great for a large group. Great location. Communicative, friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Great place

Wonderful place to stay. Very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deby M.

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

Wonderful

We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex C., Fort Worth

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

Best Spot in Waco

All around an incredible place. Clean, great location, lots of fun. As the Mayor said “Best Place in Town!”
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

our stay

perfect house for a family meet up
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

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

Team Retreat

This house was the perfect spot for our team retreat. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Excellent

The house was perfect. Perfect location, perfect for our girls trip
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Great place for connecting with friends and experiencing downtown Waco

Our group was celebrating our high school reunion and consisted of 5 different families with teenage kids. The house was great with plenty of beds, different floors for people to have their own time or be part of the group, a great big table for everyone to congregate, and the location was close to restaurants, coffee shops, tourist attractions, bars - everything 5 different families could want! It’s an awesome house and hit all the notes we were looking for!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

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

Ultimate comfort and convenience

Booked here for the charm and location. Wanted to stay for the wonderful amenities. 40 year college reunion/girls trip. We appreciated the comfy beds and high quality linens after exploring Waco all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin F.

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

Great Stay

Our family of 20 stayed here & had a wonderful time! The location is central, so we walked to Fabled Bookstore & Spice Market & could have walked to more. The house was fully stocked, check in was easy, and the management was very communicative. We had no problems with the stay at all. A bonus - we stayed around Christmas & the house was beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alma G.

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

December Graduation

Great home to celebrate a graduation with extended family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla K.

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

Baylor University Graduation

It could not have fit better for the family to come together for the graduation. Highly recommend the home to fsmilues looking to celebrate their graduates or even come together for a student family celebration. Very comfortable aaccomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

My favorite place!

We had such a lovely time walking to the Silos, dinner, Dr Pepper museum, etc. The house is an all time favorite. It’s my second time there, and there will be more.the house is well equipped, beautiful, cozy, linens are fantastic, great outside sitting areas, I just love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teacher H.

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

Amazing house!

The house was perfect for our group of 20. The host has literally thought of everything to make the stay comfortable and memorable…Silo cupcakes, comfortable beds, clean rooms, and our favorite, the front porch. Thanks for making the house perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg F., Chanhassen, MN. USA

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

Great place and location.

Wonderful home for a large group. Warm, comfortable and inviting. Appreciated the cupcakes on arrival. We were down with 8 Ironman athletes doing the Waco 70.3 race. The accommodations supplied and outdoor grill were great. I’d highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steffani S.

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

Quick getaway

The house is wonderful! The owners were responsive and worked with us on our stay. The house was clean and treats were left for us. The location to the stadium was perfect just a short 30 minute walk and even closer to the Silo’s.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

School Competition

I brought a group of students and chaperones to this property for competition. The location was excellent. The home was roomy. Being an older home, you have to expect a few things with insulation, bathroom size, etc, but the charm of the home made up for any of these items. We enjoyed our stay and will use again if possible for next year's event.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Sue S.

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

Extended Family Together

We were a family of 19 coming to Texas to celebrate the lives of our mom, grandmother, great grandmother and also her sister who was that for all of us as well. 19 in a 3 bedroom house worked for us all. We had places to come together as different groups and enjoy each other. It was a wonderful place to experience Texas as a first time for most the family. The house is well appointed, lovely and peaceful. Thank you for providing us such a wonderful weekend of comfort and fun.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Amazing!

My whole family met at the property for the week of Thanksgiving. The check in process was easy! The owner left us cupcakes from the Silos which was over the top sweet and were super tasty! There was also some unexpected things like providing the cleaning supplies, storage supplies, shampoo, conditioner and soaps for the showers/bath. I highly recommemd this home and Waco!! We were within walking distance from so many things! It was a memorable and wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deby M.

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

Comfortable Cozy Cute

We loved every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trace L., Mapleton Utah

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

Ironman Waco Home Base with 12 friends

What a very fun place with so many cute decorations and attention to details with simple amenities that made our stay very comfortable. Easy walking distance to many of the touristic sites. The property has many decks and patios to gather outside when the weather permitted. Parking was plentiful and easy access. For our group the challenges were the number and size of bathrooms, a large formal dining room that was of little value in the middle of the main floor. The home is historic and has a lot of old charm with many modernized updates but it still has some quirks that makes it unique. We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

So perfect!

We had an incredible time together at this property! So much was provided & the layout was wonderful! We will definitely try it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Robert E.

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

Great stay in the Heart of Waco

We had a great stay in this very classy home. Kitchen is outfitted well and conducive to a group. Dining and Living rooms also great. So many sleeping options and very comfortable beds. Daughters graduation from Baylor was celebrated with four generations present. Love the location! Close to Baylor Bar across the Street, Magnolia few blocks as is Spice Village. The only real downer was shower facilities. With three showers the best one was on 3rd floor. We got by but that would be the first thing I would improve to make this an easy 5 star across. thanks for letting us enjoy a great 6 days in Waco. Really enjoyed the porches especially the one in front of the house and saw a great lunar eclipse unfold before our eyes
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Lots of bedrooms and porches.

This house is in a great location. We were able to walk to Magnolia, the Brazos River, restaurants, shopping and bars. When we were at the house it is great space for gathering. I think I counted 7 different porches for gathering and/or privacy. If u have a large group this house is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany j.

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

Heart of Waco

Beautiful property truly in the heart of Waco.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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