German Schmear house

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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Waco, TX

Extraco Events Center
‪19 min walk‬
Lake Waco
‪3 min drive‬
Magnolia Market at the Silos
‪9 min drive‬
Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Cozy Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

The Dark Room

1 Queen Bed

The White Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Up Stairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Our place is Centrally Located in Waco. You are close to a Target, a Starbucks and HEB...not far from Baylor and Magnolia. The house is tucked away on a peaceful, quiet street. The layout of our house provides a big open living space that is great for families (with kids) and big groups. If you love to cook, our kitchen is a great space to host.

Come stay in our Newly Renovated German Schmear house. 1970s Ranch-style turned European Eclectic. Plenty of room with a great open floor plan. Natural light throughout. We are located around 10-15 Minutes from downtown, Magnolia Silos, Baylor & McLane Stadium.

Property manager

Jeff and Sara Jones

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Languages

English

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Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Great for families

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waco

Mountainview, a neighbourhood in Waco, is home to this holiday home. Dr. Pepper Museum and Fort House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bowlero Waco and Topgolf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Extraco Events Center or Bosqueville Football Stadium. Jet skiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

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Waco, TX

What's nearby

Extraco Events Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Lake Waco - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Cameron Park Zoo - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Magnolia Market at the Silos - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Baylor University - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

McGregor Station - 22 min drive
Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
‪Panda Express - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is German Schmear house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at German Schmear house ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at German Schmear house ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is German Schmear house located?

Located in Mountainview, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Extraco Events Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Waco and Bowlero Waco. Fresenius Medical Care at Providence Healthcare Network Icu and Ascension Medical Group Providence Pain Management Clinic are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Glenn B.

7 Oct 2024

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

Disliked: Location

German Schmerer

The property itself was clean and pleasant but there were some caviates which you should know about. First the back of the house has a converted garage which was renamed the cottage. The address is difficult to see so we had individuals attempting to get in our house and were Shining flashlights on the house and waking up our guests. People thought someone was breaking in and it was unsettling. Second neighbors played music till late in the night EXTREMELY loud which disallowed sleep. Finally the place needs bug control. Many cockroaches

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

12 Sept 2024

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

Fixer Upper Bliss!

We loved our stay and were completely delighted with how well the owners have kept the home looking so similar to the episode it was featured in. Thank you for making our first trip to Waco so special!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

9 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harmony F.

9 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful real-life “fixer upper” experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

2 July 2024

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay. Lots of room to roam in this house. Located close to stores and shopping. Very nice people. Would definitely recommend this house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy c.

13 May 2024

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

Perfect for a visit to Magnolia Market

We had a short trip to The Silos, Magnolia Market and Magnolia Table . The house is very close to all theses and Baylor University as well. The house is beautiful, comfortable and well equipped. The beds are comfortable and there are plenty of towels, fans for each bedroom and kitchen supplies. The check out procedure was simple. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

30 Apr 2024

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

Girls Trip

We had a wonderful time at this VRBO. Waco was fun visiting Magnolia and doing some shopping. It was nice to come back to this property in the evening and sit together in the living space. Bedrooms beautiful and comfortable. Thank-you !

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

15 Apr 2024

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

Weekend celebration!

We came to Waco to celebrate our daughter’s wedding. It was the perfect place to rest after each event We had plenty of room for five adults To spread out yet, be close together. My husband and I grew up in Waco and I actually grew up right down the street from where we stayed so it was so nice to reminisce and enjoy the neighborhood again so close to everything we needed: shopping restaurants, and all the activities we had a great day thanks for sharing your home

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Z.

1 Apr 2024

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

60th Birthday

This property suited us well - five stars all around.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

27 Dec 2023

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

Waco Trip

This property was perfect for a girls trip. It was in a quiet neighborhood close to the Silos. The property was exactly like the pictures online.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Lynn K.

