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The JOY House in Waco, TX! "Charming 1934 Cottage"
Family-friendly holiday home in Waco
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 122100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Waco, TX
- Place, Lake Waco13 min walk
- Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos8 min drive
- Place, Baylor University9 min drive
- Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)8 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The JOY House in Waco, TX! "Charming 1934 Cottage"
Welcome to the JOY HOUSE in Waco, TX!
✔2,100 sq ft home w/ Private Yard + Plenty of Parking!
✔4 bed, 2.5 bath, 8 beds, sleeps up to 12
✔Ideal for Longer
✔Fast WiFi - Perfect for Working Remotely!
✔2 HUGE Living Spaces!
✔Professionally Cleaned!
✔In-home Washer & Dryer!
✔Fully Stocked Kitchen!
✔Smart TVs w/ Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+!
✔Magnolia Silos - 4 mi (5 mins!)
✔Baylor U - 6 mi (10 mins!)
✔Haywain Falls Water Park - 2.2 mi (5 mins!) The Joy House is a beautiful 1934 home! Every inch of this property has been lovingly and thoughtfully restored to present clean and modern comfortability while still boasting charm and personality! This is your home away from home!
[Our prayer for everyone who visits the Joy house is Romans 15:13; "May the God of hope fill you with all JOY and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope!"]
SPECIAL OFFER: Stay for more than 7 days, NO CLEANING FEE!!
KITCHEN
All NEW Stainless Steel Appliances (Refrigerator, stove, oven, Nespresso coffee maker, microwave, toaster)
New dishwasher (pods provided)
Cookware (Pots, pans, cooking utensils)
Silverware, dishes, tupperware, salt and pepper, coffee
Dish towels, cutting boards, knife set
Paper towels
Aluminum foil, Plastic Wrap, Ziploc bags etc
First Aid Kit
BEDROOMS
4 Bedrooms (Sleeps up to 12 guests)
New fresh, clean sheets, bedding and pillows
Black-out curtains
BATHROOMS
2 Full Bathrooms + 1 Half Bathroom
Fresh towels and washcloths
Showers equipped with shampoo, conditioner and body wash
Hand soap dispensers, Q-tips, Bathroom tissue
Full bathrooms include hair dryers
LAUNDRY ROOM/MUD ROOM
Washer + Dryer
Laundry soap pods included
Mud room with hooks to hang your hats, take your shoes off and make yourself at home!
The Joy House is professionally designed with charm and modern comfortability from room to room! It was created with you in mind, to make our guests feel at home, away from home. Magnolia tones throughout the home give you the Waco experience! Wall-to-wall windows flood the spaces with natural light!
With four bedrooms (8 beds) and 2 & ½ baths, there’s space to comfortably accommodate 12 people.
The master suite features a luxury king bed, Smart TV and gorgeous natural sun light with views of the barn and trees in the backyard and the outdoor sitting area in the front. The master suite features a newly remodeled master bath with a large fully tiled walk-in rain shower and walk-in closet!
The main living area features a mounted LG Smart TV, a large comfortable sectional, 2 leather chairs, a large ottoman to put your feet up and open concept to the dining room and kitchen to feel together but still give everyone their space.
The large dining room (seats 10) has sliding glass doors that open to the side patio area equipped with a fire pit and adirondack chairs so it can be enjoyed sun up to sun down! Ready for conversations, stories and laughter!
Upstairs the charm continues into the flex room with a wall to wall window seating! Upstairs is a great "fun space" with a sleeper sofa (queen size), smart tv and 2 trundle twin size beds, 4 twin mattresses total. Upstairs also includes a walk-in closet stocked with games for lots of fun and memories!
The JOY HOUSE is ready to bring you JOYFUL MEMORIES!
Message us for inquires or clarifications. See y'all soon!
✔2,100 sq ft home w/ Private Yard + Plenty of Parking!
✔4 bed, 2.5 bath, 8 beds, sleeps up to 12
✔Ideal for Longer
✔Fast WiFi - Perfect for Working Remotely!
