The Oak House in historic West, TX Minutes from Magnolia Silos & Baylor

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The Oak House, front porch. Side porch with space for dining outside

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

West, TX

Playdium Pool

11 min walk

Homestead Heritage

18 min drive

Magnolia Market at the Silos

19 min drive

Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)

27 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Air mattresses

2 Queen Beds

A Sterling's Master

1 King Bed

Avery's Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Grant's Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Kyler's Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

The Original Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation in this fully furnished, 5 bedroom/2.5 bath house. This cool house that was built in 1919 has all the modern features but has kept the hundred year old charm.
Although this house has been through extensive renovation for your comfort, many of the elements from 100 years ago remain...the crystal doorknobs, the ceiling fans, beautiful rare wood floors, the original coal shoot, shiplap, the wavy glass in the windows. It's hard to believe that this house has withstood 100 years!
The main/master bedroom has a king-sized bed, while the 3 rooms upstairs are furnished with a queen-sized beds and the 4th room upstairs with a full bed., comfortable for sleeping 10 people. There is also plenty of floor space in the event that you bring an air mattress or two. The quaint living room is fully furnished. The kitchen is perfect for dining as it is fully equipped with oven, and fridge. There is also a full laundry room for you to access. Feel free to enjoy the free wifi!
Spend the day enjoying nearby bakeries and shopping local: Czech Stop, Slovacek's, Gerik's Bakery, Village Bakery, Carla's Collage, Divine Designs, Blessings, Pasture Princess, Olde Corner Antiques or drive 15 minutes to Waco to visit the Magnolia Market, home of HGTV's Fixer Upper. Interestingly, we were chosen to be on Fixer Upper for season One, Two and Three. We ultimately declined the opportunity and enjoyed doing our own Fixer Upper. This house has been fully renovated; new plumbing, new electrical system, new HVAC. Our Home is also available for daytime events Sunday afternoon - Thursday afternoon. ($150)

Property manager

Carla Sykora

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 are allowed on site

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

West

West is home to this holiday home. Waco Mammoth National Monument and Marlin Branch reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Cameron Park Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Mayborn Museum Complex, or check out an event or a game at Heart O' Texas Speedway. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.

West, TX

What's nearby

Homestead Heritage - 18 min drive
Waco Convention Center - 18 min drive
Baylor University - 18 min drive
Magnolia Market at the Silos - 19 min drive
Cameron Park Zoo - 21 min drive

Getting around

Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Slovacek's - ‬11 min walk
‪Little Czech Bakery - ‬6 min walk
‪Geriks Ole Czech Bak - ‬3 min walk
‪Tokio Store - ‬10 min drive
‪Fillin' Station - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Oak House in historic West, TX Minutes from Magnolia Silos & Baylor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Oak House in historic West, TX Minutes from Magnolia Silos & Baylor ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Oak House in historic West, TX Minutes from Magnolia Silos & Baylor ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Oak House in historic West, TX Minutes from Magnolia Silos & Baylor located?

Set in West, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Playdium Pool and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Heart O' Texas Speedway. Homestead Heritage and Hill County Courthouse are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

3 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful stay

We stay at this property every year for Westfest. It’s wonderful! We appreciate your hospitality!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elindabeth K.

23 June 2024

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

Family Reunion

Our family reunion is held at Tours Hall every summer. We usually stay at a local hotel l. This year we have the wonderful addition of our 9 month granddaughter so we thought a house might suit us better. This house was perfect! It has everything that you could possibly need. It is big and roomy and do well stocked. The front porch is the perfect place for morning coffee and visiting. We walked to the kolache and pizza shops. Carla was an amazing host. We will definitely be back year after year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

10 June 2024

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Want to live here!

We had our grand baby’s meet and greet. The house was perfectly sized and had dishes and decor perfect for the party. We totally felt at home. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay W.

13 Dec 2022

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It was great. She went the extra mile to make us feel welcome

This property was a perfect location for our needs in Waco.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maritza L.

6 Dec 2022

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Family reunion

Beautiful house, loved the welcome cinammon roll, it was delicious😋 we had so much fun making family memories. Thank you so much 💖

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie G., Kyle, TX

29 Nov 2022

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Great family gathering place

We were so happy with The Oak House. This place has 5 bedrooms and 4 of those are very large, making ample room for air mattresses if needed. The kitchen was roomy, and the two dining areas made for great spreads, board games, and conversation. I was worried noise would vary throughout the house but it was not bad at all. My kids enjoyed the basketball hoop. There was a corner store and a restaurant within walking distance, plus Starbucks, McDonald’s, Sonic and a huge gas station within a mile. We made our way down to Waco several times for tourism, groceries, and shopping.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

26 Oct 2022

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Nice and Easy

Carla was a great host! The house was. Lean and tidy, and checkin was extremely easy. She knew we were staying in town for our university’s homecoming and had school themed decorations in place, and left us a welcome cake. There’s a binder full of recommendations of all the best places to eat, etc. everything in the house was nicely labeled making it extremely easy to find anything. A truely lovely experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

11 Oct 2022

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Awesome Autumn Baby Shower & Girls Weekend

We were looking for a special place for baby shower. Our daughter-in-law’s out of town guests wanted to have a girls weekend while together. We combined it all with additional guests for a brunch shower and this location was perfect! We had everything plus extras; the owner was so accommodating and a step ahead with everything! Definitely 5 stars and above!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

21 Sept 2022

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Girls Trip

We had a great stay! Everything we needed was provided and loved the historic home!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

6 June 2022

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Girl’s weekend was a BLAST!