13 Nov 2023

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

Great stay in a fixer upper

Girls’ weekend in Waco wouldn’t have been complete without a stay in an actual fixer upper home!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

1 Nov 2023

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

Excellent experience

What a treat staying in one of the homes Chip and Joanna renovated. The first floor certainly had the Gaine’s stamp on it. The second floor was fine but nothing compared to the first floor. Highly recommend if you are a Fixer Upper fan.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

22 Oct 2023

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

Sister’s 50th Bday

House is as advertised, clean and prepped with general items like toilet paper, spices and cooking oils. Check in and out smooth. Plenty of room for 4 people traveling as a group or multiple couples.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

20 Oct 2023

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

Great rental

Very nice place to stay. Renovated home with all the necessities. Owners were very pleasant and available if needed. Very pleased with this selection.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

15 Oct 2023

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

Great place to stay for our girls trip to the Silos!

We loved staying in this home. Easy to find and a great base for exploring Waco

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Rita L.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Communication, location

Fixer Upper Disappointment

If the property owners want to rely on the Fixer Upper connection, they need to make every effort to insure that expectations around a quality experience are met. The first floor main living area is nicely decorated per “Fixer Upper” expectations. Second floor with 3 bedrooms and all bathrooms are original except for paint. Overall, the house is looking a little tired. The cleaning crew clearly needs supervision and/ or inspection. The tile floors on first floor needed a good scrubbing only because walking barefoot (one night) in the house resulted in dirty feet. There was a fishy smell in the kitchen that required flushing the garbage disposal with hot water and soap. No paper towels were provided in the kitchen nor K-cups for the Keurig coffee maker. No instructions were provided on how to use the TV (when to use the cable remote vs the Roku remote). No password provided for Netflix use. We were instructed that under no circumstances should we park on the street, yet there was a vehicle parked in front of the house the entire time we were there. We learned after the fact that the vehicle belonged to the VRBO renters that occupied the adjacent guest cottage. We should have been informed that there were other people at the property. I made this reservation on behalf of friends and it is embarrassing to have to apologize to them for a multitude of small and easily-solvable issues.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci N.

18 Sept 2023

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

Magnolia Visit

Enjoyed our time in Waco.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

10 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful House!

We loved the house and it was perfectly decorated and comfortable. Location was great for the weekend plans. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

2 Sept 2023

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

German Schmear

This was exactly as advertised and communicating with Jeff and Sara were prompt. Great place to experience part of the show and house didn’t disappoint.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

nora c.

22 July 2023

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

Great house!

Our stay at the German Schmear house was amazing, it was what we thought it would be, very comfortable, close to everything. House was very clean and had lots of room for everybody. Would definitely stay there again. It was just a short drive to silos, restaurants, shopping.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P., San Diego usa

1 July 2023

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

Great Fixer Upper

So fun to stay at the German Schmere house! We loved it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

11 June 2023

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

Great stay!

Extremely clean. We used 3 of the beds and all were reported to be very comfortable. Sheets were sooo soft. Communication with owners was spot on. Stay here, if you want, because of the Fixer Upper connection. More so stay here because it is clean and a very comfortable home!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela J., Mukilteo

22 May 2023

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

Seeing the Silos

We came to Waco for the Magnolia Experience. We appreciated the flexibility that we had staying in a spacious home that was well furnished.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

16 Apr 2023

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

I’d do it again

It was a lovely stay! Represented well on line. I must have missed that there is another guest house rental/converted garage on the property. Would be great for bigger group! Will keep in mind for next girls trip and rent both.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige P.

14 Apr 2023

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

Wonderful stay!

Great stay in Waco! Close to everything. Such a cool property. Crib and pack in play for kids. Lovely back yard. Communication with host was great! Would recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Sara Jones

Hi we are Jeff and Sara Jones we met at Baylor University and Church and that is were sparks flew. After College we both moved to Knoxville, Tennessee to both be on College Ministry staff with a local church. While in Tennessee we fell in love. We moved back to Texas in 2014 and got married. Now Waco, Texas is home and we love it there.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Cozy Room

Master Bedroom

The Dark Room

The White Room

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Master Bath

Up Stairs Bath

Spaces

About this property