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The Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia

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Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 70 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Waco, TX
  • Place, Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Waco Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Baylor University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Waco

With a stay at this vacation home in Waco (Brooks Oaks), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. .This vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cameron Park Zoo and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Waco Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Cameron Park Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waco Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Dr. Pepper Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Baylor University - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 24 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baked Bliss Baking Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kitok Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪San Diego's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Toasted Yolk - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sams Southern Eatery - ‬15 min walk

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 Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia

The Cozy shack offers a comfortable resting space within minutes from all of Waco's major attractions. With one King Bed, two Queen beds and an Italian style Full bed, this house will provide space and comfort for your group. Its spacious backyard is conveniently set up for outdoor picknick.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Reviews

The Cozy Shack/ Near Baylor University & Magnolia Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dwane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every thing was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay. This is our go-to location in Waco. We had numerous locations for events in town and this house in convenient to all of them. Plenty of room for everyone and their stuff. Plenty of room in the kitchen. Excellent communication with our hosts. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old friend reunion

Waco was half way for all of us. We all are Texans but all different directions. It rained half the time we were there but we enjoyed watching and listening to itwhile we visited and played games and relaxed. We had a great time and we will back. Kill
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheri L.

Ok

The house was fine. It wasn’t the cleanest place. The sinks in the bathroom weren’t clean. The lawn wasn’t mowed and was a little run down. The owner was attentive!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

More spacious than you would think

Because of the layout of the house, it felt more spacious than the square footage. Great place for a family. Enjoyed playing Uno around the kitchen table. Could use a mirror in the bedrooms, maybe on the back of the doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house close to Indian Springs Park and downtown

Was a great place to stay. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dxking2 K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

We had a great stay. The home was clean, comfortable and beds were comfortable. The neighborhood was a bit sketchy looking, but we had no problems and it was quiet. A short drive to the Silos and every where we went.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convention

Conveniently located closer to downtown Waco for easy access to the convention center. Well maintained property! Will book again next year if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location for Us—Great Place to Stay

We had to drive back and forth between Grand Lodge and Lee Lockwood. This house was perfect for our group. Nice and clean, everything worked, and well-stocked. Quiet neighborhood. Easy to get to everything. Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and such a comfy stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Waco

Check in was super smooth and our hosts were great. Gotta be honest the neighborhood was sketchy. There was a fight in the streets on our second night there. It would have been nice to have a lock to put on the gate for the night. The house was beautiful and well kept. Great suggestions for things to do and places to eat
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waco

We enjoyed our stay at Waco. The house was comfy and cozy for the family to enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Waco Stay!

In 2022 we reserved Franklin’s Waco Cozy Cottage for five days so that we could view the 2024 eclipse from Waco with 100% totality. We were worried from 2022 to 2024 that Franklin might cancel our stay so he could charge more money by rebooking the week, as happened to a friend of ours. Franklin was the most courteous host! When we needed to downsize our stay (again worried) from 5 nights to 3 nights, he was gracious about the change. He even got me on a conference phone call with VRBO so he could make sure the refund was processed correctly through VRBO. The Cozy Cottage is a dream home! The house was depicted correctly online, but it was even nicer and larger than we expected. The living room is super comfortable. It was nice to return to the Cozy Cottage to relax after a day exploring Waco. The home was put together with a decorator’s touch. Everything felt tranquil and well thought out. The beds and pillows are comfy and clean, as was the entire 3 bedroom home. What really appealed to us was the huge backyard. We had so much room for an eclipse viewing party for the four of us. The Cozy Cottage is perfectly located for exploring Waco. We were minutes from the Magnolia Market & the Silos, Magnolia Table, Pivovar (the biergarten is wonderful), Slow Rise on the Brazos restaurant and Moroso Italian. Do not hesitate to rent the Waco Cozy Cottage. Franklin & Gladys deserve the designation of Premier Hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 women, 2 & 3 yr old

Thoroughly enjoyed our Cozy Shack stay. The location was 10 minutes to anywhere! The Silos, the Suspension Bridge, all were a short drive. The home was comfortable, we enjoyed the faux fireplace and sitting around the dining room table. The departure requests were easy and simple, strip the beds, put out the trash and run the dishwasher! The fridge will be totally empty so bring what you need. Some spices, pam etc in the pantry. There were plenty of towels and the beds were comfortable. The bed in the third bedroom was close to floor, no boxspring, but was great for us in case the 2 year old rolled out! (she didn’t tho). TV in living room and one in the master bedroom. We would stay again. We had made a reservation weeks in advance for Magnolia Table. Enjoyed lunch at Union Hall, basically a food park. Shopped at H.E.B. for groceries. Enjoyed the local parks and the sculptures along the Brazos River. Have fun in Waco!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Nicely furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waco visit

It was a nice clean place. The managers were responsive. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Baylor Move-In Was Great

My family stayed at this property while we moved my son into his freshman year at Baylor. It was perfect for our needs. It truly is cozy and the beds were super comfortable. The living room was great to hang out and watch tv as well. We loved the secure feeling of closing the gate at night. Property owner was quick to respond to any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., Ballwin

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable & Roomy Stay

We stayed here while helping our daughter move. The house was very relaxing, from the comfortable beds to the extra long couch and chaise we could stretch out on at the end of a long day. Very clean and great communication from the owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay! Totally recommend

We were in town for the regional skating competition for our 6-year old daughter. Perfect location for us to drive to both rinks. Property was great - super clean and had everything our family of 5 needed. Rarely do my husband and I find a bed as comfortable as the one we have at home, but we were so pleasantly surprised! I'm always cold so was glad to find the many extra thick and soft blankets provided. We will definitely stay here again for next year's meet!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

This house was great. We were a little iffy about the neighborhood by the looks but it was quiet and no issues at all. Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed!

This was perfect for us. We had an Eastern Star event this weekend and needed a base of operations. The house was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked. What impressed all of us was how quiet it was inside the house. No street noise and we couldn’t hear each other, either. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended!

House was perfect. Neighborhood nice and quiet & weather was perfect. Great communication & thought the welcome book an excellent idea.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

Great trip with family to visit family! Very nice house with all the accomodations we needed for our time in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnolia

Lots of laughs, fun & great things to see. We loved Di Campli, as they accommodated us through 2 tornado warnings! Great food, great service. Magnolia was fun & a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023