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
Property manager
Ashley
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,372 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
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
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
About the neighborhood
Waco, TX
What's nearby
Cameron Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Waco Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Dr. Pepper Museum - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Magnolia Market at the Silos - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Baylor University - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
McGregor Station - 26 min drive
Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Slow Rise on the Brazos - 4 min drive
Kitok Restaurant - 2 min drive
Wako Taco - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Martha's Restaurant - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Shiplap Cottage: 9min to Silos/Downtown/Baylor pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at The Shiplap Cottage: 9min to Silos/Downtown/Baylor?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Shiplap Cottage: 9min to Silos/Downtown/Baylor?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Shiplap Cottage: 9min to Silos/Downtown/Baylor located?
Located in North Waco, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Waco, Cameron Park Zoo, and Hawaiian Falls. Riverbend Park Ballfields and Brazos Park East are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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The Shiplap Cottage: 9min to Silos/Downtown/Baylor Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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! ❤️
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!
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.
Brad H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kameron B.
9 December 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Would use again
Sweet house with plenty of room for us and our kids. Neighborhood feels a little “sketchy” but honestly was fine, pretty quiet for the most part and we stayed there for 4 nights and felt safe. Did not like the dog hair and smell all over the carpet and pretty strong smell in the front bedroom (where I assume most people keep their dogs) . The only communication problem I didn’t appreciate was I tried to shorten my trip (before the deadline for change) and I never got a response. They just charged me for the full trip and kept the dates the same even though I was within the time frame of being allowed (as stated in the contract) to change it. So I was a little frustrated with that, but we just ended up coming the full time because I paid for it.
Kameron B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Cecilia S.
9 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
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.
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.
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
Lorraine S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
4/10 Poor
Joy S.
10 October 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
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.
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.
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.
Wendy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
Pamela G.
21 October 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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
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.