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Places to stay in Waco

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Top-rated places to stay in Waco

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Guest suite in Waco
The Culdesac Studio - Everything You Need
This newly renovated studio with a full kitchen that has just about everything you could need. Comfy memory foam king bed. Big covered back patio w/ table & chairs. Relax & watch tv, or get some work done with fast fiber internet. We are thrilled to introduce you what we call the Culdesac Studio. Please note some areas are shared w/ our respectful and quiet long-term tenants in the main house. The patio, back yard, laundry, parking are shared, but this unit is a mother-in-law suit.
$71 per night
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Guesthouse in Waco
The German Schmear Cottage
The German Schmear Cottage is tucked away on a quiet street in the Mountainview area. It is centrally located (HEB, Target, and Starbucks are right down the road) and only 10-15 minutes from downtown, the Silos, and Baylor. Once a detached garage, this 400 square foot space is now a cozy, modern living space and is on the property of the main German Schmear (fixer upper) house, which is also a vacation rental. See pictures for more detailed information about the tiny house.
$85 per night
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Apartment in Waco
Chic Downtown Waco Apartment
Come stay in this renovated historic building right in downtown! Our apartment is bright with natural light and has trendy decor. We are only 3 minutes from the SILOS and 5 minutes from BAYLOR! We're in a safe part of town with off street gated parking. Close to lots of amazing restaurants and coffee shops! We offer self check-in with a smart lock, but still available for any guest needs! We can't wait to host your amazing Waco experience! #110-01-2020
$126 per night

Stay near Waco's top sights

Magnolia Market Silos256 locals recommend
Cameron Park143 locals recommend
Cameron Park Zoo168 locals recommend
Waco Mammoth National Monument139 locals recommend
Magnolia Table125 locals recommend
McLane Stadium62 locals recommend

Homes in Waco

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Home in Waco
Shotgun House
$296 per night
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Home in Waco
Downtown Waco close to Magnolia, Baylor, Cameron Park Zoo...
$148 per night
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Home in Waco
Historic cottage in Cameron Park
$100 per night
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Home in Waco
Quaint Home Near Lake
$129 per night
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Home in Waco
Pecan Hill House
$135 per night
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Home in Waco
The Nest 1 Bedroom Suite 12 min from Magnolia
$57 per night
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Home in Waco
The Golden Bear’s Lair, 2 miles to Baylor Univ
$134 per night
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Home in Waco
The Baby Blue Cottage - Fixer Upper, Season 3
$199 per night
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Home in Waco
Bamboo Bungalow-5Min to Silos-Walk to Cameron Park
$105 per night
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Home in Waco
Waco's Premier Designer Home - 3 Min from Magnolia
$250 per night
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Home in Waco
The Waco Victorian: 5min to Silos/Downtown/Baylor
$118 per night
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Home in Waco
Oso Comfortable Cottage
$138 per night

Barns in Waco

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Barn in Waco
The Barn - Experience The Country!
$71 per night
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Barn in Crawford
Fussy Hen Ranch
$138 per night
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Barn in Waco
Coyote Moon Suite @ Coyote Creek Farm
$100 per night
Barn in China Spring
Secluded Stay at Drifter's Ranch - 12 Acres
$348 per night
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Cozy Barndominium
$120 per night
Barn in Elm Mott
Cottonseed House Easy living country style
$199 per night

Your guide to Waco

Introduction

Deep in the heart of Texas, Waco has gained renown as a home renovation and design destination thanks largely to a popular home renovation TV show. Fans come to tour homes featured on the show and browse antique stores, chic interior décor shops, and home goods marketplaces. But the charming college city, home to Baylor University, has been undergoing a revitalization since long before the show aired. In the Downtown Cultural District, 19th-century buildings now house trendy restaurants, art galleries, and taprooms. History buffs can dive deeper into Waco’s past and visit the Dr. Pepper Museum, the Branch Davidian Memorial, or the Waco Suspension Bridge, which was once part of the historic Chisholm Trail cattle trade route.

There are plenty of green spaces to enjoy here. Lake Waco is just west of downtown, and the Waco Riverwalk runs along the Brazos River between Baylor University and the 416-acre Cameron Park.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Waco

The best times of year to stay in one of Waco’s vacation rentals are spring and fall, when the weather is pleasant, and temperatures range from 70 to 80 or 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are muggy and can get as hot as 100 degrees. Cooler winters tend to be around 66 degrees, but temperatures can drop into the high 50s, so be sure to pack a jacket and warm layers. It doesn’t rain much in Waco, but May and October are the wettest months.


Top things to do in Waco

Magnolia Market at the Silos

To get the full experience, catch the free Silo District Trolley to this massive home décor shopping complex that spans two city blocks. Owned and operated by two famous designers, it’s a wonderland of modern farmhouse style stocked with furniture, tableware, wall accents, and various trinkets. Be sure to take a break to relax in the gardens, fuel up with food from an onsite food truck, or grab a cupcake at Silos Baking Co.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument features the remains of a herd of Columbian mammoths that roamed the grasslands here around 70,000 years ago. Twenty-four mammoths have been uncovered, and some of the fossils have been left exactly where they were found. The park offers guided tours, and there’s a free dig pit for kids.

Baylor University

The grassy grounds of Baylor University are home to museums, libraries, and beautiful buildings open to the public. Visit the Armstrong Browning Library, an architectural masterpiece with displays of rare 19th-century books, manuscripts, and letters, or wander the natural history galleries and outdoor exhibits at the Mayborn Museum Complex. Stop by the Texas Sports Hall of Fame to learn about high school football and pro sports legends, and spend some time paging through volumes of Texana at the Texas Collection.

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