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Living area
Dining
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Robinson, TX
  • Central Texas Market Place
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Baylor University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #1 - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1 - Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet

Bathroom #3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1940's Shiplap Charmer Close to Downtown Waco! PET FRIENDLY!

Welcome to our 1945 modern country home! Our house has the best of both worlds, original shiplap mixed with modern amenities and will surely speak to everyone in the group. We are just a few miles away from downtown Waco in a quiet neighborhood so you can enjoy the peacefulness of a sunset on our screened in back porch all while still being close to everything Waco has to offer. We hope our home will help bring long lasting memories during your stay!

Our place has the modern country feel with a little bit of fun added to make it family friendly!

Please note- our beds include 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Doubles, 1 Twin, 2 Twin Rollaways, and 1 crib.

The master bedroom/bathroom are on the first floor along with the half bathroom. Three more bedrooms and a full bath are on the second floor.


PLEASE READ BELOW RULES BEFORE BOOKING:

-PARKING:
Parking allows for a max of FOUR vehicles. We have a large driveway where all cars must park. There is no street parking allowed on our street and no parking in our front yard. If there are more than four cars traveling in, please plan accordingly to park any additional cars elsewhere.

-We have another short term rental (a tiny house) that is right next door. Please be respectful of our guests staying there and give them their privacy. The only shared space you will have with the tiny house is the entrance to the main driveway.

-Absolutely no parties or events!! We are not equipped to host large gatherings and do not allow additional people other than the those who are included on the reservation!!

-CHILDREN:
The house is child friendly, and you are welcome to bring children of any age (we have a 3 year old ourselves!), but please be aware the house is not "childproof"- there are stairs (a baby gate is provided at the stairs), we do have potted plants, and books and other decorative items within reach. It is your responsibility to evaluate the suitability of the property for your kids' needs.

-PETS:
We allow up to 2 pets however, they are only allowed on the first floor and in the backyard. Please no pets upstairs on the carpet or on the furniture in the house.

-Quiet Hours- 10:00pm - 6:00am

-No smoking (including vaping) inside the house.

-No fires in the fireplace and no portable firepits for the yard.

Property manager

Meryl Olsen
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
-Max of FOUR vehicles per booking -Quiet Hours- 10:00pm - 6:00am -No smoking (including vaping)
-No fires in the fireplace (Out of service) -No parties or additional people other than the amount included on the reservation.
-There is a tiny house on the premises (a completely separate dwelling) that may be booked by a different rental group- please respect their privacy.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Waco

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Robinson, a neighbourhood in Waco. Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Mayborn Museum Complex are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Magnolia Market at the Silos and Central Texas Market Place. Travelling with kids? Consider Cameron Park Zoo and Carleen Bright Arboretum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Robinson, TX

What's nearby

  • Central Texas Market Place - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Baylor University - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Dr. Pepper Museum - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Waco Convention Center - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 8 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 20 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Te'jun The Texas Cajun - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chuy's Tex-Mex - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1940's Shiplap Charmer Close to Downtown Waco! PET FRIENDLY! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 1940's Shiplap Charmer Close to Downtown Waco! PET FRIENDLY!?

As of 12 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1940's Shiplap Charmer Close to Downtown Waco! PET FRIENDLY! on 11 Jun 2025 start from £386.34, 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.

What time is check-in at 1940's Shiplap Charmer Close to Downtown Waco! PET FRIENDLY!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1940's Shiplap Charmer Close to Downtown Waco! PET FRIENDLY!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1940's Shiplap Charmer Close to Downtown Waco! PET FRIENDLY! located?

This family-friendly Waco holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Central Texas Market Place, Cinemark Waco and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest. Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center and Topgolf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Awesome

Loved the home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn A.

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

Charming Home

The Shiplap Cottage was truly charming! It was very clean and had the perfect amount of bedrooms for our family Christmas get together. The kids as well as the adults enjoyed the board games and video games. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Healthy H.

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

EXCELLENT!!!!

Enjoyed our stay. Was described perfectly. House has been nicely taken care of. Will surely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth I.

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

Weekend away

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Roomy and Functional

This is one of our favorite VRBO properties. Our dog loved the big fenced in backyard and the neighborhood is quiet and peaceful.A grocery store is less than five minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

starla c.

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

hall of fame weekend

we came to waco for a baylor event. it was the perfect stay for us and our children!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shery G.

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

The Exact Comfort We Needed

The beautiful and cozy home was exactly what our family needed during one of the hardest times in our lives. The house was extremely clean, comfortable, and inviting. The host was very pleasant and understanding. We couldn't have wished for anything more!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant D., Texas

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

LOVE THE ARCADE ROOM!

Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Excellent place for a family gathering!

Everything about this property was just what we needed for our family Baylor football weekend! We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Quick Trip for a Tournament

We had a varied group of adults and teens due to a tournament we were attending. The house afforded us the ability to have some privacy and common spaces while everyone had plenty of space to crash as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene L.

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

Waco retreat

House looked small from outside but was surprisingly roomy inside. Cozy and all the beds were very comfortable! House had a funky odour we all noticed - almost like a skunk but we couldn’t smell it outside. Back porch was our undeniable favourite place but wasn’t swept and generally could have been cleaner. Also, one of the upstairs bedrooms didn’t have a window. That room needed a bedside table and lamp. Other than that, the house was great. After being out and about every day, it was wonderful to come back in evenings to recap our day on the back porch listening to the birds!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam V.