We had a wonderful stay with all of the amenities you could possibly imagine! We LOVED the house and location was within walking distance to cute little boutiques, restaurants and bars! Great for a relaxing and fun Girls weekend!! It was perfect and so was the host!! Check in process was super easy and had ample parking! We were shown some lovely hospitality by a local family owned breakfast taco place that delivered our breakfast this morning! Thank you again! We will definitely be happy to come back and refer! Thanks again for the warm welcome and that delicious (and HUGE) cinnamon roll!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Apr 2022

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Excellent

We enjoyed our stay. Loved being in town and seeing family. We enjoyed the house. We felt like we were home well we were there!! Everything you need is there for you! Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

lynn h.

20 Mar 2022

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Oh, Texas!

We were in town for a wedding! Home had plenty of space ! Creaky is right, but charming! Those trains though…..we had a good laugh about different conductors and how long they blew their horn! Thanks for having us! And being flexible about check in and check out!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

rachel d.

14 Mar 2022

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Great Property

We visited the magnolia market. We had a great stay and the house is super clean. I love how they redid the house it looks great and is comfortable! Property manager was very easy to get a hold of and very willing to make our stay great. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

20 Dec 2021

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Amazing house!

We stayed here for a weekend trip to Waco and Fort Worth. Perfect location outside of the bustling cities. About 20 minutes to Waco and an hour to Fort Worth. Spacious house - we had 6 adults and 2 babies and never felt cramped. Kitchen was fully stocked, great bakery across the street, easy access to the interstate without feeling like you are right on it. House is gorgeous - beauty of an old house with the convenience of updated fixtures. Carla was an amazing host! She was very responsive and gave great recommendations! Will definitely stay here again when we come back to the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alli C.

14 Nov 2021

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Wonderful Stay in West!

Our stay in west at the Oak House was wonderful! Our family gathered here for the OU Baylor football game - we traveled from Duncan, Edmond and Clinton Oklahoma, Bryan Texas and upstate New York !! It was the perfect place for our whole family to catch up and enjoy one another. The house had plenty of space for the 11 of us. It was cozy, spacious and rich in history, which made everyone feel super comfortable! We ate nearby at the Tipsy Lion and picked up food across the stress from the pizza house - even enjoyed using the basketball goal for a little pee dinner game! Our host Carla was fabulous and checked in to make sure we were taken care of! Everything was easy, accessible and very clean - we all highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

10 Nov 2021

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Great house

This was a great house! We enjoyed staying very much!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janalee H.

18 Oct 2021

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fun retreat

There were eight of us and we were in the area one night for a Baylor game. Some of the girls wanted to stay in a restored home and this one was just perfect. So many little touches and the ambience of a by-gone era. It was evident that this is an owner that really cares! on the way to the game we went just down the street to the bakery! It was such a fun stay!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

russell s.

8 Oct 2021

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Great stay

Everything was good

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Venita D.

8 Aug 2021

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Beautiful historic home yet so homey

Beautiful historic home that was immaculate and beautifully renovated while still being homey and comfortable. The kitchen and linens were amply supplied and of nice quality. The outside temperatures were near 100 degrees and the AC system kept everyone cool even the bedrooms on the 2nd floor.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

1 Aug 2021

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It’s a cozy house

We liked the property, it’s well maintained and comfy.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheree T.

20 July 2021

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Awesome home and host-great location!

We had a large group for a family weekend, the home was spacious and very comfortable. Carla was great at communicating with us and the home was well stocked with all the essentials and many items that made our stay easy and completely easy!!! We would recommend this one to anyone!!! ❤️❤️

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

26 June 2021

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Carla was great!

Clear communication and ready to answer questions. Vintage house with very good upkeep. Would recommend for medium to big groups looking for a place to stay!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

cyndi d., Sandy, UT

16 June 2021

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Great experience - highly recommend!

Beautiful house - stay here - not a hotel! All the charm of a century old home with all the modern amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

17 May 2021

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Excellent stay

Beautiful home! Excellent customer service. Everything was super clean and so perfect for our stay. Thank you Carla for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

V F., Los Angeles, Ca

9 May 2021

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A beauty of a house

Thank You Carla for everything. The house was wonderful and we had a great time for my sons graduation.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carla Sykora

Why they chose this property

People have loved this home for many, many years. As a matter of fact, that is how we ended up with it. I just love it. This home was built in 1919 and has been an icon in West since the beginning. Visible when you are coming into West or when you are leaving, it is certainly an important piece of the history of West.
This home survived many years and events, including the West Explosion. We spent close to two years renovating this home literally from top to bottom. All of the historic charm plus all of the modern is truly perfect!

What makes this property unique

Recent renovation:
All new plumbing, HVAC and electrical. Free wifi and Direct TV, washer/dryer, full kitchen and the sweetest little side porch to watch the town of West go by while having coffee. This home is within walking distance to all of the bakeries, downtown shopping and area churches.