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The Connor House
Spacious, open concept living and kitchen area so you don't miss a moment
Spacious, open concept living and kitchen area so you don't miss a moment
Enjoy the fire pit, roast some marshmallows, and make some memories!
Enjoy Pickleball, Basketball, or Volleyball with provided nets and equipment!

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Waco, TX
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dr. Pepper Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Baylor University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstairs Guest Room with Queen

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Guest Room with Twins

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Guest Room

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Loft Beds with Full

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Conner House-Walk to Magnolia!

Stay in one of Waco's historic treasures featured in Historic Homes of Waco! You can walk to the Silos and have your pick of Pickleball, basketball, volleyball, or have a campfire! This 6 bed, 3.5 bath house can easily sleep 15 people. We are a mile from Foster Pavilion, and a short drive to Baylor University. If you are shopper ask for a my list of favorite stores off the beaten path!

The Space
The house was built by Dr George Conner, a prominent African-American physician, and his wife Jeffie, the superintendent of black schools in the county. 3 bedrooms are upstairs, including the master with a King bed and ensuite, the bunk room with two twin beds in a loft (recommended for kiddos) and an additional full bed, and another guest room has a full bed. The upstairs also has an additional sunroom with a pull-out bed (full). Downstairs has two bed rooms. The first has a queen bed and an ensuite. The second has two twin beds.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire house and property.

Property manager

Kourtney Fontenault
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Waco

Brazos, a neighbourhood in Waco, is home to this holiday home. Fort House Museum and Dr. Pepper Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Waco Suspension Bridge and Waco Mammoth National Monument. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Mayborn Museum Complex. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking.
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Waco, TX

What's nearby

  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dr. Pepper Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waco Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Baylor University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cameron Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 24 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Union Food Hall - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Conner House-Walk to Magnolia! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Conner House-Walk to Magnolia!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Conner House-Walk to Magnolia!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Conner House-Walk to Magnolia! located?

This family-friendly Waco holiday home is located in Brazos, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort House Museum and Magnolia Market at the Silos. Baylor University is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Work retreat

It was great. Dining room table was not what was expected. Neighborhood was not greatest but very close to silos for our staff breaks. It definitely worked for our needs. House was old but we love historic homes. And the host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family time

Wonderful home for our Christmas family gathering, big kitchen and den, lots of seating, enjoyed being able to walk to lots of places nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

This was our second year staying for our family Christmas! It’s such a great space for a group to visit, play games and enjoy each others company. There was plenty of space for us to spread out as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waco Winner

Had a great reunion here! Plenty of space and perfect layout. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene Scassa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldnt be more perfect.

The property was clean, wonderfully laid out and appointed, and the owners were incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with. The house itself is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great space, sketchy neighborhood, short on amenities

We paid quite a premium price for a 2 night stay for Baylor's Homecoming. The home and space is great. However, common amenities such as coffee pods for the Keurig, bath/shower soap, shampoo and conditioner were not provided. Roosters crow around 3 am and neighbors had a loud party that the police had to brezk up around midnight.that yh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely Home!!

The home is lovely and has great bed bath linens in all rooms. The kitchen is well equipped. Plenty of outdoor games provided to use in the large backyard which was great for my kids! We even found some toddler toys in a closet. We were only disappointed the photos showed a back yard play set which turned out to no longer be there. Otherwise
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waco Indie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fits all our festival staff

Rented it for the out-of-town volunteer staff of the 2025 Waco Indie Film Festival. It is a nice house and super close to the Hippodrome and Downtown for our needs. Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering/ bucket list for our sister in law

We had a great stay at the house. The beds are all comfortable and the rooms were spacious enough to play games in. We are here for our sister in law’s bucket list to see Chip and Joanna Gaines, and experience Magnolia Market. We had a problem with the plumbing and the owner promptly provided a plumber, and solved the problem. We also experienced fluctuating Spring temperatures and we were able to adjust the HVAC system with the owner remotely. She is extremely courteous and easy to work with. We will stay there again when we hope to return to Waco again for another amazing family trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carreen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Fun historic property. Great place for a weekend celebrating. Would be perfect for a family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spacious historic home

