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Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Waco, TX

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About the area

Waco

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Waco, a 4-minute drive from Magnolia Market at the Silos and 5 minutes from Baylor University. .This vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Bowlero Waco and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dr. Pepper Museum.
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Getting around

  • McGregor Station - 22 min drive
  • Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Trancas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimenez Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Toasted Yolk - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic!

The English Writer ‘s Cottage is a Wonderfully Charming and Unique home! The “English Writer’s Cottage,” earned its name for its English Cotswolds meets Santa Barbara bungalow aesthetic, & sits perfectly situated in the historical and picturesque Austin Ave/ Castle Heights neighborhood, just 3-5 min from Baylor & Downtown Waco. Don’t miss this special house!
When you walk in, you are greeted with 12 foot coffered ceilings and cozy rooms for all your guests. Wonderful touches abound where modern meets old world. Jill Mashburn Barrett, creator of the world famous Common Grounds coffee shop by Baylor University, and The Falcon +Owl vintage home goods & interior design studio, has added her special touch of keeping true to the homes vintage, bungalow roots, while weaving in modern design features to make your stay truly enjoyable.
The home has the following beds:
Master Bedroom: King
2nd Bedroom : Queen
3rd Bedroom: Queen
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number STR0000415-05-2021

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Curated boutique stay in a 1920s English bungalow. Modern twist on a classic! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle R. V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Josh was great and easy to work w. House was beautiful!
Every now and then, it’s white:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is an ideal choice for a girls' weekend or for 2-3 couples to share, especially if in either case you plan to spend lots of time in the kitchen. The home's decor is cozy but more beautiful and interesting than what you'll find in the best hotel. The beds are super comfy. The rooms are larger and more spacious than I realized from the online photos. Oh and from here, you can walk to several cute shops and restaurants plus Pinewood Coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The neighborhood was great and we felt very safe. The house was very cozy, beautiful and had great decor. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc W.

Liked: Cleanliness
By far my favorite VRBO home. The hosts were welcoming, helpful, and thoughtfully designed this home. It is as beautiful, comfortable, and stocked with everything you need. The location is in a quiet neighborhood a few minutes away from great restaurants and shopping. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house - much bigger than anticipating. Amazingly decorated and stocked. Centrally located to easy to get to anywhere in town. The hosts were amazing - easy to communicate with and provided great suggestions for restaurants and things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jenine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was wonderful to work with. Very responsive. The location was easy to access. The property was in good condition. It is an older property, but it appears to be well-maintained. The reason for a 4-star rating instead of a 5-star is that the property had way too many eclectic items, which were everywhere; it felt crowded that way. For adults, it is ok. We can manage, but if children were involved, I would be constantly worried about things getting touched or broken.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host and how clean it all was kept. Also the location was great!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host. Beautiful home. We definitely plan to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy place. Roomy and perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good host contact, house very comfortable and plenty to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is great. It’s so comfortable and fun! You can tell the owners love this place. We enjoyed hanging out there. The hosts were super quick to respond, very helpful and kind. We had a great girl’s trip to Waco!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We always love visiting this house! It’s decorated so beautifully.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique property. Great space to relax and spend time with loved ones.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our 2nd stay at the cottage. We love the location, the kitchen and the living room which has a lot of seating to hang out. Josh is very easy to work with. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay and fantastic host!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne H., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
This is just a darling house. And so roomie and comfortable. We absolutely loved it and would stay here again in a heart beat. I highly recommend this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice neighborhood, very nice house. Loved the living room because of the amount of seating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute house. It was decorated so beautifully. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maali D., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a comfortable stay! I loved the old charm decor throughout the home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice home, clean roomy and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025