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Walk to the River or Downtown. One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos!

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Full porch w/chairs and tables. Enjoy the beginning and remains of the day!
Cozy little 1950s cottage.
We love driving up to our home in the evenings!  We stay here all the time!
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waco, TX
  • Place, Cameron Park Zoo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Waco Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to the River or Downtown. One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos!

The River Run is a boutique and curated bungalow, one block from the fabulous Brazos River walk and entrance to gorgeous Cameron Park and its 20 miles of single track trails. Only a few blocks from downtown eateries, The Silo’s and the zoo, the home is ideally situated in a quiet little transitional neighborhood close to everything. Take a jog in the morning down the Brazos River walk and see the famous Waco Suspension Bridge and get a bite at the many food trucks and small businesses close by. Evening walks by the river reveal lovely views of the water and beautiful animal sculptures line the way - a perfect opportunity for your next selfie:)
The home is so darling, curated and considered for your enjoyment. Two bedrooms and one bath will comfortably house your party and the kitchen is fully stocked and functional with all necessary appliances and cooking utensils, should you desire to stay in.
Relax on the full-width front porch or chill out in the very secluded and fenced off back yard in the red Adirondack chairs, under the string lights.

The house has been a multiple years labor of love for us, as we took it to the studs, and took our time putting it back together. We feel that it is finally ready to release into our vacation rental fleet, and we can’t wait to host you here! The River Run is a perfect home away from home and a launching pad to all things Baylor, Waco and Magnolia.
See you soon!
Lic Number: STR0000415-05-2021
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Waco

Located in Brooks Oaks, a neighbourhood in Waco, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Hurd Tennis Center and Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Foster Pavilion or McLane Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Waco, TX

What's nearby

  • Cameron Park Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waco Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dr. Pepper Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Baylor University - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 25 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slow Rise Slice House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Barnett's Irish Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Cappuccino - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brazos Grille - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the River or Downtown. One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to the River or Downtown. One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos!?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to the River or Downtown. One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos! on 9 Jun 2026 start from £128, 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 at Walk to the River or Downtown. One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the River or Downtown. One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the River or Downtown. One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the River or Downtown. One block from Cameron Park. 1 Mile to Silos! located?

Located in Brooks Oaks, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cameron Park Zoo and Waco Convention Center. Magnolia Market at the Silos is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 212 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 212 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and such a cute cottage! Highly enjoyed our visit. Great hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and comfortable, beds were comfortable and had nice area outside with fire pit, very enjoyable and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keylette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was nice and clean very quiet and well organized really enjoyed our stay we will book again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great and very clean! The location was perfect and easy to get to everything. And the neighborhood was so quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2026
Thank you so much! We love hosting sweet guests like you. Take care and safe travels! Josh and Jill
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a cute and nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
It was a quaint home and perfect for 2 people. Easily accessible to everything in Waco.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

