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Cozy Up at the Bear’s Nest – Your Peaceful Retreat on the Brazos

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Waco, TX
  • Place, Homestead Heritage
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaiian Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Baylor University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Waco

With a stay at this vacation home in Waco (Chalk Bluff), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. .This vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Homestead Heritage and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Hay Maze.
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What's nearby

  • Homestead Heritage - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Hawaiian Falls - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Baylor University - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Waco Mammoth National Monument - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 11 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fridays Seafood Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Up at the Bear’s Nest – Your Peaceful Retreat on the Brazos

Relax and unwind at this newly remodeled home right on the Brazos River. Enjoy new appliances and serene river views. Perfect for families or a quiet getaway. Enjoy cooking in the fully stocked kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and large kitchen island. Each of the three bedrooms offers a peaceful place to unwind, featuring comfortable beds, fresh linens, and plenty of storage. The bathrooms are clean, stocked with essentials to make your stay seamless. Outside, relax on the spacious deck and enjoy the laid back Texas beauty.
We recently added a bluetooth speaker to the property so you can enjoy your own music.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Cozy Up at the Bear’s Nest – Your Peaceful Retreat on the Brazos Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert Todd J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location along the Brazos River.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was so perfect for the gathering of our Sassy Sisters girl trip of aunts and cousins. Plenty of sleeping options and seating for everyone. The backyard view was simply amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelva S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even before our arrival, Julia was so helpful with questions I had before our arrival. When we pulled up to the house & walked in, there was a 3-ring binder welcoming us with history about the neighbourhood, information about the Waco area, a listing of nearby restaurants & those that deliver! Pictures do not do this warm, wonderfully cared for home justice. It is such a peaceful retreat, close to Baylor & activities and a great getaway with amazing, night skies viewing, too (there is very little “light pollution” despite being within 5-10 mins. to campus/downtown Waco!). If you’re touring Waco or, like we, attending events for our kidult at Baylor, the “Bear’s Nest” is a brilliant place to hang your hat, kick off your shoes & melt into a chair outside on the deck at the end of the day. Julia (& her husband,Troy) went way, above & beyond to make us feel at home during our stay. They were fabulous hosts! (Sic ‘em Bears!)
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

BRANDON H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood with great private access to the river. The space of this home was greater than expected, and the listing images were not provided at an angle as to make the home look larger. This is a great escape for a large family, or business stay for multiple employees! I WILL be booking THIS home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at The Bear’s Nest! The property and views were beautiful, the hostess was very responsive and there was plenty of space for our large family. Having 2 living areas was great with lots of kids and adults staying together. The kitchen was amazing and nicely stocked. The back yard space leading to the river was gorgeous. This is definitely a place we would love to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great layout for our large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place for a girls get-away weekend! All kitchen essentials were in very good condition, and there was nothing missing that we needed. The location is far enough out of town for true peace and quiet, and close enough for shopping, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect layout for two families (4 adults, 4 children under 5). Beautifully furnished and a gorgeous backyard with a view of the Brazos. Close to I35
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's a super cute home. It's a great place for multigenerational families to stay together: grandparents, kids, and grandchildren. We traveled from Seattle, San Antonio, and Temple for a family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAndie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT AND COZY SPOT GREAT PLACE TO RELAX

THIS PLACE IN A GOOD AND SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD. IT IS VERY QUIET AND THE HOME IS VERY COZY AND CAN ACCOMIDATE 9 PEOPLE VERY COMFORTABLY. THE HOUSE IS NEWLY REMODELED AND VERY SPACIOUS. THE GAMEROOM WAS PERFECT FOR THE ONES THAT WANTED TO WATCH A MOVIE WHLE THE OTHERS WERE ABLE TO PLAY GAMES IN THE MAIN ROOM. THE VIEW OUT THE BACK OF THE HOUSE WAS AMAZING AND PEACEFUL. THE BEDS WERE VERY COMFORTABLE AND THE SHEETS AND THE TOWELS VERY CLEAN AND CRISP. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATOR THAT WE WERE ABLE TO USE FOR THE FOOD THAT WE BROUGHT. THERE WAS PLENTY OF TOWELS FOR EVERYONE. THERE WAS ALSO PLENTY OF PARKING FOR EVERYONE TO PARK. IF THERE WAS A 20 STAR OPTION THAT IS THE OPTION THAT I WOULD CHOOSE. THE PROPERTY OWNERS ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND QUICK TO RESPOND TO MESSAGES.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025