A cozy home base for exploring Magnolia and Baylor in Waco, TX
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A cozy home base for exploring Magnolia and Baylor

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Residence in Waco, TX

New! Cozy Home 10 Min to Magnolia and Baylor

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
4.8 (14 Reviews)

There is something to be said for a home that greets you simply, without pretense, with clean lines and a warm invitation to settle in. New! Cozy Home 10 Min to Magnolia and Baylor is exactly that kind of place: a well-appointed residential retreat positioned just minutes from two of Waco's most beloved landmarks. The property offers the ease of a private home with the comfort of a thoughtfully prepared guest experience, making it an ideal base for couples, families, or small groups drawn to the cultural energy of central Texas.

The home itself is designed with comfort at the forefront. Expect a layout that encourages both togetherness and quiet moments apart, with living spaces that feel open and inviting. The kitchen is fully equipped for those who prefer to cook in, whether that means a leisurely breakfast before heading out or a full evening meal enjoyed at a relaxed pace. Bedrooms are arranged for restful sleep, outfitted with quality linens and the kind of understated touches that make a rental feel less like a transaction and more like a place you'd want to return to. Throughout, the interiors maintain a clean, contemporary warmth that avoids the sterility of a hotel room while offering every practical amenity a guest might need.

The property's proximity to Magnolia Market at the Silos and the Baylor University campus places you within easy reach of Waco's most dynamic corridors. A ten-minute drive opens the door to Chip and Joanna Gaines' sprawling marketplace, the tree-lined paths of the Baylor campus, and the restaurants and shops that have reshaped the city's identity over the past decade. Whether you are visiting for a Baylor game day, a Magnolia weekend, or simply seeking a comfortable landing pad in the heart of Texas, the location strikes a practical balance between accessibility and residential quiet.

What stays with you after a visit is the unhurried rhythm of the place. Mornings start slowly here, with coffee in a sunlit kitchen and no lobby crowds to navigate. Evenings wind down on your own terms, in your own space, with the door locked and the world held comfortably at arm's length. It is the kind of home that does not demand your attention but earns your appreciation, one quiet detail at a time.

What we love about this stay

There's a particular kind of quiet that settles over a place when it's been designed with genuine care rather than a checklist — and you feel it here almost immediately. This is a home that leans into the unhurried warmth of its Texas surroundings without overplaying the theme. Soft natural light moves through large windows, the interiors feel curated but lived-in, and the fenced yard opens up to that wide, uninterrupted sky that makes everything feel a little less urgent. It's ten minutes from downtown Waco but carries none of that proximity's restlessness. The wood-burning firepit out back isn't a design afterthought; it's the emotional center of the place, the kind of detail that turns an evening into something you actually remember.

Free Parking

Smoke Detectors

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

Free WiFi

Self-Catering Kitchen

Outdoor Seating

Backyard

Free Parking on Premises

Single Level Home

Smoke & CO Detectors

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6 guests
1 Bathroom

Where you'll be staying

4736 Gholson Road, Waco, Texas 76705, United States of America, Waco, TX, 76705, US

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