✔2 HUGE Living Spaces!
✔Professionally Cleaned!
✔In-home Washer & Dryer!
✔Fully Stocked Kitchen!
✔Smart TVs w/ Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+!
✔Magnolia Silos - 4 mi (5 mins!)
✔Baylor U - 6 mi (10 mins!)
✔Haywain Falls Water Park - 2.2 mi (5 mins!) The Joy House is a beautiful 1934 home! Every inch of this property has been lovingly and thoughtfully restored to present clean and modern comfortability while still boasting charm and personality! This is your home away from home!
[Our prayer for everyone who visits the Joy house is Romans 15:13; "May the God of hope fill you with all JOY and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope!"]
SPECIAL OFFER: Stay for more than 7 days, NO CLEANING FEE!!
KITCHEN
All NEW Stainless Steel Appliances (Refrigerator, stove, oven, Nespresso coffee maker, microwave, toaster)
New dishwasher (pods provided)
Cookware (Pots, pans, cooking utensils)
Silverware, dishes, tupperware, salt and pepper, coffee
Dish towels, cutting boards, knife set
Paper towels
Aluminum foil, Plastic Wrap, Ziploc bags etc
First Aid Kit
BEDROOMS
4 Bedrooms (Sleeps up to 12 guests)
New fresh, clean sheets, bedding and pillows
Black-out curtains
BATHROOMS
2 Full Bathrooms + 1 Half Bathroom
Fresh towels and washcloths
Showers equipped with shampoo, conditioner and body wash
Hand soap dispensers, Q-tips, Bathroom tissue
Full bathrooms include hair dryers
LAUNDRY ROOM/MUD ROOM
Washer + Dryer
Laundry soap pods included
Mud room with hooks to hang your hats, take your shoes off and make yourself at home!
The Joy House is professionally designed with charm and modern comfortability from room to room! It was created with you in mind, to make our guests feel at home, away from home. Magnolia tones throughout the home give you the Waco experience! Wall-to-wall windows flood the spaces with natural light!
With four bedrooms (8 beds) and 2 & ½ baths, there’s space to comfortably accommodate 12 people.
The master suite features a luxury king bed, Smart TV and gorgeous natural sun light with views of the barn and trees in the backyard and the outdoor sitting area in the front. The master suite features a newly remodeled master bath with a large fully tiled walk-in rain shower and walk-in closet!
The main living area features a mounted LG Smart TV, a large comfortable sectional, 2 leather chairs, a large ottoman to put your feet up and open concept to the dining room and kitchen to feel together but still give everyone their space.
The large dining room (seats 10) has sliding glass doors that open to the side patio area equipped with a fire pit and adirondack chairs so it can be enjoyed sun up to sun down! Ready for conversations, stories and laughter!
Upstairs the charm continues into the flex room with a wall to wall window seating! Upstairs is a great "fun space" with a sleeper sofa (queen size), smart tv and 2 trundle twin size beds, 4 twin mattresses total. Upstairs also includes a walk-in closet stocked with games for lots of fun and memories!
The JOY HOUSE is ready to bring you JOYFUL MEMORIES!
Message us for inquires or clarifications. See y'all soon!
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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put all used towels and sheets in the laundry room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Waco
Located in Landon Branch, a neighbourhood in Waco, this holiday home is near theme parks. Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center and Bowlero Waco 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Cameron Park Zoo and Waco Mammoth National Monument. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Waco, TX
What's nearby
- Lake Waco - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Cameron Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
- Waco Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
- Magnolia Market at the Silos - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
- Baylor University - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- For Keeps - 4 min drive
- Wako Taco - 3 min drive
- Dubl-R Old Fashioned Hamburgers - 3 min drive
- Kitok Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Domino's Pizza - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Emily
Why they chose this property
Nice neighborhood 1 mile away from Lake Waco and close to downtown Waco, Magnolia Market & Silos and Baylor University!
What makes this property unique
Plenty of room in the rounded drive way, side drive way, or back lot!
Languages:
English
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