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Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos

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A vintage-style living room with a teal sofa, a red refrigerator, and a kitchen area with floral wallpaper.
A kitchen with a window, a toaster, a sink, a coffee maker, and a shelf with kitchenware.
A kitchen with a wooden shelf holding various kitchenware, a red pot, and a white bowl.
A kitchen with a red Galanz refrigerator, a vintage red toaster, and a window with a hanging light fixture.
Two leather armchairs, a potted plant, and a painting on a wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Lorena, TX
  • Place, Lake Waco
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Carleen Bright Arboretum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Texas Market Place
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room/Kitchenette

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos

You will love this charming, quiet, stylish cottage nestled in a country setting on several acres, yet still only 17 minutes from downtown Waco, Texas.

The bedroom features both a comfortable King-size bed, as well as a practical bunk-bed, sleeping up to 4 very comfortably. The unique bathroom has an antique clawfoot tub and shower and very creative sink, vanity and small closet. From here it's easy to enjoy the surrounding country life out in the very private back yard or to sit around the fire ring under the stars! When rested up, experience fully the restaurants and shops of the quickly growing and ever popular downtown Silo district or take in the Baylor University sports or culture. The friendly and hospitable hosts will make sure you are comfortable and have everything you need for an enjoyable stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property # 2622619vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Lorena

Located in Lorena, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Bowlero Waco and Cinemark Waco are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Waco and Amsler Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at McLane Stadium or Extraco Events Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Lorena, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Carleen Bright Arboretum - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Central Texas Market Place - 12 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Baylor University - 16 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 18 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 18 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le’s Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Country Cottage 17 minutes from Baylor and the Silos located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Waco, Carleen Bright Arboretum and Ascension Medical Group Providence Pain Management Clinic. Ascension Providence and Congestive Heart Failure Clinic are also within 9 miles (15 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. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese O.

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

Sweet little stay!

This was a great retreat for after our wedding!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2023
Congratulations!!! May you have many, many happy years together.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great place

Great place to relax. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! It was great to have you. Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Thanksgiving Family Visit

Was the perfect property and location for us. Very well maintained property in quiet rural area. Quick 10 minute drive to shopping and restaurants. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov, 2024
Ellen and Kevin were delightful guests-personable, quiet, respectful, and cheerful. They left the guesthouse immaculate. I hope they come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline L.

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

Fantastic Waco weekend!

The cottage was fantastic and exactly as listed. We will be planning another visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2023
Thank you so much, Madeline! Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

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

Quiet & Cute

Enjoyed out stay for Baylor Homecoming weekend. A bit far to drive from Waco but, very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2022
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Wonderful experience

The host went so above and beyond to make our experience such a wonderful one! We will definitely book again when in the Waco area in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2023
We look forward to hosting you. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monte P.

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

Waco visit.

Very responsive and we really enjoyed our stay. The only slightly negative was the shower was lukewarm 3 of the 4 uses.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2024
Monte- it was great having you! Thank you for the kind review. The previous guests and those that followed you had no trouble with the water temperature so that issue is resolved. Please come back and stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

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

Nice Getaway

Very quiet. Cottage was nice and kind of a mid century style. Owners animals are very friendly and we were greeted by them every time we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Great country cottage

Mark and Therese are warm and helpful hosts, and knowledgeable about the area. The cottage was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Great location - quiet yet just 12 minutes from Magnolia and the Silos, and the Baylor University campus. The cottage was charming and had everything we needed for a comfortable, relaxing stay. We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Brian and Carol were delightful and responsible guests. We enjoyed having them very much and look forward to their return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Amazing!!!

The absolute cutest place! Super cozy, very clean and the best “security” haha. The pup was my daughters favorite part of our trip! The owner brought over fresh cut flowers for me. We can not wait to come back! Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bluebonnet Inn. You were terrific guests and we welcome you back anytime. Dagny will be looking for you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail O.

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

Gorgeous and charming!

