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The Shiplap Cottage: 9min to Silos/Downtown/Baylor

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Smart TV
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8127 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Waco, TX
  • Cameron Park Zoo
    3 min drive
  • Lake Waco
    4 min drive
  • Hawaiian Falls
    5 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    8 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Shiplap Cottage: 9min to Silos/Downtown/Baylor

The Shiplap Cottage is newly renovated and close to all the attractions!

Its beautiful shiplap walls and Spanish wood ceilings alone make it a must stay! Inside you'll find comfy beds, a stocked kitchen, and an open living room to watch all your favorite Netflix/Sling shows. Enjoy a perfect day in the fenced in backyard equipped with cornhole, a fire pit, & a charcoal grill. Down the street from Heritage Park.

We allow pets! See below for more details.

Short Term Rental License: STR000117-01-2022
Max Occupancy: 8 Guests
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Magnolia Market at the Silos. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 7 minutes by car from Magnolia Market at the Silos and 8 minutes from Baylor University
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ashley

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1372 sq ft (127 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

The Shiplap Cottage: 9min to Silos/Downtown/Baylor Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pamela G.

3 Generation Trip
We wanted to share with you some items to help you to improve on others stay. Master bathroom tub does not drain. Master bedroom mattress needs to be rotated. Shades do not cover the whole windows which made us feel uneased, people could see in. They are very hard too adjust. The front door would not lock after several attempts which made us late. The backyard was not set up for guests, no fire pit no cornhole these were two things showed in the listing. The shed in back is rusted, items were in there, but we did not feel comfortable with pulling them out. Only two spoons, at one point two of us ate ice cream with a spoon and the other with a fork. The house doesn't seem that it has been maintained since the flooring is separating, carpets need to be cleaned. The paint is chipping off on exterior. The lamp in twin bedroom is broken. Bedrooms need minors and table/dressers to put items on instead of items going on the floor. Add something to the walls, to make it more cozy. Conveniently located to all of the places we wanted to visit. Most beds were comfortable. Good size space for us to have our own privacy. Overall a nice place and we had a great time in Waco! We wanted to share with you some items to help you to improve on others stay. Master bathroom tub does not drain. Master bedroom mattress needs to be rotated. Shades do not cover the whole windows which made us feel uneased, people could see in. They are very hard too adjust. The front do
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jaynie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute spot near the Silos
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was very clean and the towels were extra soft and fluffy. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was nice. It’s an older house but you can tell they took great care in refinishing everything. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATTY B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short but sweet
We were only here overnight for a family funeral but the property was just lovely and very comfortable. Definitely a 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we Needed!
The house was perfect for what our family was looking for. Thank you for a great place for our family to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waco visit
The house was spacious, comfortable and very clean. We would most definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Comfortable beds, nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house
The house was perfect for a quick getaway with family! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shiplap House!
The house is so cute! We really enjoyed our stay and appreciate the communication with the owners prior to check in. They made it very easy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay!
We had a great time, plenty of room. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage!
We had a wonderful stay! House had everything we needed and was accommodating to all our guest! Would definitely book again! Thank you for hosting us! ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister Trip
Nice house, clean, well stocked, close to downtown. Suggestions it would be very nice to have a small Keurig coffee pot. FYI your cleaning people put wet rugs down on your beautiful floors. Would hate for them to get ruined. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Joy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Waco visit
The interior of the house was cute. However, the neighborhood was a little sketchy, front and backyard needed to be mowed, refrigerator inside was not clean and neither was the inside lid of the drip coffee pot. We also had considerable trouble with the combination door latch.Other than those issues it meant our needs and when I reached out to the host to share some concerns she was quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This house was super cute and worked great for our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cecilia S.

Beautiful cottage
The way the cottage has been remodelled is aesthetically pleasing. The bedrooms easily and comfortably accomodate a family, especially if you have furbabies !!! Communication with owner was easy. Like a previous reviewer mentioned, location is not the greatest as it is in North Waco neighborhood. Easy access to attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Wanda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place - dog friendly!
We had a very nice stay at this home. It had the necessay conveniences abd was well located. Very dog friendly with a nice big fenced yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Well kept. Family home with games for the kids. The house has everything you need. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay!
We really enjoyed our stay at this cute house. Easy communication with the host, plenty of space for us during a college visit to Baylor. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Bugalow
This property was really close to all the attractions and the airport. The house was clean and decorated really nice. The bedrooms were spacious and could fit all in our party. The neighborhood was not the best and the neighbors came and went quite often in the middle of the night but I would not mind staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location...
While this property does boast location proximity to Baylor and Silos, what it does not boast is the proximity to a loud bar and unsightly neighbors. It was on a busy street with lots of interesting noises/music, and activities that left us feeling that we were not in the safest of neighborhoods. The house across the street seemed to occupy a large number of men who entertained themselves on the porch with music and shouting, while watching our every move as we came and went. We did not feel comfortable even opening a window shade. If I could have picked up the house and moved it, it would have lived up to all it claimed! Too bad this little charmer comes with nosy neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our needs.
In town for Baylor Family Weekend. The house was everything we needed for the weekend. Plenty of room for the family. Easy to get to everything. Some may give a side eye to the look of surrounding neighborhood but it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
We stayed in the Shiplap cottage for our annual board planning retreat for our nonprofit. Everything was just as advertised. Ashley provided plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, bath towels, shampoo, soap, etc. We would have loved to have a couple of kitchen towels but that's an easy fix. The house was clean and comfy. We were close to most things we wanted to do in Waco including the Silos. Ashley was very prompt to answer messages. Provided coffee and creamers was a nice touch as were the basket of comfy blankets in the living room. We used the TV for entertainment and also to cast our laptops for planning purposes. All in all it was a lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Ashley is exceptional with communication. Her hospitality insured we had everything we needed. The beds were super comfortable and the house was very clean. It was in close proximity to the attractions we explored. Definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022