We loved staying here for our family Thanks-mas! It was even bigger than we were expecting with plenty of space for us to spread out. Check in and out process was simple! The house was very cute! The hot water was a little hit and miss if multiple people were trying to shower, but just took a little coordinating. Overall such a great stay and would love to come back and stay again in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family of Ten

Great stay. Back yard amenities great for kids. Really enjoyed the fire pit and outdoor dining table. Advise owners to secure stair banister and outside porch railing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

This is a great home, could use some new couches and chairs, The handrail going upstairs was a little wobbly, but was firm. Due to the high heat in Waco, the yard was not in very good shape. But that was to be expected. Overall, we had a great stay. Nice bedrooms, bathrooms were clean. We would recommend this location to anyone who is planning a trip to Waco.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering for funeral

We used the home as our center of operations since most of our folks were from out of town/state. The home accommodated us well. Thank you. Notes: microwave downstairs didn’t work. Trash accumulated well beyond cans provided. We elected to leave the additional bags in the back room of the house so that dogs and cats wouldn’t rip it apart.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desira P., Plano

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful birthday weekend

We had a wonderful stay at the house. We love the very spacious back yard and the patio with the long table. It was the perfect house for 8 ladies s d can’t wait to re-visit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waco Trip

Loved the property. Had a great time. Even got morning wakeup call from roosters next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jena S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Fun time, great outdoor space!

We loved our long weekend in Waco seeing family. The outdoor space was huge and provided a great place for us to soak up the sun, play basketball, volleyball, tag. The gigantic refrigerator was another bonus and the hosts were responsive to a couple of issues/requests. Negative was that property was dirty throughout & it was short on supplies compared to other VRBOs we have stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adria K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great family stay in Waco

We had an amazing weekend with extended family and visiting our son who is a freshman at Baylor. Waco has exploded since I was a freshman in 1993! The house has plenty of space and rooms for all, antique charm and is close to everything. The only warning is be prepared to wake up early to the sound of roosters :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy house

We had our family Thanksgiving there. The house was warm and family friendly. Cute house and Kourtney is quick to respond and easy to work with. The neighborhood rooster is a little annoying but the house is in walking distance of shops and Magnolia Market.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Tricia J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

House was not cleaned well

The big house was perfect for our large family if 14. The kitchen set up was great for hanging out together. The floors were not cleaned well, dirt under chairs on on the stairs. Bathrooms were supposed to have two rolls of toilet paper, they did not. The grill and outside table were filthy with layers of dirt. One of the beds had dirty sheets that had to be washed. The temperature got into the 30’s and the heat did not work. I texted the property through the vrbo portal. I had to text multiple times and it took two hours for an answer. Property manager brought out two heaters. A repairman came around 11 pm to fix the heat. It was an intrusion that you do not expect to deal with. Many of the kitchen utensils and knives were dirty in the drawers. The lack of care by the property manager, cleanliness, not trying the new heater to make sure it worked and slow response time was unfortunate. The house size is great for a group, but the property manager needs to step up maintenance and cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

tom h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Band of America trip

we found the house in really good shape considering its age. Well built and maintained. Lots of room for everyone. Clean. Well stocked. Neighbor has a couple of roosters 🐓 that need to find the stew pot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun girls trip to Magnolia

This was a great place to stay for our girls family trip to Magnolia. Plenty of space and very close to the Silos.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family fun week/Baylor game

Easy in and out central location. 7 adults and 1 toddler. Family friendly. Great week!! Thanks Kourtney.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Awesome Awesome House

The home is clean, roomy, great inside and out. Accommodated our group beyond perfectly. Walking distance to mist everything, weather permitting. Neighborhood a bit questionable but other than that it was a perfect get away. Would definitely recommend and return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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Hosted by Kourtney Fontenault

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