This was such a lovely place to stay! Felt very private and clean. Decoration is just super cute, we couldn't stop looking at all the darling details! Check in process was very simple. Owners are very kind and really went the extra mile to give us a great stay while still respecting our space. I highly recommend this place, my friends and I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2022
Thank you so much for coming; it was our pleasure to have you. We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal K.

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

Wonderful experience

Neat, clean, orderly, and well-equipped. Decor throughout was beautifully done. The owners are very nice and kept in contact to make sure everything was to our liking. I would recommend this property to anyone, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much, Crystal. You and your family/friends are welcome anytime. You are the perfect guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

My husband and I decided at the last minute to find/book a Vrbo for the Texas/UGA game this last weekend and found this cute little cottage. It was comfortable and cute and fit exactly what we needed. Therese and her husband Mark were so hospitable and sweet and their dogs on property are so friendly. We highly recommend booking this cottage and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2024
I am so glad that it worked out for you to stay at the Bluebonnet Inn, Heather. Come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Quiet Stay at the Inn

The Inn is very quaint and peacefully located. It’s a bit out from Waco but not totally remote. Just far enough for quiet, yet close enough to be in the Waco center or at Baylor within 15 minutes. The place was very clean and welcoming. We especially enjoyed the friendly Lab who greeted us warmly. Communication with the property owners was wonderful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2022
Thank you, Eric. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle P.

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

Simple, sweet and peaceful

The cottage worked well for us. It was clean and comfortable, and placed in an agrarian area. Yet, it is still close enough to make access to Waco events easy. Therese and her two dogs made us feel welcomed and at home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your helpful notes, Gayle. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great!

Beautiful 1 bedroom house with Private Back Porch & Fire pit, Clawfoot Bathtub/Shower Combo, TV & WiFi very good for Streaming, & located far enough out in the country for both peace of mind but still close enough to Loren’s & Waco to Order Delivery. The Hosts Mark & Therese are very attentive to to Your Needs!I want to come back here on the weekend with my wife so we can both enjoy time away from the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2025
Thank you, Michael! It really was a pleasure to have you stay! Thank you for your flexibility…we would love to have you and your wife come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

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

The Great Escape!

We were looking for a weekend escape, to unplug and disconnect. The Bluebonnet is just that place! It’s a cute little place, the decor is laid back, backyard is relaxing! It is far enough or close enough to Waco that you can enjoy either option! I highly recommend it for a couple that is looking for retreat! The owner was easy to contact and willing to help you with any questions!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2022
Thank you so much! Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

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

Great quite stay

Great place to stay outside of Waco. My sister and I wanted to take a girls trip and this was the perfect place! We especially loved how friendly their dog was and how many special touches the owners added to the place. I didn't notice that the listing doesn't have a TV but that didn't matter much since we were so exhausted after we got back. The owners also responded as soon as I would send a question. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2022
Thank you so much! Come back anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Therese Roberts

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We have been married 32 years and LOVE working together on projects that create inviting community spaces. We both have a passion for hospitality and really like meeting new people. When we are not working together around the property, (the garden, landscaping, and fixing allll the things), we are either visiting with Mark's parents (who live next door), catching up with one of our four adult children, helping out at church, or biking/running/ walking/ swimming wherever and whenever possible. We love to read, listen to music, practice our two step, and spend time with friends.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property in 2019 when Mark's parents were ready to sell and move next door to family. We loved the great old trees, the small house in a large park like setting, and the perfect out building we envisioned as a guest house/cottage. Mark took the little building down to the studs in places; he added windows, took out doors, built the kitchen cabinets, created the rustic bathroom, enclosed the hallway between the bath and living space (it was initially a muddy walk to the bathroom) and so much more. He was the brains behind the red refrigerator which became the inspiration piece for much of the decoration decisions in the kitchenette/lounge area.

What makes this property unique

The Bluebonnet Inn is a private little get-away in a country setting. Just look around--our neighbors have goats, sheep, cows, horses, ponies, and chickens. And even though the guest house is entirely private and separate from the main house, sharing the same property allows us to do what we do best--offer warm hospitality to our customers.

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