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Jesse's Place - Magnolia/Baylor/Downtown Waco

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Front

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Middle

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Jesse's Place - Magnolia/Baylor/Downtown Waco

Jesse’s Place is a remodeled historic Waco home featuring a fully stocked kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, Smart TVs in every bedroom, comfortable bedding, and a cozy electric fireplace. The backyard includes swings, outdoor seating, string lights, a propane fire pit, pellet grill, and basketball goal. Located near Magnolia, Baylor, downtown dining, and Jesse’s Tortilla Factory, it offers a comfortable stay with authentic Waco character.

A Stay Rooted in Waco History
Jesse’s Place offers more than just a comfortable stay. It’s a chance to experience a meaningful piece of Waco history. Originally purchased in the 1970s by local Wacoan Jesse Contreras, owner of Jesse’s Tortilla Factory, this home has been lovingly restored by his grandson while preserving the charm of the original pier and beam house. Located close to downtown, Baylor, and Magnolia, it provides a welcoming place to relax while staying connected to the heart of the city.

The Home
This beautifully remodeled home blends historic character with updated comfort and thoughtful amenities. Guests will enjoy comfortable bedding, a fully stocked kitchen, and a cozy living space designed for relaxing after a day exploring Waco. The electric fireplace adds warm ambiance, while the living room Smart TV includes basic cable. TVs are also provided in all three bedrooms, and the home includes fast Wi-Fi with download speeds up to 600 Mbps.

The kitchen includes a Keurig coffee maker with provided pods, creamers, and sweeteners to make mornings easy. Families are welcome, and a pack ’n play is available for little ones.

Outdoor Highlights
The backyard is designed for gathering and unwinding, with outdoor seating, string lighting, backyard swings, a propane fire pit, pellet grill, and basketball goal. Whether you’re enjoying coffee outside in the morning or relaxing under the lights in the evening, the outdoor space adds even more comfort to your stay.

Great Waco Location
Many of Waco’s most popular destinations are just minutes away, including Magnolia Market, the Dr Pepper Museum, Baylor University, Cameron Park, and Jesse’s Tortilla Factory itself. Some of Waco’s favorite local restaurants are located within a mile of the home.

Guests must be 21 or older to book.
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About the area

Waco

Located in Brazos, a neighbourhood in Waco, this holiday home is near a water park. Fort House Museum and Waco Suspension Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Mayborn Museum Complex. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Foster Pavilion or Hurd Tennis Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Waco, TX

What's nearby

  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Baylor University - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dr. Pepper Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • McLane Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Waco Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 25 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min walk

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. 69 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, walkable to Silos. Nice and clean. Great decor! We loved it and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, comfy beds, awesome location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and clean house. Great location. Host is attentive and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an exceptional host. Sarah didn’t miss any details. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great overall experience. The host communicated well and the property was fantastic for our family. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, wonderful amenities and very responsive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 2 nights and the property was clean, comfortable, and well thought out with special details. We would definitely return here again in the future… especially for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this rental. We travel extensively and stay in many vacation rentals. This is one of the best. What we loved: 1. Location. Just great. Walk almost anywhere you want to go.2. Cleanliness. Super clean. No problems at all.3. Amenities. The house was wonderdully prepped with coffee, snacks, and a wonderful back patio and picnic area. 4. Communication. Prompt, professional, and helpful.This is our first choice next time we are in Waco.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Jesse’s place. Everything went seamlessly from the check-in to check out. The place was clean and beds comfortable. The kids loved the bunk beds and the cool video game in their room along with the outdoor area activities. We will certainly be back the next time we are in Waco. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jesse’s place was such a warm, cozy, and beautiful home. Me and my family really enjoyed the outdoor space with corn hole and the kids enjoyed the bunk beds and arcade game. The kitchen was fully stocked and the big island was a nice touch. Easy access to just about everything was a plus! All furniture was very comfortable. Definitely will stay here again! Thank You for hosting us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely home that worked well for us. We had a great time and everything was so smooth!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great! Arcade was fun Owners and communication was amazing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was nice and clean and was stocked with everything we needed. Grandsons enjoyed playing basketball. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn A.

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

Jesse’s place Stay

It was a great stay! Communication was timely and clear, house was organized with provisions available, and house was clean and inviting!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay. Very clean house in a great location. The hosts were so great when we had questions and were able to provide great insight. Our son loved the basketball goal! We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

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

Perfect, clean home!

Best place to stay for our needs...
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berlyjack J.

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

Great Little Place for Baylor Activities

Great little house to stay for Baylor activities. Very clean and well equipped. Easy to find location near both downtown Waco and Baylor. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Clean, beautiful, great location

Exactly what we were looking for…walking distance to town, super quaint house, clean & cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie O.

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

Jesse’s Place

Great place to stay. Very clean and cute! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is ADORABLE! They had chips and salsa waiting for us when we arrived. I took my daughter and her friends for a birthday weekend trip and it fit us comfortably. The neighborhood was a little questionable but otherwise I would highly recommend this place. They have it done so cute on the inside and it was nice and cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very convenient to Magnolia and other things we enjoyed. The place was recently remodeled and very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 6 stayed for 3 nights during a recent trip to Texas. We did day trips to Austin and Fort Worth from Waco. The property description was accurate; the house is super cute and very clean! As others mentioned in their reviews the location is great if you are in town to visit the Silos or Baylor. A few of the surrounding streets are still going through revitalization. With that said we greatly appreciated the gated driveway for added privacy and security. But we note that at no time did we feel unsafe. Our kids very much enjoyed the basketball hoop, yard game, and covered outdoor seating area. We would definitely recommend this home to others. The only thing we felt we were missing in our stay were wash cloths and a few more pillows. But really the house was perfect. We went to a Baylor baseball game, went to the park along the river, spent hours at the Silos, designed hats at Ranch Hat Bar, visited the Dr. Pepper Museum, ate at Terry Black’s, Magnolia Table, Cappuccino Cafe, Magnolia Press and Silo Bakery for coffee and treats and even did a Whataburger and In & Out taste test. Day trips with easy drives to Austin for shopping and sights as well as Fort Worth for Stockyard and bull riding event at the Cowboy Coliseum. Really enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris p.

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

Jesse's Place - Magnolia/Baylor/Downtown Waco

Jesse's Place was a great place to stay in Waco. Great location, close to campus, downtown and the football stadium. Clean, quiet and super easy to work with. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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