trevap2001

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joshua and Jill were very helpful on our trip. We reached out prior to our travels and they gave suggestions for places to eat. the Opal Oyster was amazing!! Our trip was a very quick overnight experience. We were grateful to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Landon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! Great spot! Josh and his crew were awesome hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing stay here! Hosts communicate very well, gave wonderful suggestions about where/what to do, if you’re from out of town. I’ll definitely stay here, again when I’m back in town!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house with good kitchen and nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kurt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The house is very nice, neat, and clean. The front door uses an older style metal key that is in a "realtor box." Time to upgrade to a digital entry lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Hello, all I have digital boxes on other homes and found the key is the best as a result of over a thousand rentals to guests over the years. I see this set-up in very high-end units on the Florida coast. I’m disappointed I got a 4 star for something I put a lot of thought in for the best compromise of safety and reliability. Take care to all who stay with us and please forgive the key box when you stay here. Feel free to reach out to me personally if you have any questions or issues. I try to be very responsive to our valued guests! Safe travels! Josh and Jill
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Josh was very responsive and River Run was perfect for our last minute travel plans. The amenities and location was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the overall experience and look of the house. The backyard setting was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only stayed for one night, but the property and amenities were really great. It had everything we needed for the time we were in town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute, very clean and well appointed! Josh was incredibly great to work with and his recommendations were so helpful! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is clean, comfortable and downright adorable. It is also very convenient, being only minutes from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We did not stay at this house as there was a power issue when we first arrived, but our host went way above and beyond to make our weekend a success. Our host got us a hotel for the first night, then offered us an upgrade to a larger home. Because of winter storm Fern, we were not able to do much around Waco, but our host contacted us to see if we needed food. The home where we stayed was fabulous. I recommend staying at any of this host's home in Waco.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was really cute and comfortable. Great location to where we were going and had plans for. The hosts were wonderful and very friendly. Had great recommendations for food and drinking around it. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy beds and the cutest bungalow!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Josh responded quickly and was very helpful. The house is clean and nice. The location is perfect. As walkers, my sister and I were very pleased with the location. It is about a block from the river walk. You can walk along the river and then go left to the market which is about a mile from the house or go right to downtown which is a mile. Silos are 1 1/2 miles and the Ranger museum about 1 1/2 miles. If you go other direction on river walk you are less than a mile to Cameron park. Highly recommend this property all the way around. Neighborhood felt safe and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So comfortable and convenient!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
Thank you, Dawn! We loved hosting you. Guests like you and your party make it all worthwhile. All our best and please come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bridget r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute house. Great location. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Great stay

Great stay will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Josh and Jill Barrett

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Our names are Josh and Jill. We run a hospitality company called Hospitaller Homes here in Waco.
Josh started the company back in 2006 flipping homes and buying long term rentals, etc. His family is well established in Waco with over 100 years in the community. His lover for Waco will show when he does everything he can to show you what Waco has to offer. Look for his favorite restaurants and activities, sent to each guest prior to their stay!
Jill is from Scottsdale and went to Baylor. In 1994, she started the famous Common Grounds Coffee shop on the campus. Her goal was to find a place for people of all types to come and feel at home and find community. Her sense of design and style shows through in every home she curates for Hospitaller Homes. She has since sold Common Grounds, but her legacy lives on in a Hospitaller Home. See our Facebook for all the homes we have.

Why they chose this property

We LOVE this little home. What is not to love? Huge full porch, quite neighborhood with little families. Joe, our neighbor across the way, told us he has lived on this street for 60 years and has never had a problem and loves how quite the area is. Walk out the front door, take a left down David Street and you are follow a tree lined back street straight to the Brazos River! You are then on the River Trail. Go left into the gorgeous Cameron Park and Zoo area, or go right and in tenths of a mile, you are at the Waco Suspension Bridge and down town. We have walked to the Silos Area before and it is a little over a mile. The Zoo is about 5-6 blocks away, also. Bikes would be ideal. There is so much to do!

Josh just bought it and surprised Jill with it. He had a vision for a little home that was in a transitioning neighborhood, but close to everything. Jill saw the home and instantly knew what she wanted to do with it. She added a HUGE full length port, vaulted the kitchen and living areas and updated the bathroom and added beautiful landscaping. Everyone who sees it loves it and people stop in the street to tell us how much they love our little home and thank us for making the little neighborhood even better.

The home has been used as singe family as well as long term rental and even as a home for women coming out of addiction and back into society. The home has experienced a revitalization and we feel has met her true potential of making many people happy and comfortable on a daily basis! Whenever we stay in one of our homes, we look for this one first because we just love the zen feel and easy and quite location of our little gem.

What makes this property unique

I think this is the closest vacation home to the Brazos River and a block from the Park Trailheads. There is nothing like the unique location. You are near the City Center without the hustle and bustle of the City and sounds. The little park road a block away turns into University Drive and leads straight to Baylor and fine dining. We feel completely save in our little neighborhood and all our neighbors are glad we are there. Our cleaning crew and our company's maintenance man both have families a block or two away on the same street.

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