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

Such a cute Place

We stayed here one night and had such a good time in this cute shiplap house. Plenty of room for all of us. Location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie e.

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

Wonderful stay!

The property is beautiful, clean and had everything we needed. The location was perfect. Thank you so much for working so hard to make this home available to us. I would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful home to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus G.

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

Waco 4/26

House was beautiful, everything was great family had a great stay big backyard that the dogs were able to run around. Location was great HEB close by for food and supplies. Meryl was great in communicating with me and we will definitely stay again next time we are in Waco!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

We had 6 adults, the home is super spacious. Love the back patio. Owner was attentive and responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

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

Weekend in Waco

Came into town for Labor Day weekend to visit Waco. This rental was super cute, just outside of Waco on a quiet street. Close to everything we wanted to get to, had everything we needed, check in was super easy and really good communication from the property owner. We’d definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Amazing Home!

We will rent this house again. The owner was very accommodating. Our family was so blessed to stay in this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Amazing host amazing house

We had a wonderful time, but it started out that we put the wrong dates on our calendar, the host was so gracious to change our reservation. Definitely a very Cute Place, A+ on cleanliness as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIM L.

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

Perfect Waco stay!

This farmhouse was perfect for our girl’s trip. The decor, cleanliness, and very roomy feel was fantastic. The owners communicated with us easily. The home is well stocked for every need and could accommodate easily more than our 3 adults and 2 babies. Super comfy beds in each room. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Farmhouse Decor

We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay. The owner was very gracious and accommodating. We loved the house and the amenities shared from the owner. We certainly would recommend this VRBO rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariel S.

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

Home away from home

The house was so beautiful and inviting when we arrived. No issues at all and the Littles loved the story time nook. I hope to see this little gem again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Perfect for our Baylor family plus dog

This is our fifth year with a student at Baylor and the first time we stayed outside of Waco. We got a puppy last spring that we want to take with us on travels, so we had to switch to booking dog friendly properties. Despite being outside of Waco, the location is a vers easy drive to Baylor and downtown. Plenty of room for our family and loved the big fenced in backyard for our pup (he loved it too!) we didn’t do any cooking this time, but the kitchen is well equipped. Also liked the large driveway with lots of parking, and the in back porch. Everyone remarked that it was nice to stay somewhere quiet without street traffic noises. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Love the Shiplap!

The house is located just outside of Waco in Robinson. The neighborhood is quite and feels like being in the country, but you are only minutes of everything you need in Waco. The house is spacious with plenty of room for family members to spread out. The screened porch was a favorite of mine and the kids. The kids also enjoyed the arcade will we watched the Mavericks win the Western Conference Finals in the comfortable media room. If you like the look of the house on the listing, you won't be disappointed when you arrive. Great place and made some good memories!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M., Plano

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

Lovely house for family

When we first walked in we were so pleased. The house is well decorated with plenty of space for a larger family. We had 3 adults and 3 children in our party and the house worked well for us. The large yard was great for outdoor play, and the sun porch was nice for those of us who wanted to stay a bit cooler under the shade and ceiling fan. The large soaker tub in the master bathroom was a huge hit. As was the arcade games upstairs. This house is lovely, we highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devon L., York, NE

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

Wonderful and relaxing!

This house was perfect for our stay! We traveled for spring break with our four children ages 12-18. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. The backyard is huge and allowed me to sit in the sun and read my book while the kids played. The large bathtub was a treat and another fun way to relax in the evenings! The house is clean, well-stocked, and very comfortable. Our kids enjoyed this space so much that one afternoon they specifically asked to go home and just play instead of more sight seeing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Meryl Olsen

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Hi, I'm Meryl! I live in Robinson, TX - just outside of Downtown Waco. I am originally from Grapevine, TX and have lived in this great state my whole life. My fiancé Andrew, (co-host) works for the Fire Department and I am a stay at home mom to our two year old son. I also love redoing furniture, anything DIY, and find joy in thrifting and showing how to design on a dime! We both love traveling, being outdoors, and are always looking for our next adventure. We would love to host your next VRBO stay :)

Why they chose this property

Our home is a short drive to downtown Waco, about 10 minutes until you are in the middle of everything! Then come back to our quiet neighborhood to a home that is relaxing, comfortable, and full of character!

Our home truly speaks to everyone in the group-
We have areas for sitting and relaxing, areas for games/movies, a full kitchen, a dining area, a laundry room with washer and dryer, and a spacious backyard with yard games. Sit on the screened in back porch or lay in the hammock and watch the sunset!

What makes this property unique

Our sleeping areas include-
-Master Bedroom (1st floor): King Bed

Bedroom #1 (2nd floor): Queen Bed
Bedroom #2 (2nd floor): 1 Full bed, 1 Twin bed
-2 Twin rollaway's that can be placed anywhere

-We do allow pets! There is a MAX of 2 pets per booking. We just ask that they stay on the first floor and off of the furniture.

-We have a spacious driveway for your parking needs however, there is a MAX of 4 cars per booking. We live on a street that does not allow street parking so all cars must be parked in the driveway and we need to assure there is plenty of room for people to still get in/out of the driveway comfortably.

-We do have a tiny house on the premises that could be occupied by a different rental group during your stay and we ask that you respect their privacy and be mindful of the noise level. The only thing that is shared with the tiny house is the entry to the driveway, otherwise it is completely separate.

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