Mid-century charm and generous space at The Mod Poppy in Waco, TX
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Mid-century charm and generous space at The Mod Poppy

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The Mod Poppy | *Large* Home 10 minutes from it al

14 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
4.8 (53 Reviews)

There is a certain confidence to a home that knows what it is. The Mod Poppy announces itself with bold design choices and a sense of playfulness that feels intentional rather than accidental. This is a large vacation rental with a mid-century modern sensibility, where clean lines meet pops of color and pattern, and where the generous footprint gives everyone room to breathe. The name alone hints at the personality waiting inside: graphic, cheerful, and unapologetically stylish.

The home's layout is designed for groups and families who want to be together without being on top of one another. Common areas are open and inviting, built for gathering around meals or settling into an evening of conversation. The kitchen is fully equipped for those who prefer to cook in, and the living spaces are furnished with comfort and character in equal measure. Bedrooms offer privacy and restful retreat after full days spent exploring nearby attractions or simply lounging on the property. The overall aesthetic threads a needle between retro personality and modern livability, with furnishings and décor that feel curated rather than catalog-sourced.

What makes The Mod Poppy particularly appealing is its proximity to surrounding dining, shopping, and entertainment. Positioned just ten minutes from local points of interest, the home serves as a well-located base for day trips and evening outings while remaining a destination in its own right. The outdoor spaces extend the living area and provide a place to unwind under open sky, whether with morning coffee or a late-afternoon glass of something cold.

What lingers after a stay here is not just the convenience or the square footage, but the feeling of having stayed somewhere with genuine character. The Mod Poppy is not a neutral backdrop. It is a home with a point of view, generous enough for a crowd and distinctive enough to remember long after checkout.

What we love about this stay

There's a particular confidence to a 1950s ranch that knows exactly what it is—mid-century bones, Texas warmth, no pretension. The Mod Poppy feels like someone's deeply personal project rather than a calculated rental, and that distinction matters. The original art from a local gallery gives the rooms a lived-in intentionality you don't often find in group-sized stays; these aren't filler prints, they're real pieces from Waco's creative community, and that quiet curatorial choice shapes the whole atmosphere. It's a house built for gathering—open, unhurried, sized for the kind of trip where fourteen people actually want to be under the same roof. That's harder to pull off than it sounds.

Cribs Available

BBQ / Grill

Free Parking

Smoke Detectors

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

Free WiFi

Self-Catering Kitchen

Baby Crib

High Chair

Backyard

Free Parking on Premises

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14 guests
3 Bathrooms

Where you'll be staying

500 Hood Street , Waco, Texas 76704, United States, Waco, TX, 76704, US

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