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The JOY House in Waco, TX! "Charming 1934 Cottage"

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waco, TX
  • Cameron Park Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Extraco Events Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The JOY House in Waco, TX! "Charming 1934 Cottage"

Welcome to the JOY HOUSE in Waco, TX!

✔2,100 sq ft home w/ Private Yard + Plenty of Parking!
✔4 bed, 2.5 bath, 8 beds, sleeps up to 12
✔Ideal for Longer
✔Fast WiFi - Perfect for Working Remotely!
✔2 HUGE Living Spaces!
✔Professionally Cleaned!
✔In-home Washer & Dryer!
✔Fully Stocked Kitchen!
✔Smart TVs w/ Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+!
✔Magnolia Silos - 4 mi (5 mins!)
✔Baylor U - 6 mi (10 mins!)
✔Haywain Falls Water Park - 2.2 mi (5 mins!) The Joy House is a beautiful 1934 home! Every inch of this property has been lovingly and thoughtfully restored to present clean and modern comfortability while still boasting charm and personality! This is your home away from home!

[Our prayer for everyone who visits the Joy house is Romans 15:13; "May the God of hope fill you with all JOY and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope!"]

SPECIAL OFFER: Stay for more than 7 days, NO CLEANING FEE!!

KITCHEN
All NEW Stainless Steel Appliances (Refrigerator, stove, oven, Nespresso coffee maker, microwave, toaster)
New dishwasher (pods provided)
Cookware (Pots, pans, cooking utensils)
Silverware, dishes, tupperware, salt and pepper, coffee
Dish towels, cutting boards, knife set
Paper towels
Aluminum foil, Plastic Wrap, Ziploc bags etc
First Aid Kit

BEDROOMS
4 Bedrooms (Sleeps up to 12 guests)
New fresh, clean sheets, bedding and pillows
Black-out curtains

BATHROOMS
2 Full Bathrooms + 1 Half Bathroom
Fresh towels and washcloths
Showers equipped with shampoo, conditioner and body wash
Hand soap dispensers, Q-tips, Bathroom tissue
Full bathrooms include hair dryers

LAUNDRY ROOM/MUD ROOM
Washer + Dryer
Laundry soap pods included
Mud room with hooks to hang your hats, take your shoes off and make yourself at home!

The Joy House is professionally designed with charm and modern comfortability from room to room! It was created with you in mind, to make our guests feel at home, away from home. Magnolia tones throughout the home give you the Waco experience! Wall-to-wall windows flood the spaces with natural light!

With four bedrooms (8 beds) and 2 & ½ baths, there’s space to comfortably accommodate 12 people.

The master suite features a luxury king bed, Smart TV and gorgeous natural sun light with views of the barn and trees in the backyard and the outdoor sitting area in the front. The master suite features a newly remodeled master bath with a large fully tiled walk-in rain shower and walk-in closet!

The main living area features a mounted LG Smart TV, a large comfortable sectional, 2 leather chairs, a large ottoman to put your feet up and open concept to the dining room and kitchen to feel together but still give everyone their space.

The large dining room (seats 10) has sliding glass doors that open to the side patio area equipped with a fire pit and adirondack chairs so it can be enjoyed sun up to sun down! Ready for conversations, stories and laughter!

Upstairs the charm continues into the flex room with a wall to wall window seating! Upstairs is a great "fun space" with a sleeper sofa (queen size), smart tv and 2 trundle twin size beds, 4 twin mattresses total. Upstairs also includes a walk-in closet stocked with games for lots of fun and memories!

The JOY HOUSE is ready to bring you JOYFUL MEMORIES!

Message us for inquires or clarifications. See y'all soon!

Property manager

Emily

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Waco

Located in Landon Branch, a neighbourhood in Waco, this holiday home is near theme parks. Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center and Bowlero Waco are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Magnolia Market at the Silos and Central Texas Market Place. Travelling with kids? Consider Cameron Park Zoo and Waco Mammoth National Monument. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Waco, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Waco - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cameron Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Extraco Events Center - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Magnolia Market at the Silos - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Baylor University - 10 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 25 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kitok Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wako Taco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Martha's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Nueva Michoacana - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The JOY House in Waco, TX! "Charming 1934 Cottage" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The JOY House in Waco, TX! "Charming 1934 Cottage" located?

This family-friendly Waco holiday home is located in Landon Branch, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Waco, Cameron Park Zoo and Extraco Events Center. Waco Mammoth National Monument and Hawaiian Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Great place

Only spent one night, but it was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Great place!

Nice place. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Clean and Spacious!

Met the highest expectations! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

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

Fun girls weekend

This house was perfect for our group of 4, we all had our own rooms for sleeping, and the hang out areas were super comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

Great house!

We came into town to move our son to Baylor for his freshman year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

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

Fabulous

This house is absolutely beautiful and in a great location in regards to distance from things. Home was clean, homey, and exactly as stated in description! Response from owner was super quick and she was delightful! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Great short stay

Beautiful house. Lots of room for families. Very peaceful not just the neighborhood but in the house as well. The Joy House lives up to its name.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave L., Omaha, NE

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

Outstanding stay

We had a great stay at the Joy House. Communication prior to the trip was great, and the check-in process was very smooth. The house was clean, secure, and comfortable; it was exactly what we were looking for. We would not hesitate to stay here again, and we highly recommend this to other people. Thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

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

Great Property

We stayed here during my son’s graduation from Baylor. I wish we would have found this place sooner in his college life. Great place to stay. Well updated. A little Waco Fixer Upper charm style home. Great layout for a family including my elderly parents. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

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

Husband booked for us - Wife leaving the review

My girls and I had a bachelorette weekend here and this host was AMAZING to work with! They allowed us to check in early which I have not seen before when booking through VRBO. The house is GORGEOUS! We had no complaints with this home and the process with the hosts. We love the location in regards to distance to downtown and the zoo. My husband and I are talking about staying here sometime. We loved how cute and simple it was. Highly recommend booking here for your getaway in Waco! Sooo many places to sleep and the comfiest couch ever!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Emily

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Why they chose this property

Nice neighborhood 1 mile away from Lake Waco and close to downtown Waco, Magnolia Market & Silos and Baylor University!

What makes this property unique

Plenty of room in the rounded drive way, side drive way, or back lot!

Languages:

English